The Paper January Issue1 Vol. 2

THE PAPER

ISSUE 1 | VOL. 2 | JANUARY 2015

ONE WORD, ONE SENTENCE

BY PASTOR BOB BOUWER

WHO ARE THE NEARPASSES?

BY MARGIE DEVRIES

LEADERSHIP TRAINING RESIDENCY

BY MARGIE DEVRIES

CONTENTS 4 One Word, One Sentence 6 Who Are Andy & Judy Nearpass 8 Leadership Training Residency 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.

One of my favorite words in the English language is “Wow.” It’s simple, yet profound and suitable for dyslexics like me. People are drawn to “Wows.”

Studies show that if there is a rating scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being bad and 5 being amazing, and someone rates something as “5,” they will tell 9 others about this experience within 12 hours. They will tell 42 people about this wow experience within a week. But as the number decreases, fewer people will be told; if the experience is rated a “3,” making it lukewarm or a “Whoa” experience, people will tell no one.

We worship a “Wow!” God. Look around at His creation—the beautiful universe, a newborn baby and the intricacies of our human body. Contemplate the way in which God’s Son, Jesus, came into this world to save us. Ponder how, when Jesus was on earth, He healed people and performed amazing miracles. Yes, our God is a “Wow!” God. Too often Christians and their churches are a “Whoa” instead of a “Wow!” It has been our prayer and practice at Faith Church to create a wow experience in which people will be drawn to a wow God. We desire for people to stop and say “Wow”—being in awe of our God through our worship, preaching, children’s ministry, care ministry, etc.

Several years ago I had an epiphany in which God revealed my favorite sentence: If it’s alive, it’s meant to multiply. When Faith Church was studying the possibility of going to a multi-site church ministry, it brought me to the Scriptures where God says to “be fruitful and multiply.” It started at creation when God made a world with a built-in multiplication system. For example, a healthy tree has seeds that will drop to reproduce more trees.

One favorite word: “Wow!” One favorite sentence: If it’s alive, it’s meant to multiply. Let’s focus on impressing others with the “Wow” of Christ so the Kingdom can multiply!

Wow…the end!

Pastor Bob

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 and is still writing today.

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

When did you start on staff?

I started on the Faith Church staff December 1st (2014) as Pastor of Care Network.

What will you be doing in your new position?

I will be leading the Care Network Team and coordinating general pastor care, hospital calls and visitation. Also, I will be working with the elders to help provide congregational care.

You were Pastor Bob’s boss...what was that like?

I am glad you asked.

Early on in my ministry, I served Fourth Reformed Church in Holland, MI. I met Bob one day playing basketball, and as the Lord led, Bob served the church as student pastor. We became partners in ministry.

I remember taking a personality profile, and the person administering the tool said, “I don’t know if the two of you will get anything done, but I am sure you have fun together.” Well, we did get some ministry done, and we certainly had fun together for a couple a years.

Just a couple things about working with Bob: You always knew when he walked in the room because there was instant energy and excitement.

Also, I remember that Bob immediately started discipling a small group of men who became young leaders in the church.

Tell us about your family.

WHO ARE

ANDY AND

JUDY NEARPASS

Judy and I have three grown married children.

Angie is our oldest, and she lives with her husband Nathan outside of Boston. They met at Northwestern College in Iowa. They have three children: Thea who is 5, Caleb who is 3 and Naomi who is 2 months. Nathan is a pastor at a Chinese Bible Church.

Our son Dave and his wife, Aubrey, live in California. Dave was ordained in June and serves as a youth pastor at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Paramount [near LA]. Dave oversees the youth ministry and is a boss to his brother Nate. [Nate does Jr High ministry at Emmanuel Church.] He and his wife, Catherine, live near Dave and Aubrey.

Our children and grandchildren are truly a blessing. I just don’t know why they wanted to move so far away.

What are you excited about as you start on staff here?

I am excited to be working with Bob and Mike, who I have known for years, and I am very excited to be a part of a great staff here. Also, I look forward to being able to focus in ministry and using gifts in a specific area of ministry.

Anything else you want to share?

It was hard to say good bye to our Grace Church family, but Judy and I are ready to make Faith our church home—to be a part of the Faith family and serve the Lord here together. We know that the Lord has led us here, and we are looking forward to serving together.

ART CLASSES CONTEMPORARY THEATER This class will be a fun fusion of writing and performing.

Students will learn various writing styles such as poetry, rap, spoken word, fiction writing and playwriting. Students will also learn basic acting skills.

Ages: 6th-8th Grade Time: 3:45-5:15 PM Date: Wednesday, Feb 11-April 1 Class Size: 5-15 Students Tuition: $20 INTRO TO CERAMICS Come play with clay! This class is designed to teach students to create ceramic pieces using slab, coil, and other hand-building methods. Decorative techniques and simple glazing will also be covered. No experience with clay is needed. Students are encouraged to bring their own creative ideas and work at their own pace.

Ages: 14-Adults Time: 6:00-7:30 PM Date: Monday, February 9 – March 30 Class Size: 8-15 Students Tuition: $20

KIDS DIY CREATIVE CRAFTS If you love to be creative and do things yourself, you’ll love this class! If you’ve taken this class before, we have a whole new set of projects that you can personalize to make your very own. If you are new to this class, you will love the unique, hands-on projects that we create from everyday materials! You’ll go home with several craft projects and the inspiration to keep creating!

Ages: Grades 2-7 or ages 7-13 Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Date: Monday, February 9 – March 30 Class Size: 10-15 Students Tuition: $20

LADIES DIY CREATIVE CRAFTS Ladies DIY is for those experienced in crafting and those who would like to learn how to craft. In this 8-week class you will be doing a variety of Do-It-Yourself projects using many different materials. You will learn, share and be inspired by others and have your own unique creation to take home every week.

Ages: 14-Adult Time: 6:30-8:00 PM Date: Wednesday, February 11 – April 1 Class Size: 10-15 Students Tuition: $20

BASIC GRAFFITI LETTERING AND HANDSTYLES In this fun interactive class, students will learn how to write their names in graffiti-style lettering. Students will learn techniques to create special visual effects to make their name stand out as well as some basic color theory and composition. This is an introductory level course, however, it’s open to all levels due to the class format.

Guest lecturers may visit the class.

Ages: 6th-12th Grade Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Date: Wednesday, Feb 11-April 1 Class Size: 5-15 Students Tuition: $20

REGISTER FOR YOUR CLASS ONLINE

HAMMOND ARTS CENTER

HAC

5832 HOHMAN AVE. HAMMOND, IN 46324 HAMMONDARTSCENTER.ORG 219.937.6235

Have you ever sat in church and pondered the thought “If I were a pastor…?” or “If I could be a leader on stage with my guitar…?”

Faith Church believes there are people sitting in their seats that God is calling into ministry and those people might not realize it yet. Maybe they are presently busy running a company or managing an office, but deep in their gut, they know they are being called for a higher purpose.

To support these life callings as well as to sustain the growth the Lord has directed, in 2012, Faith Church began an intentional training program called “Leadership Training Residency (LTR)” to equip individuals with leadership potential as a campus pastor, a worship leader or in children’s ministry.

Individuals who participate in LTR may already have a full-time career but are responding to a call they feel God has placed on their life. Some LTR individuals are also enrolled in distance learning for seminary but realize the value of experience provided by hands-on learning opportunities in a group setting.

LTR residents can learn from Faith’s experience as both a U-turn church (helping churches revamp or turn around for the next generation) and multi-site church, as well as from the partnership with Dr. Burt Braunius and the Church Leadership Center. Residents get both hands-on experience in their field of ministry and biblical/theological training. LTR is a place for individuals with a passion for ministry to learn, grow and develop their skills.

The goal in each LTR track is to help qualified leaders refine the call they feel God has placed on their lives. This is achieved by converging classroom learning, hands-on experience, mentoring relationships and intentional assessments through cohorts. (A cohort is a group of people banded together, and each LTR track has its own cohort.) The size of each cohort is intentionally kept small-generally 8 or less-in order to create a shared community with honest feedback and offers individualized learning.

Our curriculum for the Pastor LTR track was designed to coordinate with the requirements of the “commissioned pastor” in the Reformed Church in America. Our curriculum completes four of ten competencies required for certification. The remaining requirements are completed by the individual within a three-year time period after they finish the Pastor LTR track. At the end of that time, they are tested and evaluated before they are ordained as a commissioned pastor.

Multi-site pastors at Faith Church are either ordained, commissioned, or working toward one of those goals. The Pastor LTR track has become one of the initial steps in the process for pastoral leadership at Faith Church.

LTR graduates, approved by our senior leadership to serve as teaching elders, have opportunities at multi-sites to teach; and they receive mentoring and coaching from our pastors. Other graduates are serving on the worship and children’s ministry teams. Three of our campus pastors have come through LTR and are working to complete the commissioned pastor process. So far we have trained about 70 people to move forward with Faith’s 20/20 vision as a multi-site church to reach the disconnected and grow the connected in Northwest Indiana and beyond.

To find out more information on LTR, please visit www.faithchurchonline.org, under the “About Us” tab, or you can request information via email: ltr@faithchurchonline.org.

LTR NOW OFFERS 6 DIFFERENT TRACKS PASTOR LTR 6 month residency for emerging church planters and campus pastors.

WORSHIP LTR 5 month residency for emerging worship leaders.

Children’s Ministry Leader LTR 5 month residency for emerging children’s ministry leaders.

LEADERSHIP LTR 5 month residency for church leaders, including potential and current elders, deacons and ministry leaders.

TECHNICAL ARTS LTR 5 week residency for individuals who lead in the technical arts ministry area.

SERVING LTR 5 week residency for individuals who lead as they serve in frontline ministries of the church.

PRAISE GOD!

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.

Faith Church

MISSIONS One way Faith is involved in community development mission around the world is through our partnership with World Vision. Since 2007 Faith Church has invested deeply into the community of Karaba, Rwanda.

Through running with Team World Vision, packing Caregiver Kits, and sponsoring children, we have been able to deeply invest in a significant way and radically alter the story for many people throughout the Karaba, Rwanda region.

CAREGIVER KIT EVENT

Beginning January 24/25, donations will be collected in envelopes provided in service. Each kit costs $22. Deadline for gifts is Feb 1 Mark your calendar to help pack kits as a part of our Intersections: Missions Experience, February 28/March 1 at the Dyer Campus.

TEAM WORLD VISION 1/2 MARATHON SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, September 6, 2015 Full Marathon Sunday, October 11, 2015 Contact Louie and Mary Cioe: cioe@sbcglobal.net or 219/864-1767

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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 Women of Beecher, join us this new year for warm fellowship, Bible Study & prayer time. Check us out on Thursday, Jan 16, 2015 at 7 pm.

Bring your Bible as we look at Philippians, chapter 3.

MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten) Thursday, Jan 15 & Jan 29, 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 Will resume in 2015. Watch weekend program for details. ● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN) Mini-Churches Contact Anne at acontreras@faithchurchonline.org Are you looking to get connected to a Mini-Church for the “One Big Story” Series? Check out the Faith Church Group Finder Link at: faithchurchonline.ccbchurch.com Click on “Find a Group.” ● STUDENTS Beecher 180 (6th–12th grade) Friday, 6:30 pm Contact:

Discovery Class Wednesday, Jan 21, 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 the 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

studentsbeecher@faithchurchonline.org

Security Team - Sharla Slings at slings6@att.net

● CARE

The Vine Bookstore – Contact Patti at shepard_rp@netzero.com

Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays

Faith Family Market 1st & 3rd Thursday, 6-7 pm (No appointment needed) Contact Rachel at rmalkowski@faithchurchonline.org 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.

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 Faith Family Market - Contact Rachel at rmalkowski@faithchurchonline.org or Stephaie at stephaniecmc@sbcglobal.net

● EVENT & CLASSES

CEDAR LAKE WORSHIP

Cedar Lake Ministries 13701 Lauerman Street 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 The Best Yes, by Lysa Terkeurst Tuesday, 7 pm - CAC Contact Karla at kweemhoff@faithchurchonline.org Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday This study will help us: 1) Cure the “disease to please” with biblical understanding of the command to love, 2) escape the guilt of disappointing others by learning the secret of the small “no,” and 3) overcome the agony of hard choices by embracing a wisdom-based, decision-making process.

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 Fight: Winning the Battles that Matter Most by Craig Groeschel Wednesday, 6:30 pm - Space next to the CAC

Contact Matt at mdlenting@sbcglobal.net Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday ● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN) Mini-Churches Contact Anne at acontreras@faithchurchonline.org Are you looking to get connected to a Mini-Church for the “One Big Story” Series? Check out the Faith Church Group Finder Link at: faithchurchonline.ccbchurch.com Click on “Find a Group.” ● STUDENTS CL One80 (6th-12th grade) Wednesday, 6:30 pm - CAC Contact Jason at jasons@faithchurchonline.org Winter Retreat Spots are going fast! January 17-19 at SpringHill Camps.Cost is $135 until January 1.

Sign up at faithchurchstudents.com. ● 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, toilet paper), brown paper bags and plastic bags.

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.

Discovery Class Sunday, Jan 11, 2-4 pm - CAC 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.

Thursday Night FIT CLUB Jan 8-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.

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.

CL180 Ding Dong Ditch!

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 Love Greatly Monday, 9 am - Room 145 Begins Jan 12 Contact April at AprilovesGod@gmail.com Meets weekly

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, Jan 5 at 7 pm Atrium Sing the weekend of Jan 10/11.

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.

We will reconvene on Jan 12, 2015.

Mini-Churches Contact Anne at acontreras@faithchurchonline.org Are you looking to get connected to a Mini-Church for the “One Big Story” Series? Check out the Faith

Church Group Finder Link at: faithchurchonline.ccbchurch.com Click on “Find a Group.” ● 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 No meeting January 4 180 (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 care groups on Tuesday. 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 Respite Program Friday, Jan 9, 5:30-8:30 pm 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 Servanteer Celebration Saturday, Jan 24, 11 am - 1:30 pm Calling all Reflectors servant volunteers! This is a special lunch and fellowship time celebrating YOU! Please RSVP at reflectorsministry.org.

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 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: www.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, 6:30 am Erie Lackawanna Trail, Highland (Ridge & Kennedy Ave) 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 Discovery Class Adult & Student Sunday, Jan 7, 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 Baptism Class Sunday, Jan 18 at 9 am Contact Bonnie at bzegers@faithchurchonline.org Baptism Service is the weekend of March 7/8.

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 faithchurchonline.org under Events and Classes.

SpringHill Day Camp will return to the Dyer campus this summer.

Choose one of two weeks: June 15-19 or June 22-26. ALL kids that have completed Kindergarten through 4th grade are welcome.

More information, including volunteer opportunities, coming soon!

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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.

Join us in Faithful Grounds for our new Hot Topic nights.

Every other month, we will investigate contemporary subject matter from a biblical perspective.

We will explore how the Bible is the definitive source of hope—teaching how the good news about Jesus Christ actively undermines the sins that occupy present day.

THE TOPIC

SOCIAL INJUSTICE A CONVERSATION WITH PASTOR BOB BOUWER

JANUARY 13, 7 - 8PM RECOMMENDED READING ON THIS TOPIC

BOOK: BLOODLINES

AUTHOR: JOHN PIPER AVAILABLE IN THE VINE BOOKSTORE

C ALVIN COLLEGE PRESENT S

THE JANUARY SERIES

Join us for the January Series every weekday from January 7-27 in Faithful Grounds.

Take your lunch break with us, from 11:30 am-12:30 pm and be educated on a variety of topics that affect our culture today.

January 7 (Wed): Bobette Buster “Storytelling and the Arc of Transformation” January 8 (Thu): William Hurlbut “Chemicals to Consciousness: The Mystery of the Human Mind” January 9 (Fri): Bryan Stevenson “Why Mass Incarceration Defines Us as a Society” January 12 (Mon): Craig Detweiler “iGods: How Technology Shapes our Spiritual and Social Lives” January 13 (Tue): Tova Friedman “Kinderlager: Reflections of a Child Holocaust Survivor” January 14 (Wed): Richard M. Daley “CEO of the City” January 15 (Thu): James Fishkin “When the People Speak: Deliberate Democracy” January 16 (Fri): Roxana Saberi “On the Streets of Tehran” January 19 (Mon): Alyce Claerbaut “Jazz Great Billy Strayhorn: Beyond the Peaceful Side” January 20 (Tue): David Katz “The Rational Un-fattening of America’s Families” January 21 (Wed): Elizabeth Dias “Covering TIME” January 22 (Thu): Adm. James Stavridis “A Navy Admiral’s Thoughts on Global Security” January 23 (Fri): Larry Louters “Demonstrating the Wonder of Chemistry: Discovering God’s Majesty in the Minuscule” January 26 (Mon): Paul Marshall “The Global Assault on Christians” January 27 (Tue): Jerry Sittser “Adversity and Spiritual Formation”

Hammond WORSHIP

Hammond Academy of Science and Technology (H.A.S.T.) 33 Muenich Court 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

CONNECT ● WOMEN

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 Are you looking to get connected to a Mini-Church for the “One Big Story” Series? Check out the Faith Church Group Finder Link at: faithchurchonline.ccbchurch.com Click on “Find a Group.”

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 with their grocery needs.

Open the 1st & 3rd Sunday

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 Discovery Class Sunday, Jan 25, 3-5 pm - HAC 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.

Hammond Worship Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, Jan 13, 6:45 pm - Hammond Arts Center Contact Jen at jwilson@faithchurchonline.org To sing Sunday, Jan 18

SERVE

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

CONNECT ● WOMEN

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 ● ADULTS (Men & Women) Mini-Churches Contact Anne at acontreras@faithchurchonline.org Are you looking to get connected to a Mini-Church for the “One Big Story” Series? Check out the Faith Church Group Finder Link at: faithchurchonline.ccbchurch.com Click on “Find a Group.”

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 *Coffee House Tuesday, Jan 13 & 27 - 7-9 pm Panera Bread in Schererville ● CARE Friendship Tuesdays, 7 pm – Great Room Contact Amy Boshears at 219-865-3751 A ministry for developmentally disabled adults.

Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

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 Discovery Class Sunday, Jan 18, 12:30 pm Contact the Highland Office highlandoffice@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.

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.

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SCHERERVILLE WORSHIP

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

CONNECT Region Runners Thursdays at 9 am Saturdays at 7 am Meet in the Campagna gym parking lot Contact Kenna Walsh at kwalsh@faithchurchonline.org All levels welcome … whether you’re a beginner and favor walking or are an advanced runner, man or woman.

Work up to a 5K with us! We run rain, sun, or snow. Get tips on running and ways to stay healthy.

New for 2015 Wednesday Nights Bible studies for: Men - all ages Women - all ages Basic Questions about Christianity Wednesday, 6-8 pm Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday Sign up at the Welcome Center Open Gym Night Wednesday, 6-8 pm Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday Basketball and access to weight room.

● CARE Prayer Ministry Meets before and after each Sunday service. Contact Terrence Pierce at 219-718-1231 for more information.

SERVE 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. ● EVENTS & CLASSES Discovery Class Wednesday, Feb 11, 6-9 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 the website

VALPARAISO WORSHIP

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.

CONNECT ● WOMEN

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 Are you looking to get connected to a Mini-Church for the “One Big Story” Series? Check out the Faith Church Group Finder Link at: faithchurchonline.ccbchurch.com Click on “Find a Group.” ● 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, Jan 15, 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 January 4 at 11:45 am Please join us for an all-church lunch and bring a dish or dessert to share.

Discovery Class Sunday, Jan 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 the website.

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

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The Faith Church App has been updated!

Do you have the Faith Church app on your Android tablet?

Be sure to visit the Play Store and download the app or get the update to reflect the latest changes that have be made to the app. It’s now optimized for the Android tablet to give you a brilliant experience as you hear sermons, music, see The Paper and more!

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.