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November 4, 2009 - FWB Churches in Johnston and Wake Counties Contribute to Mount Olive College
MOUNT OLIVE - Members representing Free Will Baptist churches in Johnston and Wake Counties generated $59,872 in gifts to Mount Olive College, the denomination’s private, Christian liberal arts institution.
Two hundred sixty-eight people attended the Annual College Dinner at Everett Chapel FWB Church. Churches presented their gifts to the College at the dinner. Of those giving, 245 were designated as Bridge Builders for contributing a gift of $100 or more.
Mr. Howard F. Scott of Kenly, chair; The Reverend Frank Grubbs of Smithfield; Mr. Mark Peele of Selma,; Mrs. Flora Dismukes of Smithfield; and Mrs. Dee Farmer of Clayton formed the steering committee for the dinner.
Three churches received special recognition at the dinner. Kenly FWB Church was recognized for giving the largest contribution at the 2009 Dinner, Friendship FWB Church was recognized for giving the most per capita, and Rains Crossroads OFWB Church was recognized for having the most high school students in attendance.
Jean F. Ackiss, director of church support, coordinated the event and presided over the program. “Every time you give to Mount Olive College, you are making an investment in the lives of the students we serve,” she said.
The Convention of Original Free Will Baptists established Mount Olive College in 1951 as one of its ministries and has given strong support throughout its 58-year history.
“As I visit with the members of the Original Free Will Baptist congregations, I am overwhelmed by the love, pride, and commitments that the College receives from the Church,” said Dr. Philip P. Kerstetter, president of the College. Dr. Kerstetter became the fourth president of Mount Olive College on July 1, 2009.
Mount Olive College is a private institution rooted in the liberal arts tradition with defining Christian values. The College, sponsored by the Convention of Original Free Will Baptists, has locations in Mount Olive, New Bern, Wilmington, Jacksonville, Goldsboro, Research Triangle Park and Washington. For more information, visit www.moc.edu.