Greetings from the Missions Field 1-8-2013

From the Field
This has been a short time, but a lot has been happening. I thank God how He is working through FCFInternational. As I learn more about my responsibilities as the President/Missionary one thing has become very clear, it is much more than I can Handle. I thank God that with Him all thing are possible (Matthew 19:26). In fact the verse reminds us that "with man this is impossible", but not with God. This is God's ministry and it is exciting to see where He is leeding us. Last night we had a great International Board meeting. These great men of God (and Holly) really have a heart for Him and want to serve Him. We were able to discuss where we think God is leading this ministry. I am excited to see how this will all come together, in God's timing. We are working on the Operations Plan (OP). Lord willing this should be finished by next week and we can begin to follow it. An OP will keep me focused in the ministry and ensure that I don't go on any rabbit trails.

The new web site is 70% complete. I thank God for His provisions. The new web host is a believer and retired firefighter. He has set everything up for us and is only going to charge us $12.00 a month. The web site is easy for me to put all the information in. The monthly on-line Bible studies are already in the site and it makes it easy for members to sign up. I think God is going to use this site in a mighty way to reach young firefighters. Praise God!!

Here are the local events we are working on. FCFInternational once had great outings where Christian firefighters could go and encourage one another. Pray for each of these events. Our desire is that God would bring both saved and unsaved first responders to these events. Our prayer is that other regions of the country would step up and host regional events.

- March 22-24, First Responders weekend retreat in Mercersburg, PA
- April 23-24, Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, IN at FDIC
- May 1, International Day of Prayer for the fire service.
June 17-21, Family Camp in Black Mountain, NC

Family
Not much to report from the family this week. We are thankful to God that so far we have avoided the flu that is going around. Some folks in our church have come down with the flu and it has knocked them out of comission for several days.

Prayer Requests
- Dan Clegg is traveling with Donna to visit and witness to family members. The have a young family member who is on life support and the family is not saved.
- Isaac has a friend who is not walking with the Lord. They serve together in their local fire department.
- The OP would be completed.
- The upcoming show that we would glorify God.

Craig Duck
President/Missionary
FCFInternational