As we approach Christmas of 2017, my heart is heavy around the recent massacre of 305 Sufi Muslims, worshipping in a mosque, and 26 members of 1st Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, worshipping in church.  I can’t help but be concerned about the state of affairs in the world today. There’s slavery in Libya, terrorism all over the world, and intimidation and threats of nuclear proliferation from North Korea. ...

The Person of Christmas, Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-20: But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from Holy Spirit. She will bear a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save his people from their sins.  All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken to...

On December 24, Christmas Eve, Sunrise Presbyterian Church, located at 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue, will present the Chancel Choir in a Christmas Cantata performance at the 10 a.m. service, and later, a Candlelight Service will be held at 7 p.m. For more information call 305-821-5841. Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue, is holding special holiday services at new times for the end of the 2017 year and holiday season. The mass...

Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force (YATF), in partnership with title sponsor Bella Mar Real Estate Group, invites residents and their families to Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Beauty & the Beast,” featuring an all-star cast including Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor and more. The free movie watching event will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151...

Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” in from 6 to 8 p.m. during December at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Wednesday, December 6 - Open Hang Night. The Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, XboxOne, and more. Wednesday, December 13 - Friendship Bracelet Night. Bring friends for a fun night of...