Heisman Trophy Winner ‘All In’ for Jesus and Team

Heisman Award Winner Marcus Mariota and the Oregon Ducks are gearing up for a Rose Bowl Appearance on New Year’s Day. But before his Heisman Award-winning season, The Fellowship of Christian Athletes had a chance to sit down with Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota, the Oregon Ducks quarterback who has been a Heisman favorite all season long. Mariota, who was introduced to FCA while in high school and became more involved in college, said that he strives to go “All In” for Christ and his team. “All of us at FCA couldn’t be happier for Marcus Mariota,” said Les Steckel, President […]

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Residents Can Now Test and Secure Amplified Phones at No Cost

Broward County, Florida – Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI), the non-profit distributor of specialized telecommunications equipment for people with hearing loss and speech disabilities, and Broward County audiologists announced a new partnership aimed at educating Florida residents about hearing loss solutions and resources available throughout the state. As part of FTRI’s #KeepFloridaConected campaign, Broward County residents can test a new home phone that amplifies incoming sounds up to 50 decibels at area audiologist’s office. Designed specifically for people with hearing loss, residents who qualify for the FTRI program can secure the phone at no cost. FTRI is making this testing […]

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Experience Handel’s Messiah

The New Presbyterian Church Concert Choir, professional orchestra and soloists present the most popular and beloved oratorio ever written in the English language, Handel’s Messiah, on Sunday, December 14 at 2 p.m. The concert will be held at Pompano Beach High School, 600 NE 13th Ave. in Pompano Beach. Directed by Steven Hammaker, the performance will include solos by Carrie Quarquesso, Philip and Caitlin Alongi, Emilia Acon, Gibson Dorce, Lloyd Reshard Jr., Michael Irvin, Orlando Valdes and Maryann Webel. Handel’s Messiah spans the whole redemptive message of Scripture: the prophecy of Christ’s coming and His birth, His suffering and death […]

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Step Back in Time at Bethlehem Revisited

First United Methodist Church of Coral Springs invites you to step back in time to Bethlehem Revisited, a living interactive recreation of the town of Bethlehem as it may have appeared 2,000 years ago. This five-day family-friendly event begins Friday, December 12th and will close on Tuesday, December 16. On week nights, you can enter the city between 7 and 9 p.m. with entrance an hour earlier on Saturday and Sunday at 6 p.m. The historic recreation includes a walled city utilizing more than 30,500 square feet of lumber. While awaiting entrance into the city gate, visitors may encounter Roman […]

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StrikeForce 421 Makes First Grant Awards

In the inaugural year of south Florida’s first Christian women giving circle, StrikeForce 421 awarded $70,000 in grants to four finalists on November 13. More than 50 women gathered at the historic Stranahan house for the announcement. After reviewing 11 requests, Trees of Hope, dedicted to healing the wounds of sexual abuse and equipping communities to safeguard their children, received the largest sum of $48,000. Well of Sychar, an organization providing counseling and shelter for women and their children who have suffered under domestic abuse, received a grant of $20,000. And two additional ministries were granted a $1000 each. They […]

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SF HEAT 5K Run Raises Funds for Home School Athletics

Close to 200 people participated in the South Florida HEAT (Home Education Athletic Teams) 5K Run/Walk and Family Fund Day on Saturday, November 22 at Markahm Park to raise funds for the FHSAA accredited high school sports program. A Christian based, not-for-profit organization working with homeschooling families, the SF HEAT develops tomorrow’s servant-leaders by applying life lessons available from the interscholastic athletic arena. Established in 2004, the SF HEAT enables homeschooled kids to compete against public and private schools. What started with track and field now includes boys’ and girls’ soccer, cross country, swimming, tennis and band. Over the years […]

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Care Packages Aid Ronald McDonald House Families

Staff members from Foresters, an international financial services provider, put together 140 special care packages on November 20 for children and families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Fort Lauderdale. A “home-away-from-home,” Ronald McDonald House keeps families close together when their seriously-ill or injured children are hospitalized. These special care packages included items such as deodorant, toothpaste, a toothbrush, tissues and shampoo. Ronald McDonald House will host its 11th annual Home for the Holidays on December 6th from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ronald McDonald House of Fort Lauderdale, 15 S.E. 15th St., Fort Lauderdale. The event, which is […]

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Shoe Boxes Spread Christmas Cheer

Students from Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School in Fort Lauderdale packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child and helped load their “love boxes” onto a truck in November. Earlier students from Trinitas Academy in Plantation delivered “overflowing” Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes packed by the students and their teacher, Allison Maxham. The next step in the journey for these boxes will include a trip to Charlotte, N.C., where they will be processed and sent out to one of 130 countries. The gifts will bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to needy children in the far ends of the earth. Although […]

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“In God We Trust” Displayed in Miami Lakes

The Town of Miami Lakes posted America’s congressionally-approved national motto “In God We Trust,” last month in the chamber where they conduct the people’s business. The plaque was presented to Miami Lakes Mayor Slaton by Jacquie Sullivan, founder and president of In God We Trust America, an organization designed to promote patriotism by encouraging elected officials to “Vote Yes” to display “In God We Trust” in their City and County Chambers. According to Sullivan, there are nearly 350 cities and counties across America that have already voted “Yes” and are now courageously displaying the motto in their chambers. For more […]

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Football Fans and Foodies Scored Big During Grill-Off

Miami Dolphins legends and South Florida chefs went head-to-head at this year’s “John Offerdahl’s Broward Health® Gridiron Grill-Off Food, Wine & Tailgate Festival.” Nearly 3,000 attendees sampled grilled entrees paired with premium Gallo wines, while raising over $50,000 for Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation. The 2014 Judge’s Choice Champions were former Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder and Chef Chris Miracolo of S3 Restaurant for their Grilled Cobia Fish Taco recipe. This sustainable seafood dish was featured as part of Guy Harvey’s Sustainable Seafood Village. For the second consecutive year, former Miami Dolphins safety Glenn Blackwood and Chef Victor Franco of Oceans 234 […]

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