Merry Christmas!!!

Dear Friend, Isaiah 9:6 - For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Faith School is so glad to be celebrating the "reason for the season." Happy Birthday, Jesus! Students and staff held the annual Christmas banquet on Saturday evening, December 13th. The student association served a delicious meal, and various skits and special music were presented afterward. The banquet was a good time for all. We want to take this opportunity to wish you, and your family, a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. We pray that you will be blessed with happiness, good health, and provision for every need. Students will leave for Christmas break on Friday, December 19th and will return, along with some new students, onJanuary 8th.  Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey Bell President Pictured: The Faith Chorale

NEW PREACHERS

Dear Friend, Our Homiletics I (formerly known as Public Speaking) class will be preaching on Monday, December 8 and Tuesday, December 9, at 6:30 P.M. in the Elva P. Valerius Chapel. They will be applying principles that they have learned in class this semester. For some, it will be their first full-length sermon. We invite you to come and support them in their endeavors. We are always thankful for what the Lord provides for the different departments of the school, whether it be finances, food, or office supplies. A few weeks ago a couple gave us thirty rolls of scotch tape. Recently a lady gave us a box of copy paper. The next day a man brought us six boxes of copy paper. These gifts will sace us a few hundred dollars. May God bless these people for their thoughtfulness of Faith. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey Bell President Pictured: Priscilla Leonard, Rebecca Giarratano, Sung Ju Gong

Encounter with God!

November 14, 2014 Dear Friend, It was our pleasure to host Campus Days from November 06-08. Forty-eight participants and seven chaperones came to the campus on Thursday afternoon. That evening they enjoyed a time of games and chapel activities. On Friday morning participants attended prayers and classes, and in the afternoon they were involved in various social activities. Mr. Eberton Ribiero, a freshman from Brazil was the winner of the Ping-Pong Tournament. Mr. Turner McLaughlin of Perham, Maine, was the winner of Super Smash Brawl. Friday evening service is always the highlight of the weekend. I had the privilege of preaching the evening message on the Peniel Encounter. You can watch the full sermon online by visiting www.faithschool.org. Many were found at the altar, seeking the Lord. Each campus days we hold a drawing for a $500.00 scholarship to Faith. Eight people filed applications during this weekend, and a name was drawn.  Congratulations to Mr. Daniel Austin of Winthrop, Maine, for winning the scholarship.  Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey Bell President

Crusaders Return

Dear Friends, Recently our students returned from 10 days of ministry on Crusades.  They traveled  as far south as Virginia and as far north as Nova Scotia, Canada. Among other activities, students  preached, taught, sang, worked soup kitchens, and did street work. Andrew McLaughlin of Perham, Maine -  (traveled with Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell) "This was an amazing crusade! I had such a fantastic time ministering to all these churches.  The greatest thing I got out of this crusade is, 'God's about to do a new thing.'  I'm excited to see what that is!" Caitlyn MacDonald of New Britain, Connecticut -  (City Reach Church in Bangor, Maine)  did some street work.  Was amazed at how she felt drawn to speak with one young lady.  It didn't look like she could, but God made a way. Ashley Misner of Skowhegan, Maine -  (City Reach Church in Bangor, Maine) had opportunity to work in the nursery.  She felt like those little ones were taking in what she was saying. Jacinta Hinckley of Oakfield, Maine - (Patten Pentecostal Church in Patten, Maine) had the opportunity to teach Sunday School.    She was happy to be able to work with youth as her desire is to be a youth pastor. Jeremiah Eldridge of Detroit, Maine, (Narrow Passage Church in Middletown, Virginia) had the opportunity to be an encouragement to a high school student who would one day like to attend FST.  He is keeping in contact with that young man.    We are excited for this coming weekend, as we host nearly 50 Campus Days visitors.  We ask you to pray with us that they will have an "Encounter" with God while they are here. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey Bell President

Pictured:  Caitlyn MacDonald

And Sent Them Two by Two

Dear Friends,

Luke 10:1 - After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. It is time - October 16 - 27 - to send our students out for the Fall Crusade. You won't want to miss our Friday evening service on October 10th at 7:00 P.M.  This service will be our "commissioning service". We will tell the student teams where they have been assigned to minister, and we will pray for them. They will be traveling as far north as Canada and as far south as Virginia and West Virginia. They will be preaching, singing, teaching, doing street work, and even some church maintenance. Three of our instructors will also be traveling for the school - myself with a singing team, Dr. Gail A. Januskiewicz with the Drama team, and our school evangelist, Rev. Andy DeRier with students.   You can find our schedules on our website www.faithschool.org (look under NEWS and EVENTS).   There will be no Friday Night Chapel on October 17 or October 24, due to the Crusade, but we look forward to our Chapel on October 31 after students return. It is a beautiful time of year in Maine. The autumn leaves are an array of color. God surely created a magnificent world. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey Bell President

Pictured:  Dr. Januskiewicz & members of Drama Team

People - The Driving Force of Missions - President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

Our Fall Convention was held on Thursdayand Friday, September 18 and 19.  In the Friday night service we welcomed our Freshmen Class.  Rev. Rick Ciaramitaro, of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, was the guest speaker.  He challenged us with the Word of God.

Pictured:  Rev. John & Brenda Flower

PEOPLE - THE DRIVING FORCE OF MISSIONS

We are looking forward to our Missions Seminar on Friday, October 03, 2014.   Rev. John and Brenda Flower, Assembly of God World Missions Reps with a ministry to those rescued from Human Trafficking will speak in  the General Sessions at 9:00 A.M.,11:20 A.M., and 7:00 P.M.  Workshop speakers will be Rev. Gordon Blakeney (missionary to Ghana) and Rev. David Farris (missionary to Chad).  The workshops will be held at 10:15 A.M. and 1:15 P.M.    Lunch  (free) will be served at 12:25.   We invite you to come and be inspired at any or all of these sessions.    Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey Bell President

Students are Home

September 4, 2014

Dear Mark, Last week our students came home. Several new freshmen joined our upperclassmen. What a great joy to have them  all here. Needless to say, the campus is no longer quiet. We hear singing, talking, shouting, musical instruments, and praying. We were delighted to have several visitors, as well,  in our first Friday night service. The Spirit of God was present as we worshiped, and listened to the Word of God.  If you are ever in the area,  we would love to have you attend as well. We want to thank the Lord for one of our donors this week.   For several years, each fall,  he has donated beef cows to the school.  He grows them, and sends them to the slaughterhouse for us.  He has done the same this year.  This donation is a great boost to our cafeteria, and helps us save greatly.   We say thank you to him. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey Bell President   Pictured: Students in the Student Lounge    JOIN US  Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. Charleston Pentecostal Church  Rev. Matthew Ward Charleston, ME Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Fryeburg Assembly of God  Rev. David Reed Fryeburg, ME Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M LaGrange Full Gospel Assembly  Rev. Ed Costain LaGrange, ME       To give to the Retirement Fund click here.

Excitement on Campus by President Dr. Jeffrey Bell

Dear Friends,

Excitement is rising on the Campus as the students are arriving to begin the Fall semester!  Each year we start the school year by taking the staff away for a retreat.  This year we were at The Cabins at China Lake, Maine. Devotions and special sessions were held to give direction for the school year.  Families enjoyed the lake, staff members cooked the meals and cleaned up, games were played, and all had a good time of fellowship.

Pictured: Faith School Staff

From time to time, a class from the original Higgins Classical Institute (founded by Rev. John Higgins) will ask to hold a class reunion at the school.  We were delighted a few weeks ago, when the Class of 1964 celebrated  their 50th reunion.   It was my pleasure to lead them in prayer and take them on a tour of the facilities.  They seemed pleased with the upkeep and improvements of the Campus. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey Bell President

Board of Directors by President Dr. Jeffrey Bell

Dear Friends,

Faith School of Theology was established in 1959.  We will soon begin our 56th year.  We would like to introduce our Board of Directors to you.  I am very grateful to this group who help us to make the major decisions concerning our school.

Pictured:  Dr. Jeffrey Bell and the Board of Directors

Back Row:  Rev. Greg Dunlop of St. John, NB, Canada, Rev. Gary A. Stearn of Nashua, New Hampshire, Mr. Robert Deslauriers of Barrington, New Hampshire, Rev. Christopher L.A. Hutchinson of Kingston, Jamaica, Rev. Douglas L. Nelms of Conyers, Georgia. Middle Row:  Rev. Ed Michael of Baltimore, Maryland, Rev. Bruce A. Blakney of Washburn, Maine, Rev. David Levandusky of Greenfield, Massachusetts,  Rev. Joseph W. Beesley of Fredericton, N.B., Canada, Rev. Matthew M. Ward of Charleston, Maine, Dr. Alston Oliver of Old Town, Maine, Rev. Andrew DeRier of Charleston and Easton, Maine. Front Row:  Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell -  President of Charleston, Maine, Rev. Randy V. Crozier -  Vice-President of Canada, Rev. Pearl L. Wells - Secretary/Treasurer of Charleston, Maine, Rev. Morgan Topolski, Alumni President of Charleston, Maine. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Ministry by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

My wife, Faith, and I had a great opportunity to preach in two churches this past Sunday. In the morning we were at Grace Assembly of God in Woodsville, New Hampshire, with Pastor Bruce and Cindy Lee (both graduates of the class of 1974). In the evening we were in Newport, Vermont, with Pastor Mark (graduate - 2004) and Pauline Aube at Faith Lighthouse Assembly of God. At both of these services we presented the school and felt like the Lord talked to hearts.  My staff and I are busy planning and preparing for the fall semester.   Please keep us in your prayers. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Pictured:  Dr. Jeffrey and Faith Bell

Vacation by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

My wife, Faith, and I are in New Jersey for a few days vacation. It was our joy to attend a surprise birthday party for Faith's father, Mr. Daniel DiBonaventura, of Millville, New Jersey, who turned 90 years young. We also are visiting with her brother, Nathan, and her sister, Hope. This week we will say good-bye to staff members - Revs. Glenn and Bethany Gromel as they leave to pastor in Mattawamkeag, Maine; Mr. Russell and Mrs. Amanda Kneeland as they go to operate a Christian School in Hudson, New York; and Mr. Kyle and Mrs. Jennifer Kovar as they relocate to Mississippi. We will miss these staff members and their families! The work continues in Charleston. Thank you to our staff for all that they do - whether it be in the office or on the grounds. Thank you to our supporters. Your prayers and financial help mean so much, and we pray that God will bless you for your sacrifices. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Pictured:  Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Bell and Family

Travels by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

It was my pleasure to travel to Knoxford, NB, Canada on Sunday, June 8th to participate in the ordination of Gordon and Kelly Blakeney (both graduates of 2013).  The Blakeneys were ordained by Knoxford Praying Band Church.  Gordon was also ordained by Faith Chapel - Faith Fellowship International of Charleston, Maine.  Rev. and Rev. Blakeney have been instructors at our school in Ghana, Africa.  They will be working at the school in Charleston this next year, with plans to return to Ghana in August 2015. On June 12th, my wife, Faith, and I will be traveling to New Jersey for a few days of vacation.  We will return on Monday, June 23rd. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Pictured:  Revs. Gordon and Kelly Blakeney

NEEDED!! by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

NEEDED:    Are you looking for an opportunity to use your handyman talents for the Lord, and touch people at the same time?  Faith is looking for a good all-around handyman.  This person should have a bit of knowledge about a lot of things.  What you don't know, we can teach you.  Must be hard-working, and willing to labor for a minimum wage.  Will have opportunities to touch the lives of students for the Lord.

Kyle Kovar and family (not pictured baby Dylan)

Our present handyman has been Mr. Kyle Kovar.  He has been here for two years, and has done a good job.  Mr. Kovar and his family are moving to Mississippi next week.  We wish them many blessings as they take this step in their lives. If you have any interest in this position of handyman, please contact us at 207-285-3373.    Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Flowers Are In by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

Luke 10:2 "The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest." It was a beautiful day in Charleston as our staff planted 525 marigold plants up the walkways, and in other places around the campus.  Some dug holes, others dropped the plants in the holes, and others buried the roots.  All will reap the beauty of the flowers.  As we think about the flowers and how they need the soil, sunshine, rain, and weeding to get the finished product, we think about the harvest of souls that the Lord is asking for.  In order to reap souls we need to send labourers into his harvest field.  To send labourers, we need students to train.  At the end of every school year we have churches and other ministries call us for workers.  So often, we have to tell them that our graduates are already going to other ministries.  Would you pray with us for our student enrollment for the fall?  If you know of anyone, younger or older, that would like to attend Bible college, would you tell them about Faith School of Theology?  We are here to MENTOR FOR MINISTRY!      Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Pictured: Summer Crew planting flowers

Summer Crew by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

Students left us for the Summer on May 10th. we miss them. However, work continues. I want to give appreciation and honor to our summer crew.   They will appreciate your prayers.              Mrs. Faith Bell (my wife) Receptionist and Receiver of Faith Funds Mrs. Lily Beck - Admissions Dr. Gail A. Januskiewicz - Director of Academics Rev. Dennis J. Michaud - Director of Public Relations Dr.  Michael L. Richard - Maintenance Rev. Alexis Topolski - Bookkeeper and other office duties Rev. Morgan Topolski - Supervisor of Grounds Mrs. Sara Torbett - Registrar Pearl L. Wells - Human Resources, Bookkeeper, and other office duties             Mrs. Amanda Kneeland - My Administrative Assistant will be relocating with her husband, Russell Kneeland, and daughter in the middle of June. In the meantime she will be teaching others to do her job. Mr. Kyle Kovar and his family will be relocating to Mississippi in the middle of June. He will also be instructing others in his job. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Pictured: Summer crew (Not pictured: Mrs. Lily Beck and Mrs. Sara Torbett)

2014 Commencement by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

What a time we had as we closed out the school year from May 7 - 10. Rev. Christopher Hutchinson of Kingston, Jamaica, spoke at the Wednesday evening service, Thursday morning Baccalaureate, and Saturday Commencement. On Thursday evening a great banquet was held to honor the Class of 2014. On Saturday we granted 126 Associate degrees, diplomas, and Bachelor degrees. Many alumni and friends joined us for this momentous occasion. Over 130 computers around the world were tuned in to the streaming from Faith Auditorium.  This week our staff has put the finishing touches on cleaning up the campus.  Our summer crew will start their work on Monday, May 19th. Please keep us in your prayers as we prepare for next year. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Pictured: Dr. Bell and Jared Fiske's selfie.

First Ghana Graduation by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

I was in Sogakope, Ghana, Africa, from April 17 - 29 at the Faith Theological and Agricultural School. We held our first graduation for ten graduates. I was privileged to be the guest speaker.  The Lord has provided funds so that we now have an on-campus dormitory on the property that we rent for the school. It was previously a six-car garage, and will now house fifteen students, and a classroom/chapel/library. We are excited about this week as we hold our Emerald Anniversary (55 years) Celebration here in Charleston. A large number of alumni and friends will be coming to the campus to celebrate with us. It would be a pleasure to see you at any or all of the events. For more information please see our website. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Pictured: First graduates of Faith Theological and  Agricultural School

Campus Days is Here by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

Today through  Saturday (April 10 - 12) is Campus Days at Faith. Today, approximately eighty registrants and chaperones will descend on the campus. They will stay in the dormitories with our students, eat in the cafeteria, attend classes and chapels, and see life in general at Faith. Some of them will make eternal decisions concerning their future and Faith. We welcome them. I will be flying to Atlanta, Georgia, today, to attend an IABCS convention. While there I will have the opportunity to preach the Sunday morning service at Victory Tabernacle in Conyers, Georgia. I will return to school on Tuesday evening, April 15th. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Pictured: Several Campus Days students registering

Mentoring for Ministry by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

One of our main goals at Faith School is to Mentor For Ministry. That is accomplished in several ways. One of those ways is through our Outside Ministry program. Students are sent to churches that request them on  weekends for ministry. In addition to this we send our students on a ten-day Crusade each semester. Students are assigned to requesting churches and ministries. This means that the average student will receive sixty days of on the job, immersion ministry before they graduate, in addition to their weekend ministries. We do not know of any other Bible school (there very well may be) that offers this type of program. It is always exciting for the staff when students return from their Crusades. During this recent Spring Crusade, students saw sixty-eight people receive Jesus as their Savior. Several people were filled with the Holy Spirit, and some significant healings  took place. I ask an interest in your prayers as I prepare to travel to our Bible school in Ghana, Africa, in the middle of April. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Pictured: Mr. Zach Rollins speaking  in New Hampshire

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