PRAYERS AND SQUARES MINISTRY CELEBRATES TENTH ANNIVERSARY
by Jo Ann Roth Ten years ago, nine women brought their scraps of fabric to the Lower Youth Center Building at Forest Lake Church, Apopka, Fla. Those women began a quilting ministry that would eventually have a global effect with approximately
PASSION FOR FITNESS BECOMES OUTREACH
by Sherryl Ford Sunday, March 16, was a crisp spring morning in Fort Myers, Fla. Idyllic was a perfect weather description as Fort Myers Church held its inaugural 5K/1M Fun Run and Health Fair. "It was a runner's paradise," said Fort
THEES AND THOUS
by Lee Bennett You've almost certainly heard it before. A group of people are discussing their favorite Bible translation, and at least one person will inevitably share that they don't care much for the King James Version. When asked why, the
SAFELY BACK IN THE FOLD
by Priscilla Lynn While attending college, I, along with my sister, Kaye, and brother-in-law, Noel Johnson, drifted away from our Adventist backgrounds. Kaye and Noel no longer lived the life God asked of them, but they still believed. I, on the
MICHAEL TERMINE TURNS A HEALTHY 100
by Karin Alderfer Michael Termine was honored at Florida Keys Camp Meeting in February on the occasion of his approaching 100th birthday. He was born in Norristown, Pa., on February 25, 1914, as the second child of Italian immigrants. His thirst
ANNIE BELL CELEBRATES 106TH BIRTHDAY
by Robin Moss Annie Bell was born on February 29, 1908, in Camilla, Ga., to parents who were sharecroppers. As she celebrates her 106th year, her advice to others is, "You just do the right thing. It doesn't matter what others
MISSION TO THE CITIES AND CHINA—AN OVERVIEW OF FLORIDA CONFERENCE EVANGELISM IN 2014
by Abel Paulín This year, Florida Conference embarked upon an emphasis of returning to our purpose as a missionary agency. The goal is to foster evangelism and church planting in this territory and promote overseas missions. Embracing these aspects, Florida Conference launched
ROGERS AND MARY HENDERSON CELEBRATE 70 YEARS OF MARRIAGE
by Naomi Zalabak Rogers and Mary Henderson celebrated their 70th anniversary on May 24, 2014. Rogers' preparation for ministry at Southern Missionary College (now Southern Adventist University) in Collegedale, Tenn., included meeting his future wife, Mary, before he graduated in 1947. His
SMALL GROUPS LEAD TO 10 BAPTISMS
by George Nina Orlando Spanish Church welcomed 10 new members by baptism following a powerful evangelism week in April. Gerardo Bautista, guest evangelist from the Dominican Republic, presented a series entitled, The Great Opportunity. Night after night, guests returned to hear Bautista
FORT PIERCE CHURCH SPONSORS FREE HEALTH CLINIC
by Gladys Neigel Fort Pierce Church sponsors the Good Samaritan Free Health Clinic every Wednesday afternoon at the church from 2:00-7:00 p.m. by appointment. Devoted to adult-only primary care, the clinic offers nonemergency medical service for individuals between ages 18 and