Urban League to Host 10th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast

Shelly Pond
25 Nov 2015
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People from all walks of life, cultures and faiths will gather for the Urban League’s 10th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, December 5, at the First Church of the Open Bible in Lauderdale Lakes. Focusing on the theme of thanksgiving, the Urban League of Broward County invites community, business, educational, religious and political leaders, including state legislators, mayors and other public officials, to convene in the spirit of prayer, peace and unity as they close out their 40th Anniversary year. Urban League Talk Rev. Henry “Trae” Green, III, pastor of Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, West Palm Beach, […]

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Adoption Month Advocates for Children Who Need a Forever Home

Shelly Pond
3 Nov 2015
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For the past 19 years, National Adoption Month has been recognized in November as a time to honor those who have opened their hearts and homes to a child in need and to advocate for all children still seeking a loving, supportive family. Adoption options include domestic adoption of an infant from a mother unable to care for the child, international adoption of a child from another country, or adoption of a child who is in foster care, often referred to as a modern-day orphan. Giving a child up for adoption can be a loving option for a woman facing […]

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Churches Pitch In to Build SafePlace Playground for Kids in Crisis

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When abused, abandoned or neglected children must be removed from their homes, 4KIDS of South Florida welcomes them to SafePlace, a temporary shelter where they are lovingly cared for while arrangements are made for appropriate placement in foster homes. Because this is an often scary and confusing time for children, SafePlace desires to provide a warm retreat from the storm. However, a necessary relocation of their facilities recently left SafePlace without an outside area for children to play and run off the stress of their situation, until two churches stepped in to help build them a playground. “It’s about the […]

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Food, Football & Charity Collide at John Offerdahl’s Gridiron Grill-Off

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  Food lovers and football fans will enjoy the Sixth Annual “John Offerdahl’s Broward Health® Gridiron Grill-Off Food & Wine Festival,” on Saturday, November 14th from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater. It’s a grill-off competition with Miami Dolphins legends and celebrity chefs from South Florida’s finest restaurants. Fans spend the afternoon eating, sampling fine Gallo wines, voting on their favorite grill recipes and competing with Dolphins players in the annual Cornhole Tournament. And it’s all designed to “Feed the Need of Kids in Crisis,” benefitting charities like 4KIDS of South Florida, Hope South Florida and nonprofits […]

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Women’s Conference to Impact the Nation

Shelly Pond
6 Oct 2015
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  Gathering women from all walks of life who believe it is time to stand up and speak out for America, Women Impacting the Nation will host its annual fall conference entitled “Raising the Bar 2015 – The Next Generation” on Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Palm Beach Atlantic University. It is designed to encourage women and equip them with truth that will impact their faith, family and freedoms as they hear national Christian leaders address today’s world issues in the light of God’s word. Women’s Conference The conference will feature appearances by Dove Award […]

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John Hawkins, Sr. is a Seasoned Counselor You Can Trust

Shelly Pond
5 Oct 2015
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When faced with relational, psychological or life challenges, it’s hard to know where to turn for guidance and support you can trust. John Hawkins Sr., president and co-founder of Gateway Counseling Center, has been working with couples and families since the early seventies and has published numerous articles and works specifically addressing how to develop healthy and functional relationships. As a pastor, he understands how to incorporate faith as a resource for achieving therapeutic and life’s goals. In 2007 he founded Gateway Counseling Center with his son, John Hawkins Jr. They offer counseling for individuals, couples and families of all […]

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Nick Vujicic Will Visit Florida Schools to Stand Against Bullying

Shelly Pond
1 Oct 2015
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Nick Vujicic, the Australian-born YouTube sensation and worldwide speaker who has shared his amazing life story to full-capacity crowds in venues across 54 countries, will visit six Florida schools November 3 – 6 to speak out against bullying. His powerful message will also be simulcast online and viewed live in school assemblies throughout the state. Nick’s story wasn’t always glamorous. Born without arms or legs, Nick was bullied so badly during his childhood that he attempted suicide at just 10 years old. Fortunately, Nick survived and soon began to see that he had a purpose in life. As a young […]

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Operation Lift Hope Gala Launches Mission to End Homelessness for Veterans

Shelly Pond
1 Sep 2015
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When it comes to Veterans and the homeless, Operation Lift Hope is embarking on a mission to leave no one behind. The Fort Lauderdale initiative spearheaded by developer Andy Mitchell, president and CEO of the Fairwinds Group, has brought together a coalition of business leaders, politicians, government and service providers, church and community members and local colleges – all united around the cause of ending homelessness for veterans in Fort Lauderdale by 2016. Currently, a staggering 18 percent of those who call the streets of Fort Lauderdale home are veterans. But after months of collaboration and planning to address this […]

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Student-led First Priority Clubs Bring the Gospel to School

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    Despite government limitations on prayer and Bible reading in public schools, the Gospel is still found on campus today through student led clubs supported by First Priority. By connecting the church with students to reach the campus for Christ, First Priority supported more than 5,000 students in 165 schools throughout Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast last year. At these Great Commission Clubs, which meet weekly, students are equipped to share the love of Jesus Christ with their peers who do not know Him. The results are stunning. A reported 3,496 students made professions of faith […]

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Volunteers Prepare For Christmas All Year Long

Shelly Pond
6 Aug 2015
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During the steamy months of summer, Christmas is typically the furthest from our minds, but Operation Christmas Child volunteers celebrate Christmas in July and all throughout the year by connecting with the community to collect donations and pack gift boxes.   Shoe box packing party On August 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Lake Worth Christian School, located at 7592 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, will host a “Shoebox Packing Party” to put together special gift-filled boxes to be sent to impoverished nations around the world by Operation Christmas Child to open doors to sharing God’s love. Lake Worth […]

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