Hearts United: FFTP Volunteers Pack More Than 1,500 Meal Kits for Families in Need

With festive music and décor in the background, Food For The Poor (FFTP) volunteers in December packed 1,518 holiday food kits for impoverished families in the Caribbean and Latin America. FFTP provides food for Latin America More than 100 volunteers participated in the event, a pilot project for a new program in development at FFTP. The day began with a welcome from Jisabelle Garcia-Pedroso, FFTP Director of Programs and Operations. “We are going to fill this room with the spirit of the season – the spirit of giving,” Garcia-Pedroso said. “Today is extra special because you are the first to […]

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Good News Wants to Know… – What are the best and worst purchases you’ve ever made?

As we approach the holidays, many of us are in search of the perfect gifts to buy for our loved ones. Good News Wants to Know… What are the best and worst purchases you’ve ever made? “Caveat Emptor,” which means “buyer beware.” I don’t know about you, but I have had to learn this lesson several times. There she was on the cover of the magazine, a beautiful doll which would be a perfect birthday gift for our granddaughter. The purchase was made, the delivery date was given and so we waited. Upon arrival and to our disappointment, the doll did not […]

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NSU Holds Special Veterans Day Event with Forman Field Dedication

Nova Southeastern University and the Office of Military Affairs held a special Veterans Day Celebration and dedication ceremony for the new Forman Field at the NSU Armed Forces Service Flag Plaza outside the Horvitz Administration Building on Friday, November 11, 2022. NSU Honors Veterans The plaza, located on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus, was renamed the “U.S. Military Service Plaza at Forman Field,” paying tribute to the family responsible for the land on which NSU now sits. The Forman family owned a significant plot of land in Broward County for farming decades ago. During World War II, the U.S. government bought a swath of […]

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What’s the most interesting documentary you’ve ever watched?

This month, Good News Wants to Know… What’s the most interesting documentary you’ve ever watched? My attention was amazingly arrested by the documentary/movie “ENEMIES WITHIN: THE CHURCH” (2021). The film powerfully calls the church to purge and purify itself from the poison of Marxism and the Social Justice Gospel. Bernard King Sr., Pastor, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Michael Moore’s “Bowling for Columbine” forever changed the way I thought about gun control. Bob Denison, President, Denison Yachting A tough one for sure! To me a good documentary is measured in part on the impact it has on those who view it. I’ll […]

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Manne Foundation, HOPE South Florida and Legal Aid Join Forces to Prevent Homelessness

Broward County residents facing imminent homelessness now have one more option to prevent being evicted from their homes – accessing services from the newly formed Manne Foundation Homeless Prevention Program (MFHP). Husband-and-wife team Bob and Grace Manne are donating one million dollars over five years to fund legal services to curb evictions. The couple’s decades-long career as attorneys inspired the program, which is being executed by a collaborative effort between HOPE South Florida and Legal Aid Service of Broward County. MFHP Program supports staff at both organizations, allowing them to provide free legal and other support services to anyone in […]

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Did you ever have one of those times when something started out terribly and ended up absolutely great?! 

Good News Wants to Know….Did you ever have one of those years, months, weekends, nights, days when something started out so terribly and ended up absolutely great?!  In 2020 a massive wildfire started in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, and was spreading rapidly throughout the area. We rushed out of our home with only a single bag per person and piled into our SUV. As word got to our church family of the danger, a prayer chain began among the members while staff simultaneously leaped to action securing temporary housing for our family. The wildfire, after destroying multiple neighborhoods, stopped right at […]

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Potential Church Gathers in Support of Life

Congregants from Potential Church participated in a Love Life Prayer Walk on Saturday, August 27 in Plantation. Love Life is a national organization uniting and mobilizing the church to create a culture of love and life that will result in an end to abortion and the orphan crisis.  Churches gather for a special time of prayer as they walk to protect and defend the unborn. The Number of Potential Church Walk Participants About 60-100 congregants registered for the Prayer Walk, estimated Troy Gramling, Lead Pastor of Potential Church. Reflecting on seeing ultrasounds of his own children, he said, “When it […]

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Rob Pacienza Takes Helm of Christian Media Ministry

(Scroll down to leave a comment on Rob Pacienza’s accomplishment) The D. James Kennedy Ministries (DJKM) Board of Directors has named Pastor Rob Pacienza the new President and CEO of DJKM, a Christian media ministry founded by the late Dr. D. James Kennedy whose television program, “Truths That Transform,” airs nationwide. About Rob Pacienza Pastor Pacienza, 41, is Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church (CRPC) in Fort Lauderdale. He has served as CRPC Senior Pastor since 2016 and will continue in that role while taking on the added responsibility of leading DJKM.  “As a Board, we are delighted that […]

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History Fort Lauderdale Exhibits Art of Tim Forman and Friends

History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years of being the proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “Tranquil Tropics: The Art of Tim Forman & Friends” from Sunday, July 10 through Sunday, September 11. This all-new summer art exhibit featuring Forman’s award-winning work alongside lauded local artists including Dan Caldwell, Linda Apriletti, Hitomi Saito, Diane Delorey, Tammy Seymour, Danielle Perry and Connie Commette will focus on Florida’s tropical beauty and its conservation. The exhibit will open with an artist group meet and greet reception at noon on July 10 […]

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Homeschool Students Celebrate a Fun-Filled Season of Fitness

Saints of Florida Homeschool PE completes its 25th season, as Founder Coach Rick Andreassen and the awesome Saints staff present awards to over 500 homeschool students throughout the state of Florida. SAINTS is a fully accredited PE program for homeschool students where children pray together, play together, and lift up the name of the Lord through games, sports and activities. Homeschool students receive awards As 6-year-old Malachi Poles proudly receives his award at Abundant Living Ministries Church, all of the children are reminded Saints is the place “Where Jesus is Lord and every child is a Winner” Saints host weekly […]

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