FUNERAL INFORMATION FOR MARANATHA FRENCH CRASH VICTIMS
Service arrangements have been posted for the victims of the van crash that occurred Saturday, September 14, claiming the lives of Nostra Damas, Osee Elian, and Gertha Petit-Frere. Viewing Saturday, September 28 — 7:00-10:00 p.m. Maranatha French Mission Group Church 5770 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, FL 33313 Funeral Service Sunday, September 29 — 10:00 a.m. War Memorial Auditorium 800 NE 8th
FIVE FLORIDA CONFERENCE WORKERS ORDAINED IN 2013
Sidney Champagne Sidney and Martine Sidney Jr., Stephanie, Samantha, and Sophia Temple Adventiste de West Palm Beach Church, Temple Adventiste de Deerfield Beach Company, and Gethsémané Company Born in Haiti, Sidney traveled in 1977 to Bronx in New York, N.Y., and eventually to Port Saint Lucie, Fla., where he helped plant a church. He saw
JOHN AND BARBARA ERHARD CELEBRATE 65 YEARS OF MARRIAGE
John and Barbara Erhard were married August 22, 1948 in Ferndale, Mich., by Pastor Clark Smith. John pastored for 20 years in Michigan and Oklahoma. He then became a chaplain for 20 years, serving at Hinsdale Hospital, Ill., and Florida Hospital Orlando. In the past 20 years, he has written 12
SMALL GROUPS LEAD TO BAPTISMS
by Naomi Zalabak Avon Park, Fla., Church members have welcomed 14 individuals through baptism since their new pastor, Frank Gonzalez, arrived in January 2013. Twelve of the baptisms occurred as a result of nurturing found in small groups. Gonzalez, an enthusiastic proponent of small group ministry, first presented this idea to his
MAGABOOK MINISTRY CELEBRATES BANNER YEAR
by Les McCoy "This summer was our best yet for the MagaBook program," says Les McCoy, Florida Conference Youth Publishing Director. Highlights included: 60 student workers 13 leaders More than 300,000 people contacted $205,000 donations for scholarships $293,000 total donations $50,000 matching funds by various academies and universities 25,000 books distributed Students
FOREST CITY SPANISH MEN'S MINISTRIES HOSTS MEGA SABBATH 2013
by Denny Rosendo Forest City Spanish Church, Altamonte Springs, Fla. celebrated its annual Men's Ministries Day on September 7. The guest speaker for Mega Sabbath 2013 was DeVon Franklin, vice president of Columbia Tristar Pictures, Hollywood, Calif., who inspired the capacity audience representing 30 Adventist churches and organizations. Franklin, a studio executive
OUT OF THIS WORLD!
by Iris Hillmon, Melvin Liwag, Eric Stillwell Eight years ago, Cheeko Cotta, then Florida Conference Pathfinder Director, challenged a Pathfinder Administrative Council subcommittee to design a new shoulder patch for the Pathfinder uniform. Little did anyone know to what heights this project would reach. The Uniform Committee invited all Florida Conference Pathfinder
MAKING FRIENDS WITHOUT AN AGENDA
by Gladys Neigel Mission trips have a way of bringing conviction to the hearts of participants; yet, after returning home, these feelings often die or lay dormant. Such was not the case with Gabriel Cardona. He immediately sought to share the good news of the gospel. https://youtu.be/jWWBCPPuKCo Cardona began to pass out literature
THE LIGHT ON A HILL PROJECT
A Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity Florida Conference will relocate from Winter Park to Altamonte Springs in early 2014. Relocating provides us with a unique opportunity to ensure our urgent Adventist message is clearly depicted for all to see. Special representations to be installed in the new office---such as Christ's soon return, the seven-day creation