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Why The Church Can’t Be Colorblind

Rob Hoskins
31 Aug 2017
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“Perhaps the most powerful weapon we have, in having significance in our life and an impact on the world, is the love we have for each other.”- Rob Hoskins Discussing race, cultural diversity, and equality can be a harrowing ordeal because of all the differing perspectives and opinions on these topics. Especially on the heels of yet another racially charged attack, this time in Charlottesville, VA. Yet, regardless of the challenges to navigate, these are necessary conversations to have if we desire to see wrongs righted, hurts healed and a Church that reflects the heart of God. Don’t be colorblind […]

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Thank You First Responder Celebrates Those Who Protect Us

Shelly Pond
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  9-1-1 What’s your emergency?  When crisis strikes, we instinctively pick up the phone and call first responders, counting on them to drop everything and run to our aid.  Police officers, firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians take charge when others may panic, defusing violence, putting out fires, rendering first aid and transporting the injured. When calm is restored and patients are in recovery, first responders are on to the next call, often with little or no thanks or fanfare.  It’s what they do every day. These selfless heroes deserve our appreciation, and Thank You First Responder, a nonprofit organization, has […]

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Fastest U.S. Marathon Runner to Appear at Christ Church

The Good News
30 Aug 2017
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Ryan Hall, the fastest US marathon runner, will appear at Christ Church on Saturday and Sunday, September 9 and 10. Hall holds the US record for the half-marathon and became the first US runner to break the one-hour mark for that event. He is also the only American to run a marathon in less than 2 hours, 5 minutes, a time he set at the 2011 Boston marathon. He represented the United States in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. A man of faith, Hall has relied on God as his coach, even listing God as his coach on a […]

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Partners Honored at Feeding South Florida Community Breakfast

Gabriella Morris
8 Aug 2017
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Feeding South Florida held its Inaugural Summer Hunger Ends Here Community Breakfast on July 12th at Signature Grand. At the breakfast, Marlins President David Samson addressed the crowd and discussed the Marlins Foundation $100,000 Charity Partner Anniversary Gift that was presented. The contribution will allow Feeding South Florida to acquire a new refrigerator-tractor trailer, which has the capacity to distribute an additional 3,000,000 lbs. of food per year throughout South Florida. Feeding South Florida honored their Partner Agencies of the Year, Mt. Pisgah Church and Full Gospel Church along with Volunteers of the Year: Dora Gonzalez, Thomas Gonzalez, Sarah Brown […]

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Faith-Based Organizations Helping Overcome Opioid Addiction

Shelly Pond
3 Aug 2017
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The nation is facing an opioid epidemic. In May, Governor Rick Scott declared a public health crisis in Florida. Opioid overdoses claimed 582 lives in Broward in 2016, nearly two each day, which is higher than lives claimed by car accidents or gunshots, according to Broward Sheriff Scott Israel. Fighting the Opioid Addiction A Community Action Team, comprised of 45 to 50 treatment providers, doctors, community organizations and enforcement officials, is working hard to find solutions. And in July, 82 drug dealers and traffickers were arrested during a three-day crackdown in Broward to help curb opioid abuse and the rise […]

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25 Years After Hurricane Andrew, What Will This Hurricane Season Bring?

Stanley Goldenberg
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Hurricane season officially lasts from June 1st through November 30th, and 2017 has already seen four systems reach tropical storm strength. However, most activity typically occurs during August through October – the peak months of the season. August 24th will mark the 25th Anniversary of Hurricane Andrew. Andrew was one of only three hurricanes known to have made landfall in the United States at Category 5 intensity, was the most destructive hurricane in Florida’s history, and up until 2005, was the costliest storm in U.S. history. Most people want to know if their home or community will be impacted during […]

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Rock the Universe Returns to Universal Orlando Resorts™

Shelly Pond
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Florida’s biggest Christian music festival, Rock the Universe™ returns on September 8 and 9 with a weekend of soul-stirring music, faith and fun! The two-day event can be a great outing for church youth groups, families and friends. You can enter to win tickets from the Good News online at www.goodnewsfl.org/RTU2017. Rock the Universe Performers Enjoy performances by some of Christian music’s most compelling artists. This year’s roster of GRAMMY, Dove, and Billboard award-winning acts includes Chris Tomlin, Lecrae, Kari Jobe, Lauren Daigle, 7eventh Time Down, Social Club Misfits, Steven Malcolm, Hollyn, GAWVI and Kolby Koloff performing on Friday. Saturday […]

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Interdependence is Better than Independence

Steve Davis
3 Jul 2017
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“Free,” she sang! The short soprano’s powerful voice firmly hit and held such a high note I actually looked up to see if the glass in the chandelier would shatter! We were standing in the outside lobby at the American Adventure pavilion in Epcot at Disney World Orlando. A group of eight professional singers were entertaining us. They were amazing! The presentation included several patriotic songs featuring the different singers one-by-one. The tall lady soprano had a strong lush tone perfect for her part. Next, a short thin man with an amazing high tenor voice rich with tone delighted the […]

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Governor Scott Signs Religious Liberties Act to Impact Schools

Penni Bulten
27 Jun 2017
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The last day of the regular Florida State House session, representatives overwhelmingly approved SB 436, the Florida Student and School Personnel Religious Liberties Act. The vote was 103 to 12, though the Christian Family Coalition (CFC) was alone in its effort to pass the law. CFC not only endorsed the bill, but also submitted testimony, testified, and e-mailed supporters about this bill. Though the Florida Student and School Personnel Religious Liberties Act was derided by groups such as the Anti-Defamation League, the Florida Humanist Society, and the National Organization of Women, the Christian Family Coalition prevailed after hearings in the […]

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What Should We Expect of Our Preachers?

Dr. Gary Hewins
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Show me a nation with weak preaching and I will show you a nation in trouble. Wherever the church is weak around the globe, the darkness appears strong. This is true because “righteousness exalts a nation” (Proverbs 14:34). Identify a country with a weak church and you will likely find several common killers; spiritual apathy, watered down preaching, a corrupt government, violence in the streets and people robbed of their God-ordained dreams. Most of us live in a church environment where we are conditioned and encouraged to discover new and innovative ways of reaching our culture with the glorious gospel. […]

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