First Priority Responds to MSD Shooting

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1 Mar 2018
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On February 14, 2018, a day that is usually filled with celebration turned into tragedy as a gunman stepped onto the campus of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and brutally took the lives of 17 students and faculty. Most everyone in our community has felt the weight of this, but for First Priority Club leaders and students, it was very personal, as one of their club members, Helena Ramsay, 17, of Coral Springs, was among the victims. First Priority’s mission is “connecting the Church to reach the campus for Christ.” Their team, in conjunction with area churches, has been actively […]

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Calvary Christian Academy Thespians Shine at Competition

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23 Jan 2018
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Pictured From Left to Right: Top Row: Jordyn Cervone, Katlyn Tully, Kelsey Wells, Juan Mojica, Jake Lane, John Roig, Amanda Hotte, Tyler Verrier, Madison Norman, Hannah Sherrod, Zoey Boyette; Middle Row: Anna Hopson, Jesse McCoy, Annise Venter, Angelina DeStefano; Bottom Row: Hannah Citelli, Steven Day, Sam Hernandez Willow Rachels, Ariel Feldman, Zoë Larson, Nicole Wroth Calvary Christian Academy Troupe 6817 competed in District 7’s One Act and Individual Event Competitions on December 7 – 9. On the first two days, the troupe competed against 11 other schools in the district and scored well with a *Superior in Technical elements and […]

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Westminster Choir Performs at Disney Candlelight Processional

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The Westminster Academy High School Choir performed two shows at the Disney Candlelight Processional on Wednesday, December 6. The Candlelight Processional is a fifty-minute show at the America Gardens Theatre in Disney’s Epcot that presents the Christmas Story told through song and narrated by a celebrity guest narrator. The narrator for December 6 was Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. All participating choirs sang 14 songs throughout the show. In order to be accepted to perform at this level, the high school choir completed a video and audio audition, which was recorded in the sanctuary […]

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First Presbyterian Church Welcomes New Pastor

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17 Jan 2018
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  First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale is pleased to welcome its new Senior Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley, and his wife, Kelly, to their new church home. Dr. Wrisley’s first service will take place on Sunday, January 21, 2018. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Wrisley has served five distinctive churches since being ordained in 1988. Prior to arriving at First Pres, he served for more than five years as Senior Pastor and Teaching Elder at First Presbyterian Church DeLand in DeLand, Florida. He has also served as Senior Pastor and Teaching Elder at University Place Presbyterian […]

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Covenant House Sleep Out Raises $226,200 for Homeless Young People

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9 Jan 2018
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Forty-nine volunteer “sleepers” raised $126,200 in support of the homeless youth and young adults served by Covenant House Florida by participating in the organization’s Executive Sleep Out for Homeless Youth at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale.  A challenge grant of $100,000 from The Salah Foundation brought the total to $226,200. “We’re very grateful to The Salah Foundation for its generosity and thankful for each participant who not only raised funds but also braved the elements to experience the fear, uncertainty and discomfort felt by homeless young people who end up our streets,” said Jim Gress, executive director of Covenant House […]

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Coach Key Inducted Into Broward Sports Hall of Fame

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6 Dec 2017
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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 […]

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Advent Church Members Impact Lives at Village of Hope in Haiti

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27 Jun 2017
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  “People always ask me, ‘Are things getting any better in Haiti?’ My reply is always, “At the Village of Hope in Haiti things are getting better every day, grace a dieu (thanks to God),” said Pastor Andy Hagen, of Advent Church in Boca Raton, who is speaking from experience. He has been leading mission trips to Haiti since 2003 and has travelled there over 25 times. “The situation in Haiti was not good even before the earthquake of 2010 that took the lives of between 200,000 and 300,000 people. But the quake and cholera epidemic that followed made things […]

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Former President of Wycliffe Bible Translators Passes at 100

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3 Apr 2017
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Dr. George Cowan, former Bible translator and president emeritus of Wycliffe Bible Translators International, (now the Wycliffe Global Alliance) went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at the age of 100. “No one exemplified Wycliffe and commitment to reaching people with the Good News in a language and form they relate to best more than George Cowan,” said Bob Creson, president and CEO of Wycliffe USA. “His passion and prayer life are legendary, and he will be missed greatly by the whole Wycliffe family.” George was born in Manitoba, Canada, on Feb. 23, 1916. He received […]

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Making Summer Camp Meaningful: A Youth Pastor’s Perspective

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1 Mar 2017
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This summer youth across South Florida will flock to summer camps of all kinds. It’s a time many of us look back on with fond memories and joy. Pastor Brody Howell will be leading a group of teenagers from First Baptist Church of Pompano to Ridgecrest North Carolina for a transforming week of camp. But for Brody, what will make this trip so nostalgic is that it will be the 15th Summer Camp he has lead over the past 16 years. In 2010, Pastor Brody took his passion and experience for camp to local churches to help organize and lead […]

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BiG Cardio is Back Celebrating 10 Years of Doing Good

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15 Feb 2017
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BiG Cardio returns on Saturday, May 6 celebrating its 10th anniversary and organizers say it will be better than ever. Produced by BiG Children’s Foundation (BCF), a non-profit organization that provides opportunity and support for at-risk youth, the annual BiG Cardio is a unique blend of all things fitness, sports, cycle and fun. With 10 fitness activities and sports to choose from, and dozens of other attractions, it’s become one of South Florida’s favorite events. Setting it apart from other events BiG Cardio is designed to make fitness a fun activity for everyone at every age. “Perfect for the entire […]

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