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Man with a Van following God's Plan from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Faith.

We have often said that students are the reason that Faith School of Theology exists. We are also very thankful for our STAFF. The passion of our staff is to Mentor the Students for Ministry. God has blessed us with a staff that is both willing to pray, and to sacrifice. They work for a minimum wage, and give in so many other ways. May I tell you a true story?

Last winter we took our school van to be inspected. We used the van to pick up groceries and supplies each week. When the inspector looked at it - he said, NO, sorry, it is too rusty to pass inspection. When we could not get it inspected, our buyer, said he would use his own vehicle to do the shopping each week. He did for several months, and we have been praying that God would supply us with a van. This week another staff member came and said, "My wife and I were going to sell our van, but God spoke to our hearts to give it to the school." Thank you, Lord, for answering our prayer. May God bless these staff members for their sacrifices for the kingdom of God.  

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell

President  

Pictured: Kyle Kovar with the van.    

Fall Convention from President Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Faith.

We started classes on Monday, September 2, 2013, and are hearing good reports from both students and professors. It is wonderful to hear the voices of the students as they converse, tease, sing, pray, and praise God.   

We want to invite you to our Fall Convention on September 19 and 20, 2013. Our guest speaker will be Dr. J. David Arnett, president of Northpoint Bible College. Dr. Arnett comes to us with experience in many areas of pastoral and educational ministry both at home and abroad. We will also be welcoming the new freshmen and returning students in the September 19 service. Services will be held on campus at the Elva P. Valerius Memorial Chapel.

Times:  Thursday -  September 19 at 2 P.M. & 7 P.M.

              Friday - September 20 at 7 P.M.

If you can't be with us, pray that God will pour out His Holy Spirit on these meetings.  

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell

President  

Pictured: Dr. J. David Arnett     

They're Here!! by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Faith.

We are so excited!  They are here! Our freshmen arrived on Monday, August 20th. They came from as far away as the country of Korea and as near as the town of Charleston. They unpacked and went through an orientation, preparing them for their tenure at Faith. Our sophomores, juniors, and seniors will arrive on Thursday the 29th. 

We will have our first Friday night service on August 30th. We need to announce that we will not be streaming services this year. However, they will be recorded and you can download them to your computer.

Please keep us in your prayers. Our greatest desire at Faith is to see God move among our students and staff in a powerful way this year.  

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell

President  

Pictured: Freshman on a class trip to Bar Harbor, ME.    

Eleven, Ten, Nine....From the President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Faith.

Our staff will arrive on Monday, August 19th. You might hear the following conversations at that time. Two more pages and I will complete that project. Can you help me with this? Oh, we have some furniture to move. We need to finish cleaning the kitchen. We need to take that to the attic.  

Eleven, ten, nine - the countdown is on. Our freshmen will arrive onMonday, August 26th. Upper classmen will come on Thursday the 29th. We are making every moment count as we finish up maintenance jobs, office projects, and cleaning. We want to be ready for the students when they arrive.

Just as we are getting ready in the natural for the students' return, we want to be ready spiritually as well. We have prayed that the Holy Spirit will move in a great way as we minister to the students in the classes, chapels, and in everyday life.  

We believe the countdown is also taking place for Jesus' return. What do you have to finish before He comes?

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell

President  

Honoring My Father: Rev. Clifford A. Bell - by President Dr. Jeffrey Bell

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Faith.

This week I wish to honor my Dad, Rev. Clifford A. Bell (September 2, 1929 -  July 28, 2013). He was widely known as Mike. Dad became a Christian at age 26. He married my Mother, Arlene, and three children were born into their home - Vicki, Derek and I. Dad was very faithful to support the churches that he and Mom attended.   

He was a graduate of Husson College. He held one of the few honorary diplomas from Faith School of Theology. Over the years he was a bookkeeper for several businesses. Dad felt a call to pastoral ministry and pastored churches in Allagash, Stetson, Bangor, and Sherman Mills, Maine. He also worked at Faith in his later years.

If I could describe my Dad in one word, it would be "faithful". He was faithful to God, his family, and the church. He passed away peacefully with his family around him. He will be missed by many friends, and especially by his family - Vicki and Scott Wilson and their family, Derek and Leslie Bell and their family, and my wife, Faith and I.

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell

President  

Office to Office from President Dr. Jeffrey Bell

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Faith.

Sometimes, people have referred to Faith as Faith School of "Moveology"! This summer has proven that to be true. A few staff have moved into different housing. Also, several offices have been moved. We now have more offices on the basement floor of the Institute. These offices will be occupied by:

Director of Outside Ministry, Professor, and Dean of Men - Rev. Billy Sudduth

Director of Student Life and Professor - Dr. Michael L. Richard                            

Director of Services and Maintenance and Professor - Rev. Glenn D. Gromel

Dean of Women, Kitchen Manager, and Professor - Rev. Bethany Gromel

Dr. Gail Januskiewicz - Director of Academics and Professor has moved into the former Staff Lounge on the first floor. The Staff Lounge has moved into her former office.  

We believe the relocation of these offices will better serve our students and the public.

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell

President