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�: <br /> ; <br /> � Faith Community Educ�tional Institute <br /> 1065 N. Van Dyke Street <br /> ' Decatur, IL 62522 <br /> 217/233-7007 or217/$16-5489 <br /> WHO <br /> News Release for Marion Williams Bible Institute–Decatur Annex (now Faith Community <br /> Educational Institute. <br /> WHAT <br /> As of November, 2007 the Marion Williams Bible Institute-Decatur Annex(MWBI-Decatux <br /> Annex) changed its na.me to Faith Community Educational Institute (FCEI). This adult <br /> education program is accredited under the same accrediting agency-- Commission International <br /> Association. The name change permits the school to apply for and receive grants and donations. <br /> The FCEI Adult program provides an opportunity for the high school drop out, ages 21 +to <br /> obtain their high school diploma in 16 weeks. The students are taught basic skills which give ' <br /> them the opportunity to advance on their job andlor attend a school of higher learning. <br /> i <br /> � Thus far there ha�e been 80 students who have completed the progrann and received their high i <br /> � diploma. Many of the siudents are presently attending junior college; some ha�e received I <br /> higher-level positions at their present employment or some have been able to obtain their first � <br /> "real"job. � <br /> i I <br /> I <br /> 'VVHEN I <br /> � The most recent class--2007 FalUWinter began in September and graduated December 29, 2007. <br /> II The graduation ceremony was hosted by the Main Street Church of the Living God in Decatur, <br /> IL where Overseer Thomas Walker is the Pastor. Thirty-one sftidents received their high school � <br /> �, diploma; fifteen of these students received special recognition because of perfect attendance. <br /> � <br /> The commencement speaker was Pastor Wayne Dlwning of Faith Fellawship Baptist Church. <br /> He encouraged the graduates to continue with their education and complimented them for the <br /> effort they had made. � <br /> � <br /> The next class will begin Thursday,March 6 and Saturday March 8,2008. Mail-in registration is <br /> ongoing through February 1, 2008; on-site registration will be conducted on Tuesday, February 5 <br /> and Thursday, February 7, 2008 6-8 p.m. at 1065 N.Van Dyke, Decatur,IL. Further information , <br /> �i can be obtain by calling 217/233-2007 or i <br /> 217/618-5489. � <br /> i <br /> WHY <br /> This program is an outreach ministry of the Faith Community Assembly. This program offers a I <br /> _ _ "second-chance"to those who now realize the importance of a high-schoo�_education._It_pernuts — —_ <br /> success to those who before were unable to accomplish this task. Those who were once <br /> unsuccessful can now begin to strive for and reach goals and fulfill their dreams. <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> � <br /> I <br /> i I <br /> � � <br />