Ranging from Millennials to highschoolers, there is an awakening and incredible openness to the world being much more spiritual than merely materialistic. The church has an open door and responsibility to connect the supernatural and immaterial fascination with the gospel and biblical worldview. Justus Martin, Photographer, Justus Martin Photo There’s a refreshing boldness in our community over this generation: they’re less interested in conforming to traditional “expectations” and hungrier for authentic encounters with God and His Word. They don’t just want to inherit faith; they want to own it, test it against Scripture, and live it out in ways that align with His specific calling on their lives. It reminds me of Jeremiah 29:11, but also the verses that follow — where God calls His people to seek Him with all their heart, promising that then they will find Him. This generation seems willing to do that hard, wholehearted seeking, and it is making our community more authentic and dynamic! Laura C. Bishop, Executive Vice President of Development, Palm Beach Atlantic University I believe there's a more collaborative effort across denominational barriers to extend God's grace and compassion to those who are in desperate need of His grace and compassion. E.G. food, clothing, shelter. But more importantly, the offering of salvation through the gospel! Larry Lacy, Pastor, The Answer Church I believe God is actively moving through His people, demonstrating His love and power across generations. God advances His Kingdom through faithful generations — through Moses to Joshua, Elijah to Elisha, Paul to Timothy. The Bible charges each generation to entrust the truth, not merely by teaching it, but by exulting in it (Psalm 145:4). At SFBC&TS we are celebrating 40 years of faithfulness. May this milestone not only honor God's work in the past but serve as a commission for the future: to raise up, equip and fervently pass the baton of faith. Otherwise, the Kingdom stands just one generation away from silence. Dr. Mary Drabik, President, South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary Project Salvage is a food pantry currently operating out of space provided by Riverside Church in N Lauderdale. Every Wednesday anywhere between 125 and 250 families are served a variety of fresh produce, eggs, milk, bread and meats. The pantry is staffed by a group of selfless volunteers, led by Nadia, the founder. whose only mission is to follow the command of Jesus to the disciples regarding the crowd of 5000..."You give them something to eat." Project Salvage is meeting the physical needs of the community, and that display of mercy and grace is drawing the neighborhood to have their spiritual needs met as well. All things work together for good. Mike McDermott, Seniors and Probate Specialist, The Keyes Company Today it seems like our communities and the world are questioning many of the basics of life that God designed. This is causing people to search for truth, and as they search, this will lead them to God and His Word because God is the truth. I am hopeful for a strong revival of God in our communities. Milan Stefanovic, Chief Operations & Personal Lines Officer, Bass Underwriters Because of today’s political climate and economic instability, I see more people in the community watching out for and caring for their neighbors, which are certainly beautiful things to do in the site of God. These acts of kindness demonstrate to us that in depressive times people are drawn closer to one another. Maybe what’s happening in these days is designed by God to bring us all closer together. O’Neal Dozier, Pastor, The Worldwide Christian Center f f Wants to Know… Dennis DeMarois Dolores King St. George Don Campion Fred Scarbrough Gregg Wallick Helen Wayner Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson Jesse Carroccio Justus Martin Laura C. Bishop Larry Lacy Mary Drabik Mike McDermott Milan Stefanovic O’Neal Dozier Coach Rick Andreassen Rick Aspden Romney C. Rogers
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