A MODERN-DAY ZACCHAEUS
Sabbath worship in one of China’s new church plants where Cao attends. Because of monetary and prayerful support of Project Panda by Florida Conference members, church planting pioneer teams are sharing the Gospel and growing God’s Kingdom in unreached areas of
TAMPA FIRST CELEBRATES UNITY IN DIVERSITY
Members carried flags and wore costumes representing their nation of origin or heritage during Tampa First Church's annual International Sabbath. John Baxter, recruitment director for Adventist Frontier Missions, was the International Sabbath featured guest, speaking in front of the wall of
FLORIDA CONFERENCE PASTOR DEFENDS SATURDAY WORSHIP
Andrew-Craig Nugent, pastor of the Margate and Cooper City Churches. April 2016 edition of The Parklander magazine carried an article entitled “Why Worship on Saturday?” by Pastor Andrew-Craig Nugent. by Gladys Neigel Andrew-Craig Nugent, pastor of Margate and Cooper City Churches, was recently
CLAUDE B. HARDCASTLE II ORDAINED
Claude B. Hardcastle II, Lauderhill Church Associate/Youth Pastor, was ordained on July 23, 2016 Pastor Claude B. Hardcastle II was born in Suffern, NY, to a single mother, Veronica Harris. The eldest of three children, he spent his childhood in Spring
ROBERT G. NICKELL ORDAINED
Robert G. Nickell, Florida Hospital Waterman Senior Chaplain, was ordained on July 25, 29016 Robert grew up in a small town just east of Salem, Oregon, and counts himself very blessed to have God-centered parents as a child. Robert grew up
TWO COUPLES SHARE 60TH ANNIVERSARY
Lee and Barbara Huff (left) and Don and Betty Pierson celebrated 60 years of marriage on the same day. (left) Lee and Barbara Huff were married June 17, 1956, in Decatur Church, Ill. (right) Don and Betty Pierson were married June
KISSIMMEE CHURCH AND SCHOOL EXPERIENCE GOD’S GENEROSITY
Members and guests gathered on the Kissimmee Church and Osceola Adventist Christian School campus to celebrate the completion of structural improvements and express gratitude to individuals who gave their professional skills, financial support, and encour by Ronaldo da Cunha Far beyond wood,
JEWISH CONGREGATIONS MINISTER TO HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR
Holocaust survivor Jerry Rawicki (seated) pictured with Jeff Zaremsky who leads the Beth-El Shalom congregations in St. Petersburg and New Port Richey. by Jeff Zaremsky Beth-El Shalom Congregations in St. Petersburg and New Port Richey welcomed Jerry Rawicki, a Holocaust survivor, who shared
YOUTH OUTREACH IMPACTS TAMPA BAY
Part of the Impact Tampa Bay mission trip included projects to beautify homes by Robert Hines Impact Tampa Bay brought 26 youth from across Florida Conference to help transform the lives of a community. Young people between ages 14-24 shared a message
RODNY AQUINO ORDAINED
Rodny Aquino, Carol City Spanish Church and Miami Beach First Spanish Church Senior Pastor, was ordained on August 20, 2016 Rodny Aquino was born in the city of Barahona, Dominican Republic. He is the eldest of five children born to Emilio