UNIVERSITY CHURCH OPENS DOORS TO COMMUNITY, COMMUNITY OPENS HEART TO UNIVERSITY CHURCH
by Alex Pinilla On a typical Wednesday morning, more than 150 families gather at University Church in Orlando to receive food, clothing, and spiritual support. More than two years ago, members felt called to revitalize the food pantry. The ministry's impact has grown beyond expectations. Partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank and
MIRACLE-FILLED MINISTRY
If you were to peruse the Orange Cove, Fla., Church web site, an eye-catching motto would stand out---“To be a mature disciple: Refresh, Abide, Share, Give, Mentor." This wasn't, however, always the evangelism path chosen by the pastor or congregation of this 100-member church. Things rapidly changed in 2009 after Pastor
ERIC DORAN RECEIVES DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DEGREE
by Sandy Doran Eric Doran, pastor of Kress Memorial Church in Winter Park, recently received his doctor of ministry degree from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. Doran's dissertation focused on the sermons of radio evangelist H.M.S. Richards as a basis for examining the distinct purpose of Seventh-day Adventist
FLORIDA LIVING RESIDENTS CREATE WAYS TO SHARE GOD'S LOVE
by Nancy Pleasants Florida Living residents in Apopka, Fla., have found creative ways to share their love for the Lord: Christmas bags for long-care nursing facility patients containing large bibs or aprons made by the women, as well as other essential items. Small quilts and lap robes for those in the
FROSTPROOF COMPANY DISTRIBUTES FOOD: UNIFIES COMMUNITY
by Monica and Rupert Preddie Violet Hernandez from Frostproof Company partnered with Dolly Woodley in formulating an idea to provide fresh fruits and vegetables as an outreach to the community. They visited packing houses within a 50-mile radius to request their excess supplies to give people in need. Early on, members would
UNVEILED PLAYS OUT LIFE'S DRAMA
by Daniel Smith UNVEILED is the student Drama Ministry Team at Forest Lake Academy, Apopka, directed by Sam Paschal, a Bible teacher and Boys' Dean. Recently, UNVEILED's featured performance kicked off an inaugural event at Black Adventist Youth Directors Association (BAYDA) United Youth Congress in Orlando at Orange County Convention Center
RELIOUS AND BEVERLY WALDEN CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF MARRIAGE
by Martin Butler Relious Walden fulfilled his military duty with the United States Army in 1949, sold his motorcycle for quick cash, and used the G.I. Bill to enroll at Southern Missionary College (now Southern Adventist University) in Collegedale, Tenn. There, he was attracted to student Beverly Smith as she diligently
GOD'S WINNING FORMULA TO NURTURE CHILDREN
by Mike Cauley, D.Min. Florida Conference President Florida Conference children are among our most valued treasures. I love the vibrancy and energy of our young people. There is nothing which compares to their vitality and zest for living. Because children in our homes and churches are so important, God has given us a
ACTIVITY CREATES A BUZZ ON TAMPA ADVENTIST ACADEMY CAMPUS
by Monique Rothe If you happen to be near Tampa on November 9, 2035, visit Tampa Adventist Academy (TAA). On that day, students, staff, and friends of the school will dig up a time capsule---the brainchild of Principal David Matthews. The capsule site is marked by a plaque which reads: Buried, this