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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How Does Health Care Sharing Really Work?

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9 Jan 2017
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Later this month, uninsured Americans around the country—or those looking for a change in how to pay for expensive health care—will face the Jan. 31 Affordable Care Act deadline. Many questions will be part of that decision, and Samaritan Ministries International, which accepts applications all year, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about health care sharing. Health care sharing has existed for decades, but many are only recently learning about this simple, non-insurance, direct-sharing approach, especially in the wake of a changing health care landscape. For 22 years, Samaritan Ministries has provided its members with the refreshing opportunity to […]

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Thousands Expected to Walk for Freedom on February 25

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3 Jan 2017
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In an effort to raise awareness and funds to combat the issues of human trafficking, The Freedom Challenge has created a movement to walk for freedom on February 25. Thousands of people; men, women and children, around the nation will walk virtually or attend one of three events in Florida, Colorado or Georgia. South Floridians will walk will in solidarity at 8 a.m. on Pompano Beach on the north side of the pier to walk to be voices for the 45,800,000 people caught in modern –day slavery and oppression. The goal is for each person to help raise awareness and […]

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Israeli Prime Minister delivered Christmas Greeting at Christian Embassy in Jerusalem

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22 Dec 2016
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid a visit to the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, December 21, to deliver his annual Christmas Greeting to the Christian world. In his traditional holiday greeting, Netanyahu stated: “To all of our Christian friends around the world, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I send you these greetings from Jerusalem. I’m standing in the courtyard of this magnificent International Christian Embassy. I’m so proud of our relations with our Christian brothers and sisters. I wonder for many of you if you remember the experience you had when you first visited Israel, […]

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Trinity International University Makes Strategic Moves

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3 Nov 2016
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Trinity International University (TIU) has announced its second strategic move to improve facilities and expand its local programs in the South Florida area. Last August, classes in Miami-Dade moved from a church site to a facility in Kendall with administrative offices, current technology and the classroom space needed to serve their Miami students. This month the Davie campus is moving to a location in Miramar to better fit their growing needs. These new facilities were designed especially for educational purposes and are expected to enhance the deliverance of all programs. The new site is conveniently located off of I-75 on […]

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Local Church Honors Homeless Couple with Wedding Ceremony

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3 Aug 2016
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On Saturday, July 16th, Kat and Sal Taylor said “I do.” While all weddings are special, this one felt different. It tugged at the heart a little more. Why? Because Kat and Sal are part of the homeless community here in Fort Lauderdale, and on that Saturday, they were able to celebrate their love with a beautiful wedding ceremony at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, surrounded by friends. Kat and Sal have been together for 16 years, and through a series of unexpected circumstances, they found themselves homeless. They have been involved with the benevolence ministry and community at Coral Ridge […]

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Santa Claus Visits Local Hospitalized Children

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As Santa Claus enjoys his summer vacation and the warm South Florida weather, he visited hospitalized children at Palms West hospital in July. The visit was courtesy of the Believe in Santa Foundation. Santa spends quality time with each hospitalized child in an effort to brighten their day, and help them forget about the reason they were admitted in the first place. He delivers presents, poses for photos, listen to Christmas wishes and speaks one-on-one with each child. Keith Carson, founder of the Believe in Santa Foundation said, “Our Organization helps children in need any time of year with visits […]

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Bible Study Group Celebrates Christmas in July

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Friends and family of the Calvary Chapel Plantation Women’s Bible study group, “The Thursday Night Chica’s,” gathered on Saturday, July 9th to pack more than 700 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. This bi-annual event has occurred for over 8 years. Yearly, the group commits to pack over 1,000 gift-filled boxes for children around the world.  July’s packing event surpassed other years by approximately 75 boxes, and in November they will gather again. The ladies collect items year-round that will serve as “mission trips in a box,” spreading the love of Jesus Christ to children around the world through Samaritan’s […]

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Fishing Tournament Takes to the Waves for Foster Children

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Open seas, smiling faces and the chance to haul in the ‘big catch’ greeted the fishermen of Place of Hope’s first Fish for Hope KDW (Kingfish, Dolphin Wahoo) Tournament on June 25. The new fundraising event welcomed 41 boats to Sailfish Marina, as competitors fished not only to win fantastic prizes, but also to support individual children in Place of Hope’s care. The winners of the Heaviest Overall Fish was Mike McCormack, who caught a 33-lbs Kingfish for Team Jane. In each category the first place winners were Team Jane, Mike McCormack, 33 lbs. Kingfish; Team Mikayla, Jason Doyle, 9 […]

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The South Florida Ford Fordistas Held The Pop-Up, a Night of Boards and Art

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Fordistas, the ever-changing arts and culture platform by South Florida Ford, held The Pop-Up, an evening showcasing a collection of six Miami artists’ visions reflected on surfboard canvases.  The evening raised awareness of autism and benefited Surfers Healing, an organization that enriches the lives of children living with autism by exposing them to the unique experiences of surfing.  The event was held on July 9th at The Fordistas Gallery 2930 NW 7th Ave, Miami. The project stemmed from The Pop-Up, an iconic surf move that denotes the switch from paddling to surfing stance. It is a pivotal turning point for […]

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