Seminar on “Securing the Sacred” Addresses Church Safety

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1 Feb 2018
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In 2004, three Christians were killed within the church in the United States. In 2016, 65 Christians and in 2017, 117 Christians were killed within church walls. On January 24, Dr. Andrew Surace discussed “Securing the Sacred” during a presentation at Trinity International University’s Kendall campus. His book, Securing the Sacred is filled with practical steps and tools for pastors, security teams and church members, written by Surace and Eric Konohia. With over 35 years as a pastor, EMT and executive protection specialist, Surace travels throughout the United States sharing ways to make our churches safer. In his presentation, Surace […]

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More than $130,000 Raised for Homeless Families & Veterans

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29 Jan 2018
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  HOPE South Florida held its Annual HOPE for the Holidays Gala on December 1 at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale raising more than $130,000. The proceeds will benefit homeless women, children, families and veterans through the programs and services provided by HOPE South Florida. About 300 energetic attendees celebrated another year of making a difference in Broward. HOPE South Florida, a pre-eminent homeless organization in Broward, has been a lifeline and empowering agent, assisting families to regain their feet, marshal their resources and planning and implementing strategies with access to housing, jobs and supportive services that […]

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Habitat Broward Receives $1 Million Grant on Giving Tuesday

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  Habitat for Humanity of Broward is excited to announce that it was awarded a $1 million grant by the Mary N. Porter Legacy Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward on “Giving Tuesday” on November 28. The grant will assist the agency as it builds the largest community in its 34 year history – A Rick Case Habitat Community – which will cover nine acres in Pompano Beach and feature 77 homes as well as a community park/playground. Miss Mary N. Porter’s memory will be honored with a street sign in her name and a bronze statue of her as […]

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Westminster Academy Students Package 40,600 Meals For Those In Need

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23 Jan 2018
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  Three Broward County ministries came together on December 18 to help serve the needy in South America, Haiti, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The middle school students of Westminster Academy partnered with Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and Cross International in a major meal packing event. The 222 students in grades 6, 7 and 8 packed just over 40,600 meals. Gus Cruz, of Cross International, said he has never seen such a strong effort by such an awesome group of young people. For just about two hours these students worked in teams of ten, packing bags until the last […]

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Firewall Center Students Pack Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child

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19 Dec 2017
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  For the second year in a row, all 500+ Firewall Centers’ students and their Firewall Mentors participated in the Operation Christmas Child Project. They packed 113 shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies for children around the world who are affected by war, poverty, and natural disaster. Beyond packing the box, Firewall’s low-income students learned about the importance of giving back to those in need. Ethan and Elijah Clark, two Firewall students at North Side Elementary School, learned about Operation Christmas Child at their Center and how each Firewall Mentor group would be putting together gifts […]

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Former NFL Star Jack Brewer Provides Aid to Puerto Rico and Haiti

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12 Dec 2017
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A former NFL star who lives in South Florida has been instrumental in joining with The Outreach Program to provide meals to desperate families in Puerto Rico and Haiti through Food For The Poor. Through his foundation, Jack Brewer generously donated a portion of the 130,000 rice and bean meals that were delivered to the charity’s Coconut Creek warehouse. Those meals were shipped to Puerto Rico to support hurricane relief efforts. Hilton Corp., St. Louis Catholic Church of Memphis, Tenn., World Food Prize Global Youth Institute and The Outreach Program, a longtime Food For The Poor donor, also supplied some […]

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Coach Key Inducted Into Broward Sports Hall of Fame

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Westminster Academy’s Coach Ken Key was inducted into the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame on October 24. This evening honors and recognizes Broward County residents that have set the standard of excellence and positively affected the community through sports and athletic involvement. Coach Key received this honor due to his unyielding work ethic and character as both as coach and mentor in the community. He began his career at Westminster Academy as a Physical Education teacher and Head Coach for both Cross Country and Track & Field, and later became the program director for both sports. Ken and his […]

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MercyMe Fans Worship Rain or Shine

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MercyMe Lifer Tour “Rocked The Rain” at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater on October 28 and The Good News was there along with the awesome gang at 88.1 WAY-FM – South Florida! Thousands of hardcore fans braved the weather in order to worship and enjoy the tunes of MercyMe with special Guests Ryan Stevenson And Unspoken! Tropical Storm Philippe bowed to “The King of Kings” and held no thunder or lightening during the entire concert, allowing worshipers to stay & praise! A big thank you to Brad Bacon and Cameron Mays for a great job putting together the concert and for […]

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Twenty Talented Young Women with Disabilities Competed in a One-of-a Kind Pageant

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  Twenty talented young women with various developmental disabilities competed in the 5th Annual Miss Arc Broward Pageant presented by Holland & Knight on Sunday, November 12th at Parker Playhouse.  Contestants, ranging from ages 6 -17 years old, showcased their individuality in the categories of evening wear, talent, and personality for the panel of judges and attendees.  Publix Super Markets, Inc. Media and Community Relations Manager Nicole Krauss and NBC6 South Florida Morning Anchor Sheli Muñiz served as the event’s emcees and held an inspiring question and answer session with the 20 contestants.   More than 700 attendees watched as […]

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Community Forum Addresses Homelessness

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The Village Square at Broward College hosted an excellent dialogue about how to help the homeless in Broward County on November 8. Panelists included Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry, Chief Executive Officer of HOPE South Florida, Dr. Ted Greer, Jr. and Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Jack Seiler. The event was moderated by President/CEO of The Fairwinds Group Andy Mitchell. Commissioners Chip LaMarca and Nan Rich were also there for support and questions and the attendees were offered the opportunity to ask questions of the panel.

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