Local Press Releases

Branches Celebrates Groundbreaking in Florida City

Previously Anonymous $7–Million Donor is Disclosed Name of Facility to Become Trish and Dan Bell Family Branches Center  Miami, Florida – March 7, 2014 – Branches celebrated the official groundbreaking ceremony of its Branches Florida City building project on Wednesday, February 26th. The project is located at 129 SW 5th Avenue, Florida City. At the groundbreaking, the name of the facility was unveiled as the Trish and Dan Bell Family Branches Center – Florida City Campus. The new facility is scheduled to open its doors by September 2014. Branches provides holistic and long-term services to help families break the cycle of poverty through […]

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“Machine Gun Preacher” Sam Childers appearing in Boca Raton March 8-9

BOCA RATON, FL; Feb 28–Sam Childers, better known as “The Machine Gun Preacher” is coming to Boca Raton for a special two day speaking engagement hosted by Salt Church. Childers will be speaking Saturday March 8 at 6:30 pm and Sunday March 9 at 10:30 at Don Estridge Middle School, 1798 Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33431. The event hosted by Salt Church will include the premier of Childers’ documentary Saturday night and he’ll be the guest speaker at the Salt Church service Sunday morning. Childers is best known for his inspiring mission to save children in war torn […]

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Senator Ted Cruz Reads to Students at The King’s Academy

  WEST PALM BEACH – February 28, 2014- The King’s Academy welcomed Senator Ted Cruz of Texas to campus as part of the school’s “Read the Most from Coast to Coast” kick-off rally this morning. After meeting with the school’s High School Political Science Club and taking questions from students, Senator Cruz was introduced to more than 400 Elementary students, where he read Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham. Senior Charlie Hobbs, president of the Political Science Club, said, “The senator could not have been more gracious in coming to speak to the TKA Political Science Club. He spoke with […]

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OVER ONE HUNDRED COUPLES PLAN TO GET HITCHED IN GROUP WEDDING

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (February 25, 2014) – The weekend of March 8 and 9 will be one for the record books for Potential Church, as over a hundred couples plan to get married or renew their vows in front of family and friends. The church is offering couples a free group wedding and renewal ceremony, complete with photography, video and a reception to follow. Lead Pastor Troy Gramling, who will be officiating the celebration, challenged couples to evaluate their relationships and decide to commit. This event caps off the church’s 5-week teaching series, Family Restoration, which focuses on bringing the […]

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From Gangs, Drugs, and Crime to Soldier for Christ

Innovo Publishing, LLC Releases The Tommie Scott Story: From Gangs, Drugs, and Crime to Soldier for Christ by Tommie Scott. Summary / Description: Innovo Publishing, LLC released The Tommie Scott Story: From Gangs, Drugs, and Crime to Soldier for Christ, the real-life account of how Tommie Scott was able to escape a life of poverty, drugs, crime, and gangs. This book is available now in the U.S. and internationally in paperback, hardback, Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook, Apple iPad/iPhone, Google Android, and other smartphone editions. – Innovo Publishing, LLC released a new Christian title, The Tommie Scott Story, written […]

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Rail Fun Day Taking Place January 25th

TRI-RAIL CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY DURING ITS “RAIL FUN DAY” ON JANUARY 25 Free community event to feature “South Florida Kids Got Talent” with 12 talented young singers  Fort Lauderdale, FL (January 16, 2014) – Tri-Rail’s “Rail Fun Day” will return, celebrating the commuter rail system’s 25th anniversary, on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at         Tri-Rail’s Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach. The sixth annual community celebration will offer families a FREE, fun-filled afternoon of arts and crafts, interactive games, face painting, giveaways, food trucks and the highly anticipated “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” singing competition, featuring the talents of 12 kids […]

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Evening in the Courtyard

FEBRUARY 20, 2014 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: The Center for Philanthropy | 700 South Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach Come enjoy an interactive global experience as you take in the sights, sounds, and tastes of every region where Women in the Window International works!  Our special guests will be Paulina and Edna from Ghana. Hear how Paulina and Edna’s lives have been dramatically transformed. Listen to reports from recent trips to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Give to the mission in a variety of ways, including a silent auction of one-of-a-kind global items. (Only cash or checks […]

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Jamie Lober to Be Recognized as Leader in Rare Disease Fight Second Year in a Row

By: Charles Horn  Jamie Lober jumped in the boxing ring and started making big, winning punches in the rare disease fight at the beginning of 2013.  “My first year doing this was very significant because 2013 was the 30th anniversary of the Orphan Drug Act and the National Organization on Rare Disorders,” said Lober.  During her speeches she emphasizes the urgency she feels toward improving the government’s approach to healthcare policy and the dire need for what she refers to as ‘the right research,’ themes that she continues to play up in interviews.  In a large public forum consisting of […]

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Get a Sneak Peak of Miami Youth for Christ’s New Building

GREATER MIAMI YOUTH FOR CHRIST AND KIX  INVITES THE PUBLIC TO “SNEAK-PEEK” INTO ITS NEWLY-PURCHASED YOUTH BUILDING IN HOMESTEAD  ON TUESDAY, DEC. 17TH. The Excitement Is Building as Youth Leaders Gather To Cast A Vision For A New and Improved KIX Building That Will Accommodate More Students! Bonnie Rodriguez, Executive Director of Greater Miami Youth For Christ, today announced that the organization’s long-sought effort to seek a bigger home for its expanding youth program in Homestead and Florida City has met with success. The 5,000 square foot building, located at 1088 Mowry Drive, has recently received zoning rights from the […]

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Corban University Signs Unique Partnership Agreement with Mars Hill Church

Salem, Ore.– Starting in the fall of 2014, Corban University of Salem, Ore. and Mars Hill Church will offer a 24-credit Bible certificate at the Mars Hill Bellevue, Wash. Campus. Classes are slated to begin in the fall of 2014. The curriculum will include Bible and Theology Foundation, Ministry Skills Foundation, Introduction to Bible, Introduction to Theology, Christian Worldview and Apologetics, Biblical Spiritual Formation, Gospels, Bible Study Methods. “We are anticipating a great, ongoing relationship with Mars Hill Church, pending approval of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities,” said Corban Provost Matt Lucas. “This certificate is not included under […]

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