Santa Rosa County Faith Calendar

MILTON — Here is a list of scheduled faith-based services and events.

UPCOMING 

VICTORY LIFE CHURCH: Yard Sale for Youth Building. Oct 6  8 a.m. 7235 Hwy 90 E. Milton. 

ST. MARY'S BLESSING OF THE PETS:St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is offering the blessing of the pets on Oct. 4 at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at 6849 Oak Street in Milton. On the church steps. Members of the community are invited to bring their pets. If bringing a pet to the event is not practical, attendees are encouraged to bring pictures of their animals. The blessing is held annually in commemoration of the patron saint of animals and ecology, Francis of Assisi. It is also recognized as a celebration of God’s diverse creation and the joy and companionship that animals bring to so many. Participants are encouraged to bring a donation for the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter. Request donations include wet and dry food for dogs and cats of all ages and chew toys.

Community is invited. You do not have be member of St. Mary’s or the Episcopal Church to attend. Bring lawn chairs for the picnic following. The church will preparing burgers for the humans and treats for the animals. Call 850.623.2905 for more information.

FALL REVIVAL: Oct. 7-9, True Grace Felowsip Church at 5178 Wilard Norrs Rd. in Milton will hold a fall revival.

ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 20 is First United Methodist Church of Pace's annual arts and crafts show at the church, 4540 Chumuckla Highway. Vendors will be set up inside and outside. There will be plenty of free parking and easy access. Baked goods, and lunch will be available as well as many arts and crafts and gift items.

RECURRING 

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MILTON: Worship services are 9 a.m. Sundays, followed by a coffee social at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. at 5203 Elmira St., Milton. FPC Milton's Open Hearts Ministry, a Bible study group for adults with special needs, meets 6 p.m. Wednesdays.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF MILTON: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. regular Sunday worship services

DESTINY BIBLE CHURCH: Worship service is 10 a.m. Sundays. Wednesday’s Reflect, Share, Study is 7 p.m. at 4867 W. Spencer Field Road, Pace.

PLEASANT GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Events include 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. worship service, 6 p.m. men’s and women’s studies and 7 p.m. worship service. Wednesday night Building Tomorrow’s Church meetings are at 7 p.m. The church is located at 11130 Highway 87 N., Milton.

MILTON FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD: Worship 10:30 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 6163 Dogwood Drive, Milton. Details: 623-2854.

BAGDAD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 8:30 a.m. contemporary worship service, 10 a.m. traditional worship service at 4540 Forsyth St., Bagdad. The message for this Sunday will be "The Early Church."

THE WAY, A UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATION: 10 a.m. Sunday worship; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday dinner and Bible study at 4701 School Lane, Pace.

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Santa Rosa County Faith Calendar