Dr. Ralph Pacheco Guest Speaker ~ July 11th

Whittier, CA


Dr. Ralph Pacheco, FCCI Ministries along with The Quarry Worship, and FCCI Ministry Team will be visiting with Scattering Seed Fellowship.

Scattering Seed Fellowship's Senior Pastor David Magallanes, has invited Dr. Pacheco and his Worship team, and Ministry Team to come and hold services on Sunday, July 11, 2010.

During FCCI's visit on May 29th at the "Love Your Enemy" Conference" hosted by Scattering Seed Fellowship, the believers in attendance were profoundly moved by the Worship, ministry of the Word and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Many lives were changed that day. Pastor Magallanes has invited Dr. Pacheco to return and share with the Sunday worshippers.

For further information about this special service being held, you may contact: FCCI Ministries, 562 946 1410.

Stephanie's House Grand Opening ~ Mother's Day

West Whittier, CA


On October 6, 2009 the remains of Staphanie Almanza were found at the bottom of a commercial garbage bin that had been set on fire in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Stephanie was apparently the victim of a drug deal gone bad. A 21 year old young mother of two hooked on meth who life was taken from her and her dead body left to burn in a dumpster.

The death of Stephanie had a profund effect on her family's home church; My Friend's House (MFH) AOG Church in West Whittier. Her family has been members for many years. The tragic loss of this young woman was a blow to members of the MFH family and grieved the Pastors of the church.

Enter Pastor Pauline Alvarado, wife to Pastor Joey Alvarado of King's Table Ministries. It was at a 24 hour prayer vigil on Oct. 10th four days after Stephanie's remains had been found and identified that the Menin their Men's Home & Ministry had been assisting MFH Church in their weekly food distribution that they heard of the death of Stephanie. They requested prayer for her family and her church family at MFH at the prayer vigil. Pastor Pauline moved by this tragic story of Stephanie was moved by the Spirit of God to think of the dozens and hundreds of Stephanies that are still out on the streets with nowhere to turn... If only there was a place where these women could go for shelter, prayer, and restoration. Glory to God, this would be a blessing to these needy women. However, was Pastor Pauline ready to commit to such a large task? Such a huge undertaking? Had she let go of her own pain and sorrow over past hurts in dealing with women in the ministry who then turned on her and abandoned her leaving her heart broken and in a shambles? Could Pauline bring herself to take such a leap of faith to open her heart and hands to do this work? Only God could answer these questions... which he did.

It was shortly thereafter that Mrs. Pacheco and I met with Pastor Pauline and Joey Alvarado to discuss the feasibility of opening a Women's Home in the Whittier area. This was in late October, 2009. By December, 2009 the decision to open the 1st Women's Home in Uptown Whittier was made, counting the financial support and efforts of the LC Foundation, Inc.

On March, 17th FCCI Minstries called for a 24 hour prayer vigil to prayer for the new Women's Home in Whittier and also for the scheduled Evangelistic Trip planned for Kansas. On Wednesday, March 17th (St. Patrick's Day) a 24 hour prayer vigil was held at Whittier Area House of Prayer. Exactly 2 weeks to the day after this prayer vigil, on March 31st, 2010 Pastor Jim Ortiz, Senior Pastor of MFH, turns over the keys to the 2nd Women's Home under the care of Pastor Pauline Alvarado, "Stephanie's House."

The Lord God certainly moves in mysterious ways. We prayed for a blessing for the 1st Women;s Home, and God opens the door to a second Women's Home. Coincidence? Or, Divine providence? I would subscribe to the latter. God had already placed the burden for the establishment of the Womens Homes on the heart of Pastor Pauline Alvarado back on Oct. 10, 2009. And then as God would have it he began to bless what had been established in His Honor, for all Glory goes to God, and not to man.

Pray dear ones for both of these Homes... That the Lord will provide for all of the Womens Home's needs according to His riches in Glory ... Amen!

-- Dr. Ralph Pacheco

Dr. Ralph Pacheco Guest Speaker "Love Your Enemy" Conference

Whittier, CA

Pastor David Magallanes, Scattering Seeds Christian Fellowship is hosting the "Love Your Enemy" Conference on Saturday, May 29th, 2010. from 10:00 A.M. to 12 Noon... Dr. Ralph Pacheco with FCCI Ministries is the Guest Speaker who will be bringing this thought provoking series to the Believers in attendance at this conference.

Scattering Seeds Fellowship is located at: 12217 Philadelphia Ave., Whittier, CA (Parking adjacent to the Church entrance -- across the Street).

"It is an extraordinary opportunity to share with the Body of Christ what it truly means to possess the Love that Jesus taught us to have in this day and age," says Dr. Pacheco, "I pray that this conference will have an impact on the lives of those who come and participate ... Jesus taught us to Love our Enemies, not an easy task. It is only through the Love of Christ that Christians can truly find Kingdom Mercy; the Power of God's Forgiveness to Love your enemy..."

Dr. Pacheco will bring a profound message of Love & Reconciliation to those who come to the conference. "To Love one's enemy requires a supernatural ability to see beyond the natural circumstances that exist between men and nations, Wars could be avoided if the emnity that exists between two nations could be dispelled or one party finds the power to forgive another..."

For further information about the upcoming Conference (free admission), contact: FCCI Ministries @ 562 946 1410 or toll free line: 888 545 2008

FCCI Ordination & Licensure Ceremony ~ Whittier, CA

Saturday, November 28, 2009

The First Christian Church International (FCCI) Ordination & Licensure Ceremony was by all accounts an extraordinary event. The "8" Candidates were filled with expectancy, and they participated in the Religious Services; Prayer, Worship, and the "Laying on of Hands" with each person being ordained or licensed under the FCCI covering.

The "Welcome" was given by Dr. Ralph Pacheco, Founder / Apostle & Pastor of FCCI, followed by a powerful opening "Invocation" given by Pastor Joey Alvarado (Praise Chapel) one of the eight candidates. The "Flag Salute" was led by the Hon. Deborah Pacheco, Trustee of the South Whittier School District (and Co-Pastor of FCCI). A beautiful "Scripture Reading" was given by Pastor Pauline Alvarado (Praise Chapel) also a candidate for ordination.

Worship followed, led by Eric & Ana Ramos, (FCCI Worship Ministry), beautifully done and a blessing to all. Dr. Pacheco then acknowledged guests, hosts, sponsors, and assistants, who were responsible for putting the Ceremony together and making it a success. This was followed by a "Special Blessing" by Pastor Deborah Pacheco, a heartfelt blessing to each of the Candidates, their families, and for their devotion to the Ministry.

Dr. Pacheco delivered the "Ordination Message." He spoke of the qualifications of the ministry, and how the, "Love of Christ" should be the driving force behind everyone's service in the ministry.

This was followed by the entire Presbytery present to "lay hands" on each of the Candidates. First two individuals were Min. Rose & Rudy Rosales (FCCI Ministers), next came Pastors Mario Guerra & Albert Guerra (The Way Ministries) affiliating under the FCCI covering, then Pastors Daniel Artechi & Yvonne Artechi (New Church Plant) affiliating under the FCCI covering, last but not least, Pastors Joey & Pauline Alvarado (Praise Chapel) affiliating under the FCCI covering.

The Ceremony was followed by a wonderful Banquet Luncheon, prepared by Pastor Pauline & Joey Alvarado and their ministry. What a wonderful meal and a very successful "Raffle" held during the luncheon, there was fun had by all. (A special thank you was given to Pastor Pauline, with the presentation of a Disney collectable Cinderella Ceramic Bank. Pauline's favorite.)

FCCI is pleased and proud of all the Candidates, and thanks their many friends and family for attending this memorable ceremony.