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The process begins when an applicant enters a recruiters office and expresses interest in joining the Air Force. To get started the recruiter asks the applicant to complete the SF-86 "Questionnaire for National Security Positions" (OMB Control Number 3206-0005). The recruiter enters the information from the SF-86 into the Air Force Recruiting Information Support System - Total Force (AFRISS-TF). The recruiter then provides the applicant with the Agency Disclosure Notice and Privacy Act Statement for AFRISS-TF (see page 2) then proceeds to complete the remaining fields (see screen shots below). They are either filled out by the recruiter (because they are internal use only) or the recruiter asks the applicant for their responses. The system is logically organized and the tabs flow left to right. OMB CONTROL NUMBER: 0701-0150 OMB EXPIRATION DATE: MM/DD/YYYY AGENCY DISCLOSURE NOTICE The public reporting burden for this collection of information, 0701-0150, is estimated to average 180 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or burden reduction suggestions to the Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, at whs.mc- [email protected]. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT: The following information is provided to comply with the Privacy Act (PL93-579). 5 U.S.C. 301 authorizes the acceptance of the information requested on this form. The data will be used to screen applicants to the United States Air Force. Furnishing this data is voluntary. The redacted text boxes are information collected from the SF-86. The remaining fields are additional information that our recruiters collect. Screenshots of the dropdowns are on the following pages. Religion Options NO RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE EASTERN RELIGIONS, OTHER NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FREE WILL NO PREFERENCE ECKANKAR BAPTISTS NO RELIGION ELIM FELLOWSHIP NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION OF ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH ELIM MISSIONARY ASSEMBLIES AMERICA ADVENTIST CHURCHES EPISCOPAL CHURCH NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION USA INC. 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    Biblical Pictorial Timeline & Resources ANDS. S MY A RT BY RT A ONSIN. ONSIN. C IVER FALLS, WIS IVER FALLS, R H, H, C COPYRIGHT © 2016 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHUR COPYRIGHT © 2016 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL The Biblical Pictorial Timeline is a collection Think about this image: of 36 images depicting Bible stories. The What do you see in this image? timeline and its related books are a creative, Where is Jesus? engaging way to foster biblical literacy and Why are the fish important? interpretation, and encourage people to find What the man in front doing? their place in the unfolding drama of the Bible. The timeline is applicable to a wide variety of congregational settings; connects worship, education, and mission; and provides a link between church and home. 110 North Third Street, River Falls, Wisconsin 715-425-2052 l www.firstchurchrf.org Biblical Pictorial Timeline l Draws in viewers with exceptional-quality art. l Fosters biblical interpretation and increases biblical literacy. l Presents images chronologically or thematically. l Augments all types of Christian Education curricula. l Connects to a variety of educational settings. l Offers a strong connection between worship, education, and mission. l Provides an effective link between home and church through the books. Available Resources Books The Story of God’s Love for Us is similar to a children’s Bible featuring the timeline’s art. This book is designed to be given at the time of baptism. It includes all 36 timeline images. 74 pages. Light in the Darkness tells the overarching story of the Bible from creation to Pentecost.
  • Why I Am FWB1 Layout 1

    Why I Am FWB1 Layout 1

    WHY I AM A FREE WILL BAPTIST I think there are times in our lives when we should evaluate what we are doing and our motive for doing it. This is true of our church and our denomina- tion. Have you ever thought about why you are a Free Will Baptist? Tradition? Friendships?, Location of the church? First of all, I am a Christian, a follower of Jesus Christ. Nothing supersedes this! A denomination should be a vehicle to serve the Lord in a greater way. Our goal is not to build a denomination, but the kingdom of the Lord. In this day that we live in, it is popular to be "non denominational" but to be honest I do not know what "non denominational" means or stands for! I do know, however what FWB's stand for! The main reason I am a FWB is what we stand for, our beliefs, our doctrine. Many today are choosing a church that has the best programs, the most dynamic music or the most exciting worship. However, the greatest reason we should have for attending a church is, what is the message of that church? What is being preached and taught at that church? Nothing is more important than that! There are many who would say that what the sign says over our doors doesn’t matter, but, I for one, believe that signs and labels are important. Labels sure are important when we go to the grocery store! There are many good Bible believing churches that preach the Gospel who are not Free Will Baptist.