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INTERIOR DEMOLITION NEARLY COMPLETE AT NEW HEADQUARTERS LOCATION
Workers anticipate interior demolition of the new Florida Conference headquarters to be complete before the end of August 2013. Building planners are still targeting a February or possibly March 2013 move-in date with an official Open House in April. The photo above...
MARGATE CHURCH MEMBERS IMPACT COMMUNITY
by Julia Tedim "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel" was the command given by Jesus. Margate, Fla., Church has challenged each member to think about how they can personally do their part. Some of the programs the church has introduced to encourage...
TAMPA ADVENTIST ACADEMY TEACHER HONORED
by Garla Johnson Merili Wyatte, vice principal, kindergarten teacher, and special needs coordinator at Tampa Adventist Academy (TAA), was presented the Shine Award at a recognition ceremony held August 6 during Florida Governor Rick Scott's Cabinet Meeting. The award...
RECIPE FOR A HEALTHY 100 YEARS
by Gladys Neigel Joining the elite group of centenarians, Roselio Muñiz was honored on September 1 by 180 family and friends who gathered at the Florida Hospital Nicholson Center in Celebration, Fla. Born August 30, 1913, in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, 100-year-old...
TWO ADDITIONAL MARANATHA FRENCH CHURCH MEMBERS DIE FROM VAN ACCIDENT INJURIES
UPDATE: 9/16/13 1:00pm - We have received word that, of the patients who were transported to Lee Memorial Hospital, three have improved to fair condition. One remains in critical condition but is said to be improving. Our hearts at Florida Conference of Seventh-day...
FLORIDA CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS MARKS 120TH ANNIVERSARY
On this date, September 22, Florida Conference celebrates its 120th anniversary of its foundation in 1893. On that date, 13 delegates chosen by six churches gathered in the small community of Barberville (Flickr photoset link, ©Amanda Baird/BlackDoll Photography). At...
FUNERAL INFORMATION FOR MARANATHA FRENCH CRASH VICTIMS
Service arrangements have been posted for the victims of the van crash that occurred Saturday, September 14, claiming the lives of Nostra Damas, Osee Elian, and Gertha Petit-Frere. Viewing Saturday, September 28 — 7:00-10:00 p.m. Maranatha French Mission Group Church...
FIVE FLORIDA CONFERENCE WORKERS ORDAINED IN 2013
Sidney Champagne Sidney and Martine Sidney Jr., Stephanie, Samantha, and Sophia Temple Adventiste de West Palm Beach Church, Temple Adventiste de Deerfield Beach Company, and Gethsémané Company Born in Haiti, Sidney traveled in 1977 to Bronx in New York, N.Y., and...
JOHN AND BARBARA ERHARD CELEBRATE 65 YEARS OF MARRIAGE
John and Barbara Erhard were married August 22, 1948 in Ferndale, Mich., by Pastor Clark Smith. John pastored for 20 years in Michigan and Oklahoma. He then became a chaplain for 20 years, serving at Hinsdale Hospital, Ill., and Florida Hospital Orlando. In the past...
SMALL GROUPS LEAD TO BAPTISMS
by Naomi Zalabak Avon Park, Fla., Church members have welcomed 14 individuals through baptism since their new pastor, Frank Gonzalez, arrived in January 2013. Twelve of the baptisms occurred as a result of nurturing found in small groups. Gonzalez, an enthusiastic...
MAGABOOK MINISTRY CELEBRATES BANNER YEAR
by Les McCoy "This summer was our best yet for the MagaBook program," says Les McCoy, Florida Conference Youth Publishing Director. Highlights included: 60 student workers 13 leaders More than 300,000 people contacted $205,000 donations for scholarships $293,000 total...
FOREST CITY SPANISH MEN'S MINISTRIES HOSTS MEGA SABBATH 2013
by Denny Rosendo Forest City Spanish Church, Altamonte Springs, Fla. celebrated its annual Men's Ministries Day on September 7. The guest speaker for Mega Sabbath 2013 was DeVon Franklin, vice president of Columbia Tristar Pictures, Hollywood, Calif., who inspired the...