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June 10, 11, 12





New this Year






As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another,
as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
1 Peter 4:10




"God doesn't call the qualified, he qualifies the called."
Unknown





Drs. Synthia and Roderick Howell





CFM and FBCS is delighted to announce that the 
commencement speaker for the banquet will be
Dr. Ross Jackson


Bishop Dr. Ross Jackson and First Lady Brenda
Dr. Jackson's Bio






Who can Participate?
Registration and Fees
Purchasing your Regalia
Memorabilia and Specials
Recommended Attire


How about planning your vacation around Graduation/Retreat 2010?
Points of Interest in and Around Rogers
Notable Ministries in Tulsa



Please contact the FBCS offices
2718 West Walnut Street
Rogers, AR USA 72756
479-636-7497
800-494-7497

* If you are flying to Rogers, you should book your tickets to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
(code XNA)



Events of the 10th will be held at the home offices of
CFM and FBCS
This will allow you to visit the headquarters and get to know the operation better

YOU WILL ALSO SAVE SOME MONEY BECAUSE WE WILL NOT BE RENTING SPACE AT THE HOTEL EXCEPT FOR FRIDAY THE 11TH

The home office address is 2718 West Walnut Street, Rogers, AR 72756 - 800-494-7497





Events of June 10, 11 and 12

All events with the exception of the banquet will be held at the
Freedom Bible College & Seminary General Offices


The banquet will be held at the DoubleTree Guest Suites





Registration for the 2010 Graduation/Retreat is $99 (per person or $175 for a couple) in advance or
$109 at the door (Sorry, no exceptions).

Accepting Master Card, Visa and Discover

This includes registration packet, all events and workshops  and the
 class-act banquet.
   
Please call 800-494-7497 to make reservations (By June, 4)

If you plan on participating in the graduation ceremony, the fees are as follows:
Certificates - $15, Associate degrees - $20, Bachelor's degrees - $25 Master's degrees $30,
Standard Doctorate degrees - $50, Research Doctorate - $100

These fees must be paid at least 2 weeks in advance.    


Unregistered Guests 
If you are a Guest and only Attend the Ceremony(ies)
No Charge
Cost of Attending Workshops - Per Person, Per Workshop
$40
Cost of Banquet - Per Person
$40

(Prices are subject to change)


If you would like a private meeting with Dr. Church during the events,
call the office and speak with Dr. Susan.


These meetings will be scheduled on Thursday morning and Saturday morning.


For Advanced Registration contact Dr. Glenda at the FBCS offices
Registration fees include:

Registration Pack
Three Workshops
Commencement
Licentiate and Ordination
Banquet
Picnic
Aphesis Service
Plus all other events



Special room rates are reserved at the DoubleTree Guest Suites
301 SE Walton Blvd., Bentonville, Arkansas, United States 72712
Tel: 1-479-845-7770   Fax: 1-479-845-7771


at the rate of $89 per night
The normal rate is $109
______________

Other Nearby Hotels

Candlewood Suites
4601 Rozell St., Rogers AR 72756
at the rate of $79 per night
The normal rate is $109
479-636-2783
_____________________

Fairfield Inn and Suites
4611 Rozell Road, Rogers, Arkansas 72756 
479-936-5900

at the rate of $69 per night
The normal rate is $109


Thursday, June 10
Times of events may change

11:00
12:30
Registration

12:30
12:45
Opening Ceremonies & Greetings

12:45
1:45
Workshop #1 
“An outline of the Spiritual Gifts”
2:00
3:00
Workshop #2
“What is your gifted area?”
3:15
4:15
Workshop #3 
“Putting  your gift into action”          
4:15
  6:45
Picnic *
Free with registration  - on the Freedom grounds
7:00

Aphesis Service*


 *Dress Causal     (No need to change before the Aphesis Service)
 **Aphesis Service
  [Greek - af'-es-is] Aphesis means,  freedom – pardon – deliverance – forgiveness – liberty – remission
  A special service for the purpose of salvation, renewal, healing, deliverance, personal prophecy and direction
  Praise and worship, Ministry by Dr. Church, Individual prayer

Friday, June 11

12:30
12:55    
Commencement Practice 
1:00
2:15
State of Freedom Address  
2:45
3:45
License/Ordination Service*
3:45
5:15
Commencement**
6:30
9:30  
Banquet***
 *   You cannot take part in the ordination service unless you have completed the application process
     at least 2 weeks prior to the event date.
 **  You cannot take part in the commencement ceremonies without the proper regalia.    
  ** There is a charge of $50 to    attend the banquet if you are not registered


Saturday, June 12

Specially Scheduled Meetings
Check out and departure




Who can Participate?

If you have graduated by June 20, 2010, or calculate that you will graduate by December 26, 2010 you are eligible to "walk the platform" at the commencement ceremonies.

Anyone can attend Graduation/Retreat 2010

If you are a candidate to be commissioned, licensed or ordained for ministry you are eligible to
participate in the
Licentiate and Ordination ceremonies.



   Recommended Attire
State of CFM/FBCS Address 
Semi Formal
Ordination
Semi Formal
Commencement
Semi Formal
Banquet
Semi Formal/Formal*
All Others
Business Casual 
* The banquet attire will be either Semi-Formal or Formal - your choice   


Freedom Bible College and Seminary

Memorabilia and Specials

To see the full line of FBCS and CFM Memorabilia, including shirts, kids clothing, pens, books,
household items, computer accessories, toys, caps, Etc.
Please log on to
http://www.cafepress.com/fbcs and http://www.cafepress.com/cfm_fbcs

oIf you purchase your FBCS Class Ring during the event 
you will receive a $25 credit
You will receive a 10% discount on all textbooks , with the exception of
Biblical Principles of Prayer, ordered during the event 
(No limit on quantities - They will be shipped to you - Must be paid at the time of order)

Memorabilia

FBCS Window Decals - $2.25
FBCS T-Shirts -  $12
FBCS Golf Shirts - $22
FBCS Staff Golf Shirts - $22
FBCS Branch President Golf Shirts - $22
Coffee Cups - $7

Arrive showing the Freedom Spirit!

To view the complete line of memorabilia online
FBCS Memorabilia
CFM Memorabilia


Audio Tapes by Dr. Church - 4.00
From Zero to Hero
Running with Power
Positive Confession
Demonstration Tape - Free

Dr. Church's Books
Messages from the Edge of Eternity
(The testimony of his healing from terminal cancer)
$7.00

Biblical Principles of Prayer
(BSC-1053 Prayer Essentials)
$ 18.00 - No Course Credit
$22.00 - For Course Credit


You are responsible for obtaining your own regalia.
You must be properly attired to take part in the ceremonies.

Regalia

We recommend

Tennessee Academic Apparel
P. O. Box 20039
Clarksville TN 37042
931-237-4704
 

Please Click Here to see the
2009 -2010 Graduation Apparel
Catalog

Click Here for prices and ordering information



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How about planning your vacation around 
Graduation/Retreat?

Points of Interest:

Concepts of Freedom Ministries and Freedom Bible College & Seminary Home Offices
 
2718 West Walnut, Rogers, AR

Beaver Lake
 10 miles or less East of  Rogers
  http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/beaver/

Fort Smith National Historic Site 
 82 miles South of Rogers
  http://www.nps.gov/fosm/

University of Arkansas
 30 Miles South of Rogers
 Home of the Razorbacks 
  http://www.uark.edu/

Wal-Mart Offices and Visitors Center - The worlds largest retailer
 Home offices of Wal-Mart are located in the bordering town of Bentonville 
 See Sam Walton's first store

Pea Ridge National Military Park
 10 miles north of Rogers 
  http://www.nps.gov/peri/ 

Eureka Springs, AR
  35 miles north of Rogers 
  http://www.eurekasprings.com/attractions/ 

Great Passion Play - Eureka Springs 
http://www.greatpassionplay.com/ 

New Holy Land Tour - in the same complex as the Passion Play in Eureka 
http://www.greatpassionplay.com/NHL/nhl.htm 

Branson, MO
 85 miles north of Rogers
 Branson is the Live Country Music Capitol of the World
     Main Page: http://branson.com/branson/ 
     Attractions: http://db.branson.com/shows/listem.php?assoc_id=BUO001&LID=ATT 
     Shows: http://db.branson.com/shows/listem.php?assoc_id=BUO001&LID=SHW 

Wild Wilderness Safari
 27 miles west of Rogers
  Located on Safari Rd. off Hwy. 59, Gentry. Drive through to see about 200 species of animals. Petting zoo. 501-736-8383. 
  http://www.arkansas.com/attractions/attr_detail/r/Ozarks/id/18698/lr/

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park 
 36 miles southwest of Rogers
  http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/ar/parks/prair_gr.htm


Other Arkansas points of interest within a short driving distance of Rogers:

Berryville: Cosmic Cavern - Arkansas Highway 21 N., Berryville. Site of the Ozarks' largest underground lake. One-hour guided tour through subterranean rooms, across an underground bridge. Gemstone mining. 501-749-2298.

Berryville: Carroll County Heritage Center - On the Square. Artifacts from Berryville and Carroll County are housed in historic building. Moonshine still, funeral parlor and one-room school among exhibits. 501-423-6312. 

Berryville: Saunders Memorial Museum - 113-115 Madison, Extensive collection of firearms, including antique and unusual pieces. Also knives, Victorian clothing, accessories, textiles, furniture. Telephone: 501-423-2563.

Bentonville: Peel House Museum and Historical Garden - 400 S. Walton Blvd. An Italianatevilla built in 1875 by Col. Sam Peel, a prominent early figure in Bentonville history. Restored mansion and gardens are open to the public. 501-273-9664.

Bentonville: Wal-Mart Visitors Center - 105 N. Main. Contains exhibits tracing formation and growth of Wal-Mart stores, the giant discount chain. More than 35 electronic displays, founder Sam Walton's desk. 501-273-1329. 

Eureka Springs: Abundant Memories Heritage Village - Arkansas Highway 23 N. Living history programs and authentic antiques from Revolutionary War through Civil War times. Includes 26 picturesque buildings and thousands of antiques, guns, tools, carriages and furniture. Telephone: 501-253-6764. 

Eureka Springs: Belle of the Ozarks - Starkey Park, off U.S. 62 W. Beaver Lake excursion cruises. Telephone: 501-253-6200. 

Eureka Springs: Elna N. Smith Foundation Site - Statue Rd. off U.S. 62 E. Location of The Great Passion Play, (late April through October), plus the seven-story-high Christ of the Ozarks statue; the Sacred Arts Center, Bible Eureka Springs:  Museum; the New Holy Land, re-creations of Biblical sites, the Smith Memorial Chapel; a 10-foot section of Berlin Wall; shops and more. 501-253-9200. 

Eureka Springs: Eureka Springs and North Arkansas Railway - Scenic Ark. 23 N. Restored steam engines and passenger car rides. Lunch and dinner served aboard Eurekan Dining Car. Historic depot, snack bar, gift shop. 501-253-9623.

Eureka Springs Art Galleries - (Downtown Historic District) Eureka Springs gained a reputation as an artists' colony in the 1930s and 1940s and has since emerged as one of the respected fine arts centers of the mid-South. Fine art galleries and other outlets showcase their talent. 

Eureka Springs Gardens - U.S. 62 W. Thirty-three acres of hardwood trees, select native plants, thousands of annuals and perennials, high bluffs. Blue Spring, one of the Ozarks' largest, is within the grounds. Gift shop. 501-253-9244. 

Eureka Springs: Thorncrown Chapel - Off U.S. 62 W. Designed by noted Fayetteville architect E. Fay Jones, the chapel soars skyward from an Ozarks woodland. Extensive use of glass makes nature an integral part of the structure. Non-denominational. 501-253-7401. 

Eureka Springs: Turpentine Creek Exotic Wildlife Foundation and Ranch - Hwy 23 South. Over 200 lions, tigers, and other exotic cats, bears. 501-253-5841.

Eureka Springs: Pine Mountain Jamboree - U.S. 62 E., Eureka Springs. Music and comedy stage show. March - Oct. Pine Mountain Village has crafts, shops. 501-253-9156.

Eureka Springs: Quigley's Castle - Ark. 23 S., Eureka Springs. Extensive collections of butterflies, moths, rocks, arrowheads and flowers. 501-253-8311. 

Eureka Springs: Red Bud Valley Chuckwagon - U.S. 62 E., Eureka Springs. Wagon ride to mountain ridge. Barbecue dinner, entertainment. 501-253-2000, 501-253-9028. 

Eureka Springs: Onyx Cave - Off U.S. 62 E., Eureka Springs. Radio-guided tours of underground rooms, unique formations, ramp access to cave, museum. Gift shop. 501-253-9321. 

Eureka Springs: Opera of the Ozarks/Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony - U.S. 62 W., Eureka Springs. Summer opera presentations. Outdoor theater. Classical music and dance. Telephone: 501-253-8595. 

Eureka Springs: Bank of Eureka Springs - 70 S. Main St. This working bank re-creates the turn of the century, with brass tellers' cages and old-style equipment. 501-253-8241.

Eureka Springs: Eureka Springs Historical Museum - 95 S. Main. Relics from Eureka Springs' historic past are collected here. See documents, clothing, mementos, photographs, furniture. 501-253-9417. 

Eureka Springs: St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church - Crescent Drive. Enter through the bell tower to see this historic church. Listed in Ripley's "Believe It or Not." Telephone: 501-253-9853.

Eureka Springs: Gay Nineties Button and Doll Museum - Onyx Cave, U.S. 62 E. Button mosaics and dolls collected over many years. 501-253-9321. 

Eureka Springs: Hammond Museum of Bells - Spring and Pine Sts. More than 1,000 bells of every size, age and description. 501-253-7411. 

Eureka Springs: Queen Anne Mansion and Wings - U.S. 62 W. Built in Carthage, MO, in 1891, magnificent home was taken apart and moved to Eureka Springs, then reassembled, piece by piece. Handcrafted woodwork, seven fireplaces. 501-253-8825.
Eureka Springs: Rosalie House - 282 Spring St. Built in the 1880s, landmark has been restored and furnished with period antiques. Guided tours. 501-253-7377. 

Fayetteville: Dickson Street Bookstore - 325 W. Dickson St. A city landmark offers used and out-of-print books. 501-442-8182. 

Fayetteville: Walton Arts Center - 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Theaters, galleries, performing areas and more. Home of the North Arkansas Symphony, the center draws Broadway touring shows and other top attractions. 501-443-9216 (office), 501-443-5600 (box office). 

Fayetteville: Headquarters House and Grounds - 118 E. Dickson St., Both Union and Confederate troops used this 1853 home as headquarters during the Civil War. Civil War artifacts. Grounds with period landscaping. 501-521-2970. 

Fayetteville. Arkansas Air Museum - Drake Field, U.S. 71 S., Vintage aircraft, including pre-World War II racing planes in flying condition, aeronautical memorabilia, gift shop in historic white frame hangar. 501-521-4947. 

Fayetteville: University Museum - Garland Ave., University of Arkansas. Extensive collection of exhibits is not limited to Arkansas. Contains displays on anthropology, geology, dinosaurs, glassware, flora, fauna, astronomy and more. Gift shop. 501-575-3466. 

Fayetteville: University of Arkansas Campus - The twin towers of Old Main, completed in 1875, preside over this scenic campus. Other sites: University Museum; the Chi Omega Greek Amphitheater, built in 1930; and Senior Walk, inscribed with the names of every graduating senior since 1876. 501-575-2000. 

Fayetteville: University of Arkansas Sports Museums - University of Arkansas Campus. The Tommy Boyer Hall of Champions Museum in Bud Walton Arena and the Jerry Jones/Jim Lindsey Hall of Champions Museum in the Frank Broyles Center display a century of Arkansas sports memories. Both museums are open during regular business hours. 

Prairie Grove: Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park - U.S. 62. Site commemorates Civil War battle in 1862. Park contains 130 acres, including battlefields, monuments, museum, historic homes, park store. Battle re-enacted every other year in December, other living history programs. Self-guided driving tour which includes sites outside the park. Telephone: 501-846-2990. 

Rogers: Rogers Historical Museum - 322 S. Second. Newly renovated. Exhibits on local history housed in 1895 Hawkins House and addition. Antique quilts, Christmas decor, a series of room facades and Will Rogers artifacts. 501-621 1154.

Rogers: War Eagle Cavern - Scenic Arkansas Highway 12, Guided tours through underground formations, including onyx, rimstone and crinoid fossils. 501-789-2909. 

Springdale: Shiloh Museum - 118 W. Johnson. Collections from Ozarks region, including extensive photographic images, pioneer artifacts, agriculture, clothing. Pioneer cabin, other historic buildings, wildflower exhibit on grounds. 501-750-8165. 

Springdale: Arkansas and Missouri Railroad -107 N. Commercial St., Springdale. Travel through the Boston Mountains from Springdale to historic Van Buren and back. Restored railway cars cross trestles and 1882 Winslow Tunnel. 501-751-8600. 

Springdale: Arts Center of the Ozarks - 216 W. Grove, Springdale. Drama, outdoor musicals, gallery showings, classes, cultural events, 425-seat theater. 501-751-5441. 

Springdale: Harvey and Bernice Jones Center For Families - Hwy. 265 & Emma, Springdale. The 220,000-square-foot facility houses classrooms, a TV studio, conference center, chapel/auditorium, ice skating rink, swimming pool, gym and more. 501-756-8090. 

Springdale: Vene's Native American Art Gallery - 3041 N. Oak St., Springdale. Original paintings, prints, dolls, patchwork, baskets, jewelry, pottery, sculpture and other artworks. 501-751-6489. 

Sulphur Springs: Old Spanish Treasure Cave - 14290 N. Hwy. 59, Sulphur Springs. Legends of hidden treasure still surface about these underground caverns. Non-strenuous, well-lighted. 501-787-6508. 

Winslow: Ozark Native Craft Shop - Oldest town in Arkansas. U.S. 71, near Winslow. Features the handiwork of more than 300 mountain craftspeople. 501-634-3791. 

For still more Arkansas points of interest visit

http://goarkansas.com/nwamix1.html 

Notable Ministries in the Tulsa Area

Tulsa is 123 Miles from Rogers

Oral Roberts University
  http://www.oru.edu/
 Oral and Richard Roberts
 Praying Hands
 Prayer Tower
 City of Faith Hospital Building 

Victory Christian Center
  http://www.victorytulsa.org/
 Billy Joe and Sharon Daugherty
 Victory Bible Institute

Kenneth Hagan Ministries
 Broken Arrow, OK 
  http://www.rhema.org/
 Rhema Bible Training Center
 Rhema Bible Church

Dave Roberson Ministries
  http://www.daveroberson.org/

Grace Fellowship
  http://www.grace-fellowship.org/index.html
 Bob Yandian Ministries.
 Grace Fellowship Christian School

T.L. Osbourn Ministries
  http://www.born-again-christian.info/T.L.Osborn.htm

Willie George Ministries
  http://www.williegeorgeministries.com/?sn=53
 Dry Gulch, U.S.A.
 Gospel Bill Television Show


Ross Jackson, Sr. A.S., B.M., Th.D., Ed.D.

Bishop Dr. Ross Jackson, Sr., has been ministering the gospel for more than 23 years. He and First Lady Brenda have tirelessly built a ministry of caring and compassion by preaching and teaching the gospel. Dr. Jackson served in the US Army for 20 years and retired as a command Sergeant Major in 2001. Dr Jackson is a graduate of the US Army Sergeants Major’s Academy. He earned a Associates Degree in Psychology From Frederick Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree in ministry, Honorary Doctoral Degree in theology and an earned Doctor of Christian Educaiton from Freedom Bible College and Seminary.

Dr. Jackson met and married His wife Brenda in 1984. They have been blessed with three children: Ross Jr. Jessica, and Joshua. Dr. Jackson wears many hats and has several vocations. He has a secular job with Schuster Concrete, Inc., where he serves as the Safety Director, presiding over 650 construction workers. He also serves as Pastor of West Falls Christian Community Church in Mt. Airy, Maryland; he is also the Presiding Prelate of Christian Heart Fellowship Ministries Inc (a fellowship of fifteen churches), and serves as Branch President of Freedom Bible College & Seminary, Mt. Airy, MD Campus.

Dr. Jackson also founded an organization in 2008 called Bridge Builders Pastoral Alliances (BBPA). This organization helps unify the Christian faith communities by helping to them understand they are one body in Christ Jesus. BBPA sponsors retreats, workshops, community forums, and conferences annually. Dr. Jackson is an advocate of unity in the body of Christ. He tirelessly works to educate his peers and fellow educators about the reality of Ephesians 4:11.

Dr. Jackson started the Maryland branch of FBCS because he understands the vision Dr. Church was given by God and has worked diligently to help that vision become a reality. Educating the World to Save the World has become not only a slogan for him but a way of life.

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