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Faith Archive

Mar 19, 2025

Luca Kukuk, a star in a fallen world

On March 6, the Pace and Pensacola community was rocked by the death of Luca Kukuk. His pastor, Jimmy Allen, spoke to Kukuk’s outstanding character, and the scriptures that help him navigate through times of grief.
Feb 28, 2025

Amora’s Mission, a local mother and advocate for Down syndrome

When one local woman was pregnant with her third child, she was told the baby would be born with Down syndrome. She was met with a lack of resources and community, and now she is the president of a nonprofit dedicated to changing that.
Feb 25, 2025

Believing in faith

Pastor Matthew Cotten of Avalon Baptist Church has studied the Bible for 53 years. He said there are still questions about God he does not know the answer to, but he remains steadfast in his faith.
Feb 21, 2025

Local churches under economic hardship from fire fees

With tax season in full swing, local churches are facing financial hardship they have never faced before. One local church was charged $16,000 for their non-ad valorem assessment that funds fire districts.
Feb 12, 2025

United Congregation of Yahweh, a sanctuary for men in need

Former drug addicts and convicts are often left to fend for themselves, but at the United Congregation of Yahweh in Milton, they are welcomed with open hearts and open arms.

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.

Feb 5, 2025

St. Paul UMC looks to create sense of community with soup kitchen

Soup kitchens are nothing new in the Christian church. Every day you can find churchgoers preparing and serving meals for the needy.

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.

Jan 27, 2025

Ferris Hill Baptist Church serves as a refuge from winter storm

For 15 years Ferris Hill Baptist Church has opened its doors to those in need of shelter from the cold. During Winter Storm Enzo the shelter was never needed more.

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.

Jan 16, 2025
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Chumuckla Community Church celebrates the fifth anniversary of its food pantry

For the past five years, Chumuckla Community Church has faithfully given boxes filled with food donations to the local community.
Jan 10, 2025

Milton resident finds salvation in worship

Robert Gilliard was born and raised in Milton and grew up attending and playing music at West Florida Baptist Church. Today he still lives in Milton and uses his lifelong passion for Jesus and music to lead a worship team at Coastline Calvary Chapel in Gulf Breeze.
Jan 3, 2025

Bethel Baptist Church, beacon on the hill

Bethel Baptist is often called the beacon on the hill. The church is located on a high point of Old Bagdad Highway, but it also has functioned as a beacon of light that has drawn in members from all walks of life for decades.
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