Kids flock to Vacation Bible School Programs

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3 Jun 2015
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Vacation Bible School

Full of hands-on Bible explorations using skits, songs and stories, interactive games, cool crafts and delicious treats, Vacation Bible School (VBS) is designed to give kids a memorable summer experience that conveys a gospel message. A summer tradition for almost a century, VBS was originally begun by a doctor’s wife, Mrs. Walter Aylett Hawes, who wanted to get kids off the street in New York, and it has been adopted by many churches as a way to engage young children with the word of God in a fun and enjoyable way that helps them learn to overcome obstacles with the […]

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A Case of Mistaken Identity

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In a culture obsessed with self-image and success, it is natural to see our own self worth in terms of our own achievements. It is easy to believe that our value is defined by our abilities, that the smarter, richer and more powerful we are the more important we are. However, this way of seeing ourselves is very different from the way God sees us. God’s Word takes this narrative and turns it completely upside down. For God, nothing is everything.   They story of Sisyphus The entire book of Ecclesiastes paints a vivid picture of the futility of human […]

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Evangelicals Hold Steady Amid U.S. Faith Decline

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1 Jun 2015
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U.S. Faith Decline

(WNS)–Christianity is waning in the United States. That’s the primary finding of a major new survey of American religious belief published Tuesday by the Pew Research Center. The telephone survey of 35,071 adults from all 50 states found just 71 percent of Americans now identify themselves as some category of “Christian.” (The study included Protestants, Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Mormons, and Jehovah’s Witnesses in that category.) That proportion is a decline of nearly 8 percentage points since 2007 when Pew conducted its first Religious Landscape Study. But while mainline Protestants and Catholics saw significant declines in numbers during that period, evangelical […]

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Hoffman’s Chocolates Celebrates Grand Opening in Plantation

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11 May 2015
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In honor of their new location in The Fountains shopping center, Hoffman’s Chocolates will be hosting a celebration highlighted by family-friendly activities, product sampling and prizes on Saturday, May 30 at 11 a.m.   The morning kicks off with a ribbon cutting with elected officials including Councilwoman Lynn Stoner and Hoffman’s Chocolates executives. Attendees will have a blast with tunes spun by DJ Bruce “Boomer” Woliver and DJ Josh Rose, balloon animals, face painting, a Chocolate Fountain, giveaways and live performances by character education music group, The Achievables!   Free samples of Hoffman’s Chocolates favorites include gourmet, double-dipped Chocolate Covered […]

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ISIS Executes 35 Ethiopian Christians

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3 May 2015
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(WNS)–The Ethiopian government declared three days of mourning after officials confirmed Islamic State militants executed at least 35 Ethiopian Christians held captive in Libya. As with other mass killings, the terrorists on April 19 released a video of the murders. An Ethiopian government spokesman said the slain Christians likely were migrants trying to reach Europe. The grisly video bore the grim trademark of Islamic State (ISIS) footage in February that showed the beheadings of 21 Egyptian Christians on a Libyan beach. The Egyptian government ordered airstrikes against Islamic State targets in response. The new 29-minute video showed black-clad ISIS militants […]

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Volunteer Recognized for Music Program

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2 May 2015
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Tino Negri, of ComForcare Home Care, was recognized as an outstanding volunteer for his dedication to the Alzheimer’s Unit patients at Brookdale Boynton Beach Senior Living on April 15. Negri, who is a percussionist and certified Alzheimer’s educator, marries caring for people and his love for music through an interactive musical program that allows Alzheimer’s patients to interact with familiar music that stimulates their long term memories and lifts spirits. Stephanie Newark, Clare Bridge Program manager, said “We are delighted to recognize this wonderful man with such a big heart who is dedicated and compassionate about what he volunteers his […]

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The King’s Academy Opens New Aquatic Center

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New Aquatic Center

During a special ribbon cutting and opening ceremony that included ceremonial laps by the school’s swim team, The King’s Academy opened its new Full-Page Aquatic Center on April 2. The 10 lane, 25 yard x 25 meter pool, with a 3,000 sq. ft. pool house consists of locker-rooms, coaches’ office, concession, and storage areas. For competition purposes the pool will operate a hi-tech Colorado Timing System software with underwater touchpad sensors. It will be used for swim team practices and meets, PE classes, elementary intramural program, swim lessons, summer swim camps, adult fitness classes, lifeguard certification courses, and more. The […]

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Youth Commit to Remain Drug Free at Teen Challenge Carnival

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Teen Challenge South Florida Davie Women’s Home hosted their 5th annual “Kick Drugs Out of Our Community” carnival outreach at Liberty Park in Davie last month. This drug prevention and awareness event was free to the community offering food, fun and prizes for guests of all ages. Teen Challenge, along with their many supporters and volunteers, spent the day saturating the community with the love of God and the hope of a better future. Young people of varying ages participated in a “Say NO to Drugs” hat and T-shirt decorating contest, putting their time and talents into preparing entries that […]

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Hope Women’s Center Banquet Celebrates Life

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Hope Women’s Center Banquet

On April 13, Hope Women’s Centers hosted their 28th annual fundraising banquet, “Hope Changes Everything,” featuring American film producer Jason Jones as the keynote speaker. Jones, who worked on the pro-life films “Bella” and “Crescendo” and the film “Little Boy,” which opened in theaters April 24th, shared his personal story of how abortion impacted his life as a teenager. Alexander Star, who first visited Hope as the boyfriend of a client, shared how he now uses his talent for Christ and creates music to challenge his generation. Guests previewed the premier of his music video, “Our Women,” an edgy, honest […]

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11th Annual Place of Hope Golf Invitational Supports Foster Children

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Golf enthusiasts with a heart for children raised funds for Place of Hope on March 23 at the 11th Annual Place of Hope Golf Invitational. More than 150 participants made safety and security a reality for a growing number of Florida children. “As of the end of March, nearly 1,200 children were in out-of-home care in Palm Beach County. During the month of February alone, 95 additional children entered the county’s child welfare system,” said Place of Hope Executive Director Charles Bender. “Events, such as this golf tournament, while fun and recreational, play a significant role in helping our organization […]

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