Good News - June 2020

An iPhone loaded with incredible apps gives you information and access to complex solutions and you can carry it in your pocket. Don Campion, President, Banyan Air Service The greatest invention duringmy lifetime is social media because the way the Gospel can get out increased incredibly. Fidel Gomez, Pastor, Calvary Chapel Hollywood Far and away the personal computer and its connection to the internet. We’ve come far since the Apple II, PET 2001, and TRS-80 in 1977 and the ARPA net- work in ’69. The computer and internet extend our God given capacities to see, hear, speak, and remember. We are grateful for these technologies while being cautious about their use. Gene L. Green, PhD, Dean, Trinity International University - Florida I would say the internet as it has allowed the gospel as well as other knowledge and information to be spread in many ways and to many parts of the world. George R. Moraitis , Jr., Moraitis, Cofar, Karney, Moraitis & Quailey I would have to say the greatest invention my lifetime would be the Internet. The cre- ation and launch of the "world wide web" democratized access to information, learn- ing, and engagement. I remember having the set of blue encyclopedias in my home that my parents paid for overtime to make sure that I could have access to history and information. Today, if I ask my son or daughter a question, her response is "I will just google it." Germaine Smith Baugh, Ed.D, President and CEO, Urban League of Broward County Electricity is the greatest invention in our lifetime. Without it we would not have any of the essential components to modern life such as the Internet, cell phones, air con- ditioning, Tesla cars, lights and refrigeration. Gregg Wallick , President, Best Roofing, Inc. Especially during this time and in the past ten plus years, I’m so very grateful for mod- ern technology! From iPhones, Macs and iPads that allow me to stay in contact with family, friends and clients globally instantly. Facebook with group and singlemeetings. Plus other apps that make my life a little crazier and easier. I am able to show, nego- tiate and close a transaction directly frommy phone! I’m thankful but I miss the human touch, handshake and personal contact. Until we return to a form of normalcy again...I’m Grateful!!!!! Helen Wayner, P.A., Century 21 Hansen Realty I would say the internet. It redefined how we search and share information with each other, connecting us to the world in the process. The second would be the iPhone. It changed how people relate to technology and consume information at a base level. It put the internet and information in our hand 24/7. James Welch, Pastor, First Baptist Fort Lauderdale SMART PHONE!!! My life is now in the palm of my hand: Bible, Family, Friends, Work, World events, Health, Finances, Entertainment, Communication…..it’s all here in one single easily accessed device. SMART PHONES are the definition of progress. “JT” James Taylor, Managing Director, Automotive, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey I think the greatest invention in my lifetime is the internet and social media. It has taken communication to the next level. Communication is so very important to people and relationships. In this present day we are in with the Covid-19, we have seen how the Gospel can be effectively shared through the internet and we can literally reach the entire world. My prayer is that we continue to use the internet and social media as an effective platform to reach the world with the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Dr. Mary Drabik, President, South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary Without question to me, the greatest innovation of all time would have to be the in- ternet. The internet has demolished all information and communication barriers. We can know "almost" everything as it happens. Distinguishing the difference between fact and opinion can be challenging, but overall there is not much we can't find and figure out with a few keystrokes. My personal favorites are all the applications which offer real time, face to face communication, worldwide; something quite convenient in the era of COVID-19. Dr. Mike Rozenblum, Genesis Physical Medicine & Chiropractic Wants to Know… Fidel Gomez Gene L. Green George R. Moraitis, Jr Germaine Smith Baugh Gregg Wallick Helen Wayner James Welch “JT” James Taylor Dr. Mary Drabik Dr. Michael Rozenblum Milan Stefanovic Nancy Robin H. Collins Forman Craig Huston Daryl Nelson Deborah Cusick Dennis DeMarois Dolores King-St. Georg