Aug. 22--DEFUNIAK SPRINGS

Kids' Closet

The First Presbyterian Church Kids' Closet will open Sept. 3 for the benefit of babies and young children in the community.

Kids' Closet will provide basic necessities to the children of families in need.

The Closet will be located at 1063 Circle Drive in the Henry D. Mooney Education Building and will be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The Closet will stock items such as disposable diapers, powdered formula, bottles, baby and toddler food and juices, baby wipes, bath necessities, and some clothing and bedding.

Volunteer contributions are welcome for staffing, providing supplies and financial gifts. Call the church office at 892-5832 or e-mail fpcdfs@embarqmail. com.

TALLAHASSEE

Kummer appointed

On Monday, Gov. Charlie Crist announced 21 reappointments and appointments to One Church, One Child of Florida Corp.

Among them is Paul Kummer, 45, of Niceville, senior pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, succeeding the Rev. Lawrence Gantt Sr. He was appointed for a term that began Aug. 6 and ends Dec. 18, 2011.

GULF BREEZE

Keyboard concert

Concord Presbyterian Church, 4191 Gulf Breeze Parkway, presents organist Sharon White and pianist Marcia DeGraaf in concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 30. Admission is free; a love offering will be collected.

The church is 9 miles west of Navarre.

Many consider White an organ expert, understanding both the practical and technical aspects of her beloved instrument.

DeGraaf also has been involved with Christian music through the years, both instrumentally and vocally. She has been assisting Brewton area churches since her college graduation.

This concert will piece together a variety of genres, appealing to all.

BAKER

Christian illusionist

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church will present a series of programs Aug. 28-30 with Christian illusionist Scott Humston.

Friday and Saturday programs are at 7 p.m. and Sunday programs at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. All seats are free, but a love offering will be collected each night.

Humston lives just north of Orlando and has been a professional entertainer for more than half his life. His programs are a combination of music, magic stories, songs, and powerful messages that reach people from all walks of life.

A nursery will be provided during each program. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church is on Highway 4, one mile south of Baker. Call the church office at 537-9221.

FORT WALTON BEACH

Children's choirs

First through fifth grade children's choirs begin at 5:45 p.m. Aug. 26 at First Baptist Church.

The children's choir will be featured with the Celebration Choir & Orchestra for the presentation of "Somebody's Praying Me Through" on Sept 20.

The Music School at FBC is accepting applications for piano instructors.

Call 243-3163 for details.

Ramsey video program

Covenant Community Church, 1007 Gospel Road, will host a 13-week video program of Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University.

This program begins at 6:45 p.m. Aug. 26. The cost is $93 per couple and includes all class materials and access to the Web site.

Call the church office at 863-1323 to register or for more details.

Fifth Saturday Sing

Join Oakland Baptist Church, 118 Wright Pkwy N.W., for its 5th Saturday Night Sing at 6 p.m. Aug. 29.

Area church musicians will perform. A utilities love offering will be collected.

Contact Brother Danny Adkison at 243-8722.

Yoga workshops

Immerse in the River of the Heart with Awami Jaya Devi Bhagavati at Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St., Building No. 2.

Workshops scheduled are 7-9:30 p.m. Aug. 28 and 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 1:30-4 p.m. Aug. 29.

Call 244-0184 for details, fees and registration.

NAVARRE

Freedom Worship

Pastors Neal and Michelle Wells with Freedom Worship Ministries International are in the first phase of this ministry and invite the community to a non-traditional contemporary service at 10 a.m. Sundays at the Navarre Park located at the foot of Narvarre bridge on U.S. Highway 98.

Bring a friend and a chair.

NICEVILLE

Host families needed

Rocky Bayou Christian School is looking for families in Okaloosa County to host international students. Students are coming from China, Thailand, Taiwan, Finland, Japan, Germany, South Korea, Slovakia and Spain.

Students stay with their host families for 10 months, creating a crosscultural experience that could evolve into a lifelong friendship.

If interested, call RBCS at 729-7227, ext. 375.

Happiness seminar

The Canaan Recovery Foundation present "The Road to Happiness," a seminar by Dr. Johnny Savage, to benefit the Path of Grace Women's Recovery Home.

The seminar will be held at Topsail Resort Tennis Center at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Savage is a renowned expert on happiness and how to achieve it. He presents his techniques through humor, personal experiences and poetry.

Contributions will be accepted to help fund work with area alcoholics and addicts.

For more details, call 850-974-4573 or visit canaanrecoveryfoundation. org online.

CRESTVIEW

New child care program

The Wesleyan Child Care Center in Crestview will open its first part-time program for children age 3 who are potty-trained.

A three-day and a twoday program are available. The age-appropriate educational program will be based on creative curriculum in a Christian learning environment.

The programs begin Aug. 24. Call 850-682-7319.

FREEPORT

Gospel concert

First Baptist Church of Freeport is hosting the Emerald City Quartet in concert at 5 p.m. Aug. 30.

Admission is free. A love offering will be collected.

Social activities/food will follow the concert.

The church is at 430 Kylea Laird Drive.

Call 850-835-2742.

PENSACOLA

Bishop Bruce Parham

Bishop Bruce Parham is known for his powerful ministry in word and music.

His latest CD release on Emtro Gospel, "Dwell Together," includes the Top 10 gospel hit "Call Jesus."

The Philadelphia native is the featured special guest at the second annual "A Gathering of the Kingdom," at 11 a.m. Aug. 22 and 23 at Heirs of the Kingdom Church International.

The event also will feature evangelist Dorothy Franklin of Pensacola; the dance ministry by Esther Flesh of Birmingham, Ala.; and the MJJ Dancers of Pensacola.

It will include the Worship & Arts department of Heirs of the Kingdom Church International: Beyond the Veil Dance Ministry, Kingdom Kids & Youth, Kingdom Steppers, and Spirit and Truth Praise Team.

Call the church at 850-484-0770.

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