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  • FSU Coach Sue Semrau speaks at Sopchoppy UMC

    Special to The News

    Sue Semrau, Florida State Women’s Basketball Coach and three-time ACC Coach of the Year, was the guest speaker recently at Sopchoppy United Methodist Women’s annual program and luncheon.
    Semrau is in her 15th year at Florida State and is the all time-winningest coach in FSU history. She gave an inspirational talk relating how she came to Florida State and the ensuing years as coach with its ups and downs. She encouraged all to not look at yourself, but to look to serving others.

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  • Pioneer to host National Day of Prayer

    Pioneer Baptist Church will host a community-wide National Day of Prayer Service on Thursday, May 3, the designated National Day of Prayer.
    This will be the 61st annual observance. Hundreds of events are planned across the United States to focus our citizens attention for the need of prayer for our nation, state, and local communities.
    This year’s theme is “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.”

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  • Church Briefs: Elder Payne's sermons broadcast, Burney Temple fundraiser, Heart of Jesus Church yard sale

    Edler Payne's sermons broadcast

    Elder Jerry Payne’s sermons are being broadcast on Comcast channel 195 at 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month.
    His sermons also appear on WTAL 1450 on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Friday at 10:30 a.m.
    Payne, of Crawfordville, has a website for the ministry of Elder Jerry and Sheila Payne at payneministries.com. He can be reached at (850) 528-5603.

    Fundraiser set at Burney Temple

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  • Easter Passion at Medart Assembly of God
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  • Church briefs: March 22, 2012

    Revival set at Greater Mount Trial
    Come hear this powerful man of God, Pastor Joseph L. Brown of Neighborhood Evangelistic Ministries in Panama City, as he breaks the bread of life with us at Greater Mount Trial Primitive Church in Sopchoppy.
    The revival will be held March 21, 22 and 23 at the church located at 1418 Sopchoppy Highway.
    For more information, call the church at (850) 962-2534.

     

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  • Gospel sing at Mount Beasor

    Mount Beasor Primitive Baptist Church will hold a Night of Southern Gospel Music on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m.
    The event will feature local talents from the area.
    Food and fellowship will follow the sing.
    All are invited to attend.
    Mt. Beasor P.B. Church is located at 29 Wintrhop Avenue in Sopchoppy.
    For more information please call Pastor Taylor at 926-1513.

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  • Life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is celebrated

    By SHIRLEY CASTOLDI
    of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
     
    Jan. 4 is the official day that the Catholic Church has set aside to celebrate the life of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the patroness of our parish.
    The sanctuary was filled with a large number of parishioners who came out to participate in the Liturgy for her Feast Day.

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  • After Thanksgiving comes the (blessing of) loafing

    By REV. JAMES L. SNYDER
     
    Twenty-four hours ago, I was seated with my family and friends around the Thanksgiving table.
    Now, I am seated in my chair and cannot move. I won’t say I ate too much yesterday. I did, I just won’t say it.
    Why is it on Thanksgiving we give ourselves permission to gorge ourselves to the point of semi-consciousness?

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  • Wakulla UMC to hold annual Christmas Bazaar

    The Wakulla United Methodist Church Busy Bees Quilters and Crafters will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar at the church’s Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    There will be a raffle at 2 p.m. for a homemade quilt.  Raffle tickets will be available for sale at the bazaar.
    The church is located at 1584 Old Woodville Road. Call (850) 421-5741 for more information.
     Other upcoming events at the church:

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  • Ivan Assembly presents Walk Through Bethlehem

    Special to The News

    Have you ever wondered what you would have felt had you been in Bethlehem the night Jesus was born?  
    During the chaos of a massive census, the Prince of Peace came into the world as a gentle baby.
    Ivan Assembly of God invites you and your family to come and witness the Christmas Story through a special, outdoor experience, “A Walk Through Bethlehem.”
    The event will be held Dec. 16 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Dec. 17 and 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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