Mickey Starling [email protected] In Florida, getting in the Christmas spirit can be a little tricky. December may be the wearer of many meteorological hats. It can be as “hot as blue blazes,”…
Category: Church
McCall’s Chapel to hold Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Danny Federico [email protected] The community is invited to join McCall’s Chapel United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The event will include traditional…
McCall’s Chapel to hold Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Danny Federico [email protected] The community is invited to join McCall’s Chapel United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The event will include traditional…
Step into good health and step up for Suwannee
Kim Griffin Contributor As we welcome a new year, there’s no better time to reconnect with the outdoors and rediscover the powerful benefits of moving our bodies in nature. Outdoor exercise offers…
See “David” on the big screen this Christmas season
Ady Hammock [email protected] The movie, “David,” set to hit theaters on Friday, Dec. 19, is an epic, cinematic rendition of the Biblical story of a young shepherd and his eventual reign as…
A Festival of Lessons and Carols to be presented
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributor A Festival of Lessons and Carols will be presented at Covenant First Presbyterian Church, located at 421 White Ave., in Live Oak, at 6 p.m. on Sunday,…
Gilbert Macias to speak at local United Methodist Churches
Danny Federico [email protected] On Sunday, Dec. 7, both New Harmony United Methodist Church in Live Oak and Jasper First United Methodist Church will welcome Miami native Gilbert Macias as their guest speaker….
Corinth hosting silent auction and pancake supper to support Romanian mission trip
Danny Federico [email protected] Corinth Baptist Church is currently holding a silent auction to support its upcoming mission trip to Romania, with bidding open both online and in person. The fundraiser will end…
Free clothing giveaways set for three counties
Danny Federico [email protected] The First Central Missionary Baptist Association Youth & Young Adult Auxiliary will be hosting a series of free community clothing giveaways across North Florida. The giveaways will offer clean,…
First Methodist Church launches fourth year of “God’s Hidden Angels” program
Danny Federico [email protected] The First Methodist Church of Live Oak has officially kicked off the fourth year of its “God’s Hidden Angels” program, which aims to provide Christmas gifts for underprivileged children…
Hellfighters Christian Ministry rolls into Jasper
Jason Futch [email protected] Kem “Side Kick” Beaty gave his life to Christ in his 20s after fighting demons that followed him from South Florida, where he grew up, to North Carolina. Although…
Bible sales and church attendance surge
Rick Patrick [email protected] There have been many reports in the last couple of months of a surge in Bible sales and church attendance, especially among young people. Some have attributed this to…
White Springs Methodist Church to hold yard sale on Nov. 8
Danny Federico [email protected] The White Springs Methodist Church will offer an array of items for sale on Saturday, Nov. 8. The yard sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m….
Catholic Charities urges food donations as shutdown enters week four and demand rises
Diocese of St. Augustine Contributor The Diocese of St. Augustine is urging the community to support Catholic Charities and parish food pantries as the federal shutdown continues and Thanksgiving and the holidays…
Farm Share to hold final food distribution of the year on Nov. 6
Danny Federico [email protected] Suwannee County residents will be able to receive free food assistance on Thursday, Nov. 6, during Farm Share’s final drive-through distribution of 2025. Five locations will be available throughout…
Community Church Leadership Misson hosts second Praise in the Park
Christian Peterson [email protected] Lafayette County may be small, but its local churches and faith-based ministries are very active. In fact, they like to join forces and work together to be involved in…
Lafayette High School hosts Fields of Faith evening
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Wednesday, Oct. 15, the Lafayette High School football field was busier than usual. The reason for the arrival of so many people was the Federation of Christian Athletes’…