CBMC Featured Kwame Hylton in June

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17 Jul 2019
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Kwame Hylton spoke as the featured guest at the Christian Business Men’s Connection CBMC luncheon at The Tower Club in June. A portrait artist and recent graduate of Lifework Leadership, Kwame shared his personal testimony of life challenges and the guidance of his mother that helped lead him to a personal relationship with Jesus. When asked what Moms could do to replicate this in their own families, Kwame replied, “Love is spelled T-I-M-E! His Mother’s Christian faith, plus spending time with him, resulted in an overflow of faith and guidance that helped set him on the path to the Lord. […]

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Urgent Care Partnership Expands PBA Student Health Services

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Responding to a growing trend among independent colleges, Palm Beach Atlantic University has established a partnership with Jupiter Medical Center to provide all students with enhanced urgent care services featuring extended operating hours, on-site imaging and testing facilities, and access to top health care providers in the area. Located about a mile from campus at 625 North Flagler Drive, the facility operated by the prestigious Jupiter Medical Center will serve campus residents, commuters, athletes, evening and graduate students, according to Dean of Students Bob Lutz. Free valet parking is available, and the center can be reached by foot or bike within minutes. Jupiter […]

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VanDorn Named International Swimming Hall of Fame’s First Chaplain

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9 Jul 2019
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The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has named Mark G. Van Dorn, lead pastor of Florida Faith Church, a multicultural community “Living Faith For Real People,” as the first Chaplain ever appointed by organization. The ISHOF Board of Directors and the City of Fort Lauderdale approved the relationship in a formal document on April 4th, the day before the official groundbreaking for the renovation of the Aquatic Center. “ISHOF’s mission stresses the importance of sharing cultures, which naturally extends to the support of all beliefs and faiths,” said Brent Rutemiller, ISHOF CEO. “This is a huge global statement for […]

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First Families Move Into ‘A Rick Case Habitat Community’ in Pompano Beach

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3 Jul 2019
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The first seven families received the keys to their new homes at “A Rick Case Habitat Community” in Pompano on June 27 during a private dedication ceremony attended by Governor Ron DeSantis and other dignitaries. The homeowners included Cassandra Baker, Krystal Brown, Tiesha Duncan, Deresha Ferguson, Victoria Griffin, Erneika Mejia and Edna and Tyrone Mckinney. “These are hardworking, deserving families who earned their homeownerships” said, Nancy Robin, CEO/Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Broward. The total project is estimated to cost over $18 million in funds that will be raised and leveraged through partnerships with corporations, foundations, government agencies, the […]

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All American Patriotic Celebration in Fort Lauderdale on June 30th

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25 Jun 2019
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On Sunday, June 30th, at 10:30 a.m., First Baptist Fort Lauderdale will be celebrating the Independence of our great country, as well as the freedom that we have in Jesus, our Savior, with an all American patriotic worship service. The God  &  Country celebration will include live patriotic music, featuring Soloist Jackie Stressman, a military presentation of the colors, worship music brought by First Baptist’s very own Choir & Orchestra, all-American treats, confetti and pyrotechnics for the community to enjoy. “We are looking forward to welcoming our friends and neighbors in the Fort Lauderdale area and beyond to our God […]

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Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation Gala Raises $245,000

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24 Jun 2019
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Donning their best gold attire, more than 500 guests arrived at Revolution Live to celebrate The Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation 15th Anniversary Gold Party on Saturday, June 1st. The event, which raised over $245,000 for local cancer-stricken children, included an open bar, specialty food stations, unique interactive entertainment, a Go Gold Challenge, sophisticated silent auction, raffle, dancing, art that rocks by Perego and a surprise performance by Shannon, “Queen” of freestyle and dance-pop music.  Gold was the chosen theme as it is the color symbolizing childhood cancer. During the event, Sandra Muvdi, President and CEO of Jessica June Children’s […]

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Good News Wants to Know… What book do you recommend for Summer?

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19 Jun 2019
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This summer many look forward to relaxing on the beach or by the pool with a good book. So this month, Good News Wants to Know… What is a book you would highly recommend and why? Also, what book are you looking forward to reading this summer?   As part of the Luis Palau National Women’s Prayer Team,  I am looking forward to reading Palau: A Life on Fire, scheduled for release June 4.  It is the spiritual memoir of Luis Palau – often referred to as the Latin Billy Graham.  Just days after being diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, Luis […]

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Bible ministry announces retired NFL Running Back Matt Forté joining Biblica Team

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10 Jun 2019
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Biblica, The International Bible Society, announced today that Matt Forté will join the Biblica staff as a Global Advocate for the 210-year-old ministry. Forté is a retired professional running back who played ten seasons in the NFL. After playing college football at Tulane University, he was a 2008 second round draft pick by the Chicago Bears. Forté established himself as a dual-threat running back and receiver during his eight seasons with the Chicago Bears and two seasons with the New York Jets. Today, Matt and his wife Danielle are strong voices for social and Christian causes. They established the “What’s […]

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‘Unplanned’ film banned in Canada

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5 Jun 2019
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Martin M. Barillas Distribution companies are effectively banning the film Unplanned from screening in Canadian cinemas, according to the producers of the pro-life biopic. Speaking at an Ottawa news conference on May 8, producer Lisa Wheeler said, “We have been effectively blocked from distributing the film in Canada.” Chuck Konzelman, the film’s writer, director, and producer, told LifeSiteNews via email that at least one of the two largest Canadian film distributors said “content” rather than a lack of consumer demand is the reason for banning the film. According to Konzelman, Canadian law requires that films have distributors so that they […]

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Keller Williams Volunteers Serve at HOPE South Florida on RED Day

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Keller Williams associates chose to “Give Where They Live” as part of RED Day, Keller Williams’ annual day of service dedicated to renewing, energizing and donating to local communities on Thursday, May 9, 2019. As part of the RED Day effort, close to 100 associates from Keller Williams South Florida Commercial Group (KW) spent the day at HOPE South Florida located at 1100 N. Andrews Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. A sea of Red shirts surrounded the 21,000-square-foot former Methodist church built in 1964, as volunteers came to beautify the façade of the rundown building. “RED Day is built on the […]

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