May 15, 2014
Churches key in recovery
Members of local churches, as well as church facilities are playing big roles in flood recovery in south Santa Rosa County.
May 8, 2014
Church leaders identify needs, organize volunteer efforts
Leaders from several south Santa Rosa County churches met Friday at Gulf Breeze City Hall for an Interfaith Disaster Relief meeting, in hopes of organizing efforts to assist those affected by flooding.
May 8, 2014
Taking care of mom on her big day
Survey results released last week suggest Americans will spend an average of nearly $163 on mom this year, down from almost $169 last year. The National Retail Federation’s 2014 Mother’s Day Spending Survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics shows total spending is expected to reach nearly $20 billion.
May 1, 2014
Faith and fun
Two area churches hit the Navarre Fun Fest grounds over the weekend to add faith to the fun.
May 1, 2014
TV star champions marriage
TV and movie actor and producer Kirk Cameron, probably best known for his role as Mike Seaver on ABC’s Growing Pains, is coming to Pensacola tomorrow as part of a national tour designed to strengthen marriages.
May 1, 2014
Church holds baby shower for pregnancy center
Members of the Midway Baptist Church Women’s Ministry, Labor of Love, hosted a baby shower April 25 not for a member of their congregation, but instead for the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) in Milton.
May 1, 2014
Fla. Legislature sends abortion bill to governor
Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) – Women seeking abortions will first be required to have a physician determine if the fetus is viable, defined by Legislation passed April 25 as being able to survive with routine medical care.
Apr 24, 2014
Holy fire ceremony draws thousands in Jerusalem
Jerusalem (AP) — The dark hall inside Christianity’s holiest shrine was illuminated with the flames from thousands of candles Saturday as worshippers participated in the holy fire ceremony, a momentous spiritual event in Orthodox Easter rites.
Apr 24, 2014
Pope seeks to bring faith to “ends of the Earth”
Vatican City (AP) – Pope Francis baptized 10 people Saturday and urged them to bring their faith “to the ends of the Earth” as he presided over an Easter Vigil in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Apr 17, 2014
Eggtra special hunts
Two local churches have extra special Easter egg hunts planned Saturday. One will feature eggs being dropped from a helicopter, while the other will take place at night.