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

Merry Christmas by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friend, It looks a lot like Christmas at Faith. The Christmas tree in the student lounge has been up for a couple of weeks. Beside the tree is a beautiful manger scene. Christmas carols have been sung in our chapel services. A Christmas banquet was held on Saturday evening, December 13. Students and staff will leave for Christmas break on December 20th. O Come All Ye Faithful Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels; O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. (Unknown, O Come All Ye Faithful) We wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Happy and Blessed 2014.  We will be away during the Christmas break. This e-mail will resume in January 2014.

Blessings,   (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Emerald Anniversary Coming Soon by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

We have nearly completed another semester at Faith. Students will leave for Christmas break on December 20th. Another semester will begin on January 9th. In May, we will celebrate Faith's Emerald Anniversary - 55 years. Mark your calendar. Plans are being made for a great celebration to take place May 8 - 10, 2014. We will hold what appears to be our largest graduation ever. Several alumni will be returning to receive their degrees, as well as our senior class graduating. We would love to have you come celebrate with us. Continue to watch this publication for more details.

New Alumni President

Dear Friends,

We are happy to announce that the Board of Directors have selected Rev. Morgan Topolski as the new Alumni President. Rev. Topolski is a 2004 graduate of Faith. He has been at Faith since his graduation and has served in several capacities - Christian school monitor, front desk receptionist, mentor, school buyer, and campus supervisor. Morgan is married to Alexis (Kemic) (05M), and they have three children - Gideon, Silas, and Gabriella. Rev. Topolski has a great interest in seeing the school go forward. Pictured:  Revs. Morgan & Alexis Topolski

Hands-On Ministry - A letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

We are so thankful for churches that give our students opportunity to do hands-on ministry. They are helping us to mentor students for their future. Following are some students ministering at different churches. Mr. Tim Heffler of Brunswick, Maryland, is the youth pastor at Mars Hill Full Gospel Church. He did an internship this past summer with Rev. Wesley Faloon, and now travels up each weekend to work with the youth.    Mr. Jonathan Randall is the worship leader at Patten Pentecostal Church, working under his father, Rev. Frank Randall. He travels every weekend to Patten. Jon also leads worship in a Bangor Church during the week when he is not too busy with studies.  Three students go to minister at Bradley Baptist Church each Sunday morning. Miss Kate Hinkley of Hollis, New Hampshire, helps the church with sound and media ministry, Mr. Robert Daniel of Bangor, Maine, plays the bass guitar, and Mr. Brent Benzanson of Lockeport, NS, Canada plays the drums.  Both students and churches are blessed in these endeavors. Pictured:  Mr. Jon Randall

Alumni on Crusades by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Freinds,

I had a great time on the Fall Crusade, traveling with the Faith Trio. Our travels took us to - Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York. We thank the Lord for keeping us safe over the many miles. We also thank Him for the lives that were touched through the Word and song.  Whenever I am out traveling, I look forward to having Faith alumni attend our services. I saw several on this trip. Mrs. Kimberly (Stotler) Smith graduated in 1981.  She drove 45 minutes to attend one of our services. She had heard that I had two alumni kids with me.  She had been roommates with both of their mothers. Ashley Randall of Patten, Maine, is the daughter of Rev. Frank (91) and Tammy (Deroiser) (89) Randall. Paige Dumond of Gulf Shores, Alabama, is the daughter of Rev. Bruce (92M) and Heather (Yeaton) (91M) Dumond. The other member of the trio is Andrew McLaughlin of Perham, Maine.

Pictured:  Paige Dumond, Kimberly Smith, Ashley Randall, and Andrew McLaughlin