Greetings..

Greetings to you in the name of our Lord, Praise be to Jesus! Today we give thanks to our Lord for His guidance upon the Full Gospel Assemblies congregations and ministries worldwide.

..the Lord reigneth Truly, God our Father is our good. We have reason to give Him praise today. As we enter into the closing of the year, let us continue to remain focused on the task to reach the unreached with the gospel of Christ.

..here Throughout 2008, the span of ministry within the States remains consistent. FGA ministers and pastors are now active with nearly 150 congregations and ministries in 29 states across the country.

Since the September development of the national prayer line ministry we have we witnessed a steady increase in support of the body through prayer. I encourage you to become a prayer warrior for the Fellowship today. You may do so by writing to prayer.request@fgai.org to submit a prayer request and / or make note that you desire to be a prayer warrior. Prayer Warriors will be notified of new prayer requests and testimonies on a weekly basis.

..and around the world

Over the past year Full Gospel Assemblies has witnessed a fast paced global growth through ministry development, collaboration, and education to the more than 40 countries served.

Our mission focus continues to remain strong as we center on growing God’s people through education. The latest Full Gospel training center being developed is in the Solwezi, Zambia area. Within Zambia as well as the majority of the African nations that Full Gospel Assemblies serves, the growth of the church is outpacing the training of pastors and layworkers.

The latest estimate received is that across Africa,

20,000 commit their lives to Christ each day. A mighty awakening is being seen throughout the continent! The vision set forth for Full Gospel Assemblies is to develop a minimum of two pastoral training centers within all countries that we serve.

Challenges do exist! Even as we look to structure the first African convention for Angola, we find that communications are slow going. Prayer for God to open the doors of opportunity according to His will is requested.

As with David, let our song of thanksgiving always be unto God…….. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee forever. Psalm 30:12 May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ shine through you today.

Pastor Simeon Strauser

2009 African Convention To Be Held in Angola

Chairman Simeon Strauser with Pastor Edward Popovich & African Leadership

October 2007

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Ministry “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mr 16:15 Nov 2008

Help build a Philippine Church Today 2008 -2009 Philippine Building Project Philippine Bethel Church, Madella, Quirino Province Present Structure $13,000.00 Budget

$5340.00 Needed 27’ x 36’ Pastor Ramon & Juliet Badong & Family Proposed Structure

Full Gospel Building Team To Build Church Following the 2007 District convention for the FGA affiliate Philippine Bethel congregations of the Quirino Province, Pastor Ramon & Juliet Badong provided a visit to the Sto Nino village for Pastor Simeon Strauser, Pastor Raymond Favichia and team. It was then that the Lord laid upon our heart the plight of this congregation. This mission has become the central focus of the Full Gospel – Philippine efforts for 2008-2009. Under the pastoral leadership of the Badongs, this church has come from its birth in January 2000 to present, meeting in the lean-to structure adjacent to the Badong family residence. The vision for this faithful congregation of 50+ men, women and children is to reach the unchurched with the gospel. Regular ministry to this remote village includes Sunday services, women and teen groups, DVBS, men’s ministry and village health services. Full Gospel Assembly of Parkesburg and Heaven’s Gate Christian Fellowship have come together in organizing a team of 4 to lead the initial construction efforts the first week of March 2009. Bill, Joe, Alan and Don will travel to Madella, where they will link with local volunteers of Philippine Bethel and the community of Sto Nino. We invite all congregations, youth groups, pastors and ministers to partner together with this 2008-2009 mission outreach project! All budget funds raised are needed for cement block, tin roofing, electrical, concrete, and general building supplies. Pray for your brothers and sisters of the Philippines today.

Special Thanks To Those Participating In This Project

Madella Philippine Bethel Church The Rogers Family Shiloh Fellowship The Strauser Family Full Gospel Assembly of Parkesburg The Reeves Family Heaven’s Gate Christian Fellowship The Tilton Family The Hallton Church The Konan Family Philippine Bethel Building Team The Anderson Family Full Gospel Bible Institute The Stratton Family

Bell Memorial Church The Allen Family

Join with us ………. Add your name here today

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The Lord has blessed the Calvary’s Love Church of Springfield, MS with new worship facilities. Juan Feliciano, pastor of the 12 yr. old CLC congregation states “The new location has inspired in many ways. We see a greater awareness and involvement in evangelism”. The desire was to remain in the city of Springfield , and with the move from rented space, CLC has gained classroom and office space to facilitate the growth of the ministry for years to come.

Calvary’s Love Fellowship Acquires New Church Facilities . Congregations and Ministries join with Full Gospel Assemblies

International Institute of Missions. International Institute of Missions located in Abia State, Nigeria, facilitates a full program of missions training for Christian workers and pastors. President and founder of IIM is Rev. Dr. Emma Ononuju. The IIM church congregation is also active in weekly services and outreach to the community. Pray for the leading of the Lord upon this ministry of education. MARVIC Association of Restoration. MARVIC was founded (1995) with collaborative efforts between missionaries (the late) Victor and Marilyn Allen of Co. Springs and Pastor Rafael Solano Vargas of Alajuela, Costa Rica. MARVIC serves men of the street, who may be suffering with alcoholism, drug addictions, and loss of family and jobs, with a rehabilitative program of therapy, spiritual growth and physical labor training. Church of the Bride, Alajuela, Costa Rica. Church of the Bride began in 2007 as an outgrowth ministry of the MARVIC Association of Restoration. This congregation is a Full Gospel Assemblies mission church with Pastor Rafael Solano Vargas serving as senior pastor and director along with his wife Flory. Our prayer is for the blessings of our Lord upon this congregation as they share the gospel through Sunday services, home Bible studies, fellowship and street ministry activities. Bluffview Center of Hope. Bluffview Center of Hope serves the community of North Freedom, Wisconsin. Pastor Regi Licht leads this congregation active in street evangelism, small group studies, senior ministries, worship services, youth and children’s ministries and music outreach. May God bless the vision of Bluffview Center of Hope as they reach out and take the good news of Christ throughout the community.

******Prayer Update****** Many of you have been praying for Pastor Janet Popovich of Shiloh Bible Institute and Fellowship. Over the past month, Pastor Janet has relocated to the McMurry Hills Manor nursing home for further rehab in

recovery from the recent stroke she experienced. Janet is progressing in mobility and speech. Please continue to lift Janet before the Lord, praying for her return to ministry alongside her husband Ed Popovich.

The Lord has blessed the Calvary’s Love Church of Springfield, MS with new worship facilities. Juan Feliciano, pastor of the 12 yr. old CLC congregation states “The new location has inspired in many ways. We see a greater awareness and involvement in evangelism”. The desire was to remain in the city of Springfield , and with the move from rented space, CLC has gained classroom and office space to facilitate the growth of the ministry for years to come. The ministries of Children, Youth and Adult Education, Evangelism, Community Feeding, Outreach, and Worship are very much the center focus of taking the Gospel to the community. You are invited to Calvary’s Love Church, 19 Oakland ST, Springfield, MA 01108. Worship services are held each Sunday at 11:00AM.

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Ministers and Pastors Welcomed to Full Gospel Assemblies

Pastor Rock Moore. Rock Moore serves as pastor of the home fellowship, His House in the Canyons, Dove Canyon, CA. His House in the Canyons is active with home fellowship and men’s group community ministries. Welcome Pastor Moore.

Jacquelyn Zambito. Minister Zambito is serving in prayer ministry with the ministry of The Healing Rooms of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, NY under the direction of Rev. Donald Schiemant. May the Lord bless you in your ministry Jacquelyn.

Donald B. Tilton. Under the direction of Pastor Raymond Favichia of Heaven’s Gate Christian Fellowship of Brooksville, FL., Minister Donald Tilton is active in missions, teaching and Men’s Ministry.

Pastor Christina Smalley. Christina serves as pastor of the Full Gospel Chapel of Stormville, NY. In addition to Sunday Worship services, the Full Gospel Chapel reaches out to their community through DVBS, Sunday School and Bible Studies. We welcome Pastor Smalley.

Pastor Linus A. Inegbu. Linus Inegbu is pastor with Gospel of Peace Ministries of Imo State, Nigeria. He has been active with church pioneering, and pastoring as he has served the church over the last 22 years. Blessings to you Pastor Inegbu.

Canaan B. Manda. Minister Canaan is of Lilongwe, Malawi and serves with The Holy Ghost Christian Center. Community evangelism will include door to door, seminars, crusades, and home cell groups. May God guide you in His perfect will, Reverend Canaan.

Josiah Ohuoba. The Liberation Evangel Mission of Abia State, Nigeria is home to Pastor Ohuoba. The LEM is praying for the opening of 30 branch ministries throughout Nigeria as they take the gospel to the people through worship, prayer, preaching and teaching. We welcome Pastor Josiah.

Lucille M. Rowell. Lucille serves in evangelism with the congregation of Tabernacle of Power and Winslow, ME. Minister Rowell is also involved in ministry to the homeless and displaced people of the Winslow area. Lord bless you Lucille as you reach others with Christ’s love.

Robert Kieck. Active with leadership of small mens group and home fellowship, Minister Kieck is reaching out to the community of S. Milwaukee, MI. We pray for the leading of our Lord upon these new ministries as others are led to Christ. Blessings to you Robert.

Nehemiah Maxwell. Nehemiah Maxwell is serving as an associate minister with Calvary’s Love Church of Springfield, MA. As an independent recording artist, Reverend Nehemiah is active in community evangelism as well as preaching and music ministry within the Church. Welcome Nehemiah.

John Del Balso. The Full Gospel Fellowship of Hazleton is blessed in having Minister Del Balso serving in evangelism and lay ministry. John is also active in Men’s ministries and worship. May the Lord bless your ministry of support to the growing congregation of the Hazleton, PA area.

Michael Plautz. Michael is lay pastor with the Bluffview Center of Hope, North Freedom, WI, active in teaching, Royal Rangers leadership, missions and worship ministries. Michael also serves in outreach ministry to the St. Clare Meadows, a local adult care center. Welcome Michael.

Joyce McDonald. Minister McDonald is serving as evangelist and pulpit assistant with the Full Gospel Chapel of Dunn, NC under the direction of Pastor Joyce Hair. Joyce also is active with community children’s ministry. Lord bless you Joyce.

Harry Thomas Jr. In ministry for 35+ years, Reverend Thomas is with the Trinity Bible Fellowship of Washington, PA. There he serves as staff pastor and evangelist with Sr. Pastor Michal Roach.

Paul Chukwukere Nnaucha. Paul serves as pastor, missionary and evangelist with the Assembly of Redeemed Church of God, Lagos State, Nigeria. There he ministers under the Rev. Dr. Onu with Bible studies, revivals and Sunday services and house to house church planting.