5K WALK/RUN LEADS TO IMPROVED HEALTH
by Robert and Thomas Broome For the past three years, Apopka, Fla., Church has partnered with Florida Hospital Apopka for a Let's Move Day 5K walk/run and health fair. On September 22, in addition to the main event with 130 participants, a Kids' Fun Run was offered to youngsters 12 and
THREE CHURCH FACILITIES DEDICATED
by Gladys Neigel God is opening new doors in new facilities for His work to grow and prosper in Florida. During the month of October, three buildings were dedicated. Bethsaïda On October 26, members and friends gathered for the dedication of this Creole-speaking church congregation that was born into existence on January 5,
CAMP KULAQUA CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF MEMORIES
by Phil Younts More than 500 previous Camp Kulaqua staff members returned to the banks of Hornsby Spring located near High Springs in North Florida, September 22, to celebrate and to reminisce. "We are thankful for all the staff who dedicated their lives to camp ministry, and for 60 years of
INTERNATIONAL DAY CELEBRATED AT SILVER SPRINGS SHORES CHURCH
by Norma Henry Silver Springs Shores Church, Ocala, Fla., celebrated International Day on June 15 with 29 nations represented in a Parade of Flags. The program focused on the population, climate, and growth of the Adventist Church in each of these countries. Conrad Duncan, Florida Conference Vice President for Administration, was guest
LAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE SUPPORTS CONFERENCE
by Eric Cantillo The Florida Conference Lay Advisory Committee's quarterly forums are held to discuss ways for churches to reach evangelism goals, foster church growth, consider recommendations from the laity, and strengthen the relationship between laity, pastors, and the Conference. The committee is composed of a chairperson, secretary, and two representatives
NATIVITY SCENE IS GIFT TO COMMUNITY
by George Worrell For two weekends each December, members of Columbia City Company in Lake City, Fla., present a live, drive-through Nativity scene with emphasis placed on recapturing what transpired 2,000 years ago. The special effects, lighting, and Middle Eastern costumes worn by each participant adds a sense of realism to
CHURCH SHARES BLESSING OF CHRISTMAS WITH CHILDREN
by Adelle Brown On a December Sunday, Solid Rock Church, Orlando, Fla., (formerly Pine Hills Church) held a Christmas party for their children and community friends. Sponsored by Children's Ministries, the party's objective was to bring joy into the children's lives as they experienced the love Jesus has for them. The decorated
MEMBERS GIVE AWAY GAS CARDS
by Ann-Marie Jackson, Gleacia Phillips-Wilson North Port, Fla., Church members take their mission seriously to reach out in the community. This past October, the congregation hosted its second Gas Card Giveaway and presented $25 gas cards, along with goodie bags and refreshments, to the first 60 people who registered. Recipients were initially
MISSION TO THE CITIES
by Mike Cauley, D.Min. Florida Conference President Florida Conference has begun an initiative called Mission To the Cities. It is actually one ingredient of a two-part emphasis about returning to our purpose as a movement. At the beginning of the work of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Conferences were organized (beginning with Michigan Conference in