North Okaloosa County Faith Briefs

Revival Crusade to feature inspirational guest speaker, praise and worship

BAKER — The Revival Crusade will feature a guest speaker and three gospel groups.

The revival is 6 p.m. Oct. 8 and 6:45 p.m. Oct. 9-11 at Camp Okaloosa, 7704 Creston Barrow Road, Baker. Follow the signs from U.S. Highway 2.

"David Ring will be sharing a truly inspirational message of faith. He is a man who has overcome unbelievable obstacles to find 'something worth living for,'" event organizers stated in a media release.

Born in 1953, Ring developed cerebral palsy due to 18 minutes of oxygen deprivation at birth.

Orphaned at the age of 14 after both parents died of cancer, he moved from family to family with nowhere to call home. He endured physical pain, public ridicule and discouragement.

After surrendering his heart and life to Jesus Christ, he learned self-respect and acceptance of his physical challenges, according to a media release.

Fresh Anointing, The Staffords and Crow's Nest will provide music at the services, which will also include congregational praise and worship.

Donations sought for Laurel Hill food ministry

LAUREL HILL — Spearheaded by Magnolia Baptist Church, churches in this small North Okaloosa County community have launched an area-wide food ministry to assist local individuals or families in need.

Community members needing food for themselves or their families may contact the ministry at 826-3362 or theweeklys@yahoo.com.

Volunteers are sought to help package and deliver food donations, and organizers ask for prayers in support of the new ministry. Email the same address for more information.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: North Okaloosa County Faith Briefs