Dec 1, 2016
North Okaloosa County Faith Briefs
Christmas cookies wanted for Crestview prisoners
CRESTVIEW — First Presbyterian Church of Crestview is accepting Christmas cookies for prisoners.
Here are the guidelines:
•Cookies must be homem…
Dec 1, 2016
Living Nativity, 'journey to Bethlehem,' set in Laurel Hill
LAUREL HILL — It takes many hours and many volunteers from multiple churches, but by 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church will be ready to host its annual Living Nativity.
Participant…
Nov 28, 2016
Church presents 'Polar Express' screening
CRESTVIEW — Children can wear their pajamas to cozy up for a screening of “The Polar Express.”
The event, free to attend, is set 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at First United Methodist Church of Crestview’s…
Nov 28, 2016
Christmas cookies wanted for Crestview prisoners
CRESTVIEW — First Presbyterian Church of Crestview is accepting Christmas cookies for prisoners.
Here are the guidelines:
Cookies must be homemade (from scratch) or home baked (with premade…
Nov 25, 2016
Helping children 365 days a year
CRESTVIEW — Many people either start their holiday shopping or catch last-minute bargains on Black Friday. This year, Lifepoint’s Kids Mart at 998 S. Ferdon Blvd. joined in the fun.
The store sells…
Nov 25, 2016
Helping foster families — one sale at a time
CRESTVIEW — A new store will provide more than deals on children’s items; it will benefit North Okaloosa County foster families.
Lifepoint Kids Mart’s grand opening, which began Nov. 25, continues …
Nov 23, 2016
Prepare your heart, soul for Christmas
Before you go on a trip, what do you do? You prepare.
First, you select your destination and how you will get there. Then you determine what you would like to do once you arrive. Then the cost for …
Nov 21, 2016
'It's just a blessing to us'
CRESTVIEW — Area churches and organizations are in the final stages of Operation Christmas Child collections.
OCC, a Samaritan's Purse International Relief program, involves sending shoeboxes of Ch…
Nov 17, 2016
Crestview church sets 'Journey to the Manger' musical
CRESTVIEW — The First Baptist Church of Crestview Sanctuary Choir and Drama Ministry will present “Journey to the Manger," a Christmas musical drama.
The presentation is set 10:30 a.m. Dec. 11 and …
Nov 17, 2016
How do you treat strangers?
Next week we will celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Established centuries ago as a national holiday, it commemorates Pilgrims offering thanks to God for the bounty of the earth and for seeing them through …