Welcome to Frenchtown Evangelistic Assembly! May you feel the presence of Almighty God in our midst and may all your burdens be lifted as we worship Him together.
Andrew Brunson, a Christian Pastor from North Carolina has been imprisoned in Turkey after being charged falsely with having connections with terrorist organizations. The pastor had been serving the Turkish people for over 20 years and led a protestant church in Izmir.
Leaders of the Senate Foreign Relations and House Foreign Affairs Committees sent a letter signed by 78 senators and representatives, urging President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to release the American pastor immediately.
The letter stated that Mr. Brunson has been held unjustly since his arrest last October and that he “has been denied regular and appropriate access to legal counsel and American consular services.” It stated further that “there appears to be no evidence to substantiate the charges against him for membership in an armed terrorist organization.”
The pastor has spent “Thanksgiving, Christmas, and his birthday locked away in a prison cell in Turkey, the only Christian among 19 prisoners confined in a 10-person cell,” according to the American Center for Law and Justice which also has been working to secure the pastor’s release. This is an extremely trying time for this family as the pastor’s daughter had to postpone her wedding, hoping for her father’s release and to have him walk her down the aisle.
Brunson and his wife, Norine, were reportedly summoned in October to discuss their application to renew their visas, but instead they were arrested by Turkish police. Norine was released 13 days later, but her husband was charged with having links to terror organizations. Both the ACLJ and the ICC said this is a common accusation in Turkey against individuals the government wants to target.
Let us pray for Pastor Brunson that he would be set free. Let us also pray for the family in these times of deep distress. Jesus said “…they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake”( Luke 21:12).
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
G.I., P.I. & N.I. MEETING
Today, 5:00pm
LUNCH HOUR HOTLINE
Wednesday, 12:00 noon- Lunch Hour Hotline
No Service at 5:30 p.m., We are encouraging everyone to support the ASAPH Conference.
PRAISE & ADORATION PRACTICE
Friday, 6:30 p.m.
HOUR-OF-POWER PRAYER SESSION
Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
ASAPH: EXTRAVAGANT PRAISE & WORSHIP ECPERIENCE
Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
NEXT SUNDAY – Seed Faith Sunday
Worship & Ministry Service, 9:00 a.m.
Kingdom Men’s Ministry Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
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CONDOLENCES
Apostle Edghill and Pastor Emily, along with the entire F.E.A. family, express our deepest condolences to Sis. Clonda Thomas on the passing of her father. May God comfort and strengthen you in this difficult hour.
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MESSAGE TO SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTS:
Due to lack of teachers, there will be NO Sunday School for the entire month of March. The children may go to the annex to get a snack and then return to the sanctuary with parent.
OTHER CHURCHES ACTIVITIES:
Twelfth Annual VI ASAPH Worship Conference: “Reignite the Fire… Worship!”
Wednesday, March 1 to Saturday, March 4, 2017. Come and be blessed by the Apostolic, Prophetic voices of Apostle James Duncan of New York, Reverend Nicole Ballosingh – Holder of Trinidad , Pastor Cyprianna Bethel of Nassau, Bahamas, VI ASAPH Praise Team, Unity Dancers, De’Vine Mime Ministry, Apostle Alger B. Warren, Apostle Gladstone Hazel, and many more anointed local ministries.
•Wednesday to Friday: (March 1-3) …. 7:30pm nightly
•Saturday workshops: (March 4)…9 am-2:30pm (light lunch will be provided). $40.00 for adults ~ $20 (11-18 yrs). Special rates are available for groups of 5 or more registrants. Venue: Faith Christian Fellowship Church Alive in Christ.
•Saturday Evening: Extravagant Praise and Worship Experience… 7pm Venue: Frenchtown Evangelistic Assembly.
Preach-Preacher-Preach Play
Date: Sunday, March 12 at 6:00p.m.
Place: The living Word Family Ministry-Smith Bay
Ticket: $10.00.
More information: 340-201-3078 or see the bulletin board.
Christian Unity Church-Sunday School Twenty-ninth Anniversary
A Bible Quiz Bowl on the book of Esther will be conducted involving participants from various churches between the ages of 11-17 years.
Date: Today, February 26 at 3:30p.m.
Place: Christian Unity Church
More Information: 340-777-1532
New Vision Ministries of St. Thomas
Will be celebrating their Cultural Fair Celebration at 4:00p.m. On Friday 31, 2017 at the Church 41E Estate Contant (located near Contant Knolls). A variety of foods and local drinks will be on sale, local vendors will be on site with products for sale, cultural dances, modeling of cultural attire, the youths will enjoy riding the bouncer for $1.00 per ride, face painting and fun toys available. All proceeds will be used to assist the church building project. For more information 340-626-8039.
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MEDIA MINISTRY
World Overcomers: WSTA 1340 AM station: Sundays at 12:30 p.m. & Tuesdays at 6:00 a.m.
•Website: http://www.wom.vi & Email: info@fea.vi
•On our Website you will find: Live Streaming, free copies of our audio message & radio broadcast.
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OVERCOMER: Living a Life of Victory!