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News for the week

In Remembrance of Him: Seven Last Sayings of Christ From the Cross

It has become an annual “must worship experience” around this time in Central Florida: The Seven Last Sayings of Christ (From the Cross). The special worship program typically takes place on Good Friday from 12 to 3 p.m. to coincide … Continue reading

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Bridging the Gap Community Forum April 9

Florida Community Outreach (FCO) is sponsoring a forum April 9 for community leaders, business owners/operators and residents to get together and talk about resources available in the community. Get there! Get involved! You never know: The help you need may be … Continue reading

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Four Vie for Eatonville Mayor Job

Charles Bargaineer, Anthony Grant and Alvin Moore all want Eatonville Mayor Bruce Mount’s position. But voters will decide on Saturday, March 7, who will be mayor in the town’s General and Special Election. If you are a registered voter in … Continue reading

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World Day of Prayer

Friday, March 6, is World Day of Prayer and some churches around Central Florida plan to be open throughout the day and well into the evening for people to come in and pray. Yes, there are several “days” of prayer worldwide and … Continue reading

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Gathered Together to Pray and Reflect on the Lives of Men Who Made a Difference

About a thousand or so people showed up for the 24th Annual Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast at First Baptist Church of Orlando. Held on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, the prayer breakfast sold out again this year, … Continue reading

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First Quarter 2015 Focus: Prayer

Seems two things are needed for effective prayer: faith in God, to  whom we pray and a humble posture. The idea of prayer is that of an individual knowing they need help. They know that the help comes from a source … Continue reading

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Youth Get Chance to See “Selma” For Free

This is what I’m talking about: Young people in Central Florida can go see Selma, the movie, for free over this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, thanks to some local Black business leaders. Parents – take them! It … Continue reading

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Orlando Community News: 2015

I’m more motivated than ever to tell the world about the good things happening in our front/back yards! It’s not all bad news. Yes, we know there is bad news…an overwhelming amount it seems, at times. Orlando Community News (OCN) … Continue reading

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Christmas Blessings from Orlando Community News

It’s Advent season and soon we will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the coming of our Lord and Saviour! I am praying for each one of you – that you are blessed during this season and all of your days, … Continue reading

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Editorial: Time for Change is Now, Police Brutality Must be Challenged

Editor’s Note: These are my thoughts amid the unrest in our country over current events of police brutality which appears to be happening far too often to unarmed Black males. My purpose in writing this is to move people to do something positive to help … Continue reading

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