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May 2013

05/23/2013 — Seventh-day Adventist Church Marks 150th Anniversary
As the Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrates 150 years of advancing the Gospel, Florida Conference reflects upon its role in that mission for the past 120 years.
05/23/2013 — Melbourne Church 5K Run/Family Fun Day
Florida Conference In Mission video for May 2013---Melbourne Church 5K Run/Family Fun Day.
05/22/2013 — Tampa Bay Times Newspaper Reports Spring Hill Church's 25th Anniversary
Spring Hill Church was officially founded 25 years ago this month, but its roots go back further.
05/10/2013 — Congregations Learn About the Passover Message
Three Adventist Messianic congregations in Florida celebrate Passover each spring.
05/10/2013 — Brandon Church Children On Fire For Jesus
Youth at Brandon Church are an active part of ministry within the church and to the community.
05/10/2013 — Ocala Deaf Ministry Bears Fruit
Erick and Marlene Angulo become the first members baptized as a result of Ocala Church's Sign Language Ministry.
05/10/2013 — Students Partner With ACTS World Relief
Forest Lake Academy students joined ACTS World Relief and students from other schools for training in a disaster simulation.

April 2013

04/19/2013 — Impact Community Mission Group Outreach
Florida Conference In Mission video for April 2013---Impact Community Mission Group Outreach.
04/10/2013 — Ivy Stranahan: Fort Lauderdale Pioneer and Adventist Trailblazer
Known as the city's First Lady, Ivy Stranahan was a devout Seventh-day Adventist and a witness to the Fort Lauderdale community she helped establish.
04/10/2013 — Naples Members Celebrate New Debt-free Church
Naples Church members burn the mortgage for their 12,747-square-foot facility just two years after opening day.
04/10/2013 — South Orlando Church Members Welcome Bikers
As part of an ongoing effort toward community outreach, South Orlando Church hosted a biker event including Sabbath worship, lunch, and a charity ride that raised $425.
04/10/2013 — Bob and Mary Lee Celebrate 70 Years Together
Altamonte Springs Church couple celebrates their 70th wedding anniversary.

March 2013

03/22/2013 — Reaching Spiritual Maturity
Florida Conference President Mike Cauley's editorial for Spring 2013, spotlighting the steps to spiritual maturity.
03/22/2013 — Youth On a Mission
An army of youth will descend on Orlando this summer for IMPACT Orlando---a week-long event to train for and engage in community ministry.
03/22/2013 — Departmental Staff Changes
Gloria Becker, Gilberto Borges, Anwar Bowes, Allan Machado, and John Pawson were voted into various Florida Conference leadership positions.
03/18/2013 — Digging Deeply In His Word
The testimony of Sandra and David Yandoh who discovered the Adventist Church through a chaplain at Florida Hospital Waterman and a new Christian radio station operated by North Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church.
03/15/2013 — Lake Placid Church's Better Living Community Center
Florida Conference In Mission video for March 2013---Lake Placid Church's Better Living Community Center.
03/15/2013 — South Orlando Church Celebrates Family Life Sabbath
Veteran Family Life Ministry instructors Ken and Helen Bryant assist with a successful Family Life event at South Orlando Church.
03/15/2013 — Kendall Members Attend Anger Management Seminar
Kendall Church holds a successful two-day Anger Management Seminar presented by Fort Lauderdale Pastor Jeffrey Thompson.
03/15/2013 — Orlando Magic Mascot Gets a Lunch Box Makeover
Orlando Junior Academy students help the Orlando Magic basketball team mascot, Stuff the Magic Dragon, upgrade his lunch with fresh vegetables from the school's Edible Schoolyard.
03/15/2013 — Publishing Program Reaches Milestones
Florida Conference's Publishing Department celebrates several major milestones reached by its leaders.

February 2013

02/15/2013 — Radio Station Finds a Home
Florida Conference In Mission video for February 2013---WGTT 91.5 FM which broadcasts from North Lake Church.
02/13/2013 — Kendall Church Members Honored
Five Kendall Church seniors are given recognition for their service and support to the Adventist Church.
02/08/2013 — Eliathah Members Experience the Upper Room
Forty baptisms result from a revival presented by Alanzo Smith.
02/06/2013 — Gainesville Pathfinders March In Homecoming Parade
Pathfinders in Gainesville represent Adventists by participating in the city's largest parade of the year.

January 2013

01/24/2013 — A Key Encounter
Florida Conference In Mission video for January 2013---A Key Encounter.
01/22/2013 — Renovation Is Underway For Future Headquarters Location
First photos from renovation beginning at Florida Conference's future home.
01/11/2013 — Florida Conference Purchases Building For New Headquarters Location
The former Robb and Stucky Interiors building at 351 S. State Rd. 434 in Altamonte Springs is set to become the new home of Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
01/10/2013 — Adventist-sponsored 5K Fun Run/Walk Impacts Ocala
Young and old participate in an event to promote ending drug abuse.
01/10/2013 — Health Fair Ties Venice Church to Community
A small church makes a big statement in their community with a health fair featuring 23 exhibitors.
01/10/2013 — Apopka Members Portray Adventist Pioneers
Apopka Church holds a special event to commemorate the organization of the Adventist Church and the anniversary of the Great Disappointment of 1844.
01/10/2013 — Devin Shaw Recognized for Achievements
A Forest Lake Academy student is a shining example of scholastic achievement and Christ-like mentoring.

December 2012

12/21/2012 — Okeechobee Prison Ministry
Florida Conference In Mission video for December 2012---Okeechobee Prison Ministry.
12/14/2012 — Meals Packed With Love
Nearly 200 Forest Lake Church members packed 107 boxes each with 288 lentil-based meals in less than an hour---more than 30,000 meals for the Feeding Children Everywhere project.
12/14/2012 — One Hope NET Series Answers Questions
Florida Conference hosted One Hope, an eight-night NET evangelistic series that identified many of life's perplexing questions to which Jesus is the answer.
12/14/2012 — Students Conduct CREATION Health Evangelistic Series
Youth in New Port Richey held a week-long evangelistic series based on CREATION Health principles.
12/14/2012 — Frostproof Members Let Their Lights Shine
A lighthouse mural in the sanctuary is a constant reminder to let their lights shine in this corner of the world.
12/03/2012 — Trusting God's Promises
The testimony of Robert Haas, a prodigal son who made a U-turn to take the high road.
12/03/2012 — Youth Walk Their Neighborhoods For God
The Once Project aims to send young people of all ages---an army of youth---to minister to their neighborhoods and communities.
12/03/2012 — Meet the Property Development Department
The Property Development team assists churches, schools, and the Florida Conference Association with property issues.
12/03/2012 — Departmental Staff Changes
Phil Bond, George Carrazana, Daniel Dunn, Robert Hines, and Lori Thieme were voted into various Florida Conference leadership positions.

November 2012

11/30/2012 — Adventist Giving: Did You Know...
An introduction to returning tithes and offerings and giving special gifts using the Adventist Church's online resource.
11/30/2012 — Orlando Junior Academy: Catching the Eyes of the Community
A report from teachers and parents shares just a few of the innovative learning opportunities offered at Orlando Junior Academy.
11/30/2012 — Worthy Student Scholarships Impact Young Lives For Eternity
Florida Conference President Mike Cauley's editorial for Winter 2012, spotlighting Adventist Education and the Worthy Student Fund.
11/30/2012 — Perry Church Members Embrace Differences
Florida Conference In Mission video for November 2012---Perry U-turn Ministries.
11/02/2012 — Let's Move Walk-a-thon
Florida Conference Health Ministries sponsors a walk-a-thon for child obesity awareness with high visibility to the Altamonte Springs community.
11/02/2012 — Earl and Marie Ward Celebrate 70th Anniversary
These Michigan natives and Florida snowbirds eventually retired in Florida and are members at Avon Park Church.
11/02/2012 — Clearwater Church Team Sees 697 Baptized in Philippines
A Clearwater Church member sees the fulfillment of his aspiration to return to his native Philippines and evangelize to people in the province of Mindanao.
11/02/2012 — Florida Pathfinders Making a Difference
Reports on Pathfinder activities from Jacksonville Mandarin and Lakeland Spanish Pathfinder clubs.

October 2012

10/31/2012 — Spring Meadows Passion In Action
Florida Conference In Mission video for October 2012---Spring Meadows Church Passion In Action ministry.
10/13/2012 — Finding the Right Path At Camp
A reprint of a WCJB TV-20 story on the approximately 5,500 youth attending the Southern Union Pathfinder Camporee at Camp Kulaqua.
10/09/2012 — Florida Conference Officers Re-elected
Mike Cauley, Carmen Rodriguez, and Duane Rollins continue their Florida Conference leadership positions as president, executive secretary, and treasurer, respectively.
10/05/2012 — Pathfinders Spend Weekend On Tropical Island
Several dozen Pathfinders from five clubs participate in the Island Navigator program in the Florida Keys.
10/05/2012 — Norm and Barbara Middag Celebrate 60th Anniversary
Six decades of marriage for Norm and Barbara Middag have included more than four decades of service to youth ministry, including Norm's role as North American Division Pathfinder, Adventurer and Camp Ministries Director.
10/05/2012 — Sports Story to God's Glory
Following his heart, former Major League Baseball player Félix Millán confirmed his faith in Jesus through baptism and has helped establish two Spanish Adventist congregations in Florida.
10/05/2012 — Danilo and Lucila Rodriguez Celebrate 60th Anniversary
Members of the Buenaventura Lakes Spanish Church in Kissimmee, this couple began their ministry in the Dominican Republic.

September 2012

09/28/2012 — Forest City Spanish Church To Host Second Let's Get Moving Kids Event
Promoting healthy lifestyles for kids and the young at heart is the goal of Forest City Spanish Church's October 7 event.
09/27/2012 — Children Involved In Mission Project For Orphanage In Tanzania
Vacation Bible School students raised money to help buy food and medication for an African orphanage.
09/22/2012 — Death of Forest Lake Distance Learning Academy Student
J.J. Branchedor, a Forest Lake Distance Learning Academy student, died Friday, Sept. 21, during an outing to New Smyrna Beach.
09/21/2012 — SALT Ministry
Florida Conference In Mission video for September 2012---SALT Ministry (Service and Love Together).
09/21/2012 — Article Validates Adventist Education Principles
A recent National Public Radio article asserts the need for educational values that have long-been the foundation of Adventist education.
09/14/2012 — Will You Say "Yes" When God Calls?
Florida Conference President Mike Cauley's editorial for Autumn 2012, recognizing committed volunteer workers who said "yes" when God called them to ministry.
09/14/2012 — Trucker Teaches Sign Language To Teens
Two young people at Ocala Church minister to deaf attendees by providing sign language interpretation using skills taught by a new Adventist member.
09/14/2012 — Orlando Fireman Trains Emergency Responders In Dominican Republic and South America
Fireman and Markham Woods Church member Rudy Prado teaches life-saving skills to ADRA and World Vision teams, saying, "This is the most fulfilling opportunity God has ever given me."
09/14/2012 — The Pulse: Meeting Community Needs Through Friendship
This Jacksonville-based Christian youth center, previously featured as a Florida Conference In Mission video, ministers to at-risk children with the motto, if you have a pulse, you have a purpose.
09/14/2012 — God Answers a Mother's Prayers
Grace Brunet's prayers were met with a heartwarming answer when her son, Rene, was baptized at Brooksville Church.
09/14/2012 — For the Least of These
God is using Lakeland Church member Robert Wilson to spread His love to prison inmates.
09/07/2012 — Evangelistic Meetings Proclaim Better Days Are Coming
Ten baptisms resulted from a summer evangelistic series at Sunrise Church.
09/07/2012 — New Home for South Florida Singles Ministries
The South Florida chapter of Adventist Singles Ministries now meets at Boynton Beach Church.
09/07/2012 — Deltona Church Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Membership has more than doubled since Deltona Church opened in 1987.

August 2012

08/31/2012 — The Measure of a Man: Horace Edward Walsh---67 Years of Service For the Master
A profile of Horace Walsh whose 67 years of ministry include serving as the Adventist Church's first individual chosen to become a military chaplain, and pastoring numerous churches before retiring from 17 years of leadership at Florida Living Church.
08/31/2012 — Sabine Vatel Set Apart In Commissioning Ceremony
A commissioning service for Forest Lake Church's pastor of discipleship, Sabine Vatel, was held July 28, 2012.
08/24/2012 — Florida Conference MagaBook Ministry
Florida Conference In Mission video for August 2012---Florida Conference's door-to-door MagaBook ministry.
08/10/2012 — Homosassa Church Expands Food Pantry
The Homasassa Church's Food Pantry is now much better-equipped to help the hundreds of families the ministry serves.
08/10/2012 — Palm Harbor Women's Ministries Sponsors Self Defense Course
Women from Palm Harbor Church learned valuable skills for breaking free of an assailant's grip.
08/10/2012 — Health Expo Attracts Large Crowd
DeBary-Orange City Church members held a very successful Health Expo with nearly 200 attendees.
08/10/2012 — Silver Springs Shores Church---A Light In the Community
Silver Springs Shores members celebrate their church's 25th anniversary.
08/10/2012 — Closer Than a Brother
Forest Lake Academy's Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2012 are close friends who appreciate the benefits of an Adventist Christian education.

July 2012

07/31/2012 — Winter Park Spanish Church Food Bank
Florida Conference In Mission video for July 2012---a successful food bank operated by Winter Park Spanish Church.
07/26/2012 — Florida Conference Sets Sights On New Headquarters Location
The former Robb and Stucky Interiors building near the intersection of State Roads 434 and 436 in Altamonte Springs is potentially the new Florida Conference headquarters location.
07/13/2012 — Margate Members Hold First Health Fair
A successful Health Fair that saw 95 registered guests resulted from hard work from Margate Church members.
07/13/2012 — Hispanic Churches Baptize 489 New Members
Nearly 100 Hispanic churches participated in the Caravan of Victory evangelistic series and the closing presentation broadcast online from Hialeah Spanish Church.

June 2012

06/28/2012 — The Pulse Christian Youth Center
Florida Conference In Mission video for June 2012---a Christian youth center in Jacksonville which is a community outreach for at-risk teenagers in an underprivileged neighborhood.
06/08/2012 — Forest City Adventist School Teacher Receives National Award
Joan Waite was one of 10 teachers across North America to receive a 2012 Excellence in Teaching Award from the Alumni Awards Foundation.
06/08/2012 — Retirement Community Residents Prepare Bags of Love
Children who must be removed from homes by Child Protective Services are reminded that people do still care about them in the form of care packages prepared by residents of Florida Living Retirement Community.
06/08/2012 — Messiah's Mansion Traveling Sanctuary Visits Florida
Fort Pierce Church hosted the appearance of a 150′ x 75′ sanctuary replica in St. Lucie County.

May 2012

05/31/2012 — Frostproof Church Produce Ministry
Florida Conference In Mission video for May 2012---Frostproof Church's ministry that provides free produce to the community.
05/31/2012 — Forest Lake Academy Hires New Principal and Vice Principal
David Denton and Frank Jones are the new principal and vice principal, respectively, at Forest Lake Academy.
05/11/2012 — Conrad and Eda Visser Celebrate 60 Years of Marriage
Six decades of marriage include a couple's life of service to the Church, taking them from South America to New York, to Puerto Rico, and finally to Florida.
05/04/2012 — Adventurer Coordinators Receive NAD Award
Florida Conference Adventurer State Administrators Lisa and Brad Gary were presented the North American Division Excellence In Ministry Award.
05/04/2012 — Okeechobee Church Hosts Kids Cooking Class
Children age 8 and up in the Okeechobee community gain hands-on training in food preparation, presentation, and kitchen safety.
05/04/2012 — Sunrise Church Witnesses Miracles
An evangelism series at Sunrise Church results in 14 baptisms.
05/04/2012 — New Tennis Courts Become Reality at Forest Lake Academy
Forest Lake Academy's new tennis courts are the most recent of a series of renovations happening on the campus.

April 2012

04/16/2012 — Good Neighbor Place
Florida Conference In Mission video for April 2012---Apopka Church's successful operation of a thrift store that provides them a daily presence in the community.
04/02/2012 — God's Media Conference Held At Lauderhill Church
Participants of a South Florida media conference gained expert instruction to increase their knowledge in various media and technology skills and benefit their respective churches.
04/02/2012 — Midport Church Radio Station Hosts Community Event
The radio station operated by Midport Church ministers to the community through events such as a concert by the King's Heralds Quartet along with former Voice of Prophecy director/speaker Lonnie Melashenko.
04/02/2012 — Clearwater Event Helps the Homeless and Hungry
A 12-year-old girl draws inspiration from the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 to organize a community service event for the homeless and hungry.
04/02/2012 — Pathfinder Evangelism Series Results in Eight Baptisms
After participating in a weekend training retreat held by the Florida Conference Youth Department and making door-to-door invitations in the community, New Port Richey Pathfinders conducted a successful evangelism campaign resulting in eight baptisms.
04/02/2012 — Outreach Takes Many Forms
The Beth-el Shalom congregation reaches out to its Jewish community neighbors with various celebrations of Jewish heritage in addition to practical classes for healthy eating and to stop smoking.

March 2012

03/30/2012 — CREATION Health Report - Indigo Christian Junior Academy
Florida Conference In Mission video for March 2012---Indigo Christian Junior Academy's successful implementation of the CREATION Health program in students' daily routine.
03/19/2012 — My Personal Devotional Time: Son-rise Before Sunrise
This ongoing series features devotional testimonies from members of the Florida Conference family.
03/19/2012 — Indigo Christian Junior Academy Launches CREATION Health Schools Pilot Program
The Adventist school in Daytona Beach becomes the first to implement a new initiative that carries the principles of CREATION Health throughout the curriculum.
03/19/2012 — Osceola Adventist Christian School Enrollment Surges
The Adventist school in Kissimmee reports an all-time high number of enrolled students.
03/19/2012 — Just Do Something Mission Week at Forest Lake Academy
A report on the results of Forest Lake Academy students reaching out to help people in the community.
03/19/2012 — God's Next Stepping Stone
Florida Conference President Mike Cauley's editorial for Spring 2012, sharing God's blessing over our relocation in the coming years.
03/09/2012 — Red Ribbon Week Observed At East Pasco Adventist Academy
Students at the Zephyrhills school pledge to stay drug free.
03/09/2012 — Kissimmee School Hosts Evangelistic Meetings
Osceola Adventist Christian School students are brought closer to Jesus during a Truth 4 Youth evangelism campaign that resulted in several baptisms.
03/09/2012 — Florida Adventurers Hold Super Fun Day
Adventurers attend a bi-annual activity day of friends, fun, and learning about past, current, and biblical heroes.
03/09/2012 — Lauderhill Church Meetings Conclude With 75 Baptisms
Shian O'Connor holds a successful evangelism campaign at Lauderhill Church and broadcast online to more than 10 countries.

February 2012

02/24/2012 — CREATION Health Report - Port Charlotte Church
Florida Conference In Mission video for February 2012---Port Charlotte Church's successful implementation of the CREATION Health program.
02/14/2012 — Passing of Elizabeth Hudak
It is with deep sadness that we announce Elizabeth Hudak passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
02/03/2012 — Florida Conference Hosts First Live-streamed Prayer Revival Weekends
Florida Conference made its own technological history in January, hosting two Prayer Revival Conference weekends and broadcasting them live through the internet to churches and members throughout the Conference territory and beyond.
02/03/2012 — Hollywood Spanish Church Members Inaugurate New Campus
Hollywood Spanish Church members are celebrating God's rich blessings and an anonymous member's generosity as they worship in their new church home, located in a prominent spot in the community.
02/03/2012 — Small Starke Church Impacts Community In Big Way
Starke Church members help distribute food, in collaboration with Second Harvest Food Bank, helping hundreds of families in need.
02/03/2012 — Medicine With a Personal Touch
A condensed reprint of an Ocala Magazine article featuring Patricia McEachrane-Gross, an Adventist physician with a mission for medicine with a personal touch.

January 2012

01/31/2012 — South Orlando Church Makes an Impact In the Community
This video is the second of Florida Conference's new monthly Florida Conference In Mission videos, a series about people reaching people. This report is from Dan Forbes pastor of South Orlando Church, describing how ministries at the church have impacted the community.
01/31/2012 — Women's Retreats and Men's Conventions Give Opportunity To Come Apart and Rest Awhile
Announcing the 2012 Women's Ministries Retreats and Men's Conventions.
01/30/2012 — Florida Conference Sells Headquarters Building and Property
Announcing an exciting new chapter in our history as the Florida Department of Transportation acquires the Florida Conference headquarters property, and we praise God for His guidance over this opportunity to locate a new office facility that will better equip us to serve constituent members.
01/03/2012 — East Pasco Adventist Academy Students Pack Christmas Boxes
Christmas memories for more than 40 children in war-torn and developing nations were a bit more special this year, thanks to gift boxes prepared by East Pasco Adventist Academy students.
01/03/2012 — Fort Lauderdale Church Holds Health Fair
Fort Lauderdale Church partners with a local high school to conduct its 16th annual health fair.
01/03/2012 — Former Quartet Members Celebrate Wedding Anniversaries
Two members of a Collegedale Academy male quartet married their girlfriends within six days of each other and recently celebrated their 60th anniversaries.

December 2011

12/21/2011 — Camp Meeting's New Country Home
An account of the Camp Meeting experience---Camp Kulaqua style---summarized from comments of attendees at Camp Meeting 2011.
12/21/2011 — On a Personal Note, 2011 Was a Great Year
Florida Conference President Mike Cauley's editorial for Winter 2011.
12/21/2011 — My Lord, the Strength of My Hope
Adriana Pasos shares the testimony of the origins of her faith, going back to Communist Romania and the Bible from which her grandmother read every morning.
12/21/2011 — Blessings Without Measure
A lost watch symbolizes the promise claimed by a newlywed couple that God will pour out blessings without measure to those who steadfastly return their "tithes into the storehouse."
12/21/2011 — Small Group Lessons Transform Lives
Florida Conference offers these small group lessons, designed to take churches to new heights of effectiveness and spirituality.
12/21/2011 — The Impact of One Life
A tribute to Cheeko Cotta who recently retired from more than 40 years of successful Pathfinder and Adventurer ministry.
12/16/2011 — CREATION Health Report - Robert Hayes
This video is the first of Florida Conference's new monthly Florida Conference In Mission videos, a series about people reaching people. This report is from Robert Hayes, pastor of Palm Coast and St. Augustine Churches, describing how CREATION Health has made such a dramatic impact on members of both the churches and their communities.
12/05/2011 — Nine Days That Changed My Life
A trip to join relief efforts after tornadoes struck Tuscaloosa, Alabama, gave a 15-year-old girl new insight for what it means to help others.
12/05/2011 — Elmer and Violet Jones Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary
A snowbird couple from New Jersey who moved to Florida in 1976 celebrated 65 years of marriage on November 3, 2011.
12/05/2011 — South Palm Company Mission Trip Results In 72 Decisions for Christ
Inspired by the 2006 trip taken by Florida Conference employees, members from South Palm Company---not yet organized into a full church---organized their own Peruvian mission trip, resulting in dozens of baptisms.
12/05/2011 — Rich Harvest of 71 Souls Baptized At Pine Hills Church
A successful evangelism series conducted at Pine Hills Church results in dozens of baptisms.
12/05/2011 — Midport Church Launches WEHR-FM Radio Station
A new radio station now broadcasts LifeTalk Radio and 3ABN Radio programs to the Port St. Lucie community thanks to a series of miracles realized by Midport Church members.

November 2011

11/28/2011 — Publication PDF Files, MP3 Audio, and Other Media Temporarily Offline
UPDATE: We're cautiously optimistic that the issue has been resolved. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
11/07/2011 — Forest City Spanish Church 2011 Family Fair (video)
A video report of Forest City Spanish Church members reaching out to the community through this year's Family Fair.
11/04/2011 — My Journey Home: How Did God Get Me Here?
The testimony of Joan Smith is a tale of New Age beliefs and being alone with God, a journey through broadcast ministries such as Amazing Facts and 3ABN, and a warm welcome and eventual baptism at Ocala Seventh-day Adventist Church.
11/04/2011 — A Call to Service
Claudette Aleman's commissioning service was the culmination of a call to ministry can be traced back to when she came to the United States as a young girl, and an Adventist family offered fellowship and Bible study.
11/04/2011 — Belleview Members Break Ground
A new, 250-seat sanctuary building project is underway in Belleview.
11/04/2011 — Bill and Mavis Sager Celebrate 60th Anniversary
Avon Park residents Bill and Mavis Sager recount their lives of service to medical institutions as they reach the 60-year milestone of marriage.

October 2011

10/21/2011 — Forest Lake Academy Students Receive Disaster Preparedness Certification
Students receive training that will help them be valuable resources in the event of a disaster.
10/21/2011 — Florida MagaBook Program Results in Changed Lives
The MagaBook literature evangelism ministry continues its history of strong sales and decisions made for Christ.
10/21/2011 — Pine Hills Church Family Enrichment Series Brings Decisions and Recommitment
Pine Hills Church conducts a successful family life series resulting in six baptisms.
10/05/2011 — Stories of Stewardship
A collection of information and testimonies on the principles of faithful stewardship.
10/03/2011 — Simple Church: A Very Old/New Idea
Simple Church began as a pilot project in Florida, and has become a global network for Adventist Mission and the North American Division in which lay people can explore and pray about the possibility of becoming modern day missionaries.
10/03/2011 — My Personal Devotional Time: A Fountain of Many Blessings
The first of an ongoing series, titled My Personal Devotional Time, featuring devotional testimonies from members of the Florida Conference family.
10/03/2011 — A Vision For Churches To Become Centers of Hope and Healing
With Florida Hospital's expertise to treat people’s physical pain, and with God's blessing on Florida Conference churches to heal people's spiritual pain, a partnership between the two institutions for the CREATION Health program seemed like a match made in heaven.

September 2011

09/23/2011 — Family Finds Home In Orange Cove Church
A homeless family makes two covenants---to God and to each other---as they find a new family at Orange Cove Church where they were baptized and married.

August 2011

08/26/2011 — Fort Lauderdale Church Breaks Ground for New Sanctuary
A new, 430-seat auditorium construction project to expand Fort Lauderdale Church is now underway.
08/24/2011 — New Members Experience Loving Church in Lake Placid
Sixteen people joined Lake Placid Church after an evangelism series by Bill and Sunshine Waters.
08/24/2011 — CREATION Health Makes a Difference
Reports from churches conducting CREATION Health seminars.
08/16/2011 — Hastings and Norma Bean Celebrate 80 Years of Marriage
A blessed couple from North Lake Church celebrate a happy marriage that has lasted longer than many people live.
08/16/2011 — The Well-traveled Silver Dollar
Burton and Myrna Wright celebrate a life of happiness together while serving the Adventist Church in both Africa and the United States.
08/10/2011 — The Cocolo Rivera Story
Cocolo Rivera testifies of his rebellious background and not belonging to any Christian denomination, yet was still a believer in Jesus Christ.
08/05/2011 — Southern Adventist University Field School Held In Florida
Several south Florida churches host meetings conducted by Southern Adventist University Field School of Evangelism students.
08/02/2011 — Desperate For Truth and Delivered From Crack Cocaine
Reprinted from 3ABN World, March 2010, this is a story about the miracles that can happen when a church is prepared to help one of God's children in need when they walk into the foyer on Sabbath morning.
08/02/2011 — Apopka Church Members Serve God In Costa Rica
Apopka Church has organized annual mission trips to Villa Real, Costa Rica, since 1999.

July 2011

07/26/2011 — South Orlando Church: A Fit In the Community, part 2
An update to the story of South Orlando Church's long list of community ministries.
07/20/2011 — "I Was Found" Finds a Home In Miami Temple
Small group ministry for young adults is a passion for Miami Temple Church Bible Worker Roger Da Silva who established a group that has grown ten times larger in less than two years.
07/20/2011 — Lay Pastors Minister as Servants of God
Florida Conference nurtures its members who serve local churches as lay pastors with training, certification, and retreat events.
07/13/2011 — Departmental Staff Changes
Abel Paulín and Oscar Tavera are elected to new Conference leadership positions, and Jay Cole is hired as a new Adventist Book Center associate manager.
07/13/2011 — Young Artist Uses Music As Instrument To Witness
Heather Clark ministers to others through music with the goal of someday becoming a music therapist.
07/13/2011 — Winter Springs Member Receives Prestigious Nursing Award
Sylvia Torres-Thomas joins University of Central Florida's prestigious Order of Pegasus award recipients, honoring outstanding academic achievement, university involvement, leadership, and community service.
07/13/2011 — West Palm Beach Teacher Receives National Award
Keren Taccone earned a 2011 Excellence In Teaching Award from the Alumni Awards Foundation.
07/12/2011 — Forest City Adventist School and Orlando Junior Academy Gain EDGE Status
Two Florida Conference schools recently qualified for funding offered by Southern Union Conference's philosophy known as EDGE: Educators Delivering GREAT Education.
07/12/2011 — College Student's Jonah Story Has Happy Ending
A series of setbacks in sports helped Sean Lemon understand God's bigger plan for his life.
07/12/2011 — Award-winning Filmmaker Credits Adventist Schools For Success
Jeremy Rowland gains a love for film while attending Forest Lake Academy and goes on to produce Prodigal, a modern Prodigal Son story that won the 2010 SONscreen Film Festival's "Best in Fest" award.
07/12/2011 — Activity Creates a Buzz on Tampa Adventist Academy Campus
A snapshot of Tampa Adventist Academy's educational activities.
07/12/2011 — God's Winning Formula To Nurture Children
Florida Conference President Mike Cauley's editorial for Summer 2011.
07/12/2011 — Relious and Beverly Walden Celebrate 60 Years of Marriage
Couple marks more than 40 years of service to the Adventist Church.
07/12/2011 — UNVEILED Plays Out Life's Drama
Forest Lake Academy's drama ministry enables students to share the message of Christ's saving grace through their gift of storytelling.

June 2011

06/09/2011 — Frostproof Company Distributes Food: Unifies Community
Frostproof Company is aided by neighboring churches to make a difference in the community by providing fruit and vegetables to people in need.
06/09/2011 — Florida Living Residents Create Ways to Share God's Love
The residents of this retirement community have a strong sense of caring for the needs of those who need the loving touch of the Savior.
06/09/2011 — Eric Doran Receives Doctor of Ministry Degree
A Florida Conference pastor's D.Min. dissertation examines H.M.S. Richards' sermons in relation to Seventh-day Adventist preaching today.
06/06/2011 — Miracle-filled Ministry
A small church in Northeast Florida has been rejuvenated, retread, and revived. Attendance has increased, and new members have been baptized as a miracle of ministry continues.
06/02/2011 — University Church Opens Doors To Community, Community Opens Heart To University Church
More than five tons of food, in addition to clothing, English classes, and spiritual support, is provided to the community every week. Some recipients have begun attending church services, and one has been baptized as a result.
06/02/2011 — Reaping Meetings Harvest 36 New Members
Fort Myers, Naples, and Melbourne Spanish Churches joined efforts with small group ministry, resulting in baptisms at three public reaping meetings.

May 2011

05/13/2011 — Young People Still On Our Minds
Former youth ministry leaders who reside in Florida gathered to reminisce and discuss the future of youth ministry.
05/13/2011 — Judges Honored During International Celebration
Fort Lauderdale Church recognizes six Broward County judges during an International Day service that included a flag parade, guest speakers, special music, and international food samples.
05/13/2011 — Pompano Beach Church Hosts Eight Clubs For Pathfinder Weekend
Eight Pathfinder clubs join Pompano Beach Church Pathfinders, Adventurers, and Master Guides to celebrate Pathfinder Weekend.
05/13/2011 — ACTS World Relief Tornado Response Update (video)
A three-minute video from ACTS World Response to areas devastated by tornadoes in April 2011.
05/12/2011 — Adventist News Network Releases Smartphone Apps
News, photos, commentaries, and more is now available free on the iPhone and Android devices.
05/11/2011 — Controlled Fire Exercise Held at Lake City Church
Lake City Church raises fire safety awareness for members and the community.
05/05/2011 — A Mother's Greatest Desire
A mother's greatest desire comes true as her son chooses to follow God's principles for life and is baptized.
05/05/2011 — Church Community Outreach Yields 12 Baptisms
A six-week evangelistic series at Kress Memorial Church in Winter Park results in 12 miracle-driven baptisms.
05/03/2011 — Adventists Assist Homeless Families In Jacksonville Area
A local TV news station airs a six-minute feature story about Mercy Network of Clay County, a ministry that provides assistance to homeless families with children.
05/03/2011 — Couple Introduced Through Adventist Contact
Forest Lake Church members Ron and Claire Bryant are one of Adventist Contact's hundreds of success stories. Adventist Contact is a matching ministry that serves unmarried Seventh-day Adventists.
05/03/2011 — Blair and Verona Seifert Celebrate 70 Years of Marriage
An Avon Park couple mark their 70th wedding anniversary.
05/03/2011 — A Virtuous Woman Turns 107
A Northwest Dade Church centenarian is a positive example to her fellow church members for living a Christ-like life.

April 2011

04/26/2011 — Florida Conference Sets Priorities
Florida Conference President Mike Cauley's editorial for Spring 2011.
04/26/2011 — Ignite Church
A Miami-area youth church began with a simple, casual, modern, Christ-centered mission, and now hosts more than 100 attendees each Sabbath.
04/26/2011 — Your Input Is Needed For A New Master Plan
Florida Conference and Camp Kulaqua administrators are soliciting member input for a new master plan study. A survey is available for you to share how Camp Kulaqua can best help your needs.
04/26/2011 — South Orlando Church: A Fit In the Community
South Orlando Church enables members to turn their passion into service. As a result, the church hosts a long list of community ministries.
04/26/2011 — Port Charlotte Church Ministry Model
Port Charlotte Church has developed a ministry model based on Florida Conference's re-prioritization of mission, ministry, vision, and values.
04/15/2011 — Camp Meeting 2011 Interview and Testimony Videos
Six videos that were shown to Camp Meeting guests at Camp Kulaqua, High Springs, Florida, April 7-10, 2011.
04/15/2011 — How God Used a Child
A young boy's experiences at a Seventh-day Adventist school convict his father to be baptized into the Church.
04/13/2011 — Frank Runnels and Tim Goff Appointed to Florida Conference Leadership Positions
Two Florida Conference employees fill vacant leadership positions: Frank Runnels, Superintendent For Education, and Tim Goff, Central Region Ministerial Field Secretary.
04/13/2011 — Maranatha Church Member Enjoys Long Walk With God
Centenarian Ernest Folkes looks forward to his 102nd birthday this summer.
04/13/2011 — Jupiter Church Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony
The growing Jupiter congregation prepares for a new, 300-seat sanctuary.
04/13/2011 — Maranatha Church Ordains New Elders
Three new elders have been ordained for service at Maranatha Church in Miami Gardens.
04/13/2011 — Cape Coral Church Burns Mortgage
In just three short years, Cape Coral Church members propelled themselves from mission group to full-fledged church status and completely paid their mortgage.
04/13/2011 — Vernon Lynn Nielsen Equestrian Welcome Center Opens At Camp Kulaqua
Visitors looking to ride horses at Camp Kulaqua are now greeted at the new Nielsen Equestrian Welcome Center, built in memory of Vernon Lynn Nielsen, a former equestrian director of the Camp's stables.

March 2011

03/01/2011 — Lauderhill Church Hosts Community Fair
Plenty of local social service organizations participated in Lauderhill Church's Community Fair.
03/01/2011 — Community Services Volunteers Sew For Veterans
Clearwater Church volunteers sew lap robes for veterans at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System.
03/01/2011 — Florida Schools See Enrollment Increase
Florida Conference Office of Education reports on this year's school enrollment increase and what Adventist education means to students.
03/01/2011 — Jacob Whaley: A Model Student
James E. Sampson Memorial School in Fort Pierce shares a testimony of Christian education through student Jacob Whaley.

February 2011

02/16/2011 — Jennings Lake Church Holds Hispanic Festival and Health Fair
Jennings Lake Church partners with area health institutions and local businesses to hold a Hispanic Festival and Health Fair.
02/15/2011 — Florida Living Residents Display Arts and Crafts
A three-day exhibit featured dozens of art items represented by 21 senior citizens.
02/15/2011 — Bears For Africa
Miami Springs Church member Mary Merrifield began a ministry of shipping teddy bears to offer comfort to sick and lonely children in Chad, Africa.
02/14/2011 — Pathfinders Celebrate Diversity
Eight south Florida Pathfinder clubs met together for fellowship, food samples, and earning honors.
02/07/2011 — Forest Lake Academy Goes Underground
Academy students contemplated what religious persecution might be like as they sought the Underground Church in the early morning hours.
02/07/2011 — Gainesville Spanish Church Dedicated
The 150-member Gainesville Spanish congregation dedicated its new facility October 9, 2010.
02/07/2011 — Frostproof Company Dedicates Church
The 50+ member Frostproof congregation recently completed its new worship facility.
02/07/2011 — John and Elsie Baker Celebrate 63rd Wedding Anniversary
These Venice Church members dated for less than a year before marriage and have seen God's blessings in their life together.
02/07/2011 — New Rain Experience Falls On Miami
Greater Miami Adventist Academy conducts a successful new vesper program.
02/07/2011 — Nielsen Named Vice President For Integrated Youth Ministries
Office of Education Superintendent is voted to replace outgoing Vice President for Integrated Youth Ministries.
02/04/2011 — Chet and Connie Martin Celebrate 70 Years of Marriage
Port Charlotte Church holds a surprise party for the Martins who have a long history of denominational work.
02/04/2011 — New Port Richey Committee of 100 Funds Projects
New Port Richey special projects receive funding from donations made by the Committee of 100.
02/04/2011 — Florida Hospital Church Serves Community
Florida Hospital Church members signed up for a variety of community service opportunities.
02/03/2011 — Cross City: The Church That God Built
Cross City Church experienced miracle after miracle as its members built a new, debt-free facility in a small, low-income community.
02/03/2011 — Three Elementary Schools Collaborate In Student Activities
West Coast Christian Academy in Bradenton, Winter Haven Adventist Academy, and Okeechobee Adventist Christian School joined for a day of ice skating fun and expressing appreciation to public servants.
02/03/2011 — Forest City Adventist School Conducts "The Life of Jesus" Week of Prayer
Forest City Adventist School conducts a Week of Prayer service that focuses on the school's goal of drawing others to Jesus.

January 2011

01/20/2011 — West Palm Beach Church's Food Pantry Featured On Local News
The West Palm Beach Community Food Pantry was featured on a local television news broadcast, telling of the shortage of supplies.
01/18/2011 — Hispanic Church Elders From Florida and Southeastern Conferences Meet Together
Southern Union Conference held a collaborative meeting to train and motivate local church elders from Florida and Southeastern Conferences in their role as spiritual leaders.
01/12/2011 — Gainesville Spanish Church Holds Second Annual Health Fair
Gainesville Spanish Church reaches out to community with its annual health fair.
01/12/2011 — Florida Pastor Becomes 10/40 Missionary
An English- and Spanish-speaking pastor started learning Russian in preparation to train self-supporting missionaries at the School of Pioneers in Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan in the Euro-Asia Division, as well as direct the School of Evangelism for the Division's Southern Union Conference.

December 2010

12/13/2010 — Pastors Affirm Desire To Make Disciples
Florida Conference pastors attended a Transformation seminar to affirm their desire to be disciple-making leaders and to help their local congregations "create a new culture of mission and discipleship."
12/10/2010 — "We Can't Afford Not To Tithe!" - One Family's Testimony
Self-employed lawn service owners Michael and Saundra Suchora discovered they couldn't out-give God, and that by trusting Him, He would take care of all their needs.
12/09/2010 — Walker Memorial Academy Graduate and Jeopardy! Finalist Brings National Attention To Southern Adventist University
Walker Memorial Academy graduate Hans von Walter competed as a collegiate Jeopardy! finalist, winning $25,000 as he represented Southern Adventist University.
12/09/2010 — Derek Morris Accepts Call To General Conference
Derek Morris has accepted a call to become editor of Ministry Magazine.
12/09/2010 — Integrated Youth Ministries Holds Premier Convention
The first-ever convention for the newly organized Integrated Youth Ministries of Florida Conference was held in October at Camp Kulaqua with more than 600 in attendance.
12/08/2010 — Jacksonville Mandarin Church Christmas Concerts Attract Community Visitors
Jacksonville Mandarin Church uses sound, lights, music, and technology to bring Christmas stories to life.