Thursday, March 27, 2014

Pastor Libby by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

Faith School of Theology  has lost a good friend.  His name was Rev. Ronald E. Libby, and he went to be went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2014, at the age of 80.  Many will know him as the pastor of  the Charleston Pentecostal Church (1963 - 2000) for 37 years.  Pastor Libby served on our Board of Directors from 1976 - 2009.  His Godly advice was always welcome.  He had also taught some ministerial courses at Faith.  

I, personally, considered him one of my mentors.  He, along with my dad, Rev. Clifford A. Bell (also gone to be with the Lord) and Dr. Russell K. Pier have  been there for me over the years. 

Our condolences  go out to his wife, Judy, and his two sons, Rick and Mike, and their families.  

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell
President

Dear Dennis,

Faith School of Theology  has lost a good friend.  His name was Rev. Ronald E. Libby, and he went to be went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2014, at the age of 80.  Many will know him as the pastor of  the Charleston Pentecostal Church (1963 - 2000) for 37 years.  Pastor Libby served on our Board of Directors from 1976 - 2009.  His Godly advice was always welcome.  He had also taught some ministerial courses at Faith.  

I, personally, considered him one of my mentors.  He, along with my dad, Rev. Clifford A. Bell (also gone to be with the Lord) and Dr. Russell K. Pier have  been there for me over the years. 

Our condolences  go out to his wife, Judy, and his two sons, Rick and Mike, and their families.  

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell
President  

Pictured: Rev. Ronald E. Libby



Friday, March 14, 2014

Update on Dr. Pier by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

We have received an update on Dr. Pier's physical condition. This week the doctors removed the tube from his gall bladder, and they say that he is recovering. He is experiencing some nausea, but they have given him a new medication, and trust that will help. Please continue to keep him and his wife, Joan, in prayer.  We are very grateful to those who are helping with the finances so that Dr. Russell K. Pier and his wife, Joan, can be in assisted living in Florida. If anyone else would like to help with the financial aspect please go to www.faithschool.org, click on Donate, and choose the 'retirement fund' project.

Spring in Maine? Not quite. We are in the midst of a major snow storm. We have about 18 inches already, and it is supposed to snow a good part of today as well. One of the snowmen decided it was too cold outside, and took a snooze on the snack-bar grill.

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell
President  

  Pictured: "Mr. Snowman"

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Healing & Ministry by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

We have been experiencing a wonderful move of God on our campus in many ways. Just before the students went on February break one of our instructors, Dr. Januskiewicz, was healed of on-going allergies.  She had not been able to enter our chapel building without losing her breath. She is now able to attend functions in the chapel. Our chapel services have been blessed with different people operating in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Lives are being changed for God's glory.

At the present time we are preparing to go on Spring Crusade. Prayer is the most important part of that preparation. Students will be going to churches where they will be used in different facets of ministry. Dr. Januskiewicz will be traveling with the Drama team. I will be traveling with the Faith Trio. To the right is my schedule. If you are able to attend any of these services, it would be a pleasure to speak with you.

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell
President  

Pictured: Andrew, Paige, Ashley and Dr. Bell

Found in Florida by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

My wife, Faith, and I have just returned from a vacation in Florida. While there, we had the opportunity of meeting with some alumni members. Alumni President, Rev. Morgan Topolski and his wife, Rev. Alexis Topolski were also in attendance. Thank you to Pastors Clayton and Judy Langley and the Praise Temple Church of God in Groveland, Florida, for hosting the same for us.

We also saw our founder, Dr. Russell K. Pier. He is doing better, and he and his wife, Joan, will enter assisted living on March 1st. If anyone would like to help him with the monthly expense of being there, you may give (non-tax deductible) at our website or send a check to FST, 29 Main Road, Charleston, Maine  04422.

Our Emerald Anniversary (55 years) celebration will be held May 7 - 10, 2014.Everyone is welcome to all of the events. We are excited as many alumni members, and other friends have told us they are planning to attend. For more information, see our website - www.faithschool.org
 
Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell
President 
attendees of Florida Alumni gathering