THE PAPER
ISSUE 2 | VOL. 2 | FEBRUARY 2015
CONTENTS 4 Faith Church Cares & Supports Marriages 8 The Ravines 19 Who are Rich & Nancy Pierce? 14 Beecher 15 Cedar Lake 16 Dyer 20 Hammond 21 Highland 22 Schererville 23 Valparaiso
Content deadline is the first Monday of the month for the next issue. Submit to: kjustice@faithchurchonline.org
THE BIG 3 Whether you’ve been attending Faith Church for a long time or you are a first time visitor, THE PAPER is here to help! Being a part of this church family is a partnership in growth, so we encourage you to be involved in 3 ways:
WORSHIP ON THE WEEKENDS Gather with others to listen to a message from God’s Word, sing, pray and lift up the name of Jesus. Attend a service at one of our campuses. Faith Kids (infant-5th grade) is a safe place where kids can worship Jesus at their level. Don’t miss the opportunity to gather with others and worship each week. Invite a friend.
CONNECT IN COMMUNITY Being a follower of Jesus was never meant to be done alone. Sole-ranger Christianity usually means discouragement and failure. God has provided a better way-Biblical community. Community keeps us encouraged, helps us build meaningful friendships, and most importantly, helps us grow as Christians. This may be through a Mini-Church, Bible study or Serving Team. No matter what your age, God does not intend for you to walk through life alone. Be real. Be known.
SERVE OTHERS Join a weekend Serving Team at one of our campuses, serve in your neighborhood or around the world! God has gifted each of us to do something special. Discover the joy of serving.
Faith Church Cares and Supports Marriages What is the purpose of marriage? How do we make marriage all that God has intended it to be? How can Faith Church help marriages start off healthy and grow stronger in the most effective way? Faith Church began asking these questions about 15 years ago when they saw the need to invest more into the marriages at Faith Church. God has grown the marriage ministry at Faith Church to Prepare couples for marriage, Enrich their marriages, and with God’s help, Repair marriages into wholeness once again. The hope and desire of Faith Church is that every couple would know the Lord and Savior and stand on His solid rock—for He is to build their marriage. Stronger marriages are the foundation that builds stronger families, stronger churches, and stronger communities, which enables us to be more of a light to the world around us. Faith has recognized that as they grow in numbers and multi-sites, they need to
structure their marriage ministry in a way that can be reproducible and accessible to the Faith family and the communities around them. A year ago, Faith Church began to look at how they could change and expand the idea of a marriage ministry. God led Faith to ONE Marriage, a creative way to serve couples on a consistent basis. ONE Marriage is a ministry which covers all areas including: Prepare, Enrich and Repair. Every Monday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Faith Church Dyer campus, couples can gather and be intentional about focusing on what God has created for marriage. The best part is…couples can just show up! They can be intentional about their marriage and get involved at whatever level they desire. Childcare is provided. This ministry is a connection point for couples. It provides community and accountability. Should they need more than this night, the ONE Marriage ministry
will help discern what direction is best. Even if they find themselves in a crisis, The Ravines Retreat Center is a great place of hope and healing. ONE Marriage ministry also has options of care through the Faith Church Care Team. Faith Church’s path in growing marriage is gospel driven. If God is first, spouse second and family third—then we are stepping in the direction God has intended for our lives. So now it’s up to you. Will you be intentional and proactive in building a strong and healthy marriage? Don’t wait until you have to, if you find yourself in a place of need, don’t give up. God can do anything if we put our trust and hope in Him. Faith Church is for your marriage. Our heart and prayer is that you will thrive in your relationships, not just survive. We look forward to serving you—and with you—as we build strong marriages together! By Gina Gaich
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Curious about how Faith Church is engaged in Missions around the world? Wonder about how you can be more involved in bringing the Good News to the far places of the world or how you can be an advocate for the most vulnerable in our communities?
Intersections is a walk through, interactive, family–friendly* experience that will be hosted at the Dyer campus.
February 28 5pm-8pm
March 1
8am – 2pm As a part of the Intersections event we will also be packing our World Vision Caregiver Kits!
*Please Note: Due to the location of this event, there will be Faith Kids Nursery (infant- 2 years), but NO FAITH KIDS WORSHIP for ages 3 years through 5th grade at the Dyer Campus this weekend. We encourage families to sit together in Big Church and to experience this event together. Faith Kids for all ages (infant-5th grade) will be available at all other campuses.
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By Patti Jabaay
Many years ago, Pastor Bob had a vision to address the difficult reality of couples in great need of restoration and renewal in their struggling marriage. He often saw the overwhelming brokenness and desperation. God’s answer to that prayer and vision became “The Ravines Retreat Center.” The Ravines offers a better solution to help bring hope to couples and their marriage, using the gifts of trained counselors and the life-giving power of Jesus Christ. The Ravines Retreat Center is a safe place where Christian couples can experience healing, strengthening and restoration for their marriage through Christ-centered intensive therapy. The need to help couples is immense. In 2014 alone, over 275 individuals contacted The Ravines seeking help and healing for their marriage. From that first phone call, you can sense how God starts to give each couple grace and peace once they make the decision to come. When a couple comes to The Ravines, they spend several days away from their normal routine and distractions of their lives to focus on their marriage. They need this un-interrupted time. They come because their marriage can’t afford to wait. Even waiting from week-to-week to meet with a pastor, mentor, or counselor is too long. They are desperate to be cared for and guided in a greater way. While they are there, a counselor works with them for several hours each day. A volunteer host couple is there to take care of them, prepare meals and make sure all of their needs are met. The Ravines has been established as a self-sustaining ministry and is available to any couple, from any church, anywhere. To date, approximately 90% of the couples who have attended The Ravines have indicated that it has made a difference in their marriage. They have found hope when they thought all hope was gone.
In the past 6 years, over 150 couples have attended. Couples have come from countless different churches, from 20 different states and 2 countries. Last year, over 40% of The Ravines couples used scholarship support. Donations to The Ravines scholarship funding continues to be a blessing, which makes it possible for couples to attend. Another incredible part of The Ravines ministry is the volunteers—there are over 40 volunteers that serve in various capacities: host couples, grocery shoppers, facility maintenance, gift bag assembly, office help, airport transportation, landscape beautification, and so much more.
The Ravines continues to need financial support, volunteers and most importantly, prayer. We probably have all witnessed the effect that a broken marriage has on family, friends, fellow workers, and our church community. So the work that The Ravines does through the power of Jesus goes much further than one couple, and one home. When God builds stronger marriages, we see stronger families, stronger churches, and stronger communities. For more information about The Ravines you can visit our website at www.theravines.org, call the office @ 219.864.5063, or email theravines@faithchurchonline.org.
One Marriage is a night at Faith Church that is committed to growing your marriage relationship. Whether you are preparing for marriage, enriching your marriage or needing your marriage repaired, this night is for you! One Marriage is a proactive marriage ministry that is open to all couples at Faith Church and in our communities. It is offered every week providing a clear path of connection and discipleship for growing a strong and healthy marriage. One Marriage meets Mondays - 6:30-8:30pm and offers childcare from ages 12 weeks through 12 years old. Registration is not required. For more information, please email the Marriage Ministry Director, marriages@faithchurchonline.org or call at 219-864-0300 ext. 139.
Dyer Campus
(Dyer campus in the Launch Pad room)
Monday, Feb 2, 6:45 pm For more details, contact Tim at tim@midwestic.com
Highland Campus Tuesday, Feb 3, 7 pm For more details, contact Ed at EdwardLeep120@gmail.com
Register online by Feb 1 Cost is $90
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We are surrounded by stories: news, blogs, posts and tweets. But there is a bigger story; a story that intertwines our personal plot lines with God’s one narrative, unifying the whole of humanity. It’s the greatest story ever told and ever lived. It’s His story and ours woven together culminating in One Big Story. Over the course of eight weeks, we’ll dive into this One Big Story digging into universal themes that span the Bible’s 66 books and thousands of years. Come and find yourself in the story God has written.
Week 1: January 3&4 - Good Week 2: January 10&11 - Broken Week 3: January 17&18 - Promise Week 4: January 24&25 - Faithful Week 5: January 31 & February 1 - Follow Week 6: February 7&8 - The Cross Week 7: February 14&15 - Live Week 8: February 21&22 - Go
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● CLASSES & EVENTS
BEECHER WORSHIP 201 E. Church Road Beecher, IL 60401
FaithChurchBeecher Service Times Sunday, 9 & 11 am *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advanced request. reflectors@faithchurchonline.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant - 5th grade) Sunday, 9 & 11 am The Vine bookstore 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 tear-off portion of the weekend program and submit it to the Welcome & Hospitality Center.
CONNECT ● WOMEN
Women’s Bible Study Thursday, 7 pm Contact Ann Smit at asmit@faithchurchonline.org Feb 5- Sensible Shoes- Chap 7 & 8 (Wilderness Prayer) Feb 19 -Bible Study- Philippians 4 Come check us out! MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten) Thursday, Feb 12 & 26, 9 am Contact Katie or Rachel at mopsbchr@faithchurchonline.org Meets every other Thursday Stitchin’ Sisters Tuesday, 9:30 am Contact Marietta Koster at 708.258.6450 Making friends while sharing God’s love through the work of our hands. If you like to crochet or knit or would like to learn, please join us. All of the projects we make are donated to others in need. Meets 1st Tuesday
● MEN Men’s Bible/Book Study Contact John at jplug@juno.com Coming in February! On Feb 5, 12, and 19 there will be a Men’s Roundtable at church from 7 to 8 pm. Each week we will discuss a topic that has the potential to change a man’s life. Topics will be posted on the Community & Connections board and in the weekend program the week prior to the meeting. ● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN) Mini-Churches Contact Anne at acontreras@faithchurchonline.org A Mini Church is a place where groups of people: Care for each other, apply God’s Truth, reproduce new Mini-Churches, and serve inside and outside the church. Start your journey to Community by simply visiting the Faith Church website at: faithchurchonline.org/ connect/mini-churches/join. ● STUDENTS Beecher 180 (6th–12th grade) Friday, 6:30 pm Contact:
studentsbeecher@faithchurchonline.org
Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays ● CARE
Faith Family Market 1st & 3rd Thursday, 6-7 pm (No appointment needed) Contact Stephanie at 708-441-7573 or StephWiater@gmail.com Check the grocery cart in the entryway for a list of on-going FFM needs. BEECHER CARE TEAM is now able to assist those who are ill, hospitalized, have a new baby, experience a death in the family or have other needs. This Care Team desires to serve our church family during difficult times. Contact Marietta Koster (708.258.6450) or Leanne at lmast@faithchurchonline.org if this team can be of service to you.
Discovery Class Wednesday, Mar 25, 7-9 pm Contact Bonnie at bwitvoet@faithchurchonline.org The Discovery Class is your pathway to membership at Faith Church. It’s also an excellent way to learn about our core values, our church structure, and the Christian principles on which we are founded. Sign up and download the pre-class booklet from the home page of Faith’s website.
SERVE
There are many ways for you to get involved at Faith-Beecher. Contact the following team leaders for more information or if you’d like to serve on one of these teams: Faith Kids - Contact Leah at lprairie@faithchurchonline.org or Rachel at rmalkowski@faithchurchonline.org Frontline Team – Frank Basile at basile.f@sbcglobal.net Security Team - Sharla Slings at slings6@att.net The Vine Bookstore – Contact Patti at shepard_rp@netzero.com Prayer Team – Contact Bob at backhoe1957@gmail.com TAG or Worship Team – Contact Craig at cslings@faithchurchonline.org Coffee Service – Contact John at jcplug@juno.com
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CEDAR LAKE WORSHIP
Cedar Lake Ministries 13701 Lauerman Street Cedar Lake, IN 46303 Community Arts Center (CAC) 13300 Lincoln Plaza Cedar Lake, IN 46303 FaithChurchCedarLake Service Times Sunday, 9 & 10:30 am *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advanced request. reflectors@faithchurchonline.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant - 5th grade) Sunday, 9 & 10:30 am
CONNECT ● WOMEN
Bible/Book Study Lord Change My Attitude Begins Feb 24 Tuesday, 7 pm - CAC Contact Karla at kweemhoff@faithchurchonline.org This is an eleven week study Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten) Tuesday, 6:30 pm - CAC Contact Angela at ablocker18@hotmail.com Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday
● MEN
Bible Study Saturday, 6:30-8:30 am – CAC Contact Greg at gpekny@att.net Meets the 1st & 3rd Saturday Men’s Bible/Book Study Lord Change My Attitude Wednesday, 6:30 pm - Space next to the CAC Contact Matt at mdlenting@sbcglobal.net Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday ● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN) Mini-Churches Contact Anne at acontreras@faithchurchonline.org A Mini Church is a place where groups of people: Care for each other, apply God’s Truth, reproduce new Mini-Churches, and serve inside and outside the church. Start your journey to Community by simply visiting the Faith Church website at: faithchurchonline.org/ connect/mini-churches/join. ● STUDENTS CL One80 (6th-12th grade) Wednesday, 6:30 pm - CAC Contact Jason at jasons@faithchurchonline.org ● CARE Faith Family Market Mondays, 10 am-noon - CAC (closed the 5th Monday) Contact Beckie at bhayes@faithchurchonline.org Specific Needs: Household cleaners (bathroom and all-purpose), paper products (paper towels,
Reflectors Ministry Sundays, 9 & 10:30 am Contact Samantha at s.evenhouse@yahoo.com 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 them 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. ● EVENT & CLASSES Thursday Night FIT CLUB Through Feb 26 6:45-7:45 pm - CAC Contact Patti Elenbaum at (219) 384-0014 or patti3723@gmail.com Come out and join us for FREE Group Workouts. Meets weekly.
SERVE
Frontline: We believe it is important that each person who comes on a weekend feels welcome. Do you have the gift of making people feel welcome and included? Please consider joining the Frontline team and serve in greeting, the Welcome Center, or Security. Contact Harrison at hburgett@faithchurchonline.org Free Lunch: We serve a free lunch at the CAC on the last Saturday of every month. If your Mini-Church or group of friends would be interested in helping, please contact May at 4evr-jong@comcast.net. Worship: We are looking for instrumentalists. If you play Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Piano, or something a little more funky (AT ANY LEVEL) and are interested in learning more about the worship team, talk to Jason before/after a weekend service.
Men’s Bible Studies
DYER WORSHIP 100 81st Avenue Dyer, IN 46311
FaithChurchDyer Service Times Saturday, 6 pm Sunday, 9 & 11 am *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request. reflectors@faithchurchonline.org The Gathering Wednesdays Dinner, 5:30 pm Worship, 6:30 pm - The Well Faith Kids Worship (Infant - 5th Grade) Saturday, 6 pm Sunday, 9 & 11 am Reflectors Worship (Disability Ministry) Sunday, 11 am The Vine bookstore and Faithful Grounds Coffee Shop are open before and after all weekend services.
CONNECT ● WOMEN
Faith Stitchers Thursday, 1 pm – Room 140 Contact Carol Walters at 708.367.0283 We knit & crochet for those in need. All are welcome. Meets the 2nd Thursday (Sep-May) Card Connection Thursday, 6:30 pm – Room 141 Contact Paula at randpnovak@comcast.net Meets the 1st Thursday to make cards for the Faith Church family. Courageous Love Monday, 7 pm - Garage Prayer Room Contact Karyn at kjustice@faithchurchonline.org This confidential ministry provides love and encouragement to moms of gay and/or lesbian children. Meets the 3rd Monday
Thursdays, 6:30 pm - Room 147 Contact Glen at glenwiersema@yahoo.com Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday Women’s Bible Studies “Secrets,” by Beth Moore Tuesday, 9:30-11 am - Room 143 Begins Feb 10 - Mar 17 Contact Denise at djvanryn@comcast.net Meets weekly Study guide available in the Vine.
Thursdays, 7 pm - Room 141 Contact Dante at menoffaith@faithchurchonline.org Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday Saturdays, 6:30 am - The Garage Contact Dante at menoffaith@faithchurchonline.org Meets 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturday
MomsNation
● ADULTS (Men & Women)
MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten)
Choir Monday, Feb 2 at 7 pm - Room 140/141 Sing the weekend of Feb 7/8. Contact Laurie at lbouwer@faithchurchonline.org Meets monthly
*Visit faithchurchonline.org/connect/ministries/momsnation for exact meeting dates for each group. Thursday Morning MOPS 9 am – Atrium Contact Becky Haak at mopsdyeram@faithchurchonline.org Friday Morning MOPS 9 am – Atrium Contact Becky Haak at mopsdyeram@faithchurchonline.org Evening MOPS 6:30 pm – Room 144/145 Contact Cherilyn Klomp eveningmops@faithchurchonline.org Moms in the Middle (Moms with 1st-12th graders) Wednesday, 9 am – Room 144/145 Contact Jane Gutierrez mitmdyer@faithchurchonline.org Meets every other week Moms of Empty Nests (Moms with late high school to adult children) Monday, 6:30 pm – Room 144/145 Contact Debbie Victorson emptynests@faithchurchonline.org Meets the 1st & 3rd Monday ● MEN Prayer Group Wednesdays, 8 am - Room 127 This Men’s Prayer Group meets weekly to fellowship and pray for the cares and concerns of the Faith family.
Catalyst Thursdays in the Worship Center 7 pm-Service | 8 pm-Small Groups Contact Ben at benk@faithchurchonline.org Catalyst is the young adults ministry of Faith Church serving the 18-30 somethings of our church and region. NWI Singles of Faith Tuesdays, 7-9 pm Meets at Faith Highland - Room 201 Contact Sandy Reitsma nwisinglesoffaith@yahoo.com This ministry welcomes single and single-again Christian adults. We seek to serve adults who are single, widowed or divorced who are looking for like-minded Christians to share their beliefs and values, growing in Christ. Meets weekly One Marriage One Night | One Clear Path Monday, 6:30 pm – Atrium Contact marriages@faithchurchonline.org For all married couples-enriching and repairing marriage. No registration required. Childcare is provided. Meet Mini-Churches Contact Anne at acontreras@faithchurchonline.org A Mini Church is a place where groups of people: Care for each
other, apply God’s Truth, reproduce new Mini-Churches, and serve inside and outside the church. Start your journey to Community by simply visiting the Faith Church website at: faithchurchonline.org/ connect/mini-churches/join. ● STUDENTS Our calendars, event details, and online sign-ups can be found at faithchurchstudents.com. Get regular updates, pictures, and event info on Facebook by liking “Faith Dyer High School Students” and “Faith 180.” 9th-12th Grade Sunday, 6-8:30 pm - The Garage Contact Tory at tpaino@faithchurchonline.org Meets weekly 180 (6th–8th grade) Wednesday, 6:30 pm - The Garage Juice Bar opens at 5:30 pm Contact Dave at daveg@faithchurchonline.org Meets weekly ● CARE Our Hope Tuesday, 7-9 pm - Prayer Room Contact Jeri at jeri.darchuck@tecmungo.com Grief support group for women Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday Divorce Care Tuesday, 7 pm – Clubhouse Room Contact Charlie at 219.374.6041 Meets weekly Celebrate Recovery Tuesday, 7-9 pm - The Garage Contact Jim at
celebraterecovery@faithchurchonline.org
Celebrate Recovery is open to everyone on Tuesday nights as a place of rescue, restoration, safety, and renewal for those seeking God’s healing from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Celebration Station Tuesday, 6:45-9 pm Farm/Jungle Room Contact Kim at kgfollmar@sbcglobal.net Celebration Station is designed for kids 5 to 13 years old whose parents attend one of the Tuesday care groups. We hope to make Jesus the foundation of their lives, break cycles of dysfunction, and join their parents in forgiveness and healing. Faith Family Market Sunday, 8:30 am-12 noon Room 128 Contact Kelly at
kellym0503700@aol.com The Market provides assistance to those who have grocery needs. Open the 2nd & 4th Sunday Reflectors Sundays, 11 am-12 noon Rooms 140-143 Contact Vinnie at vadams@faithchurchonline.org Room 140/141 Children ages 3-12 Room 142/143 Teens/Adults (ages 13 & up) These classrooms function similar to a Special Education Classroom. Typical elements include: modified Bible lessons, crafts, games, singing, and other interactive activities. Quiet Family Space (during weekend services) Rooms 144 & 145 At any weekend service at the Dyer Campus, there are secluded living rooms available for families that need a quiet, private space to worship. The service is streamed through a television in these rooms. Reflectors Teens & Adults Valentine’s Party - The Garage Friday, Feb 6, 6:30 - 8:30 pm This is a social night for teens and adults with special needs. Food, fellowship, music, and more! RSVP at reflectorsministry.org Reflectors Respite Program Saturday, Feb 14, 9 am - noon This is a 3 hour program of fun activities for individuals with special needs of all ages (and their siblings). RSVP online at reflectorsministry.org. Reflectors Parent Support Group Saturday, Feb 14, 9-10:30 am This month’s speaker is Pastor Bob. RSVP online at reflectorsministry.org Fresh Hope Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm Meets at the Highland Campus Fresh Hope is our new Mental Health Support Group. This group is both for individuals who have a mental health challenge AND their loved ones (family members, close friends). For more information, visit: faithchurchonline.org/connect/ care-ministry/mental-health or email freshhope@faithchurchonline.org.
● HEALTH & WELLNESS Faithfully Fit Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 5:15-6:15 am - Atrium Contact Ray at rtambrini@comcast.net Fitness class for men and women (aerobic interval training) 12.1 Running Club Saturdays, 8 am - Faith Dyer Contact Louie & Mary at cioe@sbcglobal.net Meets weekly Pass It On Hockey Meets Sunday 6:50 am at Homewood Flossmoor Ice Arena Contact Carl at hockey@faithchurchonline.org Men of all ages and skill levels are welcome. ● CLASSES & EVENTS Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Monday, Feb 2, 6:45 pm Launch Pad Room Contact Tim at tim@midwestic.com Sign up deadline for this 9-week class is Feb 1; space is limited. Sign up at faithchurchonline.org under Events and Classes. Discovery Class Adult & Student Sunday, Feb 22, 3-6 pm - Atrium Contact Bonnie at bwitvoet@faithchurchonline.org The Discovery Class is your pathway to membership at Faith Church. It’s also an excellent way to learn about our core values, our church structure, and the Christian principles on which we are founded. Sign up and download the pre-class booklet from the home page of the website. *Student class is 3-5 pm Care Team Training Saturday, Feb 28, 9-11:30 am Contact Andy at anearpass@faithchurchonline.org The Care Team wants to invite all who are involved or interested in being involved in one of many Care ministries to join us. This will be a morning of encouragement, information and training. It is our desire to work together more affectively to offer the best care we can to our Faith family and community.
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SpringHill Day Camp is returning to Dyer this summer. Choose one of two weeks: June 15-19 or June 22-26. ALL kids that have completed Kindergarten through 4th grade (as of June 2015) are welcome. Payment plans are available. Sign up today at faithkids.org. Contact Phil or Nicky with additional questions at kids@faithchurchonline.org. SAVE THE DATE: Do you feel like your calendar rules your life? Then you won’t want to miss the upcoming event sponsored by Marriage Ministry and MomsNation. The evening of March 20th (6-9:30pm) promises an opportunity for couples to pause from the normal day-today and LAUGH! Join us for food, fellowship and entertainment. You won’t want to miss it. Register online starting Monday Feb. 9.
Joni & Friends - Opportunity to serve (mission trip) at Joni & Friends Family Retreat in Muskegon, MI the week of June 14-19. Registration opened January 20. Spots fill up quick so don’t delay. If interested email reflectors@faithchurchonline. org or call Vinnie at 219-864-0300 ext 197. KIDS HOPE USA Would you like to change a life? Kids Hope USA is in need of mentors for at-risk kids. Children are paired with a caring church member who serves as their mentor. The Dyer campus serves the children of Bibich Elementary School. If you are interested or want to know more, contact Jennifer LeRose at jlerose@faithchurchonline.org.
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DATE: MARCH 24 AT 7 PM WHERE: FAITHFUL GROUNDS SPEAKER: RON CITLAU TOPIC: LOVING OUR GAY FRIENDS
WHO ARE RICH & NANCY PIERCE? Q. Where are you from? A. We were both born, raised and also met each other in Gary, Indiana. Currently, we live in Crown Point.
The worship at Faith Church overflows with humility, excellence, and faithfulness. Our hats go off to the dedicated worship teams at all the campuses.
Q. How did you first get connected to Faith Church? A. I was a Project Director for the steel erection company on Faith Church during the first building phase in 2002. After completion, we had a friend who would visit Faith. I would ask him about what was happening there, and he would comment that there was something sweet and powerful happening. In the fall of 2003 we started attending and by summer of 2004 we joined.
Q. How do you connect with others at your campus? A. Nancy and I started serving in Treasureland registration, working the sign-in kiosk on Sunday mornings. We also worked with the kitchen team on Wednesday evenings. Through both of these ministries, we started meeting people. Shortly after coming to Faith, we joined a Mini-Church, and today we lead one. Just over a year ago, we went on our first out-of-country mission trip to Haiti. We could write pages on the great experience we had there. The relationships we have made through these ministries continue today.
From that time to the present, there isn’t enough space in this article to describe the work God has done. Every ministry seems to be on steroids. But you know, it just the power of God and faithful servants believing and supporting the vision of Faith Church.
Our heart throb connection to Faith is the Marriage Ministry. We have been involved for over eight years. We started with pre-marriage couples, then moved to repair marriage, and are now helping launch
Faith’s new “One Marriage” on Monday nights. We are very excited about the new launch because it will be able to offer all couples an opportunity to connect in some way to meet and help them grow their marriages. Q. What have you seen God do in your life? A. We feel so humble that God took two messed up people and, by His power, changed our lives and enabled us with opportunities to serve in His Church. We are far from perfect, but we find Faith Church to be a perfect place for us to connect, grow, have accountability, and experience God’s work. We have also made friends with some of the greatest people. We are very grateful for Faith Church and pray that many others will be able to experience the blessings we have at Faith.
with their grocery needs. Open the 1st & 3rd Sunday
Hammond WORSHIP
Hammond Academy of Science and Technology (H.A.S.T.) 33 Muenich Court Hammond, IN 46320 Hammond Arts Center (HAC) 5832 Hohman Ave. Hammond, IN 46320 FaithChurchHammond Service Time Sunday, 10 am *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request. reflectors@faithchurchonline.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant - 5th grade) Sunday, 10 am
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Book Study Diamonds in the Rough Thursday, 6:30 pm - HAC Contact Audrey at avanvuren@faithchurchonline.org We are a diverse group of ladies that gather to study God’s Word. Please join us. Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday MOMS (Mothers on a Mission) Open to ALL moms Tuesday, 9 am - HAC (5823 Hohman Ave) Contact Jill Garcia at gadegar46@gmail.com or Tanisha at tanishawiley1@yahoo.com Mothers on a Mission is a place that knows moms, and we all share the same desire … to be the best moms we can be! Childcare is provided. ● MEN Bible Study Saturdays, 7-8:30 am - HAC Contact Tim at famforhim@comcast.net Meets the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sat
● ADULTS (Men & Women) Mini-Churches Contact Anne at acontreras@faithchurchonline.org A Mini Church is a place where groups of people: Care for each other, apply God’s Truth, reproduce new Mini-Churches, and serve inside and outside the church. Start your journey to Community by simply visiting the Faith Church website at: faithchurchonline.org/ connect/mini-churches/join. Mini-Church Tuesdays, 7 pm Contact Randy at farmerrg@hotmail.com ● STUDENTS Lifeline (Grades 6-12) Thursdays, 6:30 pm - HAC Contact Stacy at harveystacy85@gmail.com Meets weekly ● CARE Reflectors Ministry Every Sunday, 10 am Contact Marianne at mheenigenburg@gmail.com The Reflectors Ministry exists to help people with any disability grow in their relationship with Jesus at their own level and to be included in the church community. Kids Worship buddies and prayer partners are available to help make church more accessible to them and their caregivers. To sign up for these services, please see the Reflectors’ Host at the Welcome Table. Prayer Ministry Sundays, before and after service Contact Bob at rjeenigenburg@gmail.com If you have needs, concerns, worries, praises, or thanksgivings, there are people in the prayer room who will be glad to offer prayers to the Lord for you. Faith Family Market Sundays, 11:30 am-1 pm - HAC Contact Randy at farmerrg@hotmail.com The Market is available to all members and attenders of Faith Hammond. The Market provides assistance to those needing help
Celebrate Recovery Friday, 7-9 pm Contact Jim at jrpaglis@yahoo.com 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. 1st Friday meets at the Highland Campus 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday meets at the HAC ● EVENTS & CLASSES Hammond Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, Feb 10, 6:45 pm - HAC Contact Jen at jwilson@faithchurchonline.org To sing Sunday, Feb 15
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Shared Blessings Contact Kristi at pruimtime1@att.net 1st Saturday of every month Kids Hope USA Would you like to change a life? Kids Hope USA is in need of mentors for at-risk kids. Children are paired with a caring church member who serves as their mentor. The Hammond campus serves the children of Kenwood Elementary School. If you are interested or want to know more, contact Jennifer LeRose at jlerose@faithchurchonline.org. READING IS POWERFUL! READING IS LIFE! Looking for friendly faces to help read with the kids at Kenwood Elementary. Interested or want to know more? Contact Jennifer at jlerose@faithchurchonline.org
highland WORSHIP 8910 Grace Street Highland, IN 46322 Faith ChurchHighland Service Times Sunday, 9 & 11 am * Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advanced request. reflectors@faithchurchonline.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant - 5th grade) Sunday, 9 & 11 am
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Bible Study – Gospel of Mark Tuesdays, 9:30 am - Room 101 Contact Jean Vander Molen at 219.922.8113 Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten) Tuesdays, 9 am – Great Room Contact Larissa VanderPol at 219.314.8704 or mopshigh@faithchurchonline.org MOPS is for any mom with a child age infant through kindergarten who wants to connect with other moms. Our goal is to develop every mom as a woman, mother, and leader in her early stages of motherhood. Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday
NWI Singles of Faith Tuesdays, 7-9 pm - Room 201 Contact Sandy Reitsma nwisinglesoffaith@yahoo.com This ministry welcomes single and single-again Christian adults. We seek to serve adults who are single, widowed or divorced who are looking for like-minded Christians to share their beliefs and values, growing in Christ. Meets every week ● STUDENTS Vida-Student Ministries 6th-8th Grade Sunday, 6 pm - Great Room Contact Larissa at larissajoy24@gmail.com Join us for food, fun & fellowship. Meets 2nd & 4th Sunday Encounter-Student Ministries 9th-12th Grade Sunday, 6 pm - Youth House Contact Deanne at vanrosendale@gmail.com Group activities, discussion and food. Meets 1st and 3rd Sunday ● CARE Friendship Tuesdays, 7 pm – Great Room Contact Amy Boshears at 219.865.3751 A ministry for developmentally disabled adults. Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
NA-The Grace Street Recovery Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm - Room 201 Contact Rob Pettit at 219.381.6768 This is an open meeting where all are welcome, but only members are encouraged to speak. OA-Overeaters Anonymous Friday, 10-11:30 am - Room 101 Contact Barb Russo at 219.742.3397 Steps and Traditions study style with guest speakers every week. Meets every Friday Fresh Hope Wednesdays, 7 pm Meets at the Highland Campus Fresh Hope is our new Mental Health Support Group. This group is both for individuals who have a mental health challenge AND their loved ones (family members, close friends). For more information, visit: www.faithchurchonline.org/connect/ care-ministry/mental-health or email freshhope@faithchurchonline.org. ● HEALTH & WELLNESS Fitness Class Mon, Wed & Fri, 9-10 am Great Room Contact Patty Oelberg at 312.699.7844 Weight training for 50+ Bring your own weights. $3 per session. ● EVENTS & CLASSES Financial Peace University Tuesday, 7 pm February 3-March 31 Contact Ed Leep at EdwardLeep120@gmail.com Learn how to manage your finances from a God-honoring perspective. Sign up at faithchurchonline.org.
● ADULTS (Men & Women) Mini-Churches Contact Anne at acontreras@faithchurchonline.org A Mini Church is a place where groups of people: Care for each other, apply God’s Truth, reproduce new Mini-Churches, and serve inside and outside the church. Start your journey to Community by simply visiting the Faith Church website at: faithchurchonline.org/ connect/mini-churches/join.
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Service Times Sunday, 9 & 11 am * Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advanced request. reflectors@faithchurchonline.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant - 5th grade) Sunday, 9 & 11 am Join us in the Community Cafe after each service for coffee and refreshments.
Wednesday, 6-8 pm Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday Open Gym Night Wednesday, 6-8 pm Basketball and access to weight room. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday
TAG TEAM Looking for a place to serve? We need you to help set up the gym at 4 pm on Saturdays. You’d serve once a month, giving an hour of your time on a Saturday night. We also need help tearing down after the 11 am service. This is a great way to make a difference! To connect, contact Bryan Ford at bford@faithchurchonline.org FAITH KIDS Calling all parents and people who love kids! One service. Once per month. That’s all you need to commit to! We need volunteers in our Faith Kids ministry. Give an hour of your time to help a child learn about Jesus. To connect, contact Selena Rich at srich@faithchurchonline.org.
● CARE Prayer Ministry Meets before and after each Sunday service. Contact Terrence Pierce at 219.718.1231 for more information.
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1155 S. Sturdy Road Valparaiso, IN 46383 FaithChurchValpo Pre-Worship Prayer Huddle Everyone is invited to join us at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings in the Prayer Room to lift up our worship service, our leaders, our campus & our region. Service Time Sunday, 10 am *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advanced request. reflectors@faithchurchonline.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant - 5th grade) Sunday, 10 am The Vine bookstore and Community Café are open before (9:30-10 am) and after the worship service.
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Women’s Bible Study One in a Million by Priscilla Shirer Tuesdays, 7 pm Contact Jana at janajo8654@sbcglobal.net Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten) Thursdays, 6 pm - Lower Level Contact Kim Dranger at mopsvalpo@faithchurchonline.org Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday ● MEN Our desire is for men to become strong disciples of Christ in their homes, families, and workplaces.
Businessmen of Faith Valpo Thursday, 6:30 am Round the Clock restaurant Contact Pastor Brad at bhaitsma@faithchurchonline.org Come together for fellowship, food, and to be challenged to be a light in our communities. Meets the 1st Thursday Men of Faith Saturday, 7 am Upstairs Adult Classroom Contact Bob at bob4gvn@gmail.com Community where men can come together to pray, read God’s Word, and journey through life’s struggles and celebrations together. Meets 2nd & 4th Saturday ● ADULTS (Men & Women) Mini-Churches Contact Anne at acontreras@faithchurchonline.org A Mini Church is a place where groups of people: Care for each other, apply God’s Truth, reproduce new Mini-Churches, and serve inside and outside the church. Start your journey to Community by simply visiting the Faith Church website at: faithchurchonline.org/ connect/mini-churches/join. ● STUDENTS Watch the program for upcoming events. Contact Eric at jabaay3901@comcast.net ● CARE Reflectors Ministry Sundays, 10 am Contact Brent at alpsjack1@gmail.com Kids Worship buddies and prayer partners are available to help make church more accessible to those with special needs 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. Friendship Groups Thursday, Feb 12 & 26, 6:30-8 pm
Contact Vinnie Adams at vadams@faithchurchonline.org. Friendship is a group for teens and adults with special needs. The evening includes a Bible study, singing, prayer, and fellowship. ● CLASSES & EVENTS First Sunday February 1 at 11:45 am Please join us for an all-church lunch and bring a dish or dessert to share.
SERVE Faith Kids Volunteers needed at all age levels (Infant-5th grade). Visit the Welcome Center or contact Jaime at jthompson@faithchurchonline.org or Ami at aatchison@faithchurchonline.org. Open Arms Women’s Shelter Volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings in one of three shifts. 6-10 pm, 10 pm-2 am, and 2 am-7 am. See Pastor Brad for more information or sign up at openarmsvalpo.org. Other serving teams looking for additional help are TAG, Frontline, Prayer Team and The Vine bookstore. If interested in serving in any of these areas, go to the Welcome Center for more information or contact Pastor Brad at bhaitsma@faithchurchonline.org.
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EMERGENCY CLOSING COMMUNICATIONS If weather conditions are severe and require a worship service or services to be canceled, we will use the following to notify people: WGN Emergency Closing system Faith Church website Facebook/social media for the individual campus Email distribution – to campus specific email list. Be sure to update your email for your campus. To access WGN information, turn to WGN on the radio, TV, or go online www.EmergencyClosings.com to search for your campus by name and city or phone; or sign up for the ECC email to notify you of your facility’s status. Worship services will be held as much as is reasonably possible, but we want you to be aware of the policy in place to notify of any potential changes.