Worship Sunday, February 13
Women of the Hebrew Bible
"Revealing Justice"
Preacher: Pastor Steve Stultz Costello
In-Person/Live-streamed: 8:30 Traditional, 11:00 Modern
Face masks are required, regardless of vaccination status.
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Worship Series Resources: |
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Sunday School Opportunities for All Ages in the Gathering Area 9:30-11am
Women of Faith congregational poster, write and recognize those women who have been pillars to the foundation of your faith.
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Worship at Crystal Park UMC:
Traditional Style Worship at 11 a.m. | 2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, 44705
Sermon: "Miracles Can Happen with Contagious Prayer"
Preacher: Jonathan and Michele Maas
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The Bible Year - Church-Wide Reading and Study |
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By studying the Bible daily, you’re enriching your spiritual life and developing a deeper faith. Imagine how reading the Bible together as a congregation will make a difference in our church and community! |
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This Week's Readings:
February 13 Day 44:
Deuteronomy 5:1 – 8:20
February 14 Day 45:
Deuteronomy 9:1 – 12:32
February 15 Day 46:
Deuteronomy 13:1 – 16:22
February 16 Day 47:
Deuteronomy 17:1 – 20:20
February 17 Day 48:
Deuteronomy 21:1 – 25:19
February 18 Day 49:
Deuteronomy 26:1 – 30:20
February 19 Day 50:
Deuteronomy 31:1 – 34:12
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“Get into the word of God and let God’s word get into you.”
– Bishop Tracy Malone
As you read each day's scripture consider the following question:
What is God revealing to me today, and how will I apply it to my life?
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Haven't started yet? No problem! Jump in whenever and find a reading schedule that works for you!
- Devotionals with summaries/key themes to help understand the verses are stocked on the Book Resource Table.
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Weekly Amplify Media videos to enhance your reading experience. Including the audio version of the Common English Bible.
- Monthly reflection and Zoom discussion with Pastors Steve and Jake and Spiritual Formation Director, Kathy Schmucker on the last Sunday: 6:30pm
Missed a week? Open up previous Navigators here for the daily readings
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The Stephan Ministers are excited and blessed to welcome a new class of 8 members. Let us celebrate and pray for them as they start their training this week: Janice Golden, Ron Fulton, Betty Fulton, Linda Ferguson, Pam Monteith, Bob Snyder, Taylor Sowers, and Mike Wadlington.
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New Member Sunday will be February 27
If you are interested in becoming a member or learning more about church membership, contact Pastor Steve, Pastor Jake, or Kathy Schmucker.
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Adult Connect Groups
Winter groups are now forming. Contact Kathy Schmucker for information on starting, or participating in, an adult group.
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Unlikely Entrepreneur, Men's Life Study, 8am, February 19, Kim Reynolds, Beyesly's Restaurant/Zoom
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Making Sense of the Bible, Wednesday Women’s Group, February 23, 9am, Linda Reynolds, Zoom
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Bible in a Year Monthly Discussion and Reflection, February 27, 6:30pm, Zoom
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Savior: What the Bible Says About the Cross, Tuesday Evening Women’s Group, March 1, 6:30pm, Sue Bell & Sue Schillings, Zoom
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Book of Luke, Monday Night Bible Study, Ron Luikart, Parlor
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Faith 101, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Pastors Steve, Pastor Jake, Kathy Schmucker, Zoom/Parlor
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Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, Tom Strauch, Zoom
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Into the Deep, Diving into a Life of Courageous Faith, Spiritual Seekers, Sunday School, Sundays, 9:45am, Bob Snyder, Conference Room/Zoom
The Conversation Book Study, Wednesdays, March 9, 6:30pm, Facilitators: Retired Judge Mike Howard and Krista L. Allison, Parlor/Zoom
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Loving your neighbor is action-oriented discipleship. Author Dr. Robert Livingson's non-accusatory approach to racial issues invites everyone to participate in a dialogue to bring about positive change for the entire community. Faith's Love Your Neighbor Team invites you to join in our efforts to build deep understanding and design intentional actions. Listen to Mike Howard explain more.
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Click here or scan for more details about all the group opportunities and programs happening at Faith United.
Pick up study books in the Gathering Area. Suggested donations can be made by cash/check, or online. Do not let book cost prohibit you from participating. Kindle/eBook versions can be ordered through the Cokesbury link below.
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Wednesday Night Faith Connections Dinner and Worship
Join us for an evening of fun, food, faith, and fellowship! Enjoy a great meal and mid-week worship socially distanced in Robinson Hall. Groups for adults and kids follow worship. Childcare available during adult group times for little ones to learn about God in a loving, caring environment. Contact Kathy Schmucker or John Hartzell for more information!
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The March/April issue of the Upper Room Devotional and the Daily Bread are available for pick up on the book resource table in the Gathering Area. |
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Spiritual Practices 101
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. View our Spiritual Practice 101 videos here. Contact Kathy Schmucker to learn about a certain spiritual practice more or to share one that helps you connect with God.
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Faith and Environment Weekly
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Fresh air, fertile soil, clean water. Which is most important to you?
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Sunday School activities are in the Gathering Area each week between worship services.
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Celebrate Wonder activities are available in the weekly worship emails to guide children Nursery-5th Grade, and families, through Bible stories, creative experiences, and spiritual practices. Read more.
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Amplify Media Cokesbury Kids has special videos for kids! Follow these steps to register or contact Kathy Schmucker.
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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.
- Worship Kits and worship manipulatives are available
- Family Prayer Ground 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 and Family Prayer Ground.
- Nursery care (birth-age 5) during worship, pending volunteer availability in room 18.
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Family Sing A Long
Wednesdays at 5:00pm. Beginning February 9. Come sing, play instruments, make a joyful noise for the Lord! Preschool/Toddlers can join in for the last 15 minutes. Contact Sandy Wallace for more information.
Wednesday Wonder Kids
Grades K-5 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! Little Wonders, up to age 5, learn about God in a loving, caring environment. Contacts: Kathy Schmucker, Kristin Krach, Bethany Sedziol, Rebekah Heskett.
Plans are underway for kids to be involved in our Ash Wednesday service. This is a great way for children to learn about Lent and Worship.
Contact Kathy Schmucker for details.
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East Ohio Conference Summer Camp
Registration is now open.
Every summer has a story! Faith United wants to help make summer camp part of the summer story for kids and youth!
East Ohio Camps provide a wide range of experiences, from day camps to weeklong overnight camps, with a variety of interests and themes. Camp Scholarships are available for kids and youth.
Visit Faith United's Summer Camp Page or contact Kathy Schmucker and Matt Kluchar for applications and more information. Grab a Camp brochure with scholarship applications from the Book Resource Table in the Gathering Area.
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Youth ministry is in full swing! We have a youth worship service every Sunday from 6-7pm and youth group every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30pm following the family dinner.
Matt Kluchar - Director of Youth Ministry
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Crystal Park Cooperative Parish News |
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February 27
Bob Vandervaart
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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 has a special section just for kids! Follow these instructions to access your free account. Questions? Contact Kathy Schmucker, Spiritual Formation Director.
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Opportunities to Serve this Winter
We long to be able to offer our many programs, but are in need of volunteers. We also respect and understand people's health concerns. There are many opportunities to serve:
- Sunday School teachers and helpers at 9:45am
- 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
Our children need our church. They need Jesus! And they need YOU!
Faith United’s Spiritual Formation and Youth Ministry Teams need your support to guide our children and youth as they grow in faith. If interested, contact Kathy Schmucker, Pam Wig, or Pastor Jake.
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Faith United is hiring for the following position(s):
Part-time Child Care Providers - Faith United:
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Check out the books and resources available in the library to nurture your spiritual journey!
Type a topic in the search bar to see available resources.
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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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Sunday, February 13
Scout Sunday
8:30am-9:30am Traditional Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
8:30am-12pm Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (Room 18)
9:30am-11am Sunday School Activities all ages (Gathering Area)
9:45am-10:45am Into the Deep Sunday School (Conference Room)
11am-12pm Modern Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
6pm-7pm Youth Group (Youth Room)
Monday, February 14
6:30pm-8pm "Luke" Bible Study (Parlor)
Tuesday, February 15
9am-12pm Library Story Time (Robinson Hall)
9:30am-11am Celebration Bell Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
1pm-2pm Hospitality Group (Conference Room/Gathering Area)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
6pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-8pm Becoming Heart Sisters Study (Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm Finance Ministry Team (Zoom)
Wednesday, February 16
9am-10:30am "Elijah" Study (Zoom)
5pm-5:45pm Sing Along (Room 8)
5:45pm-6:30pm Wednesday Night Dinner (Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-7:30pm Faith 101 (Parlor/Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wonder Kids (Chapel/Room 6)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Night Youth (Youth Room)
6:30pm-8pm Little Wonder Kids (Nursery)
7pm-7:30pm Praise Singers (Sanctuary)
7:30pm-8:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Thursday, February 17
10am-11am Endowment Team (Parlor)
1pm-3pm Cooperative Parish Leadership Team
6:15pm-8:45pm Stephen Ministry Training (Parlor)
6:30pm-8pm Cub Scouts (FLC, Room 6, 16, LL, LL2)
7pm-8pm Trustees Team (Conference Room/Zoom)
Friday, February 18
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
Saturday, February 19
8am-9am Men's Life Study (Beyesly's)
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