FLORIDA PATHFINDERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
by Darrin Hayes, Yolanda Acevedo Jacksonville Mandarin Church Pathfinders Recently, Mandarin Pathfinders helped host an Aloha party for residents of Taylor Manor, an assisted living facility in Jacksonville, Fla. With the activity hall decked in flowers, balloons, and other festive decorations, Pathfinders sang songs, performed the Hukilau---a traditional Hawaiian dance---served beverages, and
CLEARWATER CHURCH TEAM SEES 697 BAPTIZED IN PHILIPPINES
by Joy Hunter Blas Dabucol of Clearwater, Fla., Church has long aspired and prayed for the opportunity to again minister to his people in the Philippines. Originally a pastor there 15 years ago, he has kept in touch with his congregants and family. Dabucol spoke with members of Davao Mission located in
EARL AND MARIE WARD CELEBRATE 70TH ANNIVERSARY
by Naomi Zalabak Earl and Marie Ward recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Marie grew up on a farm about seven miles from Battle Creek, Mich. Earl, after losing his father at the age of 15, lived with his uncle, Lee Cook, on his farm not far from Marie's home. Earl and
LET'S MOVE WALK-A-THON
by Gladys Neigel On a sunny Florida afternoon in October, approximately 60 joggers and walkers participated in a walk-a-thon to raise awareness for child obesity. Moms pushing strollers, dads walking with their daughters, and three-generation families walking together were seen sporting yellow wrist bands and yellow balloons as they made their way
PERRY CHURCH MEMBERS EMBRACE DIFFERENCES
by Patty Crouch Perry, Fla., Church members and their youth-focused U-turn Ministries have joined forces under the direction of Patty Crouch, Lay Pastor, to bridge the generation gap within their own walls before reaching out to others.
WORTHY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS IMPACT YOUNG LIVES FOR ETERNITY
by Mike Cauley, D.Min. Florida Conference President This time of year always provides me an opportunity to reflect on the many blessings God has provided over the past twelve months. One such blessing is the overall increased school enrollment we have seen this year. I am encouraged whenever I hear stories about one
ORLANDO JUNIOR ACADEMY: CATCHING THE EYES OF THE COMMUNITY
Orlando Junior Academy (OJA) is not the same school it was when first established in 1906. With a steadily increasing enrollment that encompasses Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade, OJA exhibits a learning environment that is drawing students and catching the eyes of the community 107 years after its beginnings. Edible School Yard Photos:
ADVENTIST GIVING: DID YOU KNOW..
There are many convenient opportunities for making monetary gifts using the Adventist Giving web site---the Church's online resource for securely sending contributions to your local church and beyond. Adventist Giving is not just for returning tithe and offerings. Special gifts and contributions may also be made: When you sign in to Adventist Giving,
DEPARTMENTAL STAFF CHANGES
Phil Bond Named Director of Development/Planned Giving and Trust Services Phil Bond assumed his duties as Director of Development/Planned Giving and Trust Services on August 1 with the call being placed to him on May 20, 2012, by the Florida Conference Executive Committee. He comes to Florida from Berrien Springs, Michigan, where