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The Rise And Impact of the Hispanic Church

Virgil Sierra
1 Nov 2017
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One of the things that stands out the most about South Florida is its rich cultural diversity. And although this diversity includes many ethnicities, Hispanics represent a large part of it. Population data released by the U.S. Census bureau in 2016 shows that the state grew by 1.46 million people from 2010 to 2015. Hispanics represent 51 percent of the growth. In five years, Florida’s Hispanic population grew 18 percent overall – six times more than non-Hispanic whites and more than twice as fast as blacks. As would be expected, this growing demographic of Hispanics in the South Florida community […]

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Spiritual Friendship and Marriage

Norm Wise
5 Oct 2017
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“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another”  (John 13:34-35 NIV). “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13). I have been counseling people since 1972. I began counseling married couples in 1982. Most of these couples have been people who professed faith in Christ Jesus. They sang in choirs, served on deacon boards and went on mission […]

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Community Brings Hurricane Relief

Lydia Hicks
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In the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, South Floridians, nonprofits and church communities are giving intentionally to bring relief to the hardest hit areas in the Keys and Puerto Rico. As the Acts 2 Church shared its possessions “with all, as anyone might have need” (Acts 2:45), so are faith-based organizations and community leaders. While it would be impossible to recognize them all, here are a few who are making a difference worthy of support. Foster kids give back On September 18, Place of Hope, a unique faith-based family-style foster care organization, gathered a group of church volunteers and […]

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Church United Announces Vision 2020

Edwin Copeland
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Church United began with a simple question: what if we could change the narrative of South Florida? What if our community became known as the best place to live, to work, and to raise a family? Similar to our own stories, the story of South Florida is far from over. The vision of Church United has always been beyond any one church, key leader, or organization— it is about the flourishing of South Florida. A vision rooted in the belief that as the gospel saturates the region, generosity is reigned, stronger families are formed, Sunday’s faith would be more connected […]

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“A Question of Faith” Wrestles with God in the Midst of Tragedy

Nicholas Haddock
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The film, “A Question of Faith”, focuses on three families who lead completely different lives. Pastor David Newman, while inheriting his father’s church, neglects his family for work. Kate Hernandez is a single mom who owns a restaurant business. Kate’s daughter, Maria, yearns to be the first in her family to attend college. John Danielson owns a failing construction company and he is facing serious financial issues. John is hopeful that his daughter’s vocal career is successful for his own personal gain. When tragedy strikes, it forces all three families to reach a crossroad. Each family has their faith tested […]

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Celebrating 30 Years of Reaching Children

Rob Hoskins
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If you grew up in the church like I did, you’re familiar with the lyrics of a sweet song often played during the altar call, when people were invited to come forward and indicate their decision to follow Christ … “I have decided to follow Jesus / No turning back, no turning back.”   It’s a song for the beginning of your relationship with Jesus … but it’s also a song that carries you along the way. “The world behind me, the cross before me … No turning back, no turning back.”   As OneHope remembers and celebrates 30 years […]

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An Invitation Back to Church

Anitra Parmele
1 Sep 2017
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Do you want to go to church with me this Sunday? It seems simple enough to invite a friend, family member, neighbor, co-worker or even stranger to attend a church service with you, but according to studies by The Barna Group, behind these words (or others just like them) are some startling statistics. 2%- Only 2 percent of church-going people invite someone to church in a given year. 73%- Close to three quarters of unchurched adults in the U. S. were never invited to church. 82%- If invited by a trusted friend or relative, 82 percent of the unchurched (defined […]

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Why The Church Can’t Be Colorblind

Rob Hoskins
31 Aug 2017
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“Perhaps the most powerful weapon we have, in having significance in our life and an impact on the world, is the love we have for each other.”- Rob Hoskins Discussing race, cultural diversity, and equality can be a harrowing ordeal because of all the differing perspectives and opinions on these topics. Especially on the heels of yet another racially charged attack, this time in Charlottesville, VA. Yet, regardless of the challenges to navigate, these are necessary conversations to have if we desire to see wrongs righted, hurts healed and a Church that reflects the heart of God. Don’t be colorblind […]

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Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Plans to Launch LauderdaleLead

Lydia Hicks
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Businesspeople from all walks of life meet monthly at Boca Raton Community Church for BocaLead to enjoy a casual lunch and take away a few principles to help their professional life grow. This popular event, pioneered by Pastor Bill Mitchell, a businessman for 25 years, is now being offered in Fort Lauderdale beginning in September as LauderdaleLead. While BocaLead will take place September 7 at Boca Raton Community Church, LauderdaleLead will launch on September 21 at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, with Mitchell initially sharing the same lesson introduced at the earlier event. “The Heart of a Leader,” “Lead by Example,” […]

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Thank You First Responder Celebrates Those Who Protect Us

Shelly Pond
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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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