The Paper | May/June/July Issue 3 Vol 5 by Faith Church

ISSUE 3 VO LU M E 5 M AY/J U N /J U L 2 01 7 1

CONTENTS 4 Who is Lexie Cupples?

22 Beecher

6 Reach Project Update

23 Cedar Lake

8 Restoring The World

25 Dyer

10 Anything But Ordinary

27 Hammond

12 Why Family Summer Worship?

29 Highland

14 Missions Update

30 Schererville

20 Care & Connections

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 Sara Mannino for this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cover photo! Interested in getting a pic on the cover? Email Dan Vos at dvos@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.

FAITH FAMILY H IG H L I G H T LEXIE CUPPLES

WHAT IS YOUR NAME? Lexie Cupples

WHERE ARE YOU FROM? I grew up in Morris, IL and am currently residing in Alsp, IL.

HOW DID YOU GET CONNECTED TO FAITH CHURCH? I was first an intern in the Reflectors Ministry last January and then came on staff in the fall!

WHAT HAVE YOU SEEN GOD DO AT FAITH CHURCH? On more than one occasion and throughout many of the different ministries that are offered at Faith Church (Fresh Hope, Celebrate Recovery, Faith Kids) I have seen the authentic meaning of what it means to be in community with people. Through that community, I have seen the Spirit change people’s hearts. It’s really beautiful.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT THE WORSHIP SERVICES? I enjoy the simplicity of the sermons. The Pastors do a really great job of not over-complicating the point they are getting across but still putting deep biblical meaning behind it.

WHERE DO YOU SERVE AT FAITH CHURCH? I am the program director for Reflectors at Cedar Lake.

HOW DO YOU CONNECT WITH OTHERS AT YOUR CAMPUS? I am still fairly new to the Cedar Lake and Dyer Campus, but I have developed really great friendships with the volunteers in the ministry. I try to set up lunches and coffee so we are able to get to know each other outside the walls of the church. I am also looking forward to joining a small group this spring as well.

WHAT HAVE YOU SEEN GOD DO IN YOUR LIFE? God has become so much more real to me during my time at Faith. I have been a Christian for years, but I don’t think I quite understood complete surrender, dependence, and trust until this past year. Ministry is not easy, but when we are able to be in complete surrender to the Lord it takes the burden off of us. I am so blessed by the community at Faith Church, especially in the way that God has blessed me with some great friendships.

Over the past few months we have been able to complete a couple of projects locally via the Reach Project as well as continue work on a couple of our bigger projects to reach people in far off places. At our Highland campus, we changed the balcony sight lines to improve the worship experience and added technology upgrades so people can view the service from various parts of the building. We installed new signs at our Dyer campus that display our new logo and stand out from the road. In April, we were able to send a final installment to help complete the vocational training school in Brazil. (If you want to see it, sign up for the Brazil missions trip!) Faith Santo Domingo continues to reach people with the gospel, as people are coming to faith in Christ and they are making inroads in a local school. They have recently been able to move out of a church they rented for an evening service and into a school that allows them to worship on Sunday mornings. Projects on the horizon include installing and updating signs with our new logo in Beecher and Highland. Other work will be done at the Dyer campus, but are currently in the planning and preparation phase.

FINANCIAL UPDATE We also want to give an overall financial update for Faith Church as we have just finished the first quarter of 2017. Our giving for the first three months of the year was a little over $1.4 million, which is about 5% above our giving from the first quarter of 2016. In addition, the staff has been watching their expenses and have spent only 93.5% of their budget for the first quarter. The first quarter of the year is when we experience more expenses than in other quarters due to commitments to some of our mission partners (about 28% of our expenses occur in the first quarter while we historically receive only 22% of our giving in the first quarter). With this in mind, we budget and plan accordingly, using our cash reserves from the end of the year to help pay for the expenses in this quarter. Therefore, we remain in good financial shape. Once again, thank you for your generosity as a church community. The act of giving offers us a chance to worship God and also to invest in His kingdom now.

REFUGEES & IMMIGRANTS WHERE DO CHRISTIANS STAND? TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 7-8 PM IN FAITHFUL GROUNDS

SPEAKERS: DR. BRIAN DENNERT & TONY BURRELL THURSDAY, N O V. 2 6

HOSTED BY THE VINE BOOKSTORE & FAITHFUL GROUNDS - FAITH DYER

RECOMMENDED

READING

Sat, May 6

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)

RESTORING THE WORLD

ONE RELATIONSHIP AT A TIME BY: BRAD HAITSMA

love restoration. Things that are old, broken, deemed useless, are transformed into something new, something better, something wonderful. From hands-on restoration to watching television shows where restoration is the theme, there is something almost as beautiful in the process as there is in the final result. God is in the restoration business. The whole of Scripture tells of His restoring our broken world and humanity’s broken relationship with Him into something new, something better, something beautiful. As a church, Faith is in the restoration business, too. Our Vision Statement clearly sets out our goal of “Restoring the World, One Relationship at a Time.” As a church, Faith believes that all followers of Christ are called to a higher purpose; that as “salt and light” we have been called to make a difference in our world, and that our congregation should be actively engaged in building relationships both inside and outside of our church walls. We need to cultivate deeper relationships with God, with our Faith family, but also with co-workers, neighbors, family, and friends. At Faith Valpo, where I have the privilege of serving, we are intentional about developing and encouraging life-giving relationships both inside and outside of our church walls. We foster relationships within our church in many of the ways you would expect. One way is through Serving Teams, groups of people working together to serve in our church and in our community. Another way is through Mini-Churches, often called small groups or life groups, where people gather to study and discuss specific topics. These mini-churches gather in people’s homes or at church, share a meal, and support, encourage and pray for each other. We also see relationships built through our Men’s and Women’s groups. One of the more unique ways Faith Valpo encourages relationships within our church is through First Sunday. On the first Sunday of each month, our campus hosts a potluck luncheon following our 10 am service. This has proven to be a great time for everyone at Faith Valpo to get to know those worshipping around us week in and week out on a deeper level. Great friendships are formed and great conversations are enjoyed each month. When it comes to the community we serve, we’ve found that our building can often be one of our greatest resources. In the past, our location has served as a homeless shelter and warming or cooling facility during extreme weather. Faith Valpo makes its building available for use by our community for events and parties and is often booked up every Saturday during the fall and winter months. The available space, combined with our Play-Place area, has been a wonderful tool connecting younger families to Faith. Valpo Moms, a resource and ministry to mothers of young children, connects over 140 local area moms via social media. They often gather for Playdates, Meet-ups, and regular meetings, and will provide advice, recommendations, encouragement and prayer for each other. The narrative of Scripture is focused on God’s restoration of our broken world as the result of our sin. He could have chosen any way to accomplish His ongoing mission, but he has chosen us, the local church, to be His “hands and feet” to a lost and hurting world. And the most effective way to reach those that God wants us to reach is through being involved in life-giving, encouraging relationships with others. What about you? How are you reaching out to others, building relationships both within and outside of your church? Will you join with Faith Church as we seek to live out our calling to see restoration and transformation “One Relationship at a Time”?

WHY FAMILY SUMMER WORSHIP? BY: R O N DA H UIS MA N

ummer is coming and hopefully most of us are planning to slow down, enjoy the sunshine, and spend some fun days with our family and friends. At Faith Church, our children’s ministry, Faith Kids, also changes as we head into summer. Throughout the school year, our Faith Kids ministry is available for Infants - 5th Graders at all of our locations during each service. This ministry requires hundreds of volunteers to keep the kids safe and teach them about our awesome God at three different levels: nursery, preschool, and elementary. Our volunteers serve on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis where they rock and cuddle babies, play cars and dolls and Connect Four, welcome the new kid who is nervous, teach large group Bible stories using costumes and props, connect and pray with kids in small groups, and sing and dance to crazy fun worship songs. Mostly, they shine the love of Jesus to the kids who enter our doors! Without these faithful volunteers in orange T-Shirts who love the Lord and love kids, this ministry would not exist. As a well-deserved thank you to each one, we give them the summer off. We feel this increases our retention probability of these wonderful people, and it gives them a break so that they’re ready to come back in the fall refreshed and excited to serve in Faith Kids again! This is why we scale back our Faith Kids ministry in the summer and offer it to just nursery and preschool kids each week. We kindly ask anyone who calls Faith Church home to volunteer in Faith Kids this summer. If you can sign up to help for a one-time “Summer Serve” at your campus, we would be grateful. The kids who have completed Kindergarten and older will worship with their families during the summer months. Faith Church’s summer series title is Animal Kingdom - finding the gospel in Bible stories with animals. We are excited that these Bible stories will delight and teach people of all ages! We embrace these summer months as a great opportunity for families to gather together in a multi-generational worship experience. Did you know that in the Bible a donkey talks, ravens feed a man on the shore of a brook, a weird thing happens to a few pigs, and frogs swarm houses, invading even the people’s beds and ovens! Those are just a few of the Bible stories we will be unpacking this summer. Who knows, maybe some animals will come visit your campus! We hope to see you and your families this summer. Bring some friends along (maybe even the furry ones)!

Attention All Students! Join us as a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) with SpringHill Day Camp & impact the lives of kids for a week this summer. Build relationships and learn the ropes of being a Camp Counselor! (Minimum age requirement is 14 years old)

For additional information, contact your campuses’ Faith Students Leader or check out the featured events section at WeAreFaith.org.

Faith Kids Summer Serve Opportunity Join the fun in Faith Kids & experience Jesus through a child’s eyes this summer! Who: Anyone from 6th grade to 106 years old When: You pick the Summer Weekend Service Where: You pick the campus & specific age group

How: Sign up to serve at faithchurchkids.org

Faith Kids Summer Worship Schedule

Age Groups: Infants through children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2017. May 27/28 - holiday weekend June 3/4 June 10/11 June 17/18 June 24/25 July 1/2 – holiday weekend July 8/9 July 15/16 July 22/23 July 29/30 Aug 5/6 Aug 12/13 Aug 19/20 Aug 26/27 Sep 2/3 - holiday weekend For holiday weekends, check your campus web page for Faith Kids Nursery only (infant-2 yrs) availability.

FaithWare Faith Church clothing, mugs, journals, and other cool stuff available now. Sweatshirts are prepaid special orders. Sizes are available to try on in the Vine. WeAreFaith.org/FaithWare

Is The Ravines for You? “I think every married couple should go to The Ravines,” said a woman who recently came with her husband. So many issues can take a toll on the God-ordained relationship of marriage. The Ravines is a retreat center where married couples come for help. They may be in crisis or in need of a time of refocus. Couples are provided Christ-centered professional counseling in an uninterrupted setting. Privacy and confidentiality are provided for our couples who come from Faith Church and from around the country (and beyond). To have a confidential conversation with our staff, email theravines@WeAreFaith.org or call 219.864.5063. Like us on Facebook @TheRavines

To learn more and hear stories of God’s work, visit TheRavines.org.

SpringHill

DAY CAMP IS COMING BACK! CHOOSE ONE WEEK CEDAR LAKE - JUNE 26-30 • BEECHER - JULY 10-14 • DYER - JULY 24-28 • HIGHLAND - AUG 7-11

MAY, JUNE & JULY FEATURES

BOOK OF THE MONTH

BIBLE OF THE MONTH

My Bible Animals Storybook by Dandi Daley Mackall

The Jesus Bible

TEAM WORLD VISION

Join Faith Church in running for clean water in partnership with World Vision in Simbi and all of Rwanda. • • •

6K for Water, Chicago - August 5, 2017 Chicago Half Marathon – September 24, 2017 Chicago Marathon – October 8, 2017

SHORT TERM TRIPS

Interested in serving with Faith Church on a global serving trip? Here are some awesome opportunities available this year. For more information or to sign up, visit WeAreFaith.org or email missions@WeAreFaith.org.

HAITI: GOD’S LITTLEST ANGEL’S ORPHANAGE July 17-24, 2017 OR November 13-20, 2017 | Team leaders: Susan Mender (July), Amy Smith (November) | Trip Cost $1,400 Purpose of the Trip: There are a variety of ways both men and women can serve on this trip. 1. Caring for babies and toddlers – Although there is a limited staff, volunteers can help give the children special attention. Volunteers may interact with the kids by cuddling them, working on their developmental needs, feeding them, etc. 2. Construction – GLA is currently building on their new property called Ft. Jacques. Skilled laborers (carpenters, electricians, plumbers) or those who are just willing to sweat may be invited to help with the new construction. 3. Anything else – Our goal is to help aid this fantastic ministry any way we can. There may be additional projects such as painting, maintenance, cleaning, sorting and distributing supplies, or small repair projects. All volunteers must be ready and willing to serve wherever there may be a need.

BRAZIL: IPM (FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MANAUS) November 11-18, 2017 | Team Leader: Sue Matthysse | Trip Cost: $2,600 Purpose of the Trip: There are a variety of ways both men and women can serve on this trip. 1. Medical Ministry - Are you a physician, dentist or other type of medical professional? We would love to have you join our team and serve alongside the Brazilian doctor that travels with the boat. 2. Relational Ministry - The medical boat visits various villages every 6-8 weeks throughout the year. IPM loves to use the medical ministry as an opportunity to do outreach within the villages. This could involve helping with a VBS/children’s program, assisting in a church service, or simply praying for folks waiting for their time with the doctor. 3. Anything else – IPM is a large church with significant influence along the Amazon River. Our number one priority is to come alongside and help this church reach their goals. There may be additional projects or asks along the way, and we will be ready and willing to serve wherever there may be a need.

ELIM HOPE PACKS (DYER CAMPUS ONLY)

We will be collecting school supplies in partnership with Elim Christian Services from July 15-30. The school supplies we collect will be brought over to Elim Adult Services for their clients to sort and pack for distribution. Once packed, the supplies will then be distributed through our partnership with Chicagoland Prison outreach, to families of those incarcerated. Supply lists will be available at Faith Dyer beginning July 15. Supplies can be placed into the blue bins, which will be available in the Atrium at Faith Dyer between July 15-30th.

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BOOK CLUB May 25, 6:30-8 PM Classroom 142

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No Book Club Gathering in July | Enjoy $5 Summer Fiction Selections

EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! General Seating: $15 Meet & Greet: $25 Prices increase after April 30.

FRIDAY, MAY 12 DOORS OPEN AT 6 PM FAITH CHURCH DYER

BAPTISM CLASS DYER CAMPUS | SUNDAY, JUNE 4 AT 9 AM IN ROOM 146 & 147

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

MASS ANTHEM CONCERT HOSTED BY FAITH STUDENTS

Bring the family out to worship together and experience Mass Anthem, a worship band your students have enjoyed the past two years at SpringHill. We will have snacks, resources for parents, and opportunity to worship God with your families. This is a free event for families no matter what phase of life you are in.

JUNE 30 | 6:30-8:15 PM | FAITH DYER

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DISCOVER FAITH & PARTNER WITH FAITH Discover Faith Classes

Partner with Faith Classes

Beecher - Sunday, May 21, 12:30-3:00 PM

Beecher - Sunday, June 4, 12:30-3:00 PM

Cedar Lake - Tuesday, May 23, 6:30-9:00 PM

Cedar Lake - Tuesday, June 6, 6:30-9:00 PM

Hammond - Sunday, May 21, 3:00-5:00 PM

Dyer - Sunday, May 21, 3:00-5:30 PM

Upcoming Classes Dyer - Thursday, September 21, 6:30-9:00 PM Highland - Thursday, September 21, 6:00-9:00 PM

Hammond - Sunday, June 4, 3:00-5:00 PM Highland - Sunday, May 21, 12:30-3:00 PM Valparaiso - Sunday, May 21, 3:00-5:30 PM

Valparaiso - Thursday, September 21, 6:30-9:00 PM

For more classes and to register, visit WeAreFaith.org/join.

Say it ain’t so! MomsNation groups might take a break for the summer, but there are still plenty of ways for you to connect with us throughout the following months: •

Check out the MomsNation.org calendar of events for park dates and play groups.

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Pre-register for a MomsNation group to convene in the fall. Save your seat and we’ll see you there!

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Learn about leadership and serving opportunities.

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All MomsNation groups are seeking leaders for various positions. Interested in learning more? Visit MomsNation.org for positional descriptions.

CARE & CONNECTIONS ALL CAMPUSES INVITED CARE Courageous Love Mondays, 6:30 PM May 8 - final meeting 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. 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 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 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 Place Tuesdays, 6:45 PM Faith Dyer | Farm/Jungle Contact Beckie at bhayes@WeAreFaith.org Celebration Place is designed for kids Kindergarten through 13 years of age whose parents

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

you are preparing for marriage, want to enrich your relationship or are experiencing needed repair, Faith Church is committed to helping marriage relationships grow.

Divorce Care Thursdays, 7 PM Faith Cedar Lake | Rooms 101/102 Contact Charlie at (219) 374-6041 Meets weekly

Preparing for Marriage is offered twice per year. Detailed information about weddings can be found on WeAreFaith.org (Connect-Events & Classes-Weddings).

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).

Marriage Enrichment is offered every Wednesday night at the Dyer campus. See Dyer page for dates and times of classes.

NA-The Grace Street Recovery Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays, 7-8:30 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

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, 7 AM Erie Lackawanna Trail, Highland (On Kennedy under Ridge Road viaduct) 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 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

FAITH SANTO DOMINGO UPDATE BY: DAVID MOJICA GRACE & PEACE! God is blessing the efforts at our new worship location. We are gathering for worship on Sundays at a public school where we are heavily active in during the week. Besides experiencing great fruit coming out of our effort at our new campus, God has also put us in favor with a host of school directors at other locations and has similarly connected us with Kingdom-minded leaders who have or are catching on to the vision of adopting schools as potential mission and worship centers. So, on the one hand, we continue to focus on strengthening our first plant with strong worship, discipleship and service in the community, and on the other hand, we have begun connecting with prospective gospel partners as a means of unleashing an indigenous-led church planting movement in public schools. Our prayer is for five-to-six partners to adopt our school model and tweak it to their context, but to enter and engage those schools already waiting for a church to enter by the end of 2017. As a new church plant, we are not yet ready to adopt another school where we could plant out of; however, God has sent us a couple versed in Scripture and in Christian ministry with real servant hearts, who could potentially be sent as local missionaries to a new school location by early 2018.

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Small groups at Faith Church Campus: 3 Small group participation: 25-30 Attendees at New Believers & Baptism Class: 15 Over 40 kids (about 25 from the school) are attending Faith Kids Church. Please note that we also have dance, pantomime and hip hop classes on Sundays as a way of attracting school kids to come out to worship with their families. Kids participating in our dance program on Sundays: 35 Number of students at school we minister to every week during class time: 210 Number of volunteers at school during the week: 7 Note that we have not touched grades K-2 and marginally grades 6-8. We intend to cover these grades with additional volunteers in the fall. Number of students at school: 650 Number of schools already waiting for us to engage with their school population through the arts and the Word during class time: 8 Now, we will engage these schools by forming partnerships with local congregations so that they may adopt these schools. Number of local church partners identified and interested in planting in schools: 4

These are some of the numbers/impacts: • • •

Weekend attendance: Adults (60) and children (45) On average, 2-3 people are giving their lives to Jesus Christ every Sunday. In the past month, over 13 people have given their lives to Jesus and are attending our Sunday worship service. 21

BEECHER WORSHIP

Contact Megan mopsbchr@WeAreFaith.org

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

MITM - Moms in the Middle (Moms of School-Age Children) Fridays, 9-11 AM Meeting May 5 & 19. Will resume in the fall. Contact Katie or Rachel at mitmbchr@WeAreFaith.org

Office Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8:30 AM-4 PM If you need assistance on Weds, please call Leanne at (219) 864-0300. FaithChurchBeecher 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

Stitchin’ Sisters Tuesdays, 9:30 AM May 2 - final meeting Will resume in the fall Contact Marietta Koster at lkmkkos12@att.net Meets 1st Tuesday ● MEN

Faith Kids Summer Worship Begins June 3/4 for ages Infants-children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2017

Men’s Bible/Book Study Contact Bob DeYoung at backhoe1957@gmail.com Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month; will take a summer break in August.

The Vine bookstore is open after all weekend services.

● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN)

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 & submit it to the Welcome & Hospitality Center.

Marriage Ministry Groups See Care & Connections on page 20

CONNECT ● WOMEN Women’s Daytime Bible Study When Trouble Comes by Phil Ryken Tuesdays, 1-2:30 PM May 23 - final meeting Will resume in the fall Contact Ann at asmit@WeAreFaith.org Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday Women’s Evening Bible Study Studying the Book of Ephesians Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM May 10 - final meeting Will resume in the fall Contact Barb at bennbarb2@gmail.com Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday MOPs - Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten) Thursdays, 9-11 AM Meeting May 4 & 18 Will resume in the fall

● STUDENTS Faith Beecher Students Contact Heidi at hmccraw@WeAreFaith.org Middle School (6th-8th grade) 2nd & 4th Fridays, 6-8 PM Meeting May 12 & 26 Will resume in the fall High School (9th-12th grade) 1st & 3rd Sundays, 5-7 PM Meeting May 7 & 21 Will resume in the fall ● CARE Faith Family Market Thursdays, 6-7 PM (No appointment needed) Contact Stephanie at StephWiater@gmail.com Open 1st & 3rd Thursday each month Additional Care groups listed on page 20.

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, May 21, 12:30-3 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Sunday, June 4, 12:30-3 PM Join date is July 23. Register online at WeAreFaith.org/join 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 - Are you an instrumentalist or vocalist interested in serving? Contact Scott at smattingly@WeAreFaith.org. Tech - Interested in helping with media, lights & sound during our worship services? Contact Tim at thartig@WeAreFaith.org.

● CLASSES & EVENTS Pathway to Membership

GARAGE SALE JUNE 9 & 10

8 : 3 0 A M - 5 PM

AT FAITH CHURCH BEECHER - 201 E CHURCH ROAD - WEAREFAITH.ORG ALL THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARD CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIPS TO SPRINGHILL DAY CAMP. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SPRINGHILL, CONTACT RACHEL AT RMALKOWSKI@WEAREFAITH.ORG OR VISIT WWW.SPRINGHILLCAMPS.COM

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

Faith Kids Summer Worship Begins June 3/4 for ages Infants-children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2017 Reflectors Worship (Disability Ministry) Sun, 11 AM

CONNECT ● WOMEN MOPs - Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten) Thursdays, 9-11 AM May 4 - final meeting Will resume in the fall Contact Michelle at mopscl@WeAreFaith.org MITM - Moms in the Middle (Moms of school-age children) Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 AM May 3 - final meeting Will resume in the fall Contact Michelle at

mitmcl@WeAreFaith.org Praying Moms Ministry Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 AM Atrium Contact Denise at tdkuiper1@comcast.net Will resume in the fall ● MEN Bible Study Saturdays, 7-8:30 AM Contact Terry at tcconley2@gmail.com or Rob at rhvankuiken@comcast.net Meets weekly Bible/Book Study Wednesdays, 6:30 PM Contact Matt at mdlenting@sbcglobal.net Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday

● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN) Bible/Book Study - Addictions Fridays, 7 PM beginning May 5 Contact Eric at Eric.Davids@regalbeloit.com

SMALL GROUPS 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

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 Additional Market Needs: paper towels, toilet paper, detergent, pasta, spaghetti sauce, cereal, mac ‘n cheese, sloppy joe mix

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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.

Faith Cedar Lake Students Wednesdays, 6:30-8 PM Contact Jason at jasons@WeAreFaith.org

Divorce Care Thursdays, 7 PM | Rooms 101/102 Contact Charlie at (219) 374-6041 Meets weekly

Middle School (6th-8th grade) Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays through May

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Pekny Group Greg & Jennifer Pekny gpekny@att.net Vankley Group Bill Vankley wlvankley@gmail.com Marriage Ministry Groups See Care & Connections on page 20

High School (9th-12th grade) Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays through May Make sure you’re signed up for emails and “like” our Facebook page for summer activities! Stay connected with us & our activities via: Faithchurchstudents.com Facebook.com/studentsCL Instagram: @FaithStudentsCL For text updates, send the message @fclyouth to 81010 ● CARE Additional Care groups listed on page 20. 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

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, May 23 at 6:30-9 PM Partner with Faith (Class 2) Tuesday,June 6 at 6:30-9 PM

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 Faith Kids (infant-5th grade) Ronda at rhuisman@WeAreFaith.org Frontline team (includes greeters, welcome center, coffee service) Karla at kweemhoff@WeAreFaith.org Prayer Team Denise at tdkuiper1@comcast.net Praying Moms Ministry Denise at tdkuiper1@comcast.net Security Nick at nickham2264@gmail.com

Join date is July 23. Register online at WeAreFaith.org.

Technical Arts Angela at abultema@WeAreFaith.org

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Worship Team Jason at jasons@WeAreFaith.org

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–12 PM. Contact Terry Conley at tcconley2@gmail.com

Faith Family Market Beckie at bhayes@WeAreFaith.org

DYER WORSHIP 100 W 81st Avenue | Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 864-0300 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) Saturday, 6 PM | Sunday, 9 & 11 AM Faith Kids Summer Worship Begins June 3/4 for ages Infants-children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2017 Reflectors Worship (Disability Ministry) Sun, 11 AM The Vine bookstore and Faithful Grounds Coffee Shop are open before and after all weekend services.

CONNECT ● WOMEN Women’s Bible Studies For a current list of all Women’s Bible Studies, visit the Women’s page at WeAreFaith.org. Keep It Shut, by Karen Ehman Mondays, 9:15 AM | Room 145 Contact Tori at torismits@gmail.com Study material available in the Vine No study in June or July Card Connection Thursday, 6:30 PM | Room 140 May 25 - final meeting Will resume in August 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 May 11 - final meeting Will resume in the fall

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) Meetings will resume in the fall Thursday Morning MOPs 9:00-11:15 AM | Atrium May 4 - final meeting Contact Julie at mopsdyeram@WeAreFaith.org Friday Morning MOPs 9:00-11:15 AM | Atrium May 5 - final meeting Contact Julie at mopsdyeram@WeAreFaith.org Thursday Evening MOPs 6:30-8:30 PM | The Garage May 11 - final meeting 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 May 4 - final meeting Resumes in the fall 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 May 1 - final meeting Resumes in the fall Contact Debbie at emptynests@WeAreFaith.org

SMALL GROUPS Band of Brothers John Jeanor jjeanor@comcast.net Bible, book-by-book Clausing Group John Clausing & Dave Balka 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 DeYoung/Vermeulen Group John & Karen DeYoung, Mike & Gail Vermeulen jdy150314@gmail.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

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Hauflaire Group Luci Hauflaire luciinthesky3@yahoo.com

Prayer Group Wednesdays, 8 AM | Prayer Room Meets weekly for fellowship and to pray for the cares and concerns of the Faith family.

Jeanor/Dominikovich Group John Jeanor jjeanor@comcast.net

Men’s Bible Study Saturdays, 6:30 AM | The Garage Contact Dante at menoffaith@WeAreFaith.org Meets 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturday

Mammina Group Ben & Rose Mammina bvmblue@gmail.com Most Awesome Small Group John & Kathie Jeanor jjeanor@comcast.net

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Nearpass Group Andy & Judy Nearpass anearpass@WeAreFaith.org 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 Wille Group Shosh Aumock & Trudy Wille saumock7@yahoo.com Zarate Group Sam & Sue Zarate samzarate1949@gmail.com CHOIR Monday, May 1 & 15, 7-8 PM | Rooms 142/143 To sing May 20/21 weekend Contact Jen at jwilson@WeAreFaith.org Faith Singles Thursdays, 7-9 PM | Room 146 Contact Sandy Reitsma at faithsingles@WeAreFaith.org Will resume in the fall; Check the Faith Singles calendar for summer events. 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. 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 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 John at jbenson@WeAreFaith.org Meets weekly ● CARE Additional Care groups listed on 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 Our Hope Tuesdays, 7-9 PM | Prayer Room Contact Jeri at jeri.darchuck@tecmungo.com Grief support group for women Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday 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 Place 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 May 8 - final meeting Contact Karyn at kjustice@WeAreFaith.org This confidential ministry provides love, encouragement, support and hope to moms of LGBT+ children. Meets the 3rd Monday 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 interactive activities. Orange Room | Reflectors Room Lower Level - Children, ages 3-12 Small Group | Room 145 Adults, ages 18 and up 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 Reflectors Teen & Adult Social Cinco de Mayo! Friday, May 5, 6:30-8:30 PM It seems only appropriate to have a Mexican Fiesta on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo)! Come join us for tacos, dancing, and lots of fun at our 2nd social of 2017! For teens and adults with special needs. RSVP at reflectorsministry.org Behavior Training Saturday, May 13, 9 AM-4 PM | Faith Dyer Join us for a certification course called “Therapeutic Options,” which will help you ‘advance your use of positive practices, build violence-free environments, and reduce reliance on physical intervention in managing aggression.’ The course will be taught by our friend, Dawn Clark. Registration, which includes lunch, is FREE for all Reflectors volunteers and parents/care-givers. A $10 donation is suggested for non-Reflectors attendees. RSVP at r eflectorsministry.org or call Vinnie for more information at (219) 864-0300. Reflectors “Parents Night Out” Friday, July 21, 5:45-9:00 PM | Faith Dyer

Parents can drop kids off at Faith Dyer at 5:45 PM and pick them back up at 9 PM. Dinner will be provided at church for all participants. For parents of children with special needs. RSVP at reflectorsministry.org or call Vinnie for more information at (219)864-0300 x197. Reflectors on Wednesdays - Dyer Wednesdays, 6-8 PM May 10 & 24 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, 7 AM Erie Lackawanna Trail, Highland (On Kennedy under Ridge Road viaduct) 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 Will resume in the fall ● 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.

Baptism Service, July 22/23 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, May 6, 9-11 AM | Faithful Grounds, Contact Beth at bfrank@WeAreFaith.org Cost is $15; Register at WeAreFaith.org

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 menDiscover Faith (Class 1) tors for kids. Children are paired with Sunday, Apr 30 from 3-5:30 PM a caring church member who serves as their mentor. The mentor and child Partner with Faith (Class 2) meet for one hour a week, each week Sunday, May 21 from 3-5:30 PM of the school year. Mentors spend time reading, playing games and being a Join dates are July 22/23. “friend” to a child who needs one. The Register online at WeAreFaith.org. Dyer Campus serves the children of Bibich Elementary School. If you are inBaptism Class terested or want to know more, contact Sunday, June 4, 9 AM | Rooms 146/147 Jennifer LeRose at jlerose@WeAreFaith.org.

HAMMOND WORSHIP Hammond Arts Center (HAC) 5832 Hohman Avenue Hammond, IN 46320 FaithChurchHammond

Faith Kids Summer Worship Begins June 3/4 for ages Infants-children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2017

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Service Time: Sunday, 9 & 11 AM

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

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

Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th grade) Sunday, 11 AM

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

Stevens Group Jennifer Stevens jenst98@att.net Berridge Group Lisa Berridge and Lisa Morris blhberr@att.net 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 listed on 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

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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

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.

● CLASSES & EVENTS COMMUNITY ART CLASSES Ladies DIY Classes Sunday, May 7 & 21 6:30-8:30 PM Kids DIY Sunday, May 21 4-5:30 PM Summer classes will be coming soon. For more information or to register for upcoming classes, please visit hammondartscenter.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.

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HIGHLAND WORSHIP 8910 Grace Street | Highland, IN 46322 FaithChurchHighland Service Times Sunday, 9 & 11 AM | 5 PM * Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th) Sunday, 9 & 11 AM Faith Kids Summer Worship Begins June 3/4 for ages Infants-children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2017

CONNECT ● WOMEN MOPs - Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten) Tuesdays, 9-11 AM Final Meeting May 2 Will resume in the fall 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 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 Mothers in the Word Thursdays, 9:30 AM Will resume in the fall Contact Lorene at levenhouse@yahoo.com Promise Keepers Men’s Small Group Fridays, 6 PM Contact Tom at TVP@Schepel.com 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 For information throughout the summer “like” the Faith Students Highland Facebook page. Middle School (6th-8th grade) Sundays, 6-8 PM | Faith Highland Last meeting May 14. Will resume in the fall. Meets 2nd & 4th Sunday High School (9th-12th grade) Sundays, 6-8 PM | Youth House Last meeting May 21 Will resume in the fall Meets 1st & 3rd Sunday ● CARE Additional Care groups listed on 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 Meets weekly ● HEALTH & WELLNESS Faith & Fitness Class Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10 AM | 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) Sunday, May 21, 12:30-3 PM Join dates are July 23 or Nov 19. Register online at WeAreFaith.org or get a paper registration form at the Welcome Center.

SCHERERVILLE WORSHIP

Marriage Ministry Groups See Care & Connections on page 20

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

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FaithChurchSchererville Service Times Sunday, 10 AM * Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request: reflectors@WeAreFaith.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant-5th grade) Sunday, 10 AM Faith Kids Summer Worship Begins June 3/4 for ages Infants-children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2017 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) SMALL GROUPS Contact Are you interested in connecting deeply at Faith Schererville? Contact Michael at michaelwiencek@gmail.com to check out a small group. Pramuk Group Geoff & Francie Pramuk gffpram@gmail.com Brackins Group John and Carol Brackins jbrackins821@aol.com Mance Group Jeep and Jill Mance john.mance@rrd.com

Student Small Group Wednesdays, 6:30-8 PM | Campagna Gym May 31 - final meeting Will resume in the fall Contact Mel Bendle at mbendle@WeAreFaith.org A place for middle and high school students looking for community and a place to connect. Meets weekly ● CARE Additional Care groups listed on page 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

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 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. To connect, contact Selena at srich@WeAreFaith.org.

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. Prayer Ministry Contact Karen Hines ksera@live.com Meets before and after each Sunday service in the Prayer Room located in the Worship Center. ● CLASSES & EVENTS Men’s Group 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 8 AM | Campagna Chapel Join us as we grow together in our walk with Christ. No need to preregister...just show up! Contact Geoff Pramuk at gffpram@gmail.com with questions. ● Messages Missed a message? All of our messages can be found on Facebook or Vimeo!

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) Sunday, 10 AM Faith Kids Summer Worship Begins June 3/4 for ages Infants-children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2017 The Community Café is open before (9:30-10 AM) and after the worship service. Fellowship/Discipleship Night 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 6 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 Valpo Moms (Moms with kids of all ages) Wednesdays, 9-11 AM May 3 - final meeting Will resume in the fall Contact Kim at kimbers104@aol.com or Amelia at ameliakowalisyn@gmail.com

● 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 listed on page 20.

Pathway to Membership Includes two classes, both are required for membership. Discover Faith (class 1) is a prerequisite for Partner with Faith. Contact Leanne at lmast@WeAreFaith.org Partner with Faith (Class 2) Sunday, May 21, 3-5:30 PM Join date is July 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.

Reflectors Ministry Sundays, 10 AM Contact Brent at alpsjack1@gmail.com Meets 2nd & 4th Sunday Friendship Groups Thursdays, 6:30-8 PM May 4 - final meeting Will resume in the fall Contact Brent at alpsjack@gmail.com ● CLASSES & EVENTS First Sunday Lunch Downstairs, following the worship service. Join us on May 7 | June 4 | July 2

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