Faith Archive

Dozens of vehicles lined the roadways around Destiny Worship Center in Navarre Sunday, Oct. 11, to get a hot meal. In the subsequent days, more vehicles made their way to Destiny Worship Center for a hot meal, pack of water, ice and even prayer.

In all, over 4,000 people made their way to the church during the multiday, drive-thru event.

St. Sylvester Catholic Church will host a charity Oktoberfest dinner Saturday, Oct. 17. The event starts at 5 p.m., and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.

The event was created in response to the cancellation of Smokin in the Square, the annual barbecue competition that raises money for charitable organizations.

Navarre First Assembly of God is no stranger to mission work.

Each year, the church holds a banquet to raise funds for missions. Its pastor, Jon Skipper, leads mission trips to places across Africa, South America and Europe on an annual basis. They go into the Navarre community to help clean up and rebuild after storms.

On the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 23, a group of around 20 students gathered around the flagpole in front of Navarre High School to pray for their school community.

The group, which consisted of members of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and other Christians, was there for See You at the Pole, an international student prayer event.

Navarre First Assembly of God’s sanctuary was filled with the faithful Wednesday night, Sept. 16. In addition to having dinner at the church, the people were there to recognize the Royal Rangers’ accomplishments in the past few months.

Royal Rangers is a boys ministry program of Assemblies of God churches. The ministry mirrors Boy Scouts (or Scouting America) in many ways, including children earning merit badges, learning outdoor skills and participating in things like archery.

Coastline Calvary Chapel is ready to rev it up Saturday, Sept. 26.

The church, located at 1122 Oriole Beach Road in Gulf Breeze, is hosting Cool Rides at Coastline, a car show in the church parking lot. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon.

More than 60 volunteers with Navarre United Methodist Church came together Saturday, Sept. 5, to help make beds for children in need. The bed-making process, which included cutting, sanding and building frames, was in support of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nonprofit.

Five teenagers accepted the call to make disciples and share God’s Word with people in the community.

The teens were at the “Called Deeper” conference hosted by the West Florida District of the Assemblies of God last week at Lifepoint Church in Crestview. According to Ilyn Slattery, a youth adult leader at Holley Assembly of God, the event is designed to help students explore the call of God on their lives.

Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Navarre is looking to expand in the coming years.

According to documents submitted to Santa Rosa County Development Services, the church plans to add a 3,600-square-foot facility directly south of the existing church building. The existing church building is 4,500 square feet.

On Sunday, Sept. 6, a crowd of more than 100 people gathered outside St. Sylvester Catholic Church to honor the lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The attacks, collectively known as 9/11, killed almost 3,000 people and have changed the U.S. in myriad ways, including the emergence of the Department of Homeland Security, tighter airport security and the launch of the war on terror.