For the third year running, FEC churches from Fort Wayne and Kendallville unleashed a small army of volunteers throughout their cities, ready to serve in Jesus’ name. On August 27, 2017, 1,352 volunteers from six FEC churches in Fort Wayne, and 11 area churches in Kendallville, participated in Engage Sunday, where they washed cars, weeded, [...]
The city of Auburn is gearing up for some major expansion—with what some are calling the largest development in DeKalb County—and FEC is launching a church on the front end of this growth. According to David Martin, former spiritual formation pastor at Pine Hills Church, “even if every church in Auburn were filled, there would [...]
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As you’ve watched the tragedy unfold in South Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, you’ve no doubt wondered how you can help. World Relief has responded to natural disasters all across the world. But there are also moments when disaster strikes at home, leaving communities in the U.S. uniquely vulnerable, and the [...]
“There’s no way we can do this.” That was pastor Matt Boyer’s first thought about the now highly successful leadership development residency program at Crossroads Evangelical Church in Wauseon, Ohio. Contrary to Matt’s first prediction, church leaders stepped up, residents showed up, and the program has succeeded in ways Matt could never have imagined. Every [...]
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The Fellowship of Evangelical Churches is moving its headquarters to a new and more convenient location in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Here, Rocky Rocholl, FEC president, answers questions about the upcoming move and shares how you can be a part of it. Q: Why do we need to relocate the FEC offices? RR: Years ago, [...]
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.
