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by Naomi Zalabak Earl and Marie Ward recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Marie grew up on a farm about seven miles from Battle Creek, Mich. Earl, after losing his father at the age of 15, lived with his uncle, Lee Cook, on his farm not far from Marie's...

by Gladys Neigel On a sunny Florida afternoon in October, approximately 60 joggers and walkers participated in a walk-a-thon to raise awareness for child obesity. Moms pushing strollers, dads walking with their daughters, and three-generation families walking together...

by Patty Crouch Perry, Fla., Church members and their youth-focused U-turn Ministries have joined forces under the direction of Patty Crouch, Lay Pastor, to bridge the generation gap within their own walls before reaching out to others.

by Mike Cauley, D.Min. Florida Conference President This time of year always provides me an opportunity to reflect on the many blessings God has provided over the past twelve months. One such blessing is the overall increased school enrollment we have seen this year....

Orlando Junior Academy (OJA) is not the same school it was when first established in 1906. With a steadily increasing enrollment that encompasses Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade, OJA exhibits a learning environment that is drawing students and catching the eyes...

There are many convenient opportunities for making monetary gifts using the Adventist Giving web site---the Church's online resource for securely sending contributions to your local church and beyond. Adventist Giving is not just for returning tithe and offerings....

Phil Bond Named Director of Development/Planned Giving and Trust Services  Phil Bond assumed his duties as Director of Development/Planned Giving and Trust Services on August 1 with the call being placed to him on May 20, 2012, by the Florida Conference Executive...

The Property Development Department assists churches, schools, and the Florida Conference Association with all property issues including: Coordinating sales and purchases of real estate. Processing loan applications. Filing county property tax exemptions and appeals....

by Pedro Perez The Once Project is a new Florida Conference Youth Ministries initiative mobilizing young people across the state to go door to door conducting surveys, identifying community needs, looking for Bible study interests, praying with neighbors, and...

by Robert Haas I was born into an Adventist family. My relatives worked for the Adventist Church. I was enrolled in the Adventist educational system from kindergarten through high school. Although raised in this environment, I didn't experience a life-changing...

by Brenda Welch When Frostproof, Fla., Company members anchored their church plant more than five years ago in this rural Central Florida community, they reaffirmed a commitment to follow the Holy Spirit's leading. A lighthouse mural in the sanctuary is a constant...

by Lennie Schiefer A one-week, student-led CREATION Health Evangelistic Series was held at the New Port Richey, Fla., Church by Pathfinder Club members and 4th-8th graders at New Port Richey Adventist Christian Academy. Average attendance was 55-60 each night with 18...