The Paper October Issue 4 Vol. 1

THE PAPER

ISSUE 4 | VOL. 1 | OCTOBER 2014

EXPERIMENTS

GONE RIGHT

THE BENEFITS OF A MULTI-SITE CHURCH

WHO ARE THE OOSTMANS? GETTING TO KNOW SAM & CAROL

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HIGHLAND!

CONTENTS 4 Experiments Gone Right 7 Who Are The Oostmans 10 Happy Birthday, Highland 11 Beecher 12 Cedar Lake 13 Dyer 16 Hammond 17 Highland 18 Schererville 19 Valparaiso

Content deadline is the first Monday of the month for the next issue. Submit to: kjustice@faithchurchonline.org

THE BIG 3 Whether you’ve been attending Faith Church for a long time or you are a first time visitor, THE PAPER is here to help! Being a part of this church family is a partnership in growth, so we encourage you to be involved in 3 ways:

Worship on the Weekends Gather with others to listen to a message from God’s Word, sing, pray and lift up the name of Jesus. Attend a service at one of our campuses. Faith Kids (infant-5th grade) is a safe place where kids can worship Jesus at their level. Don’t miss the opportunity to gather with others and worship each week. Invite a friend.

connect in Community Being a follower of Jesus was never meant to be done alone. Sole-ranger Christianity usually means discouragement and failure. God has provided a better way-Biblical community. Community keeps us encouraged, helps us build meaningful friendships, and most importantly, helps us grow as Christians. This may be through a Mini-Church, Bible study or Serving Team. No matter what your age, God does not intend for you to walk through life alone. Be real. Be known.

SERVE OTHERS Join a weekend Serving Team at one of our campuses. Serve in your neighborhood or around the world! God has gifted each of us to do something special. Discover the joy of serving.

EXPERIMENTS

GONE RIGHT THE BENEFITS OF A MULTI-SITE CHURCH

BY DAVE WEEMHOFF

For the past seven years, Faith Church has been on an exhilarating journey aptly referred to as “the multi-site movement.”

In the early days, (2007), there were many comments like “Good luck with that,” “Hope it goes well down there” (as if Cedar Lake is just north of Florida), “I’ll pray for ‘your church’” (as if there was a great schism at Faith Church), and, my favorite, “What are you going to do if this ‘experiment’ doesn’t work?”

Well, seven years later, after the launch of our seventh campus, I’d say the experiment has been bearing fruit: On an average weekend, 40% of the people who worship at Faith Church are not stepping foot onto the Dyer Campus where it all began. Faith Church has a footprint and a presence in seven unique communities in “The Region.”

Hundreds of servants and leaders have been identified, trained and sent “on mission” into the communities that Faith Church resides in. The total number of seats available at optimal worship times has grown tremendously. If we include The Well video venue, Faith Church has gone from 3 worship experiences to 16 per

weekend.

Additional benefits of “the multi-site movement” as taken from The Multi-site Church Revolution, by Geoff Surratt, Greg Ligon and Warren bird include: • brings together the best aspects of larger churches and smaller churches • assists in reaching friends

and family unwilling to travel a great distance to church • accelerates a climate for diversity, creativity and innovation in ministry • improves a church’s stewardship of funds and resources • enables a church to extend itself into niches like the arts (HAC) and schools (Campagna Academy, home of Faith-Schererville) • helps a congregation see how it is part of a larger kingdom mission • provides a pipeline for the development of emerging leaders and future staff

Pastor Bob often says, “If it’s alive, it multiplies.” We can see evidence of this in Scripture and in the history of the church. Here are some of his observations on the benefits of being a multi-site church:

The multi-site journey has been a fun and challenging ride, and we believe that God is calling us to continue.

We know that we have made mistakes, that our path has been rough and difficult at times, and that we are far from perfect. However, God • Each week the pastors gather to pray, problem solve continues to spur us on, to and be held accountable. pour out his Holy Spirit, and calls us to live fully into the The camaraderie we share mission of “reaching the is such a source of strength. disconnected and growing • Each week, we together the connected in Christ.” as pastors, wrestle with the same passage sharing ideas Acts 1:8 has been a theme for messages. verse for living into this great, challenging endeavor. The • Once a month the seven same challenge that Jesus left campus leaders (pastors, with his disciples is the same worship leaders, kids’ challenge he gives to us today: directors and key leaders) gather to pray, unite and “But you will receive creatively plan our series. power when the Holy Spirit has come upon • We share resources for you, and you will be my ministry: programs, bulletins, witnesses in Jerusalem and The Paper. and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end • We share talent. Worship of the earth.” arts share clarity of songs, singers and instrumentalists For the glory of God, there is share talent. no greater call. Let’s continue on the journey and answer • From time to time, all seven the call together in Dyer, The sites together, receive train Region, Chicagoland and to ing. the end of the earth (which is NOT Cedar Lake, by the way)!

• Together we can make a larger imprint in God’s world.

Fresh Hope is a Christian association of support groups across the United States for those who have a mental health diagnosis and for their loved ones.

A Fresh Hope group is a peer-to-peer led, safe, encouraging and healing environment where real hope and real healing take place, and the sure hope of Christ is foundational.

LOCATION: Faith Highland - Great Room LAUNCH DATE: November 5, 2014 the new mental health support group

SCHEDULE: Wednesdays - 7:00 pm

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SAM & CAROL OOSTMAN Q. Where are you from?

A. Sam was raised in Highland, IN and Carol was raised in Lansing, IL. Q. How did you first get connected to Faith Church?

A. For several years we visited numerous churches, including Faith Dyer, in an effort to see where God wanted to use us.

For quite a while, we attended First CRC of Highland as well as Suncrest Church, eventually feeling led to join First CRC of Highland. We are delighted with the transition of becoming a Faith Church campus in Highland.

Q. What do you enjoy about Faith Church?

A. We attend the 11 a.m. service and love to see unfamiliar faces. We find that the relaxed format draws people to Faith Church. Music has always been an integral part of worship, preparing our hearts and minzs to focus on Pastor Jason’s Biblical teaching.

Pastor Jason’s insight of the Bible and teaching method is relevant to all age groups. He gives practical application that can be applied to our everyday walk with God. We love his honesty, humor and the examples he gives from his own life.

He is SO real!

Q. Where do you serve at Faith Church?

A. We recently have become a part of the Visitation Team. We look forward to meeting with others. Carol loves choir, and we both volunteer outside of Faith Church. Sam volunteers at the Thrift Center in Highland, and Carol volunteers with Freedom Bound Ministry at the Lake County Jail.

sons and one ‘Princess’). Our eldest daughter Charissa, is with a great guy, Ray VanderBok, who is currently on a list waiting for a heart transplant.

Sam is retired from our owner/ operator excavating business, and Carol works for Bright Star Home Health. We find life has taught us some priceless lessons that we pass along to others: • We are in our 60’s and are more aware of the brevity of life and the importance of finishing the race of life strong with our Lord.

• We live in such a broken world and in spite of our sinfulness/brokenness, God continues to mold and refine us for His glory.

• We have felt the Holy Spirit’s presence and God’s love in sickness and health, through the death of loved ones, financial crunches, business challenges and family situations.

• When God allows adversity, He walks with us every step of the way. We feel that God will use our life pain to comfort others when they are faced with similar situations.

• Everything we have belongs to God; we are merely custodians, entrusted to produce fruit with the gifts we have been given by God.

Q. What have you seen God do in your life?

A. We find ourselves in an exciting ‘season’ of life. We have been married 45 years. We • Spending time everyday in have three beautiful daughters, the Bible and praying is the two great sons-in-law, and very best advice for everyone. six grandchildren (five grand-

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Brookport, ILLINOIS

PETIONVILLE, Haiti

In November of 2013, the town of Brookport, IL was devastated by a series of tornados that ripped through the area. Much of the area is still rebuilding and in need of help.

This October Faith Church, working alongside World Renew, will be sending a team of individuals to assist in rebuilding this area.

Jobs may include painting, drywall, carpet, landscaping, etc.

God’s Littlest Angels (GLA) currently cares for about 100 children. The nannies are unable to give the children the one-onone attention they so badly crave and deserve. This is the area in which our team will be serving.

The team will also be spending time assisting in building projects on the new GLA property.

OCTOBER 13-19

OCTOBER 20-27

This October Faith Church has two teams serving in our region and in the world. Please keep both teams in your prayers as they serve, pray, and encourage those they interact with.

Pray for safety and health as they travel and that the Lord’s name would be made great throughout the U.S. and the world.

Meets Wednesday nights - NEW TIME - 6:30 pm Dinner & Community Building- 5:30-6:30 pm ($6 adults; $2 child) The Gathering is an opportunity to grow in your relationship with God through praise, worship, biblical teaching and experiential prayer in community with others. All this is done in a relaxed atmosphere in the Atrium at our Dyer Campus.

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By Jason DeVries

Happy Birthday

HIGHLAND

This year, Faith-Highland turns 1 year old…and 50 years old…and 106 years old. We aren’t confused—let me explain. A year ago, Faith Church (celebrating 50 this year) enfolded First Christian Reformed Church of Highland (106 years in existence) to start Faith-Highland (who is now 1). And what a year it’s been in all of our histories.

These two churches came together and gelled quickly in the focus of reaching our community for Jesus, and He has blessed our efforts tremendously. We have seen people whose family homes were/are within a block of our facility make Faith Highland their church home. People came from every marketing channel we utilized to let the community know we were startings. Existing members steppedup in a huge way to serve. Faith members who joined the launch brought our culture and a great spirit to Faith-Highland.

So many local people are being reached and connected that we have space issues, and we are thankful to have them! On our horizon,

we plan to: expand our nursery to care for the next generation that the Lord is bringing, begin a third service on Sunday evenings to help with space (and also reach those who are unable to attend on a Saturday night or Sunday morning), and enfold another church out of Faith-Highland.

What we have seen, I believe, is the Lord blessing the right hearts of His people.

First CRC could have continued for a long time as they were. But since they weren’t reaching their community, they decided to make a radical change and chose to approach Faith Church Faith Church continues to follow wherev.er God leads in our multi-site movement, including enfolding a 105-year-old existing church from a different denomination. I think God knew the hearts of these churches. He has blessed their willingness to step out of their comfort zones, into the unknown, in order to see people’s eternities changed for His glory.

My family and I have been truly blessed to be a part of this movement of God, and we can’t wait to see what He’s going to do in the future.

● CARE

BEECHER WORSHIP 201 E. Church Road Beecher, IL 60401

Faith Church-Beecher Service Times Sunday, 9 & 11 am *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advanced request. reflectors@faithchurchonline.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant - 5th grade) Sunday, 9 & 11 am

● MEN Men’s Bible/Book Study The Man in the Mirror: 24 Problems Men Face and Tony Dungy’s book, Playbook for an Uncommon Life Thursday, 7 pm Contact John at jplug@juno.com We will study these two books together. This will be an exciting time of digging deeper into what the Word says about being a man.

Meets weekly through Nov 20 ● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN)

CONNECT

Mini-Churches Contact Anne at acontreras@faithchurchonline.org Are you looking to get connected to a Mini-Church for the Reach series?

Check out the Faith Church Group Finder link at faithchurchonline.org. Log into MyFaith and select “Find a Group.”

Women’s Bible Study Thursday, 7 pm Contact Ann Smit at asmit@faithchurchonline.org Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday We are sisters in the Lord who study God’s Word, pray together, celebrate and support each other in life’s journey. We’ll be basing our study on Sensible Shoes by Sharon Garlough Brown which can be purchased in the Vine.

Mini-Church Group Registration Information: Attention current Mini-Church leaders! The church-wide fall series is just around the corner, and we would like to see all our Mini-Churches participate in the Reach series. MiniChurch leaders can register their group online at: faithchurchonline. org/connect/Mini-Churches/lead. We are excited to see all that the Lord has in store for your Mini-Church!

MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten) Thursday, 9 am Contact Katie or Rachel at mopsbchr@faithchurchonline.org Meets 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday

BRIC (over 50) Contact Bob at bchofstra@gmail.com For BRIC events, see the Dyer section of this publication for event listing.

Stitchin’ Sisters Tuesday, 9:30 am Contact Marietta Koster at 708.258.6450 Our mission statement is “Making friends while sharing God’s love through the work of our hands.” If you like to crochet or knit or would like to learn, please join us. All of the projects we make are donated to others in need.

Meets 2nd Tuesday

● STUDENTS

The Vine bookstore is open after all weekend services.

● WOMEN

Beecher 180 (6th–12th grade) Friday, 6:30 pm Contact:

studentsbeecher@faithchurchonline.org

Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays

Faith Family Market 1st & 3rd Thursday, 6-7 pm (No appointment needed) Contact Rachel at rmalkowski@faithchurchonline.org Check the grocery cart in the entryway for a list of on-going FFM needs.

BEECHER CARE TEAM is now able to assist those who are ill, hospitalized, have a new baby, experience a death in the family or have other needs. This Care Team desires to serve our church family during difficult times. Contact Marietta Koster (708.258.6450) or Leanne at lmast@ faithchurchonline.org if this team can be of service to you. ● CLASSES & EVENTS Discovery Class Wednesday, Oct 8, 7 pm Contact Bonnie at bwitvoet@faithchurchonline.org Trunk Or Treat October 25 Trunk or Treat will be held in cooperation with the Beecher Youth Commission on October 25. Watch the weekend program for details and ways that you can serve at this event.

SERVE There are many ways for you to get involved at Faith-Beecher. Contact the following team leaders for more information or if you’d like to serve on one of these teams: Faith Kids-Contact Leah at lprairie@faithchurchonline.org or Rachel at rmalkowski@faithchurchonline.org Security Team or Frontline Team – Contact Sharla at slings6@att.net The Vine Bookstore – Contact Patti at shepard_rp@netzero.com Prayer Team – Contact Bob at backhoe1957@gmail.com TAG or Worship Team – Contact Craig at cslings@faithchurchonline.org Coffee Service – Contact John at jcplug@juno.com

CEDAR LAKE WORSHIP

Cedar Lake Ministries 13701 Lauerman Street Cedar Lake, IN 46303 Faith Church-Cedar Lake Service Times Sunday, 9 & 10:30 am *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advanced request. reflectors@faithchurchonline.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant - 5th grade) Sunday, 9 & 10:30 am

CONNECT ● WOMEN

Bible/Book Study - The Best Yes,

by Lysa Terkeurst Tuesday, 7 pm - CAC Contact Karla Weemhoff at kweemhoff@faithchurchonline.org In this six-session study Lysa will help you and your group:

● MEN

Bible Study Saturday, 6:30-8:30 am – CAC Contact Greg at gpekny@att.net Meets the 1st & 3rd Saturday Bible/Book Study – Authentic, by James McDonald Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm – space next door to the CAC Contact Matt at mdlenting@sbcglobal.net Meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday ● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN) Mini-Churches Contact Anne at acontreras@faithchurchonline.org Are you looking to get connected to a Mini-Church for the Reach series?

Check out the Faith Church Group Finder link at faithchurchonline.org. Log into MyFaith and select “Find a Group.”

Mini-Church Group Registration Information: Attention current Mini-Church leaders! The church-wide fall series is just around the corner, - Cure the disease to please with and we would like to see all our a biblical understanding of the Mini-Churches participate in the command to love.

Reach series. Mini-Church leaders can register their group online - Escape the guilt of disappointing at: faithchurchonline.org/connect/ others by learning the secret of Mini-Churches/lead. We are excited the small no. to see all that the Lord has in store for your Mini-Church!

- Overcome the agony of hard choices by embracing a wisdom ● STUDENTS based decision-making process.

CL One80 (6th-12th grade) - Rise above the rush of endless Wednesday, 6:30 pm - CAC demands and discover your best Contact Jason at yes today. jasons@faithchurchonline.org Meets weekly Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday Stay up-to-date with us on Facebook & Instagram: facebook.com/ Anointed, Transformed, CL180, instagram.com/CL180 Redeemed Wed, 9:30 am - CAC ● CARE Contact Cindy at clpo959@yahoo.com Faith Family Market This is a 6-week study beginning Mondays, 10 am-noon - CAC Oct 15. (closed the 5th Monday) Meets weekly Contact Beckie at bhayes@faithchurchonline.org MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers The Market is looking for someone (Infant through Kindergarten) to stock shelves at the CAC and Tuesday, 6:30 pm - CAC also for an additional shopper to Contact Angela at purchase items for the FFM. If this ablocker18@hotmail.com is a way you’d like to serve, contact Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday Beckie.

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Reflectors Ministry Sundays, 9 & 10:30 am Contact Samantha at s.evenhouse@yahoo.com This ministry exists to help people with any disability grow in their relationship with Jesus at their own level and to be enfolded into the church community. Kids Worship buddies and prayer partners are available to help make church more accessible to them and their caregivers. Please contact us if you know of anyone who could be blessed by this ministry or if you have an interest in serving in this capacity.

SERVE

Frontline: We believe it is important that each person who comes on a weekend feels welcome. Do you have the gift of making people feel welcome and included? Please consider joining the Frontline team and serve in greeting, the Welcome Center, or Security. Contact Harrison at hburgett@faithchurchonline.org Free Lunch: We serve a free lunch at the CAC on the last Saturday of every month. If your Mini-Church or group of friends would be interested in helping, please contact May at 4evr-jong@comcast.net.

Worship: We are looking for instrumentalists. If you play Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Piano, or something a little more funky (AT ANY LEVEL) and are interested in learning more about the worship team, talk to Jason before/after a weekend service.

Kids Hope USA: Would you like to change a life? Kids Hope USA is in need of mentors for at-risk kids. The Cedar Lake campus serves the children of MacArthur Elementary School. If you are interested or want to know more, contact Jennifer at jlerose@faithchurchonline.org.

DYER WORSHIP 100 81st Avenue Dyer, IN 46311

Moms in the Middle (Moms with 1st-12th graders) Wednesday, 9 am – Room 144/145 Contact Jane Gutierrez mitmdyer@faithchurchonline.org Meets every other week love and encouragement to moms of gay and/or lesbian children.

Meets the 3rd Monday Women’s Bible Studies

Service Times Saturday, 6 pm Sunday, 9 & 11 am *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request. reflectors@faithchurchonline.org

Esther Mondays, 9 am – Room 143 Sep 8-Oct 27 Contact April Rodriguez aprilovegod@gmail.com Meets weekly

The Gathering Wednesdays Dinner, 5:30 pm Worship, 6:30 pm - The Well

John-Living Beyond the Ordinary Tuesdays, 9:30 am - Room 141 Sep 9-Dec 16 Contact Teri Evers tlevers@aol.com Meets weekly

FaithChurchOnline Faith Kids Worship (Infant - 5th Grade) Saturday, 6 pm Sunday, 9 & 11 am Reflectors Worship (Disability Ministry) Sunday, 11 am The Vine bookstore and Faithful Grounds Coffee Shop are open before and after all weekend services.

CONNECT ● WOMEN

Faith Stitchers Thursday, 1 pm – Room 140 Contact Carol Walters 708.367.0283 We knit & crochet for those in need.

All are welcome.

Meets the 2nd Thursday (Sep-May) Card Connection Thursday, 6:30 pm – Room 141 Contact Paula at randpnovak@comcast.net Meets the 1st Thursday to make cards for the Faith Church family.

Courageous Love Monday, 7 pm Garage Prayer Room Contact Karyn at kjustice@faithchurchonline.org This confidential ministry provides

Children of the Day (study of I & II Thessalonians) Tuesdays, 9:15 am - Room 143 Sep 30-Nov 25 Contact Denise VanRyn djvanryn@comcast.net Meets weekly Forgiveness Breaking the Power of the Past Tuesdays, 9:30 am - Room 127 Sep 16-Oct 28 Contact Kathy Rae kathyrae@rocketmail.com Meets weekly MomsNation MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten) *Visit faithchurchonline.org/connect/ministries/momsnation for exact meetings dates for each group.

Thursday Morning MOPS 9 am – Atrium Contact Becky Haak at mopsdyeram@faithchurchonline.org Friday Morning MOPS 9 am – Atrium Contact Becky Haak at mopsdyeram@faithchurchonline.org Evening MOPS 6:30 pm– Room 144/145 Contact Cherilyn Klomp eveningmops@faithchurchonline.org

Moms of Empty Nests (Moms with late high school to adult children) Monday, 6:30 pm – Room 144/145 Contact Debbie Victorson emptynests@faithchurchonline.org ● MEN Prayer Group Wednesdays, 8 am - Prayer Room This Men’s Prayer Group meets weekly to fellowship and pray for the cares and concerns of the Faith family.

Men’s Bible Studies Thursdays, 6:30 pm - Room 147 Contact Glen at glenwiersema@yahoo.com Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday Thursdays, 7 pm - Room 141 Contact Dante at menoffaith@faithchurchonline.org Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday Saturdays, 6:30 am - The Garage Contact Dante at menoffaith@faithchurchonline.org Meets 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturday ● ADULTS (Men & Women) Catalyst Thursdays in the Worship Center 7 pm-Service | 8 pm-Small Groups Contact Ben at benk@faithchurchonline.org Catalyst is the young adults ministry of Faith Church serving the 18-30 somethings of our church and region.

NWI Singles of Faith Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm Meets at Faith Highland - Room 201 Contact Sandy Reitsma nwisinglesoffaith@yahoo.com This ministry welcomes single and single-again Christian adults. We seek to serve adults who are single, widowed or divorced who are looking for like-minded Christians to share their beliefs and values, growing in Christ.

Meets weekly

DYER

NWI Youth Summit Sunday, Oct 19, 2-9 pm Cedar Lake Ministries.

Registration information is online.

CONTINUED

One Marriage | One Night | One Clear Path Monday, 6:30 pm – Atrium Contact marriages@faithchurchonline.org Meets weekly beginning September 29 for all married couples-enriching and repairing marriage.

No registration required.

Mini-Churches Contact Anne at acontreras@faithchurchonline.org Mini-Church Group Registration Information: Attention current Mini-Church leaders! The church-wide fall series is just around the corner, and we would like to see all our Mini-Churches participate in the Reach series. Mini-Church leaders can register their group online at: faithchurchonline.org. We are excited to see all that the Lord has in store for your Mini-Church!

BRIC (Over 50) Contact Chris at 708.269.0266 Pizza & Game Night Friday, Oct 24, 5:30 pm Cost: $5 Sign up deadline: Oct 12 Christmas Event Friday, Dec 5, depart Dyer at 12:15 pm Cost: $60/person Sign up deadline: Oct 19 ● STUDENTS Student Ministries All Campus Worship Night - Faith Dyer Sunday, Nov 23, 5-8:30 pm All middle school and high school students and their families from all seven Faith church sites will gather together for a time of worship, community, and relevant teaching Our calendars, event details, and online sign-ups can be found at faithchurchstudents.com. Look for regular updates on Facebook at “Faith Crossroads” and “Faith 180.”

Crossroads (High School) Sunday, 6-8:30 pm-the Garage Contact Tory at tpaino@faithchurchonline.org Meets weekly

Faith Family Market Sunday, 8:30 am-12 noon Room 128 Contact Kelly at: kellym0503700@aol.com The Market provides assistance to those who have grocery needs.

Open the 2nd & 4th Sunday

180 (6th–8th grade) Wednesday, 6:30 pm - the Garage Juice Bar opens at 5:30 pm Contact Dave at daveg@faithchurchonline.org Meets weekly Calendar Oct 1 - LOL Comedy Night with Chick Fil-A; cost for dinner is $5 Oct 8 - Parent Night - (parents meet with huddle leaders from 7:45-8:30 pm) Drop-Ins Fridays, 7-9 pm Dave’s House Oct 3 - 7th graders Oct 10 - 6th graders Fall Retreat - Oct 24-26 Register online ● CARE Our Hope Tuesday, 7-9 pm - Prayer Room Contact Jeri at jeri.darchuck@tecmungo.com Grief support group for women Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday Divorce Care Tuesday, 7 pm – Clubhouse Room Contact Charlie at 219.374.6041 Meets weekly Celebrate Recovery Tuesday, 7-9 pm - The Garage Contact Jim at

celebraterecovery@faithchurchonline.org

Celebrate Recovery is open to everyone on Tuesday nights as a place of rescue, restoration, safety, and renewal for those seeking God’s healing of life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits.

Celebration Station Tuesday, 6:45-9 pm Farm/Jungle Room Contact Kim at kgfollmar@sbcglobal.net Celebration Station is designed for kids 5 to 13 years old whose parents attend one of the care groups on Tuesday. We hope to make Jesus the foundation of their lives, break cycles of dysfunction, and join their parents in forgiveness and healing.

Reflectors Sundays, 11 am-12 noon - Rooms 140-143 Contact Vinnie at vadams@faithchurchonline.org Room 140/141 children ages 3-12 Room 142/143 Teens/Adults (ages 13 & up) These classrooms function similar to a Special Education Classroom.

Typical elements include: modified Bible lessons, crafts, games, singing, and other interactive activities.

Quiet Family Space (during weekend services) Rooms 144 & 145 At any weekend service at the Dyer Campus, there are secluded living rooms available for families that need a quiet, private space to worship. The service is streamed through a television in these rooms.

Respite Program Saturday, Oct 11, 9 am-12 noon This is a 3 hour program of fun activities for individuals with special needs of all ages (and their siblings).

RSVP online at reflectorsministry.org Parent Support Group Saturday, Oct 11, 9:15 am-10:30 am This month’s speaker is Sherry Riemersma-Luke. Sherry is a special education teacher at Elim Christian School. RSVP online at reflectorsministry.org.

Teens & Adults “Western” Social Night Friday, October 3, 6:30 pm We will be celebrating our next social cowboy style. Food, fellowship, music, and more! RSVP online at reflectorsministry.org.

Fresh Hope Wednesday, 7 pm - Faith Highland Beginning Nov 5 Contact freshhope@faithchurchonline.org Fresh Hope is our new Mental Health Support Group. This group is both for individuals who have a mental health challenge AND their loved ones (family members, close friends).

Baptism Class Sunday, Oct 19 at 9 am Room 127 Contact Bonnie at bzegers@faithchurchonline.org This class is for parents requesting baptism for their infant/child. Sign up at faithchurchonline.org. For adult baptism attend the Discovery Class.

● HEALTH & WELLNESS Faithfully Fit Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 5:15-6:15 am - Atrium Contact Ray at rtambrini@comcast.net Fitness class for men and women (aerobic interval training)

Blood Drive - Coach in Parking Lot Sunday, Oct 19, 8:30 am-12:30 pm Contact Bonnie at bpeterson@faithchurchonline.org Sign up at faithchurchonline.org.

Photo ID is required at the time you give blood.

12.1 Running Club Saturdays, 6:30 am Erie Lackawanna Trail, Highland (Ridge & Kennedy Ave) Contact Louie & Mary at cioe@sbcglobal.net Please pray for those of us who will be participating in the full marathon on Sunday, Oct 12.

Gobbler Classic Thursday, Nov 27 6:30 am check-in; 7 am start Contact Bethany at bethanyv@faithchurchonline.org All proceeds go to various local food banks. Register online for the early bird rate of $20/person through the end of Oct or $25 from Nov 1-21.

Walk up registration the day of the event is $30.

● CLASSES & EVENTS 50 Years of Faith Documentary Wed, Oct 8 at 6:30 pm - Atrium Come and watch this 45 minute version celebrating the first 50 years of Faith Church.

Beginners Sign Language Class Tuesday, 6-7 pm - Clubhouse Room Starts Oct 16 Register at reflectorsministry.org This is for anyone of any age who would like to learn sign language.

This will be a 3 month class going over basic signs.

SERVE

Kids Hope USA Would you like to change a life?

Kids Hope USA is in need of mentors for at-risk kids. Children are paired with a caring church member who serves as their mentor. The Dyer campus serves the children of Bibich Elementary School. If you are interested or want to know more, contact Jennifer LeRose at jlerose@faithchurchonline.org.

AMAZI It’s coming...sooner than you think!

Amazi Craft Fair will be here Nov 15, 2014. Do you like to make crafts?

Do you like to bake? Well, then we want you! All proceeds from the fair will be used for clean water (Amazi) in Africa. If you are interested in donating baked goods or serving the day of the event, contact us at amazicraftfair@gmail.com for more info.

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● Classes & Events

Hammond WORSHIP

Hammond Academy of Science and Technology (H.A.S.T.) 33 Muenich Court Hammond, IN 46320 Faith Church-Hammond Service Time Sunday, 10 am *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request. reflectors@faithchurchonline.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant - 5th grade) Sunday, 10 am

CONNECT ● WOMEN

Book Study - Diamonds in the Rough Thursday, 6:30 pm - HAC Contact Audrey at avanvuren@faithchurchonline.org We are a diverse group of ladies that gather to study God’s word. Please join us.

Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday ● MEN Bible Study Saturdays, 7-8:30 am - HAC Contact Tim at famforhim@comcast.net Meets the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturday ● ADULTS (Men & Women) Mini-Churches Contact Anne at acontreras@faithchurchonline.org Mini-Church Group Registration Information: Attention current Mini-Church leaders! The church-wide fall series is just around the corner, and we would like to see all our Mini-Churches participate in the Reach series. Mini-Church leaders can register their group online at: faithchurchonline.org/ connect/Mini-Churches/lead.

We are excited to see all that the Lord has is store for your Mini-Church!

Mini-Church Tuesdays, 7 pm Contact Randy at farmerrg@hotmail.com BRIC (over 50) Contact Dick & Carol Seifert seifert9300@sbcglobal.net For BRIC events, see the Dyer section of this publication for event listings. ● CARE Reflectors Ministry Every Sunday, 10 am Contact Marianne at mheenigenburg@gmail.com The Reflectors Ministry exists to help people with any disability grow in their relationship with Jesus at their own level and to be included in the church community. Kids Worship buddies and prayer partners are available to help make church more accessible to them and their caregivers. To sign up for these services, please see the Reflectors’ Host at the Welcome Table.

Prayer Ministry Sundays, before and after service Contact Bob at rjeenigenburg@gmail.com If you have needs, concerns, worries, praises, or thanksgivings, there are people in the prayer room who will be glad to offer prayers to the Lord for you.

Faith Family Market Sundays, 11:30 am - 1 pm - HAC Contact Randy at farmerrg@hotmail.com The Market is available to all members and attenders of Faith Hammond. The Market provides assistance to those needing help with their grocery needs.

Open the 1st & 3rd Sunday Celebrate Recovery Friday, 7-9 pm Contact Jim at jrpaglis@yahoo.com Celebrate Recovery (CR) is based on the original 12 steps of recovery and the Beatitudes-the actual words of Jesus. CR is open to everyone as a place of rescue, restoration, safety, and renewal for those seeking God’s healing of life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. First Friday meets at the Highland Campus; 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday meets at the HAC

Discovery Class Sunday, Oct 12, 3 pm - HAC Contact Bonnie at bwitvoet@faithchurchonline.org The Discovery class is your pathway to membership at Faith Church. It’s also an excellent way to learn about our core values, our church structure, and the Christian principles on which we are founded. Sign up and download the pre-class booklet from the home page of the website.

Shared Blessings Saturday, Oct 4, 9 am - HAC Contact Kristi at pruimtime@att.net Community Art Show Saturday, Oct 4, 6:30 pm - HAC “Dear Protagonist” features the art of Tim Lowly and Maggie Hubbard.

Live music by “Baby Mountain.”

Light refreshments will be served.

Story Painting Workshop (taught by artists Tim Lowly and Maggie Hubbard) Saturday, Oct 4, 1-3 pm All ages, tuition $5 Register at hammondartscenter.org

SERVE

Shared Blessings Contact Kristi at pruimtime1@att.net 1st Saturday of every month Kids Hope USA Would you like to change a life?

Kids Hope USA is in need of mentors for at-risk kids. Children are paired with a caring church member who serves as their mentor. The mentor and child meet for one 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@faithchurchonline.org.

READING IS POWERFUL! READING IS LIFE! Looking for friendly faces to help read with the kids at Kenwood Elementary.

Interested or want to know more?

Contact Jennifer at jlerose@faithchurchonline.org

highland WORSHIP 8910 Grace Street Highland, IN 46322 Faith Church-Highland Service Times Sunday, 9 & 11 am * Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advanced request. reflectors@faithchurchonline.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant - 5th grade) Sunday, 9 & 11 am

CONNECT ● WOMEN

Bible Study – Gospel of Mark Tuesdays, 9:30 am - Rm 101 Contact Jean Vander Molen at 219.922.8113 Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten) Tuesdays, 9 am – Great Room Contact Larissa VanderPol at 219.314.8704 or mopshigh@faithchurchonline.org MOPS is for any mom of a child age infant through kindergarten who wants to connect with other moms.

Our goal is to develop every mom as a woman, mother, and leader in her early stages of motherhood.

Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday ● ADULTS (Men & Women) Mini-Churches Contact Anne at acontreras@faithchurchonline.org Mini-Church Group Registration Information: Attention current Mini-Church leaders! The church-wide fall series is just around the corner, and we would like to see all our Mini-Churches participate in the Reach series. Mini-Church leaders can register their group online at:

faithchurchonline.org/connect/ Mini-Churches/lead. We are excited to see all that the Lord has in store for your Mini-Church!

NWI Singles of Faith Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm - Room 201 Contact Sandy Reitsma nwisinglesoffaith@yahoo.com This ministry welcomes single and single-again Christian adults.

We seek to serve adults who are single, widowed or divorced who are looking for like-minded Christians to share their beliefs and values, growing in Christ.

Meets every week BRIC(over 50) Contact Nan Govert nbgovert@aol.com For BRIC events, see the Dyer section of this publication for event listings. ● STUDENTS Vida-Student Ministries (6th-8th grade) Contact Deanne at vanrosendale@gmail.com

Fresh Hope Wednesdays, 7 pm Meets at Faith Highland Launching Nov 5 Contact freshhope@faithchurchonline.org Fresh Hope is our new Mental Health Support Group. This group is both for individuals who have a mental health challenge AND their loved ones (family members, close friends). ● HEALTH & WELLNESS Fitness Class Mon, Wed & Fri, 9-10 am Great Room Contact Patty Oelberg at 312.699.7844 Weight training for 50+ Bring your own weights; $3 per session.

Circuit Class Tuesdays, 6:30 pm – Great Room Contact Lisa at 219.227.8639 Co-ed exercise class. $8 per session or $65/10 sessions.

Meets weekly ● CLASSES & EVENTS Boo Fest at Faith Highland Friday, Oct 31, 5-7 pm Contact Lori at 219.838.6231 Hot dogs, candy, photo booth, games and fun! Everyone is invited.

Encounter-Student Ministries (9th-12th grade) Contact Terry at kuiper5@comcast.net ● CARE NA-The Grace Street Recovery Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm - Room 201 Contact Rob Pettit 219-381-6768 This is an open meeting where all are welcome, but only members are encouraged to speak.

OA-Overeaters Anonymous Friday, 10-11:30 am - Rm 101 Contact Barb Russo at 219.742.3397 Steps and Traditions study style with guest speakers every week.

Meets every Friday

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SCHERERVILLE WORSHIP

The Gym at Campagna Academy 7403 Cline Avenue Schererville, IN 46375 Faith Church-Schererville Service Times Sunday, 9 & 11 am * Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advanced request. reflectors@faithchurchonline.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant - 5th grade) Sunday, 9 & 11 am Join us in the Community Cafe after each service for free coffee and refreshments.

CONNECT

ALL AGES Open Gym Night Every Wednesday 6-8 pm Come play basketball and get to know other Faith members. Access to a weight room is also available.

The third Wednesday of each month we play volleyball instead of basketball. Enjoy refreshments after each session and listen to a life-change story about how God has worked.

Childcare provided. ● WOMEN Bible Study (topics vary) Wednesday, 6:30 pm - Front Room Contact Kenna Walsh at kwalsh@faithchurchonline.org Come build community with other women. ● CARE Prayer Ministry Wednesday, 6 pm Contact Terrence Pierce 219.718.1231 Meets weekly AND before and after each Sunday service.

SERVE

There’s no better way to get to know each other than to serve together!

We need people to serve in the following ministries: Set up and Tear Down Team members typically serve 1 or 2 times per month on a set-up or tear-down shift. No technical experience is needed. Set-up is Saturday nights at 5:30 pm and tear-down is after the 11 am service on Sunday. Contact Joe Porter at jporter@mediaridge.com for more information.

Faith Kids serves infants through 5th graders during both Sunday services. Volunteers build relationships with the kids while worshiping Jesus together. Join the team! For more information contact Selena Rich at srich@faithchurchonline.org. ● CLASSES & EVENTS Faith Schererville’s first annual FALL FROLICK! Saturday, Oct 18, 12-3 pm County Line Orchard Contact Kenna at kwalsh@faithchurchonline.org Bring a sack lunch and meet us by the picnic benches. Look for the yellow balloons. Pay for the attractions your family wants to participate in: apples, pumpkins, hayrides and more! Let’s get to know each other and enjoy fall together!

VALPARAISO WORSHIP

1155 S. Sturdy Road Valparaiso, IN 46383 FaithValpo Pre-Worship Prayer Huddle Everyone is invited to join us at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings in the Prayer Room to lift up our worship service, our leaders, our campus & our region.

Service Time Sunday, 10 am *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advanced request. reflectors@faithchurchonline.org Faith Kids Worship (Infant - 5th grade) Sunday, 10 am The Vine bookstore and Community Café are open before (9:30-10 am) and after the worship service.

CONNECT ● WOMEN

Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays, 7 pm Contact Jana at janajo8654@sbcglobal.net Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten) Thursdays, 6 pm - Lower Level Contact Kim Dranger at mopsvalpo@faithchurchonline.org Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday ● MEN Our desire is for men to become strong disciples of Christ in their homes, families, and workplaces.

Businessmen of Faith Valpo Thursday, 6:30 am Round the Clock Restaurant Contact Pastor Brad at bhaitsma@faithchurchonline.org Come together for fellowship, food,

and to be challenged to be a light in our communities.

Meets the 1st Thursday Men of Faith Saturday, 7 am Upstairs Adult Classroom Contact Bob at bob4gvn@gmail.com Community where men can come together to pray, read God’s Word, and journey through life’s struggles and celebrations together.

Meets 2nd & 4th Saturday ● ADULTS (Men & Women) Mini-Churches Group Registration Information: Attention current Mini-Church leaders! The church-wide fall series is just around the corner, and we would like to see all our Mini-Churches participate in the Reach series. Mini-Church leaders can register their group online at: faithchurchonline.org/ connect/Mini-Churches/lead.

We are excited to see all that the Lord has in store for your Mini-Church!

● STUDENTS Watch the program for upcoming events.

Contact Eric at jabaay3901@comcast.net ● CARE Reflectors Ministry Sundays, 10 am Contact Brent at alpsjack1@gmail.com Kids Worship buddies and prayer partners are available to help make church more accessible to those with special needs and their caregivers.

Please contact us if you know of anyone who could be blessed by this ministry or if you have an interest in serving in this capacity. ● CLASSES & EVENTS First Sunday November 2 at 11:45 am Please join us for an all-church lunch and bring a dish or dessert to share.

SERVE Faith Kids Worship volunteers are needed. Visit the Welcome Center or contact Jaime at jthompson@faithchurchonline.org.

Other serving teams looking for additional help: TAG, Frontline, Prayer Team and The Vine bookstore. If interested in serving in any of these areas, go to the Welcome Center for more information or contact Pastor Brad at bhaitsma@faithchurchonline.org.

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