Faith Archive

During a routine cleaning at First Baptist Church, some ladies were cleaning out a closet and found a strange plywood box with a carrying handle.

After some further investigation, the box transformed into a portable pump organ crafted in 1948.

After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the United States of America joined in mass grief. Church attendance increased during that time as people sought answers or consolation.

Pastor Ronnie Bearden of First Methodist Church Crestview sat with the Bulletin to discuss why attendance increased during that time.

When attending a church, people enjoy the inclusivity that comes with joining a church family.

Emmanuel Baptist Church is extending that offer to the deaf community with its American Sign Language classes beginning Sept. 10.

Divorce is never an easy thing to deal with at a young age. Parents going in two different directions, new people entering the home and traveling between two homes can be hard to understand.


In an attempt to assist children with their feelings, Woodlawn Baptist is hosting “Divorce Care for Kids.”

Another award-winning Christian artist will visit Okaloosa County on Aug. 30 as Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church hosts its PraiseFest event.


The night will feature the voices of Pilgrim Rest’s choir, which will be joined by three-time Dove Award-winning artist TaRanda Greene.

On the weekend of Aug. 1, Ohana Heating and Air held its first-ever “Dare Day.” The three-hour event pushed participants of all ages to their limits as they faced new and daring challenges to win prizes.


But the greatest dare of the day was to follow Jesus.

The Old Spanish Trail Amphitheater will come alive Sept. 12 as Praise Fest makes its debut in Crestview.


Featuring local Christian rap artists along with contemporary worship music, Praise Fest aims to lift Jesus’ name through various styles of worship for the community to enjoy.

During the weekend of July 17-18, Emmanuel Baptist Church held their fourth annual Fishers of Men Conference.


Men of different ages, varying churches, and men’s group leaders spent the weekend together to grow and learn how to be men of Christ.

A group of teenagers in Baker are spreading the Gospel during lunchtime and summertime.

Aszariah Fredericks, 15, and Dalton Jacobs, 14, created a group called Truth and Testimony, hoping to encourage more of their peers to follow Jesus Christ.

It was more than just a Sunday service at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church this past weekend.


After news had been shared about a church member being hospitalized, the church formed together to find a way to help.