Hundreds of Students Receive Gospel Message

During the week after Easter, the gospel was shared at more than 213 public school campuses across South Florida through First Priority Clubs! Over 273 students accepted Jesus and received Bibles!  “It has been incredible to witness the leadership and faith that the students in our Clubs exhibit every week as they invite and share the Gospel with their friends at school,” said Alyssa Forman, director of marketing & communications at First Priority. First Priority for Students For the last 24 years, First Priority of South Florida’s goal has been to share the Hope of the Gospel with students who […]

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Evening of Restoration Raises over $190,000 to Benefit 4KIDS

On Friday, April 8, Lady Carnarvon took supporters of 4KIDS through a “behind the scenes” journey of Highclere Castle, better known as the real Downton Abbey. Businesses, church partners, advocates for children, and sponsors gathered at The Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort in Delray Beach to enjoy an elegant gala to benefit children in need. Evening of benefits Presented by Hayes Locums and Park West Foundation, the evening was filled with stories of legacy and hope for generations to come. Thanks to the incredible support from everyone involved, 4KIDS was able to raise over $190,000 to reach children and families in […]

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Outreach Centers Serve a Thanksgiving-style Meal to Homeless on Good Friday

The Caring Place at Miami Rescue Mission (MRM) | Broward Outreach Centers (BOC) held street outreach events ministering to nearly 2,000 homeless and hungry on Good Friday. For the first time in two years they are back out on the streets following the COVID restrictions. The theme, “Healing Physically and Spiritually,” offered over 200 volunteers an opportunity to show their passion and purpose in serving nearly 2,000 guests with a Thanksgiving-style meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, and assorted pies. Outreach Centers Feed the 2000 Following the example of Jesus who washed the feet of His disciples, volunteers […]

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Winners Announced for 11th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards

After a two-year hiatus, the highly anticipated 11th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood returned bigger than ever. More than 600 local notables, community leaders and members of the non-profit sector joined together at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood on Thursday, March 3rd to celebrate the inspiring work of Broward County’s non-profit agencies and to recognize the individual efforts of outstanding non-profit executive and board leaders. Over the years, 211 Broward has granted more than $244,000 back to non-profits through this event.  The winners of each of the 211 award categories were announced, each receiving an award and $1,000 for […]

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Palm Beach Atlantic University Celebrates Women of Distinction

Palm Beach Atlantic University continued a rich heritage of generous, creative, persistent, energetic women when it celebrated philanthropists Ronnie F. Heyman and Lois Pope at the 30th anniversary of Women of Distinction on February 22nd. Palm Beach Atlantic University honors previous winners Previous Women of Distinction honorees Frances Fisher and Eileen Burns reprised their roles as co-chairs of the luncheon. The annual event raises money for scholarships for outstanding female students. About 360 people attended the celebration at The Breakers, Palm Beach.  This year’s scholarship recipients are Sarah Foster, a junior from Jacksonville, Florida, studying molecular biology and biotechnology; Julissa […]

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Summer Camp Guide 2022

Summer camps can provide a wonderful opportunity for enrichment, independence, spiritual growth and fun! Here are a few local offerings and sleep away camps listed geographically from south to north.   Calvary Summer Camp 1708 North State Rd 7, Hollywood, FL 33021 Day Camp, Athletics Camps  Rising Pre-K4–12th grade students (age range depends on on camp type) May 31 – July 29 Cost: $235–$250 per week (depends on camp type; lunch included) 954-590-1600 CCAEagles.org/HWSummer *Face masks optional.   Summersational 880 South Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Religious, day camp 6 weeks old through 5th grade June 6 – July […]

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First Love

It is time for the church, the Bride, to come back to a revelation of first love.  I write this with affection and value to you, church of South Florida, the eklesia. I thank the Father for you, who has stood firm and stayed planted in a dry and weary land where at times it seems there is no water. You, church of South Florida, have endured. This is no small thing. Unity across borders, boundaries and denominations has strengthened you. The Father is so proud. Unity will always command His blessing.  However, beloved, in the midst of enduring, in […]

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StrikeForce 421 Gives Away It’s Millionth Dollar

On Friday, March 11th, StrikeForce 421 reached their God-sized goal of giving away their 1 Millionth Dollar to Christian ministries in South Florida in an effort to shine the light of Christ a little brighter in our region. The final grant rewards were announced during their Spring Grant Awards Celebration at the Grateful Palate. A community of pledge partners who pool their resources in order to have a greater impact, StrikeForce 421 is a giving circle whose partners believe in radical, life-changing generosity for both the givers and the recipients. Recipients of the Millionth Dollar Grant This season’s grant recipients […]

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Good News Wants to Know… – Russian invasion of Ukraine

As we watch the news reports and the seemingly global impact of the conflict, Good News Wants to Know… What has most surprised or impacted you since the Russian invasion of Ukraine? As one whose parents immigrated from the Ukraine and who still has relatives there, the invasion has impacted me on multiple levels. Viscerally, that Russia would brutally invade a sovereign nation such as they have is shocking and infuriating. Even more, though, it’s worrisome – what and/or who is going to stop Putin from expanding his terrorist attacks on other countries? It’s difficult to see how this ends in any […]

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Elev8Life Alumni Brings TLT Club to Purpose Academy

Heaven’lee Belknap trail-blazed the first ever TLT Club at Purpose Academy in Pompano Beach.  Heavenly, a Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) alumni, took on Dr. Andrea Hazim’s challenge to launch a club in which classmates would practice values and principles of serving leadership that make an impact in their world.  Elev8Life for Tomorrow’s Leaders It’s exciting to see young leaders form a community of TLT to help each other resist and overcome today’s “common culture,” which constantly demands their allegiance. TLT Club members proudly wear their IMPACT TEAM shirts that proclaim: “We aren’t the next. We are the now. We aren’t […]

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