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So that We always remember
By Melissa Simmons We all have memories from distinctive times in our past. Every person, every family, goes through things that impact and change us. Tough times, challenging times, celebratory times, or times of change. The emotions we feel when we think back on...
What sustains my faith?
By Alexander E. Schlussler I believe I could safely say that anyone reading this article has at one time or another faced obstacles. Be they large or small, these are life events that we know will happen. It is not that we are looking for them, but they will typically...
Official Statement: Jacob Blake Tragedy
Our hearts remain devastated by the racial fractures splitting our beloved land. This devastation is sharpened with the shooting of Jacob Blake. The tragedy of these situations violate all moral sensibilities. Regardless of any circumstances, we are alarmed,...
Showing Christ’s Love During a Pandemic
By Melissa Simmons COVID-19 has changed our lives in many ways. We have added face masks as a mandatory fashion accessory, we have had to learn what social distancing means; many of us have had to create an office or classroom space in our homes, and for many months...
Message From Administration
July 14, 2020 Dear Florida Conference family, Warmest greetings to each of you. As we move closer to the month of August, many of you are planning and preparing for a new school year. We recognize that this may lead to feelings of uncertainty and trepidation. We know...
Update from Administration – July -7
July 7, 2020 Dear Florida Conference family, We pray this week’s update finds each of you well and that the week ahead is a reminder of God’s countless blessings and the freedom we enjoy because of His greatest gift, Jesus Christ, our Savior. As our state continues to...
Depression & Anxiety – Recovery Program
On July 7, 2020 at 7 P.M. the Florida Conference Health Ministries Department will be joining Forest Lake Church Health Ministries in featuring, Dr. Neil Nedley's DEPRESSION and ANXIETY RECOVERY PROGRAM. In this time of "covid chaos" this presentation will help...
Message from Administration – June 23
Dear Florida Conference family, We find ourselves another week into the summer, and join what is surely a great number of you watching in dismay as developments in the pandemic take a downward turn. Some areas of our territory are really struggling, while others have...
Hopelessness Learned During COVID-19
There is no doubt COVID-19 could mark the defining moment of this generation. What is happening in the world, and specifically in this country, is unprecedented. We cannot escape news, updates, daily and weekly statistics, and projections for the future. For some...
Open Church Vespers – June 20
Join us this Sabbath, June 20th at 6:30pm as Pastor Juan Rodriguez, Youth and Young Adults Director at the Florida Conference delves into “A Father’s Platform is Love”. Tune in with your family and invite your friends to watch live in any of these platforms:...
Message from Administration – June 16
June 16, 2020 Dear Florida Conference family, We are coming closer to the day when our churches will open again. Although we can hardly wait to see our church families in person, we urge continued vigilance and care in deliberations over how and when to gather....
Hurricane Season 2020
Dear Florida Conference, I pray that this message finds you in good health. As you may be aware, we are currently in the midst of this year’s hurricane season, which is expected to extend from June 1-November 30, 2020. I would like to remind you of some important...