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May 5, 2010
By David Ettinger The Student Ministry at First Orlando has been busy the past few years. After all, they have taken mission trips to Los Angeles, Atlanta and West Palm Beach. Within the past few months, their emphasis has been closer to home as they held community outreaches at Hankins Park, less than a mile […]
May 5, 2010
By David Ettinger To John Helton, there is no difference between the students right across the street from First Orlando and the people of Porto Seguro, Brazil, located more than 4,000 miles away. “The Gospel is specific — Christians have a duty to share Jesus all over the world,” said John, First Orlando’s Local Missions […]
May 5, 2010
By David Ettinger It’s simple yet profound: a 15-year-old girl saw a need and did something about it. As a result, needy families are benefitting. “This is something that really touches my heart and something I believe the Lord is calling me to do,” said First Orlando member Katie Jennings, who has turned 16 since […]
May 4, 2010
By David Ettinger Call it “contact evangelism.” That’s exactly what First Orlando’s Nate Naversen has been doing since 2000. The sports enthusiast organizes co-ed flag football games that are open to the public and designed as Christian outreaches. “Basically, if you want to show up, just grab a jersey and play,” said Nate, who along […]
May 4, 2010
By David Ettinger It was a simple idea started by a seven-year-old boy, but the spiritual results could be eternal. One Wednesday evening, the Wagner family — parents Roddy and Jenny, and their five children — were on their way to church at First Orlando. Roddy was sharing with them about an opportunity to minister […]
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