The Paper March/April, Issue 2 Vol. 5 by Faith Church

ISSUE 2 VO LU M E 5 M A R /A P R 2 017 1

CONTENTS 4 Anything But Ordinary

21 Beecher

6 Reach Project Update

22 Cedar Lake

10 Questions Jesus Asks

24 Dyer

12 Missions Update

27 Hammond

18 Care & Connections

28 Highland

20 Santo Domingo Update

30 Schererville 31 Valparaiso

Content deadline is due the 7th of every other month for the next issue. Submit to: kjustice@WeAreFaith.org

Thanks to Faith Photographer Bruce Peerson for this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cover photo! Interested in getting a pic on the cover? Email Josh Roeda at jroeda@wearefaith.org

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:

1 | 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 (infants5th 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.

2 | 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 can 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.

3 | 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.

ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY B Y : M A RI LYN MI LLER

hat is more ordinary than taking a walk?

I try to walk around the perimeter of my neighborhood several times a week, and it’s a very ordinary walk. It’s about a mile and a half, and I walk by homes and a park, a basketball court and more homes. In Bible times, walking was not for exercise. It was, of course, the main way to get around. The dusty roads could be crowded with walkers – going to market, visiting relatives, walking to temple. They even had to walk to get water from a communal well. Walking was common and very ordinary. On one particular day, two people were walking on the road to Emmaus, a town about seven miles from Jerusalem. And as they walked they talked about the events of the past few days. The events they were discussing were anything but ordinary. They were the most extra-ordinary events in all of human history. They were talking about Jesus’ trial, crucifixion and His death. They were confused by all that had happened. It hadn’t been that long ago that they had left everything to follow Jesus, their Messiah. Now the One they believed to be Messiah, was dead. What now for them?

rdinary begins to become extra-ordinary

As they walked, another man joined them. And he asked what they were talking about? They were pretty incredulous that this stranger had no idea what had been happening, and they asked him, “Are you the only one in Jerusalem who doesn’t know about these things?” “What things?” inquired the stranger. The two went on to explain about Jesus – who He was and what He had taught them. Then they explained how the religious leaders had delivered Him to be killed, even in the worst possible way, He was crucified. An ordinary walk – but their conversation was about events that were extra-ordinary. They continued their reporting. They told of women who had gone to Jesus’ tomb early that morning and found His body was gone. They had seen angels who said Jesus was alive. At that moment, the man began to speak. “Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained the Scriptures concerning Himself.” As they were approaching Emmaus, they urged Him to stay with them because it was growing dark. “When He was at table with them, He took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him.”

And then he was gone. And the two went back to Jerusalem and found the 11 disciples who were all together, and “the walkers” told them, “The Lord has risen indeed.” And they went on to tell of their time with Him.

2,000-year perspective

Today, some 2,000 years later, we know the whole story. We know Jesus rose on that third day to provide eternal life and the forgiveness of sins to anyone who believes. But for those of us who have been believers for a long time, for those who heard the Easter story as children, has this amazing miraculous story become “ordinary?” Have we become numb, even complacent about the power of the story of Easter? Have we let our culture overshadow our amazement of what has been done for us? Faith Church provides a setting to help us remember well. Good Friday services are solemn and sacred as we reflect on the pain of the cross and the significance of that horrible day. Then Easter services give us hope – hope for life now and life eternal with Jesus.

ow can I change the Easter experience this year?

First, we can be sure we are prepared spiritually and emotionally for dealing with the significance of the event. That could include re-reading the Easter story in the gospels and spending time meditating on the passages (Matthew 26-28, Mark 14-16, Luke 22-24 and John 18-21). Then, once we’ve dealt with our own hearts, how meaningful would it be to share your personal Easter story with someone else? Your story might be the catalyst for someone else giving thought to the real meaning of Easter. Planning for these services has been in the works for months. Why? Because they are important. They are important for Jesus followers and for those who have not yet decided to follow Him. “We want lost people to have an extra ordinary experience by seeing Jesus,” says Pastor Bob Bouwer. “We hope believers will experience a new realization that the risen Lord walks with us, even when we don’t see Him.” A young man in his 20s came to the Christmas Behold the Wonder presentation. “I get it now,” he said. “I see who Jesus really is.” That’s our prayer for Easter services, too. So what is your role? Ask God with whom you might take an ordinary walk, a walk which will allow them to experience first-hand the extra-ordinary love of our Savior, Jesus.

You might be wondering what is happening and what is next for the Reach Project. We have a variety of things happening both near and far.

BRAZIL

FAITH HIGHLAND As part of the Reach Project, Faith Highland is entering into a multi-faceted technology upgrade to provide an excellent experience no matter where you are within the church. Cameras are going to be installed

One of the things Faith Church is funding through the

to show what is happening on our platform during

Reach Project is the building of a vocational school in

worship services. With our long, narrow Worship Center,

conjunction with First Presbyterian Church of Manaus

this will allow a closer connection to those who are

(IPM), which is planting other churches in the city of

leading worship. Screens will be installed to improve

Manauas and along the Rio Negro and Amazon Rivers.

sight lines in our balcony and also throughout our

IPM held a groundbreaking this past Fall, which Pastor

facility so that people will not miss what is happening.

Bob was able to attend, and since then, they have worked

This also positions Faith Highland to have its own

tirelessly to make great progress on the school.

“Well”, as Dyer does, in the future. After this, attention will turn to some upgrades in the Great Room.

Unfortunately, the heavy rain season damaged the main floor slab that was poured and thus has slowed things down. IPM has since re-poured the slab and is now able to move forward with the rest of the construction. In spite of this delay, IPM is planning on completing the first floor, so classes can hopefully begin by early May. More work will still need to be completed including a second floor, which will have dorm-style rooms to help host mission teams. Faith Church hopes to start sending

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Faith Santo Domingo continues to grow with the Reach fund supporting this international church. They are hoping to move into a new facility that will allow them to meet on Sunday mornings and also serve as a base to start a multiplying movement of churches in the Dominican Republic.

teams once this project is complete.

MORE TO COME...

We are excited to work with this thriving ministry down

behind-the-scenes planning (getting designs approved

in Brazil as they are seeing God do amazing things. Here are some highlights:, 2,000 individuals made decisions for Christ this past Easter, 419 people are going through a discipleship training course and 700 new members joined

In addition to these projects, Faith Dyer is doing some by city, permits, etc.) for both family and preschool bathrooms at the campus. We don’t have exact dates on when work will begin, but be on the lookout for future communication.

in 2016!

THE GOSPEL OF JUDAS & OTHER EXCLUDED GOSPELS TUESDAY, APRIL 4 7-8 PM IN FAITHFUL GROUNDS

SPEAKER: DR. BRIAN DENNERT THURSDAY, N O V. 2 6 HOSTED BY THE VINE BOOKSTORE & FAITHFUL GROUNDS - FAITH DYER

RECOMMENDED

READING

Sat, Mar. 11

9-11 am in Faithful Grounds at Faith Dyer Artist: Jessica Mattingly | For kids ages 7 & up

Cost: $15

(includes cocoa, snacks and supplies for a finished product)

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES (All campuses worship together at the Dyer Campus.) Thursday, April 13 at 7* PM & Friday, April 14 at 5* & 7 PM Faith Kids Nursery* | No Reflectors

EASTER SERVICES Beecher: Sunday, April 16 at 9* & 11 AM* Cedar Lake: Sunday, April 16 at 7, 9* & 11 AM*+ Dyer: Saturday, April 15 at 6 PM* Sunday, April 16 at 7, 9* & 11 AM*+ Hammond: Sunday, April 16 at 9** & 11 AM* Highland: Saturday, April 15 at 5 PM* Sunday, April 16 at 9* & 11 AM* Schererville: Sunday, April 16 at 8 & 10 AM* Valparaiso: Sunday, April 16 at 10 AM* *Faith Kids: infant-5th grade **Faith Kids: Nursery only + Reflectors

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BOOK OF THE MONTH

Grace is Greater by Kyle Idleman

The Resurrection And You by Josh & Sean McDowell

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QUESTIONS

JESUS ASKS BY: AN DY N EA R PAS S

have often heard it said, “When I get to heaven I know what question I am going to ask Jesus.” I think we all have unanswered questions. Let’s face it, there are many things we would like to know that we don’t have answers to. But, I don’t think the first thing we will do when we enter the presence of the Lord is to ask Him our questions. I think we will fall on our face.

Questions aren’t bad; in fact, they help us dig deeper into things. As we question and probe, we learn and grow. But maybe, just maybe, as good as my questions might be, there are other questions I should consider; like the questions that Jesus asked others. This is something that I don’t remember considering before, that is, until last summer. Last July Judy and I had the opportunity to go back to Cedar Campus, an Intervarsity camp in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, for their Pastor’s Family Camp. We joined other Pastors and their families (the Pitzenberg family for one) for a week of refreshment and fellowship. The speaker for the week was Pastor Ben Patterson. Ben not only spoke to us, but he and his wife, Loretta, pastored the pastors and their families. Each day Ben taught from scripture, from questions Jesus asked. We were blessed and challenged by his teaching. I remember a car ride with Pastor Bob a short time after we returned from Cedar Campus. I shared with him some of Ben’s teaching. Immediately Bob said, “Let’s ask Ben if we can use his teaching outline, and then let’s ask him if he would be willing to come Faith Church and kickoff the series.” Ben liked the idea and he graciously agreed to give the first message in the series here at Faith the weekend after Easter. We are in for a treat. As we consider Questions Jesus Asked, I believe we will learn a great deal about ourselves and about Jesus. I believe we will wrestle with life’s truly important questions. We will consider questions that have to do with the concerns and fears that those close to Jesus had. Jesus asks questions like these: Why are you afraid when I am with you? Why were you looking for Me? Didn’t you know I had to be about My Father’s business? Do you still not know Me? Don’t you know what the Bible says about My suffering? Do you love Me? I believe as we unpack these questions we will begin to read scriptures differently. I also think the Lord will build up our faith in Him. And I think we will see that Jesus’ questions of us are questions we need to deal with. I am grateful for Ben’s insights and excited that we can now all share in this series. You may not have heard of Pastor Ben Patterson. He was the former chaplain at Hope College, and he is currently the chaplain at Westmont College in California where he has been for 16 years. Ben Patterson is a husband and father, a pastor, a conference speaker, a Christian author, and someone who speaks the truth. I have sat under his preaching several times over the years, and every time he has been used by GOD to challenge me. You will not want to miss Ben or the messages that follow in this series. Plan to invite people to come with you and hear him the weekend of April 22/23. Let’s be challenged by Jesus’ questions as we let Him ask us these probing questions.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Faith Church has a global focus on Leadership Development through two significant partnerships. Leadership Resources International (LRI) LRI works in developing leaders and pastors through a cohort mentoring program. Faith Church is currently supporting a cohort of 12 pastors in Southeast Asia. Over the course of the next four years, these leaders will meet twice a year to learn from teachers within LRI. In turn, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be responsible for sharing what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned with their peers in between the formal training. LRI calls this training TNT - Training National Trainers. Through this work, the initial training from LRI leaders will be multiplied exponentially with an estimated number of at least 1,000 trained leaders being sent out in Southeast Asia through our partnership. Onesimus Nesib Seminary (ONS) Through our partnership with ONS in Aira, Ethiopia, Faith Church is coming alongside pastors in their final years of formal pastoral education. The evangelical church is growing at an exponential rate in Ethiopia. Because of the rapid growth, pastors are in high demand. Many pastors lead as many as four-to-six congregations. By sponsoring these pastors, we are a piece of that exponential growth and are directly impacting the ability for the church to continue to grow. In 2017 we would like to sponsor 25 pastors. Individuals from Faith are invited to sponsor a pastor in completing their education. Sponsorship is $40 per month for 10 months ($400 total). If interested, email missions@wearefaith.org.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT In 2008, Faith Church began walking alongside World Vision in a small community called Karaba, Rwanda. Since then many of you have participated in building our relationship through child sponsorship, running with Team World Vision, sponsoring caregiver kits or promise packs, and so much more. In 2011, we were able to see the fruit of our work firsthand, which we celebrated through our church-wide series called, “The Hole in Our Gospel”. This year we celebrate the completion of World Vision’s work in Karaba, Rwanda and continue on in our partnership in Simbi, Rwanda. The needs in Simbi are great, and we are excited to wrap our arms around this new community and bring our prayers and resources in order to change the world one relationship at a time. Join us in sponsoring a child in Simbi through World Vision or running for clean water in Simbi and all of Rwanda. Child profile packets will be available at all campuses the weekend of March 4 and 5 and representatives from Team World Vision will be onsite to answer questions.

PRAYER TEAM TRAINING “Growing in Prayer” Mar 4, 2017

BOOK CLUB

Dyer Campus, Rooms 146/147 8:30-11:30 AM. Refreshments provided. Open to all campuses.

March 23, 6:30-8:30 PM

To register, email Marianne at mheenigenburg@gmail.com

Book: Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis

Room 146

April 27, 6:30-8:30 PM Room 146

Book: Waves of Mercy by Lynn Austin

Tuesday, April 11

6:30 - 8:30 PM in Faithful Grounds at Faith Dyer

Artist: Jan Krediet | Cost: $25

(includes coffee, snacks & supplies for a finished product)

Registration opens March 27 at WeAreFaith.org Any questions contact Beth at bfrank@WeAreFaith.org

BAPTISM CLASS DYER CAMPUS | SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 9 AM IN ROOM 146/147

The Baptism class is for parents who wish to have their child/children baptized. This class is a way for you to understand baptism and to partner with you in the journey of pointing your child to Jesus.

DISCOVER FAITH & PARTNER WITH FAITH Discover Faith Classes

Partner with Faith Classes

Beecher – Sunday, March 5 from 12:30-3:00 PM

Beecher - Sunday, March 26 from 12:30-3 PM

Cedar Lake - Tuesday, March 7 from 6:30-9:00 PM

Cedar Lake - Tuesday, March 21 from 6:30-9 PM

Dyer – Sunday, April 30 from 3-5:30 PM

Dyer – Thursday, March 16 from 6:30-9 PM

Highland – Sunday, April 30 from 12:30-3:00 PM

Highland – Thursday, March 16 from 6-9 PM

Schererville – Sunday, March 5 from 1-3:30 PM

Schererville – Sunday, March 19 from 1-3:30 PM

Valparaiso – Sunday, April 30 from 3-5:30 PM

Valparaiso – Thursday, March 16 from 6:30-9 PM

PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE The Preparing for Marriage Class exists to prepare and encourage couples to both FAITH STUDENTS begin and continue a relationship that will honor God and build a strong and healthy marriage together. This class is open to dating, engaged and newly married couples as they think about how to honor God in their relationships. The Preparing for Marriage Class takes place twice per year in the fall and spring. This is a 6 week class that meets on consecutive Wednesdays from 7 PM-9 PM with optional dinner from 5:45-6:45 PM. The next class will be held April 5 - May 10.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! General Seating: $15 Meet & Greet: $25 Tickets rise to $20 & $30 after April 30th.

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CARE & CONNECTIONS ALL CAMPUSES INVITED CARE Courageous Love Mondays, 6:30 PM Faith Dyer - Garage Prayer Room Contact Karyn at kjustice@WeAreFaith.org This confidential ministry provides love, encouragement, support and hope to moms of LGBT children. Meets the 3rd Monday each month Overcomers Mondays, 7 PM Faith Dyer - Rooms 144/145 Contact Marlys at daveip@hotmail.com This ministry is for patients and caregivers of patients with life-altering illnesses. Meets the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month Our Hope Tuesdays, 7-9 PM Faith Dyer - Prayer Room Contact Jeri at jeri.darchuck@tecmungo.com Grief support group for women Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month Celebrate Recovery Tuesdays, 7-9 PM Faith Dyer - The Garage Contact Jim C at celebraterecovery@WeAreFaith.org Fridays, 7-9 pm | Hammond Arts Center Contact Jim P 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 Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s healing from lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hurts, hang-ups and habits. Meets weekly Celebration Station Tuesdays, 6:45 PM Faith Dyer - Farm/Jungle Contact Beckie at bhayes@WeAreFaith.org

Celebration station 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. Divorce Care Thursdays, 7 PM Faith Cedar Lake - Rooms 101/102 Contact Charlie at (219) 374-6041 Meets weekly Fresh Hope Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM Faith Highland Contact Vinnie at vadams@WeAreFaith.org Fresh Hope is our Mental Health Support Group. This group is both for individuals who have a mental health challenge AND their loved ones (family members, close friends). For more information, visit WeAreFaith.org/connect/care-support/mental-health. NA-The Grace Street Recovery Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 PM Faith Highland - Room 201 Contact Rob Pettit at (219) 381-6768 This is an open meeting where all are welcome, but only members are encouraged to speak. OA- Overeaters Anonymous Fridays, 10-11 AM Faith Highland - Room 101 Contact Barb Russo at (219) 742-3397 Steps and Traditions study style with guest speakers every week. Meets weekly

CONNECTIONS Faith Singles Thursdays, 7-9 PM Faith Dyer - Room 146 Contact Sandy Reitsma at faithsingles@WeAreFaith.org Meets weekly

Marriage Ministry Groups Faith Dyer Contact Gina at marriages@WeAreFaith.org Your marriage health is vital! Whether you are preparing for marriage, want to enrich your relationship or are experiencing needed repair, Faith Church is committed to helping marriage relationships grow. Preparing for Marriage is offered twice per year. Detailed information about weddings can be found on WeAreFaith.org (Connect-Events & Classes-Weddings). Marriage Enrichment is offered every Wednesday night at the Dyer campus. See Dyer page for dates and times of classes. Marriage Repair is ongoing. Visit the Marriage Support page on WeAreFaith.org (Connect-Care & Support-Marriage Support) for more information. 12.1 Running Club Saturdays, 8 AM Faith Dyer Contact Louie & Mary Cioe at cioe@sbcglobal.net Meets Weekly 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 Card Connection Thursday, 6:30 PM Faith Dyer - Room 140 18

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 Faith Dyer - Rooms 140/141 Contact Carol at (708) 367-0283 We knit & crochet for those in need. Meets the 2nd Thursday each month

WORK IN A

TRADE?

Do you have a specific trade in carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, etc.? Our Facilities Team wants to get to know you! Interested? Contact Bryan Ford at bford@wearefaith.org 19

FAITH SANTO DOMINGO UPDATE BY: DAVID MOJICA GRACE & PEACE! Hi FC family! We continue to pound away and pray like mad in our desire to see a mighty move of God’s Spirit restoring lives to wholeness and multiplying this ministry. We sense something bursting at the seams as we continue to engage with both parents and children in our public school ministry. We are happy to report that our Christmas celebration at the public school we are active in was a resounding success. The place was packed with over 500 kids, teachers and parents. Our arts and music ministry in the schools is bearing good fruit, and we are close to partnering with three other schools as part of our church planting strategy. Our vision for 2020 is to plant five churches in the Greater Santo Domingo area and for these plants to be birthed out from these public schools. God has granted us favor and we will have an outreach service on Sunday, February 12 at one of these schools. We connected with about 150 parents last week and will connect with parents of 5th-8th graders this week. We are distributing flyers and personally inviting parents to come out on the 12th. The 50+ voice choir and the dance team that we are forming will perform at this event. It’s exciting to see new disciples inviting and involved in the planning stages of the Feb. 12th event. They will volunteer in all areas of ministry and will help with follow-up of those who the Holy Spirit will convict and bring to the fold on the 12th.

On another note, those we baptized in early December are close to finishing their small group leadership training and have been active in respective small groups. In fact, many of them are taking the lead in sharing the Word with our coaching. We are overjoyed in seeing them speak with boldness about Christ to others. We are seeing new people come to Christ at these small group gatherings but also come out for Sunday worship. These small group trainees should be ready to lead their own group in the next two weeks. As I mentioned earlier, we are currently engaged in a particular public school and we are discerning whether this would be the place God is calling our campus to relocate to and hold Sunday worship at. We already have the “green light” to do so. If this should be the location God is placing in our hearts to relocate to, we would need to do some minor repairs and sprucing up. We are also looking into another spot not too far from where the school is located to relocate our campus to. Please pray for: • God’s Word to convict and instill saving faith in the hearts of parents and the community at large at our Feb. 12th Outreach • Breakthroughs and abundant favor with administrators and parents at public schools • Greater clarity in where God is calling us to relocate to, where to hold Sunday worship services at, and what communities we should engage in dynamic ministry in. We thank God for you every day and for your continued partnership in the gospel!

BEECHER WORSHIP

Meeting March 3, 17, 31 | April 21 | May 5, 19

201 E. Church Road, Beecher, IL 60401

Stitchin’ Sisters Tuesdays, 9:30 AM Contact Marietta Koster at (708) 258-6450 or email lkmkkos12@att. net Meets 1st Tuesday of each month

FaithChurchBeecher Service Times: Sun, 9 & 11 am *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th grade) Sun, 9 & 11 am The Vine bookstore is open after all weekend services.

● MEN Men’s Bible/Book Study Contact Bob DeYoung at backhoe1957@gmail.com Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month

● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN) Want to serve? Want to be connected? Marriage Ministry Groups Have prayer needs? Need more information about Faith-Beecher or any See Care & Connections on page 20 classes/events? Complete the tear-off portion of the weekend program & submit it to the Welcome & Hospitality ● STUDENTS Center. Faith Beecher Students Contact Heidi at hmccraw@WeAreFaith.org

CONNECT

● WOMEN Women’s Daytime Bible Study When Trouble Comes by Phil Ryken Tuesdays, 1-2:30 PM Contact Ann at asmit@WeAreFaith. org This study looks at how various Bible characters responded to difficulties. Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. Women’s Evening Bible Study Studying the Book of Ephesians Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM Contact Barb at bennbarb2@gmail.com Books available in the Vine for $6.50. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month MOPs - Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten) Thursdays, 9-11 AM Contact Megan at mopsbchr@WeAreFaith.org Meeting March 2, 16, 30 | April 20 | May 4, 18 MITM - Moms in the Middle (Moms of School-Age Children) Fridays, 9-11 AM Contact Katie or Rachel at mitmbchr@WeAreFaith.org

Middle School (6th-8th grade) 2nd & 4th Fridays, 6-8 PM Meeting March 10, 24 | April 14, 28 | May 12, 26 April 7 - Volume Night for all campuses at the Cedar Lake facility High School (9th-12th grade) 1st & 3rd Sundays, 5-7 PM Meeting March 5, 19 | April 2, 23 | May 7, 21 April 7 - Volume Night for all campuses at the Cedar Lake facility ● CARE (Additional care groups available. See page 20) Faith Family Market Thursdays, 6-7 PM (No appointment needed) Contact Stephanie at StephWiater@gmail.com. Open 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month ● CLASSES & EVENTS SAVE these DATES: Pathway to Membership Includes two classes, both are required for membership. Discover Faith is a prerequisite for Partner with Faith.

Contact Leanne at lmast@WeAreFaith. org. Discover Faith is a prerequisite for Partner with Faith class. Discover Faith (Class 1) Sunday, March 5, 12:30-3 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Sunday, March 26, 12:30-3 PM Join date is May 6/7. Register online at WeAreFaith.org or get a paper registration form at the Community & Connections board. Faith Beecher Camp Out July 28&29 at Lake Louise Contact Rebecca Imig at imrebecca5@gmail.com for more details.

SERVE There are many ways to get involved at Faith - Beecher. Contact the following ministry leaders for more information about serving on one of these teams. Care & Share Team (card & meal ministry) Contact Marietta at lkmkkos12@att.net Coffee Ministry Contact Christa at c.roszak@yahoo.com Faith Family Market Contact Stephanie at StephWiater@gmail.com Faith Kids (Infant - 5th grade) Leah at lprairie@WeAreFaith.org or Rachel at rmalkowski@WeAreFaith.org Faith Students (6th-12th grade) Heidi at hmccraw@WeAreFaith.org Frontline Team Contact Frank at basile.f@sbcglobal.net Moms Nation (MOPS/Moms in the Middle) Contact Christie at cpostma@WeAreFaith.org Prayer Team Contact Bob at backhoe1957@gmail.com Worship - Musicians & Techies wanted! Are you an instrumentalist or vocalist interested in serving? Contact Scott at smattingly@WeAreFaith.org Interested in helping with Tech during our worship services (media, lights & sound)? Contact Tim at thartig@WeAreFaith.org

CEDAR LAKE WORSHIP 6729 W. 133rd Ave Cedar Lake, IN 46303 New Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8:30 AM-4 PM Fri: 8:30 AM-2 PM If you need assistance on Wednesdays, please call Sue at (219) 864-0300 FaithChurchCedarLake

● MEN

● CARE

Bible Study Saturdays, 7-8:30 AM Contact Terry at tcconley2@gmail.com Meets weekly

(Additional care groups available. See page 20)

Bible/Book Study Wednesdays, 6:30 PM Contact Matt at mdlenting@sbcglobal.net Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month

Service Times: Sun, 9 & 11 AM

● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN)

*Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org

Small Groups

Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th grade) Sun, 9 & 11 AM Reflectors Worship (Disability Ministry) Sun, 11 AM

CONNECT MOPs - Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten) Thursdays, 9-11 AM Contact Michelle at mopscl@WeAreFaith.org March 2 & 16 | April 6 & 20 MITM - Moms in the Middle (Moms of school-age children) Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 AM Contact Michelle at mitmcl@WeAreFaith.org March 8 & 22 | April 5 & 19 Bible/Book Study Group Sermon on the Mount by Jen Wilkin Tuesdays, 7-9 PM Contact Debbie Plitt at d_plitt@yahoo.com Meets every other Tuesday Praying Moms Ministry Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 AM in the Atrium Contact Denise at tdkuiper1@comcast.net Do you have a heart of compassion for children - to step in the gap and pray for our children and their schools? Join other moms with a similar passion! March 1 & 5 | April 12 & 26

HAYES GROUP Becky & Jeremy Hayes bhayes@wearefaith.org HUISMAN GROUP Matthew & Rhonda Huisman huisman.matt@gmail.com KORTOKRAX GROUP Charles & Bonnie Kortokrax kortokrax_2000@yahoo.com PEKNY GROUP Greg & Jennifer Pekny gpekny@att.net VANKLEY GROUP Bill Vankley. wlvankley@gmail.com Marriage Ministry Groups See Care & Connections on page 20 ● STUDENTS Faith Cedar Lake Students Wednesdays, 6:30-8 PM Contact Jason at jasons@WeAreFaith.org Middle School (6th-8th grade) Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays High School (9th-12th grade) Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Stay connected with us & our activities via: Faithchurchstudents.com Facebook.com/studentsCL Instagram: @FaithStudentsCL For text updates, send the message @fclyouth to 81010

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 or have a loss of a loved one, marital issues, illness or any other difficult life circumstance, you do not need to walk that path alone! We have both a men’s and women’s team. Please contact our Care Team at CLCare@wearefaith.org or contact our church office. Faith Family Market Mondays, 10 AM-Noon (closed the 5th Monday) Contact Beckie at bhayes@WeAreFaith.org Easter Dinner Baskets (please turn in by March 26): Canned french green beans, french fried onions, cream of mushroom soup, lg can sweet potatoes/yams, boxed scalloped potatoes, lg jell0, lg fruit cocktail, jiffy pie crust mix, peach, apple or cherry pie filling. Additional Market Needs: paper towels, toilet paper, detergent, pasta, spaghetti sauce, cereal, mac ‘n cheese, sloppy joe mix Reflectors Ministry Sundays, 11 AM. Contact Lexie at lcupples@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 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. Divorce Care Thursdays, 7 PM | Rooms 101 & 102 Contact Charlie at (219) 374-6041 Meets weekly ● 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) Tuesday, March 7 at 6:30-9 PM

Partner with Faith (Class 2) Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30-9 PM Join date is May 6/7. Register online at WeAreFaith.org.

SERVE Bless Our Community Get ready to impact the Cedar Lake community for Christ! Men of Faith is looking for MEN AND WOMEN to help meet the needs and serve those in our community. Can you help with small repair work, painting, deep cleaning, etc.? Meet on the last Saturday of each month from 8:30 AM – Noon. Contact Terry Conley at tcconley2@gmail.com with questions. Kids Hope Would you like to help change a child’s life? Kids Hope USA is in need of mentors for kids. Children are paired with a caring church member who serves as their mentor. The mentor and child meet for one hour a week, each week of the school year. Mentors spend time reading, playing games and being a “friend” to a child who needs one. The Cedar Lake Campus serves the children of

MacArthur Elementary School. If you are interested or want to know more, contact Jennifer LeRose at jlerose@WeAreFaith.org. Musicians Wanted! Are you an instrumentalist or vocalist interested in serving? We would love to get to know you! For more information, please contact Tammy in the Worship Office at tammyl@WeAreFaith.org. Additional Opportunities There are many ways to get involved at Faith Cedar Lake! Contact the following ministry leaders for more information or if you’d like to serve on one of these teams! Card Ministry Marcy at tmmjurek@aol.com Care Team Bill Van Kley or Cindy Pomeroy at CLCare@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids (infant-5th grade) Ronda at rhuisman@WeAreFaith.org Frontline team (includes greeters, welcome center, coffee service) Karla at kweemhoff@WeAreFaith.org Landscape Team

Bob Calabrese at bcalabrese739@gmail.com Prayer Team Sue at scrince@WeAreFaith.org Praying Moms Ministry Denise at tdkuiper1@comcast.net Security Nick at nickham2264@gmail.com Technical Arts Angela at abultema@WeAreFaith.org Worship Team Jason at jasons@WeAreFaith.org · Faith Family Market: Beckie at bhayes@WeAreFaith.org · Security: Nick at nickham2264@gmail.com · Card Ministry: Marcy at tmmjurek@aol.com · Landscape Team: Bob Calabrese at bcalabrese739@gmail.com · Care Team Bill VanKley or Cindy Pomeroy CLCare@WeAreFaith.org

DYER WORSHIP 100 81st Avenue | Dyer, IN 46311 FaithChurchDyer Service Times Sat, 6 PM & Sun, 9 & 11 AM *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th grade) Sat, 6 PM & Sun, 9 & 11 AM No Faith Kids on Sunday, Jan 1 Reflectors Worship (Disability Ministry) Sun, 11 AM No Reflectors on Sunday, Jan 1 The Vine bookstore and Faithful Grounds Coffee Shop are open before and after all weekend services.

CONNECT ● WOMEN Broken and Redeemed Mondays, 9:15 AM | Rm 145 Contact Tori at torismits@gmail.com Study material provided Meets weekly beginning March 6 All Things New by Kelly Minter Thursdays, 9:30 AM | Room 127 Contact Patricia at pjaracz@outlook.com Study book can be purchased in the Vine. Meets weekly beginning March 16 Card Connection Thursday, 6:30 PM | 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 | Rooms 140/141 Contact Carol at (708) 367-0283 We knit & crochet for those in need. Meets the 2nd Thursday each month MOPs- Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant - Kindergarten) Thursday Morning MOPs

9:00-11:15 AM | Atrium March 9 & 23 | April 6 & 20 Contact Julie at mopsdyeram@WeAreFaith.org Friday Morning MOPs 9:00-11:15 AM | Atrium March 10 & 24 | April 7 & 21 Contact Julie at mopsdyeram@WeAreFaith.org Thursday Evening MOPs 6:30-8:30 PM | The Garage Mar 2, 16 & 30 | April 13 & 27 Contact Amy at eveningmops@WeAreFaith.org MITM - Moms in the Middle (Moms with 1st-12th graders) Thursdays, 9:15-11:15 AM | Rooms 144/145 March 9 & 23 | April 6 & 20 Contact Christy at mitmdyer@WeAreFaith.org Moms of Empty Nests (Moms with late high school to adult children) Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM | Rooms 144/145 March 6 | April 3 Contact Debbie at emptynests@WeAreFaith.org ● MEN

jclausing@wearefaith.org Creatives Group Sergio & Yanina Gomez sergio@33contemporary.com Disciple those in the Arts Dalach Group Mike Dalach & Rich Wondaal mikedalach@gmail.com Dennert Group Brian & Beth Dennert bdennert@wearefaith.org DeYoung Group Jerry & Cindy DeYoung cindydeyoung6@yahoo.com Dykstra Group Lou & Dori Dykstra lddykstra@gmail.com Faith Singles Sandra Reitsma faithsingles@WeAreFaith.org Single/single again Farmer Group Randy & Sue Farmer farmerrg@hotmail.com Hauflaire Group Luci Hauflaire luciinthesky3@yahoo.com Jeanor/Dominikovich Group John Jeanor. jjeanor@comcast.net

Prayer Group Wednesdays, 8 AM | Prayer Room Mammina Group Meets weekly for fellowship and to pray Ben & Rose Mammina bvmblue@gmail.com for the cares and concerns of the Faith family. Most Awesome Small Group John & Kathie Jeanor Men’s Bible Study jjeanor@comcast.net Saturdays, 6:30 AM | The Garage Contact Dante at Nearpass Group menoffaith@WeAreFaith.org Andy & Judy Nearpass Meets 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturday anearpass@WeAreFaith.org ● Adults (Men & Women) SMALL GROUPS Aumock/Wille Group Shosh Aumock & Trudy Wille saumock7@yahoo.com Band of Brothers John Jeanor. jjeanor@comcast.net Bible, book-by-book Clausing Group John Clausing & Dave Balka

Reidelbach Group John & Melissa Reidelbach john.reidelbach@gmail.com Slager/Dykstra Group Paul Dykstra pdykstra@actionplumbingin.com Toren Group Carl & Margaret Toren ctoren@sbcglobal.net VanDrunen/Hamstra Group Elmer VanDrunen & Al Hamstra

alberthamstra@hotmail.com Varela/Wojnar Group Lee Varela & Denise Wojnar emu1127@gmail.com Warburton Group Joyce Warburton joywar1959@gmail.com CHOIR Monday, March 13, 7-8 PM | Rooms 142/143 to sing March 18/19 weekend Monday, March 27 & April 10 to sing April 15/16 - Easter weekend Contact Jen at jwilson@WeAreFaith.org Faith Singles Thursdays, 7-9 PM | Room 146 Contact Sandy Reitsma at faithsingles@WeAreFaith.org Meets weekly Marriage Ministry Groups Contact Gina at marriages@WeAreFaith.org The Marriage Ministry is available for you to get connected as a couple. Preparing for Marriage classes are held twice per year in Dyer but are open to all campuses. See Classes and Events for specific class times. Marriage Enrichment is offered at all Wednesdays discipleship evenings. Dinner and Groups at 5:45 PM and worship to follow from 7-9 PM. See Classes and Events for specific class times. For more information and resources, check out WeAreFaith.org and the Marriage Ministry FB page @faithmarriageministry. ● STUDENTS Faith Students: Middle School (6th-8th grade) Wednesdays, 6:30-8:15 PM | The Garage Contact John at jbenson@WeAreFaith.org Meets weekly High School (9th-12th grade) Sundays, 6:30-8:15 PM | The Garage Contact Phil at pkrygsheld@WeAreFaith.org Meets weekly ● CARE (Additional care groups available. See page 20) Overcomers Mondays, 7 PM | Rooms 144/145 Contact Marlys at daveip@hotmail.com

For patients and caregivers of patients with life-altering illnesses. Meets 2nd & 4th Monday of each month

interactive activities.

Our Hope Tuesdays, 7-9 PM | Prayer Room Contact Jeri at jeri.darchuck@tecmungo.com Grief support group for women Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month

Small Group | Room 145 Adults, ages 18 and up

Celebrate Recovery Tuesdays, 7-9 PM | The Garage Contact Jim at celebraterecovery@WeAreFaith.org A place of rescue, restoration, safety and renewal for those seeking God’s healing from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits. Meets weekly Childcare for Celebrate Recovery Tuesdays, 6:45 PM Contact Beckie at bhayes@WeAreFaith.org Ages infant-5 yrs Celebration Station Tuesdays, 6:45 PM Contact Beckie at bhayes@WeAreFaith.org 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. Meets weekly Courageous Love Monday, 6:30 pm | Garage Prayer Room Contact Karyn at kjustice@WeAreFaith.org This confidential ministry provides love, encouragement, support and hope to moms of LGBT+ children. Meets the 3rd Monday of each month Faith Family Market Sundays, 8:45 AM-12 PM | Room 128 Contact Denise at Denise@Wiersemas.com Provides assistance to those who have grocery needs. Please shop & receive care before the 11 am service; you may stop and pick up your groceries after the service. Open the 2nd & 4th Sunday Reflectors Sundays, 11 AM-12 PM | Rooms 140-147 Contact Vinnie at vadams@WeAreFaith.org There are multiple classrooms that function similar to a special education classroom but also promote inclusive activities. Volunteers are trained and have had a background check. Typical elements include: modified Bible lessons, crafts, games, singing and other

Orange Room |Reflectors Room Lower Level - Children, ages 3-12

Rooms with 1-to-1 volunteer-toparticipant ratio: Gold Room | Rooms 140/141 Children, ages 3-12 Green Room | Room 146/147 Teens, ages 13-18 Blue Room | Room 144 Adults, ages 18 and up Quiet /Sensory Room | Room 142 All ages Jump Night at SkyZone Monday, March 6, 5-7 PM Participants, Volunteers, Your Families, Friends - Everyone is invited! Come hang out with us for a super fun time at Skyzone in Schererville! Cost per jumper is $15, which includes pizza and drink. Each jumper with special needs is also allowed a free jumper (could be a parent or sibling). Jumping will begin at 5:30. RSVP at reflectorsministry.org. Parent Retreat at The Ravines Saturday, April 22, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM This is a 5 hour day of tranquility, encouragement, lunch and fellowship at the Ravines Retreat Center in Lowell, Indiana for parents (married or single) and caregivers of individuals with special needs. RSVP online at reflectorsministry.org or call Vinnie for more information, (219) 864-0300 ext. 197. Reflectors on Wednesdays - Dyer Wednesdays, 6-8 PM March 8 & 22 | April 26 Programming for individuals with special needs while parents participate in “Wednesdays” meal and small group time. Meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays. Marriage Repair and Support Contact Gina at marriages@WeAreFaith.org. As a couple/individual providing Marriage support and guidance through the Faith Church Care Team. ● HEALTH & WELLNESS Faithfully Fit Mon, Wed & Fri, 5:05-6:05 AM Contact Ray and Mary Tambrini (708) 650-2287/ mary.tambrini@trnty.edu Join us as we exercise to various workout videos including Jackie, Jillian Michaels & Bob Harper. Go at your own pace. Any age or gender is welcome.

12.1 Running Club Saturdays, 8 AM - Faith Church, Dyer Contact Louie & Mary Cioe at cioe@sbcglobal.net Meets Weekly Pass It On Hockey Sundays, 6:40 AM at Homewood-Flossmoor Ice Arena Contact Carl at hockey@WeAreFaith.org Men of all ages welcome. Meets weekly through April ● CLASSES & EVENTS Pathway to Membership Includes two classes, both are required for membership. Discover Faith is a prerequisite for Partner with Faith. Contact Bonnie at bwitvoet@WeAreFaith.org. Discover Faith (Class 1) Sunday, Apr 30 at 3-5:30 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Thursday, Mar 16 at 6:30-9 PM Join dates are March 18/19 and May 6/7. Register online at WeAreFaith.org.

Baptism Class Sunday, Apr 9, 9 AM | Rooms 146/147 Baptism Service, Mar 18/19 Contact Linda at ljordan@WeAreFaith.org Infant/Child baptism is for parents requesting baptism for their child(ren). Register at WeAreFaith.org Cocoa & Canvas Saturday, Mar 11, 9-11 AM | Faithful Grounds Contact Beth at bfrank@WeAreFaith.org Cost is $15; Register at WeAreFaith.org Coffee & Canvas Tuesday, Apr 11, 6:30-8 PM | Faithful Grounds Contact Beth at bfrank@WeAreFaith.org Cost is $25; Registration opens Mar 27 at WeAreFaith.org. Preparing for Marriage Class April 5 - May 10 Contact Gina at ggaich@WeAreFaith.org This class is for dating, engaged and newly married couples. Register at WeAreFaith.org/connect/adult/ marriage

SERVE Landscape Team We need help once a month to “adopt” a plot and keep it weed free. If interested, contact Bryan at bford@wearefaith.org. Kids Hope USA Would you like to help change a child’s life? Kids Hope USA is in need of mentors for kids. Children are paired with a caring church member who serves as their mentor. The mentor and child meet for one hour a week, each week of the school year. Mentors spend time reading, playing games and being a “friend” to a child who needs one. The Dyer Campus serves the children of Bibich Elementary School. If you are interested or want to know more, contact Jennifer LeRose at jlerose@WeAreFaith.org. Faith Kids (Infant - 5th grade) Contact Kim at kvanderzee@WeAreFaith.org The time you invest in a child’s life matters. Join us as we build relationships and have an eternal impact in the lives of God’s children this year. Sign-ups and more information at faithchurchkids.org.

FAITH CHURCH HAMMOND UPDATE

aith Church Hammond is in discussion with Trinity Munster to consider the possibility of enfolding them into Faith Church. Trinity has been meeting with the Faith Leadership Team and is prayerfully considering this option. Faith Hammond has partnered with Faith Highland as this possible transition is being explored. If Trinity votes to move forward, then Faith Hammond will relocate to the permanent site in Munster, approximately four miles from our Hammond Campus. Faith Church is and will continue to be committed to our ministry and presence in Hammond. We will continue our partnership with Kids Hope Ministry at Kenwood

Elementary School as well as with other churches, businesses and organizations through the Back to School Backpack Ministry. Our desire is to have a permanent location in Hammond once God opens the door and it becomes available. Please continue to pray for both churches and all involved in this process as they seek God’s heart for our future. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Charlie Contreras (pastorcharlie@WeAreFaith.org) or Pastor Jason DeVries (pastorjason@WeAreFaith.org). We will communicate regular updates to the congregation as decisions are reached.

HAMMOND WORSHIP Hammond Arts Center (HAC) 5832 Hohman Avenue Hammond, IN 46320 FaithChurchHammond Service Time: Sunday, 9 & 11 AM *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th grade) Sun, 11 AM

CONNECT ● WOMEN Faith Stitchers Thursdays, 1-3:30 PM Contact Ginni at ginnit@hotmail.com Faith Stitchers gathers to crochet and knit baby and toddler blankets for a local women’s shelter, and provides hats and scarves for the people of Hammond. Join us as we make new friends, pray and stitch together. Meets the 4th Thursday, year-round ● MEN Bible Study Saturdays, 7-8:30 AM Contact Bob at rjeenigenburg@gmail.com Meets the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sat ● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN) Small Groups Hammond Discipleship Group Charlie Contreras & Mike Hooker ccontreras@wearefaith.org

Faith Hammond Women’s Bible Study Linda Kruczynski & Marianne Eenigenburg linda520@ameritech.net Marriage Ministry Groups See Care & Connections on page 20 Prayer & Discipleship 1st and 3rd Thursday, 6:30-8:15 PM ● CARE (Additional care groups available. See page 20) 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. Faith Family Market Sundays, following both services Contact Lisa or Bob at blhberr@att.net The Market provides assistance to Faith members and regular attenders in need of groceries and basic necessities. Open 1st & 3rd Sunday Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 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. Meets weekly ● CLASSES & EVENTS COMMUNITY ART CLASSES

Stevens Group Jennifer Stevens. jenst98@att.net

Ladies DIY Classes Sunday, March 5 & 26 | April 2 & 23 6:30-8:30 PM

Berridge Group Lisa Berridge and Lisa Morris blhberr@att.net

Cocoa & Canvas Painting Saturday, March 11 10 AM - Noon

Intro to Crochet Sunday, March 12 & 19 2-3 PM Kids Ceramics Sunday, March 12 & 19 2-3 PM Kids DIY Wednesday, March 15 | April 12 6:30-7:30 PM For more information or to register for upcoming classes, please visit hammondartscenter.org.

SERVE Faith Kids Contact Bethany at bethanys@WeAreFaith.org Join us as we worship alongside & shine the light of Jesus on kids. Help us fuel the faith of the next generation. More information at faithchurchkids.org. Kids Hope USA Would you like to help change a child’s life? Kids Hope USA is in need of mentors for kids. Children are paired with a caring church member who serves as their mentor. The mentor and child meet for one hour a week, each week of the school year. Mentors spend time reading, playing games and being a “friend” to a child who needs one. The Hammond Campus serves the children of Kenwood Elementary School. If you are interested or want to know more, contact Jennifer LeRose at jlerose@WeAreFaith.org. Worship Team & Choir We would love to add to our worship team and choir. If you would like to be a part of this fun ministry, contact Jen at jwilson@WeAreFaith.org.

HIGHLAND WORSHIP 8910 Grace Street | Highland, IN 46322 FaithChurchHighland Service Times Sunday, 9 & 11 AM | 5 PM Celebration Sunday November 20 We welcome & receive new members * Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th) Sun, 9 & 11 AM

CONNECT ● WOMEN Women’s Bible Study Gospel of Mark Thursdays, 9:30 AM Contact Judy Nearpass at jnearpass80@gmail.com We will be using the Discover your Bible series. Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday MOPs - Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten) Tuesdays, 9-11 AM Contact Larissa at 219-314-8704, mopshigh@WeAreFaith.org Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday ● ADULTS (Men & Women) Small Groups Highland Small Group Sundays, 5 PM | Room 104 Contact Rich Krooswyk at rich@krooswyk.com Follow-up discussion on the topic of the morning message. Meets 2nd & 4th Sunday Wigent Small Group Christianity 101 Sundays, 5-6:30 PM Contact Maryanne at labtekmar@comcast.net Meets 1st & 3rd Sunday

Women’s Small Group Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer Tuesdays, 6:45 PM Contact Teresa at teresa.huizenga@comcast.net or Ruth at zooman1@sbcglobal.net Meets for 7 consecutive weeks Wydra Small Group (Married Couples in their 20’s and 30’s) Thursdays, 7:30-9 PM Contact J.R. Wydra at joseph.wydra@gmail.com Meets every other week DeVries/Ritzema Small Group (Parents of Middle and High Schoolers) Sundays, 6 PM Contact Bryon at bryonanderin@gmail.com Meets 2nd and 4th Sunday Stasi Small Group Wednesdays, 6:30-8 PM Contact Marian at m.stasi@sbcglobal.net Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday Marriage Ministry Groups See Care & Connections on page 20 ● STUDENTS Faith Students: Contact Amy at avanderzee@wearefaith.org Middle School (6th-8th grade) Sundays, 6-8 PM | Faith Highland 2nd & 4th Sundays High School (9th-12th grade) Sundays, 6-8 PM | Youth House 1st & 3rd Sundays ● CARE (Additional care groups available. See page 20) Faith Family Market Mondays, 4:30-6 PM Contact: FFMhighland@aol.com Provides assistance to Faith members and regular attenders in need of groceries and basic necessities. Open 1st and 3rd Mondays 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. Friendship Tuesdays, 7 PM Contact Vinnie at vadams@WeAreFaith.org or 219.864.0300 x197 Friendship Ministry is a place where adults with special needs can gather to learn from God’s Word, sing songs, play games, eat snacks and enjoy a great time of fellowship. All are invited to come join the community! NA-The Grace Street Recovery Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays, 7-8:30 PM | Room 201 Contact Rob Pettit at (219) 381-6768 An open meeting where all are welcome, but only members are encouraged to speak. OA-Overeaters Anonymous Fridays, 10-11 AM | Room 101 Contact Barb Russo at (219) 742-3397 Steps and Traditions study style with guest speakers every week. Meets weekly Fresh Hope Wednesdays, 7 PM Contact email: 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 ● HEALTH & WELLNESS Faith & Fitness Class Mon, Wed & Fri, 9-10 AM Meets in the Great Room Contact Karen at 219.616.0187 Weight training for 50+. Bring your own weights. $3 per session Aerobic Class Mon, Wed & Fri, 10:15-11 AM Meet in the Great Room Contact Karen at 219.616.0187 ● Classes & Events Pathway to Membership Includes two classes, both are required

for membership. Discover Faith is a prerequisite for Partner with Faith. Contact Lori at lhofstra@WeAreFaith.org. Discover Faith (Class 1) Sunday, April 30, 12:30-3 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Thursday, Mar 16, 6-9 PM Join dates are March 18/19 and May 6/7. Register online at WeAreFaith. org or get a paper registration form at the Welcome Center.

FAITH CHURCH SCHERERVILLE UPDATE

n early January, Faith Schererville blessed and sent out Pastor Brett and his family as they responded to a call to serve at a church in California. Brett was instrumental in launching Faith Schererville and we are forever grateful for the impact he made and the relationships developed during his ministry with us. During this transition, the campus is hosting one Sunday morning service at 10:00 am and Faith Church pastors as well as other pastors in our networks will be doing pulpit supply. The Campus Leadership Team - Elders Tim Niehof, Kevin Bendle, Gordon Gunnik; Deacons Matt Evers, Jeep Mance, Michael Rich - is providing guidance and care for the church with oversight from Executive Pastor Brian Dennert. You will see many of them

conducting announcements and helping in services alongside their duties as elders and deacons. A search is actively underway for a new pastor who will lead the campus in the next chapter of its journey. The Campus Leadership Team has asked members of Faith Schererville, its Staff and the Leadership Vision Team to be part of the pastoral search team. Resumes are being received and we are excited to already have some strong candidates as part of the search. Please be in prayer for Faith Schererville. Whether you consider Faith Schererville your campus home, or attend another campus but wish to help the church move forward, additional volunteers are needed during this time. Email Pastor Brian at bdennert@wearefaith.org if interested in serving.

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 advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th grade) Sun, 9 & 11 AM Chapel open every Wednesday for prayer from 6-7 PM. Join us in the Community Cafe after each service for coffee and refreshments.

CONNECT ● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN)

● STUDENTS Student Small Group Wednesdays, 6:30-8 PM | Campagna Gym Contact Mel Bendle at mbendle@wearefaith.org A place for middle and high school students looking for community and a place to connect. Meets weekly ● CARE (Additional care groups available. See page 20) Prayer Nights Thursdays, 6-6:30 PM | Campagna Chapel We believe in the power of prayer! Please join us to lift up prayer requests. Meets weekly Care Line (219) 440-2678 We want to care for you! This number is available to make our leadership teams aware of any need you may have. Please leave a message and we will return your call within 24 hours.

Small Groups Contact Are you interested in connecting deeply in 2017 at Faith Schererville? Contact Michael at michaelwiencek@gmail.com to check out a small group.

Prayer Ministry Contact Jan Krediet at loveart234@att.net Meets before and after each Sunday service in the Prayer Room located in the Worship Center.

WIENCEK/RICH GROUP

● CLASSES & EVENTS

Michael and Katie Wiencek michaelwiencek@gmail.com

BRACKINS GROUP

John and Carol Brackins jbrackins821@aol.com

MANCE GROUP

Jeep and Jill Mance john.mance@rrd.com Marriage Ministry Groups See Care & Connections on page 20

Join date is May 6/7. Register online at WeAreFaith.org or get a paper registration form at the Welcome Center. ● Messages Missed a message? All of our messages can be found on Facebook or Vimeo!

SERVE Technical Arts Looking for a place to serve? We need YOU to help set up the gym once per month. Many hands make light work, so this is a great way to make a difference! We also need help tearing down after the service. To connect, contact Luis Garcia at lgarcia@WeAreFaith.org. Worship Team Our Worship team is looking for instrumentalists and vocalists. To connect, contact Dee Wilson at dwilson@WeAreFaith.org. Faith Kids Contact Selena at srich@WeAreFaith.org We need you! Join us as we worship alongside and shine the light of Jesus on infants through 5th graders each weekend. Help us fuel the faith of the next generation. More information at faithchurchkids.org.

Pathway to Membership Includes two classes, both are required for membership. Discover Faith is a prerequisite for Partner with Faith. Contact Selena Rich at srich@WeAreFaith.org. Discover Faith (Class 1) Sunday, March 5, 1:30-3 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Sunday, March 19, 1:30-3 PM

VALPARAISO WORSHIP 1155 S. Sturdy Road Valparaiso, IN 46383 FaithChurchValpo Pre-Worship Prayer Huddle Everyone is invited to join us in the Prayer Room on Sundays at 9:30 AM to lift up our worship service, leaders, campus & region. Service Time: Sunday, 10 AM *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th grade) Sun, 10 AM The Community Café is open before (9:30-10 AM) and after the worship service. Fellowship/Discipleship Night 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 6:00 PM Dinner 6:30 - 8 PM Worship/Teaching/ Discussion Childcare provided

CONNECT ● WOMEN Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays, 7 PM Contact Jana at janajo8654@sbcglobal.net Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month Valpo Moms (Moms with kids of all ages) Wednesdays, 9-11 AM Contact Kim at kimbers104@aol.com or Amelia at ameliakowalisyn@gmail.com Meeting Mar 1 & 15 | Apr 5 & 19 | May 3

● MEN Men of Faith Saturdays, 7 AM | Upstairs Adult Classroom Contact Bob at bob4gvn@gmail.com Meets weekly ● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN) SMALL GROUPS STEPPING UP GROUP Men’s Bible Study Tad Dranger dranger_11@yahoo.com MEN’S GROUP Men’s Bible Study Jim Gammon jamesgammon@frontier.com Marriage Ministry Groups See Care & Connections on page 20 ● STUDENTS Contact Eric at jabaay3901@comcast.net Watch the weekend program for upcoming events and scheduled meetings. ● CARE (Additional care groups available. See page 20) Reflectors Ministry Sundays, 10 AM Contact Brent at alpsjack1@gmail.com Meets 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month

Pathway to Membership Includes two classes, both are required for membership. Discover Faith is a prerequisite for Partner with Faith. Contact Leanne at lmast@wearefaith.org Discover Faith (Class 1) Sunday, April 30, 3-5:30 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Thursday, March 16, 6:30-9 PM Sunday, May 21, 3-5:30 PM Join dates are May 6/7 and July 22/23. Register online at WeAreFaith.org or get a paper registration form at the Welcome Center.

SERVE Faith Kids (infant-5th grade) Contact Jaime at jthompson@WeAreFaith.org or Ami at aatchison@WeAreFaith.org. Musicians wanted! Are you an instrumentalist or vocalist interested in serving? We would love to get to know you! For more information, please contact Tammy in the Worship Office at tammyl@WeAreFaith.org. Other serving teams looking for additional help include Technical Arts, Frontline and Prayer Team. If interested in serving in any of these areas, visit the Welcome Center for more information or contact Pastor Brad at bhaitsma@WeAreFaith.org.

Friendship Groups Thursdays, 6:30-8 PM Contact Brent at alpsjack@gmail.com Meeting Mar 2 & 16 | Apr 6 & 20 | May 4 ● CLASSES & EVENTS First Sunday Lunch Downstairs, following the worship service. Join us on Mar 5, Apr 2 and May 7

EMERGENCY CLOSING COMMUNICATIONS If weather conditions are severe and require a worship service or services to be cancelled, we will use the following to notify people: WGN Emergency Closing System | Faith Church website | Facebook/social media for the individual campus | Email distribution - via 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 to 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 facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 32