In October, Rafieg, a businessman from Sudan, met the church planter he sponsors in southeast India. That connection, orchestrated by Northwoods Church, Peoria (Illinois), through Zion Evangelistic and Care Ministries (ZEC Ministries) was possible through a church planting investment initiative. They hope that this initiative will continue to grow at Northwoods and within FEC, since [...]
When organizations and churches commit to the same mission, beautiful partnerships are formed in the same town and around the world. In July, two Indiana churches joined Albanian missionaries and a church in Tirana (Albania) to share the gospel. The 16 people from Westwood Fellowship Church (Woodburn) and Highland Gospel Church (Fort Wayne) traveled to [...]
A visit to Israel tops the “bucket list” of most Christians. Visiting the New Testament sites of Jesus’ life and ministry bring the Bible to life. Rocky Rocholl, president of the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches, remembers his first trip to Israel in 2015 as life-changing. He notes, “The Bible is alive after visiting Israel. If [...]
This past October, four leaders from the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches had the distinct privilege to partner with ZEC Ministries in equipping current and future leaders for the cause of Christ in India! Craig Smith, Engage pastor, Northwoods Church, Peoria, led the team that included Gary Webb, executive pastor of ministries, Northwoods Church, Peoria; David [...]
West Africa team takes a giant leap forward in reaching Yalunka people! FEC’s West Africa team has achieved a significant milestone in its outreach to the Yalunka people, an unreached people group living in the West African nation of Mali. During a recent training session, the team moved from teaching Bible stories in the oral [...]
Even before arriving here, we knew that we would need to look for some type of business or work opportunity that would establish us here long term, something that would be valuable to the community, contribute to our financial support and help us continually meet new people and focus on relationships. One of the best [...]
Well, we are back home after another round of village trips. This time we were able to visit two villages and share the stories of Cain and Abel and Noah in both. There were many hard things about the trip; the inescapable heat, nowhere comfortable to sit or relax, goats, sheep, cattle, and chickens wandering around [...]
Recently, I felt a burden in my heart for an unreached people group in the Middle East. So I went and visited. It seemed God had aligned a need in that place with my gifts in ministry. My wife said her heart was warm to go. My extended family gave the thumbs up. The financial [...]
From the farm fields of Indiana to the mission field in Indonesia—and everywhere in between Hal Lehman, a self-professed farm boy from Berne, Indiana, has lived his life investing in international ministry, both in the field and through behind-the-scenes support here at home. Hal’s spiritual journey started early. He and his wife, Suzie, who have [...]
West Africa trips encourage believers and strengthen village ties During our recent village trips in West Africa, our team was able to pay our respects to the family of a believer who had passed away earlier this year. We offered our condolences and shared our hope of seeing this friend in heaven someday. It was [...]
It is our pleasure to invite you to the Credentialed Workers Appreciation Dinner held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. (EDT) at Ceruti’s Diamond Room, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818 (view Google map). Our hope is that this evening will be a time of fellowship and encouragement for you and your spouse.
Sue and I are looking forward to a great evening together!
Here are the details:
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 24, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Eastern (salad service begins at 6:30 pm).
Location: Ceruti’s Diamond Room, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818 (view Google map)
Cost: FREE for credentialed individuals and spouse ($30 per individual if not FEC credentialed).
Menu: Choose between four meal options (including gluten-free and vegetarian choices).
Dinner Choices:
Greek Chicken (GF)
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Parmesan Yukon Baby Potatoes (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Bistro Filet
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Parmesan Yukon Baby Potatoes (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Black & Blue Salmon (GF)
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Parmesan Yukon Baby Potatoes (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Vegetarian option: Squash Bowl (GF)
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Dessert table includes:
Coffee Cake Assortment
Chocolate Drizzle Cheesecake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mouse (GF)
Coffee, iced tea, & water included with all options.
