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"

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

Update on Founder Dr. Russell K. Pier by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

Dr. Pier's daughter, Dorene, called me last night with an up-date on her father.  He has improved enough to be moved to a rehabilitation unit for three weeks.  At that time he will enter Grace Manor Suites, an assisted living home, in Lakeland, Florida. This will become a permanent home for him and his wife, Joan.   This residence is administrated by Christians and is only two minutes away from where Dorene lives. Dr. Pier seems very content with the arrangements that are being made. In order to accomplish all of this, Dr. Pier needs approximately $1200 a month added to his finances.   We (Dr. Pier, Dorene, FST) are so grateful for all of those who have made donations and pledges to help him.  We still need more. If you can help please go to www.faithschool.org/donate and select the 'Retirement Fund' project. Due to the major snow storm coming our way, tomorrow, we felt it necessary to dismiss our students for February break today. We will make up the classes when they return.     Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Dr. Pier Needs You! by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10 Dr. Russell K. Pier is the founder of Faith School of Theology. He was president of the school for 47 years and taught for 50 years. He and his wife, Joan, presently live in Groveland, Florida. This past week he was hospitalized with an intestinal obstruction. When he leaves the hospital, it will be necessary for him and his wife to move into an assisted living complex in Lakeland, Florida. At the present time they are short on finances to do so. They need approximately $1200.00 per month added to their income to do this. We thought if we could get 120 people to pledge $10 a month, we could help them.  This event has opened our eyes to the establishment of a retirement fund for our staff and faculty at Faith School of Theology. However, at this time it has not been set up, therefore your donation will not be tax deductible until we have arranged for this fund. The alumni of Faith School of Theology have been touched by this man of God. Can you do something on a monthly basis to touch his life, in the next few days? If you can, go to wwwfaithschool.org/donate and select the Retirement Fund project.  Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President   pictured: Dr. Russell & Joan Pier

Great Student Ministry Opportunities by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friend,

I often hear people counting down the days down to spring. We feel sure that many across the U.S. and Canada will be glad to see spring come this year. I wonder, however, how many of us are looking as forward to Jesus' return as we are to spring. If we were, would we not be expressing our faith to lost souls about His coming? So many of our students are thankful for the Outside Ministry program at Faith. This is where they get to communicate their faith. They get to minister in churches - preaching, singing, teaching children. They also witness on the streets, go to nursing homes, and do other practical ministries.  We are thankful for the churches that participate in our Outside Ministry and our two Crusades (ten days of ministry each time) each year.  Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Spring Convention by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friend,

I was due to fly to Ghana, Africa, on January 3. My flight was canceled three times due to inclement weather. The last time I got as far as Brooklyn, New York, where I had to stay for two days until I could get a flight back to Bangor. My luggage did go to Ghana, and has now been lost. However, God has a plan, and I look for His goodness in all of this. We have 31 students enrolled in Ghana and 69 on the Charleston campus. We praise God for all those students that we are MENTORING FOR MINISTRY.  We will hold our Spring Semester Convention on January 30 and 31. At that time we will welcome all of our new students. Revs. Lindsey and Bonnie Burt (in ministry for 32 years) of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, will be the speakers. We invite you to come and join us.                                      Thursday, January 30 - 2:15 P.M. and 7:00 P.M.  Friday, January 30 - 7:00 P.M. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President   Pictured: Lindsey and Bonnie Burt