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Don’t Squander Your Summer – Make Time for Training, Relationship Building and Fun

Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts
2 Jul 2018
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Last month we talked about looking at the summers as a time of real investment into our children.   We must remember that we have such a limited number of summers until our children are emancipating from our homes.  We can utilize summer to focus on our relationships and have fun as a family; but we also can use our summers to teach and train.   Many good things can be planted in a child’s schedule this summer. But as parents, we should carefully think about planting the best seeds in our child’s life. Instead of just “filling time,” choose to […]

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Evangelism that Unites the Church

Brad Jones
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The gospel is good news that Jesus Christ has entered human history and through his life, death on a cross and resurrection, all who are united to him by faith are forgiven of their sin, reconciled to God and counted righteous. (2 Corinthians 5:21) From the very beginning, Church United has focused on bringing evangelism to the center of our collective efforts. As we seek to bring spiritual, cultural and social renewal, all of what we do to demonstrate the gospel is connected to the central mission of declaring the gospel and making disciples of Jesus. As a church planter […]

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Habitat for Humanity of Broward Breaks Ground on Its Largest Project

Shelly Pond
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Habitat for Humanity of Broward celebrated the groundbreaking of “A Rick Case Habitat Community,” its largest project to date, on June 6 by recognizing the philanthropists behind it. The nine-acre site in Pompano Beach will feature 77 affordable homes and a publicly accessible park in the area of NW 15th St. and NW 6th Ave. near Blanche Ely High School and Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. About Habitat for Humanity Considered to be among the largest of its kind in the nation, the $18 million project was lauded by Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson and Governor […]

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Always Be Prepared

Dr. Tommy Boland
1 Jul 2018
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“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15 NIV). As a pastor, I am confronted often with questions about the Christian faith. Some come from the saints of God and some come from skeptics. But regardless of where they come from, the Bible makes it clear that we are to be prepared to answer. The term for this is called “apologetics,” and the technical definition would be this – it consists of reasoned responses to questions […]

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Boca Christian School Student Awarded Gates Scholarship

The Good News
20 Jun 2018
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Boca Raton Christian School is proud to congratulate Senior Stephanie Casting, on being awarded the prestigious Gates Scholarship. Stephanie is one of only 300 high school seniors nationwide who will receive this scholarship established by Bill and Melinda Gates. Stephanie has been a Boca Christian student since 3rd grade. She has been active in leadership groups such as Student Council, National Honor Society and Chick-fil-A Leader Academy. Stephanie was twice selected for All State Band for trombone. She also plays violin in the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County. The Gates Scholarship covers college expenses for four years including room, […]

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Find a Vacation Bible School Near You

The Good News
13 Jun 2018
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Every summer parents across the country invest in their children’s talents, social development, personal and spiritual growth at Vacation Bible School (VBS). Churches throughout South Florida have planned out a spectacular summer for children to continue growing in “wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man” as Jesus did (Luke 2:52). They’ll learn about godly virtues through creative and fun activities, such as games, Bible study, adventure times, movies, music and more. Check with your home church to see what they have planned or choose from the following VBS dates, times and locations.   CLICK HERE FOR 2019 […]

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Rodriguez Lauds the Impact of Lifework Leadership

Shelly Pond
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As a graduate of Lifework Leadership’s Inaugural class more than 10 years ago, Miguel Rodriguez, CPA, PFS, Managing Partner of Rodriguez, Kinzbrunner & Company, LLP, has witnessed firsthand the impact the Lifework program and its alumni have had on his career, personal life and in the community. Applicable in today’s marketplace, Lifework Leadership is a nine-month course that examines the life of Jesus as the best example of leadership. The program includes teaching from nationally-known speakers, case studies with prominent business people, literary discussion and practical life application. The opportunity to connect with peers in relationships that enrich their personal […]

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Beautiful Applause

Elizabeth Mitchell
11 Jun 2018
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“She has done a beautiful thing to me” (Mark 14:6). Their names are not even mentioned, and yet the Lord bestowed the highest praise on three women who demonstrated courage in difficult circumstances. Their ordinary lives are not memorials for us to simply admire, but to emulate, compelling us to love the Lord more deeply and trust him more completely right where we are today. We meet one woman as she entered Simon’s house in Bethany “with an alabaster flask of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he reclined at table” (Matthew 26:7). Some of […]

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The Midwest Meets the Middle East

Omar Aleman
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“Can’t wait to see snow,” was my reaction when I learned that I had to travel to Chicago on a business trip at the ripe age of 22. I took a night flight, and although cold, the drive to the hotel was pleasant. A date at the federal courthouse awaited me the next morning, and since my lodging was only a couple of blocks from my destination, I decided to “hoof it.” And there it was… white, wet, cold snow. However, this stuff had no resemblance to what I had seen on television. Instead of falling from the sky, the […]

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Firewall Students Serve South Florida

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Firewall Centers held its Fifth Annual Serve-A-Thon on Saturday, April 28th, where over 500 Firewall students, their mentors and volunteers engaged in seven service projects throughout Broward County and learned the value of giving back. Firewall Plantation, Western and Blanche Ely High students visited three elderly care centers through Heart2Heart Outreach of South Florida. While there, Firewall students played games and read with the residents, taught them how to better use their phones and cleaned the facilities. Firewall Indian Ridge Middle and North Side Elementary students beautified North Side Elementary by restoring the outside areas, painting and laying sod in […]

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