RETURNING TO OUR PURPOSE
by Mike Cauley, D.Min. Florida Conference President I was recently energized by two experiences. The first was several weeks ago in celebrating the organization of Lighthouse Ministries into a church mission group. It was so inspiring to witness this group of young
STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF YESENIA SUAREZ, THALIA OTTO, AND MICHAEL OTTO
The Florida Conference family is shocked and saddened by the news of the death of Yesenia Suarez and her children, Thalia Otto and Michael Otto, members of Deltona Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church, which is part of the Florida Conference sisterhood
DEPARTMENTAL STAFF CHANGES
Allan Andino Named Conference Auditor Allan Andino was appointed to serve as auditor by the Executive Committee on August 22, 2013. His first official day was August 26, though he has been helping with auditing since October 2012 as an independent
THE NOT-SO-EASY PART OF FOLLOWING JESUS
by Mark Reams Mark Reams, pastor for youth ministries at Forest Lake Church, Apopka, presented this message during the June 22 worship service. "What a down-to-earth description of discipleship," said one listener in attendance. "The heart of his message should be
GARDENING FOR GOD IS AN "ENTERING WEDGE"
by Gladys Neigel Lloyd Babb, Master Gardener and member at Forest Lake Church, Apopka, Fla., hosted a Fall Gardening class at the church featuring Tom MacCubbin, fellow Master Gardener who appears locally on media and writes a newspaper column for Orlando Sentinel. Lloyd
KING'S HERALDS ANNOUNCE NEW MEMBER FROM FLORIDA
by AG Publicity, Nashville, Tenn. The King's Heralds, the oldest active gospel quartet, has announced the addition of a new member. Hailing from DeLand, Fla., Jared Otto joins the group as their new lead singer. Jared is 25 years old and single.
NEW PORT RICHEY PATHFINDERS LEARN CPR
by Lennie Schiefer The Pathfinder Club of New Port Richey received free CPR instruction from Tom Mazzant and Daryl Sample, two certified CPR teachers from Florida Hospital of North Pinellas. According to Pathfinder Club Director Carol Koch, 18 Pathfinders and staff members
5K WALK/RUN LEADS TO IMPROVED HEALTH
by Robert and Thomas Broome For the past three years, Apopka, Fla., Church has partnered with Florida Hospital Apopka for a Let's Move Day 5K walk/run and health fair. On September 22, in addition to the main event with 130 participants,
THREE CHURCH FACILITIES DEDICATED
by Gladys Neigel God is opening new doors in new facilities for His work to grow and prosper in Florida. During the month of October, three buildings were dedicated. Bethsaïda On October 26, members and friends gathered for the dedication of this Creole-speaking
CAMP KULAQUA CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF MEMORIES
by Phil Younts More than 500 previous Camp Kulaqua staff members returned to the banks of Hornsby Spring located near High Springs in North Florida, September 22, to celebrate and to reminisce. "We are thankful for all the staff who dedicated