Local Churches Send Youth to Spread the Gospel

Geoffrey Still
2 Aug 2016
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This summer, churches are sending people all over the world — to Germany, Brazil, India, France, England and many other countries to spread the gospel. Among them, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church is sending youth to Costa Rica and Christ Fellowship youth are traveling to Bolivia to answer the call to go into the world and make disciples. It is an opportunity for middle and high school students to get out of their comfort zone and put their faith into practice.   From Coral Ridge to Costa Rica Costa Rica, a former colony of the Spanish Empire, has a huge religious […]

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South Florida Baseball School Inspires Excellence

Geoffrey Still
1 Jul 2016
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Bruce Charlebois came to Parkland 20 years ago with a dream in mind: to open a school for baseball. Drafted by the New York Yankees in 1987, Charlebois had a career ending knee injury. The injury may have ended his career but not his love nor devotion for the sport. His passion for the sport led him to start a baseball camp, South Florida Baseball School (SFBS), for kids that has developed into a school that would train kids for college and even the Major League Baseball Draft. In 2005, Charlebois’ school also became a ministry for Christ. Taking a […]

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Calvary Sophomore Thanks God after Emergency Brain Surgery

Geoffrey Still
1 Jun 2016
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The month of May started out just as any other month for local sophomore, Elochukwu Eze. Eze, who moved here from Nigeria two years ago, is a student at Calvary Christian Academy and a starter for the Eagles Basketball team averaging six points and 12 rebounds a game. In recent weeks, however, Eze complained about headaches and claimed to be sensitive to light. Many of his teachers saw these symptoms but thought nothing of it. “He came into my class and didn’t look the same… For the past several months he seemed less happy and excited than he usually was,” […]

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When Lightning Strikes

Geoffrey Still
3 May 2016
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It is no secret that Florida is the lightning capital of the world. From 2005-2014, a total of 322 people died to lightning strikes in the U.S. and Florida lead the number of deaths with 47, according a study by Vaisala Inc. The worst year was in 2007 when 11 people died in Florida, six in South Florida alone.   On October 3rd, 2012, a group of sixth grade boys clad in football pads headed out to the field in driving rain. This was supposed to be another football practice for the middle school football team in Fort Myers, but […]

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Governor Scott Signs Pastor Protection Act into Law

Geoffrey Still
1 Apr 2016
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Churches, religious organizations and individuals may not be required to perform any marriages that would violate their conscience or be compelled to use church property for such ceremonies if they would violate their sincerely held religious beliefs now that Florida’s Pastor Protection Act has passed and been signed into law by Governor Rick Scott on March 10. The law also prohibits certain legal actions, penalties, or governmental sanctions against such individuals or entities. The move was made in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision of Obergefell v. Hodges that legalized same-sex marriages nationwide. Since the Supreme Court decision […]

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Surfers For Autism Raises Awareness

Geoffrey Still
1 Mar 2016
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In 2008, on a sandy beach in Deerfield, a handful of surfers congregated with one goal in mind, to raise awareness for autism and give kids with autism a fun experience. Starting with 40 surfers and raising $10,000 for autism charities in their inaugural year, it has grown into a highly anticipated annual festival of concerts, surfing, food trucks and paddle boarding. The 9th Annual South Florida Surfers For Autism Beach Festival will be held April 1 – 3 at Deerfield Beach. Chanel Stagner, whose daughter Taylor works for Island Water Sports that contributes surfboards and staff for the festival, […]

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Explorer Program Gives Youth a Taste of Public Service

Geoffrey Still
1 Feb 2016
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Imagine you are a police officer. It’s late at night and you’ve just pulled over a suspicious vehicle. As you and your partner approach the car, you must analyze and decide your next move in milliseconds. Suddenly, the driver jumps out of the car and approaches you shouting that he “wasn’t speeding.” As you firmly ask the driver to sit back in his car, the front passenger steps out and pushes past your partner. As your partner commands him to get back in the car, the passenger abruptly turns towards you and reaches for a dark object in his pocket. […]

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Wreaths Across America Adorns the Graves of Fallen Heroes

Geoffrey Still
1 Dec 2015
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All across the nation, American citizens expressed thanks to those who served in the military on Veterans Day. Veterans, both young and old, were given their day of love and reflection. Some, however, never live to experience that honor. That’s where Wreaths Across America comes in. When one sees the spectacular vision of graves with wreathes decorated in a festive and honoring fashion, it expresses a true sense of honor and gratitude. What is Wreaths Across America? Morris Worcester was the owner of Worcester Wreath Company in Maine. They specialized in delivering wreaths to people across the state. In 1992, however, a […]

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A Movement to Protect Pastors from Discrimination

Geoffrey Still
3 Nov 2015
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Two long years after the birth of the Pastor Protection Act in California and in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision of Obergefell v. Hodges, there is a movement in Florida and other states to pass legislation that would protect pastors from having to perform any marriages that would violate their conscience and prohibit the use of church property for any such marriages.   The History of the Movement Started in January of 2013 by Mark Leno, a homosexual Senator from California, The Pastor Protection Act was passed in California to prohibit discrimination of clergy and other religious […]

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Honor Flight Takes Veterans to War Memorials Built in their Honor

Geoffrey Still
29 Sep 2015
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For the past 3 years Honor Flight South Florida (HFSF) has provided South Florida vets with a trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the many war memorials built in their honor. It is a trip they may never forget.   History There are a projected 1,583,700 veterans in Florida and it is expected to grow, according to the Department of Veteran Affairs. While Honor Flights have taken veterans from all over the United States on these trips for years, it seemed that South Florida was not well served. That all changed, however, when Rick Asper came to the field. In […]

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