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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Bourbon and Blues Event Raises $35,000 to Fight Human Trafficking

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  Freedom Challenge’s Team Advent, a group of optimistic women from Advent Church in Boca Raton devoted to the cause of ending the enslavement of women and children worldwide, held a fundraiser March 24th. Through generous donations the group raised $35,000 that will be used to support projects in India and Moldova. According to Susan Hagen, Team Coordinator, “Blue is the color of the National Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign and the Blues are a genre of music that addresses the darkest issues of life with an unstoppable optimism, so it seemed fitting for the participants to be dressed in blue […]

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Semi-finalists Unveiled at StrikeForce 421 Breakfast

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  It was a packed house at StrikeForce 421 Spring Breakfast on April 5th. Semi-finalist ministries were unveiled and made presentations for grant consideration. Winning presenters will be awarded grants during an upcoming event on October 26, 2018. The Semi-finalists under consideration in 2018, include Mount Bethel Human Services Corp, Urban Youth Impact, South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary, Inc. , First Priority South Florida, and ​Living Water Christian Counseling Center. The participants of the Strikeforce 421 giving circle believe in radical, life-changing generosity, and that together, we can accomplish what not one of us can do on our […]

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Abandoned Church Renovated for Homeless Veterans

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3 May 2018
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    On Tuesday, April 17, The Home Depot Foundation partnered with Rebuilding Together Broward County to transform a former church into the future HOPE South Florida community center for homeless citizens and veterans. Projects helped transform the sanctuary into a multi-purpose dining and education room, and outfit offices for the entire HOPE and HOPE4Vets staff. More than 60 members of Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate-led volunteer force, completed the work on their day off. This project in Ft. Lauderdale is part of The Home Depot’s ongoing efforts to improve the homes and lives of U.S. military veterans and […]

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Dr. Glover Honored for Prevention of Abuse and Neglect

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2 May 2018
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  Dr. Rosby Glover was honored as the 2018  Recipient of the Alan and Marsha Levy Champion of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Award in gratitude for his lifelong efforts to help keep kids safe.  The award was sponsored by Broward Aware and presented by Honorable Judge Kenneth Gillespi. The award was presented to Dr. Glover at Broward Aware’s Family Fun Day held on Saturday April 14, 2018 at Franklin Delevoe park.  There were vendors from dozens of community based organizations on hand to speak with event goers about their services and offer resources available to local residents. A tasty […]

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BiG Cardio Impacts the Community for its 11th Year!

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25 Apr 2018
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BiG Cardio returns on Saturday, May 5, celebrating 11 years of benefiting the community. Produced by BiG Children’s Foundation (BCF) – a non-profit organization that provides opportunity and hope for foster teens and at-risk youth—the annual BiG Cardio 5K and Multi-Sport Event is a unique blend of fitness, sports and family fun. With more than 10 different fitness and sport activities to choose from and dozens of other attractions, it’s become one of South Florida’s favorite events. The event was designed to reach several different audiences simultaneously in one location, so there is something for everyone in the family. “It’s […]

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