Good News - September 2019

The only one I can think of is “Cinderella.” I once was a slave for the world and now I am God's princess. Dr. Mary Drabik, President, South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary In “Field of Dreams,” Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner ) is led to his destiny by the direction of an inner voice speaking to him, “If you build it hewill come.”Act- ing on this inner voice, he goes against all conventional wisdom, endures the smirks and mocking from those around him, and turns his farm into a baseball diamond. The dream, however, becomes a reality when old baseball legends appear on his field including Ray’s deceased father, resulting in a moving rec- onciliation with Ray. I can relate to Ray Kinsella in some ways – as listening to thepromptings of theHolySpirit and steppingout into thearts andentertainment field and sharing the Gospel through family faith based productions. When I see people touched and inspired by our productions, I feel like days of heaven on earth. I know as I continue being obedient to the Holy Spirit’s direction, the Lord will continue to show up and, as He does, the ability of theministry to rec- oncile people to God will grow. Oksana Horton, Creative Director, Revelation Ministries Inspector Clouseau in “The Pink Panther." ADEA agent for 32 years with a disregard for propriety and borderline ineptness, I was named "Federal Em- ployee of the Year" prior to my retirement. Need I say more? Omar Aleman, Owner, Aleman &Associates I could have played the lead part in the movie “Rudy” because my life re- sembledRudy’s life in terms of wanting to play football at a particular university, despite obstacles, including being undersized for the position played. LikeRudy, who was determined to make the University of Notre Dame football team as a Defensive End, being undersized, I also was determined tomake the Bethune Cookman University football team as a Defensive End, being also undersized (6’2”, 218 pounds). After graduation I signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears (NFL). O’Neal Dozier, Pastor, The Worldwide Christian Center I laughingly think that I amDorothy in “TheWizard of Oz,” wonderingwhen I will be back home. My life does not look like Kansas (or in my case a small farm town) but the adventures each day arewonderful and exciting! The ending would be different; after 35 years in South Florida, there is no place I would rather call home. Perhaps Dorothy needed more time in Oz. Patricia Colangelo, EdS, Director of Operations – Florida, Trinity International University Amovie that I could relate to recentlywas “Draft Day” starringKevinCostner as aHeadCoach in theNFLdrafting players to be on his team. He chose play- ers based on their “character and integrity of heart” not just their ‘athletic ability.’ SPOILER ALERT...His #1 draft pick was a college running back (not the fastest in the league) but a young man who after he scored a touch- down handed the football to a young lady in the stands.... after seeing the highlight reel in slow motion, Kevin Costner realized the young man gave the ball to his younger sister who was battling cancer... That is a Player I would want on my team!!! Coach RickAndreassen, Founder/President, SAINTS of Florida P.E. and SAINTS International Sports Ministry An old movie I remember watching, “Mr Smith Goes to Washington” re- sembledmy hopes and aspirations of public service.When the idealistic young JeffersonSmith (JamesStewart) winds up appointed to theUnitedStatesSen- ate, he gains the mentorship of Senator Joseph Paine (Claude Rains). How- ever, Paine isn't as noble as his reputation would indicate, and he becomes involved in a scheme to discredit Smith, who wants to build a boys' campsite where amore lucrative project could go. Determined to stand up against Paine and his corrupt peers, Smith takes his case to the Senate floor. Romney Rogers, Managing Partner, Rogers Morris & Ziegler Llp I'm not really a movie guy, but I feel like I could have played Yoda with very little makeup. Samuel Lamerson, PhD, Professor of New Testament, Knox Theological Seminary I could play the part of Cinderella. I understand the rejection one feels and the longing to be loved. The heart cries out. When Christ rescued me, I experienced that unconditional love. When the King took my hand, He clothed me in righteousness. He gave me beauty for ashes. And how can I forget my glass slippers. TewannahAman, Executive Director, Broward Right to Life Wants to Know… Dennis DeMarois Gregg Wallick Karen Granger Dr. Mary Drabik Oksana Horton Omar Aleman O’Neal Dozier Patricia Colangelo Coach Rick Andreassen Romney C. Rogers