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THE OASIS
Your gift to The Oasis makes it possible
to give away free clothing, furniture and household goods.

Pictures of  loading the Joplin Truck.
Check out THE OASIS link and see what's been happening during the last month.

New Beginnings
Dr. & Mrs. Kevan Long and their family
start a new phase in their lives. 
Kevan recently graduated from Medical school
and is now serving in the United States Air Force,
based in the St. Louis area.
Pastor Jamie Joy Long will be the new Youth Pastor
at our AFCM Church, Living Word Worship Center,
in Alton, Illinois.

READING Through New Testament
from January to April

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting of The Oasis
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Pastors Scott & Tonya Culley
Faith Walk Staff Members
Mayor Thodos

The Oasis is the newest outreach of Faith Walk. 
We have purchased the old St. Mary's School in East Moline about 11/2 miles from our main location. 
The Oasis will offer free clothing and furniture to families in need.  Future plans will include a free hot meal on Thursday evening in addition to the one on Tuesday evening at Faith Walk.  We have been providing the Tuesday hot meal for the past 7 years.  Our food pantry will be expanded into our new facility with many more opportunities to serve the community.

The grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, November 20 at 10:00 am.  The address is 1925 13th Street, East Moline.  For more information call the Church office at 309-792-3922.

The 25th Annual All Church Thanksgiving Dinner was held on Sunday, November 7.  There was plenty of food and fellowship.

Week of Prayer & Fasting
September 20 - 24, 2010

There will be a prayer service at 7:00 pm each evening.  We are using Isaiah 58:6-12 as our theme.  Emphasizing on this new wave of the Holy Spirit, global evangelism, The Oasis, our future outreaches, and for the United States.  Join in with us as we seek God.

May 1 & 2 Faith Walk celebrated 25 years of ministry.  Pastors Scott & Tonya Culley came back to the Quad Cites and started the Church in Ray & Nadine Culley’s, Pastor Scott’s parents, living room.  Rodney & Marge Snyder, Pastor Scott’s grandparents, were a part of that first service.  Since that time, God has added to the Church with people, buildings and property.  Today, Faith Walk has mission’s outreaches at home and around the world.

If you are looking for a “Word” centered Church that is filled with the Holy Spirit, then Faith Walk is the place for you.  Come and get what God wants for you.

1985 - 2010
Celebrating 25 years of Ministry
Founding Pastors Scott & Tonya Culley

Saturday, May 1 - Free Fireworks Show at Dusk
                             (Bring yard chairs)
Sunday, May 2 - Celebration Service 10:00 am

Join us as we celebrate the goodness of God.

"Hosanna to the King of Kings" was the song sung during the palm branch procession of our children's ministry classes at the end of our Worship Service.  Toddlers through 5th grade and teachers all waved their branches and praised God for what He has done for us.

Region 3 Member Highlight

Doug and Jeanne Moore

Pastors Doug and Jeanne Moore met in the fall of 1986 and were married in July, 1989.

Doug and Jeanne were in full-time ministry in a holiness denomination when they were filled with the Holy Spirit, finally making their strong Bible background complete. Since that time, they have continued in their love for the Word of God and allowed the Holy Spirit to guide them. After attending Winter Bible Seminar and Camp Meeting at Kenneth Hagin Ministries in 1997, Doug and Jeanne began to sense that God was preparing them for a new phase in ministry. They listened as Brother Hagin called for “Messengers of Light” who would live in the Word without compromise. Taking up the challenge, they left the denomination they had been a part of since childhood and stepped out in faith to start Harvest Christian Family Church, now called Living Word Worship Center.

Pastor Doug has a BA from Lael University and is a graduate of Oral Roberts University Graduate School. Pastors Doug and Jeanne are both ordained by the Association of Faith Churches & Ministries and are accountable to AFCM. They have proven themselves to be dedicated to God’s service in integrity and faithfulness. They have always made themselves readily available to the people.

Doug and Jeanne have 4 boys Adam (20), Andrew (18), Matthew (11), & Jonathan (4). Visit their web-site at ... www.thechurch4u.com

Pastor Scott Culley with Vicki Tyler

For the month of January, Faith Walk gathered baby items: diapers, baby wipes, blankets, formula, & clothing to give to a local ministry, The Women's Choice Center.  Located right across the street from Planned Parenthood's abortion clinic in Bettendorf, Iowa, our very own Vicki Tyler is the director of The Women's Choice Center.

The Center counsels women who need direction with their decision of their unborn child.  Each year women who decide to keep their child are given assistance and guidance by The Women's Choice Center.  These items which were donated and so welcomed by the Center make it possible to assist these new Moms. 
If you would like to volunteer or donate to The Women's Choice Center, call Vicki at 563-332-0475 or visit their website www.womenschoicecenter.org.

Region 3 Member Highlight

Deborah & Larry McClarey

How we met:  Larry and I met in a bar.  He was a 28 year old alcoholic doing his regular thing.  I was celebrating my 19th Birthday.  My roommate knew him and told me his name.  I will never forget her words because they changed the direction of my life.  She said, "All Larry needs is a good wife."  I thought, "that's me, I can do that."  We were married in 2 months.  I thought he needed me to fix him.  Needless to say, I was in for a sad awakening.  The next five years were a "living hell".  We had 2 beautiful daughters but we fought like a cat and a dog. 

Salvation/ Baptism in Holy Spirit:  I had been saved when I was around 12 in the denominational church I was raised in.  However, at this time I was backslid and I knew nothing about the power of God to work in and change our lives.  After 5 years Larry hit his "bottom" and began to look for help.  We began to attend AA and Alanon.  As I began to look honestly at my own life I realized that Larry was not the only one with a problem. I began to apply the 12 Steps of Alanon. When I hit Step 3: "Made a decision to turn my will and my life over to the care of God as I understood him", I realized that I did not have to figure out God I just had to trust him enough to turn my life over to him.  I DID and returned to my "first love"!  In April of 1975 Larry found sobriety.   I began to go to church, got into the Word of God and in 1976 was baptized in the Holy Spirit.  Our lives changed radically!  Larry was not born again and did not want to go to church so I took my 2 little girls and went every time the doors were open.  I began to teach the Word in Sunday School and Bible Studies and I was a leader in our local Women's Aglow.  I stayed in my denominational church for a few years then began to attend a Full Gospel Church. 

My Call To Pastor and Background of the Church:  In 1983 the Holy Spirit began to talk to me about the Pastor's calling.  I had always functioned in the Helps ministry so I could see myself in an associate pastor position.  I was instructed by the Spirit to go and talk to my pastor about this call.  I was so timid that it took me 3 months to obey.  It was probably the most miserable 3 months I had ever had.  Finally, I made an appointment and talked to my pastor, expecting him not to take me seriously.  Praise God, he was very gracious.  I know now that the Lord was confirming my call in my pastor's heart.  My pastor suggested that I begin to prepare.  I attended the satellite Bible School we had in our church for the next 2 years and built a foundation on "The Rock" that has never failed to sustain me.  Nine years later in 1992 I helped this same pastor pioneer Antioch Faith Outreach Church here in Paris.  That same year Larry was born again and joined in starting the new church.  Our vision was to establish a Full Gospel (Faith) Church with a heart to reach the lost of Paris. Our first service was in a park.  We quickly purchased 9 acres of property in the heart of Paris.  We met in an old house on the property for a couple of years, then began to build the building we are in now.  We recently added a fellowship hall and are still working on the finishing touches in it.

In 1997 the Lord spoke to my pastor and his wife to go to Tulsa to attend Rhema.  At the same time the Lord told me that I would be the associate pastor and help them as they did this.  That same year I attended my first AFCM meeting during the Winter Bible Seminar in Tulsa.  My pastor was a member and had told me that this would be a good place for me.  I was amazed the first meeting that there were so many things that my family and ministry had in common with AFCM and its leadership.  I applied for membership as soon as I could.  I was licensed in 1997 and then ordained in January 1999.  My pastors went to Tulsa in June 1997 and I began to serve AFOC as associate pastor.  Our pastors came home once a month and still lead the church and I taught, preached and lead worship when they were gone.  God had given us some great elders that took care of the finances and prayed much.  They are still part of the church.  In 1999 our pastors sensed the call of God to stay in Tulsa and on September 5th, 1999 I was installed as "temporary pastor".  There was some question about a woman pastoring.  I knew I was not temporary.  God had begun to speak to my heart early in the year that he was moving me into that position.  I just had to be patient and humble and let HIM do it.  

I celebrated my 10th anniversary as pastor of AFOC this past September.  Our vision is still the same - "reach the lost of Paris".  I believe part of this will be in reaching out to those with addictions and their families.  We began a ministry to do this last year, however, it has not been as successful as I know it will be in the future.

What AFCM means to me:  Family, Foundation, Fellowship, Leadership  I am grateful for leaders who hear the voice of God and are bold enough to speak what they hear.  I am grateful for the teaching we receive from them.  I appreciate maturity that can be trusted.  I am thankful for the Regional Directors we have.  Thankful for their love, care, prayer, wise counsel and servant hearts.  Most of all I am thankful to my Heavenly Father who has given me Fathers and Mothers in the faith to follow as they follow Christ.

My birthday is July 10, 1950.  Our anniversary is September 20, 1969.  We celebrated 40 years of marriage this year!

Both our daughters and their families are part of the church.  Our oldest daughter Jenny is our Children's Minister, an elder and part of the worship team.  Our youngest daughter Rae Anne is a deacon and part of the worship team.  Her husband W. D. is our sound man.  My oldest grandaughter is our media person.  We have 6 grandchildren.  Olyvia (15), Ryan (14), Kelsey (12), Grace (almost 12), Kloey (9) and Faith (11 months).  We love going to all their activities and sports things and being grandparents. 

Jerry & Jeanette Manning
 

How they met:  Jerry & Jeanette were each born and raised in western Kentucky where they grew up on farms.  They met each other in high school and began dating at age sixteen.  They graduated from St. Vincent Academy in 1952 and were married in July 1953.  Both were involved in teaching religion classes to children & teenagers in the Catholic Church.

Their Call and Background:  Jerry’s work experience took him from factory work in Evansville, Indiana to working at the B&H Snack Bar in Morganfield, Kentucky or one year to driving a fuel oil truck.  Jerry then accepted a job with a finance company, as a loan manager for ten years.  He was employed by a local bank in Morganfield, KY for twenty-five years.

Jeannette worked part-time for four years as a Welcome Wagon Hostess to newcomers moving in the Morganfield and Union County.  Next, she managed the Paper Doll, a Hallmark Greeting Cards and Merle Norman cosmetics shop for ten years.

In the early 1970’s, Jeanette began meeting with ladies to pray for family and church needs in the area.  Many people were born again and began studying the Bible.  In 1973, Jerry and Jeanette opened their home in Morganfield, KY for weekly prayer meetings as a result of an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the area.  In 1983, they established Household of Faith Church in Morganfield, which they served as pastors for 8 years.  Hundreds of children were born again and filled with the Holy Spirit at the annual summer Vacation Bible School at the church.

From 1992-2010, they have traveled to churches, ministering in churches in 35 states of the USA, 5 provinces of Canada, in Russia, England, Holland, Haiti, and Mexico.  Jerry conducted weekend seminars on “Godly Financial Wisdom” teaching on practical biblical finances.  He preached at the Sunday morning worship services and both Jerry and Jeanette ministered personally to individuals at the altar in prayer and the laying on of hands, imparting spiritual gifts of wisdom and knowledge.

Both Jerry and Jeanette have been ordained by the Mid-American Ministries, Springfield, MO and Association of Faith Churches & Ministers.  Jerry also has been ordained by Andersonville Baptist Bible College, Andersonville, GA.  Jeanette was ordained by Sheep Shed Bible Institute, Corydon, KY.

Current Ministry:  Jerry & Jeanette are active in ministry at New Covenant Church, Corydon, KY.  Jerry teaches the adult Sunday School class on Sunday mornings and Jeanette is active in a ladies weekly prayer group at the church.  They have 6 children, 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

2009   

Our Christmas card is a little different this year.  Our family picture was taken at my folk's, Ray & Nadine Culley, 50th anniversary celebration.  The whole family rented a cabin and spent a fun filled weekend together.

Our "baby picture" is of Megan, now 18, who will graduate high school this spring and our third grandbaby, Isabelle Joy Hoffman, born on May 12 of this year.  Belle is the third child of Pastors CJ & Rachel.  Megan has be accepted at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK where she will get her music education degree.

Merry Christmas from our house to yours!
Pastors Scott & Tonya Culley

Join the fun on Saturday, November 21 at 6:30 pm.  You won't want to miss a second of it.  Bring the whole family.  Click here to see Kidz Blitz video.



In the month of October, we collected paper towels & laundry detergent for the Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City, Iowa.  What a blessing!!  They were grateful for our gift and we were blessed in giving.  Also through the year we collect pop tabs and donate those to the House.

The Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City serves as a "home away from home" for up to 31 families every night, all going through a most difficult and stressful time.  No one is turned away from a room due to financial limitations.

Friend of Faith Walk

On Monday, August 17, 2009 Robert (Bob) Rath moved to heaven.  Bob was the father of Assisting Pastor Jeff Rath.  Bob and his wife, Pat, were a part of their own church, he was truly a "Friend of Faith Walk".  This picture was taken in 2007 when Bob was giving his time and talents to help install the new ceramic tile in our lobby.  Bob and Pat Rath have always been faithful servants of the Lord.  He will be missed by all of us.  Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at New Hope Church in Moline.

Coming to America

Pastor Mirek i Gosia Kulec from Chelm, Poland will be ministering in our service on Wednesday, July 22
at 7:00 pm.

Total Money Makeover Workshop


 

$172,912 is the amount of debt paid off by our Total Money Makeover Workshop participants from January 1 - April 1.  PRAISE THE LORD!!!
 

On The Road Again

Pastor Scott & Tonya will be on the road again in their motor home this week.  The Culley's will hold AFCM Ministers meetings in Pinconning, Michigan, Indianapolis, Indiana and Springfield, Illinois with a stop at Foundation of Faith Church in Sarnia, Canada in between before returning home on Saturday.  The Culley's are Regional Directors for The Association of Faith Churches and Ministers.

This will be a quick trip for Pastor Scott & Tonya, but they would like to get out with as many members of AFCM as possible.  Next year they will add meetings in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Kambia, Sierra Leone
Praise Report

Kambia For Jesus

Creation Series Wednesday Nights
Starting April 8

This dynamic and challenging 12-part DVD series upholds the authority of the Bible from its very first verse.  Powerful, foundational teaching by one of today’s foremost defenders of the Bible’s accuracy and authority, Ken Ham.

In this series, Ken Ham equips Christians to stand firm in their faith, and to defend it against the onslaughts of today’s “me” centered, relativistic culture.  He shows in these well-illustrated presentations just how strongly the Bible connects to the real world.  These DVDs will answer these questions and more:

• Is Genesis Relevant Today?

• Do the Animals “Evolve”?

• Where do the “Races” Come From?

• What is the Only Answer to Racism?

• Dinosaurs – in the Bible?

Life Annual Chili Cook Off

Our youth group sponsored their annual Chili Cook Off on Sunday, February 15.  This year's turn out was great.  Good chili and fellowship.  Taking 1st place - Andy Parker and 2nd place - Pastor Tonya.  More pictures on the youth page.

2008
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Planting of New Tree

A new Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree was planted at Faith Walk Sunday, October 19, 2008 by Pastor Jamie Joy & Kevan Long.  The Long's along with their children, Elizabeth & James are being sent out by Faith Walk to start a new branch Church in Iowa City, Iowa.  Faith Walk of Iowa City will begin with the first service on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 10 am. 
Services will be held at the Country Inn and Suites, 2571 Heartland Place, Coralville, Iowa just north of I-80 at exit 240.
Each time someone from Faith Walk goes out into ministry a new tree is planted on the Silvis campus.  Be praying for this new work of God as we reach the world for Jesus Christ.

Three Licensed for Ministry

Also on Sunday, September 28, 2008 three of our graduates were set apart and licensed for ministry through Faith Walk World Outreach Center.  CJ and Rachel Hoffman have been leading the LIFE Youth Ministry at Faith Walk for the past 3 years.  Now they will lead officially as Youth Pastors.  The Hoffman’s also have a great desire to help represent Faith Walk in our Missions Department around the world.

Jamie Joy Long and her husband, Kevan, will pioneer a new branch of Faith Walk World Outreach Center in Iowa City, Iowa starting on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 10:00 am.  Kevan is a medical student at the University of Iowa and will complete his studies while Jamie Joy will lead the new congregation as Pastor.  Faith Walk of Iowa City will be meeting temporarily at the AmericInn, 2597 Holiday Road, Coralville, Iowa.  For more information, call 319-512-5782.

Six Graduate from Faith Bible School

Sunday, September 28, 2008 six students received diplomas after completing the year 2 course of study at Faith Bible School.  From left to right – Carolynn Bjustrom, Pastor Caralee Rath, Pastor Jeff Rath, Carl John Hoffman II, Jamie Joy Long, and Pastor Sandy Long.  Faith Bible School is under the covering of the ministry of the Association of Faith Churches and Ministers International Training Center (AFCMITC).  Each student is engaged in vocational or lay ministry at Faith Walk.

L.I.F.E. Youth News

Culleys Celebrate 25 Years

















Then--Pastors Scott and Tonya Culley, Graduation Ceremony at MVBC, "Soldier of the Light"  "Class of 1983"

June 1st Pastor Scott and Tonya Culley celebrated 25 years of Ministry.  Pastor Scott graduated from Mount Vernon Bible College with a B.A. in Bible in 1983 in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

The Culley's served as Youth Pastors in Meridian, Mississippi for two years before returning to the Quad-Cities.  May 5,  1985 Faith Walk World Outreach Center was born with 6 people in the first service.  Today Faith Walk continues to grow and reach the world for Christ.

Now--Josiah, CJ, Melody, Rachel, Megan, Heather
Pastors Tonya and Scott Culley

23rd Anniversary Celebration

Pastor Scott Culley, Easter Worship at Faith Walk
On May 4 we celebrated twenty-three years of ministry. Our vision has remained the same based on 2 Corinthians 5:7, teaching people to walk by faith doing the Word of God and living by the power of the Holy Spirit.
The festivities for that day included dedicating the Muriel House and later having an all church Pot Blessing Dinner.  The Talent Show that followed the meal was a wonderful success.  We laughed so hard at some things are sides were splitting.

Welcome Dr. Jim and Kathleen Kaseman and AFCM Region 3 Members

Dr. Jim Kaseman, President and Founder of the Association of Faith Churches and Ministers, and Rev. Kathleen Kaseman were our special guests April 5 - 8. Members of AFCM Region 3, which includes pastors from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee, joined us for the AFCM Region 3 Pastor's Conference with Dr. Kaseman, Kathleen Kaseman and Host Pastor Scott Culley ministering. Pastors Scott and Tonya Culley are Directors for AFCM Region 3.

Happy New Year from Pastors Scott and Tonya Culley and Family

"The Glory of God
Will be Great in 2008"

In October the Holy Spirit told us that "The Glory of God will be Great in 2008." We are expecting a wonderful move of God this year. When the glory of god is present there are manifestations of the Spirit. What could be more glorious than the possibility that Jesus could come back this year. Join with us in expecting the unexpected. Join with us in helping to reach this community and world for Jesus Christ.

Remember, we've added a new Saturday night service at 5:00 p.m. for those of you who can't make it on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Our mid-week service will give you that encouragement and lift as you walk by faith and not by sight. Make Faith Walk your home in 2008.

We are planning a Week of Prayer and Fasting January 13 - 18. Ask God what you should fast and then discipline your flesh so you can hear the voice of god better than ever. We are thanking God for a spirit of revival that is present at each service.

Thank you for your love and support as we teach people to live by faith and be victorious in every area of life.

In Jesus Power and Might,
Pastors Scott and Tonya Culley

AFCM REGION 3

Our Tennessee Region 3 Meetings in October.  We had a 
great time with all that were there.  We are in the process
of trying to get the recordings of the meetings up on the 
website.  Keep checking.  God Bless, Pastors Scott & Tonya

Dedication of 3rd Parsonage
"The Muriel House #2

Pastors Scott and Tonya Culley
Pastors Jimmy and Sandy Long

Faith Walk gathered on May 4, 2008 at 1502 18th Avenue Court, Silvis, IL to dedicate the house of long time member Muriel Fick.  She joined the Church in 1986.  She served as a Sunday School teacher for 20 years at Faith Walk.  Muriel went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2007.  As a part of her legacy, this house will be housing for our ministry staff members, Pastors Jimmy and Sandy Long.  Muriel is greatly missed.


Congregation Prays over Muriel House #2

Sierra Leone Mission

       
Suzanne                                  Carolynn

Suzanne Pitz and Carolynn Bjurstrom returned from Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. They worked
with our partners Pastors Faith and Abdul Conteh at Living Word Christian Center, which operates an extension of Faith Bible School. Suzanne was the guest speaker for the church's third anniversary celebration. Carolynn and Suzanne assisted with planning for the House of Hope ministry to children orphaned by the recent civil war.

Poland

Pastor Scott with Pastor Mirek Kulec

What a blessing I had to be in Poland for a week.  God brought a supernatural connection with Pastor Mirek Kulec in Chelm, Poland.  I was able to speak to leaders in the church as well as share the Gospel and see people get saved and Baptized in the Holy Spirit.  Everyone made me feel so welcome.

I knew of the strong work ethic that is lived out by Polish immigrants that are here in the United States.  The people have a rich history and have survived many things.  In recent history, Poland was attacked by Hitler and the Nazis and then occupied by the Soviet Union. Since Communism fell, the country has been growing in freedom. Poland is in a place in history that they have a new generation that has not had to live under communism, but has not had a major move of God in the nation.  I found a wonderful group of people that are praying for revival for Poland and the world.

The people were so spiritually hungry that it was easy for the move of God to happen in the meetings.  I believe that we will continue to see good reports coming out of Poland in the days ahead of us.  I had to use Pastor Mirek to do the translating.  There were a few people that spoke English very well, but even though we were not able to communicate without Pastor Mirek's help, I knew and sensed the love of God in these people. 

I look forward to going back and to continue the work that God has for us in Poland.  I believe the faith message will empower people as they live by the word of God.  It changed my life and I know the word that I spoke in Poland is working in the lives of the Polish people.

A side note, let me tell you those Polish ladies know how to cook a great meal.  When you say you are full, they are all like your grandmothers and put more on your plate.  Thank God for the move of His Holy Spirit in Poland.

Pastor Scott Culley

Easter 2008

The theme for our five week outreach is, "Be a Missionary in your own back yard."  Many people think about Missions in foreign lands, but the United States is also our Missions field.  The Quad-Cities is the local field that we are to establish the Gospel.

Our kick off weekend was February 23 & 24, 2008.  If you don't have a Church home please come out to one of our services and enjoy the presence of the Lord.  We meet Saturday at 5PM, Sunday at 10AM and Wednesday at 7PM.  If you need more information please call 792-3922.  Be a Missionary every day.

We are believing for 100 people for Jesus this Easter.

Youth Weekend with
One World Missions

Randy Mitchell with a One World Missions team in Zambia, Africa

Randy Mitchell, his wife Jessica, and members of their staff ministered to our LIFE Youth ministry and in our worship services on January 26 and 27. Randy is the director of missions for AFCM’s One World Missions (OWM). Through OWM, Randy develops short-term outreaches, provides missionary training, mobilizes the church and implements long-range strategy for reaching the world. 

Randy urged us to catch the Father's heart for the nations, the multitude of people groups, of the earth. He is raising up people in every nation to fulfill the Great Commission, and the role of American churches is shifting to one of coach and mentor. God accomplishes His plan and purpose through His people. He shows us what He is is doing and then asks us to adjust our lives to His plan. This often produces a "crisis of belief," but
when we obey, we can experience the sense of "astounding significance" from knowing we are on a mission with God.

Be sure to visit the One World Missions website. It is loaded with missions resources to help you get in touch with the Father's heart for the nations.

Malawi Mission Continues

Missionary Konnie Zude returned to Lilongwe, Malawi with her daughter Caroline on January 17 after a much-deserved break. Konnie came home to celebrate Christmas with her family and update her supporters on her ministry in Malawi. Konnie teaches kindergarten at the African Bible College Academy. Her multi-national class is interesting, and she loves teaching children, but she knows that her primary calling is to make faith teaching available in Chichewa language. Her heart is to begin reaching out to villages, especially the village where Caroline was born. Konnie is heading the Chichewa translation project in conjunction with Gospel Harvest Church and Pastor Stephen Banda's churches in Malawi. In her message on Sunday, January 6, she answered the three questions people ask most often: 1. What are you actually doing there? 2. When are you coming home? and 3. How is Caroline's adoption going? Listen now.

   2007
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"Mayhem in Bethlehem"
(December, 2007)

Congratulation, Vision Ministry, on your excellent performance of "Mayhem in Bethlehem." Led by Pastor Sandy Long, the puppet and drama team began practicing in August for this forty-two minute program. Puppeteers, ranging in age from 7 to over 60, practiced one hour per week. The show premiered at the Quad Cities Festival of Trees at River Center in November  and finished its run at the Faith Walk Christmas program on December 2.

The choreography taking place behind the set is incredible: 18 puppeteers manipulating 29 costumed puppets with 24 different props at exactly the right time and position for 42 minutes in the dark in limited space. WOW! Thanks for your dedication and heart for ministry Pastor Sandy and the Vision Ministry puppeteers. Great job! Encore? They're already busy working on their Easter production.

Sierra Leone Bible School
(September, 2007)

Faith Bible School students in Freetown, Sierra Leone, taking
Dr. Jim Kaseman's Basics of Faith course

We thank God for our new partners in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Living Word Christian Center, led by Pastors Abdul and Faith Conteh, have started an AFCMITC video Bible School as an extension of our Faith Bible School. Living Word Christian Center has a vision to reach this eighty percent Muslim nation with the gospel of Jesus Christ, and we are privileged to be called by God to assist them. 

 What a Legacy!
(October, 2007)

Our beloved Muriel Fick went to heaven on October 16, 2007. Muriel had been a sunday School teacher at Faith Walk for twenty years. Muriel had a great love for the ministry and had been used by God in so many ways help carry out the vision of Faith Walk. Back in 2001, she came to the Pastors and told them that the Lord had instructed her to buy the house and property east of Faith Walk and donate it to the Church. The Lord had told her to do it now so she could enjoy seeing it completed in her lifetimme. The Muriel House has been a wonderful blessing to the body of Christ. Muriel also left her residence to the Church. It will be an additional parsonage for Faith Walk. It will be called the the Muriel House #2. Muriel understood the meaning of stewardship, and her gift will e a blessing for future generations at Faith Walk and the world.

New Saturday Night Worship
      Starting September 8 at 5:00 P.M.

Faith Walk will expand its Worship Services to include
a new Saturday Night Service.  The purpose of the Saturday Night Service is to make it possible for those people who work or have other activities on Sunday to attend a Worship Service.  Please let your friends know about this new Worship Experience at Faith Walk.  We will still offer our Sunday 10:00 A.M. Service as well as our Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Service.

Malawi, Heather has Arrived!
(May 2007)

Heather Culley is spending six months ministering in Lilongwe, Malawi. She is assisting missionary Konnie Zude with Faith Walk's outreach in Malawi. Heather is taking a semester off from her college studies to fulfill this calling. This is her second mission to Malawi. 

Heather worked hard on a variety of fundraising activities. The whole Culley family pitched in to make breakfast with Heather on May 5 a huge success.

 
Fundraise for Heather's Mission--Pastor Tonya, Megan, Pastor Scott, Rachel Hoffman, Heather, Nadine, Ray

A Brand New Look
(May 2007)

Crew leader Pastor Jeff Rath (right) and Scott Thaxton installing ceramic tile in the lobby

Just in time for Faith Walk's 22nd anniversary celebration, our building received a "facelift". The entry foyer, main lobby and rest rooms have taken on a wonderful new look. Pastor Jeff Rath and his crew of volunteers are putting the finishing touches on the new lighting, flooring, restroom fixtures, and color scheme. Thank you, Pastor Jeff and all your helpers, for your great work and loving service!

more photos

Thanks for Coming,
Pastor Stephen Banda
(November, 2007)

Pastor Stephen Banda from Lilongwe, Malawi, "the warm heart of Africa," ministered at Faith Walk on November 25. Pastor Banda leads over 200 churches in Malawi that are part of the Apostolic Church of Pentecost, and he is a member of the Association of Faith Churches and Ministers (AFCM). His faith-filled message answered the question, "Why did Jesus come to the world?'

Pastor Banda ministered to the LIFE Youth Group and met with the Chichewa Team, which is working to produce a Chichewa translation of Faith Bible School. We are thankful to have Pastor Stephen Banda as our partner in the translation work and in God's plan for Malawi.

Heather IS HOME!
(November, 2007)

Heather Culley is home after six months in Malawi, Africa. We are so excited to hear about what the Lord has done in her life.

In Memorial: Dr. Charles L. Hollis
(October, 2007)

Dr. Charles L. Hollis, Pastor of the Moline Gospel Temple, went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2007. Brother Hollis was the Pastor of the Temple for 50 years. He was a pioneer in Sunday School bus ministry and had a successful television ministry for 20 years. He inspired countless thousands of people and sent many men and women into the ministry. Pastor Scott and Tonya met and were married at the Gospel Temple. Both were under the ministry of Dr. Hollis before going away to Bible College. After Dr. Hollis' retirement he came and spoke at Faith Walk, and the Church hosted an appreciation breakfast for him. Faith Walk was honored to give Dr. and Mrs. Hollis ministerial credentials after their retirement from the Temple. Dr. Hollis was truly a General for the body of Christ.

Extreme Makeovers
(September 2007)

On Sunday July 29th Cynthia Patterson received a free make over from Faith Walk.  Cynthia works at Ducky's Formal Wear.  She works 6 days a week making it possible for people's special events to happen.

Pastor Tonya took Cynthia shopping and by Sunday when Pastor Scott started preaching about God's Extreme Makeovers Cynthia was presented to the congregation.  She looks beautiful.  Cynthia and her family are active members of Faith Walk.

BEFORE

AFTER

Full Flame Film Series
January 2007

Matt. 6:16 says, "When you fast,"--not if you fast. Every major Bible character fasted. Fasting is a way for us to control our flesh and remind it that we are spirit beings who are not controlled by the flesh, but led by the Spirit.

We ask every member of Faith Walk to follow the Lord in a time of fasting and prayer during these five days. We are praying for a spirit of revival to overtake our church and personal lives. Please pray for the pastors and staff of Faith Walk as well as for people to get saved.

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Harvest Festival
October, 2006

Faith Walk kicked off its Harvest Festival month with the ministry of evangelist Guy Johnston from Branson, Missouri. Guy urged us to:

1. Stay on purpose and on task because the harvest is all around us, and most of the harvest does not happen in the church. 
2. Target our efforts where the people are and funnel money into the harvest. 
3. Use the breakthrough weapons God has already given us offensively and become more skilled and purposeful in using our words for a breakthrough. 
4. Cooperate with the Holy Spirit because breakthroughs happen when, and only when, we do.

Flamingos
September, 2006

Flamingos Flock in Art and Suzanne Pitz' Yard

Have you been flamingo-ed yet? If you wake up and discover these colorful creatures in your yard, call the flamingo-control officer at 792-3922 and pay $5 to have them removed. For $10, you can purchase flamingo insurance to keep them from returning. Flamingo control is a project of the L.I.F.E. Youth Group. 

Jamie Joy's Malawi Mission
July, 2006

Computer training for Pastor Eliam and Florida

Jamie Joy Long made her second trip to Lilongwe, Malawi in late June. The purpose the Lord spoke to her heart was “to bless Konnie.” With the support of her husband Kevan and two young children, she obeyed this calling and earned the money she needed by doing extra jobs, holding yard sales, and selling candles. She prepared herself for ministry and made the long trip alone. Konnie reported that Jamie Joy’s visit came at just the time she needed it.  

Jamie’s passion is working with youth, and she was able to spend two full Saturdays working with youth and doing drama programs in schools. Youth ministry is vital because 60% of Malawi’s population is age 20 or younger. 

An added benefit of the mission was that Jamie delivered computer equipment for the Chichewa Bible School project. She trained Pastor Eliam and Florida, who had never used a computer, to record Bible School lessons in Chichewa language. Jamie Joy is a Faith Bible School student.

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Pastor Sandy in Malawi
August, 2005

Pastor Sandy and Florida ministering to the 
ladies at the Women's Convention

"We will never be the same again!" "We are moving up!" "We have changed!"  These are the declarations being heard at Gospel Harvest Churches throughout Malawi.

Pastor Sandy, Children's Pastor at Faith Walk, spent 13 days with me in Malawi. As she taught the Word, trained Sunday School teachers, encouraged pastors, and even brought a little correction, the Holy Spirit was moving sweetly and powerfully in our hearts. Read the full report in Konnie's October newsletter.

Congratulations Kevan
August, 2005

"We're proud of you!" Kevan Long has been admitted for the Fall semester to The University of Iowa Medical School where he will take the next step toward fulfilling his calling to be a medical doctor. Kevan is worship team drummer and assists with the Extreme Youth Group. He is the son of Pastors Jimmy and Sandy Long, husband of Jamie, and father of Elizabeth and James. 

Back to School
August, 2005

Fourteen students have been admitted to the Faith Bible School class of 2005 - 2006. At the Orientation session August 15, they discussed the commitment they are making for the next eighteen months and some of their dreams and callings. They will attend six hours of class per week in addition to readings and written assignments. Plan to celebrate with them when they graduate in January, 2007. You can expect a lot from these people--ask them what they are learning.

Katrina Relief
September, 2005

Faith Walk World Relief is filling a semi trailer with supplies for Hurricane Katrina victims on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Donations of bottled water, nonperishable food, personal items, and cash are being accepted. Generous support for this effort has been provided by area businesses, Roadway Express Inc, and the Association of Faith Churches and Ministers. The truck is scheduled to leave for Mississippi on September 27.

Real Football
November, 2005

Youth in Nsaru, Malawi now have a "real" football!
They had been using a ball made from plastic bags.

If you are a young man living in Malawi, then you are also a huge football (aka soccer) fan. Every week 12 - 18 boys from Nsaru and neighboring villages come together for a lively footballl match. But before the game begins, the member of Gospel Harvest take time to study God's Word and to pray. The hearts and lives of these future leaders of Nsaru are being encouraged and changed as they experience God's love displayed through a church that is recognizing their value and investing in them. More importantly, adults--mostly women--are learning to read.

Dee Doe Moved to Heaven
September, 2005

Our beloved Marge "Dee Doe" Snyder moved to heaven Wednesday evening (Sept. 21, 2005) surrounded by her family. Dee Doe was a founding member of FWWOC. She is grandmother of Pastor Scott Culley. Visitation and funeral were at the church. 

Why We Fly the Flag of Israel 
July, 2005

The Israeli flag that flies in front of FaithWalk World Outreach Center has been stolen 13 times over the past 20 years.  Mr. Allan Ross, Executive Director of the Quad Cities Jewish Federation, noticed the flag was missing and decided he wanted to replace it so Faith Walk could keep flying the flag.  Pastor Scott said “Faith Walk will always fly the flag of Israel. We support Israel and all the people who live there.”  

Pastor Scott is wearing Orange in support of the Jewish people who live in the Gaza Strip. The Gaza Strip belongs to Israel. The Bible says the land was given to the Jews.  No politician has a right to give away land for peace.  America’s “Road Map to Peace” is bad policy and puts America on the wrong side of God. The land will be returned to Israel. God have mercy on America during judgment. We must reverse these terrible policies by the current leaders of our land. We must be a nation who follows God’s plans if we want God’s blessings. Pastor Scott is a board member for the Annual Quad-Cities Night to Honor Israel.

Welcome Home Konnie
June, 2005

Missionary Konnie Zude is home briefly from Malawi, Africa.

Youth Mission to Canada
July, 2005

Eight members of the Exchange Youth Group left July 9 with Pastors Jimmy and Sandy for ministry in Sarnia, Canada. They will be ministering with Pastors Matthew and Jessica Bennett. Remember to pray for the power of God to be released throughout Canada. The mission team will return Thursday, July 14.