Faith Archive

John Kerns had grown tired of the misconception among local churches that worshippers could not be baptized more than once.

In 1995, he took it upon himself to start a church service that encouraged performing baptisms as a way for followers to rededicate themselves to the Lord at any time in their lives.

In mid-July, local children plunged beneath the seas in Holley Assembly of God’s three-day Vacation Bible School, “Anchored, Deepening Faith in God.”

A team of volunteers transformed the church facilities into an underwater wonderland.

On Sunday, July 25 church members and friends of Navarre United Methodist Church (NUMC) gathered in the newly renovated sanctuary for worship for the first time in seven months.

The renovation project was born out of necessity.

A cross is typically the centerpiece of a church sanctuary and the focal point when someone walks through the doors.

After Hurricane Sally caused substantial damage to Navarre United Methodist Church (NUMC) last September, the church began to revamp their building.

A newly divorced woman, “Anna,” was short on funds and behind on her rent. She was also pregnant.

Even after her baby was born, she had to work three jobs to try and catch up so she wouldn’t be evicted. She needed help, but where could she turn?

It was a rainy Friday night when Jim Brown set up his all-night vigil at St. Sylvester Catholic Church.

What brought him out on such an inclement night was a duty that required his skill and careful attention. Outside in the parking lot sat a large smoker filled with pork shoulders.

This past week marked the official start of summer. After a year of lockdowns and quarantines, local churches offered in-person Vacation Bible Schools.

A large, theater-style backdrop, created by a mother, transformed the platform at First Baptist Church of Navarre (FBCN) into “Destination Dig,” this year’s theme for VBS, which ran in the mornings from June 21-25.