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FEBRUARY 2010

DR. RANDY SMITH, LEAD PASTOR

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH


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Haiti
The world was shocked as a
major earthquake hit the tiny
island nation of Haiti (shared
with the Dominican Republic).
The poorest country in our
hemisphere is now on the
world scene, with aid rushing
in from all parts. The question
I’ve asked is, “Where was the
help before when they were
still so poor?” It was in serious
trouble for decades with many
children living in orphanages.

Haiti has been overlooked by Signs of Devastation


most and perhaps this will be a intercession, just as some of FCC budget will include
renewed call to compassion in the places have where our regular giving to Haiti. The
our time. As a church we are other missionaries work. members voted to approve
joining with a missionary an increase in mission giving
couple working with orphans MISSIONARY GIVING
so that 5% of our church
in-country. My hope is that Besides continuing with our
budget is directed to
this will become a mission field current missionaries, the
ministries outside the
that engages our interest and

YOU’RE UNDER ARREST? Clay & Bryce NO CHAIRS ALLOWED Our active youth IF YOU’RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT
help Jennifer lead the children in singing during groupers getting ready for their next activity at Abbigale models the latest in toddler hair
the annual Christmas program the Fall Retreat. fashion. We want all our church to be as smiley
as she is!
USA. In addition, our annual
Pentecost Offering is donated AROUND CAMPUS
to some particular missions
project. I would recommend Pastor Mark & Austin enjoying some
hang-time at the Fall Retreat
that we focus on Haiti relief
for this offering coming in
May. In the meantime, if you
would like to give even more
toward Haiti relief, feel free to
do so through FCC. Our
treasurer will forward those
gifts to our contact in Haiti
(and you won’t end up on
some large organization’s
fund-raising mailing list).
A bunch of hungry FCCers await the
Deuteronomy 15:11 bonanza of food that was the annual
Christmas Banquet.This year’s was held
There will always be at Bristol Street Cafe, Elkhart.
poor people in the
land. Therefore I by Pastor Randy building, no padded pews, no air conditioning,
command you to be Lead Pastor no video projectors, no electric guitars or
organs, in fact none of our current technology.
openhanded toward •••
Luke 4:18 "The Spirit of the Lord is on
Yet he left behind a movement that swept the
face of the earth.
your brothers and me, because he has anointed me to preach good
news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim I want to be part of a movement for God. I
toward the poor and freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for don’t want to settle for comfort when we are
the blind, to release the oppressed, 19 to proclaim
needy in your land. the year of the Lord's favor." (NIV)
called to Spirit-empowered ministry. Let’s not
exchange respectability for effectiveness in
(NIV, God speaking) Jesus came in the power of the Spirit
helping people. And let’s not assume facilities,
different people, or better technology will
preaching, healing, saving, and delivering make us a better home church. That is a
people from spiritual bondage. He had no matter of submitting our hearts to God.

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