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The Irony of California’s Ousting of Campus Christian Groups

Jerry Newcombe
14 Oct 2014
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A disturbing story came and went, barely noticed a few weeks ago. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is being unceremoniously booted off the campuses of California’s 23 state universities. This begins with a process of “derecognizing” these as legitimate campus groups. Why? Though everyone is welcome at their ministry events, ICVF reserves leadership only for those committed to their goals and creed, just as a homosexual group would presumably reserve leadership for gays or those who affirm its pro-gay agenda orr a Muslim group for Muslims. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is a network of campus ministries. It is evangelical in orientation and has been around […]

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A Voice for Children

Annette Maraist
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When parents are dealing with drug or alcohol dependency, the children suffer. When parents are under financial pressure or other types of stress, the children suffer. These children often become victims of abuse, neglect or abandonment. Who speaks up for these children when they must be rescued from a bad situation? The Florida Guardian ad Litem Program supports children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected and are involved in Dependency Court proceedings. A Guardian ad Litem attends court proceedings, visits the child every month in his or her home and speaks to the court on the child’s behalf. A […]

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Celebrity Golf and Tennis Classic Benefits FCA

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Supporters of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes gathered for the 8th Annual FCA Celebrity Golf and Tennis Classic September 28 and 29 at the Coral Ridge Country Club in Fort Lauderdale. Wally Armstrong, a PGA touring pro and best-selling author, and Michael Blank, a former NFL player and NCAA Auburn National Champion, headlined the event which raised funds to impact coaches and athletes with the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as their Savior and serving. More than 40% of the program’s funding is provided through special events like this. For more information visit www.goldcoastfca.org.

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More than 100,000 Meals Packed for Stop Hunger Now

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First Church Coral Springs along with the international hunger relief agency, Stop Hunger Now, packaged 100,572 meals in September to be distributed throughout the global community. In three hours, 590 volunteers from the congregation, ages eight and above, assembled packages of rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and flavoring mix with 21 vitamins and minerals. Even children, ages four to seven, participated in a special setting for their age group. According to Pastor Alex, senior pastor, “Stop Hunger Now is about bringing people together to package meals for those who need food the most around the world. It was a fun-filled day […]

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Daytime Radness to Raise Money for Pechonis Family

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On Friday, October 24 Island Water Sports will present Daytime Radness to celebrate the local surf and skate culture while raising funds for the family of Deerfield Beach resident Phil Pechonis, who lost his battle to bladder cancer last month. Proceeds will help pay Phil’s medical bills and help support his wife Megan and their four children; Max (18), Zach (16), Katie (12) and Alex (10). Formerly a pastor at Calvary Chapel and Island Water Sports manager back in the 90s, Phil lived his life to the fullest. He was a walking example on how to live a just life. […]

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Join a Pro-Life Hero during 40-Days for Life

Carol Moore
3 Oct 2014
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In a day of cheesy and flawed sports and entertainment “superheroes,” John Barros is a true hero who is saving the lives of babies. John stands on the public right of way outside the Orlando Women’s Center, a small brick building on an Orlando street dedicated to the murder of at least 100 babies per week, trying to dissuade expectant mothers from aborting their unborn babies. He has carried out this mission full time — nine hours a day, six days a week — since 2010 with no remuneration save the incalculable value of saving lives. He estimates that over […]

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Hope Women’s Centers

marissat
2 Oct 2014
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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… [ Read More ] Hope Women’s Centers provide accurate information and compassionate care to women and men facing pregnancy decisions. Their free and […]

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Church Behind Bars Brings Inmates New Life

Shelly Pond
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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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Encountering the Ebola Epidemic

Bob Woods
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The most severe outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) since its discovery in 1976 continues to impact West Africa with the number of cases from the current outbreak outnumbering the combined cases from all known previous outbreaks. Beginning in Guinea in December 2013, the Ebola virus has spread to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Senegal. Missionaries from the South Florida area with projects in Liberia and Nigeria are responding with caution and prayer. Calvary Chapel in Liberia Chet Lowe, a Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale outreach pastor and former missionary to Liberia, said the people he knows who are ministering in […]

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Rays of Hope

marissat
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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