May Faith Notes 2013 by Faith UMC

FAITH NOTES Faith United Methodist Church 300 Ninth Street NW North Canton, Ohio 44720 Phone: 330.499.6040 Fax: 330.305.1600 E-mail: ncfaith@faithumchurch.org Website: www.faithumchurch.org

May 2013 FROM PASTOR CARAStand at the crossroads and look: ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. - Jeremiah 6:16 The prophet Jeremiah was ministering to the nation of Israel at the crossroads of the formation and re-formation of identity in God. We are all being formed and re-formed each day in our divinely shaped identity. I am grateful for the approval of our District Superintendent, Benita Rollins, our FUMC Committee on Staff-Parish Relations, the Church Board and the congregation that I may give some time to intentional formation this summer as I take a spiritual renewal leave. During the 6 weeks of leave and the 2 weeks of family vacation I will allow God to shape me as I: · Attend an 8 day spiritual retreat at the Holy Wisdom Benedictine Monastery in Madison, Wisconsin while the boys attend camp. Here I will listen for God: o with a Spiritual Director o in worship several times a day o as I nap o in reading books that I longingly desired to read but placed on my shelves long ago · Engage in holy conversations with our Costello family while we soak in the sun at the beach · Make fancy breakfasts and eat them leisurely on the sun porch with "my fam" · Renew in earnest my commitment to running as a sacred art · Reunite with good women friends from Albion College, US2 Missionary and Wesley Theological Seminary years · Have a date or two (maybe even three!) with Steve · Play with the boys at Dogwood Pool · Take long walks and have coffee with my Soul Sisters · Pick wild blueberries and celebrate my father's 70th birthday in Canada with our Stultz family As I return from spiritual renewal leave renewed and reshaped in my God-intended identity I pray that you will have been renewed by some summer Sabbath as well. Together, then, we will move forward into our call as disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world - renewing the world in the image of the kingdom of God. With much love and appreciation for your partnership in ministry -

Pastor Cara

Cara's Spiritual Renewal Leave will begin on the afternoon of Sunday June 23rd. She will return to the pulpit on Sunday August 18th and to the office during that following week. Pastor Steve will continue to assume ministry duties during the 6 weeks of Cara's Leave. He will be taking 2 1/2 weeks of family vacation to Virginia Beach in early July and Blind River, Ontario, Canada in early August. Additional Pastoral needs including some pastoral care and preaching will be lovingly given by several of Faith UMC's retired clergy. The summer pastoral schedule will be published in the June issue of Faith Notes.

Lydia Circle

Circle of Faith

On May 8th Lydia Circle will meet in Robinson Hall at 12:00 noon. Please call Emmajo Shearer for more information at 330-966-8730

On May 6th Circle of Faith will meet at Esther Brunt’s home at 9:00 am to make Mother’s Day baskets for Belden Elementary School in Canton. For more information call Nancy King 330-499-2711

Circle News

Circle of Love

Get Involved!

On May 23rd Circle of Love will meet in the Parlor at 7:00pm. Please contact Patti Deems with any questions 330-494-7168

Everyone is welcomed to check out the circles and see which place best fits. We would love to have you be a Sister in Service

For one night only, the Women of Faith United Methodist Church present THE ALL DAUGHTERS BANQUET – KEEP CALM and ROCK ON! Monday, May 6, 2013 from 6-8pm in the Family Life Center! Adults: $8 Children (4-10) $5 Children (3 & Under): free. Live Music, Good Fellowship & Great Memories! Contact the church for tickets! Deadline to reserve/buy tickets is May 1. Truly He is my rock and my salvation… Psalm 62:2

It is said that you don't stop laughing because you grow old--you grow old because you stop laughing. So what are we to make of Carolynn Mostyn, who delights in making people laugh about the fact that we're all getting older? Join us in May. You'll be glad you did! Date: Tuesday, May 14th Time: 11:45 am to 2:00 pm Program: Carolynn Mostyn, The Change of Life Cost of the meal: $4/person

Men meet each Thursday at 7:15 AM at Susanna’s on Main St. in North Canton. All men welcome. No reservations required. Social coordinator is Dale Walters.

Please call or email Betsy Douce with your reservation (330.494.3337 or BetsyDouce@yahoo.com) no later than Thursday, May 9th.

Canton Calvary Mission requests Tuna/Canned Meat For May The Mission feeds over 500 families monthly and appreciates all donations of non-perishable foods, personal hygiene and paper products. A marked box is located in the gallery for contributions to the Food Pantry. Thanks for your generous support!

Check out our great Fair Trade items for sale by the church office! Coffee, tea and chocolates! Your purchase helps farmers of small farms receive fair wages. Thank you for your continued support.

Meet Carlos Morgelos. Carlos is one of our sponsored students and is currently in the 8th grade. He is an excellent student and enjoys singing and playing the small drum. His favorite subjects are art and physical education, because the teachers are nice and very patient. Carlos is goal oriented. At school, he hopes to make new friends. At church, he wants to teach younger children about the Bible and God’s love. Carlos recites Bible verses when he is sad. Carlos reports that he has a pretty, younger sister who also makes good grades. She is in the 5th grade. You can see Carlos’ complete letter on the bulletin board in the east hallway. Because of the poverty in Paraguay, many families and members of the staff often have emergencies for which they have no money. Currently, two young girls from the school are in the hospital, possibly with leukemia. A teacher has to have daily radiation treatments for cancer. In order to help meet such significant needs and show God’s love, an Emergency Fund for New Horizon Families is being established. Checks may be sent to Samaritan Hands/Paraguay Schools, 2508 Old Niles Ferry Road, Maryville, TN 37803. Note that the money is for the Emergency Fund on the memo line. The need is great and your help will be appreciated!

Are you looking to help revitalize a local community?

On June 1 , Faith UMC will be participating in the Community Outreach Of Love (or C.O.O.L.) Neighborhood Revitalization Project. This year 37 area churches will come together to transform the Tremont SW neighborhood in Massillon. We will be doing a variety of projects from yard work and outdoor house repairs (moving, planting flowers, mulching, repairing porches, etc.). Lunch will be provided along with a concert in a nearby park afterwards! Join us as we facilitate a physical and spiritual impact in the community. Contact Karen Truett if you are interested in getting involved in this summer’s Service in Mission church-wide project.

VBS: July 15 – 19, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Kingdom Rock Where Kids Stand Strong For God! Join us for an epic adventure that empowers kids, youth, and adults to stand strong. Here, God’s victorious power isn’t a fairy tale – it changes lives forever!

PRAY: Please pray for our VBS Ministry. Pray for God’s guidance and direction as we plan and prepare. Pray for

those who will be leading and serving at this year’s VBS. Pray for the children and families who will participate. Pray for our VBS missions.

INVITE & REGISTER: Join us at Faith UMC for our VBS adventure for preschool children ages 4 & up, elementary

students entering Kindergarten through 4th grade, and our special Survivor Kingdom Adventure for 5th & 6th grad students. Pick up a ‘Save the Date’ flyer at the Duke the Horse VBS display and share with your friends and family! Registration is now available on our website! Pre-register by July 12 and receive a FREE VBS Kingdom Rock Music CD (one per family) as a special gift!

CREATE: We’re transforming Faith Church into a Medieval Kingdom for this year’s Vacation Bible School. We’ll be painting, cutting, gluing and sewing on Saturday, May 18 from 9-12 at the church. Wear old clothes and join the fun! We’re also looking for donations of paint (white, brown, black or gray), rollers, and trays. These can be dropped off in the office by May 17. If you have any questions, contact Donna Benzing at dbenzing@aol.com

SERVE: Make a different for Christ in our community this summer! Prayerfully consider how God may be calling you to partner with Him for this year’s VBS experience. A description of all our volunteer opportunities is available at Duke the Horse VBS display and on our website. Volunteers will be needed to help prepare for VBS as well as serve the week of VBS. To get involved in this year’s VBS, check out our VBS page on the Children’s Ministry area of our website or find Duke the horse in the church, visit our website (http://faithumchildren.weebly.com/vbs/html) or call Sandy Vaughn (330) 704-6534.

2013 VBS MISSIONS: Bible Booklets for Children in India, Pennies for Paraguay, & Cereal Boxes for Faith Kitchen. Kids need to know that somebody cares! This summer you can be that somebody by making sure God’s Word gets into the hands & heart of kids in our community & around the world!

JOIN THE TEAM: Get involved in this exciting summer ministry as we reimagine VBS and help reach kids for Christ! Contact Sandy Vaughn, Mindy Hart, Patti Deems, Donna Benzing, Diane Adams, Jan Heighway, Sue Wheeler, or Katthy Schmucker for more information.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL A prayer experience to guide us in praying for our country, community, and church will be available in the Chapel from May 1-May 7. Come at your convenience and join us in prayer! “In his name the nations will put their hope.” Matthew 12:21

Summer is just around the corner! Get involved in the lives of our children by serving in our summer Sunday School Ministry! Join us as we Grow, Proclaim & Serve our Lord by sharing our faith with our children this summer! For more information, contact Sandy Vaughn, Heather Andrews, or Kathy Schmucker.

Small Groups at Faith UMC! Monday: Covenant Bible Study, 7:00pm, Rm 16 Contact Persons: Rob & Tory Christian 3:16, The Numbers of Hope, Mondays at 7:00 pm, West Parlor Facilitator: Terry & James Morgan Meditation Group, 7:00 pm, Room 8 Facilitator: John Buchanan

Tuesday: Men’s Prayer Group: 6:00am, Balcony Facilitator: Ron Crowl Namesake: When God Rewrites Your Story, Tuesdays at 6:30pm, West Parlor Facilitators: Sue Bell and Laura Luikart “First Tuesday Prayer Service” – May 7, 8:00 am First Tuesday is a monthly gathering for worship and sharing with reflections focusing on a variety of seasonal topics. The group enjoys singing, praying for others and sharing concerns and celebrations! Contact Person: Jan Baker

Wednesday: Character: Redeeming Six Endangered Qualities, Women’s Bible Study, 9:30 am, West Parlor Facilitator: Linda Reynolds Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived, Now–May 8th; 6:30 pm Facilitator: Dr. Jim Skinner

Saturday: Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, Men's Life Study Group, May 4 & 18, 7:00 am at Variety’s Restaurant Facilitator: Kim Reynolds

Summer Small Groups What’s your summer passion? Gardening, Running, Walking, Exercise, Sports, Summer Night Bonfires, Reading, Scrapbooking, Cooking, Exploring Nature, Other ideas? Looking for people interested in helping to form some fun & creative short-term small group experiences this summer. Let’s soak up the Son this summer! See Kathy Schmucker or Sandy Vaughn for more information!

Adult Sunday School Classes meet at 9:45 & 11:00 on Sunday mornings! Save the Date! In April, Dr. Lisa Withrow hosted a time of exploration where she explained how there are 5 different theological worlds; one or two of which each of us primarily find ourselves. Find out more during both Sunday School hours (9:45 & 11:00) on June 2nd & June 9th.

Want to learn more about nurturing your faith? For more information or questions about faith formation opportunities and resources or about starting or getting involved in a small group, prayer group, or Bible study experience at Faith UMC, visit our website or contact Kathy Schmucker, Faith’s Director of Christian Education & Spiritual Formation. 330-499-6040, kschmucker@faithumchurch.org

Sunday School at Faith UMC “...your faithfulness is growing by leaps and bound, and the love that all of you have for each other is increasing ” – 2 Thessalonians 1:3 We offer Sunday School classes for ALL AGES at 9:45 and 11:00 AM every Sunday. Join us as together we grow and learn to KNOW, LOVE & SERVE the Lord! Children: Faith Nursery, Room 18, 8:30, 9:45, & 11:00 Babies and Woddlers (birth through age 2) are cared for in a nurturing environment where little ones experience God’s love. Preschool Ages 3-5, Room 20, 9:45 & 11:00, Following Children’s Message Preschool children grow their faith by leaps and bounds as they experience fun activities and Bible stories just for them! Elementary Students, Following Children’s Message Grades K-2, Room 6, Grades 3-5, Room 8, 9:45 & 11:00, Following Children’s Message May’s Theme: As a Christian, I am called to care for others. Youth: Middle School & High School, Youth Room, 11:00 am The Messiah: Exploring the Words of Jesus Adults: Faith Bible Class, Conference Room, 9:45 am, Facilitator: Bob Snyder Hope Beyond the Present Time Faith Meets Life, West Parlor, 9:45 am, Facilitator: Kim Reynolds and Steve Golden Grace: More Than We Deserve; Greater Than We Imagine 11:00 Adult Sunday School, Room 16, 11:00 am New Study begins May 5! Theological Worlds: June 2nd & June 9th at 9:45 & 11:00am.

Summer Camps—Fun, Faith & Friends! Visit the camps page of our website or look for the Camp display and pick up a flyer and discover all the opportunities for adventure available to kids and youth this summer! Barbara Bailey Camp Scholarship applications as well as conference and district financial aid applications can be found at the camp display. Faith UMC’s education and spiritual formation team sponsor a camp fund so that everyone from Faith UMC who attends camp will receive some financial support! Scholarship applications are due May 3rd (Tuscarawas Disctrict) & May 6th (Faith UMC Bailey Scholarship). Contact Kathy Myers or Kathy Schmucker for more information.

Women’s Retreat Opportunities East Ohio Conference 2013 Women’s Retreat Theme: Embraced by God Saturday, May 18, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Case Western Reserve University Cost: $25.00, includes lunch and study book Registration deadline: May 3rd For more information see the poster on the bulletin board across from the library!

Women of Faith Conference – Fall 2013 Plans are now being made to participate in the October Women of Faith conference in Pittsburgh. If you’d like to be part of the planning team, contact Kathy Schmucker or Sandy Vaughn!

A faith-based summer literacy program for kids entering grades K-3.

Wednesdays July 3, 10, 17 (VBS), 24, & 31; 10:00 am – Noon Tell your friends, family, and neighbors and invite a child to come to Faith’s Camp Read-A-Lot! Registration information will be available on our website or in the church office! Share your love for reading by serving as a volunteer during Faith's summer literacy program. Volunteers are needed to serve as mentors to read & play games with children, interact with parents, assist with setting up & cleaning up learning stations, and prayer partners. Training will be provided. Donations of children’s books, beginning readers, & monetary donations are much appreciated! Join us this summer and make a difference for Jesus in the life of a child. Contact Laura Luikart, Paulette Baker, Jan Baker, or Kathy Schmucker for more information.

May is Christian Home Month: 2013 Theme—Families Called to Love Christian Home Month is designed to help local congregations develop and strengthen faith in the home & celebrate and support Christian families in their faith journey. We encourage you to spend some time talking & sharing with your families. In Deuteronomy 6:6-9 we are reminded to love God and to keep these words throughout the day in visible ways. Through Jesus’ words in John 13:34, we hear the commandment to love one another. As we are called to show love individually, we are called as disciples to show love in our homes and with those we call family. The home is a place for living in the light of God’s love and daily practicing the Christian faith. For family devotions and prayer resources, ideas, and a family covenant for love look for information in the literature racks at the church or contact Kathy Schmucker, Director of Christian Education & Spiritual Formation.

Chuck Knows Church a video ministry of the UMC about stuff in the church, surprised Faith UMC’s Wednesday Night Faith Connections kids and families with a life-size cardboard cutout of Chuck used in the filming of episode “20 – Ordained Ministry”. Look for Chuck at Faith Church and visit our Facebook page and website to see pictures from our Wednesday night program and to learn more about the Chuck Knows Church video series.

Check out the Parent Resources on our Children’s Ministry Website: Pentecost May 19 Celebrating the birthday of the church as a family.

Dealing with Tragedy Resources

Resources to support families and children in coping with tragedy.

Families Called to Love:

Christian Home Month resources and activities for families.

What is Emmaus? The Walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a 3-day short course in Christianity. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way as God’s grace and love is revealed to you through other believers. The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip the local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, and places of work. Emmaus lifts up a way for our grace-filled lives to be lived and shared with others. How do some of Faith UMC’s Emmaus participants describe Emmaus? EXTRAVAGANCE ~ AMAZING LOVE ~ AWESOME TEACHING ABOUT GOD’S GRACE ~ AGAPE ACCEPTANCE AND LOVE FROM PEOPLE NEAR AND FAR ~ POSTER PARTY ~ RADICAL HOSPITALITY GREAT SENSE OF COMMUNITY ~ ENDLESS SNACKS ~ MUSIC ~ OUTSTANDING ~ PASSIONATE PRAYED INTO POWER ~ OPENESS ~ FUN AND FULL OF SPIRIT ~ FRIENDSHIPS ~ POWER OF PRAYER UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FROM PEOPLE WE HAVE NEVER MET Curious? Want to learn more? Recent participants Mac & Judy McLaughlin, Kathy Schmucker, Tom & Pam Wig, Ron & Laura Luikart, Dale & Ruth Zimmerman would love to share more about Emmaus with you! Visit the Emmaus page of our church website for more details: http://faithum.weebly.com/emmaus.html Pick up an Emmaus brochure in the church literature racks! Next Emmaus Walk Weekend: Men’s: May 30 – June 2 Women’s: June 6-9 These smiling faces would love to tell you more about Emmaus!

Attention High School Seniors

The landscape committee would like everyone to bring a red geranium to church on Sunday, May 19th to celebrate Pentecost. They will be planted around the church before Memorial day. Thanks, The Landscape Committee

Faith United Methodist Church Scholarships are available for pick up in the church office or on our website. Completed applications and grade transcripts are to be returned to the church office by noon on May 12, 2013. If you have questions contact Ron Luikart, Scholarship Chairperson at 330.494.7570 or go to www.faithumchurch.org.

MEMBERSHIP CARE May 2, Jane Wells, 91 May 27, Joan Morrison, 90 April 6th, Linda Minor & Tom Leaver were married at Faith Church We extend our deepest sympathy to: Doug Crowley & Family on the death of Doug’s mother-in-law, Penny Baxter Kathy & Danny Dickriede on the death of Kathy’s father Family & Friends of Joan Gfeller Audrey & Warren Morrison on the death of Audrey’s cousin, Cheryl Beight Ginny Bilkert & Family on the death of Monty Bilkert Notes this month from: Marguerite Schwab, Pat Forgie, The Gerry Bowman family, North Canton 4th grade basketball team

Membership Care Please join us as we celebrate Joan Morrison’s 90th Birthday with an open house on Sunday, May 19th from 2:00 to 4:00PM at Windsor Medical Center, 1454 E. Maple St. North Canton.

One of the goals for 2013 is to conduct an All Church Members phone contact to determine if there are any needs or major concerns. Survey will be conducted in April, May & June. Facilitator- Roy Ailstock.

Time to Garden A recent news article mentioned four benefits of gardening:  Improved physical health  Enhanced mental and social health  Decreased stress and anxiety  Access to nutritious foods. You can enjoy some of the same benefits by getting involved in our “Garden of Weedin’” project. Get outdoors, work in the earth, water the vegetables, and help with the harvest. This project helps feed many hungry people in our area. Call Trudy Jones at 330-494-4723 or email her at Trudy@neo.rr.com to get involved. We’ll be planting late in May, depending on the weather.

Camp Wanake will be having a Silent Auction on May 11, 2013 in conjunction with The Ranch Spring Round Up at The Wanake Ranch and they need your help! Wanake is seeking donation that can be sold in the Silent Auction – donations can be special services, gift baskets, baked goods, a quilt, anything! All proceeds go towards Camperships, which allow children to go to camp who otherwise would not get the opportunity. If you, are interested in donating something for the auction, call Kelcey at 330.756.2333 or email her at info@campwanake.org.

So Now What The experiences of the Lenten season including Holy Week and Easter have always amazed me. It seems that every year God does something truly remarkable in my heart to remind me of the depth of His love for me as His child. We journey through the forty days of Lent starting with Ash Wednesday by examining our hearts to see the sin in our lives. For some this marks the start of “giving up” something to focus more intently upon the God who created them so uniquely. We then travel the road by searching our hearts, discovering more about God, and deepening our faith through the next several days. Read the full story at http://refuge-faithumc.blogspot.com/ Have you ever asked the question, “So Now What, God?” We need to remember that the disciples were not simply trained overnight. The church (meaning us, not the building) was not built in a matter of minutes, but rather over a great deal of time, sacrifice, and suffering. Our journey doesn’t end with Easter but rather continues on throughout the remainder of our lives as we grow towards being a more devoted disciple of Christ. What opportunities are presenting themselves for you to grow in your faith following Easter? What opportunities are arising that may stretch you to deepen your faith? What are the opportunities for you to experience a resurrection in your own lives today?

Youth Mission Trip News:

As our students prepare for their mission trip to Rockford, Illinois in the summer of 2013 they have already started earning their service/fundraising hours during the past few months. We have had students participate through:  Helping through assistance with children’s Sunday School classes  Serving a dinner for the District Boy Scout gathering  Spreading mulch/ doing yard work at the parsonage  Serving communion during worship services  Singing in the Woman’s Chorus for UMW Sunday Our students are always looking for opportunities to serve others throughout the year. If you know of a service opportunity, feel free to contact Susan Arnold (sarnold@faithumchurch.org) or Donny Bell (donnybell@gmail.com) or Matt Hart (mhart@faithumchurch.org). Thank you for your partnering with this life-changing ministry!

YOUTH MISSION TEAM BRUNCH MAY 5TH There is a Youth Mission Team Brunch Fundraiser on Sunday, May 5th, after each worship service. Come and support the youth going to Rockford, Illinois this summer on the youth mission trip. In April we received a thank you note from Diane Dickerson from Dueber UMC. She was a recent recipient of an Act of Grace from someone here at Faith UMC. The experience inspired a devotional (written below) which was written for their church’s Lenten Devotional. A Blessing in a Time of Trouble: Psalms 46: 1 and 2: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear. I was very upset and emotional about the shooting deaths of an entire first grade class in Newtown, Connecticut this December. I was in tears all week and overwhelmed with sorrow. I thought of my own grandchildren who are just this age, 6 year old Rachel Dickerson and 7 year old Sarah Quinn, and could feel the pain of the Connecticut families. I had even recently visited in Rachel's first grade classroom and met her teacher and classmates and that gave me a vivid picture of how young and innocent these shooting victims were. That same week I received a blessing and encouragement in the most unexpected place, my Acme grocery store. When I went to pay for my groceries, I was told that there was no charge. Someone ahead of me in line had paid for me. I was given a card telling me that I had just received an act of grace from Faith United Methodist Church. The card said they believe in extending grace because they have experienced it and that today I had received an act of grace not because of who I am and not because of what I have done but because of who God is and because He loved us first. It added, may you feel the tangible love of God. The card encouraged me to pass on this grace and to share how someone gave me this card. I am happy to be able to do this very thing with this article. I was thankful for this clear sign of God's love and care for me and its perfect timing.

May 5

WORSHIP IN MAY COMMUNION Pastor Cara preaching 8:30 Joy Unlimited 9:45 Praise Team 11:00 Chancel Choir 9:45 & 11:00 Sunday School

May 12 MOTHER’S DAY Pastor Steve preaching 8:30 Trio—Sue Hirschman, Kathy Schirra, Cindy Wilcox 9:45 Praise Team 11:00 Carol & Cherub Choirs 9:45 & 11:00 Sunday School May 19 PENTECOST Pastor Cara preaching 8:30 Chancel Choir 9:45 Praise Team 11:00 Joy Unlimited/Celebration Bells 9:45 & 11:00 Sunday School May 26

TRINITY SUNDAY Pastor Steve preaching 8:30 Joanne Fox, Hammered Dulcimer 9:45 Praise Team 11:00 Chancel Choir 9:45& 11:00 Sunday School

Volunteer Opportunities Quilters/Sewers Tuesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. Rooms 5 & 6 Betsy Oby, Chair Faith Stitchers: Bring handwork 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. in the Parlor Bixler Library Thursdays, noon to 2 p.m. Candy Ziegler, Chair The Barbara Whitaker Prayer Shawl Ministry 1st Thursdays, 2-4p.m. in the Parlor Sue Kelley, Contact Sewing for Missions 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., RH

Mailed April 30, 2013 Phone: 330.499.6040 Fax: 330.305.1600 Email: ncfaith@faithumchurch.org Website: www.faithumchurch.org

Contact Us: Reverends Steve & Cara Stultz Costello, Co-Pastors Sharyl Syler—Dir. of Administration & Finance Carmie Johnson—Communications Coordinator Kathy Schumucker—Dir. of Christian Ed. & Spiritual Formation Matt Hart—Dir. of Youth Ministry Lauralee Stiffler—Coordinator,Congregational Development Jan Bilek—Treasurer Susan Arnold—Youth Anministrator Alina Dorto—Dir. of Faith Friends Preschool

Get to Know Us: Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:45, & 11:00 Sunday School: 9:45 & 11:00

Worship with Us: Faith United Methodist Church 300 Ninth Street NW North Canton, OH 44720

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COMMUNION Pastor Cara preaching 8:30 Joy Unlimited 9:45 Praise Team 11:00 Chancel Choir 9:45 & 11:00 Sunday School Mission Team Brunch following each service

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9:30a Women’s Morning Study 12:15p Staff Meeting 5:00p Carol Choir 6:30p Sewing for Missions 6:30p Love Wins Bible Study 7:30p Chancel Choir

National Day of Prayer 12:00p Library Volunteers 2:00p Prayer Shawl 6:30p Stephen Ministry, Training 6:30p Communications Ministry

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Sat 4 7:00aMen’s Life Study Boy Scout Camp Out

9:00a Women’s Morning Study 6:00p All Daughter Banquet 7:00p Covenant Bible Study 7:00p Meditation Group 7:00p “Numbers of Hope” 7:00p Men’s Basketball

6:00a Men’s Prayer Group 8:00a First Tuesday 9:00a Quilts to Share 9:30 Celebration Bells 1:30p UMW Board Meting 6:00p Boy Scouts 6:30p”Namesake” Small Group

9:00a Staff Retreat off Site 9:30a Women’s Morning Study 12:00p Lydia Circle 5:00p Last Cherub Choir 6:30p Love Wins Bible Study 7:30p Chancel Choir

8:30a Office Staff In Service 12:00p Library Volunteers 2:00p Faith Stitchers 6:30p Stephen Ministry, Supervising 6:30p Stephen Ministry, Training 7:00p Stewardship Ministry

8:00a Endowment Team

6:30p REFUGE Youth & Parents

Pastor Steve preaching 8:30 Trio-Sue Hirschman, Kathy Schirra, Cindy Wilcox 9:45 Praise Team 11:00 Carol & Cherub Choirs 9:45 & 11:00 Sunday School 5:30p Joy Unlimited 6:30p REFUGE Youth

9:00a Circle of Faith 7:00p Covenant Bible Study 7:00p Meditation Group 7:00p “Numbers of Hope” Small Group 7:00p Men’s Basketball

9:00a Quilts to Share 9:30 Celebration Bells 11:45a Second Wind 6:30p”Namesake” Small Group 6:30p Nomination/Leadership 7:00p Membership Ministry Team 7:00p Boy Scouts

12:15p Staff Meeting 5:00p Last Carol Choir 6:30p Sewing for Missions 6:30p Love Wins Bible Study 7:30p Chancel Choir

12:00p Library Volunteers 1:00p Alzheimer's Support Group 2:00p Faith Stitchers 6:30p Stephen Ministry, Training 7:00p Scholarship Committee 7:00p Trustees

PENTECOST Pastor Cara preaching 8:30 Chancel Choir 9:45 Praise Team 11:00 Joy Unlimited & Celebration Bells 9:45 & 11:00 Sunday School 5:30P Joy Unlimited 6:30p Youth Picnic at Price Park

9:00a Women’s Morning Study 7:00p Covenant Bible Study 7:00p Meditation Group 7:00p “Numbers of Hope” Small Group 7:00p Men’s Basketball

6:00a Men’s Prayer Group 9:00a Quilts to Share 9:30 Celebration Bells 6:00p Boy Scouts 6:30p Finance Meeting 7:00p Ministry Council

12:15p Staff Meeting 6:30p Love Wins Bible Study 7:30p Chancel Choir

8:30a Office Staff In Service 12:00p Library Volunteers 2:00p Faith Stitchers 6:30 Stephen Ministry, Supervising 6:30p Stephen Ministry, Training 7:00p Circle of Love 7:00p Scholarship Committee

27 MEMORIAL DAY Office Closed

6:00a Men’s Prayer Group 9:00a Quilts to Share 9:30 Celebration Bells 6:30p Nomination/Leadership Development 7:00p Boy Scouts 7:00p SPRC

12:15p Staff Meeting 7:30p Chancel Choir

12:00p Library Volunteers

MOTHER’S DAY

TRINITY SUNDAY Pastor Steve preaching 8:30 Joanne Fox, Hammered Dulcimer 9:45 Praise Team 11:00 Chancel Choir 9:45 & 11:00 Sunday School

6:00a Men’s Prayer Group

18 7:00a Men’s Life Study 9:00a Scout Service Project

25 Faith Kitchen