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Banquet of Champions

The Good News
1 Dec 2011
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The Gold Coast Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will be paying tribute to legendary College Football Coach, Howard Schnellenberger on December 8, 2011 during the FCA’s Annual Banquet of Champions. The banquet, which will take place at Calvary Chapel in Fort Lauderdale, will also include a special tribute by former coaches and players who will honor Schnellenberger’s retirement from a renowned and prosperous coaching career. In addition to a variety of players and coaches who will be taking part in this event, FCA recently announced that H. Wayne Huizenga, President of Huizenga Holdings, will be the banquet’s keynote speaker. Schellenberger […]

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Be A Hero – Reasons You Should Adopt An Orphan

Dr. John Hawkins
2 Nov 2011
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4KIDS of South Florida has launched an innovative video project called Undercover Heroes that allows South Floridians to walk in a vulnerable child’s shoes and glimpse into a world they’ve never imagined. Doug Sauder, president of 4KIDS, says their goal is to take people behind the veil and have them experience the world of the new American orphan. This 30-minute documentary will air on prime time on local television stations during the month of November and be available on DVD. “We hope to educate people about the foster kids in our own backyard and partner with 1,000 sponsors to help […]

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So You Think You Can Grill?

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
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Join some of Broward greatest chefs (from your favorite restaurants!) and renowned Dolphin players on November 18 when the 2011 Gridiron Grill-Off hits the Pompano Beach Amphitheatre. Celebrities, charities and friendly competition will unite once again for John Offerdahl’s Second Annual Gridiron Grill-Off. Offerdahl, previously an all-pro linebacker for the Miami Dolphins, has been scouring South Florida’s tailgate parties and backyards for the next great recipe. Though he never officially attended culinary school (he actually has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry), Offerdahl spent most of his younger days firing up the grill with his father … and fell in love […]

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Pastor in Profile – Chris Calabro

The Good News
30 Sep 2011
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Name: Christopher Calabro Birthplace: Mineola, New York Job title: Senior Pastor – Spirit and Truth Ministries How and when did you come to know the Lord? I came to the Lord in 1998. I had been living my life my own way, getting myself involved in drugs and alcohol looking for something to fill the void in my life. That kept on leading me to a place of emptiness. I had always felt that God had something big for my life, however, I just figured He would wait until I was ready. God had other plans, and when I was […]

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The Salt of the Earth

Shara Vales
2 Aug 2011
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The Salt Changers Youth Group is establishing a mission called “Kindness and Respect” that will reach South Florida.  The group seeks to teach kids to show respect and kindness at school, home and in their daily lives. The Salt Changers website states, “Our mission is to impact others by providing a loving, safe, supportive, and spirit-filled environment that gives them a sense of belonging and a positive outlook on today’s society. Our focus is to steer youths away from crime and to provide an atmosphere of discipline, development and educational advancement.” With over 20 years of experience in law enforcement, […]

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Reach4Hope Project – Reaching Out To The Homeless

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
1 Jul 2011
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Hope South Florida is once again reaching out to the community with their ‘Reach4Hope’ project – a project that allows everyone a simple and easy way to get involved in changing the landscape of homelessness in South Florida. Hope South Florida, known as the “front door” agency for families that are experiencing a homeless episode, serves 98% of families that are registered on the homeless helpline and provides them with shelter, case management and holistic care. With the current state of the U.S. economy and many programs experiencing budget cuts or closing their doors, community action to help those who […]

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FIGHT CLUB: Fighting Injustice and Giving Hope for Tomorrow

Lisette Frevola
2 Jun 2011
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It is lunch time at a local high school. With prom only a few weeks away, students shuffle into Mrs. Anya Harrison’s classroom to plan and organize for the big event. After unveiling the fabric and hearing the instructions, the students take to the floor and begin folding and cutting organza. Similar meetings take place at schools across the country this time of year but this gathering of students is not what you would typically expect. They are here, not to work on party décor for the big social event, but to craft their school’s first ever “Flowerless Prom” as […]

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Core Solutions – At the Core of the Problem

Anitra Parmele
1 Jun 2011
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This year, Florida has already recorded 90,000 divorces and leads the nation for children in single parent homes. While the depressed economy has parents working two and three jobs just to survive, kids and teenagers feel abandoned and alone as they desperately search for significance and acceptance. Churches throughout our community recognize the need to reach out, but struggle with how to effectively connect with families. With the challenge of today’s economy, the local church is finding it difficult to provide adequate staff and resources to make a significant impact on families within the congregation and community. The Problem is […]

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