Men Gather at Small Group Bible Studies in Palm Beach County

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22 Aug 2018
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The Gathering Palm Beach County facilitates small groups in 24 county-wide locations from Boca Raton to West Palm Beach to Jupiter and out west to Loxahatchee. Get encouraged and equipped for life’s journey through Gathering Palm Beach County’s affiliated small groups. Meeting in car dealerships, boardrooms, coffee shops, churches, these groups engage men to be fully alive in the marketplace and beyond.    

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Good News Wants to Know … Who Gave You Your First Personal Bible?

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13 Aug 2018
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My first personal Bible was given to me in 1969 by a representative of “The Gideons international,” when I was inducted (drafted) into the United States Army. Reading from this Bible almost every day gave me the spiritual strength to carry out my military infantry duties while serving in Germany and Vietnam. O’Neal Dozier, Pastor, Worldwide Christian Center     My first personal Bible was given to me by paternal grandmother Ann Connor. At the time it didn’t mean much to me, but now I don’t have the words to express how grateful I am for the gift of a […]

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Good News Wants to Know … Your Favorite Vacation Spot or Summer Tradition

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25 Jul 2018
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The lazy days of summer are upon us, which means many are taking time off from their community efforts to vacation and spend time with family. As we continue this feature designed to acquaint you with community leaders who are making a difference in South Florida, this month Good News Wants to Know… Does your family have a favorite vacation spot or summer family tradition?   For 20 years we spent a week enjoying water sports on Lake June in Lake Placid, Florida, followed up by a week at the Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC) Southeast Christian family conference in […]

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Students Exploring Health Careers Visit Covenant Village

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3 Jul 2018
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Covenant Village of Florida recently played host to a group of 25 high school students participating this summer in the AIM (Achieve in Medicine) High program at Nova Southeastern University. Those students are exploring careers in health professions. The visit to Covenant Village of Florida was an opportunity to spend time with residents and obtain a point of view regarding what life is like for older adults. While at the community, residents interacted with the students by showing them some of the creative art projects such as Create-a-Bear and woodworking. The Villagers, a resident band, played a few songs for […]

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Cross International Provides Rapid-Response Relief To Volcano Survivors

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 Cross International in partnership with its sister relief agency Cross Catholic Outreach, provided immediate aid in response to the devastation caused by the sudden eruption of Guatemala’s Fuego Volcano. The volcano spewed a river of red-hot lava and pushed thick clouds of smoke nearly six miles into the air, and it continues to pose a risk to nearby villages. The initial impact of the disaster was staggering. Approximately 3,000 people were evacuated and 99 confirmed dead (that number is expected to rise, officials fear, perhaps reaching hundreds). More than 200 are reported missing. An entire village was completely destroyed by […]

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Boca Christian School Student Awarded Gates Scholarship

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20 Jun 2018
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Boca Raton Christian School is proud to congratulate Senior Stephanie Casting, on being awarded the prestigious Gates Scholarship. Stephanie is one of only 300 high school seniors nationwide who will receive this scholarship established by Bill and Melinda Gates. Stephanie has been a Boca Christian student since 3rd grade. She has been active in leadership groups such as Student Council, National Honor Society and Chick-fil-A Leader Academy. Stephanie was twice selected for All State Band for trombone. She also plays violin in the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County. The Gates Scholarship covers college expenses for four years including room, […]

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Park Summit Seniors Recreate Prom Memories

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11 Jun 2018
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Do you remember your Senior Prom? Where were you? What did you wear and who was your date? Many elderly residents living at Park Summit, a long-term care center in Coral Springs, were able to relive their senior prom experience. On May 24th, an enthusiastic group of willing volunteers from Parkridge Church of Coral Springs partnered with Hear2Heart Outreach of South Florida to recreate one of the most memorable experiences in an individual’s lifetime. It was an afternoon filled with music, dancing, food and laughter; everything you would expect from a senior prom including the crowning of a Prom King […]

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Firewall Students Serve South Florida

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Firewall Centers held its Fifth Annual Serve-A-Thon on Saturday, April 28th, where over 500 Firewall students, their mentors and volunteers engaged in seven service projects throughout Broward County and learned the value of giving back. Firewall Plantation, Western and Blanche Ely High students visited three elderly care centers through Heart2Heart Outreach of South Florida. While there, Firewall students played games and read with the residents, taught them how to better use their phones and cleaned the facilities. Firewall Indian Ridge Middle and North Side Elementary students beautified North Side Elementary by restoring the outside areas, painting and laying sod in […]

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Coral Springs Christian Academy Graduates Last Class

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6 Jun 2018
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Faced with excessive repairs in the wake of Hurricane Irma, Coral Springs Christian Academy (CSCA) will graduate its last class in 2018. According to Joseph E. Sanelli, CSCA Head of School, CSCA was founded in 1971 to minister to students in a Christ-centered learning community which instills the vision and practice of excellence in academics, character and service for God’s glory. The school has enjoyed many celebrations and faced many challenges over the years – athletes making it to the professional level, performers using their craft to entertain, and of course the many alumni who are making a positive impact […]

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Calvary Church Breaks Ground on New Ministry Center

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4 May 2018
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Calvary Church held an official groundbreaking ceremony for its Next Step Ministry Center in Jupiter on Sunday, April 22. Hosted by Calvary’s Board of Directors, Pastors and Staff, the celebration honored the construction launch for a 35,000-square-foot facility that will double the church’s capacity and ability to impact its congregation and beyond. “For us, the church is not a building; it is the people that make up the church, and our desire is for everyone who enters our doors to experience the life change of God’s grace and love,” Pastor Dan Plourde remarked. “Marriages will be restored, addictions will be […]

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