The Paper | September - December 2019 Issue 3 Vol 6

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CONTENTS 5 When a Donation Means Another Chance 6 Thoughts and Reflections From Our Elder Bob Eenigenburg 9 Faith Church: Doers of the Word 15 Financial Update 16 Care & Connections 18 Beecher 20 Cedar Lake 22 Dyer 26 Highland 28 Munster 30 Schererville

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W H E N A D O N AT I O N MEANS ANOTHER CHANCE A story of God’s faithfulness in Mark & Chris Nordin’s lives

The same disease that took the life of his grandfather and put his mother on dialysis for years was threatening the same for Mark Nordin. Last April, Mark’s nephrologist, a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disorders, told him his congenital kidney disease was turning critical and he needed a transplant.

Mark and his wife, Chris, were an active couple and the thought of dialysis for 10 hours a day and living with a catheter was less than ideal. Chris volunteered her kidney, but sadly she was not a direct match for Mark. After learning about Northwestern Medicine’s living donor program, they found a solution.

In an article with The Hinsdalean, Chris said, “We went to Northwestern in December of 2016 to learn about donation.

It typically takes at least five years to find a match through traditional donations.

But if you have a live donor, your chances that it could happen sooner are much better.”

Mark, 67, had undergone open heart surgery a couple of years before the kidney transplant and they knew there was always a concern for rejection of the transplanted organ. In addition, Mark’s creatinine levels pre-surgery were dangerously high compared to those with healthy kidneys; creatinine is a chemical waste product in the blood that passes through the kidneys to be filtered and eliminated in urine. Going into surgery, Mark’s level was at seven and yet another miraculous result followed.

“The next morning it was down to a five,” Mark said. “Then eight hours later it was at three. By the next day it was down to 1.6. God had the kidney start working as soon as they put it in me. That was really kind of cool.”

In no time, both Mark and Chris were back to living their active lives. Whether it be playing tennis or scuba diving, the Nordins are taking full advantage of their second chance at life together.

Instead of a five year wait, it was only a couple of weeks before a donor from California was found as a potential match. This miraculous donation meant a life-saving surgery for Mark mid-May. “My kidney got flown out to California. The live donor out there had their surgery and the kidney was flown red-eye back here, so my husband had his surgery the next day,” Chris said in The Hinsdalean interview.

Repeatedly throughout the Nordin’s story, God’s healing hand is so evident. His faithfulness prevailed through a generous wife, a miraculous donor match, and an incredibly smooth surgery and recovery. We praise God with the Nordins for their incredible testimony of faith.

“We both feel extremely blessed that we had the opportunity to get him a new kidney,” Chris said. The couple continually prays for those going through similar trials, and encourages people to have faith and be courageous in the face of adversity.

* Mark and Chris Nordin have been members of Faith Church since 2003 and attend services at the Dyer Campus.

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THOUGHTS & REFLECTIONS FROM ELDER BOB EENIGENBURG

My wife, Marianne, and I transferred to Faith Church in 2006. We both grew up in Christian families with church community and worship being an important part of our lives.

We felt called to leave the comfort and familiarity of the church we were in, in order to join Faith Church and serve where the Lord needed us.

Some of the exciting things I have been privileged to see while being a part of Faith Church include:

We had only been at Faith Dyer for a few months when it was announced a second campus was going to be launching in Cedar Lake. Although we lived in Lansing, Illinois, we signedup for set up and tear down as the church would be meeting at Hanover Central High School on Sundays. We thought we’d assist with the campus launch as temporary volunteers, thinking perhaps another campus would open up near our region someday.

3. the transformation occurring in people in what I consider “spiritual hotspots” of Faith Church, including men’s & women’s groups, MomsNation, Faith Kids, Overcomers, youth groups, Reflectors, Journey groups, mission trips, Celebrate Recovery, among many others; and

Additionally, I decided to join two ministries at Faith Dyer, the Prayer Team and a newly formed men’s group known currently as Men of Faith. Men of Faith was life changing for me from the first meeting I attended - I never had other men lay hands on me and pray for me.

It was transformational!

Not long after, Marianne and I joined a Journey Group (The Journey is a 22-week course designed for a small group to be intentional about focusing on their relationship with Jesus).

Going through The Journey was foundational for me! The curriculum begins with three questions: Who is God? Who am I? What does God desire to do through me? Working through this curriculum helped me in every aspect of my life. It helped me become more intentional about my walk with the Lord as well as learning how to come alongside others.

Eight years ago, I became an elder at our former-Hammond Campus when it launched; it was the third campus of Faith Church. I am now an elder at Faith Munster, following the coming together of the Hammond Campus and Trinity Church in 2017.

1.the growth of Faith Church from one campus to six; 2. along with that, the numeric growth of more people coming to worship and growing in Christ;

4. the beautiful work the Lord has done in bringing two different congregations together to become the Munster Campus! I am especially amazed at the joy and excitement of new Christians, which usually highlights my deficiencies of the same. I am learning from them!

I am grateful to be an elder in a church where the Word is being faithfully preached and leaders are coming alongside of people for their spiritual growth. I encourage you to give attention to your spiritual walk, not only that you come for worship on the weekends but also that you spend time with Jesus and read His Word. I love the Bible passage in Acts 4, the part where Peter and John were arrested and brought before the religious authorities for questioning because they were teaching the people and proclaiming the Good News of Jesus. Verse 13 says this about the authorities after they questioned Peter and John, “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.”

Continue to spend time with the Lord in worship, through community with other believersand your own personal time with Him. He will continue to do good works in and through you!

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FAMILY RETREAT SCHOLARSHIP MEAL WEDNESDAY, NOV 20 | 6 PM FAITH DYER The Reflectors Ministry will be providing and serving the “Wednesdays” meal at Faith Dyer. All proceeds from the evening will go directly towards the Joni & Friends Family Retreat Scholarship Fund, to help families from Reflectors experience retreat next summer.

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SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES We’re excited to host another round of sign language classes launching in October. There will be classes available for first time learners (Basic”Class), and another class for individuals who have already taken the Basic Class (Intermediate Class).

Cost is $5 per person.

MUNSTER: BASIC - THURSDAYS, OCT 3-NOV 21 | 7-8 PM DYER: BASIC - MONDAYS, OCT 7-NOV 25 | 7-8 PM DYER: INTERMEDIATE - WEDNESDAYS, OCT 2-NOV 20 | 7-8 PM CEDAR LAKE: INTERMEDIATE - MONDAYS, OCT 7-NOV 25 | 7-8 PM

Information and Registration WeAreFaith.org/signclass

Questions?

Contact Sue at signgirltwo@comcast.net

FRIDAY | FEB 7, 2020, 6 PM | FAITH DYER

Information and Registration: WeAreFaith.org/NTS Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older. We will be one of over 600 hundred churches around the world hosting this event, and we can’t wait to share it with YOU! Registration launches October 21.

Volunteers from all Faith Church locations are welcome!

FA I T H C H U RC H

DOERS OF THE WORD

By Kassidy Weemhoff

We are not just a church building, not just a group of people and not just a weekly gathering of believers. We are Spirit-seekers, action-takers, Gospel-believers and people-lovers. Faith Church does not only hear the Word but lives out the Word. In James 1:22, it says, “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

We seek to live out God’s Word and to serve the least, lost and broken.

Each Faith Church campus chooses to engage with their community in unique ways, identifying the needs near them and striving to create life-giving connections. This season, we want to identify some of the communitycentered ministries of Faith Church and give you, our readers, more insight. Faith Church, we challenge you to be doers of the Word and applaud you for furthering God’s kingdom, one relationship at a time.

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Washington Township Food Pantry: We donated the groceries from our Faith Family Market to this effort organized by the residents of Beecher. We take up food collections for them and send volunteers to help staff the Pantry.

Our congregation also provides seasonal boxed meals during the holidays.

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Mobile Food Pantry: In conjunction with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, we host and staff this mobile food distribution effort approximately 8 times per year. It is available to anyone with an Illinois zip code.

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Beecher Prayer Letter: Ours contains a section to pray for the Village of Beecher’s elected officials, town trustees, school faculty & staff, first responders, library & post office staff, among others, on a rotating basis.

4th of July Festival: We enter a float in the parade and also organize a group of volunteers to cover the food service provided for three days of the festival. This includes taking orders, preparing & serving food, etc. All proceeds go to the Beecher 4th of July Commission for the following year.

Lunch to faculty & staff of Beecher School District: Different ministry groups provide lunch for the Elementary, Junior High and High School faculty & staff on a yearly basis.

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SpringHill Day Camp (July 8-12): Faith Beecher hosts SpringHill Day Camp, which is held at Beecher Junior High each summer. We participate in the Beecher Garage Sale days in June to raise funds for scholarships for Beecher area children to attend SpringHill Day Camp (and SpringHill Winter Retreat as well). Of the kids who attended this year’s Day Camp, 79% were from the community.

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Student Ministry: Approximately 70% of the students who attend Student Ministries on Friday nights are from the Beecher community and are not members of Faith Beecher. In addition, a fundraiser is conducted each fall to help community students attend the SpringHill Winter Retreat.

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MomsNation: Beecher Littles and Beecher Middles meet twice monthly on Thursdays and Fridays, respectively, at our campus.

Approximately 22% of participants are from the community / do not have a home church. We are grateful to be able to serve as a site where moms can be encouraged, equipped and empowered by other moms.

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Emergency Evacuation Center: We serve as the location where Beecher Junior High students and faculty & staff can come to in case of an emergency in their building.

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Partnerships with Beecher Clubs: We partner with various groups in the community. For example, we have helped the Beecher Lion’s Club at various events, including their Pork Chop dinner, and in turn, they have assisted us with things like serving lunch the last day of SpringHill Day Camp. Additionally, we’ve partnered with the Beecher PTO to help staff various fundraisers they’ve held, most notably a Color Run to raise funds for playground equipment.

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Faith Family Market in Cedar Lake: Every Monday, members of the community have the opportunity to shop for and take home food and other goods provided by the generosity of Faith CL.

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Lunch for police and firefighters: On July 11, we hosted a lunch for our Cedar Lake emergency workers to show our appreciation for them.

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Kids Hope: We have mentors at MacArthur Elementary School, but we’ve done various other programs with them too. For example, we host appreciation breakfasts and lunches for the faculty and staff to show how much we love and appreciate them. Most recently, we raised funds to build a GaGa Ball court at the school (gagaballpits. com). Due to a surplus in giving, we are also able to purchase additional balls and accessories.

The school is very excited for this new addition to the playground!

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Rummage Sale: We host an annual rummage sale, with proceeds going towards SpringHill scholarships for community kids who can’t afford the cost to attend.

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SpringHill Day Camp (June 1721): We had 96 campers attend this year! With proceeds from the Rummage Sale, we were able to sponsor kids from the community to attend; 26% of those in attendance were from the community.

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Summer Movie Night: We hosted our first-ever outdoor Community Movie Night called, “Lights, Camera, Movie Night” in August.

The community was invited to join us as we watched the movie “Zootopia”.

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Miscellaneous: We’re currently assessing opportunities we can provide to the community through the use of our back lawn, such as a baseball pitching clinic or a soccer camp. We believe hosting an activity like the ones mentioned would be a great opportunity for us to to make new connections with more people in the Cedar Lake area.

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MomsNation: Cedar Lake Littles and Cedar Lake Middles meet twice monthly on Thursday and Wednesday, respectively, at our campus. Approximately 13% of participants are from the community / do not have a home church. We are grateful to be able to serve as a site where moms can be encouraged, equipped and empowered by other moms.

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Kids Hope: We have mentors from the Dyer Campus who serve at Bibich Elementary School in Dyer and Strassburg Elementary in Sauk Village. Throughout the year, we like to host appreciation breakfasts and lunches for the faculty and staff at the schools to show how much we love and appreciate them.

Strassburg Elementary: We’ve been working hard to establish relationships in the Sauk Village community, particularly in the schools. Examples of our most current reach includes: On the last day of the 2018-2019 school year, Dyer staff members volunteered to help (and play) during the school’s Field Day. Beautification Day - On June 22, a team painted murals at Strassburg Elementary, making a colorful and joyful impact on the environment. (We are hoping to do a second one in February 2020.)

Elim Hope Packs - Our campus raised $13,000 to provide school supplies for all the students of Strassburg Elementary on their first day of school. We partnered with Elim, who assembled the Hope Packs and joined us on August 19 to distribute them to the students. Our intention was to make the first day back-to-school exciting for everyone!

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SpringHill Day Camp (July 8-12): We had 213 campers attend this summer, with 30% of the kids being from the community!

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MomsNation: Dyer Littles meets twice monthly on Thursdays and Fridays, and Dyer Middles meet twice monthly on Thursdays at our campus. Approximately 16% of participants are from the community / do not have a home church. We are grateful to be able to serve as a site where moms can be encouraged, equipped and empowered by other moms.

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Kids Hope: Volunteers from Faith Highland meet with students at Southridge Elementary School regularly to encourage, mentor and love on them. We like to host appreciation breakfasts and lunches for the faculty and staff of Southridge as a way for us to show our love to those who teach in our community.

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Habitat for Humanity: 86 people showed up to the Faith Highland parking lot on July 11 to construct walls that would be used to build a new home at 1049 170th St in Hammond, Indiana.

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Summer Family Events: The Highland community was invited to attend three events throughout the summer - Block Party on June 13, Wicker Park Day on July 14 and Back to School Bash on August 6.

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Fridays @ Faith: We offer free treats, free coffee, free WiFi for our neighborhood.

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Highland Park Clean-Up Day: We showed our appreciation for the environment by cleaning and mulching the Main Square Park.

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Sponsorships: We like to show our support for local groups by sponsoring organizations like Highland Little League, Lincoln Center Fieldhouse, Highland High School and Highland Griffith Chamber.

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We serve as a host location for several community groups, including: Celebrate Recovery - a Christ Centered ministry for those 18 and older who are dealing with hurts, habits and hang-ups.

AA- Alcoholics Anonymous is a group of men and women who are seeking to work through a drinking problem.

Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his/her issues with drinking.

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MomsNation: Highland Littles meets twice monthly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and Highland Middles meets twice monthly on Wednesdays at our campus. Approximately 8% of participants are from the community / do not have a home church. We are grateful to be able to serve as a site where moms can be encouraged, equipped and empowered by other moms.

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DIY Classes: Classes are offered regularly for women in the community and church as a time of fellowship and craft making.

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Love, Inc: A ministry of local churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ. We serve as one of the churches for Love, Inc to help out with groceries, household goods, financial classes and mentoring for people in need.

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Kids Hope: Volunteers from Faith Munster meet with students at Kenwood Elementary in Hammond regularly to encourage, mentor and love on them.

Fresh Hope - our mental health support group; this group is for individuals who have a mental health challenge as well as for their loved ones.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) - one of our care groups that follows a steps and traditions study style with guest speakers every week.

The Grace Street Recovery Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) - this is an open meeting where all are welcome, but only members are encouraged to speak.

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Free Garage Sale: Our free Garage Sale both blessed and impacted over 450 members of the Schererville community! Praise God for opportunities to share His love with others.

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The Schererville Days Festival: We set up a booth at the festival held in June to play games, hand out water, and pass out cards with our location and the time of our Sunday service.

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Outdoor Service: We hosted an outdoor service at Redar Park in Schererville in August as an opportunity to get to know more people in the community. After service was held, we had hot dogs, roasted corn, bounce houses, free school supplies and haircuts, and games for those in attendance.

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Campagna Academy: We have a great partnership with Campagna and host multiple drives to support the organization. For example, we collect school supplies to give to the students before school begins; we make tie blankets for the residents so they can choose a new blanket for his/ her room; and seek out special gifts we can collect during the Christmas season for each resident.v

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FINANCIAL U P D AT E

BY BRIAN DENNERT

Just as it is wise to go to the doctor for a yearly check-up, we seek to provide periodic updates on our church’s financial health. In examining a number of key financial “health” markers, we see that we are in good shape as we move into the latter half of 2019.

GIVING AND EXPENSES

During the first six months of 2019, the people of Faith Church have given over $3.3 million towards the General Fund (our operating budget). This number marks an 11% increase over the same span in 2018, with every campus seeing an increase in giving in 2019. Thank You for your amazing generosity so far this year!

Our staff and deacons monitor expenses; through the end of June, we spent around 96% of our allocated budget for this time period (the offerings were about 92% of the giving goal for the time) and expenses are in line with 2018 expenses for the same time period.

These numbers show we are tracking well and a strong finish in 2019 will help us meet our churchwide giving goal, which is $7,269,600. The Stewardship Deacons want to encourage you to finish the year strong so we can continue to build momentum as we make ministry plans and a budget for 2020.

UPDATE ON VALPARAISO PROPERTY

Shortly after announcing we were going to close our Valparaiso campus in early 2018, Liberty Bible Church of Chesterton approached us about an interest in starting a campus in Valparaiso. We entered into an agreement for them to lease our building there, with Liberty launching their Valparaiso campus the week after we closed our campus there (and enfolding attenders and staff). Later in 2018, we came to an agreement on a new lease with an option for them to buy the property; Liberty exercised the purchase option earlier this year, with the closing on the property at the end of May. It has been amazing to see how God has worked in this situation, as Liberty Bible Church’s Valparaiso campus is growing.

The deacons and Consistory decided to earmark the funds received from this sale towards Building Repairs and Improvements, as long-term planning has identified a number of large repair and replacement needs that will be happening at our campuses in the next few years (roofs, flooring, parking lots, etc.). Having these capital reserve funds allows us to be ready for these expenses while continuing to move forward in ministry.

MORTGAGES

In review, you may note our expenses are greater than giving so far in 2019; this is common at this point in the year as our expenses are spread out fairly evenly over the 12 month period, while historically over 33% of giving occurs in the last three months of the year. While our expenses yearto-date are higher than our income, our expenses over the past 12 months (July 2018-June 2019) are less than the giving for the same time period. We continue to seek to be good stewards of what has been entrusted to us and also to seek long-term, sustainable financial health as a church.

As of the end of June, our church’s debt is at a little over $1.8 million, with about $430,000 remaining on our mortgage in Dyer and a little over $1,380,000 on the mortgage in Cedar Lake. About 7% of our annual budget currently goes towards paying off these mortgages. Both the total debt and its percentage of our budget are low for churches of our size. We continue to make regular payments on these loans and also receive debt reduction gifts to pay down the principal. With current payments, our Dyer mortgage is set to be paid off by this time next year (August 2020); we would love to have it paid off in full before then, allowing us to lower the mortgage amount in Cedar Lake (and pay it off early). Paying off these mortgages would open up money in the budget to be used for ministry and expansion as our ministry and church continues to grow.

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CARE & CONNECTIONS CARE

ALL CAMPUSES INVITED

If you have a prayer request you would like included in the campus prayer letter please contact your campus office.

Celebrate Recovery Celebrate Recovery (CR) is based on the original 12 steps of recovery and the Beatitudes-the actual words of Jesus. CR is open to everyone as a place of rescue, restoration, safety and renewal for those seeking God’s healing from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits.

Fridays, 6:30-8:30 PM Faith Cedar Lake | Community Cntr Contact Jim/Brenda jnbgreenacres@comcast.net Thursdays, 7-9 PM | Faith Munster Contact Jim P at jrpaglis@yahoo.com Tuesdays, 7-9 PM Faith Dyer | The Garage Contact Jim C at celebraterecovery@WeAreFaith.org Celebration Place Tuesdays, 6:45-9 PM Faith Dyer | Farm/Jungle Contact Beckie at bhayes@WeAreFaith.org Celebration Place is designed for kids Kindergarten through 13 years of age whose parents attend Celebrate Recovery.

We hope to make Jesus the foundation of their lives, break cycles of dysfunction and join their parents in forgiveness & healing.

CrossCurrent Mondays, 7-9 PM | Faith Munster Oct 21-Dec 9 Contact Jen at jstevens@WeAreFaith.org CrossCurrent is an 8 week, closed support group, of teaching, healing and prayer in the area of relationships and sexuality for adults only. Crosscurrent offers an opportunity to better view your relational wholeness from a Christian perspective.

Because CrossCurrent seeks to help each participant in deep and challenging areas of their lives, we each need to take responsibility in making the group a safe and healing place for all of us.

Meets Weekly Fresh Hope Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM Faith Highland Contact Vinnie at vadams@WeAreFaith.org

Fresh Hope is our Mental Health Support Group. This group is for individuals who have a mental health challenge AND their loved ones (family members, close friends).

Friendship Tuesdays, 7 PM | Faith Highland Begins Sep 17 Contact Amy at aboshears@WeAreFaith.org Friendship Ministry is a place where adults with special needs can gather to learn from God’s word and enjoy a great time of fellowship.

Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Hurting Moms, Mending Hearts Mondays, 6:30-8 PM (Sep 9-Nov 11) Faith Dyer Contact Karyn at kjustice@WeAreFaith.org Hurting Moms, Mending Hearts Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM (Sep 11-Nov 13) Faith Highland Contact Lynea at hhws2000@sbcglobal.net Hurting Moms, Mending Hearts is a ministry for moms who are hurting because of the choices their adult child/children are making.

Meets weekly Mobile Food Pantry Faith Beecher Sep 24 | Nov 19 | Dec 17 4:30-6:30 PM Contact Leanne at lmast@WeAreFaith.org Open to any Illinois resident NA-The Grace Street Recovery Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays, 7-8:30 PM Faith Highland | Room 201 Contact Deena at (219) 742-5029 This is an open meeting where all are welcome, but only members are encouraged to speak.

OA- Overeaters Anonymous Fridays, 10-11 AM Faith Highland | Room 101 Contact Barb Russo at (219) 742-3397 Steps and Traditions study style with guest speakers every week.

Meets weekly Our Hope Tuesdays, 7-9 PM Faith Dyer | Prayer Room Contact Jeri at darchsmom@gmail.com Grief support group for women Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

Overcomers Mondays, 7 PM Faith Dyer | Rooms 144/145 Contact Marlys at daveip@hotmail.com This ministry is for patients and caregivers of patients with life-altering illnesses.

Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays

CONNECTIONS Card Connection Thursdays, 6:30 PM (Sep-May) Faith Dyer | Room 140 Contact Jeri darchsmom@gmail.com Meets the last Thursday of the month to make cards for the Faith Church family.

Mondays, 6:30 PM Beecher Campus Contact Mary at panozzo117@comcast.net Meets the 3rd Monday of the month.

Faith Singles 3rd Thursday, 7 PM | Faith Highland Contact Sandy at faithsingles@WeAreFaith.org Visit the “calendar tab” at WeAreFaith.org/singles for information about social activities.

Faith Stitchers Thursdays, 1-4 PM (Sep-May) Faith Dyer | Rooms 140/141 Contact Sharon at sharontlc756@hotmail.com We knit & crochet for those in need.

Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month Marriage Ministry Groups Contact Gina at marriages@WeAreFaith.org Your marriage health is vital! Whether you are preparing for marriage, want to enrich your relationship or are experiencing needed repair, Faith Church is committed to helping marriage relationships grow.

Preparing for Marriage The Wednesday night class is offered twice per year, in the Spring & Fall. The next class is Sep 11-Oct 23. Register at WeAreFaith.org/marriage.

Marriage Enrichment is open to all campuses and is offered every Wednesday night at Faith Dyer. Begins September 18.

Marriage Repair is an ongoing ministry.

Visit the Marriage Support page at WeAreFaith.org for more information.

Young Couples (20’s-30’s) Dating, engaged or married couples (Sep-May) Wednesdays, 6:30 PM | Faith Dyer Garage Contact Dave at dnearpass@WeAreFaith.org MOMSNATION A community for moms with children ages birth through high school. Visit MomsNation.org for information on all our groups, meeting places and times.

Contact Christie at cpostma@WeAreFaith.org Pass It On Hockey Sundays, 6:40 AM Homewood-Flossmoor Ice Arena Contact Carl at hockey@WeAreFaith.org Men of all ages welcome.

Meets weekly through April Quilters Mondays, 8 AM-3 PM Faith Dyer | Rooms 142/143 Contact Barb at wondaals4@sbcglobal.net A group of women who meet around a common interest of quilting. Bring your own UFOs to work on along with your own machine and supplies.

Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays Stitchin Sisters Tuesdays, 9:30 AM Faith Beecher Contact Marietta at lkmkkos12@att.net Meets 1st Tuesday of the month The Journey The Journey is a 22-week course designed to provide a safe place for a group of 7-10 people to slow down and be intentional about focusing on their relationship with Jesus and personal discipleship. To learn more, visit vantagepoint3.org/vp3pathway/the-journey/ Contact Marilyn at mmiller@WeAreFaith.org for more information. Join the hundreds of people from Faith Church who have come to understand God (and themselves) in a new way through The Journey!

WHAT IF THERE IS H O P E ?

THE RAVINES IS A SAFE PLACE WHERE A CHRISTIAN COUPLE CAN EXPERIENCE HEALING,

12.1 Running Club Saturdays, 8 AM Faith Dyer (Dec-Mar)

STRENGTHENING AND RESTORATION

Saturdays, 7 AM Erie Lakawanna Trail in Highland (Gazebo at Kennedy & Ridge) (Apr-Nov) Contact Yvonne at lottowin2222@yahoo.com Meets Weekly W.O.W.S (Widow or Widower Seniors) Mondays, 1-3 PM Faith Dyer | Atrium Contact Sue at suezarate@yahoo.com Group time includes devotions, speaker, games & light refreshments.

Meets the 3rd Monday of the month

OF THEIR MARRIAGE THROUGH CHRIST-CENTERED INTENSIVE THERAPY. “HE MAKES SPRINGS POUR WATER INTO THE RAVINES” PSALM 104:10 (219) 864-5063

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BEECHER PASTOR’S NOTE If you’re reading this publication, you must be curious about the life and culture of Faith Church - who we are, what we believe, and how we are involved and on mission in our community. Since opening the Beecher Campus in 2012, our Gospel focus has been reaching the 20,000 people who live in the rural communities of Beecher, Grant Park and Peotone. We are incredibly grateful to God for the sincere, deepening relationships within our church family, but most notably, those outside our walls - with the public schools and local government officials in our area.

If you are looking for a church family that is active in the community (even if you live outside our focus area!), we would be honored to have you at one of our Sunday morning services - 9 & 11 AM - and welcome you into the ebb and flow of weekday ministry. Come as you are and we’ll learn together about the truth, love and grace of Jesus Christ through biblical teaching and real-life application as we serve God and others throughout the week. We hope you’ll join us!

Pastor Nathan Prairie

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201 E Church Road Beecher, IL 60401 (708) 946-2545

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Office Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9 AM-4 PM If you need assistance on Weds, please call Leanne at (219) 864-0300.

FaithChurchBeecher Service Times: Sunday, 9 & 11 AM Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th grade) Sundays, 9 & 11 AM *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org The Connections area in the back corner of the Worship Center is open after all weekend services.

Want to serve? Want to be connected?

Have prayer needs? Need more information about Faith Beecher or any classes/events? Complete the tearoff portion of the weekend program & submit it to the Welcome & Hospitality Center.

Women’s Bible Study Discerning the Voice of God

by Priscilla Shirer Tuesdays, 1-2:30 PM Begins Sep 10 Contact Judy at judykutz@gmail.com or Ima at imabarnes71@gmail.com Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays

Card Connection Mondays, 6:30 PM Contact Mary at panozzo117@comcast.net Meets the 3rd Monday of the month No Meeting in December Stitchin’ Sisters Tuesdays, 9:30 AM Contact Marietta Koster (708) 258-6450 or lkmkkos12@att.net Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month

● MOMSNATION

● MEN

A community for moms with children aged birth through high school Visit MomsNation.org to register, for a calendar of events or for more information on the following groups:

Men’s Bible/Book Study Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM Contact Bob at backhoe1957@gmail.com Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays

Moms of Littles Thursdays, 9-11 AM Contact Megan at littlesbchr@WeAreFaith.org Meets twice monthly

Men’s Bible/Video Study Saturdays, 7 AM Contact Dave at vree2940@comcast.net or Marty at mlbehn@comcast.net Meets 2nd & 4th Saturdays

Moms in the Middle Fridays, 9-11 AM Contact Lisa at middlesbchr@WeAreFaith.org Meets twice monthly

● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN)

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Smit/Teykl Group Ann Smit asmit@WeAreFaith.org Marriage Ministry Groups See Care & Connections on page 16 ● STUDENTS Faith Beecher Students Contact Scott at smattingly@WeAreFaith.org Fall Kick-off is Friday, Sep 13, 6-8:30 PM Meets most Friday evenings ● CARE Mobile Food Pantry Faith Beecher parking lot Sep 24 | Nov 19 | Dec 17 4:30-6:30 PM Watch weekend program for volunteer opportunities. Open to any Illinois resident.

See page 16 for additional care groups. ● CLASSES & EVENTS Pathway to Membership Includes two classes, both are required for membership. Discover Faith is a prerequisite for Partner with Faith.

Discover Faith (Class 1) Wednesday, Sep 18, 6:30-8:30 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Wednesday, Oct 2, 6:30-8:30 PM Membership & Baptism Celebration is November 24.

Register at WeAreFaith.org/Join or pick up a paper registration form from the Connections area.

Medical Care Contact Nick at nmccraw@WeAreFaith.org

Getting Married? Contact Becky at weddings@WeAreFaith.org to begin your wedding journey.

Mobile Food Pantry Contact Leanne at lmast@WeAreFaith.org

Manger Build Dec 7, 8:30 AM - noon Contact John Plug at jcplugjr@gmail.com or (708) 514-3629.

Dads! Grandpas! Celebrate Christ’s birth by building a life-size manger and using it to focus your family on the Truth of Christmas. Bring your kids and watch them build a manger-with a little help.

Cost: $20, everything you need is provided Check it out at themangerbuild.org.

SERVE There are many ways to get involved at Faith Beecher. Contact the following ministry leaders for more information about serving on one of these teams.

Coffee Ministry Contact Christa at c.roszak@yahoo.com Faith Kids (Infant-5th grade) Contact Mandy at mandyp@WeAreFaith.org or Rebecca at rimig@WeAreFaith.org Faith Students (6th-12th grade) Contact Scott at smattingly@WeAreFaith.org Frontline Team Contact Frank at basile.f@sbcglobal.net

Moms Nation Contact Christie at cpostma@WeAreFaith.org Prayer Team Contact Bob at backhoe1957@gmail.com Security Team Contact John at jcplugjr@gmail.com Worship - Are you an instrumentalist or vocalist interested in serving?

Contact Scott at smattingly@WeAreFaith.org Tech - To serve with sound, lights media or stage design.

Contact Nick at nmccraw@WeAreFaith.org

CEDAR LAKE PASTOR’S NOTE Welcome to Faith Church. I am excited you are here! It is our hope as you join us on the journey through life that you find places of deep connection with Jesus and others in this community. It has personally been life giving for me to be a part of the Faith Church family for the last 20 years. My wife, Karla, and I and our four kids are living proof that ordinary, imperfect people can belong in this community of believers. If you have some “baggage” from your past, are dealing with some issues or even just trying to figure out your next steps in life, Faith Church welcomes you!

As we get to know each other, it is our desire the relationships that are formed are meaningful and caring. There are many ways to connect through small groups and serving, and we would be glad to assist you in any way we can. I look forward to meeting you! If you would like to contact me, please email me at dweemhoff@WeAreFaith.org.

Pastor Dave Weemhoff

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CONNECT

6729 W 133rd Ave Cedar Lake, IN 46303 (219) 374-6309

● WOMEN

Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8 AM-4 PM Fri: 8 AM-2 PM If you need assistance on Wednesdays, please call Sue at Faith Dyer (219) 864-0300.

FaithChurchCedarLake Service Times: Sunday, 9 & 11 AM *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th Grade) Sunday, 9 & 11 AM Reflectors Worship (Disability Ministry) Sun, 11 AM *No Reflectors Programming Sep 29 or Dec 29

Women’s Bible Study Seen. Chosen. Sent. by Christine Caine Tuesdays, 6:30 PM Begins Sep 10 Contact Dea at deamt@sbcglobal.net Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Women’s Bible Study (Study TBD) Thursdays, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Begins Sep 26 Contact Jeri at darchsmom@gmail.com Meets every other week Moms Prayer Group Wednesdays, 9:30 AM Contact Denise at tdkuiper1@comcast.net Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays ● MOMSNATION A community for moms with children ages birth through high school.

Visit MomsNation.org to register, for a calendar of events or for more information on the following groups:

Moms of Littles Thursdays, 9-11 AM Contact Danielle or Kelsey at littlescl@WeAreFaith.org Meets twice monthly Moms in the Middle Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 AM Contact Melissa or Kathy at middlescl@WeAreFaith.org Meets twice monthly ● MEN Bible Study Saturdays, 7-8:30 AM Contact Terry at tcconley2@gmail.com or Rob at rhvankuiken@comcast.net Meets weekly Bible/Book Study James by Max Lucado Wednesdays, 6:30 PM Contact Matt at mdlenting@sbcglobal.net Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays ● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN)

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SMALL GROUPS

New Small Groups are forming.

If you are interested in being part of a small group, please contact Kristen Fennema at fennema@att.net.

Marriage Ministry Groups See Care & Connections on page 16 ● STUDENTS Faith Cedar Lake Students Wednesdays, 6:30-8 PM Contact Jeremy at jmelf@WeAreFaith.org Middle School Wednesdays, 6:30-8 PM Begins Sep 11 Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays High School Wednesdays, 6:30-8 PM Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Stay connected with us & our activities via: Faithchurchstudents.com Facebook.com/studentsCL Instagram: @FaithStudentsCL For text updates, send the message @fclyouth to 81010. ● CARE CELEBRATE RECOVERY Fridays, 6:30 PM Contact Jim/Brenda at jnbgreenacres@comcast.net CR is open to everyone as a place of rescue, restoration, safety and renewal for those seeking God’s healing from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits.

Meets weekly Faith CL Care Team Looking for someone to walk alongside you during a difficult time? Our Care Team is here for you! If you battle depression, have lossed a loved one, struggle with marital issues, illness or any other difficult life circumstance, you do not need to walk that path alone! We have both a men’s and women’s team. Please contact our Care Team at CLCare@WeAreFaith.org or contact the Cedar Lake office.

Faith Family Market Mondays, 10 AM-Noon (closed the 5th Monday) Contact Beckie at bhayes@WeAreFaith.org Additional Market Needs: paper towels, toilet paper, detergent, pasta, spaghetti sauce, cereal, mac ‘n cheese, sloppy joe mix

Reflectors Ministry Sundays, 11 AM Contact Becky at rgouwens@WeAreFaith.org This ministry exists to help people with any disability grow in their relationship with Jesus at their own level and to be enfolded into the church community.

Kids Worship buddies and prayer partners are available to help make church more accessible to participants and their caregivers. Please contact us if you know of anyone who could be blessed by this ministry or if you have an interest in serving in this capacity.

See page 16 for additional care groups. ● CLASSES & EVENTS Prayer Gathering Wednesdays | 7 PM Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month Pathway to Membership Includes two classes, both are required for membership. Discover Faith is a prerequisite for Partner with Faith.

Kids Hope Would you like to help change a child’s life? Kids Hope USA is in need of mentors for kids. Children are paired with a caring church member who serves as their mentor. The mentor and child meet for one hour a week, each week of the school year. Mentors spend time reading, playing games and being a “friend” to a child who needs one. The Cedar Lake Campus serves the children of MacArthur Elementary School. If you are interested or want to know more, contact Jennifer LeRose at jlerose@WeAreFaith.org.

Additional Opportunities There are many ways to get involved at Faith Cedar Lake! Contact the following ministry leaders for more information or if you’d like to serve on one of these teams!

Card Ministry Marcy at tmmjurek@aol.com Faith Family Market Becky at bhayes@WeAreFaith.org

Discover Faith (Class 1) Tuesday, Sep 17, 6:30-9 PM

Faith Kids (infant-5th grade) Ronda at rhuisman@WeAreFaith.org

Partner with Faith (Class 2) Tuesday, Oct 1, 6:30-9 PM

Faith Students (Middle School, High School) Jeremy at jmelf@WeAreFaith.org

Contact Bonnie at bwitvoet@WeAreFaith.org or register at WeAreFaith.org/Join Baptism Class Tuesday, Oct 15, 6:30-7:30 PM This class is for parents who wish to have their child/children baptized and have never attended a baptism class.

Contact Pam at ppruim@WeAreFaith.org or register at WeAreFaith.org/Baptism

Frontline Team (includes greeters, welcome center, coffee service) Karla at kweemhoff@WeAreFaith.org Photography Team Matt at mdevries15@yahoo.com Praying Moms Ministry Denise at tdkuiper1@comcast.net Prayer Team Denise at tdkuiper1@comcast.net

Membership & Baptism Celebration is November 24.

Technical Arts Caleb at cdutton@WeAreFaith.org

Getting Married? Contact Becky at weddings@WeAreFaith.org to begin your wedding journey.

Worship Team Caleb at cdutton@WeAreFaith.org

SERVE Bless our Community Get ready to impact the Cedar Lake community for Christ! Men of Faith is looking for MEN AND WOMEN to help meet the needs and serve those in our community. Can you help with small repair work, painting, deep cleaning, etc.? Join us the last Saturday of each month from 8:30 AM–Noon. Contact Terry Conley at tcconley2@gmail.com

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DYER PASTOR’S NOTE When I started serving Faith over 25 years ago, we were a family of six. My wife, Laurie, our four children, plus their spouses and children, now number 17. In comparison, Faith Church has grown from one church with 250 people to now having six sites with thousands of wonderful people. God is a God of fruitfulness and reproduction. Laurie and I have found joy in every season of life.

We are currently “empty nesters,” which allows us to cherish our loving grandchildren in all their wonder. This season also provides unique opportunities for us to serve God’s world in its beauty and in its gospel impact. God is moving in mighty ways at Faith Church and I am excited to see where He will lead!

Pastor Bob Bouwer

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Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month to knit & crochet for those in need.

100 W 81st Avenue Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 864-0300

● WOMEN

Hurting Moms, Mending Hearts Mondays, 6:30-8 PM | Office Sep 9-Nov 11 Contact Karyn at kjustice@WeAreFaith.org Hurting Moms, Mending Hearts is a ministry for moms who are hurting because of the choices their adult child/children are making.

Meets weekly for 10 weeks.

Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM-4 PM FaithChurchDyer Service Times: Saturday, 5 PM | Sunday, 9 & 11 AM *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th Grade) Saturday, 5 PM Sunday, 9 & 11 AM Reflectors Worship (Disability Ministry) Sun, 11 AM *No Reflectors Programming Sep 29 or Dec 29 The Vine Bookstore and Faithful Grounds Coffee Shop are open before and after all weekend services.

Bible Studies Study guides may be purchased in the Vine. Register at WeAreFaith.org/women & click on the name of the study.

Finding I Am by Lysa Terkeurst Tuesday, 9-11:15 AM | Room 143 Contact Pat at pjaracz@outlook.com This study begins Oct 1 Meets weekly through Nov 19 God Of Creation by Jen Wilkin Fridays, 9-11 AM | Meets off campus Contact Sara at Sara.lakie@yahoo.com This study begins Sep 13 Meets weekly through Nov 22 Card Connection Thursday, 6:30 PM (Sep-May) Room 140 Contact Jeri darchsmom@gmail.com Meets the last Thursday of the month to make cards for the Faith Church family.

Faith Stitchers Thursday, 1-4 PM (Sep-May) Room 140/141 Contact Sharon at sharontlc756@hotmail.com

Quilters Monday, 8:30-3 PM | Rooms 142/143 Contact Barb at Wondaals4@sbcglobal.net A group of women who meet around a common interest of quilting. Bring your own UFO’s to work on along with your own machine and supplies.

Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays Prayer Group Monday, 11 AM | Room 144 Contact Julie at msgoodynuf@aol.com Meets weekly ● MOMSNATION A community for moms with children ages birth through high school.

Visit MomsNation.org to register, for a calendar of events or for more information on the following groups:

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Moms of Littles (Morning Group) Thursdays or Fridays, 9-11:15 AM Contact Rebekah or Liz at littlesdyeram@WeAreFaith.org Meets twice monthly Moms of Littles (Afternoon Group) Fridays, 12:15-2:15 PM Contact Rebekah at littlesdyeram@WeAreFaith.org Meets twice monthly Moms of Littles (Evening Group) Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 PM Contact Kristy at littlesdyerpm@WeAreFaith.org Meets twice monthly Moms in the Middle (Morning Group) Thursdays, 9:15-11:15 AM Contact Christina at middlesdyeram@WeAreFaith.org Meets twice monthly Moms in the Middle (Evening Group) Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 PM Contact Cherilyn at middlesdyerpm@WeAreFaith.org Meets twice monthly ● MEN Men’s Bible Study, Prayer Group & Fellowship Wednesdays, 8 AM | Prayer Room Contact Philip at pjmeuzelaar@gmail.com A Bible study to pray for the cares and concerns of the Faith family and to have fellowship together.

Meets weekly Men’s Bible Study Saturdays, 6:30 AM | The Garage Contact Dante at menoffaith@WeAreFaith.org Meets 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturdays ● Adults (Men & Women) Young Professionals Sunday, Sep 29 | Kickoff Party Contact Dave at dnearpass@WeAreFaith.org This is a group for young adults, married or single who are looking for a place to belong and grow in their walk with Christ.

W.O.W.S (Widow or Widower Seniors) Mondays, 1-3 PM Faith Dyer | Atrium Contact Sue at suezarate@yahoo.com Group time includes devotions,speaker, games & light refreshments.

Meets the 3rd Monday of the month

If you would like information about other small groups, please visit the “Find A Group” page on our website at WeAreFaith.org/next steps.

SMALL GROUPS

Marriage Ministry Groups Contact Gina at marriages@WeAreFaith.org The Marriage Ministry group is available for all campuses.

Belford Group Jim & Casey jfbjl@sbcglobal.net

Preparing for Marriage Classes are held twice a year. Next class will be held Sep 11-Oct 23.

Clausing Group John Clausing jclausing@WeAreFaith.org

Marriage Enrichment is offered at all Wednesday discipleship evenings (Sep-May) at 6 PM; group time is 6:45-8:15 PM.

Dalach Group Mike Dalach & Rich Wondaal mikedalach@gmail.com Dennert/Lakie Group Brian & Beth Dennert bdennert@WeAreFaith.org DeYoung/Eenigenburg Group Jerry & Cindy DeYoung Kurt & Cheryl Eenigenburg cindydeyoung6@yahoo.com Faith Singles Small Group Linda Jordan ljordan@WeAreFaith.org Farmer Group Randy & Sue Farmer farmerrg@hotmail.com Jeanor/Dominikovich Group John Jeanor jjeanor@comcast.net Liszka Group Joe & Kim Liszka tokyo53@sbcglobal.net Mammina Group Ben & Rose Mammina bvmblue@gmail.com Morgan Group Bill Morgan clearwatergang@hotmail.com Most Awesome Small Group John & Kathie Jeanor jjeanor@comcast.net Nearpass Group Andy Nearpass anearpass@WeAreFaith.org Toren Group Carl & Margaret Toren ctoren@sbcglobal.net VanDrunen/Hamstra Group Elmer VanDrunen & Al Hamstra alberthamstra@hotmail.com

Young Couples (20’s-30’s) Dating, engaged or married couples Wednesdays, 6:30 PM (Sep-May) Faith Dyer Garage Contact Dave at dnearpass@WeAreFaith.org Meets weekly For more information and resources, visit WeAreFaith.org and the Marriage Ministry FB page @faithmarriageministry. ● STUDENTS Fall Kick-off | Garage Middle School (6th-8th grade) High School (9th-12th grade) Sunday, Sep 8 | 5 PM Contact John at jbenson@WeAreFaith.org Middle School Sundays, 5-7 PM | Garage Meets weekly High School Sundays, 5-7 PM | Garage Meets weekly ● CARE Additional Care groups listed on page 16.

Celebrate Recovery Tuesdays, 7-9 PM | The Garage Contact Jim at celebraterecovery@WeAreFaith.org A place of rescue, restoration, safety and renewal for those seeking God’s healing from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits.

Meets weekly Childcare for Celebrate Recovery Tuesdays, 6:45 PM Contact Beckie at bhayes@WeAreFaith.org Ages infant-5 yrs

Varela Group Lee Varela emu1127@gmail.com

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Celebration Place Tuesdays, 6:45 PM Contact Beckie at bhayes@WeAreFaith.org Designed for kids Kindergarten-age 13 whose parents attend Celebrate Recovery. We hope to make Jesus the foundation of their lives, break cycles of dysfunction, and join their parents in forgiveness & healing.

Meets weekly Faith Family Market Sundays, 8:45 AM-12 PM | Room 128 Contact Denise at Denise@Wiersemas.com Provides assistance to those who have grocery needs. Please shop & receive care before the 11 AM service; you may stop in and pick up your groceries after the service.

Open 2nd & 4th Sundays Marriage Repair and Support Contact Gina at marriages@WeAreFaith.org As a couple/individual providing Marriage Support and guidance through the Faith Church Care Team.

Overcomers Mondays, 7 PM | Rooms 144/145 Contact Marlys at daveip@hotmail.com For patients and caregivers of patients with life-altering illnesses.

Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays Our Hope Tuesdays, 7-9 PM | Prayer Room Contact Jeri at darchsmom@gmail.com Grief support group for women Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Reflectors Sundays, 11 AM-12 PM | Rooms 140-147 Contact Pam at pamv@WeAreFaith.org There are multiple classrooms that function similar to special education classrooms but also promote inclusive activities. Volunteers are trained and have had background checks. Typical elements include modified Bible lessons, crafts, games, singing and other interactive activities.

Children: ages 3-12 Gold Room | Room 140/141 Orange Room | Reflectors Room Lower Level Teen Rooms: 6th grade through age 18 Purple Room | Room 143 Green Room | Room 146/147 Adult Rooms: ages 18 and up Blue Room | Room 144 Small Group | Room 145 Quiet /Sensory Room | Room 142

Reflectors Parents Night Out Friday, Oct 4 | 6-9 PM Information and Registration at WeAreFaith.org/PNO Parents will have an opportunity to be off-campus while Reflectors participants (of all ages) will be hanging out with a volunteer team at Faith Dyer.

Reflectors Serving Trip to Feed My Starving Children Saturday, Sep 21 | 9:45 AM-4 PM Information and Registration at WeAreFaith.org/FMSC This trip is open to all Reflectors participants, families and volunteers, ages 5 and up! 60 spots available, just make sure to sign up! ● HEALTH & WELLNESS 12.1 Running Club Saturdays, 8 AM Faith Dyer (Dec - Mar) Saturdays, 7 AM Erie Lakawanna Trail in Highland (Gazebo at Kennedy & Ridge) (Apr-Nov) Contact Yvonne at lottowin2222@yahoo.com Meets Weekly ● CLASSES & EVENTS Pathway to Membership Includes two classes, both are required for membership. Discover Faith is a prerequisite for Partner with Faith.

SERVE God has created each one of us with unique gifts and talents. When we use those gifts to serve others, we become participants in God’s plan to transform the world. Lives are changed-not just the lives of those we help but also our own. When we do what God designed us to do and when we love others the way God loves us, we get closer to being who God intended us to be.

Get connected serving at WeAreFaith.org/serve.

Landscape Maintenance Help is needed to keep the grounds at our Dyer Campus looking beautiful.

If you are willing to serve in this way, contact Bryan at bford@WeAreFaith.org.

Kids Hope USA Would you like to help change a child’s life? Kids Hope USA is in need of mentors for kids. Children are paired with a caring church member who serves as their mentor. The mentor and child meet for one hour a week, each week of the school year. Mentors spend time reading, playing games and being a “friend” to a child who needs one.

The Dyer Campus serves the children of Bibich Elementary School in Dyer and Strassburg Elementary in Sauk Village.

If you are interested or want to know more, contact Jennifer at jlerose@WeAreFaith.org.

Discover Faith (Class 1) Thursday, Sep 19, 6:30-9 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Thursday, Oct 3, 6:30-9 PM Contact Bonnie at bwitvoet@WeAreFaith.org or register at WeAreFaith.org/Join Baptism Class Sunday, Oct 27, 9 AM | Room 147 This class is for parents who wish to have their child/children baptized and never attended a baptism class.

Contact Pam at ppruim@WeAreFaith.org or register at WeAreFaith.org/baptism Membership & Baptism Celebration is November 23/24.

Small Group Leadership Training Wednesday, Sep 11, 7 PM Room 140/141 Contact Andy at anearpass@WeAreFaith.org Getting Married? Contact Becky at weddings@WeAreFaith.org to begin your wedding journey.

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JOIN OUR PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM Learn new techniques and ways to expand your photography skills. at your campus. With opportunities to capture events, Sunday services and other happenings at Faith Church to share with our community, congregation and perhaps the world!

WeAreFaith.org/PhotoTeam

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HIGHLAND PASTOR’S NOTE Welcome to Faith Highland! I am so glad that you are taking the time to read this! I just want to let you know who we are. We are a church that believes Jesus is the only way for us to be restored in our relationship with God. When we gather, we want to praise Him for who He is and we want to learn more about Him so our relationship can grow. When we scatter and leave our building, we want to serve Him and share Him with whoever we have relationships with. Do we get it right all the time? Nope. Do we ever mess it up? Definitely.

But it doesn’t stop us from trying. We’d love to build a relationship with you and have you be a part of our community at Faith Highland. Please let us know how we can help!

Pastor Jason DeVries

WORSHIP 8910 Grace Street Highland, IN 46322 (219)-838-6231 Office Hours: Tue-Fri: 9 AM-2 PM FaithChurchHighland Service Times: Sunday, 9 & 11 AM * Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th Grade) Sunday, 9 & 11 AM

CONNECT ● WOMEN’S SMALL GROUPS Bible Studies Study guides may be purchased in the Vine or here at Faith Highland.

Register at WeAreFaith.org/women & click on the name of the study.

A study on the gospel of John Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 AM (Oct 3-Apr 2) Contact Judy at jnearpass80@gmail.com We look forward to growing closer to the Lord through His Word and as we unite in prayer.

Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays

O’Quinn Small Group Wednesdays, 6:30-8 PM Contact Marian at m.stasi@sbcglobal.net Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays W2W-Women to Women Mentoring Contact Maryanne at labtekmar@comcast.net Open to those who want to mentor and to those who want to be mentored.

Hurting Moms, Mending Hearts Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM (Sep 11-Nov 13) Contact Lynea at hhws2000@sbcglobal.net A gathering for Moms who are hurting because of choices their adult child/ children are making.

Meets weekly ● MOMSNATION A community for moms with children aged birth through high school.

Visit MomsNation.org to register, for a calendar of events or for more information on the following groups: Moms of Littles Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 9-11 AM Contact Jen or Deanne at littleshigh@WeAreFaith.org Meets twice monthly Moms in the Middle Wednesdays, 9:15-11:15 AM Contact Kristy or Teresa at middleshigh@WeAreFaith.org Meets twice monthly

● MEN’S SMALL GROUPS Promise Keepers Fridays, 6 AM Round the Clock-Highland Contact Fred at fswalek@att.net Meets every other Friday Men’s Small Group Thursdays, 7 PM Contact Tim at thuizenga@WeAreFaith.org Meets every other Thursday ● MIXED SMALL GROUPS Highland Small Group Sundays, 5 PM | Room 104 Contact Rich at rich@krooswyk.com Meets 2nd & 4th Sunday Marriage Ministry See Care & Connections pg 16 ● SMALL GROUPS At Faith Church, we believe God designed us to be in relationship with Him and with others. But it’s unlikely we will develop deep and meaningful relationships if all we do is attend a weekend service. Below is a list of the kinds of groups we offer: 20-30’s Women 20-30’s Men Couples Families Journey-9 mo intensive study

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For more information, contact Tim at thuizenga@WeAreFaith.org ● STUDENTS Fall schedule resumes Sep 8 & 9 Middle School (6th-8th grade) Mondays, 6-8 PM | Great Room Meets weekly High School (9th-12th grade) Sundays, 6-8 PM | Great Room Meets weekly Follow us! Keep up to date with everything we are doing for Faith Students, including fun events, changes in meeting times and holiday breaks.

Instagram: FaithstudentsMH Facebook: FaithStudentsMH Contact: Abdiel at avalerio@WeAreFaith.org ● CARE Additional Care groups listed on page 16.

Celebrate Recovery Meets at Faith Munster Campus 8411 Columbia Avenue Thursdays, 7-9 PM Contact Jim at jrpaglis@gmail.com A place of rescue, restoration, safety and renewal for those seeking God’s healing from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits.

Meets weekly FFM-Faith Family Market Located at Faith Munster Campus 8411 Columbia Ave For hours of operation contact the Munster Office: (219) 838-3929 *You may drop off food donations at Faith Highland.

Fresh Hope | Wednesdays, 7 PM Contact freshhope@WeAreFaith.org This group is both for individuals who have a mental health challenge AND their loved ones (family members, close friends). For more information, visit WeAreFaith.org.

Meets weekly Friendship Tuesdays, 7 PM Begins Sep 17 Contact Amy at aboshears@WeAreFaith.org Friendship Ministry is a place where adults with special needs can gather to learn from God’s word and enjoy a great time of fellowship.

Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

Habitat for Humanity Local building opportunities Contact Tim at thuizenga@WeAreFaith.org

Tech Arts Contact Trent at theldt@wearefaith.org

NA-The Grace Street Recovery Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays, 7-8:30 PM | Room 201 Contact Deena at (219) 742-5029 An open meeting where all are welcome, but only members are encouraged to speak.

Faith Kids Contact Melissa at Mbrouwer@WeAreFaith.org

OA-Overeaters Anonymous Fridays, 10-11 AM | Room 101 Contact Barb at (219) 742-3397 Steps and Traditions study style with guest speakers every week.

Meets weekly

Worship Team Contact Andy at Aschultz@WeAreFaith.org

Prayer Ministry Sundays, before & after service Contact Gary at gary91677@gmail.com Do you have needs, concerns, worries or praises? Stop in the Prayer Room for prayer and support.

Security Contact Lori at highlandoffice@WeAreFaith.org

Faith Students Contact Abdiel at Avalerio@WeAreFaith.org

Hospitality Contact Tim at thuizenga@WeAreFaith.org

● CLASSES & EVENTS Pathway to Membership Includes two classes, both are required for membership. Discover Faith is a prerequisite for Partner with Faith.

Discover Faith (Class 1) Sunday, Sep 22, 12:30-3 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Sunday, Oct 6, 12:30-3 PM Membership & Baptism Celebration is November 24 Register online at WeAreFaith.org/join or contact Highland office for more information.

Getting Married? Contact Becky at weddings@WeAreFaith.org to begin your wedding journey.

SERVE Kids Hope USA Would you like to help change a child’s life? Kids Hope USA is in need of mentors for kids. Children are paired with a caring church member who serves as their mentor. The mentor and child meet for one hour a week, each week of the school year. Mentors spend time reading, playing games and being a “friend” to a child who needs one. The Highland Campus serves the children of Southridge Elementary School. If you are interested or want to know more, contact Jennifer at jlerose@WeAreFaith.org.

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MUNSTER PASTOR’S NOTE My name is Charlie Contreras and I am the campus pastor at Faith Munster.

My wife, Anne, and I have been at Faith Church for over 13 years. We have two children, Gabriel (14) and Gracie (12). Anne works for Faith Church as the Faith Kids 3-5 year old Director and Munster Faith Kids Director.

It is a joy to be a part of a church where we see God transforming lives with the love of Jesus. We are excited to see people growing in their faith and reaching out to serve in the church and their community. We love that God empowers us to go out and love people in our diverse world, to share the love of Christ with them and help them connect in His church. We are looking forward to an awesome year of growth both spiritually and with new people coming alive in Christ!

Pastor Charlie Contreras

WORSHIP 8411 Columbia Ave Munster, IN 46321 (219) 838-3929 Office Hours: Tue-Thu: 9 AM-12 PM and 1-4 PM FaithChurchMunster Service Time: Sundays 9 & 11 AM *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th Grade) Sundays 9 & 11 AM

CONNECT God never intended for us to do life on our own. At Faith Munster, we have a number of ministries to get involved in. For more information on connecting at Faith Munster, please contact Linda Kruszynski at FCmunstervolunteer@WeAreFaith.org. ● WOMEN Ladies DIY Classes Saturdays at 6:30 PM Sep 28 Oct 19 Nov 16 Dec 17

Contact Jill at jgarcia@WeAreFaith.org Class details will be announced as the dates approach. ● MEN Men’s Group Saturdays, 7-8:30 AM Contact Bob at rjeenigenburg@gmail.com Meets the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturdays

Tuesday Women’s Group Marianne Eenigenburg mheenigenburg@gmail.com Band of Brothers Group John Jeanor jjeanor@gmail.com Marriage Ministry Groups See Care & Connections on page 16 ● STUDENTS

● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN)

Fall schedule resumes Sep 8 & 9

SMALL GROUPS

Middle School (6th-8th grade) Mondays, 6-8 PM Meets weekly at Faith Highland

Listed below are Small Groups for Faith Munster; please contact the leaders for more information on their group.

For more information on small groups, please visit WeAreFaith.org/connect/ adults/small groups.

Berridge Group Bob or Lisa Berridge blhberr@att.net Ipema Group John & Julie Ipema johnipema@gmail.com Mitchell Group Charles & Breanne Mitchell bmitchell@WeAreFaith.org Friday Women’s Group Jennifer Stevens & Elizabeth Eizenga jstevens@WeAreFaith.org or lizbete24@yahoo.com

High School (9th-12th grade) Sundays, 6-8 PM Meets weekly at Faith Highland Follow us! Keep up to date with everything we are doing for Faith Students, including fun events, any changes in meeting times and holiday breaks.

Instagram: FaithstudentsMH Facebook: FaithStudentsMH Contact: Abdiel at avalerio@WeAreFaith.org ● CARE Additional Care groups listed on page 16.

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Celebrate Recovery Thursdays, 7-9 PM Contact Charles & Breanne at bmitchell@WeAreFaith.org A place of rescue, restoration, safety and renewal for those seeking God’s healing from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits.

Childcare is available.

Meets weekly.

CrossCurrent Mondays, 7-9 PM | Faith Munster Oct 21-Dec 9 Contact Jen at jstevens@WeAreFaith.org

CrossCurrent is an 8-week closed support group of teaching, healing and prayer in the area of relationships and sexuality for adults only. Crosscurrent offers an opportunity to better view your relational wholeness from a Christian perspective. Because CrossCurrent seeks to help each participant in deep and challenging areas of their lives, we each need to take responsibility in making the group a safe and healing place for all of us.

Meets Weekly

Prayer Ministry Sundays, before & after service Contact Bob at rjeenigenburg@gmail.com Do you have needs, concerns, worries or praises? Stop in the Prayer Room for prayer and support. ● CLASSES & EVENTS Prayer Nights Join us as we learn about prayer and practice together in a small group setting. We will usually meet the 1st & 3rd Wedensday of the month at 7 PM. Please see the church calendar or Facebook page for updates.

Wednesday Night Worship | 7 PM Sep 18 & 20 Pathway to Membership Includes two classes, both are required for membership. Discover Faith is a prerequisite for Partner with Faith.

SERVE God has given to each one our own unique set of strengths, talents, and passions. There are many different ways to serve and contribute to the building of Christ’s kingdom. We would love to help you find your place to serve, see opportunities below. For more information on sering at Faith Munster, please contact Linda at FCmunstervolunteer@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids (Infant - 5th Grade) Contact Anne at acontreras@WeAreFaith.org Kids Hope USA Would you like to help change a child’s life? Kids Hope USA is in need of mentors for kids. Children are paired with a caring church member who serves as their mentor. The mentor and child meet for one hour a week, during the school year. Mentors spend time reading, playing games and being a “friend” to a child who needs one. Faith Munster serves the children of Kenwood Elementary School. If you are interested or want to know more, contact Jennifer at jlerose@WeAreFaith.org.

ShoutOut (4th grade & up) Contact Anne at acontreras@WeAreFaith.org Faith Technical Arts Team Do you like serving behind the scenes?

Maybe you’d be interested in serving on our Technical Arts Team? For more information, contact Jill at jgarcia@WeAreFaith.org.

Worship Team & Choir We would love to add to our worship team and choir. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, contact Jen at jwilson@WeAreFaith.org.

Discover Faith (Class 1) Sunday, Sep 22, 3-5 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Sunday, Oct 6, 3-5 PM Membership & Baptism Celebration is November 24.

Contact Bonnie at bwitvoet@WeAreFaith.org or register at WeAreFaith.org/Join.

Getting Married? Contact Becky at weddings@WeAreFaith.org to begin your wedding journey.

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SCHERERVILLE PASTOR’S NOTE Welcome to Faith Church Schererville! My name is Aaron Klein and I have the privilege of pastoring our Schererville location. My wife, Nicole, and I moved to the area in 2017 with our four children: Adriana (17), Nathaniel (15), Gabriel (13) and Samuel (11). It’s been a joy to be a part of such a warm and welcoming church. We’ve served at churches on the East Coast (Pennsylvania) and in the Southeast (Florida), but it’s great to be back home where our roots are here in the Midwest region.

Throughout our ministry, we’ve had a passion for living a missional lifestyle through relationships, and so it’s been awesome to see how well we’ve fit with Faith Church’s belief in restoring the world one relationship at a time. If you’re the type of person who’s felt “hurt by the church” or “burned by the church;” or if you’ve just been “wondering about this whole God thing,” we promise you’ll find a diverse community of people who love to walk together in relationship. And we do so recognizing that we’re an imperfect people trying to follow a perfect God. We love our campus and we invite you to come join us at 10 AM at Campagna Academy.

Come see how we’re growing people deep in their walk with Jesus and wide in their witness to the world.

I’m looking forward to meeting you soon!

Pastor Aaron Klein

WORSHIP

CONNECT

The Gym at Campagna Academy 7403 Cline Avenue Schererville, IN 46375

● WOMEN

FaithChurchSchererville Service Times Sunday, 10 AM * Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th Grade) Sunday, 10 AM Visit us in the Community Cafe before each service for coffee. ● Messages Missed a message? Weekend messages can be found on Facebook or Vimeo. (vimeo.com/faithchurch)

Women’s Bible Study Contact Sue at sbridegroom@WeAreFaith.org Join us as we grow together in our walk with Christ. ● MEN Men’s Group Contact Tim Niehof at tniehof@silva-intl.com Join us as we grow together in our walk with Christ. ● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN) SMALL GROUPS Various times and locations.

Contact Michelle at michellefejes7426@gmail.com Live into community and grow in your walk with Christ through a small group.

Marriage Ministry Groups See Care & Connections on page 18

● STUDENTS Wednesdays, 6:30-8 PM | Campagna Gym Contact Mel Bendle at mbendle@WeAreFaith.org A place for middle and high school students looking for community and a place to connect.

Meets weekly ● CARE Additional Care groups listed on page 16.

Mid-Week Prayer Night Thursdays, 5 PM | Campagna Chapel Contact Gordon at Gunnink@fbm4ggun@aol.com We believe in the power of prayer!

Please join us to lift up prayer requests.

Meets weekly Sunday Prayer Ministry Sundays | Prayer Room Contact Gordon at Gunnink@fbm4ggun@aol.com We believe in the power of prayer and want to pray for you! Meets before and after each Sunday service in the prayer room adjacent the Worship Center.

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Care Line (219) 440-2678 We want to care for you!

This number is available to make our leadership teams aware of any need you may have. Please leave a message and we will return your call within 24 hours.

Faith Kids The time you invest in a child matters!

Join our ‘orange-shirt wearing’ Faith Kids Team as we fuel the faith of the next generation. Serve once a month with either infants, nursery or elementary kids. Contact Jeanne at jwilliams@WeAreFaith.org.

● Classes & Events All classes held at Campagna Chapel Pathway to Membership Includes two classes, both are required for membership. Discover Faith is a prerequisite for Partner with Faith.

Discover Faith (Class 1) Thursday, Sep 26, 6:30 PM Partner with Faith* Classes Thursday, Oct 10, 6:30 PM Membership & Baptism Celebration is November 24.

Contact Bonnie at bwitvoet@WeAreFaith.org or register at WeAreFaith.org/Join.

Getting Married? Contact Becky at weddings@WeAreFaith.org to begin your wedding journey.

SERVE Technical Arts We’ll teach you to run sound, lights, camera or graphics. Serve one Sunday a month with our behind the scenes crew. Contact Luis at lgarcia@WeAreFaith.org.

Set-Up/Tear-Down Help transform a simple gym into a lovely worship space. No extraordinary muscles needed; a willing heart, pair of hands and a smile will get the job done. Families are encouraged to make this a once a month serving celebration. Set-up is at 4 PM on Saturdays. Contact Sue at sbridegroom@WeAreFaith.org.

Worship Team Can you sing or play? Our Worship Team is looking for instrumentalists and vocalists.Contact Dee at dwilson@WeAreFaith.org.

Frontline/Coffee If you have a great big grin and a hearty handshake or can make a pot of coffee, the Frontline Team needs you! Serve once a month by just loving people. Contact Mel at mbendle@WeAreFaith.org.

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