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Faith Archive

Jan 1, 2015

2014 Faith Year in Review

Churches, volunteers key in flood recovery in south Santa Rosa (5/15/14)

Churches were key in assisting with flood recovery throughout Santa Rosa County including Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, Momentum Church and St. Anne’s Catholic Parish by coordinating volunteers, distributing food and supplies and helping with cleanup. Later in the year, the First Baptist Church of Navarre hosted a group of students from High Point University of North Carolina who were in the state to build homes for local flood victims through a West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church program.

Dec 18, 2014

Public menorah lightings around the globe 

Public Hanukkah celebrations are being planned around the U.S. and abroad, from a parade of menorah-topped cars in Philadelphia to a menorah lighting and concert at the Eiffel Tower.
Dec 18, 2014

Renaissance artworks depicting Mary featured in D.C. 

Renaissance and Baroque artwork depicting Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, that is rarely seen in the United States is being showcased in Washington in time for Christmas.
Dec 18, 2014

Navarre man pens ‘Faith by Fire’

Last week an inspirational book by Navarre resident Nelson Thomas hit retailers across the nation. “Faith by Fire” provides a hopeful message, especially for those dealing with tragedy.
Dec 11, 2014

Warm hearts help those in during winter

For 65 years Waterfront Rescue Mission (WRM) has been serving the hungry and poor in the local community. The mission is gearing up to provide a warm meal on Christmas Day and additional support during the impending cold weather season, and staff members said volunteers are needed.
Dec 4, 2014

The season of giving

At this time of the year many local congregations transition from Thanksgiving into a season of giving. Many local churches, such as Navarre United Methodist Church (NUMC), have angel tree programs, providing congregation members the opportunity to help local families in need.
Dec 4, 2014

Good Shepherd Lutheran celebrates mission festival

On Sunday, Nov. 9, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gulf Breeze hosted a mission festival celebrating the end of a six-week mission project to raise funds to buy bricks for a life skills center in Sagubo, Philippines, a rural village located in the mountains approximately 200 miles north of Manila on the island of Luzon.
Nov 27, 2014

Separated for 51 years, brother and sister reunite

CEDAR GROVE, Tenn. (AP) — Donnie Moore and his sister Donna refuse to dwell on the past, choosing instead to celebrate their newfound future.
Nov 27, 2014

Cold weather shelter needs volunteers

It’s not necessarily the warm food or sheltered place to sleep – for those who use one of two cold weather shelters in Santa Rosa County, it’s often the words of encouragement and outpouring of care that makes a difference.
Nov 20, 2014

A.C.T.S. prison ministry helps inmates overcome addiction

A local faith-based prison ministry is helping inmates at several area prisons change their lives in anticipation of their return to society. The dual-purpose program provides factual information about alcohol and drug dependency with faith-based support to overcome addiction.
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