Faith and Religion

Special Events

American Gospel Concerts American Gospel Ministries presents free concerts at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 622 Bayshore Drive in Niceville. A love offering will be taken. Scheduled performers include: •Feb. 6: The Crist Family,... Full story

Mission Love Seeds heading to Haiti

‘We need to go and see for ourselves, see what the needs are and what we can do to help,’ organizer says

Pam Griffin

WANT TO HELP? To donate, call Carroll at 850-865-1055 or Snuggs at 850-830-2331. Monetary donations can also be made at www.missionloveseeds.org and are tax deductible.   When Barbi Carroll founded Mission Love Seeds in 2004, it was her... Full story

Religious Schedules

Anglican •Immanuel Anglican Church, 250 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin. 837-6324. Rite I Holy Communion, 7:45 a.m.;  family worship with communion, 10 a.m.   Assembly of God •Destin Assembly of God, 726 Legion Drive. 837-8688.... Full story

From the Pulpit

Hidden in your good Father!

Rev. Paul Kummer

A pastor was on a long flight. The first warning of the approaching problems came when the sign flashed on:  Fasten Your Seat Belts. Then a calm voice said, "We will not be serving the beverages at this time as we are expecting a... Full story

Crist Family brings variety to concerts

Pam Griffin

One of the most unique qualities of The Crist Family is their group size. Seven singers make up this mixed family group, and with four women and three male vocals they can perform duets to trios to quartets, and four-, five- and even six-part... Full story

Market features items from around the world

The Presbyterian Women of Fort Walton Beach’s First Presbyterian Church will host their ninth International Craft Market in room 2 of the Fellowship Hall at the church, 134 Beal Parkway, SW in Fort Walton Beach. The Market will be open to the... Full story

Faith Briefs

Fort Walton Beach Stake Conference These meetings will take the place of all normally scheduled Sunday meetings. Please be seated 10 minutes prior to the scheduled times. Call 862-3263. The schedule for the Fort Walton Beach Stake Conference is:... Full story

Minor holiday one of most beloved celebrations

Pam Griffin

  On the 15th day of the month of Shvat, the New Year of the Trees will be celebrated beginning on the evening of Jan. 29 and continuing until sunset Jan. 30. Tu BiSh’vat is one of the most beloved minor Jewish holidays as it celebrates... Full story

KNEE MAIL: Treasures that change your life

Donna Avera

Have you heard about the barnyard in Mariposa, Calif? There had been a huge rainstorm. Water gushed through the pens of livestock leaving mud in the barnyard floor. Soil had shifted from the hillside and stones fell in the erosion. A little girl... Full story

Special Events

Dixie Echoes concert The Dixie Echoes Quartet will present a concert of gospel music at 3 p.m. Jan. 31, 2010, at the Santa Rosa Beach Community Church on the north side of U.S. 98 going east, about a quarter mile west of County Road 393 on the... Full story

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