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"God Hath Made Me Forget"
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"God Hath Made Me Forget", explains how our future blessings are bundled together by our willingness to let go of past hurts and allow God the opportunity for healing.
Pastor Boykin commented that in most instances it is virtually impossible to forgive someone in our own strength but reminded the faithful that God never intended for us to carry this burden alone. GALLERY For a complete audio replication, click the icon below:
Church of All Nations Rings in 2012 With Full House
Beginning at 9PM with a beautifully decorated reception courtesy of the Haitian Ministry, to the uplifting worship music, to Pastor Boykin’s vision casting for 2012 and concluding with the dynamic message by Dr. Renaud St. Vil entitled, “You Are Qualified”, the evening had the signature of the Holy Sprit etched on everything that took place.
As the people reveled in the newness of 2012 and prayed as families and for loved ones, this was truly a night of unsurpassed joy and love shared by all. On behalf of Church of All Nations we wish you a blessed 2012. Happy New Years! GALLERY
Members of All Nations Church protest Boca Raton ban of holiday decorations
BOCA RATON, Fla.
Members of All Nations Church in Boca Raton took to the streets Tuesday to protest city rules regarding holiday decorations. The group marched from their church on 4th Avenue to City Hall with crèches in hand, upset the small nativity scenes cannot be displayed publicly inside the city building.
Pastor Mark Boykin calls the move a civil rights violation, saying the city is denying the recognition of Christmas.
A few weeks ago, the City of Boca Raton decided not to have any holiday decorations inside City Hall or public libraries in an effort to avoid upsetting the group.
But the Mayor admitted Tuesday that was a mistake. She says there will be protestors regardless what city leaders decide, and she's also heard from many residents who miss the decorations.
In an about-face, the city voted Monday night to permit holiday symbols inside city buildings that the U.S. Supreme Court deems allowable. It includes Christmas trees or Hanukkah menorahs. The Supreme Court says both those symbols don't necessarily signify religion.
But that isn't enough for members of the Church of All Nations who feel they have the right to display the crèche and other religious symbols anywhere.The City of Boca Raton has set aside a place for all religious decorations in Sanborn Square off Federal Highway. That is a place where nativity scenes and Jewish symbols like the Star of David are allowed.
GALLERY - MARCH OF THE CRECHE AT CITY HALL
Pastor Continues Crusade For Christmas Crèche
Mark Boykin Leads Parishioners, Others In Procession To City Hall
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- A Boca Raton pastor is back at it again in his fight to get a Christmas crèche, or nativity scene, at City Hall. Mark Boykin, a pastor at the Church of All Nations, is leading the "March of the Crèche" to City Hall later Tuesday. The procession is made up of parishioners and city residents.
Boykin began his fight in December 2009 when he lobbied to get a nativity scene placed beside the menorah at the city library. The city had a Christmas tree on display, but Boykin argued that it wasn't a secular symbol. Last year, he led the charge to include a Christmas crèche with City Hall's other holiday decorations.
Boca Raton banned all holiday symbols in government buildings this year, but city officials reversed their decision Monday. CLICK HERE FOR ORIGINAL 25 WPBF NEWS ARTICLE
Boca Raton to skip holiday displays; move spurs protest
Tired of the annual battle over holiday decorations — a seasonal tradition in sensitive South Florida — Boca Raton this year has opted not to display any imagery, religious or otherwise, at City Hall and other facilities.
It joins at least one other South Florida city, Weston, in avoiding the wrath of special interest groups by taking a pass on holiday displays.
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"The city seems to be in the middle of a decoration maelstrom," Boca Assistant City Manager Michael Woika said Thursday. "The last few years we've tried to strike a balance on decorations, but it seems like we've not been able to do that."
Every season, cities grapple with the issue of what to display and where, and how to dodge the seasonal squabble over holiday decorations from religious and secular groups. Many cities — including Davie, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Lighthouse Point and Tamarac — try to appease everyone by exhibiting the whole spectrum of displays, a menorah next to a manger, for example. That complies with a 1989 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that said such displays were not unconstitutional because they endorse no particular religion.
Some cities, such as Sunrise, avoid overtly religious displays, like nativity scenes, in City Hall and city parks, but allow such displays in more neutral areas such as civic centers. In Tamarac, a Christmas tree and menorah are on display at the city's Community Center. "We have not had any controversy," said city spokesman Chad Quinn. But Boca Raton can't seem to dodge that controversy.
For the third year in a row, a local pastor plans to launch a salvo at City Hall because it's bereft of religious Christmas imagery, which he says discriminates against Christians.
"Just when you think the city of Boca Raton officials would join in the Christmas spirit, they have engaged in an act of insanity," said Mark D. Boykin of the Church of All Nations. This weekend, Boykin will ask his congregants to fashion small creches and join him in carrying them to City Hall on Tuesday. "All we're asking is just put up a creche, put one up in the spirit of unity," he said.
"As in years past, he comes to the steps, he makes an impassioned speech, then he and his followers bring the creches in," Woika said. "He's exhibiting what he believes to be the appropriate thing."
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Petition to Stop Gambling Expansion PDF
http://www.pastorboykin.com/FloridaCAGE.php
Odds seem stacked against South Florida resort casino bill-
One gambling company's monstrous vision for Miami triggers concerns
December 05, 2011|Michael Mayo, Sun Sentinel Columnist
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Rev. Mark D. Boykin
“I am extremely disappointed in Senator Bogdanoff attempt to expand gambling in Florida,” said Pastor Mark D. Boykin, “Sen. Bognanoff ran as a family values candidate. I supported Senator Bogdanoff; I held a fundraiser Senator Bogdanoff. I voted for Senator Bogdanoff and now she is walking away from our Florida Family Values,” added Pastor Mark D. Boykin.
“I believe that everything that happens in Vegas, must stay in Vegas, and we do not need the kind of crime, prostitution, and others evils associated with gambling to expand in Florida,” continued Pastor Mark D. Boykin. “For decades we have cultivated a family-friendly vacation postcard image here in Florida and Senator Bogdanoff's bill will destroy it,” continued Pastor Mark D. Boykin.
According to NeighborhoodScout.com and based on FBI data from all 17,000 local law enforcement agencies across the United States, the City of Las Vegas, Nevada has 3 of the top 20 most dangerous neighborhoods with the highest predicted rates of violent crime in America. (#3 Balzar Avenue; #4 N. 28th Street; and #8 D Street; all neighborhoods in the City of Las Vegas).
“It’s a Florida nightmare to think that politicians like Senator Bogdanoff want to bring down a 10.6 percent unemployment figure and $2.6 billion dollars in budget cuts this year by bringing Las Vegas style gambling to Florida. It won’t work and it will hurt our economy and more importantly our family-friendly vacation status,” ended Pastor Mark D. Boykin.
http://capitalsoup.com/2011/11/18/20574/
http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/pastor-cage-plan-rally-against-bogdanoffs-gaming-bill
"Answer the Call"- Bringing his vision to the congregation, Church of All Nations Senior Pastor Mark D. Boykin unveils a global approach to win the world for Jesus Christ. Pastor Boykin is trusting God for 1 million disciples each year, for the next 10 years.
"Answer the Call" will be introduced in the Unites States, the UK and select parts of Eastern Europe.
