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