Entering the Promised Land After
40Years
By Larry Freed , Ministry Coordinator , Philippines
On March 17 , 2024 , the OMS-related Faith Evangelical Church of the Philippines ( FECPI ) celebrated 40 years of ministry . What a great day of celebration , prayer , worship , and remembering as they reflected on the theme , “ Looking Back … Moving Forward ”!
The following week , leaders at the pastors ’ retreat compared FECPI ’ s journey to that of the Israelites ’ journey out of Egypt , through the wilderness , and into the Promised Land . They felt that after 40 years of struggle in the wilderness , they were ready to enter the Promised Land .
photo , page 12 : OMS President Jeff Edwards presents a plaque of recognition to FECPI president Mar Ocampo for 40 years of ministry . photos , page 13 , top : Bill and Joyce Oden , part of the first OMS missionary team in the Philippines in 1982 . bottom , left : The 40 th anniversary celebration brought the FECPI family together . right : FECPI president , Mar Ocampo
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