Aug 19, 2024
Milton churches team up to provide free dental care to community
From their food pantry to being the county’s go-to cold weather shelter, Ferris Hill Baptist Church is an outreach focused congregation. Centered on Isaiah 58, Ferris Hill Baptist’s mission is to reach up, reach out and reach in to help people know the Gospel and grow in relationship with Christ.
Aug 12, 2024
One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station
About 10 miles from Johnson Space Center, a Houston-area church takes a moment during Wednesday Bible studies and Sunday evening services to pray for two members who cannot be there.
Aug 6, 2024
Immanuel Baptist Church hosts Backpacks for Hope
Hundreds of people gathered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Pace Saturday, Aug. 3, for Backpacks for Hope, an annual local missions outreach event that helps connect families in need with school supplies and more.
Aug 5, 2024
Immanuel Baptist celebrates Chris Roberts after his return from heart, kidney transplant
There wasn’t a smile missing from someone’s face nor a dry eye in the room when Chris and Tammy Roberts strolled into their Immanuel Baptist Church Life Group Tuesday, July 30. This was the first time in nearly three years, Chris and Tammy haven’t had to worry about today being the last for Chris, who recently received a heart and kidney transplant at Shands Hospital in Gainesville.
Jul 24, 2024
Momentum Church gives back to school district with ‘Love Week’
Over the past 12 years, Momentum Church’s Navarre campus has emerged from an idea into a growing, service-driven church. Part of how the church has been able to grow is its location, the cafeteria of Navarre High School.
Jul 11, 2024
Pastoral change brings the Rev. Dan Morris to Milton’s First UMC
The Rev. Dan Morris, 66, was heading toward retirement. Morris had been a pastor for 44 years, the last six at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church. He had served many communities and congregations but felt called to serve another parish.
Jul 5, 2024
Replicate Church to hold ‘Fruit’ ninja karate event for kids ministry
Just four years into being a house of worship, Replicate Church is making its mark on East Milton’s faith community. Located at 8700 Bobby Brown Road, the church was recently recognized for its service to the community by the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners.
Jul 3, 2024
Man asks churches to consider opening more during the week
A Milton man who says he’s overcome drug abuse and is currently dealing with another personal crisis is asking area churches to consider ways to open to the community throughout the week, instead of just on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Jul 3, 2024
Immanuel Baptist holds Vacation Bible School
Immanuel Baptist Church of Pace recently held its Vacation Bible School, in which they hosted 512 children. The multi-day event, open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade, is the church’s largest outreach event.
Jun 27, 2024
Navarre family teams up with ministry to equip indigenous Columbians with drone
When the Dombrets left Columbia to immigrate to the United States, they always knew they wanted to give back to their birth country. Several decades later, the next generation of Dombrets is following through on that desire.