The Paper | Feb-May Issue 1 Vol 9

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Table of Contents Letter from Pastor Bob

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Faith Family Highlight

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Faith Kids & The Home

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Spiritual Disciplines

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Online Ministry

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Financial Update

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Chosen 12 Local Missions

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Connections 14 Beecher 16 Cedar Lake 18 Dyer 20 Highland 24 Munster 26

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Second semester registration for bi-monthly meetings is open for select groups. For group locations, meeting dates and registration information please visit MomsNation.org

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DEAR FAITH CHURCH FAMILY & FRIENDS

As I write this letter to you, I’m participating in a 40 day prayer challenge with other members of Faith Church staff. As part of the author’s directive in the book we are reading, he states, “The true purpose of prayer is to get into God’s presence so He can outline His agenda for us….God will reveal a promise, a problem or a person.”

In my letter to you in the fall edition of The Paper, I shared that I see God pruning His Church. The Bible speaks about “lukewarm” and “lazy” Christians falling away. Pruning is a wonderful way to make a plant healthier and I think God is doing this in His Church.

The answer to our worries has been and will always be - God. My ask is for Him to stir a revival in your heart - in the hearts of each member and attender of Faith Church. A revival works much like a wildfire - God stirs in one heart, 10 hearts, 100 hearts, an entire congregation of hearts. It goes from a person, to a church, to a city, to a nation. A Christian revival.

My prayer is for God to come alive in each of you. May Satan be cast out, so God can be glorified even more in your life. Let’s live lives like Paul and the disciples, where others want to know where our joy, energy, love and peace comes from - so that we may show the world the way to Christ.

The current prayer I see God drawing me to is revival; by definition it is an instance of something becoming popular, active or important again. As the Church is being pruned, may it stir in His followers a revival.

To be AWAKENED to live a life for Christ.

In the fresh stage of COVID, we were shaky, uncertain and full of unrest. We didn’t have hard facts or known knowledge of how to deal with an unknown virus that led to quarantine; mask wearing; social distancing; and the cancellation of church services, events, vacations, school, etc. Even now as we continue to navigate an unknown COVID future and continue to see racial injustice in our country, and as we look to direction from a new presidential cabinet, we are seeking to find something tangible to ease our anxiousness and worries.

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FAITH

FA M I LY H I G H L I G H T THE WIATER FAMILY WHAT ARE YOUR NAMES? Brian, Stephanie & Mason Wiater WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Grant Park, Illinois HOW DID YOU FIRST GET CONNECTED TO FAITH CHURCH? We were encouraged to attend by friends who told us our journey would be life-changing. We began attending Faith Church in June of 2012 and were excited to learn about the Beecher campus. As soon as we arrived at Faith Beecher, we knew we were home. Our friends were right, our experience has been life-changing. Over the years, the three of us have attended groups geared towards our needs.

WHAT HAVE YOU SEEN GOD DO AT FAITH CHURCH? We’ve seen Him change lives. We’ve seen Him restore relationships and we’ve seen Him provide. God has shown up in such big ways not only for our family and church but for our community. Two things stand out to us: seeing our son, Mason, accept Christ; and the continued provisions for our mobile food pantry that blesses those in our community.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT THE WORSHIP SERVICES? The sense of home, the love we feel when we walk into the church is beyond compare. After being away from in-person church, due to quarantine, being with others as a body of Christ and lifting our voices in praise is just what we needed. It never fails that God speaks to us during these moments.

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WHERE DO YOU SERVE AT FAITH CHURCH? We began serving with Faith Family Market when it launched in Beecher. As it transitioned, we did too.

As a family, we serve each month during the mobile food pantry. Mason also serves on the Technical Arts Team and Stephanie recently joined the Photography Team.

HOW DO YOU CONNECT WITH OTHERS AT YOUR CAMPUS? Small groups and just living life together.

WHAT HAVE YOU SEEN GOD DO IN YOUR LIFE? He brought us together more as a family. We love being able to serve our community together and through outreach ministries at Faith, we’ve been able to do so.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO SHARE? Don’t ever think God cannot use you. We are all broken people in need of a Savior and He will use you for His glory.

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Have you ever wondered why our Faith Kids staff & volunteers wear orange? While we wear the color well, more importantly, we believe in the importance of the church (yellow) partnering with the home (red) to help children desire an authentic faith of their own!

In Faith Kids we seek to cultivate an environment for children to be seen and known, growing in relationship with God. We also recognize that it can take more than one hour each week for children to be in true discipleship.

Some of the ways we champion the church & home partnership is through: • our Monthly Faith Kids Newsletter (subscribe at wearefaith.org/kids); • the Parent CUE App (theparentcue.org); • Just-a-Phase resources (Justaphase.com); • and engaging weekly on social media through family challenges, videos and articles to assist parents in their discipleship at home.

(Facebook @faithkidsworship; Studio252.tv kids videos resources; WeAreFaith.org/kids; Parentcue.org) You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. - Deuteronomy 6:5-7,9 Our desire is to walk alongside parents, grandparents, influencers in any child’s life to help do just that. May we be the ambassadors of Christ He calls us to be to the little (or not so little) ones God has placed in our lives.

God never intends for us to do it on our own.

Orange you glad to have us as a partner!

Your Faith Kids Leaders

FAITH KIDS BEECHER - 9 AM CEDAR LAKE - 9:30 AM DYER - 9 & 11 AM HIGHLAND - 11 AM MUNSTER - 11 AM Families will join in family worship on May 30.

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RHYTHMS: THE WAY OF JESUS

By Andy Schultz Worship Leader | Highland Worship Development | Central Have you ever been in a conversation and something questionable slips out of your mouth? Regret is immediate. Maybe it was inappropriate or mean-spirited. Maybe it’s gossip or slander. Whatever it is, we’re embarrassed. How will I be perceived or judged by others? Our mind goes into a panicked state of recovery, often using more words to try to backtrack. Our inner public relations director emerges and we make excuses.

So, what is the excuse we make? It might sound like this, “Oh, I’m sorry. That’s not really me.” Here’s the problem: it is who we are. Our inner self is exposed and our outer self is forced to cover it up. What we actually show on the outside is likely a polished version of our true selves.

Social media is a perfect example of a polished outer self that likely misrepresents an entirely different inner self. We post only the perfect photo with the right filter to enhance it. Smartphones allow us to take dozens of frames worth of photos in seconds just to find the perfect one for a single pose. We choose the best of the bunch and show it off to others. Our outer self isn’t what we need more time examining. The inner self needs the Holy Spirit. That’s the part I want to be Instagram-worthy.

Imagine the peace we would feel if we were free from worrying if our true inner self with all of the baggage we carry through this life - ever came up to the surface.

What if that inner self was more in-tune to the Holy Spirit and at peace with who God made us to be and for what purpose?

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How do we become more in-tune to the Spirit? How do we make space for the voice of God in our lives? Whether through His Word in Scripture or the promptings of the Holy Spirit, we receive messages to comfort us and guide our lives. We can make the necessary space through spiritual disciplines, which are also referred to as spiritual practices.

Discipline is a rigid-sounding word, I know, but the root word meaning “to learn” is shared with the word disciple. We’re commissioned to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19); engaging in spiritual disciplines is a part of the learning process.

From study of Scripture and meditation to just enjoying more simplicity in our lives, we can learn the habits Jesus modeled throughout the written account of His life.

Interestingly, Jesus broke away from groups on multiple occasions to be in solitude, connecting with the Father. Luke’s Gospel reports, “great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed...but he would withdraw to desolate places and pray” (Luke 5:15b16). Jesus saw value in these practices and we should, as well!

At the end of February we will launch into - Rhythms: The Way of Jesus - as we hear from God’s Word about these spiritual disciplines, “to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith” (Ephesians 3:16b-17).

Spiritual Disciplines / Spiritual Practices AS DISCUSSED IN RICHARD FOSTER’S BOOK, “CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE”

INWARD DISCIPLINES MEDITATION

PRAYER

FASTING

OUTWARD DISCIPLINES SIMPLICITY

SOLITUDE

SUBMISSION

SERVICE

CORPORATE DISCIPLINES CONFESSION WORSHIP

GUIDANCE CELEBRATION

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WHAT’S AN ONLINE MINISTRY?

By Tabitha Yannuzzi Online Ministry Coordinator | Central Have you heard of our Online Ministry at Faith Church?

I know it’s still fresh in your mind to recall the time when we were all worshipping through an online platform, whether livestream on WeAreFaith.org or on one of our Campus Live Facebook pages.

After almost four months of soley worshipping online, Faith Church opened its campus doors to in-person worship in July; however, we knew many people would continue to worship online. As a church we wanted to shift from simply providing a livestream for our members, to creating a service that was intentional, fostered connection and provided growth opportunities for those who gather with us through digital media. Hence the birth of our Online Ministry!

We gather on Sunday mornings for services at 9 & 11 AM at WeAreFaith.tv; we have individuals and families that join us from across the country! Our worship services always have a host or two online to greet and answer any questions. The Online Ministry is not a place to go to simply watch the service, it’s a community that comes together each week eager to worship, grow and be in community with others.

A beautiful addition has been live (private) prayer before, during and after each service. This has been an invaluable piece of online ministry as it allows us to really connect with attendees and support them through difficult times.

A highlight from this past fall was the kickoff of our first small groups that meet via Zoom throughout the week. I love this opportunity to get to know some of the individuals that are part of our Online MInistry and see them grow in their faith, their relationship with the Lord and the body of Christ! We are looking forward to increasing opportunities for small group involvement in 2021.

As we continue to grow our Online Ministry, we are excited about the opportunity to further empower our attendees, both online and at our physical locations, to expand the way they do outreach and evangelism. We now have more options than ever before when inviting family, friends and the community to join us for church.

We’d love for you to join us in being the hands and feet of Christ, by inviting people you know to Faith Church; a great introduction is participating in our Online Ministry at WeAreFaith.tv.

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FINANCIAL UPDATE

By John Clausing Executive Director of Operations | Central Like many businesses, organizations and even households, 2020 was an unpredictable and unconventional year in many ways. The virus, lockdowns, quarantines and suspension of in-person services put us in uncharted territory for sure! And like everyone else, the leadership of Faith Church had to strategize on how this would impact the financial situation of the church and what the budget implications would be.

For context, Faith Church operates on a January - December fiscal year. Thus, the budget for 2020 was created in October and November of 2019 and approved by the Governing Consistory (church board) in December. The budget was approved with an all-campus giving goal of $7.7 million and expenses at $7.57 million. This amount is mostly divided up by Staffing (salaries and benefits - approximately 57.4%), Partnerships (missionaries; mission organizations; Christian schools and institutions; local, regional and national components of our denomination - approximately 11.5%), Ministry programs and support (approximately 21%), Debt Service (Dyer & Cedar Lake Mortgage and Schererville rent - approximately 5.7%).

The uncertainty began in March as it became apparent that we would be “doing church” differently than what was expected. In-person gatherings were halted, some ministries were put on pause as people could not gather and other ministries had to operate in drastically higher capacities such as video and online streaming. Utilities were lessened, but now masks, sanitizers and disinfectants were needed. Decisions had to be made about how to execute Payroll Protection options that were available to protect jobs, and what to pull back on and what to invest more in.

While many of these dynamics are still in play right now, and while this is not exactly what we had planned, we know where we landed and that was right where God intended. He met us there! 2020 ended with our contributions totalling $7,139,000 ($561,000 short of our giving goal and $436,000 short of our budgeted expenses).

However, our expenses ended up at $6,855,000 ($720,000 LESS than our budgeted plans).

Because the adjustments we made earlier in the year, we find ourselves in a healthy financial position as we start 2021. Once again, God provided and was faithful as He always is.

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Even though our financial situation is healthy now, we have approached 2021 carefully.

Our giving goal has been adjusted to $7.1 million and expenses are budgeted at approximately $7.4 million. As you will note this is a negative budget we are working under for 2021.

Over the years we have prepared and executed budgets, being mindful that there will be a year such as this. Our current healthy financial position allows for a negative budget this year. This is the time we want to step out in faith and go forward with important ministry programs, outreach opportunities and meet mission needs. We can do so because of good economic strategies in the past and God’s faithfulness as he leads us through 2021.

So, Faith Church, we thank God and we thank you for providing for the ministry of our church in 2020. It was a difficult year but it was also a time where we saw God work in amazing ways.

As we enter 2021, we ask you to reflect on God’s faithfulness in the past year, to look ahead in this year and to respond to what God is calling you to in His church.

JOIN THE FAITH FAMILY WeAreFaith.org/Join

DISCOVER FAITH

Discover Faith is designed to help you learn more about Faith Church Our history, vision, values and beliefs.

Beecher

Wednesday, March 17, 6:30-8:30 PM Wednesday, May 26, 6:30-8:30 PM

Cedar Lake

Sunday, March 7, 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Dyer

Sunday, March 7, 2-4 PM

Highland

Sunday, March 21, 12:30-3 PM

Munster

Sunday, March 21, 3-5 PM

PARTNER WITH FAITH

Partner with Faith focuses on what it means to be a member and why you should consider that commitment. It also includes a discussion of the vows taken and the covenant made by new members.

Beecher

Wednesday, March 31, 6:30-8:30 PM

Cedar Lake

Sunday, March 21, 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Dyer

Sunday, March 21, 2-4 PM

Highland

Sunday, April 11, 12:30-3 PM

Munster

Sunday, April 11, 3-5 PM

*BOTH CLASSES REQUIRED FOR MEMBERSHIP

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R WA N D A , A F R I C A Reaching the “Land of a Thousand Hills”

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By Corrie Vos, Missions Director

Over a decade ago, God placed a small country in Africa on the hearts of Faith Church. In the time since, both Rwanda, a country about the size of Maryland, and the Faith Church community have been deeply impacted by our partnership. Through World Vision we have run for clean water, sponsored children, packed caregiver kits and more. Because of these efforts, we have had a front row seat to see the community of Karaba, Rwanda transformed and now be a part of new work in the village of Simbi.

World Vision has a goal of bringing clean water to every area of Rwanda by the end of 2022 and it’s exciting to be a part of the progress! In 2020 we celebrated having raised one million dollars for clean water in Rwanda since running with Team World Vision. We are thankful to each person over the last 13 years who has run for clean water, who raised funds, who ran mile after mile to train for the Chicago Half Marathon or Chicago Marathon (and sometimes both). This March we will be organizing a 2021 Team to run for clean water, so if you’ve felt a prodding to participate, perhaps this is your year.

One of the core tenants of World Vision’s strategy of community development has been through Child Sponsorship. Faith hosted our first child sponsorship event with World Vision in 2007 and over the years we have continuously sponsored on average 500700 children a year. Currently, we sponsor nearly 600 kids in the community of Simbi.

This May we are excited to be hosting a new sponsorship event alongside World Vision called, “Chosen.” This new event will give the children of Simbi the opportunity to choose us to be their sponsor.

Instead of walking up to a table in one of our Faith Campus Atriums and seeing sponsorship packets with photos of kids on the cover and choosing a child to sponsor, we will sign up to be Chosen.

Each of us will have the opportunity to say “yes” to having a child choose us and have our photo taken.

Then the community of Simbi will host a ‘choosing party’ and put all of our smiling faces out for the children to choose their sponsor. Flipping this dynamic is such a simple, yet profound step in giving dignity to children around the world. We are excited to see who from Faith Church will sign up to be chosen and start a relationship with a child in Rwanda!

Our partnership with World Vision has radically shifted how we think about missions and provided many ways to be connected to work around the world in real, tangible ways. Our Missions Team has been seeking ways to deepen our partnership in Rwanda, potentially through church planting and leadership development. We hope to share more with you as part of our three-week missions series in May.

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Friendship

CARE &CON N EC T IONS ALL CAMPUSES INVITED CARE 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.

Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM Faith Cedar Lake | Community Center Contact Jim/Brenda jnbgreenacres@comcast. net Tuesdays, 7-9 PM Faith Dyer | The Garage Contact Bill celebraterecovery@ WeAreFaith.org Thursdays, 7-9 PM Faith Munster Contact Charles/Breanne munstercr@WeAreFaith.org

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Celebration Place

Tuesdays, 6:45-9 PM Faith Dyer | K5 Room 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.

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).

Meets weekly

Tuesdays, 7 PM Faith Highland 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

Grief Share

Thursdays, 2 PM Faith Highland Contact Rich at rbawinkel@WeAreFaith.org Grief Share offers help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend.

Meets weekly

Hurting Moms, Mending Hearts

Hurting Moms, Mending Hearts is a ministry for moms who are hurting because of the choices their adult child/children are making.

Faith Dyer Contact Karyn at kjustice@WeAreFaith.org 10-week session Meets twice a year Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM Faith Highland | Room 201 Contact Lynea at hhws2000@sbcglobal.net Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays

Mobile Food Pantry Faith Beecher

Feb 23 | Mar 23 | Apr 27 | May 25

4:30-6 PM Contact Mandy at mandyp@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.

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 | Via Zoom Contact Andy at anearpass@WeAreFaith.org This ministry is for patients and caregivers of patients with life-altering illnesses.

Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays

CONNECTIONS Book Club

Thursday, 6:30 PM Via Zoom Contact Nancy at n.bates@comcast.net Email thebookstore@ WeAreFaith.org for the link.

Meets the 4th Thursday of the month.

Feb 25 - An Appalachian Summer by Ann Gabhart Mar 25 - Sensible Shoes by Sharon Garlough Brown Apr 22 - Dangerous Prayers by Craig Groeschel Card Connection

Thursday, 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.

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

Faith Singles

Sunday, 6:30 PM Faith Munster Contact Connie or Sandy at ckubiak2010@yahoo quiltpilot@yahoo.com Meets the 3rd Sunday of the month

Faith Stitchers

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

Marriage Ministry Groups

Contact Gina at marriages@WeAreFaith.org Your marriage is the most important earthly relationship you have and we believe that being proactive is the key to success in your marriage.

Here are some ways for you to thrive in your marriage.

Preparing for Marriage

Class is typically offered twice per year on Wednesdays in the spring and fall for dating and engaged couples. Further details and updates on the class and other options for pre-marriage preparation during COVID restrictions can be found at WeAreFaith.org/marriage.

Please contact Gina with questions. We will not stop preparing you for marriage!

It might just look a little different!

Marriage Enrichment

We will be taking a pause for a few months and will return back to hosting groups in the fall of 2021.

Look for more information in the next addition of the Paper or at WeAreFaith.org/marriage.

Marriage Repair

Individual marriage mentoring is available when you are in need of support and encouragement for your relationship on a more personal level. Visit Marriage Support at WeAreFaith.org.

12.1 Running Club

Saturdays, 8 AM Faith Dyer (Dec-Mar) Saturdays, 7 AM Centennial Park in Munster on Calumet Avenue (by the band stand) (Apr-Nov) Contact Yvonne at lottowin2222@yahoo.com Meets weekly

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 Rebekah at rmoore@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

What if there is

HOPE

for my marriage?

The Ravines is a safe place to find healing and restoration for your marriage.

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, go to vantagepoint3.org/ vp3-pathway/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!

FA M I L I E S & VO LU N T E E R S A R E I N V I T E D TO J O I N U S F O R

FAMILY RETREAT

JUNE 14-18

MUSKEGON, MI

TheRavines Info@TheRavines.org (219)864-5063

“He makes springs pour water into the ravines.”

Psalm 104:10

THE RAVINES

We knit & crochet for those in need.

Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month

Family Retreat is an incredible vacation and Christcentered week for families impacted by disability.

Faith Church will be sending FAMILIES & volunteers to participate in this amazing experience.

SIGN UP AT: JONIANDFRIENDS.ORG/CHICAGO Scholarships for individuals from Faith Church are available.

Contact Vinnie at vadams@WeAreFaith.org.

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BEECHER PASTOR’S NOTE Welcome to Faith Church Beecher! My name is Brian Dennert and I have the privilege of serving as the pastor here. My ministry here began in an interim capacity in the Spring of 2020, my family and I felt so welcomed and loved by the people of the Beecher campus that I decided to submit my name to the search team; I was honored to be selected to be the permanent pastor in the Fall of 2020. I believe you will be similarly welcomed and loved by the people of Faith Beecher, and find a spiritual family to care for you here.

Our Beecher campus opened in 2012 and has sought to reach people in Beecher and the surrounding communities through worship services with biblical teaching that connects to everyday life; groups in which people experience community and belonging; and initiatives to serve and bless the local community in which God has placed us. On these pages you will find some ways you can get connected to Faith Beecher through groups and serving opportunities. We would love for you to take the next step, so please reach out to the church office or by emailing PastorBrian@WeAreFaith.org if you have any questions or want to get more information. Looking forward to connecting with you and to all that God will do at Faith Beecher.

Pastor Brian Dennert

WORSHIP 201 E Church Road Beecher, IL 60401 (708) 946-2545 Office Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri: Hours vary FaithChurchBeecher

Service Times: Sunday, 9 & 11 AM Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th grade) Sunday, 9 AM *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org Visit the Connections Center for valuable resources and information.

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Want to serve? Want to be connected? Have prayer needs?

Need more information about Faith Beecher or any classes/events?

Complete the online connect portion of the weekend program & submit to Pastor Brian or go to the Connections Center.

CONNECT WOMEN Women’s Bible/Book Study Esther - Morning Group Tuesdays, 10 AM Contact Beth at mabetey83@comcast.net Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday Esther - Evening Group Wednesdays, 7 PM Contact Barb at bennbarb2@gmail.com Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday

Card Connection Monday, 6:30 PM Contact Mary at (708) 624-4066 Meeting dates are Feb 15, Apr 19 & May 17. Supplies are provided.

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

MEN Men’s Bible/Book Study Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM Contact Marty at mlbehn@comcast.net Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Men’s Bible Study Saturdays, 7 AM Contact Dave at vree2940@comcast.net Meets 2nd & 4th Saturdays ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN) Small Groups Small Groups are forming. Please contact the church office for details.

Marriage Ministry Groups See Care & Connections on page 14 STUDENTS Faith Beecher Students Middle & High School Contact Scott at smattingly@WeAreFaith.org Fridays, 6-8 PM Meets most Friday evenings through May 21.

CARE Mobile Food Pantry Faith Beecher parking lot Feb 23 | Mar 23 | Apr 27 | May 25 4:30-6 PM Contact Mandy at mandyp@WeAreFaith.org to volunteer or if you would like a flyer to invite family, friends or others in need of grocery assistance. Open to any Illinois resident.

See page 14 for additional care groups.

CLASSES & EVENTS Deep Dive Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of the month as we dive deeper into what the Bible has to say on different topics.

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, Mar 17 or May 26 6:30-8:30 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Wednesday, Feb 3, Mar 31 or June 9 |6:30-8:30 PM Membership & Baptism Celebration March 14 & May 23 Register at WeAreFaith.org/Join or pick up a paper registration form from the Connections area.

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

SERVE

Coffee Ministry Contact the Beecher Office at Beecher@WeAreFaith.org 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 Larry Black at lawrenceb239@gmail.com Medical Team Contact Beth at mabetey83@comcast.net Mobile Food Pantry Contact the Beecher Office at Beecher@WeAreFaith.org Moms Nation Contact Rebekah at rmoore@WeAreFaith.org Prayer Team Contact Sharon at Supergramma12@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, cameras or set design Contact Nick at nmccraw@WeAreFaith.org

Contact the following ministry leaders for more information about serving on one of these teams.

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CEDAR LAKE PASTOR’S NOTE Welcome to Faith Church! You are among friends who are on the journey of life together. We are ordinary, average people who know that we are far from perfect. In fact, our imperfection unites us together in our need for transformation. We seek to be changed

by Jesus, trusting that His grace is sufficient for us. So, whatever your story is, wherever you’ve come from, whatever your current circumstances, we welcome you to be a part of this community. It is my hope that you will encounter the power of God, the truth of His Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

There are so many ways to get connected at Faith Church and we would love to assist you in the process.

There are groups that serve together, study the Bible together and live life together. Please don’t hesitate to ask for help in getting plugged in! We believe that spiritual growth happens in powerful ways when we are connected to the community of the church.

When my family and I helped launch Faith Church-Cedar Lake in the fall of 2007, we didn’t know what to expect. The adventure has been life-giving and the body of Christ has been a tremendous blessing to us. I believe that you will experience that same blessing. I look forward to meeting you in person someday soon!

May God bless you!

Pastor Dave Weemhoff

WORSHIP

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 FaithChurchCedarLake Service Times: Sunday, 9:30 & 11 AM *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th Grade) Sunday, 9:30 AM Reflectors Worship (Disability Ministry) Sunday, 9:30 AM | Kids 11 AM | Adults

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Women’s Bible/Book Study Trustworthy - I & II Kings Tuesdays, 6:30 PM Contact Dea at deamt@sbcglobal.net Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday 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, 6:30-8:30 PM. Contact Rachel at littlescl@WeAreFaith.org Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays

Moms in the Middle Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 AM Contact Rebekah at middlescl@WeAreFaith.org Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays MEN Bible Study Saturdays, 7-8:30 AM Contact Rob at rhvankuiken@comcast.net Meets weekly Bible/Book Study Book of Philippians Wednesdays, 6:30 PM Contact Matt at mdlenting@sbcglobal.net Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN) Small Groups New Small Groups are forming both in-person and online. If you are interested in being part of a small group, please contact Kristen Fennema at CLsmallgroups@ WeAreFaith.org.

Marriage Ministry Groups See Care & Connections on page 14.

STUDENTS Faith Cedar Lake Students Middle School | High School Sundays, 5-7 PM Contact Colton at cebbens@WeAreFaith.org Meets weekly Stay connected with us & our activities via: Instagram: FaithstudentsCL Facebook: StudentsCL CARE CELEBRATE RECOVERY 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 Mondays, 6:30 PM Contact Jim/Brenda at celebraterecovery@ WeAreFaith.org 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 lost 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.

Contact the Cedar Lake Office or our Care Team at CLCare@WeAreFaith.org 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 14 for additional care groups.

CLASSES & EVENTS Prayer Gathering Wednesday | 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.

Discover Faith (Class 1) Sunday, Mar 7 | 1:30-3:30 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Sunday, Mar 21 | 1:30-3:30 PM

Contact Bonnie at bwitvoet@WeAreFaith.org or register at WeAreFaith.org/Join Baptism Class Tuesday, Feb 9 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 Karen at kbortko@WeAreFaith.org or register at WeAreFaith.org/Baptism

Praying Moms Ministry Denise at tdkuiper1@comcast.net Prayer Team Denise at t dkuiper1@comcast.net Technical Arts Caleb at cdutton@WeAreFaith.org Worship Team Caleb at cdutton@WeAreFaith.org

Membership & Baptism Celebrations March 14 & May 23 Getting Married?

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

SERVE Contact the following ministry leaders for more information or if you’d like to serve on one of these teams!

Card Ministry Denise at tkkuiper1@comcast.net Faith Family Market Becky at bhayes@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids (infant-5th grade) Ronda at rhuisman@WeAreFaith.org Faith Students (Middle School, High School) Colton at cebbens@WeAreFaith.org Frontline Team (includes greeters, welcome center, coffee service) Karla at kweemhoff@WeAreFaith.org Meal Ministry Heidi at rhvankuiken@comcast.net Photography Team Karen at kbortko@WeAreFaith.org

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DYER PASTOR’S NOTE I want to welcome you to Faith Church. I have the privilege of serving at the Faith Dyer campus. As you read about all that’s going on at Faith Church, it’s my hope and prayer that this church becomes home. We work very hard so that you will feel welcomed, accepted and an important part of our church family. We hope Faith Dyer is a safe place for you to grow and become more like Christ.

We believe God has given you unique gifts and talents. We hope to help you use those gifts to serve others, bless our region and honor God. What’s so exciting about Faith are all the places people can serve and care for others while also growing to be more like Christ.

Let us know how we can help you get more connected.

Pastor Dave Nearpass

WORSHIP

CONNECT

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

WOMEN

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) Sunday, 9 & 11 AM WeAreFaith.org/kids Follow Faith Kids on Facebook: FaithKidsWorship Instagram: Faithkids_dyer Reflectors Worship (Disability Ministry) Sunday, 11 AM The Bookstore is open before and after all weekend services.

The Coffee Shop is open the 2nd & 4th Sunday before and after services.

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Bible Studies Discerning The Voice of God (updated version) by Priscilla Shirer Tuesdays, 9:15 AM Begins March 9 Zoom Meeting Contact Pat at pjaracz@outlook.com or (708) 474-4132 for details and to register.

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

Quilters Mondays, 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 the 2nd & 4th Mondays

Prayer Group Mondays, 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: Moms of Littles (Morning Group) Fridays, 9-11:15 AM Contact Sherry at littlesdyeram@WeAreFaith.org Meets twice monthly Moms of Littles (Evening Group) Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 PM Contact Kristi 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 | Room 146 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) Small Groups If you would like information about other small groups, please visit the “Find A Group” page on our website at WeAreFaith.org/next steps.

Dalach Group Mike Dalach & Rich Wondaal mikedalach@gmail.com Farmer Group (Wed) Randy & Sue Farmer farmerrg@hotmail.com Lakie/Dennert Group Brian & Beth Dennert bdennert@WeAreFaith.org

Further details and updates on the class and other options for pre-marriage preparation during COVID restrictions can be found at WeAreFaith.org/marriage. Please contact Gina with questions. We will not stop preparing you for marriage!

It might just look a little different!

Marriage Enrichment We will be taking a pause for a few months and will return back to hosting groups in the fall of 2021.

Look for more information in the next addition of the Paper or at WeAreFaith.org/marriage.

Marriage Repair Individual marriage mentoring is available when you are in need of support and encouragement for your relationship on a more personal level.

Visit Marriage Support at WeAreFaith.org.

For more information and resources, visit WeAreFaith.org and the Marriage Ministry Facebook page @faithmarriageministry.

STUDENTS Middle School (6th-8th grade) Sundays, 5-7 PM | The Garage Contact Ronnie at rholmes@WeAreFaith.org Meets weekly

Jeanor (Most Awesome) Group John & Kathie Jeanor jjeanor@comcast.net

High School (9th-12th grade) Sundays, 5-7 PM | Atrium Contact Justin at jsommer@WeAreFaith.org Meets weekly

Nearpass Group Andy Nearpass anearpass@WeAreFaith.org

Stay connected with us & our activities via:

VanDrunen/Hamstra Group Elmer VanDrunen & Al Hamstra alberthamstra@hotmail.com

Youtube: faithstudentsdyer Instagram: faithstudentsdyer Facebook: faithstudentssdyer CARE

Marriage Ministry Group Contact Gina at marriages@WeAreFaith.org Your marriage is the most important earthly relationship you have and we believe that being proactive is the key to success in your marriage.

Here are some ways for you to thrive in your marriage.

Celebrate Recovery Tuesdays, 7-9 PM | The Garage Contact Bill 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

Preparing for Marriage Class is typically offered twice per year on Wednesdays in the spring and fall for dating and engaged couples.

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

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 Ann at asmit@WeAreFaith.org 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 Overcomers Mondays, 7 PM | Via Zoom Contact Andy at anearpass@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 (Disability Ministry) 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: ages 13-19 Green Room | Room 142/143 Adult Rooms: ages 20 and up Blue Room | Room 144/145 Red Room | Room 146/147 See page 14 for additional care groups

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

SERVE

12.1 Running Club Saturdays, 7 AM Centennial Park in Munster on Calumet Avenue (by the band stand) (Apr-Nov)

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. Get connected by serving at WeAreFaith.org/serve.

Saturdays, 8 AM Faith Dyer (Dec-Mar) Contact Yvonne at lottowin2222@yahoo.com Meets weekly CLASSES & EVENTS Book Club Thursday, 6:30 PM Via Zoom Contact Nancy at n.bates@comcast.net Email thebookstore@WeAreFaith.org for the link.

Meets the 4th Thursday of the month

Feb 25 - An Appalachian Summer by Ann Gabhart Mar 25 - Sensible Shoes by Sharon Garlough Brown Apr 22 - Dangerous Prayers by Craig Groeschel

Building & Grounds Looking for willing volunteers to serve building and grounds needs throughout the year. Needs such as set up and take down of tables and chairs, light cleaning, electrical, plumbing and HVAC, etc. Contact Bryan at bford@WeAreFaith.org Community Service Looking to fill hours for community service? We can help you out!

Contact Bryan at bford@WeAreFaith.org

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, Mar 7 | 2-4 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Sunday, Mar 21 | 2-4 PM Contact Bonnie at bwitvoet@WeAreFaith.org or register at WeAreFaith.org/Join Baptism Class Sunday, Feb 7 & Apr 25 | 9 AM Room 147 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 Membership & Baptism Celebrations March 13/14 | May 22/23 Getting Married?

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

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Discipleship Groups (D3) take place every Wednesday night at Faith Dyer. These are groups of 4 or 5 people who support each other as they seek to walk more closely with Christ together D3 Groups are a welcoming place for anyone to get to know other people at Faith Dyer while also learning what it means to follow Jesus in a relaxed and welcoming setting. If you have been wondering how to get connected at Faith, our D3 Groups are perfect for you.

Please consider joining us on Wednesday nights at 7 PM in the Atrium.

We are certain you will be blessed and encouraged as you join a discipleship group!

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HIGHLAND PASTOR’S NOTE Thanks for checking out “The Paper” and the Faith Highland info! I hope that as you’re reading this you and yours are doing well. It continues to be a strange season and we are attempting to navigate it as best as we can. We hope that the services and ministries provided can help meet your needs. If there are other ways in which we can be of service to you, or if you have questions about Faith Highland, please don’t hesitate to ask!

Pastor Jason DeVries

WORSHIP

High School (9th-12th grade) Sundays, 6-8 PM | Great Room

8910 Grace Street Highland, IN 46322 (219) 838-6231

Follow our Social Media Accounts to keep up to date with everything we are doing for Faith Students including fun events, any change of meeting times and holiday breaks.

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, 11 AM Reflectors Worship service for people with special needs.

Sunday, 11 AM Contact Amy at aboshears@WeAreFaith.org

CONNECT STUDENTS Middle School (6th-8th grade) Mondays, 6-8 PM | Great Room

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Instagram: FaithstudentsMH Facebook: FaithStudentsMH Contact Abdiel at avalerio@WeAreFaith.org 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 • Grief Share • Journey-22 week intensive study For more information contact Tim at thuizenga@WeAreFaith.org WOMEN’S SMALL GROUPS O’Quinn Small Group Wednesdays, 6:30-8 PM Contact Marian at m.stasi@sbcglobal.net Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays

Hurting Moms, Mending Hearts Wednesdays, 6:30-8 PM Contact Lynea at hhws2000@sbcglobal.net Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 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 (Infant-Kindergarten) Tuesday Evenings Contact Shawnna or Deanne at littleshigh@WeAreFaith.org Moms in the Middle Wednesdays, 9:15-11:15 AM Contact Kristy at middleshigh@WeAreFaith.org MEN’S SMALL GROUPS Promise Keepers Fridays, 6 AM Round the Clock-Highland Contact Fred at fswalek@att.net Meets every other Friday Men of Faith Group Thursdays, 7 PM Contact Tim at thuizenga@WeAreFaith.org

MIXED SMALL GROUPS Highland Small Group Sundays, 5 PM | Room 104 Contact Rich at rich@krooswyk.com Meets 2nd & 4th Sunday

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.

Roots Sundays, 6 PM Contact Ryan at ryan.buikema@westernsem.edu

See page 14 for additional care groups.

CARE Celebrate Recovery Meets at Faith Munster Campus 8411 Columbia Avenue Thursdays, 7-9 PM Contact Jim at jrpaglis@gmail.com CR is based on the original 12 Steps of recovery and the Beatitudes and is open to everyone as a place of rescue, restoration, safety, and renewal for those seeking God’s healing.

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/mentalhealth Meets weekly Friendship Tuesdays, 7 PM 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 Oct-May

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, Mar 21 | 12:30 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Sunday, Apr 11 | 12:30 PM Membership & Baptism Celebrations March 14 & May 23 Register online at WeAreFaith.org/join or contact our Highland office for more information.

Getting Married?

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

Contact Amy at aboshears@WeAreFaith. org Faith Kids Contact Shawnna at Srussell@WeAreFaith.org Faith Students Contact Abdiel at Avalerio@WeAreFaith.org Hospitality Contact Tim at thuizenga@WeAreFaith.org Security Contact Roger at cop298@yahoo.com Tech Arts Contact Trent at Theldt@WeAreFaith.org Worship Team Contact Andy at Aschultz@WeAreFaith.org Hospitality Contact Tim at Thuizenga@WeAreFaith. org Medical Contact Sherri at sherri.horvat@icloud.com Security Contact Roger at cop298@yahoo.com

SERVE SERVE OUR COMMUNITY Habitat for Humanity Local building opportunities Contact Kim at Highlandmissions@WeAreFaith.org

Grief Share Thursdays, 2 PM Contact Rich at pastorrich@WeAreFaith.org Help and encouragement after the death of a family member or friend.

Meets weekly

Kids Hope-Southridge Elementary School Contact Kim at Highlandmissions@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.

Meets weekly

NWI Food Bank Contact volunteers@foodbanknwi.org

Grace Beyond Borders Contact Kim at Highlandmissions@WeAreFaith.org

The Women’s Center of NWI Contact Heather at Heatherp@thewc.org SERVE AT FAITH HIGHLAND Reflectors Worship Service for people with special needs

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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 (15) and Gracie (13). 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, 1-4 PM Fri: 9 AM-1 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, 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.

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WOMEN Ladies DIY Classes Dates for the Ladies DYI class details will be announced as the dates approach - Start Time 6:30 PM For more class information, contact Jill at gadegar46@gmail.com MEN

Van Baren Group Brian Van Baren miniyacht3@gmail.com Young Adults Group Jeff Davis jeffdavis89.jd@gmail.com Marriage Ministry Groups See Care & Connections on page 16

Men’s Group Saturdays, 7-8:30 AM Contact Bob at rjeenigenburg@gmail.com Meets weekly

STUDENTS

ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN)

High School (9th-12th grade) Sundays, 6-8 PM Meets weekly at Faith Highland

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

Berridge Group Bob or Lisa Berridge blhberr@att.net Vree’s Group Bill & Sandy Vree vree6@comcast.net Mitchell Group Charles & Breanne Mitchell charlesmitchell1645@outlook.com Tuesday Women’s Group Marianne Eenigenburg mheenigenburg@gmail.com

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

Follow our Social Media accounts to keep up to date with everything we are doing for Faith Students, including fun events, any change of meeting times and holiday breaks.

Instagram: FaithstudentsMH Facebook: FaithStudentsMH Contact: Abdiel at avalerio@WeAreFaith.org CARE Celebrate Recovery Thursdays, 7-9 PM Contact Charles & Breanne at munstercr@WeAreFaith.org Celebrate Recovery (CR) is based on the original 12 steps of recovery and the Beatitudes, the actual words of

Jesus. CR is open to adults, 18 yrs and older as a place of rescue, restoration, safety and renewal for those seeking God’s healing from life’s hurts, hangups and habits.

Meets weekly. No chilcare provided.

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.

See page 14 for additional care groups or contact Pastor Rich at rbawinkle@WeAreFaith.org.

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

Maybe you’d be interested in serving on our Technical Arts Team?

Contact Mayi at mmorales@WeAreFaith.org Worship Team & Choir We would love to add to our worship team and choir.

Contact Jen at jwilson@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, Mar 21 | 3-5 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Sunday, Apr 11 | 3-5 PM Membership & Baptism Celebrations March 14 & May 23 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 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) Sundays at 11 AM Let’s come together and worship through songs, Bible teachings, discussion and hands-on learning experiences. Let’s explore & grow in what it means to follow Jesus. Does it sound like fun?! Want to serve in Faith kids? Contact Anne at acontreras@WeAreFaith.org

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