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Official Statement Regarding Suspicious Person Report at Fort Myers Church
For Immediate Release Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists February 3, 2024 This morning, during an event at the Fort Myers Seventh-day Adventist Church, the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a call regarding a suspicious person who was reported to be...
Hurricane Idalia Relief Efforts
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm early Wednesday morning, August 30, 2023. It was reported to be the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the Big Bend region in more than 125 years. We are saddened to hear reports of flooding in many...
Altamonte Springs Commissioner Visits Adventist Food Drive
Helping hands: (Right to left) Volunteer Michael Dada, Commissioner Bob O’Malley, community service leader Sonya Pusey, and Pastor Dion Henry at Altamonte Springs Seventh-day Adventist Church food drive. Photo: Carlos Medley When one offers a cup of water to a thirsty...
Hurricane Season 2023
Dear Florida Conference leaders and constituents, I pray this message finds you in good health. As you may be aware, the 2023 hurricane season is quickly approaching, and is expected to extend from June 1-November 30, 2022. I would like to remind you of some important...
Devastating Earthquakes Hit Türkiye and Syria
We are deeply saddened for all the victims and families who are suffering devastating loss after major earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria. Florida Conference Adventist Community Services is partnering with ADRA—our international disaster response team— for the...
Florida Conference Admin Travels to “Chair the Love” in Peru
From the time that Frank Sinatra first crooned, “Come fly with me, let’s float down to Peru,” it has captured the imagination of those who love to travel and explore. Some never imagined they’d find themselves in “llama-land,” sharing an experience they’d never forget...
Florida State Excellence Award for Adventist Community Services
On January 26, 2023, Florida Conference Adventist Community Services received the Excellence in Volunteerism Award from Volunteer Florida. The Volunteer Florida Foundation provides funds "to administer high-impact national service programs and promote volunteerism...
Unexpected Passing of Minnesota Conference President, Dr. Daniel Honore
With heavy hearts, we share news of the passing of Dr. Daniel Honore, Minnesota Conference President. Dr. Honore passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, January 13, 2023. Please join us in prayer for his wife, Fritze, and their four children, Gamaliel,...
Officers Elected to Continue Serving Florida Conference at 72nd Constituency Session
On Sunday, October 9, 2022, the delegation of constituents from throughout Florida Conference overwhelmingly elected its three current officers to continue serving. C. Allan Machado will continue serving as President/CEO of Florida Conference, Timothy A. Goff as...
Hurricane Relief Efforts
As Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida, an estimated 2.6 million homes and businesses were left without power and floodwaters surged. Reports from the Gulf Coast indicate severe damage, hundreds of individuals are feared dead, and thousands more are in need of...
Hurricane Preparedness 2022
As Hurricane Ian begins its path toward Florida, the Community Services and Disaster Response department would like to remind you of some important safety measures that you can take to equip yourself and those around you. Please call upon the Lord to keep us all safe....
Former NAD President Daniel R. Jackson Passes to His Rest
Our hearts are heavy at learning the news of Daniel R. Jackson's passing. Jackson served as president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America from 2010-2020. His decade of service to the North American Division and 49 total years of ministry to the...