Worship Sunday, September 26
Week 5 of Worship Series
Questioning Jesus
Sermon: Jesus as Way
Preacher: Pastor Jake
In-Person and Live-streamed: 8:30 Traditional,11:00 Modern
Face masks are required, regardless of vaccination status.
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Worship at Crystal Park UMC:
2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, OH 44705
Traditional Style Worship at 11:00 a.m.
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Tomorrow's Speakers:
Tom & Pam Wig
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Join us this Sunday, September 26 for some Fun Fall Opportunities
- Library Open House
- 9:45 Sunday School Hour: Get Connected with Fun Art Mission Activities for All Ages
- Images of Jesus Art Gallery
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Faith United’s Library is now Open!
Come and explore our newly reorganized library and learn about our new online system!
Faith United’s Library team will be available for questions and library tours between 9:30-11am on September 26. Check out this flyer to learn how access your account and Faith United’s library from anywhere!
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Do you love reading and children?
Become a Library Reader!
Faith United’s Library Coordinators are looking for volunteer readers to read to our Faith Friends Learning Center students on Tuesdays from 9-12pm. Please contact Betsy Gorrell, Kathy Schmucker, or email the library team if you are interested in being a story reader or second adult to help with story time.
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Opportunities to Serve this Fall
Faith United’s Spiritual Formation and Youth Ministry Team long to be able to offer many programs, but are in need of volunteers. We also respect and understand people's health concerns. Please help us plan and prepare for fall ministries by completing this survey as soon as possible.
How is God calling you to serve and make a difference in our church and community? How might supporting others on their faith journey help you grow in your faith? There are opportunities to serve in a variety of ways:
- Sunday School teachers and helpers
- Wednesday Wonder Kids
- Wednesday Night Faith Connections meal team
- Nursery and Childcare on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings
- Youth Sunday School, Wednesday nights, and Sunday evenings
- Adult Group Facilitators and Coordinators
- Library Readers for Faith Friends Learning Center classes
Our children need our church. They need Jesus! And they need YOU!
For more information or to volunteer contact Kathy Schmucker,
Pam Wig or Pastor Jake.
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Do you like to sing? Join Choir!
Chancel choir is starting back up on Wednesday nights. New members are welcome to attend! Contact Mike Wiley.
Children and Youth Choir and Ensembles of all ages are forming. Contact Sandy Wallace
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Adult Connect Groups Now Forming
Check out the new groups! Visit our Programs and Group Page or Find Groups in Realm to learn about all the group opportunities happening this fall. It is not too late to join a group that has already began.
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Into the Deep, Diving into a Life of Courageous Faith, Spiritual Seekers, Sunday School class, 9:45am Oct. 10. Bob Snyder, Room 5
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Freeing Jesus: Faith Meets Life Sunday School, 9:45am, Kim Reynolds, Conference Room & Zoom
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Love your Neighbor Walk - weekly emails, discussion group Sep 26, 6:30pm, Parlor & Zoom
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Sewing for Missions, First & Third Wednesdays, 6:30pm starting September 15, Sue Bell Coordinator
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Faith 101 – Sundays, 9:45am Now–Oct 24, Pastor Steve, Pastor Jake, & Kathy Schmucker, Parlor & Zoom
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Freeing Jesus: Men's Life Study, starts Sep 25, 8am, Kim Reynolds, Beyesly's Restaurant
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Minor Prophets Monday Night Bible Study, starting Sep 27, 6:30pm in the Parlor
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Book Discussion Group: Sunflower Sisters, Sept 30, 7pm, Parlor
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Diving Deeper: Love Your Neighbor 2.0 - Wednesdays, beginning Oct 20, Pastor Jake, Kathy Schmucker, Teresa Purses, Kim Reynolds
Study books can be picked up at the table in the Gathering Area weekdays 8am-4pm. Contact Kathy or your group facilitator to make other arrangements if you are not able to pick up during those hours. Suggested donations can be made by cash/check, or paid online. Do not let book cost prohibit you from participating. Kindle and eBook versions can be ordered through the Amazon and Cokesbury links on the church website.
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Sensory Inclusive Certification
It is now time to update Faith United’s Sensory Inclusive Certification with KultureCity. Click on this link, and enter your name and email. If this is your first time completing Sensory Inclusive training click on 101 Training. If you have previously participated, click on Refresher Trainer. Watch the video and complete the quiz. Contact Kathy Schmucker for more information!
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September/October Upper Room and September/October/November Daily Bread Available in the Gathering Area |
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Faith United has an exciting way to support you living out your faith. Amplify Media is a video library with thousands of videos for adults, youth and kids that you can view from your phone, tablet, computer or tv.
These resources can be used for individual or group studies, and there is even a special section just for kids! Check out these instructions to access your free account. Questions? Contact Kathy Schmucker, Spiritual Formation Director.
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Faith & Environment Weekly Thought:
Our responsibility to care for the environment is as old as the Bible.
The diagnosis:
The earth dries up and withers, the world languishes and withers; the heavens languish together with the earth.
The earth lies polluted under its inhabitants; for they have transgressed laws, violated the statutes, broken the everlasting covenant.
Therefore a curse devours the earth, and its inhabitants suffer for their guilt; therefore the inhabitants of the earth dwindled, and few people are left. Isaiah 24:4-6 NRSV
The prescription:
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you; the birds of the air, and they will tell you; ask the plants of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you.
Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?
In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of every human being. Job 12:7-10 NRSV
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Wednesday Night Faith Connections Dinner and Worship
Every Wednesday at 5:45pm
Join us for an evening of fun, food, faith, and fellowship! Enjoy a great meal and mid-week worship in the outdoors (weather permitting) or spaced out in Robinson Hall. Groups for adults and kids follow worship. Childcare is available. Contact Kathy Schmucker or John Hartzell for more information!
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You're invited to Faith United's Visioning Summit!
Saturday, October 9, 9-11:30am via Zoom
Everyone in our church is encouraged to attend: adults, youth, kids, leaders, volunteers! More information to come.
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Spiritual Practices 101 is a video resource you can explore to help you live more deeply into essential practices we have discussed at Faith United. Trying new ways of praying, studying scripture, and other practices that help you stay close to God is vital to our growth as disciples of Christ. Check out all the Spiritual Practice 101 videos here. Contact Kathy Schmucker if you have a spiritual practice you would like to learn more about or one you would like to share that helps you connect with God.
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Information about Fall Sunday School coming soon!
Celebrate Wonder activities guide children Nursery to 5th Grade, and their families, through Bible stories, creative experiences, and spiritual practices. Read more.
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Faith United welcomes children of all ages in worship. Our worship experience is enriched as we gather together to experience and praise God.
- Family Prayer Ground with rocking chairs at the front of the sanctuary for families to have a comfortable, close-up view of worship. (One family at a time for COVID safety)
- Rocking chairs in the Narthex.
- Nursery care is in room 18 for children up to age 5 during both services, pending volunteer availability.
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Parents can use these steps to watch Bible Story videos made just for kids!
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Wednesday Wonder Kids: Kids in grades K-5 are invited to gather from 6:30-7:30pm following dinner and worship to learn about faith through games, Bible stories, activities, service and mission projects and worship experiences! Questions? Contact Kathy Schmucker, Bethany Sedziol or Rebekah Heskett
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Mark Your Calendars!
Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 31
Photo booth and activities for our church neighborhood! If you want to decorate your trunk and pass out candy, contact Rebekah Heskett or Kathy Schmucker. We are also looking for mums, cornstalks, hay, and pumpkins for decoration. Items can be donated or borrowed.
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Youth Group 6-12 Graders
Youth Group is on pause as we work to hire a new youth leader. Contact Pastor Jake with questions.
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Crystal Park Cooperative Parish News |
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Upcoming Worship Speakers |
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October 2
Rev Steve Stultz Costello
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October 10
Mr. Butch Ransom
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October 17
Rev Jake Heskett
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Celebrations of Life
Paul Ford (July 28, 1972 - September 15, 2021) on Saturday, October 2nd at 11am at Faith United with calling hours preceding the service at 9:30 am.
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"Images of Jesus"
Faith United is hosting a Community Art Exhibit now through Nov 14 in conjunction with the Fall sermon series "Questioning Jesus". The Exhibit is located in the hallway to the circle driveway entrance off of the Gathering area.
We are displaying artwork from the local art community and our congregation. Images of Jesus include images or metaphors that have meaning to the artist. In the Bible there are many images of Jesus including mother, son, child, baby, friend, teacher, king, way, helper, healer, light, rock, leader, prophet, servant, miracle-worker, story-teller, savior, God, and more.
In addition to displaying the artwork, we are having a silent auction for those artists that are willing to donate their work. All proceeds will benefit the Hartville Migrant Ministry. Contact Donne Benzing or visit Images of Jesus if you have questions.
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What's your favorite Scripture? Tell Us!
Our 3rd grade students recently received their Bibles. Contact Kathy Schmucker with your favorite scripture to share and encourage them to explore their new bibles.
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Faith United Open Positions
Faith United is hiring for multiple positions. Please prayerfully consider if you, or someone you know, might be interested in joining our Faith United staff.
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Cokesbury is a great resource to purchase Bibles, devotionals, gifts & more! Please use this link when ordering. The church receives credit & a rebate from your purchases.
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Order gift cards year round from The Youth Mission Team. Part of each order benefits the Youth Mission Fund. Check out this listing of available gift cards and contact the church office to order.
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Resources to help
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Saturday, September 25
8am-9am Freeing Jesus Men's Life Study (Beyesly's)
11am-1:30pm Faith Kitchen (Crystal Park)
Sunday, September 26
8:30am-9:30am Traditional Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
8:30am-12pm Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (Room 18)
9:30am-12:30pm Library Open House
9:45am-10:45am "Freeing Jesus" Study (Conference Room/Zoom)
9:45am-10:45am Spiritual Seekers SS Class (Room 5)
9:45am-10:45am Faith 101 (Parlor/Zoom)
11am-12pm Modern Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
6:30pm-7:30pm Love Your Neighbor Walk (Parlor & Zoom)
Monday, September 27
6:30pm-8pm Minor Prophets Bible Study (Parlor)
Tuesday, September 28
9am-12pm Library Story Time (FLC)
9:30am-11am Celebration Bell rehearsal (Sanctuary)
6pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Pavilion or Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-8pm "Pursued-God's Love for You" Study (Parlor/Zoom)
7pm-8pm SPRC (Conference Room)
Wednesday, September 29
9am-10:30am "Short Stories by Jesus" Study (Zoom)
5:45pm-6:30pm Wednesday Nigh Faith Connections Dinner/Worship (Pavilion)
6:30pm-7:30pm Questioning Jesus Study (Conference Room/Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm Little Wonders (Nursery)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Wonder Kids (FLC, Chapel, Room 6)
6:30pm-8pm Discovering Jesus in Art (Parlor/Zoom)
7:30pm-8:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Thursday, September 30
1pm-3pm Prayer Shawl Group (East Parlor)
5pm-6pm Love Your Neighbor Team (Conference Room, Zoom)
7pm-8:30pm Book Discussion Group "Sunflower Sisters" (Parlor)
Friday, October 1
7:30am-2pm FFLC Fall Pictures (Robinson Hall)
8:30am-9am Walk & Talk with Pastor Steve (Gathering Area)
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
Saturday, October 2
9:30am-2pm Paul Ford Calling Hours, Memorial Service, and Luncheon
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