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David Moore

David Moore has been writing and editing for newspapers and magazines in Florida for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida. A proud member of First Baptist Church of Ocala, David serves in the worship, deacon and NextGen ministries. He and his wife Beth have three children.

96-year-old on baptism: ‘I couldn’t wait to get In that water’

David Moore Aug 6, 2020 0

At 96 and a half, Betty Schoch is believed to be the oldest person to ever be baptized at Hopeful Baptist Church in Lake City.
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Church reaches families with new VBS twist during pandemic

David Moore Jul 8, 2020 0

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and era of social distancing, Westside Baptist Church in Gainesville pulled off a successful week of engaging local families in God’s word with a…
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Virtual VBS to unite families and kids in Tallahassee

David Moore Jun 10, 2020 0

Children and families in Tallahassee and around the globe will get to participate in Vacation Bible School this summer without ever having to leave their homes.
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With Safety Measures in Place, Alachua County Churches Begin Holding Services Again

David Moore Jun 4, 2020 0

Westside Baptist Church in Gainesville has begun holding services again on its campus, but those attending must first RSVP online, answer health questions when they check in and…
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Pastor Creates Works of Art During Unique Family Devotional Videos

David Moore Apr 28, 2020 0

Family Pastor John Park is putting an artistic and captivating spin on the weekly devotional he creates for his church members during these home quarantining days of the COVID-19…
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Drive-in church offers safe way to meet during stay-at-home orders

David Moore Apr 22, 2020 0

With its new drive-in church service, Fellowship Church in Madison is inviting members and the public to “Drive up, stay in car, and tune in for music and teaching.” In these days…
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Florida pastor continues missions efforts for Bahamas church impacted by Dorian

David Moore Apr 16, 2020 0

Pastor Matt Swain has taken mission trips to the Grand Bahamas for years, but his journeys found new meaning after the island suffered devastating damages from Hurricane Dorian in…
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FLDR donates 13,000-plus N95 masks for COVID-19 fight

David Moore Mar 31, 2020 0

In response to the critical need for N95 respirator masks during the current COVID-19 pandemic, Florida Baptist Disaster Relief and Recovery Ministries (FLDR) has donated more than…
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Church blesses, encourages bivocational pastors

David Moore Mar 9, 2020 0

Recognizing the hard work that bivocational pastors do day in and day out, a Tallahassee church recently set out to encourage and bless 40 such pastors from their city and…
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Ocala church–17th oldest in state–celebrates 175th anniversary

David Moore Jan 21, 2020 0

Back in 1844 when Fellowship Baptist Church first opened its doors, Ocala was not yet a city, Florida was not yet a state and the Southern Baptist Convention had not yet been…
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