Calvary Christian Academy Hosts “Drive-In” Senior Graduation

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4 Jun 2020
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Calvary Christian Academy (CCA) seniors drove to school one last time the evening of Friday, May 22 for a “drive-in” graduation experience that marked the end of their high school journey. Each senior student had the opportunity to walk across an outdoor stage and have their moment of recognition while maintaining social distancing protocol. The Class of 2020 and their closest family members and friends parked their cars on a large grass field to experience the live ceremony. To hear and see the program, they tuned into an FM frequency on their car radios and turned their heads toward the […]

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An Audience of One

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20 May 2020
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In Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae, he urged them to “let the word of Christ dwell in them richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs” (Colossians 3:16). But what does that look like when you don’t have the sound of a full band playing alongside you or a congregation to sing with?  For the majority of worship leaders at local churches, this is our reality right now due to the effects of COVID-19. I truly believe Jesus is teaching us something special through this experience. We have an opportunity […]

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StrikeForce 421 Grants $137,000 to Five Charities

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19 May 2020
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On April 21st, 2020 (StrikeForce 421 Day!), the StrikeForce 421 Board of Trustees announced the 2020 Grant Finalists, giving away 100 percent of funds received for this grant year. Rather than postponing their event, originally planned for April 24, 2020, at the Broward Center Riverview Ballroom, StrikeForce 421 decided to get creative and host a Virtual Grand Reveal Celebration – because ministries need funding now more than ever. Together with StrikeForce 421 Ambassadors, Pledge Partners, Grant Finalists, and the greater StrikeForce 421 Community, the Board gathered on Zoom to announce the grant recipients and give away $137,000. After opening with prayer […]

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Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale Continues COVID-19 Relief Efforts

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13 May 2020
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In response to the effects of COVID-19, Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale (CCFL) has been organizing and executing several outreach and relief efforts. On Friday, April 10 at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale the church hosted a drive-thru outreach to pass out a gift, including essential items like hand sanitizer to bless families in the community and those with neighbors in need. Extreme sanitation measures and CDC guidelines were followed when putting the gifts together.  “We have the privilege of giving away over 15,000 hand sanitizers through the generosity of our church family. We believe that Christ has called us to live […]

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Hope Rising Event Raises $1.6 Million for Samaritan’s Purse COVID-19 Relief

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22 Apr 2020
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TAMPA, Fla., April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A stellar line up of Christian artists and speakers came together on Sunday, April 19 for a special Facebook Live event, Hope Rising, in support of the relief efforts of Samaritan’s Purse as they help save lives and share the Gospel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hope Rising creator, Ryan Higgins of The Tempus Collaborative, revealed the event garnered an estimated 10 million viewers (4 million unique views) and raised 1.6 million dollars. “It’s important to know 100% of the money raised went to Samaritan’s Purse for their ongoing COVID-19 work,” says Higgins. “Amazingly we […]

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Introducing Easter Jam: A Free, At-Home Experience for the Whole Family

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7 Apr 2020
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Parent Cue, a community that helps parents make the most of their time with kids, is excited to introduce Easter Jam, a free, at-home experience for the whole family. Though Easter will look very different this year for families everywhere, this innovative and interactive resource will help parents create new memories, share the message of Jesus, and have fun with their kids. In the past, Easter has often meant massive egg hunts, family gatherings, going to church, and dressing up. However, for the first time in our personal histories, families won’t be able to physically join with others outside of […]

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Nominate Local Heroes for National Salute to America’s Heroes

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6 Apr 2020
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The National Salute to America’s Heroes (NSAH), presented by Hyundai, one of the country’s largest military air and sea shows, announced the cancellation of this year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The show had been scheduled to take place over Memorial Day weekend. However, while announcing the postponement, the NSAH and Hyundai introduced a community-based nomination initiative, titled “Salute 365,” that will recognize local healthcare professionals, first responders and others who are tirelessly fighting and risking their own safety to care for members of the local community. “We at the National Salute to America’s Heroes are always very focused […]

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Church by the Glades Gives Away 5,000 Rolls of Toilet Paper

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2 Apr 2020
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To ease the burden so many folks are carrying while working, caring for their families, and finding supplies, along with practicing social distancing, Church by the Glades gave away 5,000 rolls of toilet paper on March 20 at their church in Coral Springs. Pastor David Hughes, lead pastor of Church by the Glades, said, “During times like these, we believe the last thing people should be worried about are basic needs, like having enough toilet paper. So Church by the Glades is here to meet physical and spiritual needs during this hectic time.” The individually-wrapped rolls of toilet paper were […]

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How Songs Makes Disciples

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“You are fighting for their view of God.” I will never forget that quote from a professor of Biblical worship and Music back in seminary. Over and over, he would make statements like, “Right theology leads to right doxology” or “We are at war every Sunday service.” I don’t think we see our churches’ worship services as warzones, but when you think about it, every part of the service is a means to equip us and shape our hearts according to God and His Word! That is the beauty of worshiping God together.   Who are we worshiping? But what […]

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Gene L. Green, PhD Appointed Dean of Trinity International University Florida

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Trinity International University welcomes Dr. Gene L. Green as the Dean of Trinity Florida. Before coming to Trinity Florida he taught New Testament for twenty three years at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Previously he served for thirteen years in the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica where he was Professor of New Testament as well as Academic Dean and Rector of the Seminario ESEPA in San José. Dr. Green is a graduate of Wheaton College and Graduate School and the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.  Dr. Green steps into the role as Dean of Trinity Florida at a time of […]

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