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Church Behind Bars Brings Inmates New Life

Shelly Pond
2 Oct 2014
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More than 65 female inmates were baptized on the grounds of the Women’s Homestead Corrections Institute during a special service in August at Church by the Glades’ Prison Campus in Florida City. Initiated in January, the Prison Campus is bringing change to a community of women who attend services weekly at the Homestead facility, and a second prison campus was opened in the Dade Correctional Institution for Men in September. “While this is a limited environment, we serve an unlimited God,” said Past David Hughes, senior pastor of Church by the Glades, located in Coral Springs. Sending a core team […]

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Rays of Hope

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1 Oct 2014
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Hope Women’s Centers provide accurate information and compassionate care to women and men facing pregnancy decisions. Their free and confidential services include pregnancy testing, options counseling, limited ultrasounds, a 24-hour hotline, medical referrals, limited STI testing and treatment, support for family members, referrals for social services and post abortion support. Last year more than 6,800 patients visited Hope Women’s Centers. Here are just a few of their stories. Angela’s Story As a single woman, I felt scared and totally unprepared to be a mother. When I realized I might be pregnant, I was overwhelmed by the pressures I was facing: […]

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Lifesavers in the Storm

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As one of the highest abortion impact areas in the nation, Broward County is home to 23 known abortion clinics. Last year alone more than 12,000 abortions were reported in the county; however, based on the economics of running an abortion clinic, many experts feel these numbers may be highly under reported, possibly reflecting only those abortions paid for by check or credit card. It also does not include hospitals and doctor’s offices where abortions are performed. A lifeline for women in distress In the midst of this great need for protecting human life, Hope Women’s Centers operates five pro-life […]

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Same-Sex Marriage Battle Continues

Keisha McDonnough Virtue
12 Sep 2014
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Despite a Florida law defining marriage as a union between a man and woman, the battle over the definition of marriage continues to be fought in Florida and throughout the nation. In April of this year Key West bartenders, Aaron Huntsman and William B Jones – who have been a couple for 11 years – sued Monroe County for a marriage license. Similarly, same-sex couples along with LGBT advocacy group, Equality Florida Institute, sued the Miami-Dade County for the right to marry. The gay marriage battle in Florida is being mirrored across the entire nation. In fact in 2013, the […]

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Knox Theological Seminary Names President

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9 Sep 2014
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Dr. Samuel Lamerson has been named President of Knox Theological Seminary. Following the resignation of Dr. Ronald Kovack from the presidency in 2012, the seminary has had interim presidents including Dr. Lamerson since January 2014. Dr. Lamerson is the longest serving faculty member and has advanced through roles such as director of admissions, dean of students and dean of faculty. A member of the first graduating class at Knox in 1993, he has been at the seminary since 1989 when Dr. D. James Kennedy founded it under the guidance of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Dr. Lamerson will continue to teach […]

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Place of Hope Dedicates Cottage for Extended Foster Care

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Place of Hope held a ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication for their newly remodeled Honda Classic Cottage at the Villages of Hope campus in Lake Park on August 26. With a generous donation from The Honda Classic’s host foundation, Children’s Healthcare Charity, Villages of Hope was able to begin renovations on their Extended Foster Care (EFC) dormitory including a new metal roof, impact glass windows, and a fresh coat of paint on the interior and exterior. The EFC program, “My Future, My Choice,” gives youth the option to remain in foster care following their 18th birthday through the age of […]

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Runners Compete in TKA Lion Run 5K

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More than 250 runners in ages ranging from 4 through 76 participated in The Sixth Annual The Kings Academy Lion Run 5K and Kids’ Run on August 25 in West Palm Beach. The Kids’ Run included a 1-lap route around the track where kids raced against the TKA lion mascot. The 5K race was a more challenging course that traverses the campus. Medals were presented to first, second, and third place winners male and female overall, first place male and female masters, and first place male and female in each age division.  Johnny Marting (18:08) and Annie Vallace (21:46) took […]

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A Taste of Germany: Checkers Old Munchen

Shelly Pond
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Floridians can experience a taste of the old country without pulling out their passports when they visit a quaint family restaurant tucked away in Pompano Beach. Checkers Old Munchen, located just east of Federal Highway on Atlantic Blvd., serves up authentic German fare in a fun, friendly atmosphere. A History of Checkers Old Munchen The Zagat-rated restaurant was established in 1982 by Detlef Neman, who came to South Florida from Munich where he worked at a 5-star hotel. Although he passed away, his recipes, once tacked to the kitchen wall, have been carried forward by his nephews. Mathew Moore, his […]

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Taking the Gospel into Public Schools

The Good News
1 Sep 2014
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 “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” –  Matthew 9:37-38 NLT First Priority clubs exist on over 165 campuses in southern Florida seeking to share the Gospel in public schools. This is done through student-led campus clubs meeting once a week. Many are shocked to hear that First Priority only has 12 paid staff members. A team of twelve staff members network an unpaid volunteer staff of 165 faculty sponsors and well over 125 youth pastors and leaders, […]

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Connecting the Church to Reach the Campus for Christ

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Three of the largest school districts in the country are right here in South Florida: Miami-Dade County is the 2nd largest, Broward County the 5th and Palm Beach County is the 12th. These are only three of the five counties First Priority serves. Startling evidence shows that 96% of those students do not attend church or show evidence of a personal relationship with Christ, which demonstrates the urgent need for us to meet them where they are — the campus. The greatest influence on a teenager is a peer, so First Priority partners with the local church to equip students […]

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