Columbine Survivor Shares a Message of Hope in the Aftermath of Parkland Tragedy

Shelly Pond
1 Mar 2018
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As the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School began to play out in the media on Valentine’s Day, the world took notice. For Crystal Miller, a survivor of the shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado 19 years ago, the events were far too familiar. Having survived the scene of the most intense violence, she now speaks from a place of understanding and has authored Marked for Life: Choosing Hope and Discovering Purpose in the Midst of Suffering. Crystal came to South Florida to meet with students, faculty and families from Douglas and spoke at several venues, including […]

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Armand and Susan Rocco Share Their Gift of Hospitality Through Kitchenworks

Shelly Pond
8 Feb 2018
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The kitchen is the heart of the home, but for Armand and Susan Rocco that extends beyond entertaining family and friends to being the focus of their business and service to the community. Susan Rocco founded the Kitchenworks alongside her husband, Armand, in 1989 after searching unsuccessfully for a quality, customer-service oriented design company to remodel her own kitchen. Now a licensed interior designer, Susan combined her flare for design with her gift of hospitality while Armand brought his love for gourmet cooking and his technical expertise to develop a line of high-end appliances with excellent customer service. History of […]

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Police Break Bread and Pick Up Paintbrushes to Build Community

Shelly Pond
3 Jan 2018
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A great divide has developed in America between law enforcement officers and the citizens in the communities they serve. This is particularly true after the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014 sparked a vigorous debate about the relationship between law enforcement officers and African Americans concerning the use of force. Seeking to bridge that gap, one national initiative is strengthening those relationships through home repair projects and community meals together. Titled “Building Community,” the program gained traction in Fort Lauderdale in November when members of the local Fraternal Order of Police stepped out of uniform and picked up paintbrushes. Repairing […]

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SunCap Partner Wadid Daoud Exemplifies Lifework Leadership’s Vision

Shelly Pond
8 Dec 2017
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“If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it.” This saying couldn’t be more true of Wadid Daoud, a founding partner of SunCap Real Estate Investments and several other ventures across the globe, including American Supply and U.S. Fibertech, Inc. Having attained a level of success in the business world, he’s equally involved in his church, community and family. While he’s always believed in bridging his faith with work, Wadid said his experience with Lifework Leadership, a program that examines the life of Jesus as the best example of leadership, rocked his view of how to live […]

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Bethlehem Revisited Marks its 25th Year Travelling Back in Time

Shelly Pond
5 Dec 2017
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First Church of Coral Springs, invites you to step back in time to Bethlehem Revisited, a living interactive re-creation of the town of Bethlehem as it may have appeared 2,000 years ago. The annual event, which is now in its 25th year, features a walled city utilizing more than 30,500 square feet of lumber. It includes an authentic marketplace where shop owners are eager to show their wares and demonstrate how they are made. Visitors will also find shepherds, Roman soldiers, storytellers and a living Nativity. O Ye Town of Bethlehem Bethlehem Revisited begins Friday, December 8th, and will close […]

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Revelation Ministries Plans Christmas Performances and Trip to Israel

Shelly Pond
20 Nov 2017
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Revelation Ministries, a Christian performing arts group from Southeast Florida, has announced its Christmas performance schedule of “The Gospel According to Scrooge” and plans for a major mission trip to the Middle East this summer. The news comes following the passing of the organization’s founder and executive director, Travis Johnson. Johnson was production manager at First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale for about 15 years before founding Revelation Ministries, which has shared the gospel with music and drama locally and in Ukraine, Russia, England and Israel. “I called him the gentle giant because he was so soft spoken, so humble […]

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Elizabeth Mitchell Releases New Devotional

Shelly Pond
6 Nov 2017
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Author and Bible Teacher Elizabeth Mitchell celebrated the release of her latest book, The Way There: Seeing the Journey Through, during a book signing event at Boca Raton Community Church on October 24. A collection of 120 inspirational devotionals, The Way There: Seeing the Journey Through offers “gentle reminders that God is completely capable to give direction and speak clearly through difficult times and the grind of daily life.” In an excerpt from the book, Mitchell says, “As travelers through life we trudge along with burdened backs, distracted minds, and wounded hearts. Where can we go for inspiration and courage […]

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Introducing South Florida’s Nonprofit Leaders

Shelly Pond
2 Nov 2017
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During this season of Thanksgiving, we would like to introduce you to some of South Florida’s critically important charities who are doing good for our community and the passionate leaders who guide them. We are thankful for the good work they are doing in a wide variety of areas from protecting our youth and advocating for single mothers to feeding the hungry or providing safe housing. Each charity is making an eternal difference in our community or the world in some way. We urge you to learn more about them and find a place where you can pitch in or […]

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Thrivent Introduces Hope Haven’s Wheelchair Ministry at Generosity Event

Shelly Pond
1 Sep 2017
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The Florida and Georgia Thrivent Member Network and Thrivent financial representatives held a Generosity Night on August 15 at Coral Ridge Country Club, featuring Hope Haven. The event raised more than $4,000 for Hope Haven International, a ministry that manufactures and distributes wheelchairs to children and adults with disabilities in developing countries worldwide. It also stirred interest among attendees in short term mission trips to deliver, assemble and personally fit the wheelchairs to recipients. Thrivent Brings Hope During the event, John Novoa, a Thrivent advisor, explained that as a Christian organization, Thrivent helps members be wise with money and live […]

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Thank You First Responder Celebrates Those Who Protect Us

Shelly Pond
31 Aug 2017
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  9-1-1 What’s your emergency?  When crisis strikes, we instinctively pick up the phone and call first responders, counting on them to drop everything and run to our aid.  Police officers, firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians take charge when others may panic, defusing violence, putting out fires, rendering first aid and transporting the injured. When calm is restored and patients are in recovery, first responders are on to the next call, often with little or no thanks or fanfare.  It’s what they do every day. These selfless heroes deserve our appreciation, and Thank You First Responder, a nonprofit organization, has […]

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