Oct 13, 2016
Speak kindly to others
Years ago, I read a poster in a colleague’s office that read, “Lord, make my words sweet today, for tomorrow I may have to eat them.”
The words we use convey messages. That’s a given. However, what…
Oct 7, 2016
Woodlawn Baptist honors first responders
CRESTVIEW — Woodlawn Baptist Church members and officials recently hosted a lunch honoring North Okaloosa County’s first responders.
Guests included Crestview police and fire departments, north end…
Oct 5, 2016
Be watchful and avoid temptation
Keep alert! Remain vigilant! These are words to the wise, especially in matters of living the Christian faith.
Every day, temptations present themselves, situations arise and confrontations rear up…
Oct 3, 2016
Crestview church seeks items for children in need
CRESTVIEW — Emmanuel Baptist Church seeks volunteers to help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ while providing items for children in need.
"Join us in sharing the message of Jesus to children and f…
Sep 30, 2016
Crestview area pastors plan 'Black-and-White BBQ Cook-off'
CRESTVIEW — After mainly black and white area churches got together for a successful youth day earlier this summer, local pastors say it’s time for the parents to play nicely, too.
“Pastor Sanford …
Sep 29, 2016
Homecoming services, cancer survivors celebration scheduled
Churches schedule homecoming services
CRESTVIEW — These churches have scheduled homecoming services:
Shady Grove Assembly of God Church celebrates its 94th annual homecoming 10 a.m. Oct. 2 with l…
Sep 29, 2016
Let there be unity amid diversity
The fall season has arrived. Football games are in abundance — whether high school, college, professional, NFL or CFL. People cheer for their favorite team and hold long prejudices against certain ot…
Sep 28, 2016
Crestview youth block party scheduled
CRESTVIEW — A youth block party is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Oct. 8 along the entire block of Industrial Drive.
The Belief Foundation will host the event, which features live performances from DJ AJ, …
Sep 27, 2016
3 North Okaloosa churches set homecoming services
CRESTVIEW — These churches have scheduled homecoming services:
Shady Grove Assembly of God Church celebrates its 94th annual homecoming 10 a.m. Oct. 2 with lunch served at noon. Glory Bound, a gr…
Sep 26, 2016
North Okaloosa LDS members aid Louisiana residents
CRESTVIEW — A Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mission group recently left its Fort Walton Beach Stake headquarters and headed to Hammond, La., with a variety of tools and lots of determin…