APOPKA MEMBERS PORTRAY ADVENTIST PIONEERS
by Charlotte Huenergardt A Heritage Sabbath program at Apopka, Fla., Church commemorated organization of the Adventist Church and the 168th anniversary of the Great Disappointment on October 22, 1844. Nine church members portrayed pioneers: Hugo Kennedy (Joseph Bates), Elias Lopez (William Miller), Chris Carey (John Nevins Andrews), Debbie Pinto, (Rachael Oakes), Roshani
HEALTH FAIR TIES VENICE CHURCH TO COMMUNITY
by Lauren Powell "What could a small congregation of 100 members do to reach out to the community," questioned Patricia Powell, Health Ministries leader at Venice, Fla., Church. For some time, she had entertained the idea of holding a health fair. After all, other churches with God's help were conducting health
ADVENTIST-SPONSORED 5K FUN RUN/WALK IMPACTS OCALA
by Marya Latson Before sunrise on December 16, 2012, more than 100 individuals gathered at Citizens' Circle in Ocala, Fla., to participate in the 1st Annual Stop Drug Abuse: SDA Project Ocala 5K Fun Run/Walk. This race rallied young and old in the cause to obliterate substance abuse. An avid marathon runner, Pastor Matthew Christo
FLORIDA CONFERENCE PURCHASES BUILDING FOR NEW HEADQUARTERS LOCATION
On December 7, 2012, Florida Conference signed closing papers to finalize the purchase of the former Robb & Stucky Interiors building at 351 S. State Rd. 434 in Altamonte Springs. With acquisition of this building completed, Florida Conference has reached God's Next Stepping Stone toward relocation, tentatively scheduled for late 2013. The
RENOVATION IS UNDERWAY FOR FUTURE HEADQUARTERS LOCATION
With a prayerful desire to be in our new office location before the close of 2013, crews have wasted no time beginning renovations. Work started last week to perform rudimentary repair of water lines and electrical systems, immediately followed by removal of ceiling tile which is old and worn.
A KEY ENCOUNTER
Florida Conference In Mission is a monthly video series about people reaching people. This month's video highlights A Key Encounter, a tourist outreach ministry that uses video shows and animal interactions to teach people about the Creator.
GAINESVILLE PATHFINDERS MARCH IN HOMECOMING PARADE
by Adrian Paneto Marching in the University of Florida Gator Homecoming Parade, down one of the busiest streets of Gainesville, Fla., 35 Pathfinders in their Class A uniforms, with a color guard, decorated float, and drum line, made themselves known in a city recognized mostly for its secular college atmosphere. Young
ELIATHAH MEMBERS EXPERIENCE THE UPPER ROOM
by Wendy Forrest, David Thomas "Have you ever wondered why the disciples had such death defying faith? What gave them the courage to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth in spite of such overwhelming odds? Why were they so different after Pentecost?" asks Mark Finley in 10 Days
KENDALL CHURCH MEMBERS HONORED
by Alrie Mundell Five long-time, active members of Kendall Church in Miami, Fla., celebrated age 90+ birthdays during 2012. With thankfulness to God, the lives of these individuals were recently recognized for service in His work and for the blessing they are to the congregation. Pearl Bell is known as a strong supporter