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Les Feldman: A Look Back at 2024 through the Pages of GOOD NEWS

We are proud of our renowned, top drawer monthly columnists and their incredible contributions. We also honor our standing features like “Good News Wants To Know,” featuring 30 to 40 prominent South Florida Christian/ business leaders,  our traditional 4-month calendar and many other features, but here we highlight our front cover features and noteworthy articles published each month in timely news worthy fashion for our readers. We had a very active year. January: Christians stand with Israel. After brutal October 7th attack. COVER FEATURE: Dr. Susan Michael, USA Director International Christian Embassy Jerusalem leads a contingent in Washington, D.C. to stand […]

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Hope Women’s Centers – Creating a Culture of Life

Life hung in the balance on November 5, 2024, as Floridians went to the polls. A coalition of pro-life advocates, including pastors from around the state, had worked tirelessly to educate people on the dangerous and deceptive wording of Amendment 4, a ballot proposal to allow abortion in Florida up to the point of fetal viability – a term they failed to define. “If it had passed, the most dangerous place in the state would be the mother’s womb,” said Rob Pacienza, pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Joy Wright, executive director, and the team at Hope Women’s Centers, faith-based […]

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Holy Cross Health Begins Construction of Free-Standing ER

Mallets shattered concrete blocks marking the “ceremonial groundbreaking” of the Holy Cross Health Free-Standing Emergency Department (FSED) on November 6 in Deerfield Beach, only the second in Broward County. About the Holy Cross FSED The new 25,000-square-foot FSED will offer comprehensive emergency services, including advanced diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, ultrasound and CT scans and also have a fully functional on-site laboratory. There will be private treatment and exam rooms, as well as a dedicated ambulance bay for fast and efficient emergency response. The FSED seeks to reduce patient wait times and will be open 24/7, making emergency services convenient […]

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Dr. Alveda King Addresses Pro-Life Benefit Breakfast

More than 250 people attended Broward Right to Life’s annual Benefit Breakfast on Saturday, November 16, at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale.  “It was such an inspiration to be with so many like-minded people. I left energized and encouraged,” said one attendee. Dr. Alveda King Speaks at Pro-Life Breakfast The Breakfast keynote speaker, Dr. Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King and the founder of Speak for Life, told her story of two past abortions and how her 1983 conversion to Christ led to her pro-life commitment.  Dr. King said her mother planned to have an abortion while pregnant […]

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BiG Children’s Foundation Celebrates Education Center Groundbreaking

BiG Children’s Foundation held a Groundbreaking Ceremony for their Education Center for at-risk youth on Friday, November 8 in Oakland Park. BiG Children’s Foundation is on a mission to change the trajectory of at-risk teens, who have entered the foster care system as victims of abuse, neglect and abandonment, setting them on a path to success. They aim to do this by restoring their health, training them to be self-sufficient and providing the skills, education and professional development they need to thrive. The Education Center will include a multi-purpose education space, artspace and learning lounge as well as a health […]

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Huckabee, Trump Congratulate CRM on 50 Years

Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee (1996-2007) congratulated Coral Ridge Ministries on its 50th anniversary at a Golden Gala celebration November 16, at The Boca Raton. Huckabee spoke just days after President-elect Donald Trump asked him to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel.  A long-time friend of Israel who has visited the Jewish state some 100 times since he first went there in 1973, Huckabee said the opportunity to be ambassador, “which I was not expecting,” was a “God thing.” Huckabee’s new boss, President-elect Donald J. Trump also sent congratulations: “For five decades this ministry has been used to transform […]

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StrikeForce 421 Announces Grant Semi-Finalists

StrikeForce 421, a dynamic women’s giving circle dedicated to advancing the kingdom of God, recently hosted an inspiring mixer at the Lauderdale Yacht Club. Attendees, including new and prospective members, had the opportunity to hear from President Christine Auker and passionate board members about the impact of their collective mission. The highlight of the evening was the introduction of the 2024-2025 semi-finalists — local organizations that exemplify their vision to make a lasting difference in the community for Christ. Semi-finalists include Homes United Ministries, Inc., City Changers, OneHope/Purpose Academy, Relate Well Live Well, Watermark Gospel, Seafarers’ House, The Mavuno Project, […]

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Experience the True Meaning of Christmas at the Museum of the Bible

This Christmas season, the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., invites you to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior whose arrival transformed history. From November 18, 2024, through January 6, 2025, the museum offers something for everyone, from soul-stirring concerts and hands-on workshops to engaging storytelling and a festive Christmas Market.   A Grand Hall of festive delights Step into the heart of the Museum, where the Grand Hall becomes a free-access hub of holiday cheer. Visitors can sip warm drinks at the café, peruse the curated Christmas Market for unique gifts, and be serenaded by local […]

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Over 100 Golfers Tee Up for Orphan’s Classic

This year marked the 15th Annual 4KIDS South Florida Orphans Classic, presented by Gunther Motor Company. The event took place at Coral Ridge Country Club, where over 100 golfers came together for a day filled with camaraderie, competition and purpose. Players not only enjoyed a round of golf but also engaged in a meaningful mission: raising funds to support children and families in crisis. Success of the Orphan’s Classic The success of the event was made possible by the incredible commitment of the community. With an exciting online auction and a selection of luxury raffle prizes, these initiatives not only […]

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Food For The Poor Celebrates Partnership to Support School Meals in El Salvador

Food For The Poor (FFTP) acknowledged World Food Day on October 16 with the launch of a digital fundraising campaign aimed at addressing chronic malnutrition among children in El Salvador. The campaign is supporting a collaborative effort between FFTP and World Food Program USA for the United Nations World Food Programme’s work to support school meals in El Salvador. “We are so excited about this project in El Salvador,” said FFTP President/CEO Ed Raine. “We really respect World Food Program USA and how they have consistently presented themselves on the caring side of developing a partnership.” On the eve of […]

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