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Milton FUMC First United Methodist Church of Milton will focus on "Living Together In Unity" at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. The sermon will focus on Psalm 133, Ephesians 4:1-6, and John 17:20-23. We will also be celebrating World Communion Sunday. First United Methodist Church of Milton is located at 6830 Berryhill St. in Milton.
Pumpkin Patch Christ United Methodist Church is hosting its annual Pumpkin Patch. The Pumpkin Patch is now open and will run through Oct. 30. The hours are 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily. You can purchase pumpkins and gourds. You can also take pictures in the picture area and let the kids enjoy a hayrides.
Community Senior Luncheon resumes Bagdad United Methodist Church will resume with their Community Senior Luncheon's. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. The local Seniors are invited. For more information contact the church at 626-1948.
East Milton AOG Homecoming The East Milton Assembly of God will host a homecoming on Oct. 7. Services will begin at 10 a.m. with lunch after the service. The special guest speaker is Rick Maharrey.
True Grace Fellowship Special Service True Grace Fellowship Church will present a special Evangelistic Service with Bro. Jason Steege form Dothan, Ala., on Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. For more information call 623-4795. True Grace Fellowship Church is located at 5178 Willard Norris Rd. in Milton.
Catholic Charities of NWF announce 30th Annual Jewel of the Gulf Gala The Regional Board of Directors for Northwest Florida’s Catholic Charities announced the 30th Annual Jewel of the Gulf Gala will be held Oct. 13, at New World Landing in Pensacola from 6 -10 p.m. The event features heavy hors d’oeuvres prepared by celebrated Chef Nick Farkas, dancing to the show band, Figure Eight, and the opportunity to bid on vacation packages; fine jewelry; sports memorabilia; and assorted gift items at the silent and live auctions. This support allows Catholic Charities to carry out the social mission of the Catholic Church of Northwest Florida to serve, to empower, and to advocate for vulnerable families and individuals of any race, religion, or national origin through family strengthening programs. For more information on the 30th Annual Jewel of the Gulf Gala, call 436-8754 ext 25 or visit www.jewelofthegulfgala.com to purchase.
Galilee Missionary Baptist Church news Galilee Missionary Baptist Church welcomes Dr. Herman Rogers as their new pastor. Galilee Missionary Baptist Church has Sunday school services at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m., evening worship at 6 p.m, and Wednesday bible study at 6 p.m.
Grace Community Church of Northwest Florida If you are a Bible believing Christian and appreciate in depth Bible teaching using proper hermeneutics of Bible interpretation as taught by John MacArthur of Grace Community Church of Sun Valley, Calif. You will be pleased to know a small group that are negotiating with Grace of Sun Valley to send a graduate of The Masters Seminary to the Pensacola area to pastor a local church. In the mean time we are meeting in Pace at 10 a.m. each Sunday morning. For more information and directions call 529-4702.
Thanksgiving Boxes One Harvest Thanksgiving boxes can be ordered in October for delivery in November. Orders can be place online at OneHarvest.com, or cash orders will be taken Oct. 15 from 4 – 7 p.m. and Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. – noon, as well as Nov. 5 from 4 – 7 p.m and on Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. – noon at the FUMC Fellowship Hall (FH). Delivery will be at FUMC Fellowship Hall between 8 – 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 17.
One Harvest Food Ministries One Harvest Food Ministries provides the highest quality food at a price you can afford! Check out our menu and low prices at www.oneharvest.com. You can order online until 11:59 pm EST on Sunday October 21st (by credit card only). You can also stop in to the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church of Milton, 6830 Berryhill Street, on October 15th from 4-7 pm and October 16th from 9am – noon to place your order with cash. The food will be available for pick-up at the Fellowship hall on October 27th from 8-9:30 am. Call the church office at (850)623-6683 with any questions.
St. Mary's Episcopal Church Winter Bazaar vendors wanted St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Milton is making preparations for its annual Winter Bazaar and Craft Show on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8. Currently they are accepting applications for vendors who would like to attend and sell their wares and crafts. For a vendor application call 983-6100 or 623-2905.
Addiction help meetings The Most Excellent Way support group for people seeking help overcoming alcohol, drugs, and other addictive behaviors meets every Friday night at 7 p.m. at East Side Baptist Church, 4884 Ward Basin Road. For more information on this meeting and other area meetings, call 626.1481.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Faith Briefs- October 6, 2012