
Hurricane Season 2020
Dear Florida Conference, I pray that this message finds you in good health. As you may be aware, we are currently in the midst of this year’s hurricane season, which is expected to extend from June 1-November 30, 2020. I would like to remind you of some important safety measures

Message from Administration – June 9
Dear Florida Conference family, As we progress through another new week, our prayer is for continued healing in our country. We press on in these uncertain times with a renewed sense of our mission as a church and as members of the body of Christ ministering to a broken world. Let

Nothing Outdoes the Influence of a Mother
Introduction When Kevin Durant won his first basketball MVP in 2014, he dedicated some time to honor the person who had made it possible for him to become MVP. With tears in his eyes, he said the following words: "When something good happens to me, I look back to remember what

How to help children manage their anxiety regarding the pandemic
In his book, The Stress Factor, Dr. Harry Stanton says that the great enemy of human health is not danger, an emotional convulsion or an occasional crisis (like that of the Coronavirus). On the contrary, it is the extended, unrelieved state of worry and anxiety. There is no doubt that

Anxiety the midst of the pandemic
By: Dr. Efrain Duany Jr. One morning, Death was walking towards a city and a man asked: "What are you going to do?" "I am going to kill 100 people," Death replied. "That is horrible!" the man said. "That's the way it is," said Death. "That is what I do." The man hurried to warn everyone
Message from Administration – May 5
Dear Florida Conference family, As a new month is upon us, we hope you remain well. We are so glad things have improved to the point that the state can implement a phased reopening, and eagerly anticipate the stage where our congregations can reopen safely. Because our prayer is for steady
Serving as a Way of Life
By Melissa Simmons When you do something repeatedly it becomes a habit; some habits become so ingrained that it becomes a way of life. This is the case for Scott and Gail Shelton of the Apopka SDA Church in Apopka, Florida. Once a year beginning in June 2007 and twice a year
Message from Administration – April 21
Dear Florida Conference family, As a new week is upon us, we long for the return of normalcy. While we originally hoped to reopen our offices and churches by April 30, at this time we are moving that date out further. Though around the country, public consideration is starting to turn
Message from Administration – April 14
Dear Florida Conference family, We pray that you had a blessed weekend remembering our Savior’s great sacrifice and celebrating His resurrection. We have so much to be thankful for amidst this unsettling time. As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation, and many of us are anxious to get back to