Worship Sunday, September 19
Week 4 of Worship Series
Questioning Jesus
Sermon: Jesus as Lord
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 Speaker:
Rev. Steve Stultz Costello
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Join us this Sunday, September 12 for some Fun Fall Opportunities
- Library Open House
- 9:45 Sunday School Hour: Get Connected with Fun Art Mission Activities for All Ages
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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 19, & 26. Almost everyone in our church data base automatically has a library account. Check out this flyer to learn how access your account and Faith United’s library from anywhere!
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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 fellowship, children, and youth programs, but are in need of willing volunteers. We also respect and understand people's concerns for their health and of family members. Please help us plan and prepare for fall ministries by completing this survey as soon as possible. Your response helps our staff and planning teams discern if we can move forward with fall ministries or be an indication that the timing isn’t right just yet.
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? Plans are now underway to prepare for our fall season of ministry! There are opportunities to serve in a variety of ways:
- Sunday School teachers and helpers at 9:45 on Sunday mornings
- Wednesday Wonder Kids on Wednesday evenings
- 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
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. 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 19, 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 Sep 19 – 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
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:
The three elements of our planet that humans need to survive – air, water, and soil
One of God's gifts to us is the soil on our planet. The very word EDEN conveys a kind of magic to the soul. The word comes from a Hebrew word meaning "fertility," signifying the "abundant vegetation" that characterized the garden.
But Eden was more than a place of exquisite natural beauty and of lush abundance. It was also a place of divine trust; humankind was "to till it and keep it” (Genesis 2:15). This apparently unlimited store of sustenance, beauty, and wonder was left in humanity's care, the wealth of the ages in what proved to be fallible, erratic hands. The hobby gardener straightens up from hours of puttering and pottering and says, "Beautiful." Perfect? Yes, more perfect than any of us.
The wise writers of the book of Proverbs urged that we learn from nature. If we approach nature with even a modicum of humility, she will teach us. Protecting and nurturing nature's resources will unclutter our lives and allow us to hear God's voice.
From "All Creation Sings" - The Voice of God in Nature. J. Ellsworth Kalas
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Wednesday Night Faith Connections Dinner and Worship
Wednesday, September 22 at 5:45pm
Join us outside for an evening of fun, food, faith, fresh air and fellowship! Enjoy a great meal and mid-week worship! Groups for adults and kids follow worship. Childcare will be available. Contact Kathy Schmucker or John Hartzell for more information!
Rumor has it that this is Pastor Jake’s birthday, Help celebrate his special day!
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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 begins Wednesday, September 22. Kids in grades K-5 are invited to gather from 6:30-7:30pm following Wednesday Night 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.
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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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Celebrations of Life
Judy Pickett (February 10, 1943 - November 19, 2020) on Saturday, September 18th, at 11am at Faith United Methodist Church.
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"Images of Jesus"
Faith United is hosting a Community Art Exhibit from Sept 19 to Nov 14 in conjunction with the Fall sermon series "Questioning Jesus". The Exhibit located in the hallway from the circle driveway entrance to the Gathering area.
We are soliciting artwork from both the local art community and the congregation. You can submit an existing image of Jesus that was given to you or you can submit a new or existing creation of your own. Images of Jesus include any image or metaphor that has meaning to you. 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.
Late submissions will be accepted at the church office during weekday hours up to Oct 13. You may include a short description of the significance of your piece. All artwork will be recorded and ready for pick up at the end of the show. In addition, we are having a silent auction for those artists that are willing to donate their work. All proceeds will benefit the Hartville Migrant Ministry.
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Mission News
Salsa for Sale!
There is salsa for sale in the gathering area beginning Sunday, September 19. Pint jars are $5.00. Cash can be left in the envelope on the table or make a check out to the church. There will be some boxes/bags under the table for transporting your salsa home. Once it’s gone, there will be no more! All of the proceeds will be used to feed the hungry people of Stark County. Thanks for your support of this ministry.
Pennies for Paraguay
Winter is almost over in Paraguay. The school year ends before Christmas. We are sponsoring five students this year. Communications are difficult because of the collapse of the postal system in that country as well as the death of Sue Givens on Easter Sunday. One thing is certain: the needs of the students have not lessened. In order to continue to support our five students in 2022, we will need $2500. Donations to this ministry can be made via by check to the church with “Pennies for Paraguay” on the memo line or via online giving selecting "Pennies for Paraguay" fund.
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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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United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
Donations can be made to 2 immediate needs through UMCOR. For check donations please list the advance # on the memo line. For online donations, select the UMCOR fund, and put the advance # in the memo.
Advance #982450 Afghanistan Response (Refugee resettlement and meeting immediate needs)
Advance #90160 Hurricane Ida Response
This article describes some of the help UMCOR has been giving in Afghanistan
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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
enhance your viewing
and using of Faith
United's digital offerings:
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Do You Have a College Student
in your family? Let us know!
Email Amanda Englehart or call the church office to update your family's Realm profile for their updated address and contact information. |
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Saturday, September 18
8am-1pm Salsa Making (FLC Kitchen)
11am-1pm Memorial Service and Lunch for Judy Pickett
Sunday, September 19
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)
11am-12pm Modern Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
3pm-6pm Cub Scout Pack Meeting (Pavilion)
6:30pm-7:30pm Love Your Neighbor Walk (Parlor & Zoom)
Monday, September 20
2:30pm-3:30pm Men's Emmaus Accountability Group (Zoom)
6pm-7pm Emmaus (Room 8)
7pm-8:30pm Emmaus (Robinson Hall)
Tuesday, September 21
9am-11am Library Team (Library)
9:30am-11am Celebration Bell rehearsal (Sanctuary)
2:30pm-3:30pm Art Display
6pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Pavilion or Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-7:30pm Finance Ministry Team (Conference Room/Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm "Pursued-God's Love for You" Study (Parlor/Zoom)
Wednesday, September 22
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 23
1pm-3pm Prayer Shawl Group (East Parlor)
5pm-6pm Love Your Neighbor Team (Conference Room, Zoom)
Friday, September 24
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
Saturday, September 25
8am-9am Freeing Jesus Men's Life Study (Beyesly's)
11am-1:30pm Faith Kitchen (Crystal Park)
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