Faith Archive

Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) – Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, whose strong defense of the state’s constitutional ban on gay marriage in federal court has already prompted sharp criticism, is moving to defend the ban in two other lawsuits pending in state courts.

Slime, snow, air powered rockets, catapults and God … might seem like an odd combination, but all the pieces fit perfectly together at the Basic Elements Vacation Bible School (VBS) June 23 – 26 at Midway Baptist Church. Minister of Discipleship and Evangelism Pete Belmain said about 150 children and adults enjoyed the science inspired, Christ focused VBS.

A Navarre-based Christian missions organization, Shield of Faith Missions, is working to transform lives and change communities from the local area to remote locations around the world. Twenty volunteers recently concluded a nine-day mission trip where they were able to share God’s love through service to more than 2,000 people in Peru.

Retired Lt. Colonel Oliver North shared his thoughts about service to country and faith in God during three services June 21 and 22 at Destiny Worship Center in Miramar Beach.

Area churches did their best to make sure dads felt special June 15. And, if the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, then Risen Savior Lutheran Church and Momentum Church hit the mark in its own special way.

Rome (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday criticized Europe for becoming what he called “tired” because of low birth rates and the increasing numbers of young people who neither work nor study.

Vicksburg, Miss. (AP) – The Rev.  Johnny Williams’ business card might as well be inscribed with “have weddings — will travel.”

A nationwide survey indicates Mother’s Day is one of the three busiest holidays for church attendance, while Father’s Day is at the bottom of the list. Nonetheless, area pastors take note and prepare for the special day.

Vatican City (AP) – Pope Francis plunged head-first into Mideast peace-making Sunday, welcoming the Israeli and Palestinian presidents to the Vatican for a remarkable evening of peace prayers just weeks after the last round of U.S.-sponsored negotiations collapsed.

A new, faith-based option is now available for area residents seeking relief from the effects of substance abuse. Twelve Oaks Recovery Center announced June 1 the opening of its Christian Addiction Treatment Program: PROCLAIM.