On Sunday June 13th, we recognized our Graduates during a special presentation.  We presented a video slideshow of each graduate as they grew through the years, and each of the parents took a few minutes to speak about each one.  Following the presentation, Pastors Gary and Rendie spoke over each student and presented them with a gift.  This year, we celebrated the High School Graduation of Alisha Beaver and Tony Trapani, Mooresville Senior High; Sydney Lowe, Mooresville Christian Academy and Michael Roberts, Mitchell Community College.

Also, On Sunday June 13th, we celebrated the birthday of our own Pastor Gary Kolstad.  Everyone took the opportunity to dress down for church and then gather at Edgemoor Park in Mooresville for food, fun, games and fellowship.  We enjoyed a wonderful meal of hotdogs and hamburgers and all the fixin's.  We also shared birthday cake with Pastor Gary.  Despite the heat, everyone enjoyed the fellowship with each other during this annual tradition.

On Sunday morning May 23rd, we were pleased to welcome Bishop Prince Morris from sister Freedom Christian Center Church in St. Ann Jamaica.  Bishop Morris also ministered to FCC Charlotte during their Sunday evening service.  Bishop Morris delivered a very relevant message regarding the battle is not yours but the Lord's.  We should continue to battle in the spirit, because we will experience victory if we use the tools we are given us through the word. 

FCC welcomed Ambassadors to the Nations on Sunday April 11th to speak about their missions program and the phenomenal growth the ministry is experiencing.  Pastors Darey and Karen Jolly also brought with them opportunities to sponsor school children in Nicaragua.  FCC has been partnering with Ambassadors for nearly 20 years, and Pastor Gary Kolstad now travels with them a few times a year to minister in the countries they support.

Visit their website to learn more about them and how you can get involved.

What a great time of ministry members enjoyed during March 10-14, when Tim Sutton, Tim Sutton Ministries International, came to Freedom Christian Center to minister to members and the community.  Brother Tim's message to all who attended centered on the Word that Jesus went to the streets to share His love, encouragement and good news to all who would listen.  We were challenged to go where the people were.  His ministry in song, accomplished trumpeting and use of video all contributed to his powerful message.

The highlight of the event came on Saturday March 13th, when members travelled to Piedmont Pointe apartments and conducted an outreach for the residents.  Free toys, giveaways, music, testimonies and free hotdog  lunch all contributed to our showing the love of Jesus to the approximately 130 who attended.  We were blessed to be a blessing to our neighbors!

Visit this link to see a slide show from our outreach at Piedmont Pointe!

On Saturday, February 13th, FCC Youth presented their annual Valentine's Banquet featuring their rendition of The Newlywed Game.  A wonderful meal featuring a choice of Bruschetta chicken, roast beef, baked potato, salad, roll, dessert and tea was served.  All of our participating youth served the guests throughout the meal.  Children enjoyed pizza and beverages separately, giving parents an opportunity to relax during the meal.

Following dinner, we enjoyed 4 couples as they competed to win the title as grand prize winner.   Hosted by Bob "Tommy Bowles" Eubanks, couples John & Ellen Dubois, Talmadge & Erica Frontis, James & Susan Wilson and Robert & Kenya Harris were presented a battery of questions directed at both the husbands and the wives.  Coming away as the winning couple with 60 points were Talmadge and Erica who won a 1 night stay at Gentry Creek Inn in Laurel Bloomery, TN, along with chocolates, candles and potpouri, making a romantic getaway.

The youth would like to thank Mrs. Annette Newton of Tasteful Impressions Catering for her help in preparing the food, Pastor Rendie Kostad, Marilyn Mitchell of Gentry Creek Inn for the donation of the 1 night stay, and everyone who came to support this event.  Proceeds from the event will go toward the youth trip to Acquire The Fire on March 19-20.

On Sunday Dec. 20th, children presented their Christmas Program a play entitled "Finding the Perfect Gift" by Tanya McIlravy; a story in which Inga thinks she has ordered the perfect gift to suit all her shopping needs only to find the one perfect gift is Jesus.  Following the production, those present enjoyed a video to the song Joy to the World by Avalon.  Tevan Roseboro also read from Luke 2:1-20, and KD Stepanek concluded the program with her cheorography to a song from Christmas Shoes.

Following the program, members enjoyed fellowship and merriment over a wide selection of finger foods.

FCC enjoyed the ministry of Prophetess Joyce Ostendarp, from West Palm Beach, FL Oct. 28-Nov. 1st.  A well known speaker, she has travelled the country and the world taking a prophetic message to all who hear.  Many who attended received salvation, healing and deliverance, in addition to a prophetic word.  We thank Prophetess Ostendarp for ministering to our people, and we continue to pray for her as she travels around the United States and the world. 

FCC Mooresville returned from a week at our annual Camp Meeting at Freedom Christian Center in Charlotte.   For over 20 years, Freedom Christian Center in Charlotte has invited featured speaker Andrew Wommack of Andrew Wommack Ministries to bring a message of hope and "Gospel Truth".  Brother Andrew is a well-known television and radio minister, as well as, teacher/speaker at various seminars and gatherings.  The meetings were held under the pavilion at FCC Charlotte Sept. 13th - Sept. 18th each evening at 7:00PM.  People came from across the United States to hear Brother Andrew's message.  Brother Andrew has also become a dedicated supporter of the FCC Mission program, Ambassadors to the Nations, having directors, Pastors Darey and Karen Jolly travel with his Gospel Truths Seminars across the country.  Each year, Camp Meeting continues to grow, and we saw an average attendance of 700-800 people each night, reaching as high as over 900 on Monday.  

Ministry Partners, Old Mill Ministries and His Hands Reaching Ministry shared information about their respective ministries and also had items to sell in support of their ministries.  Also, our FCC Youth sold Fried Oreos and Funnel Cakes as a fundraiser to support upcoming ministry work and trips netting over $400.

If you were unable to attend, CD's and MP3's are available.  Please contact us at admin@fccmooresville.org for information about getting a copy.

Thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday Aug. 15th for our annual Back 2 School Bash.   We estimate over 400 children and families attended!  We enjoyed a day filled with crafts and activities, Guitar Hero, Bouncy Houses and inflatable basketball.  Through the day we enjoyed music by 3:16 and a performance from Acrofitness.  There was free hotdogs, sno-cones and popcorn.  Children also enjoyed juggling and becoming honorary junior fireman thanks to the Mooresville Fire Dept.  His Hands Reaching Ministry was onhand to share Jesus and also had several "bikes" for kids to see.

Headline speaker Chris Vaughn ended his engagement at the B2S Bash.  He encouraged the children honor their teachers and do their best to be successfull.  Children in all age groups were prayed over and every child received a well filled bag of school supplies.  There were also many giveaways, including 4 new bicycles!

It was a wonderful day, and we thank EVERYONE who had a part in making it happen! 

Freedom Ministries, headquarted in Charlotte, NC, met Friday July 31st and Saturday Aug. 1st for their quarterly fellowship meeting at Freedom Christian Center in Mooresville.  Freedom Ministries is lead by Apostle Dean Melton.  During Friday's evening service , Pastor Gary Kolstad shared a wonderful message, which was preceded by a wonderful time of praise and worship from a combined Freedom Ministry's praise team.  After the service, FCC Youth offered deli sandwich meals as a fundraiser for our Pastor's Gift of a Home.   The following day, Leadership throughout the Ministry came together for the breakfast meeting where Apostle Dean updated those in attendance with news and events throughout the organization.