FORT LAUDERDALE CHURCH BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW SANCTUARY
by Jeffrey Thompson Oretha Lloyd, 94, oldest member of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Church, turned the first shovel of earth during the ground breaking ceremony for a sanctuary. The new edifice will become part of the present facility that houses a fellowship hall and Sabbath School rooms. Mike Cauley, Florida Conference President, commended
FAMILY FINDS HOME IN ORANGE COVE CHURCH
by Dana Amatangelo Every pew of the Orange Cove, Florida, Church was filled with members and guests awaiting the beginning of a new journey for a couple who, only a few months before, were without a home, without direction, and consumed by broken hearts and shattered dreams. The picture was so
A VISION FOR CHURCHES TO BECOME CENTERS OF HOPE AND HEALING
by Lynell LaMountain, sales and marketing manager for CREATION Health, Florida Hospital A pastor called me a few weeks ago with one of the most interesting CREATION Health stories I've heard in a long time. During the 10+ years he has served as the senior pastor of his church, he has intentionally
MY PERSONAL DEVOTIONAL TIME: A FOUNTAIN OF MANY BLESSINGS
by Marti Jones, former Coordinator of Spiritual Nurture and Spiritual Ambassadors for Florida Hospital Orlando It is always difficult to put into words the thoughts of one's heart. It is such a personal and unique way we each sense and feel, particularly when it comes to our relationship with our Creator.
SIMPLE CHURCH: A VERY OLD/NEW IDEA
by Milton Adams Simple Church is a term used to refer to small congregations that primarily meet in homes. These Sabbath home gatherings start with a team of four missionary-minded Adventists (commonly called a CORE4 missionary team) who focus on reaching 90% of America's population. This group of people typically will
STORIES OF STEWARDSHIP
Faith and Finance is a 12-lesson practical study on money management, prepared by the North American Division Stewardship Department. This guide to financial planning with a faith factor was edited by Edward Reid, former Stewardship Department director. Throughout Florida Conference, congregations have included Faith and Finance training among their small group ministry programs.
PINE HILLS CHURCH FAMILY ENRICHMENT SERIES BRINGS DECISIONS AND RECOMMITMENT
by Joan de Gannes For three weeks at Pine Hills Church in Orlando, Fla., Alanzo Smith, director for family counseling at Greater New York Conference, found unique ways to present a variety of relevant family life relationship issues, including love, dating, marriage, singleness, grief, and depression. Each evening closed by focusing
FLORIDA MAGABOOK PROGRAM RESULTS IN CHANGED LIVES
by Les McCoy Representing nine countries, 53 high school and university students participated in MagaBook programs held in Miami, Jacksonville, and Lady Lake, Fla., this past summer. Students contacted more than 250,000 people, sold 30,000 books, and received donations of $190,000 of which 70% went directly to scholarships. In addition, the young
FOREST LAKE ACADEMY STUDENTS RECEIVE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS CERTIFICATION
by Stephanie Johnson Active Christians That Serve (ACTS) World Relief held hands-on seminars, August 26 and 27, at Forest Lake Academy (FLA) in Apopka, Fla., to train a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Training was conducted under the leadership of David Canther, ACTS director, and the CERT training team from Heritage