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Pastor's Article for September 2014 Only Through Prayer “This kind can come out only through prayer.” – Jesus (Mark 9:29) While on our RV vacation out west, Cara, Eli, Atticus and I went to San Francisco. My Aunt Junie and her fiancé Greg live in the Bay Area and took us to see the sites. On Monday, August 11, they took us to Alcatraz. Each of us donned a set of headphones for our own audio-guided tour. Down among the cramped cells, our attention was directed opposite the cells toward some barred windows that faced the city across the bay. The voice of an ex-convict who had been an Alcatraz inmate said at night you could hear people just across the bay laughing and having a good time and you ached to be free. As the tour continued, we heard more about what it was like to be locked up in Alcatraz. Little did we know that during the same time about six miles away on the northern shore of the bay in Tiburon, Robin Williams was struggling in a prison of his own. On Tuesday, we heard the news of his death. Shocked and deeply saddened I tried to imagine what he was going through and what if anything could have saved him. In Mark’s Gospel, chapter 9 tells the story of a boy plagued by a spirit that often tried to destroy the boy. The boy’s father pleaded with Jesus saying, “If you are able to do anything, have pity on us and help us.” Jesus assured the man, “All things can be done for the one who believes.” The man cried out, “I believe; help my unbelief!” After Jesus casts the spirit out of the boy, the disciples ask him why they were not able to cast it out. Jesus says to them, “This kind can come out only through prayer.” As the sun began to set on that Monday in San Francisco, we made our final stop. Greg let us out in front of Grace Episcopal Cathedral on Nob Hill. Cara and I had heard about this church at the Change the World Conference at Ginghamsburg UMC in April. The speaker, Diana Butler Bass, told about the Cathedral’s artist in residence Anne Patterson who was asked to create a visible symbol of the presence of God in the life of the church and in the city. By God’s grace, the church was open. When we entered we were immediately humbled and awed. Above us hung 32,000 colorful ribbons. End to end they would stretch 20 miles. Before the red ribbons were hung, hundreds of people from the community wrote their prayers, hopes and wishes. When the doors open and the wind blows even gently through the cathedral sanctuary, the ribbons shimmy and sway reminding all that God’s spirit is present. Without any conscious thought, all of us including kids entered a state of prayer as we walked the labyrinth embedded in the stone floor and later knelt at the altar rail. To view pictures of the church and the ribbons, see the pdf version of Faith Notes or visit the FUMC website: See the pictures on the next page As millions around the world grieve Robin Williams, let us find hope and renewed faith in prayer. May we be led to pray for one another and especially for all who struggle with chronic depression and/or drug and alcohol addiction. In ministry together,
Pastor Steve
Youth
For Such a Time as This The story of Esther in the Bible has always been a fascinating story to me. I love how someone completely unlikely is put in a place of leadership and alters the future of an entire race of people. Esther doubted her position many times and I’m sure questioned why God had placed her there but as we read her story today, the impact she had is amazing. As I read her story, I often wonder how many of us feel that similar anguish, of asking God “Why am I here?” Maybe you ask this question as you wrestle with finding your purpose in life. Maybe you ask this question, as you wrestle with going into school/work in the morning. Maybe you ask this question as you think about your family and the impact/or lack of impact they have had on you throughout your life. Whatever the case I’m sure that many of us have asked the question, “God, why am I am here.” Recently, I read a devotional thought from Tony Dungy in his book The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge that connect the story of Esther and our struggle for finding purpose. I would like to share his thoughts with you today as they help shed light on answering this challenging question of why God has placed us where we are presently.
Read the full story at http://faithumc-refuge.tumblr.com/ So as you reflect upon these thoughts today, I would like you to ask yourself (and your family), what great thing is God positioning you to accomplish right where you are today? The time is right for you to make a great impact with your family, school/job, or community, but you may have doubts and questions like Esther did. As you discover what your great moment is, my prayer is that you will have the boldness of Esther to step into this role God has placed you in and see your life dramatically altered
Youth Mission Trip News: As another year of school has commenced, we are beginning to move towards another wonderful youth mission trip. On Sunday, September 7th following the 11:00 am service we will be gathering in Family Life Center with anyone interested in participating in our upcoming trip in the summer of 2015. At this meeting we will distribute the necessary paperwork, discuss the changes to the hour system, and announce our destination for our trip in 2015. If you have any questions about our upcoming trip please bring them to this meeting where they will be addressed there. We look forward to serving with you and impacting our world through our gifts!
Fall Kick –Off Sunday September 7, 2014 Join us for special worship celebrations at 8:30, 9:45, or 11:00 as we kick-off our fall season of ministries!
Worship with music led by all of Faith UMC’s choirs Special gift for families with children Commissioning of all who will be serving in our Faith Formation Ministries this year: Sunday School, Children’s Ministries, Youth Ministry, Adult Small Groups Special blessing for parents and grandparents 3rd Grade Bible Presentation at 9:45
Join us for worship on kick-off Sunday to learn more about all of Faith UMC’s fall ministries: Sunday School, Small Groups, Youth Ministry, Children’s Ministry, Wednesday Night Faith Connections, Music Ministry, Chamber Vocal/Instrumental Ensembles, Faith UMC's Library and Faith Formation Resources
Wednesday Night’s Faith Connections
Wednesday Night Faith Connections is a mid-week opportunity for fellowship, fun and study. The evening begins with a meal and worship experience at 6:00 pm, followed by programs and studies for kids and adults. During the children’s program, kids experience God’s love and his word through activities, art, missions, and games. A variety of adult experiences are offered throughout the year. Gary Jones and Amy Lowdermilk will be joining our Wednesday Night Faith Connections Children’s Ministry Team! Come meet them on September 17 and learn about all the exciting activities that will be happening at Faith on Wednesday nights! Our fall mission project will be Operation Christmas Child. Come on September 17 to learn how you can be involved! All are welcome! Invite your friends, come join the fun and get connected at Faith! Wednesday Night Schedule 5:00/5:15—6:00 pm: Children’s Choir 6:00 pm: Dinner/Worship for kids and adults! All are welcome! 6:30—7:30 pm: Faith Kids, Grades K-5 7:30—8:00 pm: Faith Kids Extended 6:30—8:00 Adult Groups (Please check the calendar as starting times for adults will vary.)
Walk To Emmaus Dates of Next Walk:
Men’s: October 16-19,
Women’s: October 23-24
Registration is now open for this fall’s Emmaus Walk weekends! Learn more about this experience of Christian spiritual renewal and leadership development by visiting the Emmaus page of our church website for more information: http://faithum.weebly.com/emmaus.html Pick up an Emmaus brochure in the church literature racks!
Spiritual Formation
Weaving Faith Into Life Faith’s Wednesday Night Faith Connections begins on Wednesday, September 17! Kick-Off Picnic dinner in the Pavilion at 6:00 pm!
Small Groups Fall and Winter Adult Small Groups and Sunday School: Faith’s Fall and Winter Adult Groups continue to form. To learn more about getting your group on our fall and winter schedule or if you are interested in forming a new small group, or have suggestions for new small groups, please contact Kathy Schmucker. Monday:
6:30 pm, East Parlor: Faith’s Young Adult Group. Invite your friends and join us for study and fellowship. Coordinator Sarah Sowers. 7:00 pm, West Parlor: Isaiah Bible Study. Now through October 20. 8-week study of the book of Isaiah. Study will be conducted using a video by Dr. Mickey Efrid and a supplemental commentary. Facilitators: James Morgan and Bob Kuchner. 7:00 pm, Room 16. Monday Night Bible Study. begins September 9. Coordinators: Rob and Tori Christian 7:00 pm, Chapel. Meditation Group. begins September 29. Facilitator: Sam Purses. Contemplation is the ancient form of prayer, which elevates and integrates an individual’s daily living into communion with the living God. It is the conscious practice of union with the ever present and loving God who invites us to share in his life. We look forward to continuing our living practice of contemplative prayer this fall.
Wednesday: 9:00 am, West Parlor: The Patriarchs Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Explore with Beth Moore such concepts as blessing, covenant, and promise. This 11 week in -depth study of Genesis 12-50 will keep you captivated by the God who stars in it. Begins September 3rd. Facilitator: Linda Reynolds. 6:00 pm, Dinner and Worship in Robinson Hall. 6:30 pm, West Parlor: The Story of You begins September 17. “Has anything like this ever happened in your days, or in the days of your ancestors? Tell it to your children, and have your children tell their children, and their children tell their children.” Joel 1:2-3 God has given each of us a story, but only you can tell your story. Join us for this 5 week study and learn to tell your story. Facilitator: Pat Willis, local author. Beginning October 15: The Daniel Plan. Saturday: 7:00 am, Beyesly’s Restaurant September 13 & 27, Men’s Life Study Group, “Against the Grain” by Bill Courtney, Facilitator: Kim Reynolds. Sunday: 9:45 am, Conference Room: Faith Bible Study, Numbers and Deuteronomy, begins September 14. Facilitator: Bob Snyder. 9:45 am, West Parlor: Faith Meets Life begins September 14.
Spiritual Formation
Tuesday: 6:00 am, Balcony: Men’s Prayer Group. 8:00 am, Chapel: First Tuesday Prayer Service is a casual prayer service where we learn how God is apparent in the lives and stories of our Faith Church friends. September 2 Guest Speaker: Lydia Aldridge. Coordinator: Jan Baker. 6:30 pm, West Parlor: Sacred Secrets. Women’s Bible Study begins September 9. The world is obsessed with telling secrets for the sake of sensationalism. But not all hidden things are poisonous and dark. Some secrets are forgiven, some are covered, and some are kept between you and God. Sacred Secrets is the new 6-session study from Beth Moore that explores the theology of secrets. Facilitators: Laura Luikart and Sue Bell. 7:00 pm, Room 16: Mark’s Story of Jesus, a 10 week in depth study of the Gospel of Mark, begins September 16. Resources to enhance your participation in the study are available for pick-up in the church office prior to the beginning of the study. Contact Bill Bullock for questions. Facilitator: Jim Skinner.
Fall Sunday School “Lord,
you have done so many things! You made them all so wisely! The earth is full of your creations!” - Psalm 104:24 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 Children from birth through age 3 are cared for in a nurturing environment where little ones experience God’s love. Preschool and Elementary Age Children, Following Children’s Sermon September’s Theme: In the Beginning **Please stop by the Children’s Welcome Station near the Sanctuary and Family Life Center to sign in children, make their Sunday School name tags, and find information for families! If you haven’t yet done so, please complete an updated registration form with emergency contact and allergy information for each child! Registration forms are available in the church office or online on the resource page of our website! See Kathy Schmucker, Kristin Krach or Terry Morgan and Teresa Purses if you have any questions!
3rd Grade Bible Presentations 3rd Grade Bible Presentations – Sunday, September 7 Bibles will be presented to children entering 3rd grade during 9:45 worship on Sunday, September 7. If you have a student entering 3rd grade, please let us know by contacting the church office or email Kathy Schmucker at kschmucker@faithumchurch.org. Our 3rd Grade Bible Exploration Pizza Party for 3rd grade students and their families will be held on Sunday, October 12, at 12:15 pm, following the 3 rd worship service.
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October 1 October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month. Grief, stress, anxiety, depression and mental health issues impact our lives. Our media is filled with news of disease, hardships and tragedy. Faith UMC’s Spiritual Formation Ministry team will be offering our labyrinth to our church and community for a time of prayer. Look for more information in upcoming bulletins and on our website.
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. Requirement information and an application contact Kathy Schmucker at 330.499.6040 ext. 17 or kschmucker@faithumchurch.org.
Spiritual Formation
Youth: Out of the Box Youth Grades 6-12 at 9:45 in the Youth Room Adults: 9:45 – Faith Bible Study in the Conference Room 9:45 – Faith Meets Life in the West Parlor Check the bulletin this fall for opportunities for discussion & reflection! Look for the Small Group information for additional opportunities for adult study.
Friday Night Out (Date Night) Begins September 12: Faith UMC has a strong desire to focus on nurturing family relationships through faith. This fall, we invite any adult couples (engaged, newly married or seasoned marriages) and single parents to come join us for a short program focusing on nurturing family relationships, followed by an evening of childcare (ages birth-6th grade) while you enjoy some time to yourselves to focus on the relationships in your life. Faith Night Out is another opportunity to connect with families and provide them with support (programming and childcare), love and FUN they truly need. We are thankful to offer upcoming Faith Friday Night Out to further nurture relationships within our faith family and their relationship with God. Please contact Tallie Paz at tallepaz@gmail.com or Kathy Schmucker at kschmucker@faithumchurch.org with questions or if you'd like to be involved in any way with this ministry.
Opportunities To Serve
Children and Families Ministry: Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of our children and families! To learn more about how you can get involved contact Kathy Schmucker or any member of Faith’s Spiritual Formation Ministry Team. An orientation for fall children’s ministries will be held on Thursday, September 4th at 7:00 pm. Preschool or Elementary Sunday School: We have opportunities for Sunday School teachers and helpers to serve one Sunday per month at either 9:45 or 11:00. Contact person: Terry Morgan Nursery Ministry: We have opportunities to share Jesus’ love with the youngest members of our church in Faith’s Nursery on Sunday mornings at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 and during several church activities. Contact person: Kristin Krach Friday Night Out (Date Night): The 2nd Friday of each month from September – May. Friday Night Out creates a great opportunity for folks to be part of a team to develop and coordinate activities for the adults and children as well as for volunteers to supervise the children during the evening one or two Fridays during the year. Contact person: See above. Wednesday Night Faith Connections Children’s Program: Come join the fun at Faith on Wednesday evenings and get connected with kids and families in our community! Contact Persons: Gary Jones, Amy Lowdermilk, Kathy Schmucker. Wednesday Literacy Tutoring/Homework Helpers: Anyone interested in being part of the vision for this new ministry please contact Kathy Schmucker, Paulette Baker, or Laura Luikart!
Faith UMC’s Bixler Library and Media Center Have you visited Faith’s library lately? We invite you to come and explore all the resources available for children, youth, and adults. 3rd Annual Book Give-away September 21-28. These are out-of-date books and videos that we are giving away for a donation. We will use the donated money to purchase supplies for the library. Baskets will be on the tables for monetary donations. Any books not taken will be donated to Community Christmas. We are blessed to have some new readers in our Preschool Story Hour program. Story hour consists of three classes coming at separate times from 9:30 - 10:45. If anyone would like to read to our Faith Friends Preschool Children this Fall contact Betsy Gorrell or Nancy Share. Please check your bookshelves for any Faith UMC Library materials you might have and return them to the basket inside the door to the library.
Spiritual Formation
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: We have had a few requests to offer this study at Faith UMC. Please contact Kathy Schmucker, Terry Morgan, or Teresa Purses if you would be interested in participating or facilitating this study for our congregation and community!
New Member Class A fall New Member class will be held at the end of September and the beginning of October. New members will be welcomed on Sunday October 19th. Please contact the church office (330)-499-6040 with your interest. We are excited to welcome you.
Faith UMC Food Outreach Ministry
Updating College Records We are updating our college student records. Please be in touch by mail, email or phone to let us know your college mailing address for 2014-2015. We would like to send you Faith Notes and maybe some cards throughout the year. Contact 330-499-6040 and scapestrain@faithumchurch.org
Membership Care Ministry Team “The Helping Hands” team, which is part of Membership Care Ministry Team, needs a few more volunteer drivers. This involves transporting and helping our members who need rides for their doctor appointments or possibly groceries and other errands. We have some volunteers, but we would like to add new people so that we don’t have to use the same drivers too often. If you are interested or wish more details, contact Mary Lou Campbell, Helping Hands Coordinator, at 330.499.5323. Thank you for considering this need.
Calvary Mission Calvary Mission requests canned fruit for the month of September. A marked box is located in the gallery for contributions to the Food Pantry. Thanks for your generous support!
The East Ohio Conference recently published an article about Faith’s Camp ReadA-Lot! To read the article visit: http://eocumcnews.com/2014/08/07/camp-read-a-lot-exceedsexpectations/
Extending the Table Ministry Participants Pastor Cara would like to meet with all our present Extending the Table servers as well as our new servers after the 11:00 service. (Watch for dates in the bulletin ) We will be meeting in the Parlor. This will be a time of reflection and also an orientation for our new participants. Communion will be served.
Spiritual Formation
Calling all cooks! Faith Church Food Outreach Ministry is currently in need of volunteers who enjoy helping others by utilizing their cooking talents. Our team has been supplying dinners to individuals and families who have had a need for short term assistance with food preparation (post-hospital stays, physical therapy patients, families with newborns). Basically, it involves preparing one dinner consisting of a main dish, salad and dessert and delivering it to the given address. We have our volunteers on a rotating basis so that no one is responsible for over one or two meals per year. We need your help in maintaining this goal. If you can volunteer for an entire year or a portion of the year (thinking of our snowbirds), please call Nancy Share at 330-966-0221 or email mrsnc.home@yahoo.com. Your help will be most appreciated.
Second Wind Separated from his family in a bustling train station in Seoul, South Korea, six-year-old Kim Ji Soo was quickly swept up by an organization hoping to make money from the adoption of orphans. After three bleak years, he was transferred to the Holt Orphanage, where he learned about a God who "didn’t love us any less just because we were orphans. In fact, we felt that sometimes He may even have loved us more." Today, Jin Stearns is an author, an advocate for Holt International Children's Services, and an inspirational speaker with a powerful message of love and hope. Come and hear more of this amazing story!
Circle News Circle of Faith: meets on the second Monday of the month at at 9:00 AM, members’ homes. Watch the Sunday bulletins or call Esther Brunt for information: 330-499-7293. Circle of Love will meet on Thursday, September 25, at 7:00 in the parlor. Kaitlyn Schmucker will present a program about her mission trip to Uganda this summer. Make plans to come hear "one of our own" share about her experiences. This meeting is open to anyone who would like to come. For information call Patti Deems 330-494-7168 Lydia Circle: will meet in Robinson Hall on Wednesday, September 10th, at 12:00. This is the “salad meeting” where everyone is to bring a salad to share. There will be no program. For information call Emmajo Shearer 330-966-8730 Dear UMW Members and Women of Faith Church, Being a part of UMW has been such a blessing in my life. I have enjoyed being a part of Circle of Love. The women of this group have supported me in many ways and I will always be grateful for their continued support and love they have shown me and Amanda. For the past 2 1/2 years I have served as President of UMW. Many of you are aware that I was finished with my role in May of this year. Working full time, being on call, taking care of Amanda, running my business all with Kevin working in Minnesota has been a handful. As of yet I still have not found a replacement. This has weighed on me heavily through the summer. So with this letter I am reaching out to all of you asking who will find it in their heart to head this wonderful organization in our church? When I started this position I really had no idea what I was doing. Betsy Gorrel was chair of Circle of Love and offered to be by Vice-President. Together with many other chairs we put together what we lovingly call the Book of Knowledge. Every event we had was followed by making lists and instructions of everything that needed done. We have planned this next year to include the sale of pies and rice pudding, the cookie walk and UMW Sunday. Also we decided that with fewer projects on the agenda, fewer Board Meetings would be needed. Based on our schedule, Sept., Nov., Feb. and April seemed like appropriate times to meet. Please prayerfully consider how you might help UMW keep moving forward. Know that I am still available for questions and would love to help anyone transition into their new role. Look forward to hearing from you. Blessings, Kim Wallick 330-497-2462
Fellowship
Date: Tuesday, September 9th Time: 11:45 am to 2:00 pm Program: Jin Stearns, author of Lost Seoul Cost of the meal: $4/person IMPORTANT: Please contact Betsy Douce with your reservation (330.494.3337 or BetsyDouce@yahoo.com) no later than Thursday, September 4th.
Fun Over 50 On Sunday, Sept. 21st, we'll meet at the parking lot at the ball fields on Easton across from Walsh University at 6 PM for a walk through the woods. We'll take a break in our walk to have a cold drink or ice cream at Washington Square. Total path is about 2 miles. All singles over 50 are welcome to join us. Please call Carolyn 330-966-2219 or Bev 330-244-8518 if you plan to come walk so we can be watching for you in the parking lot. Friends are always welcome!
First Tuesday
Men’s Retreat November 1st at Faith UMC! Mark your calendars and save the date for this upcoming event at Faith UMC!
FUMC Memory Garden In the Faith United Methodist Church Memory Garden, the wall with its beautiful centerpiece reminds us of John 15:5, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” We are connected with Christ and remember the host of believers who preceeded us. At this time the wall contains the cremains of twenty persons who have been somehow connected to Faith Church or the East Ohio Conference. Nearly half of the 128 niches are sold. Take a stroll in the Memory Garden to reflect on the tranquility of this place. If you would like more information about the Columbarium in our Memory Garden, contact Sharyl Syler in the church office.
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News and Information September 2014 August 22-24: Our campout for the month of August took us to Conneaut, OH and the D-Day Reenactment to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Invasion of Normandy, France. This living history reenactment featured over 1,000 re-enactors from around the U.S. and Canada. We witnessed weapon demonstrations, firing of Sherman Tanks, an Airborne/ Pathfinders demonstration, and many other events. World War II veterans were in attendance and honored for their sacrifice to our country. September 2: Our fall Court of Honor will be held on this date to share with scouts and their families the many awards, rank advancements, and merit badges that our troop members have earned throughout the summer months. September 12-14: With the assistance of Troop 35, we will again present our Cub Scout Expo at Rice’s Farm this weekend. We have invited 10 local Cub Scout packs to join us for a fun weekend of scout skill activities and camaraderie. September Weekly Meetings: Each of our weekly meetings throughout September will focus on fire and fire safety. We will participate in planning campfires, fire safety, and fire building activities.
Fellowship
Please join us for First Tuesday, a casual prayer service where we learn how God is apparent in the lives and stories of our Faith Church friends. We meet in the Chapel and the schedule is as follows: Tuesday, September 2nd at 8 a.m.—Lydia Aldridge Tuesday, October 7th at 8 a.m.—Tom Douce Tuesday, November 4th at 8:30 a.m. (after the end of daylight saving time)—Sharon Mc Connell
MEMBERSHIP CARE Oma Porter turns 94 on September 29th Dorothy Sayers turns 94 on September 30th Thank You notes from the following people: Katie Eriksen, Anne Denbrock and Carol and George Pierpont Thank you notes can be found on the bulletin board in the hallway across from the chapel.
Pennies For Paraguay Thanks to the generosity of those attending Vacation Bible school in July, the fund received $840, enough to sponsor two children. Thanks to all those who contributed. We are halfway to our goal of $3780, with this total amount needed by next February. Keep those contributions coming! Look for the financial progress charts near the contribution containers. Thanks also to the people who volunteered to be communication sponsors for our nine students. Each child that we sponsor now has an individual or family who will keep in touch several times throughout the year. We hope to encourage and build closer ties with our students.
Garden Of Weedin The garden has been growing well, and we have begun harvesting tomatoes and peppers. We won’t make salsa until most of the vegetables have ripened and been picked. Thanks to those who have brought in pint jars. We still need more, so keep your eyes open for jars on sale.
Extending the Table Ministry
Choir News Choral ensemble rehearsals for all age groups (Cherub, Carol, and Youth) will be held from 11:3012:30 P.M. on Saturday, September 6th in preparation for musical offerings on September 7th, FUMC’s “KickOff Sunday” services. All new and returning members are invited to participate. A lunch will be held for all music ministry participants and parents in Robinson Hall 12:30-1:30 P.M. Chancel Choir rehearsal begins at 1:30 P.M. following the lunch. Please contact Daniel Parsley, Worship Arts Coordinator, at dparsley@faithumchurch.org for more information.
Updates
We would like to expand this ministry to more of our home-bound members and we need your help. We are looking for members who would take communion to our home-bound members each month. We like to pair these members to our communion servers so you can form a relationship. It only takes a short time and brings so much joy and a connection to our congregation for these members. We also need to find a couple more "subs" to take communion on a part time basis when a communion server cannot participate for a month. Please consider giving your time to this worthwhile ministry.
Worship Arts Study Implementation Group The work of the Worship Arts Study Group (WASG) is now complete. The twelve members of this group have worked diligently and prayerfully over the past 18 months in the realigning of the six music staff positions and the hiring of three new worship arts employees. For that, and them, we are grateful and thankful! We now begin the second part of the journey to be facilitated by The Worship Arts Implementation Group (WAIG). This is a group committed to providing continuity of purpose as well as the assimilation of the worship arts staff into the life of Faith UMC. The WAIG will continue to respond to the needs of the Faith congregation and keep before us the Worship Arts Vision to provide clarity and to facilitate congregational ownership. The WAIG’s purpose is five-fold: Prayer a. For the process, vision, staff and WAIG b. Provide resources and opportunities to the congregation to engage through prayer Assimilation a. Help the Worship Arts Ministry Staff/Team get adjusted, feel supported and appreciated b. Help the congregation: adjust, accept, embrace, support and bless the Worship Arts Ministry Staff/Team c. Be a presence through prayer, reflection, patience and positive conversation
The WAIG consists of: Barb Rich, Dorothy Leeson, Sandy Vaughn, Judy McLaughlin, Karen Loy, John Bragg, Julie and Dennis Sarver, Daniel Parsley, Kathy Schmucker, Sue Bell, Cindy Wilcox, Charlene Dombrowski and Pastors Cara and Steve. Please contact one or more of these persons with questions, ideas, celebrations and/or concerns related to the Worship Arts Vision.
Updates
Implementation of the Vision a. Establish the Worship Arts Vision: A culture of Lay empowerment and equipping Synergistic and creative collaboration Ministry of care and spiritual formation b. Learn the Vision by learning the: Staff ministry position descriptions Staff expectations and covenant Worship core values c. Champion the Vision by being: Attentive Present Engaged in the life of Faith UMC (worship, events, meetings, etc) 4) Communication a. Keep the congregation informed using print, web, e-mail, announcements, gatherings, etc. 5) Continued Learning and Study a. Read articles/books on worship and arts b. Continue to explore and research how other churches are visioning worship and the arts
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6:00a Men’s Prayer Group 9:00a Library Volunteers 9:00a Quilts to Share 6:30p Women’s Bible Study 7:00p Boy Scouts 7:00p Mark’s Story of Jesus
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Pastor Steve preaching 8:30 Cindy Wilcox trio 11:00 Youth & Chancel Choirs 9:45 & 11:00 Sunday School 12:00 Listening Session
Chancel Choir Greetings Chancel Choir! I hope you have all enjoyed your summer off from choir. For those of you who do not know me, my name is Daniel Parsley and I am the new Worship Arts Coordinator at Faith United Methodist Church. In addition to my position as Worship Arts Coordinator, I am also serving as the new Director of Chancel Music at Faith. I am so excited to begin a new chapter of musical excellence in partnership with the Chancel Choir and to continue the wonderful tradition of music ministry at Faith UMC. There are a few FUMC happenings I am thrilled to announce! Our “Kick-Off” services will be held on Sunday, September 7 at our normal worship times. These services will feature all of our fall ministry opportunities and include musical offerings from all of our vocal choirs. Our plan is to sing as the Chancel Choir at both the 8:30 A.M. service and then be joined by the three youth choirs at the 11:00 A.M. service. We will have some opportunity for fellowship and breakfast in between the two services in Robinson Hall. To prepare for this, we will have our first activity on Saturday, September 6 at 12:30 beginning with a lunch then a short rehearsal from 1:30-2:30. We will sing a favorite anthem from last year for these services. I am so excited to get singing with you and to show the congregation what opportunities we have for music making at Faith UMC! You can read about me in the June Faith Notes (http://issuu.com/faithumc/docs/fn_jun_2014_worksheet_ -_including_h/1), but I am also hoping to let you know a bit about myself in a more informal manner through a ‘Meet and Greet’ Q&A session on September 3rd at 7:30 PM in the choir room. This is your opportunity to ask anything and everything that has been burning on your minds this summer and to sing together for the first time this season. It will be fun opportunity for you to get to know me as well as for me to get to know you all! I will then also be able to give more information for our fall schedule and repertoire list. Don’t worry if you cannot make that meeting—we will invite any to join in singing with the Chancel Choir as their schedules permits. Important dates to remember: Wednesday, September 3 7:30-9:00 PM “Meet and Greet” Q&A in the choir room Saturday, September 6 12:30 PM Lunch in Robinson and rehearsal at 1:30 in the choir room Sunday, September 7 “KickOff” Sunday Services at the 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. services Wednesday, September 10 7:30-9:00 PM First “regular” Chancel Choir rehearsal in the choir room I can’t adequately explain how excited I am to begin making music with you. This season is jammed pack with lots of different types of repertoire and exciting musical, spiritual, and social events. Some of the highlights include opportunities such as a winter choral cantata with orchestra in December as a culminating event of our Advent season, a community Lessons and Carols service hosted by Faith UMC, and the beginning of FUMC’s 8-person vocal chamber ensemble, Schola Cantorum. We can talk more about some of these exciting opportunities at our Q&A session on September 3. Looking forward to seeing you all! Please feel free to invite any who may not have received this email or any (past, present, or future members) who may have any interest whatsoever with participating in this wonderful group. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to email me at dparsley@faithumchurch.org or drop me a line on my office phone. Cheers, Dan
FAITH NOTES
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Canton, OH Permit No. 1809
Faith United Methodist Church 300 Ninth Street NW North Canton, OH 44720
Worship with Us:
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Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:45, & 11:00 Sunday School: 9:45 & 11:00
Get to Know Us: Reverends Steve & Cara Stultz Costello, Co-Pastors Sharyl Syler—Administration & Finance Director Marc Biss—Communications Coordinator Kathy Schumucker—Spiritual Formation Director Matt Hart—Youth Ministry Director Sue Capestrain—Administrative Assistant Jan Bilek—Treasurer Alina Dorto—Faith Friends Preschool Director Daniel Parsley—Worship Arts Coordinator
Contact Us: Phone: 330.499.6040 Fax: 330.305.1600 Email: ncfaith@faithumchurch.org Website: www.faithumchurch.org
Mailed on August 28 , 2014
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WORSHIP IN SEPTEMBER
Volunteer Opportunities Quilters/Sewers Tuesdays, 9-11:30 AM Rooms 5 & 6 Nan Davis, Chair
Sept 7
Pastor Cara preaching Kick Off Sunday—Communion Children in worship Music -All Choirs singing/ringing
Faith Stitchers: Bring handwork 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursdays, 1-4 PM in the Parlor
Sept 14
Bixler Library Tuesdays, 9:00-11:00AM Nancy Share & Betsy Gorrell, Chairs
Sept 21
The Barbara Whitacre Prayer Shawl Ministry 1st Thursday, 1-4 PMin the Parlor Mike Flechtner, Contact
Sept 28
Sewing for Missions 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM, RH Sue Bell, Contact
Pastor Steve preaching Music—Megan Wise Listening session 2 at 9:30 in Robinson Hall Pastor Cara preaching Music -Worship Arts Staff Listening session 2 at 11:00 in Robinson Hall Pastor Steve preaching 8:30 Cindy Wilcox trio 11:00 Joy Unlimited/Chancel Choirs Listening session 2 at 12:00pm in Robinson Hall