UMATILLA CHURCH EXPANDS SPACE FOR MINISTRIES
by Geri Bower, Julien Joachim, Heather Markham, Becky Russell On September 21, 2014, Umatilla, Fla., Church members dedicated the newly purchased Hill Top Plaza adjoining the church property. Interim Pastor Albert Ellis led the dedication with Florida Conference Vice President Conrad Duncan
FLORIDA LIVING ARTISANS EXHIBIT WORK
by Betty Kossick Residents and friends of Florida Living Retirement Community (FLRC) in Apopka, Fla., recently held a two-day fine arts, crafts, and hobbies show highlighting their talents in recent and past accomplishments. While browsing through 23 exhibits, attendees gained new perspectives about
MARGATE CHURCH HOLDS WOMEN'S MINISTRIES DAY
by Julia Tedim "Whatever we are going through, it is important to remember that Jesus paid the price," said Sharon Roberts during a sermon for Women's Ministries Day at Margate, Fla., Church on September 20. "We are too blessed to be
PORT CHARLOTTE VBS HIGHLIGHTS FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
by Lynn Price Children at the Fruits of the Spirit Vacation Bible School (VBS) in Port Charlotte, Fla., planted corn and learned how to garden by providing water, light, and soil. "This process is just how Jesus plants His seed of
DONNA G. BURSKE COMMISSIONED
Donna G. Burske, Winter Park Memorial Hospital Senior Chaplain, was commissioned on January 23, 2015 As a child of missionaries, Donna grew up in Vietnam and the Philippines. A call to ministry during academy was renewed years later. For eight years,
BAGS OF LOVE COMFORT KIDS IN CRISIS
by Betty Kossick "Kids really love the bags. They get so excited," said Christina Gosch, an aide with Seminole County Child Protective Services, as she collected 20 Bags of Love in Apopka. Bags of Love are lovingly created by Florida Living Retirement
LAUDERHILL ADVENTURERS WALK FOR DOWN SYNDROME
by Dave Adden The Lauderhill, Fla., Church Pioneer Adventurer Club, led by Director Jacqueline Richards, participated for the second consecutive year in the Buddy Walk and 5K Run. The event, held October 19, 2014, supports those born with Down syndrome. Two Adventurers,
FOREST LAKE ACADEMY STUDENT IS A WINNER IN HALF-MARATHON
by Marvin Lowman When Forest Lake Academy junior Austin Rodgers crossed the finished line at the Space Coast Half-Marathon in Cocoa, Fla., on Sunday, November 30, his 1:38:35 time put him in first place with an average pace of 7:31 for
SUNBELT NATURAL FOODS CELEBRATES NEW WAREHOUSE
by Roger Ballas, reprinted by permission of The Apopka Chief Save for the sounds from a rolling pallet jack or tow motor or a departing delivery truck, a new Sunbelt Natural Foods distribution center and headquarters has quietly moved in to Apopka,
MALCOLM AND HAZEL GORDON CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF MARRIAGE
by Gladys Neigel Former Florida Conference President Malcolm Gordon and former First Lady Hazel Gordon celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 10, 2014. Hazel grew up with the wish to be a minister's wife. During a youth evangelistic effort, she