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 […]

“Christmas at the Oasis” is an annual and free event organized by Oasis Church in Pembroke Pines, FL and beginning this year also at Oasis Church in North Miami, FL. The event, which was first introduced in 1994, is known for its array of Christmas lights – over half a million of them. The Christmas lights serve as another part of the church’s missions outreach, hoping to engage those lonely and hurting during the holidays. The event is family-friendly with several activities for children of all ages. Oasis Church currently holds the Guinness World Record™ for largest display of nativities on location at the Pines campus […]

The New Presbyterian Church 100-voice Concert Choir, Professional Orchestra and Soloists present the most popular and beloved oratorio ever written in the English language, Handel’s Messiah, on Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 p.m. The concert will be held at the Pompano Beach High School, 600 NE 13th Ave. in Pompano Beach.   The Program will be directed by Dr. John L. Wilson and Samuel Metzger will play the Organ and Lisa Wilson will play the harpsichord.  Tickets are not needed.  Admission is free – an offering will be taken.  Along with the singing of the choir and soloists, the audience will […]

             With daylight growing shorter and holiday decorations beginning to festoon the stores, it can be a sensitive time for seniors.  Already more prone to depression than the younger demographic, the problem can be exacerbated for those worrying about how the circumstances and processes of aging may change the coming holiday season. The “BluesBusters” teams from Emeritus at Springtree in Sunrise, Emeritus at Regency Residence in Margate and Emeritus at Deer Creek in Deerfield Beach are out in force to help local seniors not only survive,but thrive, during coming weeks.             Depression affects 15% of […]

WEST PALM BEACH – November 11th, 2013 – On November 8th, 2013, The King’s Academy welcomed over 700 grandparents to its West Palm Beach Campus.  Grandparents were treated to a special program performed by talented TKA students from Pre-K through 12th grade, continental breakfast, classroom visits, and commemorative photos with their grandchildren. Mr. Heath Nivens, Elementary Principal, explained the reason that King’s sets aside a special day to honor our grandparents every year, “Grandparents play such a tremendous role in the overall development of children. The memories they create with their grandchildren last a lifetime. Their influence and reinforcement of […]

Author announces release of ‘The Three Miraculous Prayers of King Hezekiah’ OCALA, Fla. – In his new book, “The Three Miraculous Prayers of King Hezekiah: A Good Man’s Example for Our Own Troubled Times” (published by iUniverse), author W.D. Crowder looks back to the Old Testament to find that the same miraculous answers to prayers that happened over 2,700 years ago are still possible for people in their own lives today.   According to Crowder, King Hezekiah was a person with enormous problems. The existence of his Jewish kingdom and people were threatened, as were his health and life. Yet, […]

ANNUAL TRASH 2 ART EXHIBITION Coming to Studio 18 in the Pines     October 14, 2013… Pembroke Pines, FL … Is it trash, is it art, is it both? Trash 2 Art, will open at Studio 18 in the Pines, 1101 Poinciana Drive, on December 3, 2013 and run  through December 27, 2013. All entries must be made of 75% scrap materials and are welcome from everyone. Registration forms and entrance fees can be found within the blog  located at http://bit.ly/trash2art2013 .  Fee rate vary for adults/children, members and non-members. The Opening Celebration of Trash to Art will be held on December 6, 2013 from  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 […]

City of Pembroke Pines presents King “Author’s” Round Table of Tales Saturday, November 16, 2013 10:30 a.m. Pembroke Pines Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street The first 1,000 children at the festival will receive a free book! Children in costume can join the 11:00a.m. Storybook Parade Children and adults alike enjoy the 2012 real life fairytale parade. Children are encouraged to come to the festival in costume, and join the Storybook Parade at 11:00 a.m. on November 16, 2013. The Twelfth Annual Storybook Festival and Parade King “Author’s” Round Table of Tales offers a host of activities and storyteller David Novak. Pembroke Pines, […]

Youth singing competition to take center stage as part of Tri-Rail’s sixth annual “Rail Fun Day” in celebration of its 25th anniversary  Pompano Beach, Fla. (October 18, 2013) – Tri-Rail invites talented kids to audition for “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent,” a singing competition for youth ages 5 to 17. Kids throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties will compete for a chance to perform at Tri-Rail’s sixth annual “Rail Fun Day” community celebration, where one act will be awarded a $500 grand prize.  Auditions will be held on Sat., Dec.7 at SFRTA/Tri-Rail’s Administrative Offices, located at 800 NW 33rd Street in Pompano Beach.  “Tri-Rail […]

WHAT: New for 2013, Place of Hope is adding a timed 5K to its annual Hope Walk, which began as a fitness- and family-oriented fundraising event in 2008. With the addition of the 5K, Place of Hope hopes to welcome running and exercise enthusiasts, who train at shorter distance events for upcoming 10Ks, half-marathons and marathons. As always, the Fifth Annual Hope Walk & 5K invites everyone to a day filled with fun activities, starting with a pre-walk warm-up, a two-mile journey through the life of a child in foster care, followed by family-fun activities, such as a dodge ball […]