Faith Briefs 7-20-13

Ebenezer Church in Jay is holding a homecoming

Homecoming — Ebenezer Church in Jay on Sunday, July 21. Sunday morning workshop 10:30 a.m. – lunch to follow. Afternoon singing will begin at 1:30 p.m. The speaker for morning service will be Bro. Jason Steege from Dothan Alabama. Featuring: Jim Lassiter and Watch and Pray. For more information, call 994-8924.

Hidden Treasures Yard Sale St Rose of Lima

"Hidden Treasures" Yard Sale at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, will be held at 6447 Park Ave. in Milton, across from Winn-Dixie off Dogwood Drive.   "Sneak Peak" sale is Friday night August 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. with $3 admission.  The actual sale is on Saturday, August 10 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Clothing, electronics, books, DVD's, household goods, garden supplies, small appliances, furniture and more.  All proceeds will be given to Santa Rosa County charities.  For more information, contact M. Recke at 485-2449.

Save 35 – 50% on your grocery bill with One Harvest 

Visit www.oneharvest.com to view the August menu and place credit card orders.  Online orders can be placed until Sunday, August 11 at 11:45 p.m.  Cash orders for August will be taken Monday, August 5 from 5 – 7 pm and Tuesday, August 6 from 10 a.m. – Noon at the First United Methodist Church of Milton’s fellowship hall.  Food will be available for pick up at the church fellowship hall on Saturday, August 17 from 8 – 9:30 a.m. only.  Any food left after 9:30 a.m. will be donated due to limited freezer space in the church.  Beginning in September, cash order times will change to Mondays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.  Call the church office at 623-6683 for additional information.

Bagdad United Methodist Church

At 9 a.m. enjoy our Church Cafe this Sunday – bring some friends. At 10 a.m. Sunday Service – Doing & Being. This Sunday, we revert to the Cafe at 9 a.m. to enjoy fellowship and refreshments with our Church Family. We will share "the Peace of the Lord" at the cafe, so please don't miss out.

Our 10 a.m. service focuses upon the story of Mary, who sat at our Lord's feet, listening – and Martha who was working to provide hospitality for everyone. We each need time "to be" and time, "to do".

May the Lord Bless you, your family and friends. May you all draw near to Jesus and hear His word for you, for today, next week, and for the rest of your lives. Time & tide wait for no man.

Our Pastor is Rev Clive Knights, address is 4540 Forsyth St., Milton, Fla (Bagdad). Contat us at 626-1948 or email: bagdadumc@att.net; website: www.gbgm-umc.org/bagdad.

First Presbyterian Church

Church services are held at 10:30 each Sunday morning. First Presbyterian Church is located at 5203 Elmira Street in historic downtown Milton.

This Sunday the message will be MAKING TIME FOR GOD@ delivered by Pastor Jo Kublik. Bible study classes are held in the Fellowship Hall Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. There is a nursery for infants and toddlers. Children's Church will be held the first Sunday of each month during the church service. We have a potluck dinner following the service the first Sunday of the month also. All are welcome. If you would like to attend our church but have no transportation you may contact Warren or Anne Hatten at 850-626-8855. They will arrange for a church member from your area to transport you. We welcome all visitors and encourage you to attend if you are new in the area or looking for a church family.

As our church is an historic building and the oldest church in Santa Rosa County we are in need of refurbishing. To raise the needed funds we are collecting cans and metal. If you wish to donate please contact Betsy Dodson at 983-7803.

First United Methodist Church of Milton

First United Methodist Church of Milton is located at 6830 Berryhill Street, Milton.On Sunday, July 21 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. our service will be, “Tuned In or Burned Out?” Colossians 1: 15-28 – Luke 10: 38-42. The speaker is Rev. M. Kathryn Knight. For more information, contact the church office at 623-6683. Everyone is welcome.

Free VBS at Woodbine Baptist Church

“Go Tell It on the Mountain” where Jesus Christ is Lord and children learn to place their faith in Him, will be the theme of this year’s Vacation Bible School at Woodbine Baptist Church.  Children ages 3 through 5th Grade complete will have a fun-filled time singing songs, doing crafts, listening to Bible stories, playing games, and working on an actual Mission project, all while learning about God and Jesus Christ.

The V.B.S. will run from 29 July through 2 August from 5 -8 p.m.  Dinner is included each night for all participants.

Woodbine Baptist Church is located at 4912 Woodbine Road in Pace, next to Burklow’s Pharmacy.  The church office phone number is 994-6169.  There are two ways to register your child:  fill out a form in person at the Church Office or register online at the church website http://woodbinebaptist.org/ (click on the Vacation Bible School tab). Come join us on the Mountain top.

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Faith Briefs 7-20-13