Destin's Week of Blessings is set to begin May 5. Here's what to know
Tina Harbuck
Mark the calendar, May 5-10, for the annual Week of Blessings in Destin.
New to town or never participated before? Here's what to expect.
What is the Week of Blessings?
“It’s another opportunity to bless the community and serve our citizens outside the four walls of the church,” said Michelle Terry, president of the Church of Destin.
Now in its 21st year, the Week of Blessings is put on by the Church of Destin, whose slogan is, “one church, many congregations.”
What is new this year?
There will be a Blessing of the Youth event on May 8 at Shoreline Church from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
“It’s going to be a concert and a speaker,” Terry said.
The concert will be put on by youth worship bands from the local churches.
The event is free and open to middle and high school students.
What's happening and when?
- May 5 – Blessing of the Families: Intentional blessings will be made over families in the community during Sunday services.
- May 6 – Day of Prayer and Fasting: People are encouraged to pray for their neighbors, community, leaders of the nation and around the world.
- May 7 – Community and First Responders Outreach: Members of the Church of Destin will go throughout the community blessing local government and first responders with prayer and snacks.
- May 8 – Blessing of the Marketplace: This event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center at Destin Methodist Church at 200 Beach Drive.
Instead of a special speaker, “We are going to do a panel of local business people, who co-labor in their business with God and work life,” Terry said.
She explained it will be a little question-and-answer time that will hopefully “motivate people to want to work beside Jesus every day.”
There will be individual prayer opportunities.
Lunch will be provided as well.
- May 9 – Blessing of the Fleet: Prayer and worship service will begin at 4 p.m. under the tent behind Brotula’s Seafood House and Steamer with the blessing of the boats immediately following.
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A fish fry complete with all the fixings will begin about 5:30 p.m.
Parking is free at the city parking lot across from Brotula’s the afternoon of the blessing.
- May 10 – Random Acts of Kindness: People are asked to share the “love of Jesus” by practicing random acts of kindness throughout our community by leaving a big tip or just helping someone with your time or resources.