“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth”
Luca Kukuk, a star in a fallen world
Amora’s Mission, a local mother and advocate for Down syndrome
Believing in faith
Local churches under economic hardship from fire fees
United Congregation of Yahweh, a sanctuary for men in need
Pastor Lee Horne knows how difficult it is to leave prison with the clothes on your back and to feel like the world has turned its back on you. He served six years in prison for drug trafficking, and when he was released in 2009, he turned to religion to help him find salvation. Now, he is the senior pastor for the United Congregation of Yahweh in Milton and operates a ministry for men where they learn about the bible, trades, and skills.
St. Paul UMC looks to create sense of community with soup kitchen
While the soup kitchen is a well-known fixture of ministry work, St. Paul United Methodist Church is using theirs to serve more than just sustenance.
Ferris Hill Baptist Church serves as a refuge from winter storm
In Santa Rosa County the church was the only cold weather shelter available. The Clyde L. Gracey Community Center was on standby if the church reached capacity, but it was not opened. According to shelter volunteer Michelle Morency they had 15-18 people take shelter at Ferris Hill during the storm.