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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.

Parkview’s Magruder retires: ‘We became a 24/7 church’

David Moore Sep 3, 2020 0

When Pastor Greg Magruder preached his final sermon at Parkview Baptist Church in Gainesville on Aug. 16, he baptized a new believer in Jesus Christ during the service.
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Yee Haw: Cowboy Church Deems First Cowboy Camp A Success

David Moore Aug 19, 2020 0

When it comes to summer camp experiences, the teens and tweens who attended Cowboy Camp at Rafter Cross Cowboy Church in Williston may have quite the leg up over their peers.
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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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