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VanDorn Named International Swimming Hall of Fame’s First Chaplain

The Good News
9 Jul 2019
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The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has named Mark G. Van Dorn, lead pastor of Florida Faith Church, a multicultural community “Living Faith For Real People,” as the first Chaplain ever appointed by organization. The ISHOF Board of Directors and the City of Fort Lauderdale approved the relationship in a formal document on April 4th, the day before the official groundbreaking for the renovation of the Aquatic Center. “ISHOF’s mission stresses the importance of sharing cultures, which naturally extends to the support of all beliefs and faiths,” said Brent Rutemiller, ISHOF CEO. “This is a huge global statement for […]

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Twins Rescued Mid-Abortion After Brave Mama Changed Her Mind

Katie Franklin
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“Alexis” was stunned. She was about six weeks pregnant, undergoing an ultrasound at Charlotte, North Carolina’s busiest abortion facility, A Preferred Women’s Health Center, when the ultrasound technician nonchalantly uttered a word that would change her entire course: “Oh—twins.” Alexis wasn’t shown the ultrasound, but the impact of those words was enough. She’d always wanted twins. As her mind tried to sort through her emotions and this new piece of information, she was given the first drug in the chemical abortion regimen and handed the second to take within 48 hours. She was still in a daze as she left […]

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First Families Move Into ‘A Rick Case Habitat Community’ in Pompano Beach

The Good News
3 Jul 2019
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The first seven families received the keys to their new homes at “A Rick Case Habitat Community” in Pompano on June 27 during a private dedication ceremony attended by Governor Ron DeSantis and other dignitaries. The homeowners included Cassandra Baker, Krystal Brown, Tiesha Duncan, Deresha Ferguson, Victoria Griffin, Erneika Mejia and Edna and Tyrone Mckinney. “These are hardworking, deserving families who earned their homeownerships” said, Nancy Robin, CEO/Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Broward. The total project is estimated to cost over $18 million in funds that will be raised and leveraged through partnerships with corporations, foundations, government agencies, the […]

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Pain ≠ Suicide: Survivor Kristen Anderson Will Share Her Incredible Story on July 28

Kristan Torres
2 Jul 2019
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Whether it’s the Fort Lauderdale Airport shooting, hurricanes or the more recent tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, our community has been through a lot of pain. However, pain does not equal suicide. Overwhelmed by wave after wave of emotional trauma, Kristen Anderson, author of Life in Spite of Me, Extraordinary Hope After a Fatal Choice, no longer wanted to live. One January night, determined to end her pain once and for all, the seventeen-year-old lay across train tracks not far from her home and waited to die. Surviving her suicide attempt but losing her legs launched Kristen into […]

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Bramos Makes Ministry A Family Affair

Shelly Pond
1 Jul 2019
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If you are involved in Christian ministry in South Florida, especially worship or youth ministry, there’s a strong possibility you’ve encountered a member of the Bramos family. For Victory Life Church Senior Pastor Ron Bramos, his wife Cheryl, their four biological children, two affectionately “adopted,” and their spouses, ministry is definitely a family affair. Meet the Bramos An administrative assistant at Calvary Christian Academy, Cheryl Bramos also facilitates the women’s ministry at Victory Life Church in Plantation. Their daughter Maegan Wallace serves alongside her husband Joshua “JW” Wallace, the executive pastor at Victory Life Church and formerly West Broward area […]

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All American Patriotic Celebration in Fort Lauderdale on June 30th

The Good News
25 Jun 2019
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On Sunday, June 30th, at 10:30 a.m., First Baptist Fort Lauderdale will be celebrating the Independence of our great country, as well as the freedom that we have in Jesus, our Savior, with an all American patriotic worship service. The God  &  Country celebration will include live patriotic music, featuring Soloist Jackie Stressman, a military presentation of the colors, worship music brought by First Baptist’s very own Choir & Orchestra, all-American treats, confetti and pyrotechnics for the community to enjoy. “We are looking forward to welcoming our friends and neighbors in the Fort Lauderdale area and beyond to our God […]

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Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation Gala Raises $245,000

The Good News
24 Jun 2019
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Donning their best gold attire, more than 500 guests arrived at Revolution Live to celebrate The Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation 15th Anniversary Gold Party on Saturday, June 1st. The event, which raised over $245,000 for local cancer-stricken children, included an open bar, specialty food stations, unique interactive entertainment, a Go Gold Challenge, sophisticated silent auction, raffle, dancing, art that rocks by Perego and a surprise performance by Shannon, “Queen” of freestyle and dance-pop music.  Gold was the chosen theme as it is the color symbolizing childhood cancer. During the event, Sandra Muvdi, President and CEO of Jessica June Children’s […]

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Good News Wants to Know… What book do you recommend for Summer?

The Good News
19 Jun 2019
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This summer many look forward to relaxing on the beach or by the pool with a good book. So this month, Good News Wants to Know… What is a book you would highly recommend and why? Also, what book are you looking forward to reading this summer?   As part of the Luis Palau National Women’s Prayer Team,  I am looking forward to reading Palau: A Life on Fire, scheduled for release June 4.  It is the spiritual memoir of Luis Palau – often referred to as the Latin Billy Graham.  Just days after being diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, Luis […]

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Need Some Good News?

Dr. Gary Hewins
17 Jun 2019
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Since this publication is meant to be all about “good news,” I thought that I would share some timeless truths regarding good news with you today. Good News: God’s interest in you will always exceed your interest in Him. Even if your interest wanes, His attentiveness to you remains constant. God doesn’t just love you. If “just loving you” was His nature, then His love could wane as you become more unlovable. God is love. There is nothing you can do to cause Him to love you more, and there is nothing that you can refrain from doing that would […]

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Rob Hoskins Honoring Our Fathers

Rob Hoskins
13 Jun 2019
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  I can’t think of a better way to honor my father than to share his incredible and inspiring story- Rob Hoskins. It’s a phenomenal story, really. My Dad, Bob Hoskins, has been tirelessly doing the Lord’s work for nearly 75 years — well beyond the age of retirement! As a seven-year-old boy, dad received a vision from the Lord and preached his first sermon just a few days later. His evangelistic outreaches as a boy brought thousands to Christ. His missionary journeys as a teenager launched new churches. Mom and Dad raised us in Lebanon, serving as missionaries in […]

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