Robert Lee “Bobby” Robinson, Jr., 90, of Mayo, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at his home. He was born in Fort White, Fla., to the late Robert Lee Robinson, Sr….
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Church news and information for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
Mary Rapp Wheeler
Mary Rapp Wheeler was born on Oct. 30, 1929, in Waverly, Ohio. She was the first of her 11 siblings to graduate high school, as two of her older brothers had left…
Friends of Music concerts continue with Astralis Chamber Ensemble
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributor The third concert in the 2024-25 Friends of Music Concert Series will present the Astralis Chamber Ensemble (flute, violin, piano) on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 7:30 p.m….
Legendary Bass Fisherman Hank Parker to speak at Beast Feast in Greenville
Bryant Thigpen Contributor Legendary Bass Fisherman Hank Parker will be the guest speaker at the Sixth Annual Beast Feast at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, Fla. The event will…
God’s Hidden Angels help over 400 families during the holidays
Jason Futch r [email protected] On a chilly Saturday morning in Live Oak, families from across Suwannee County queued up to receive a Christmas miracle: gifts for their children, so they can have…
Apostolic Lighthouse Church blesses future home
Jason Futch [email protected] Apostolic Lighthouse Church congregants recently came together to bless and pray over the land that will eventually become the site of a bigger church on U.S. Highway 129 South…
Jingle Jam 2024 rocks the night away
Danny Federico [email protected] The Orchard Community Church hosted three fun-filled nights last week as families from all over joined together to celebrate the Christmas season with Jingle Jam 2024. The extravagant production…
Community Presbyterian Church puts baskets together for shut-ins
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Saturday, Dec. 14, the women of Community Presbyterian Church (CPC) gathered in their fellowship hall to put together Christmas support baskets. The baskets mainly consisted of food, fruit…
Candlelight Service to be held at First Baptist Church of Jasper
Danny Federico r [email protected] Churches all across the area are preparing to celebrate Christmas with their seasonal services. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 24, First Baptist Church of Jasper has moved the…
Alton Church of God offering Boxes of Blessings
Danny Federico [email protected] Alton Church of God will be passing out Boxes of Blessings to Lafayette County families on Friday, Dec. 20, from 9 a.m. until they’re all passed out. Boxes will…
Be kind and show thanks this November
Leah Androski [email protected] November is coined the month of gratitude, with the U.S. celebrating Thanksgiving. By showing people acts of kindness, you can change their day and start a chain reaction of…
Westwood to perform Christmas play
Christian Peterson [email protected] Westwood Christian School (WCS) is one of the largest private schools in the area. Of course, as a Christian school, Christmas is a very exciting holiday for the school….
Hatchbend Apostolic Church to host Christmas presentation
Christian Peterson [email protected] Hatchbend Apostolic Church, like every other church, is excited for the upcoming Christmas season. On Sunday, Dec. 15, the church will be hosting its Christmas program, “Worthy of It…
Benefit concert to support hurricane victims this Saturday
Leah Androski [email protected] A Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert will be held at Southward Preserve, located at 20947 136th St., in Live Oak, on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m….
Guiding the flock: honoring pastors during Pastor Appreciation Month
Christian Peterson [email protected] “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching” 1 Timothy 5:17 (ESV). Pastor Appreciation Month is celebrated…
Join Friendship Baptist Church for Crocktober Fest and Fall Freshies
Danny Federico [email protected] Friendship Baptist Church will host a special MOMS Connect and Thrive meeting, “Crocktober Fest & Fall Freshies,” on Tuesday, Oct. 22. This event will take place from 10 a.m….
Local faith groups to provide aid to flood victims in North Carolina
Danny Federico [email protected] The Faith Project, a local nonprofit organization, is set to deliver essential supplies to victims of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, N.C. The group departed on Friday, Oct. 11, bringing…