Welcome to the Navigator. This will come out every 1st and 3rd week of the month.
Everest Vacation Bible School June 22-26 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us at Faith UMC for our FREE VBS adventure. Preregister by June 20 and receive a FREE Everest VBS Music CD (one per family) as a special gift.
Volunteering At VBS It’s an amazing week of fun, energy, spiritual enrichment, and renewal! Don't miss out on an opportunity to share the love of Christ with children and families in our community!
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Starboard Reflections
What would I do without my Global Positioning System (GPS)?! Well, I’d get lost. We have become so dependent upon these applications on our phones and units in our cars. I remember navigating Paris in the late 1990’s with a map I filched from the train station. By the end of my few days there the folds in the paper had become so deep that the map was in shreds. We clearly depend upon these tools to help us to know how to get to where we are going. Long, long ago the stars were the guide. The North Star pointed the way. Welcome to the Navigator. This publication is designed to help our congregation and community to navigate the events and programs of our Faith community. We have come from a faithful history. We currently stand on the threshold with God at our side. We are moving boldly into the future with hope. We pray that this resource will help you to find your way on this journey of faith. Should you have suggestions or questions for how we can better accomplish this goal please be in touch with our Communications Coordinator, Marc Biss. Peace and Grace along the Way,
Pastor Cara
P.S. I invite you to thank Marc for his expertise, insight and courage in assessing how best we can be in communication with one another. This journey began more than 6 months ago and was vetted with the Communications Ministry Team, the staff, Ministry Council and many small gatherings.
Wednesday July 15th at 6:00 pm New this summer! Join us for fun, food, faith and fellowship! Dinner at 6:00 pm followed by activities for all ages!
Camp Read-A-Lot Wednesdays July 8, 15, 22, & 29 10:00 am—12:00 pm
Summer Literacy Fun for kids entering Grades K-3. Register children online.
New experience for kids entering Grades 4 - 6 A parent meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 3rd following the Wednesday Night Faith Connections dinner. There parents can ask questions and learn more about the curriculum that will be used for this summer program.
Butterfly Release
30 families participated in Faith’s butterfly raising project this spring. Kids and families raised caterpillars to help them learn more about God’s amazing creation and why the caterpillar is a symbol of Christianity.
Summer Camp
Kids and youth need Camp! It’s not too late to register. Visit Faith’s Website to learn more about the power of camp in the faith formation of children and youth! Contact Kathy Myers or Kathy Schmucker for more information or stop by the Education/Spiritual Formation display table.
Get Involved on Summer Wednesday mornings in July! Check out all the opportunities available to get involved and serve at Camp Read-ALot and Created By God! Assist with Registration and Hospitality, Prayer Partners, Mentors, Parent Liaison, Set up and Clean up! Click on the links below:
Camp Read-A-Lot
Created by God
Summer Story Time Tuesday June 16th at 9:30 am. Preschool and young elementary-age children, along with a parent or care-giver, are invited to come to Faith UMC’s Library for summer reading fun, activities, and games. This week’s theme is God’s Little Creations.
Youth Annual Conference
Each summer several hundreds of teenagers from across the East Ohio Conference gather at Lakeside for a time of worship, leadership development, and fellowship as a part of Youth Annual Conference. This amazing event will feature some wonderful experiences that you will not want to miss as this is a weekend for teens planned by teens! If you are interested, you can find more information here!
Out of the Box Are you looking for a fun and engaging opportunity to hang out with other students on Sunday mornings? If so, join us on Sundays as we jump Out of the Box during the 9:45 service!
Youth Mission Trip
Each summer several of our students travel to different locations throughout the United States to serve the less fortunate. This summer our students will head to Cleveland, Ohio, to partner with the Nehemiah Mission. If you have been waiting to support this life-changing ministry there is still time as we have placed donation boards in the gathering area and outside of the youth room for your convenience.
MEMBERSHIP CARE Wanda Wise will turn 92 on June 6th Delbert Larrick will turn 98 on June 7th Maxine Pierce will turn 91 on June 15th We extend out deepest sympathy to: Jean and Patrick Linet on the death of Jean’s mother, Betty Snellenberger. Don Seibert on the death of his wife, Connie. Mike and Michele Hubble and family on the death of Mike’s mother, Dorothy. Family of Kathleen Kotff who died May 30 Corrections to May 2015 Faith Notes. We apologize for these errors: Sally Ailstock, Mark Ailstock, Scott, Sharon, and Lindsay Ailstock, Laura, Alan, Mitchell and Mason Coverstone on the death of husband, father, grandfather Roy Ailstock, on April 5th.
We received cards from: George Pierpont, Mary Jane Watson, Carol Shuster - daughter of Robert Shuster, Joe Shipe, and Maxine Pierce. On March 15, 2015 Mary Lou Campbell’s first great-grandchild, Cole James Mattia, was born in Mystic, Connecticut. Sophie Jane was born June 1 to John and Erin McClellan. Proud grandparents are John and Penny McClellan.
2015 Faith UMC Devotions This is What Anointing Looks Like: Scriptures, Reflections and Prayer for Faith UMC’s 2015 Mission Focus. Faith UMC’s Spiritual Formation Ministry Team has created a booklet of scripture, prayers, and reflections as a resource to guide the worshiping community of Faith UMC in prayerfully living out this year’s mission focus. May you be richly blessed as you seek to draw closer to God and discover the ways that God has anointed you to serve in fulfilling our mission to make and mature disciples of Jesus Christ.
Please join us for worship, conversation, and friendship at First Tuesday. We will meet in the Chapel at 8am on Tuesday, with a different presenter each month. We need you to make our morning complete. Start the month and the summer off right with first Tuesday.
Shop & Support Online Shop online through the special links on Faith’s website and support Faith’s Spiritual Formation Ministries. Look for the ‘Shop & Support’ Tab under Resources. All purchases made through these online links will help support our ministries! Visit our website and click on the special links to Cokesbury & Amazon!
Employment Opportunity Paid Part-time Child Care Providers Needed for Faith Church. We are looking for a few individuals who would be available to work flexible hours on an as- needed basis. We currently need people for Wednesday Evening programs, occasionally on Sunday mornings, one Friday, and one Saturday a month as well as for special services like Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve etc.
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Dr. Larry Morrison returns to Faith Church in June to share the story of how God unexpectedly called him and Cheryl to spend the last several years of their "retirement" in Israel and India. Please contact Betsy Douce with your reservation (330.494.3337 or BetsyDouce@yahoo.com no later than Sunday, June 7th. Date: Tuesday, June 9th Time: Gather at 12:45 pm in Robinson Hall for coffee & desserts. Program: Larry Morrison, Be Prepared to Go When Called Cost of the refreshments: $1/person Mark your calendar: No meeting in July or August. September 8th, Dot Fisher's Travels in Vietnam.
Troop 12 News and Information
June 7-12: Three of our scouts will be participating in the National Youth Leadership Training Camp at McKinley Scout Camp in Lisbon, OH. Our first time-participants, Kyle Mayle, Nick Santavicca, and Jonathon Semrau, will be engaged in learning leaderships skills through scouting activities with other area scouts in a weeklong camp. We are proud of our scouts and the skills they bring back to our troop. June 21-27: Preparations have begun for our troop’s annual Summer Camp at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation in Kensington, OH. Our scouts are busy gathering wood for our Pipestone Ceremony, completing requirements for rank advancement, and finishing prerequisites for merit badges. This is a busy time for the scouts and the adult leaders! Summer camp week always proves to be a great time for building troop camaraderie and memories. We would like to congratulate two of our newest Eagle Scouts who have achieved the highest rank in Scouting. Tom Schnettler and Drew Hoover recently passed their District Board of Review to join the many names of Troop 12 scouts who have attained the prestigious honor of Eagle Scout. Congratulations on this fine endeavor, and many blessings to you in your futures!
Orientation and Training for Summer Ministries VBS, Camp Read-A-Lot, Created By God This summer orientation and Safe Sanctuary training for our summer ministries will be offered on the following dates: For VBS, Camp Read-A-Lot, Created By God For Camp Read-A-Lot & Created By God Tuesday, June 30 – 6:30 pm Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 pm Wednesday, July 1 – 10:00 am Thursday, June 11 at 10:00 am Thursday, June 18 – 6:30 pm Friday, June 19 – 10:00 am
If you are planning to serve in more than one ministry, you will only need to attend one date.
Children’s Sunday School
Faith Nursery, Room 18, 8:30, 9:45, & 11:00 Children from birth to age 3 are cared for in a nurturing environment where little ones experience God’s love. Nursing Areas for moms are located in the West Parlor, Pastor Cara’s office, and balcony of the sanctuary. Look for signs with more information! Preschool and Elementary Age Children, Following Children’s Sermon in Rooms 20, 6, & 8 June’s Theme: Caretakers, Leap of Faith: I can care for God’s creations. Worship experiences for kids and families can be found in the Narthex or Children’s table in the Family Life Center. Summer Sunday School and Nursery: Interested in sharing the love of Christ with children on Sunday mornings this summer or fall? Contact Joni Hendricks, Kristin Krach, Lorrie Goss, or Kathy Schmucker. A sign-up sheet can also be found at the Children’s Welcome Stations! For more Information email: Spiritual-formation-Leader@faithumchurch.org
Get Connected at Faith UMC this summer! Grow: Serving God Study, Mondays at 6:30 pm until June 29th Faith Link Discussion Nights - Mondays in July/August Love: Movie Night Worship Night Cookout and bonfire at Sowers' home Rock the Park Free Concert, Switchfoot Sept. 13 in Louisville Serve: June 27th - Faith Kitchen July 25th - Faith Kitchen August 16th - Crossings/Danbury
At Faith UMC Small Groups and Sunday School Classes Several small groups meet for Bible study, prayer, and discussion throughout the week. For updated information and registration information check our website Summer Small Groups: What’s your summer passion? Gardening, Running, Walking, Summer Night Biking, Bonfires, Reading, Scrapbooking, Cooking, Exploring Nature, Art, Other Ideas? We are looking for people interested in helping to form some fun and creative short-term small group Bible study experiences this summer. Let’s soak up the Son this summer! See Kathy Schmucker for more information. Monday: 6:30 pm, East Parlor-Faith’s Young Adult Group, Journey 101: Knowing, Loving, Serving God. Coordinator: Sarah Sowers. 7:00 pm, West Parlor– Galatians Bible Study, Facilitator: Bob Kuchner. 6:00 pm, June 29, Contemplative Group Potluck Dinner followed by study. Facilitator: Sam Purses. This summer the Contemplative group will be reading Ten Evenings with God by Ilia Delio. First Tuesday 8:00 am, Prayer Service – July 7 -. All are invited to begin the day with us, reflecting and worshipping! Please join us for worship, conversation, and friendship in the Chapel with a different presenter each month. We need you to make our morning complete. Start the month and the summer off right with first Tuesday. Saturday: 7:00 am, Beyesly’s Restaurant—June 6 & 27, Men’s Life Study Group. Facilitator: Kim Reynolds Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 pm at The Danbury. The Crossings group will meet for a time of fellowship and sharing! For questions and/or transportation, call Karen Kerr or Kathy Schmucker.
Note from Joanne Fox:
I am deeply grateful for the opportunity I’ve had for 23 years to direct the Carol Choir. The video prepared by many of the Faith staff and my past and current choir members deeply moved, delighted, and humbled me. Faith church has been incredibly supportive of my efforts all these years. Commitment to attendance has made it possible for me to tackle some real musical challenges and is a powerful lesson parents have passed on to their children. Many church members have written letters thanking us for a particular musical offering. I have treasured your notes and always read them to my choir. I could not have done what I did without 4 wonderful women, my accompanists Sara Scheffler, Dorothy Leeson, Joan Ferris, and Susan Deibel. The musicals were a lot of work (!) but oh, so rewarding. I handled the music end, but have no skills with props and therefore am amazed at how God always provided a parent or parents who were able to produce whales, backdrop paintings, arcs and rainbows, soldier and shepherd costumes, etc. Thank you to all who contributed so much and delighted my choir members with those special props and costumes. Thank you to Bill Kaiser who supported me in so many small ways when I was a neophyte and in the ensuing years. As many of you know, I intended to retire a year earlier, but agreed to one more year and I am so glad I did because working with Dan Parsley has been a joyful experience. It has been a privilege to work with so many of your children over the years, and watch their growth in music and confidence. Church youth choirs are a marvelous place for children to receive individual attention and to gain confidence in front of a supportive and caring audience. Children who declined a singing or speaking solo the first year were often the first to jump at the chance by their third year in the choir. Please join me in praying for the hiring process for my replacement and for an accompanist, a very important and critical part of the choir. Thank you to all members of Faith church because every person who has done anything for the church has made it possible each year for a small group of children to flourish and grow. Blessings Joanne Fox
20/20 Vision Campaign Update #7 Throughout the month of May, Faith Church has conducted 25 Focus Group meeting to help us assess the Church’s readiness to engage in a campaign to deepen discipleship, improve our annual stewardship culture, and to raise funds to seed the 20/20 vision goals. The goal was to learn whether God is leading Faith Church to engage in a Campaign at this time. On Tuesday June 2nd at a called meeting of the Church Board our consultant from James D. Klote & Associates presented an extensive 82 page report outlining the findings from the 25 Focus Group meetings. As a result of that report and recommendations from our Consulting firm the Church Board voted unanimously to move forward! Thank you to everyone who attended one of the Focus Group Meetings and offered their ideas, questions, comments, and concerns as part of Faith Church’s discernment process. A copy of the “Readiness Assessment / Feasibility Study Final Report” is available through the Church’s website or a copy can be obtained through the Church Office. In addition, both the “Talking Points” and accompanying “Power Point” presentation used during the Focus Group meetings are also available through the website. Over the next few weeks Campaign Co-Chairs will be selected to lead this important effort and the Campaign Steering Committee will be formed. This will be comprised of 15 to 20 individuals. A list of people has begun, but please let Pastor Cara, Pastor Steve, or our Consultant, David Grove, know if you are interested!
Scholarship Recipients Congratulations to those recipients of these scholarship. Beverly Hiestand Scholarship. Taylor Sowers, Kaitlyn Schmucker Irwin and Janet Jennings Scholarship. A.J. Brokaw David Oby Scholarship. Ryan Springer Carol Osborne Scholarship. Griffin Stryker Fuller/Tschantz Rachel Bowers Veterans Scholarship Meredith Loy, Kristen Vandervaart Mark Tobias Scholarship Julianna Konowal, Katie Schnepf Stephen/Sue Wheeler Scholarship Tim Sarver