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Florida Focus

Jun 17, 2003

A one-time announcement of special events is a free service provided by the Witness to Florida Baptist churches. Please send materials at least three weeks before the date of the event, to Florida Baptist Witness, 1230 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207, fax 904-346-0696 or submitted using our online form. Items received after deadline may appear in our exclusive on-line version.

Alachua

Peter S. Van Pelt retired May 26 after six years as pastor of Adamsville Baptist Church in Wildwood. He will continue teaching at the Orlando extensions of the Baptist College of Florida and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His wife, Sandra, recently received a Ph.D. from University of Mississippi and is professor of English at Lake-Sumter Community College in Clermont. Van Pelt is available for pulpit supply and conferences, and may be reached at 352-243-9868.

Chipola

The music ministry of First Baptist Church in Graceville will present “America: A Pilgrim’s Prayer, A Patriot’s Dream” June 29 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 850-263-3323.

Choctaw

Twenty-two members of Choctaw Baptist Association churches are conducting Backyard Bible Clubs and leading revival meetings in West Virginia this week. They are working with Calvary Baptist Church in Webster Springs, and Mountain Marketplace Mission and Cowen communities. The group will return to Florida June 21.

Florida

The music ministry of Bradfordville First Baptist Church in Tallahassee will present “God Bless America” June 29 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 850-893-0893, or go to www.b-fbc.org.

Greater Orlando

First Baptist Church in Orlando has called Stephen Whitaker as headmaster of the First Academy. The West Palm Beach native earned the M.Ed., and is a candidate for a Ph.D. from University of Louisville (Ky.) College of Education. He, his wife, Tricia, and three children will move to Orlando from Louisville, where he was headmaster of Highview Baptist School.

Jacksonville

Southside Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir will present “It’s a Grand Night for Singing” June 29 at 7 p.m. The program will include patriotic songs, hymns, classics and spirituals under the direction of minister of music Eddie Lockamy. For more information, call 904-396-6633.
Terry Parker Baptist Church will host its third annual Car and Truck Show July 5, beginning at 9 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the best cars and trucks in several classes. Vehicles may be registered by e-mail, phone call or in person at 8 a.m. July 5. For more information, call 904-744-6577 or e-mail staff@tpbc.org.

Marion

First Baptist Church in Ocala will present a Patriotic Celebration June 27-29. Performance times are June 27, 7 p.m.; June 28, 4 p.m.; and June 29, 3 p.m. For more information, call 352-629-5683, ext. 160; or go to www.fbcocala.org.

Northwest Coast

Choirs and orchestras of churches in the Northwest Coast Baptist Association will participate in patriotic services June 29 at the Marina Civic Center. Presentations of “America, We Must Not Forget,” under the direction of Ken Brookins, minister of music of Hiland Park Baptist Church in Panama City, begin at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, call 850-785-3115.

Palm Lake

Palm Lake Baptist Association, with offices in West Palm Beach, will host a North American Mission Board Supervision One workshop June 30-July 2. The conference, led by NAMB consultant Bob Mills, is designed for pastors, staff, church planters, supervisors of summer missionaries, and anyone with supervisory responsibilities. For more information, call 561-640-7522, or e-mail PLBA@Juno.com.

Ridge

First Baptist Church in Waverly will celebrate its 77th homecoming June 22. Former pastor Dennis Littleton will preach in the 11 a.m. service. An afternoon sing will follow dinner on the grounds. For more information, call 863-439-3400.

Royal Palm

First Baptist Church in Cape Coral is sponsoring a Day Camp which will conclude August 8. The camp offers field trips, games, sports and crafts. For more information, call 239-542-4257.

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