REACHING SPIRITUAL MATURITY
by Mike Cauley, D.Min. Florida Conference President Dear Believer in the Advent Hope: As we draw closer to the coming of Jesus, God's people will grow in spiritual maturity as they fall more deeply in love with Jesus. This experience comes by connecting with Him through His Word. Ellen White tells us,
BOB AND MARY LEE CELEBRATE 70 YEARS TOGETHER
by Lynette Hyatt Bob and Mary Lee celebrated 70 years of marriage on April 14, 2013. They actively keep up their home, beautiful lawn, and flower gardens. Blessed with health and energy, they are shining examples of graceful aging, optimism, and always being grateful to God for His many blessings. Bob is
SOUTH ORLANDO CHURCH MEMBERS WELCOME BIKERS
by Dan Forbes South Orlando, Fla., Church members stepped outside their comfort zone of community outreach on Sabbath, February 23, by welcoming Adventist Motorcycle Ministry, Ezekiel's Wheels, Christian Motorcycle Association members, and other riders to a day dubbed as, "A Little Bit of Hog Heaven." (The word "hog" is a term of
NAPLES MEMBERS CELEBRATE NEW DEBT-FREE CHURCH
by Gladys Neigel "Enter reverently, meditate quietly, worship sincerely, serve Christ faithfully," reads the preamble each week in the Naples, Fla., Church bulletin. The 349 members demonstrated this faithfulness on March 16 when their church was dedicated debt free. It was just two years from opening day of the new church building
IVY STRANAHAN: FORT LAUDERDALE PIONEER AND ADVENTIST TRAILBLAZER
by Alva James-Johnson The historic Stranahan House---once home to Fort Lauderdale's founding couple---sits on the banks of the New River as a memorial of the city's pioneer days. Yet, what's unknown to most people is that the house is also a testament to the city's deep Seventh-day Adventist roots. Ivy Stranahan, the
IMPACT COMMUNITY MISSION GROUP OUTREACH
Florida Conference In Mission is a monthly video series about people reaching people. This month's video highlights Impact Community Mission Group's unique approach to outreach in Key West where most people have a strongly negative view of religion.
STUDENTS PARTNER WITH ACTS WORLD RELIEF
by Tim Floyd Fourteen students from Forest Lake Academy (FLA), Apopka, Fla., partnered with ACTS (Active Christians That Serve) World Relief and its training arm, Global Rapid Rescue and Relief (GR3), to simulate a disaster at Orlando International Airport. The Orlando International Mass Casualty Training Event on March 13 and 14
OCALA DEAF MINISTRY BEARS FRUIT
by Herb Pritchard Sabbaths are always special at Ocala, Fla., Church, but a recent Sabbath could best be described as a "High Sabbath." On this day, Erick and Marlene Angulo were baptized as the first fruits of the church's Sign Language Ministry. As Pastor Dave Swinyar entered the baptismal pool with Erick
BRANDON CHURCH CHILDREN ON FIRE FOR JESUS
by Mary Rogers Children's Week of Prayer "Both services? I am on fire!" replied 10-year-old Josiah Gonzalez when asked to preach at Brandon Church. His sermon was a small segment in a Children's Week of Prayer focused on Fruits of the Spirit. Fifty children, ranging in age from three to 12, participated