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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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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