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JEWISH MEETINGS CONTINUE WINNING SOULS
by Gladys Neigel Evangelism doesn't end when a series of meetings comes to a close. In 2011, Jeff Zaremsky held a series of meetings for the Florida Conference Messianic congregations in St. Petersburg and New Port Richey. Since that time, many who attended have...
MARGATE CHURCH HOSTS YOUTH EVANGELISM SERIES
by Julia Tedim Margate Church presented a youth evangelism series entitled Last Call for Alcohol. This three-week emphasis focused on the troubled times and the effect they have on teenagers. Andre Campbell, associate pastor of Palm Bay Church, spoke on issues...
CAMP KULAQUA OPENS THREE WOODLAND LODGES
by Phil Younts With approval from the Conference Executive Committee and Association Board, and under the direction of the Camp Kulaqua Advisory Board, three Woodland Lodges with 360 additional guest accommodations are completed. These lodges are the first project...
FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT
by Audrey Folkenberg Mr. Zhang* lived comfortably by Chinese standards. He had a virtuous wife, lovely children, and the admiration of family and friends. However, Mr. Zhang felt empty and depressed. Wealth, a harmonious family, and status within the community didn't...
THE TITHE—GOD'S GIFT TO HIS PEOPLE
by Conrad Duncan Personal Testimony How could I ever give to God if He did not give to me first? Did not I come into His world empty-handed? (Job 1:20-21) In this article, I will share some of the wonderful lessons God is teaching me about personal stewardship. A...
HOW GOD USED THE ADVENTIST CHURCH TO AFFECT MY LIFE
by Mike Cauley, D.Min. Florida Conference President I was reflecting recently about how good God has been to me. It is amazing. I love Him for picking me up from a very hard situation when I was a teenager and blessing my life in ways that I could never have dreamed....
TITHE CHANGES LIVES THROUGH CAMP MINISTRIES
A portion of every tithe dollar returned by faithful church members helps support Florida Conference's Camp Ministries. One example of a life changed through this important ministry is that of Theresa Stride. Growing up in a Baptist home, Theresa attended camp four...
A FAITHFUL TITHE TO A FAITHFUL GOD
by Phyllis McColister "Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this," Says the Lord of hosts, "If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be...
FLORIDA PATHFINDERS ARE FOREVER FAITHFUL
StatisticsWhat 2014 International Pathfinder Camporee---the largest Adventist youth event in the world. When August 11-16, 2014. Where 704 acres on the grounds of the Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Theme Forever Faithful. Purpose To claim,...
WILL I LEAVE A LEGACY?
by Phil Bond, director of Florida Conference Development and Planned Giving Christian Estate Planning is the act of arranging your assets in a way that provides for yourself, your family, and the Lord's work---while you are alive and when you are gone. It is good...
UMATILLA CHURCH EXPANDS SPACE FOR MINISTRIES
by Geri Bower, Julien Joachim, Heather Markham, Becky Russell On September 21, 2014, Umatilla, Fla., Church members dedicated the newly purchased Hill Top Plaza adjoining the church property. Interim Pastor Albert Ellis led the dedication with Florida Conference Vice...
FLORIDA LIVING ARTISANS EXHIBIT WORK
by Betty Kossick Residents and friends of Florida Living Retirement Community (FLRC) in Apopka, Fla., recently held a two-day fine arts, crafts, and hobbies show highlighting their talents in recent and past accomplishments. While browsing through 23 exhibits,...