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Worldwide Spotlight David and Debbie Walker, AsiaIn this video interview, David and Debbie Walker talk about how they were first introduced to OC International, their initial field of service in Japan, and their current ministry in the Singapore Mobilization Center. (http://www.onechallenge.org/2013/06/04/video-interview-serving-with-oc-in-asia/)

David Walker and Eric Smith, a col league at OC, were both instrumental in developing local relationships that have paved the way for a ne w church in Myanmar. They are implementing a "train the trainer" approach to church planting with the goal that it will be totally indigenous, operating on its own without need of any outside influence. The Singapore and Philippine mobilization centers are excited about coming alongside Mission Kampuchea 2021, helping to fulfill its ministry goal, to see 11,000 churches planted in the unreached villages of Cambodia.

davidwalker@oci.org

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EPC Pastor Andrew Brunson

Andrew Brunson has been charged i n Tu r k e y w i t h membership in an armed terror is t organization and

sent to prison by the officiating judge. Brunson, an EPC teaching elder and member of the Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic, had been held without charge in a detention center in Turkey s i n c e O c t o b e r 7 . H e w a s interrogated without notice on December 9 and imprisoned.

The Brunson family has retained the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which is active in defending persecuted Christians around the globe, as their legal counsel and leaders of the public campaign for Andrew’s release.

In a statement, ACLJ Executive Director Jordan Sekulow said Brunson is “facing grave danger in a Turkish prison where he is being held simply because of his Christian beliefs,” adding that if convicted, he could face many years in pr i son based on extremely serious — but false — charges.

(For the rest of this article, view the 12/14/2016 post at https://epconnection.org/)

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Mission Announcement

Faith EPC is sponsoring a level 2 mission trip to support the Dream Center in Los Angeles, CA.

October 16 - 22 , 2017

https://vimeo.com/27239357 Founded in 1994, The Dream Center is a volunteer-driven organization that finds and fills the needs of over 80,000 individuals and families each month through mobile hunger relief and medical programs, r e s i d e n t i a l r e h a b i l i t a t i o n programs adults, a shelter for victims of human trafficking, transitional housing for homeless families, foster care intervention programs, job skills training, life s k i l l s , c o u n s e l i n g , b a s i c education, Bible studies and more. They work to meet people where they are at, to bring them hope and a way off the streets. Many who once needed their services go on to help others.

They also equip others to serve. The Dream Center’s record of success has attracted urban miss ionar ies and Chr is t ian leaders from across the U.S. and the world. Volunteers gain insight and skills that they can take back to their own communities. If you hear God’s calling to this crucial and overlooked mission field, join us now!

For details, contact Andy Black at beardedgospelman.ab@gmail.com

Hometown Ministry Highlight

Sanctity of Life Sundaywww.purehope.org ~ www.angforlife.org

A New Generation sponsored a Community Sanctity of Human Life Service that was hosted by Northcliffe Baptist Church in Spring Hill.

January 22, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

A New Generation operates two non-profit pregnancy medical resource centers in Hernando County. Since their inception in 1999 their efforts have touched t h o u s a n d s o f l i v e s . A N e w Generation offers life-affirming choices to those facing unplanned pregnancies. Since Roe v. Wade over 56 million precious lives have been lost to abortion. It is estimated that more than 1000 babies die each year in Hernando County alone. A New Generation offers hope and compassion through prevention, intervention and restoration.

Visit their website or call (352) 544-0911 for further details.

Getting to Know... Anthony Alonso

Claudia and I are excited about a lot of things going on at Faith, but one area that stands out is its passion for missions and outreach. In the past, we have trained believers in evangelism, coordinated outreach events, lead outreach teams, and been on a couple of different mission

trips. Recently, most of our efforts have been focused on reaching our community and support ing a missionary family working among unreached Chinese Muslims in northeast china. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with you in spreading the Gospel locally and around the globe.

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Jericho Road Ministries opened the doors of its food bank in June 2009. The Barn at Jericho Food Ministry, provides food to needy residents of Hernando County.

Your support of Jericho Road Ministries helps give those in need a place to find meals, shelter and other essential care, plus vital programs and services that can make a lasting difference in their lives.

For further information, please call 352-799-2912, extension 112.

http://www.jericho-road.net/

Operation Christmas Child

The generous hearts at Faith EPC more than doubled their efforts from last year, reaching 129 children across the globe with holiday cheer and the hope of the gospel.

www.samaritanspurse.org/occ

There are currently 319 students attending Hernando schools that are known to be homeless or impoverished. The Matthew Project teams up with local churches, organizations and businesses to provide Christmas gifts for these children. This year, Faith EPC cleared off more than two bulletin boards of names, sponsoring 80 children.

Operation HeartFELT is an organization that sends food with these students on weekends, holidays and extended break periods to feed themselves and their siblings throughout the year.

Contact Monte Patterson at (352) 279-5985 for more details.