Worship Sunday, April 3
Full to the Brim
"Brazen Acts of Beauty"
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Preacher: Rev. Cara Stultz Costello,
Tuscarawas District Superintendent:
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Worship Series Resources:
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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:
April 3 Day 93:
1 Chronicles 13:1–16:43
April 4 Day 94:
1 Chronicles 17:1–22:1
April 5 Day 95:
1 Chronicles 22:2–27:34
April 6 Day 96:
1 Chronicles 28:1–29:30
April 7 Day 97:
2 Chronicles 1:1–5:1
April 8 Day 98:
2 Chronicles 5:2–9:31
April 9 Day 99:
2 Chronicles 10:1–13:22
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“Get into the word of God and let God’s word get into you.”
– Bishop Tracy Malone
As you read 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? Behind on readings? No problem! Figure out a reading schedule that works for you!
- Devotionals with summaries/key themes to help understand the verses are available on the Book Resource Table.
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Weekly Amplify Media videos to enhance your reading experience.
- Monthly reflection and Zoom discussion with Pastors Steve and Jake and Spiritual Formation Director, Kathy Schmucker on the last Sunday, at 6:30pm via Zoom
- Check out "Basic Bible" on Amplify Media to learn how it is organized and general themes found throughout.
Missed a week? Open up previous Navigators here for the daily readings
For more information, contact Kathy Schmucker, Pastor Steve, or Pastor Jake.
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Lent is the forty day period (not counting Sundays) between Ash Wednesday and Holy Saturday (the day before Easter). Lent is a time for preparing for Easter by spending time with God. May the worship experiences and resources available be meaningful ways for you to connect with God during this season of Lent.
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Lent Resources
- Lent Kits have materials and devotions for Lent and Easter for all ages, a vase for our Lent worship series, daily prayer cards, and more resources. Holy Week Kits now available.
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Download this year’s Lent Devotion booklet here.
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Download Lenten Daily Prayer Cards here.
- Lent kits, and limited printed devotion booklets and prayer cards are available on the gathering area information board.
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Lent Photo A Day (below) is based on the Full to the Brim Daily Prayer Cards. Reflect on each word, then share a picture, scripture, song, or poem on social media tagging the church. You may also want to draw or color your word on the Lent Heart calendar.
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Week Long Activities April 10-17:
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‘Twas the Morning of Easter Outdoor Story Walk, Walk through the story of Easter. Exercise body, mind, and spirit as you explore the meaning of Easter. Perfect for kids and kids at heart!
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Holy Week Prayer Stations, Experience Jesus’ journey to the cross through scripture, prayer, reflection Stations of the Cross is a prayer experience for all ages. Located in the chapel.
Services:
- Palm/Passion Sunday
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Children's Palm Procession - Purchase any of the items on this list and bring them to worship on April 10, to include in the Palm Procession. Items can also be placed in the collection totes in the Gathering Area.
- Welcome Jesus by donating new sheets, pillows, blankets for Hartville Migrant Ministry or new or clean and gently used coats for Faith Kitchen.
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The Easter Story, an interactive sensory worship experience for all ages. April 13, 6:30pm
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Take Off Your Shoes Maundy Thursday Service, April 14, 7pm.
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Two Faces: A Dramatic Dialogue Good Friday Service, April 15, 7pm.
- Easter Sunday, April 17
- Sunrise Service, 6:45am, church parking lot
- 8:30am and 11:00am, Sanctuary
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Adult Connect Groups
Get connected at Faith United, Spring groups are now forming! Contact Kathy Schmucker for information on starting, or participating in, an adult group.
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Hollywood Jesus, Wednesday Women’s Group, 9am, starting April 6, Linda Reynolds, Zoom
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Sewing for Missions, April 6, 6:30pm, Sue Bell
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Unlikely Entrepreneur, Men's Life Study, 8am, April 9 & 23, Kim Reynolds, Beyesly's Restaurant/Zoom
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Faith & Environment, April 12, 6:00pm, Conference Room/Zoom
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Full to the Brim Visio Divina Lent Art Study, April 12, 7pm, Zoom
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Bible in a Year Monthly Discussion and Reflection, April 24, 6:30pm, Zoom
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Savior: What the Bible Says About the Cross, Tuesday Women’s Group, 6:30pm, Sue Bell & Sue Schillings, Zoom
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Book of Luke, Monday Night Bible Study, 6:30pm, Ron Luikart, Parlor/Zoom
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Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, Tom Strauch, Zoom
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Spiritual Seekers, Sunday School, 9:45am, Bob Snyder, Conference Room/Zoom
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The Conversation Book Study, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Retired Judge Mike Howard and Krista L. Allison, Parlor/Zoom
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After Dinner Lent Table Talk, Wednesdays, 6:30pm.
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The Deeply Formed Life Practices, Sundays, 9:45am, starts May 1, Parlor/Zoom
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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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Twenty-two years ago, Vicki Yoder saw the need for a place and a time for the retired folks of Faith United to gather for fellowship, snacks and a program. Together with Mary Jane Fletcher and others, Vicki created Second Wind.
Second Wind has started meeting again! This month’s program of light stretching and gentle movement will leave you renewed and relaxed. No experience required. Join old friends and/or make new friends. We would love to see you there!
Program: Michael Curtis, Chair Yoga
When: Tuesday, April 12. Desserts & Coffee at 1:00 p.m. in Robinson Hall
Cost: $2/person for refreshments
Church Bus Pickups: Danbury at 12:35 p.m., Waterford 12:45 p.m.
RSVP to Betsy Douce by Sunday, April 10 at 330.418.3392
Mark your Calendars: May 10th, Dot Fisher, Mysteries of the Animals
Additionally, we're looking for someone to help coordinate this program with Joanne Fox. If you're willing to give your heart and hands eight afternoons a year (and do some veggie-chopping & announcement-writing), you'll be blessed to serve some of Faith's funniest and most interesting people.
For information, contact Joanne Fox or Paige Bullock thru the church office.
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Wednesday Night Faith Connections Dinner & 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, youth, and kids follow worship. Childcare available during adult group times for little ones. Contact Kathy Schmucker or John Hartzell for details.
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The March/April issue of the Upper Room Devotional and the Daily Bread are available for pick up on the gathering area information display board.
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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
Crop Research and Modeling: crop yields likely to plummet faster
Nearly 1 billion people went hungry or were malnourished last year and that number is projected to rise this year. Many crops are predicted to react negatively. The projected yields of corn drop by more than 20 percent globally. Across the world, in many bread basket regions, this will occur in the next couple years. The main message: this is right around the corner.
The world’s population will hit 10 billion people in 2050 when hotter temperatures and increased flooding will make feeding them more challenging. Knowing when and where the declines will happen will be critical to preventing famine and malnutrition.
Last year 283 million people in 80 countries went hungry or were at high risk of going hungry—a record —and more than 800 million were malnourished. Humanitarian aid groups warn that the number of hunger emergencies in 2022 will very likely rise; most major crops would see reduced yields.
In addition to the challenge of producing enough food on a global scale in 2050, our climate will have much more year-to-year variability and we’re going to face a lot more agricultural production shocks – a sudden loss of a harvest that brings on a food shortage – in many countries.
The takeaway: This is right around the corner
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The Faith and Environment committee is looking for earth friendly ideas you use. We will compile a list to share on on Earth Day, April 24
Examples:
- 4 magic words: "Please don't bag that!"
- Replace plastic bottled shampoo and conditioner with bars, and use bar soap.
- Replace cleaning chemicals with vinegar and baking soda.
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Sunday School activities are in the Gathering Area weekly between worship services.
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Celebrate Wonder home activities are available in the weekly worship emails for Nursery-5th Grade. Pick 1-2 activities to do and learn and wonder about God together. View each week's Bible story and music videos on Amplify Media and even 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 to guide children as they pray and learn about God
- Family Prayer Ground at the front of the sanctuary for families to have a comfortable, close-up view of worship.
- Rocking chairs in the Narthex and Family Prayer Ground.
- Nursery care and Preschool Sunday School (birth-age 5) during worship in room 18.
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Family Sing A Long
Wednesdays, 5:00pm. Come sing, play instruments, make a joyful noise for the Lord! Preschool/Toddlers can join in at 5:30pm. Contact Sandy Wallace for details.
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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.
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East Ohio Conference Summer Camp
Registration is 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, contact Kathy Schmucker and Matt Kluchar or grab a camp brochure with scholarship applications from the information board in the Gathering Area to learn more.
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Let's make this the best summer ever for kids in our congregation and community!
Plans are underway to prepare for in-person VBS and Camp Read-A-Lot. Help us make these summer ministries a great experience! Please prayerfully consider how God is calling you to be involved at Faith United this summer. To help us in our planning please complete this survey. Contact Kathy Schmucker or Sandy Vaughn for more information.
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There will no longer be Sunday night Youth Group starting tomorrow. Starting April 10, we will have Sunday school at 9:45am in the youth room. Wednesday will still be our fun night at 6:30pm following the family dinner worship at 5:45pm.
We are planning for Confirmation this fall for 8th and 9th graders. There will be a meeting and lunch for interested youth and families April 10 at 12:30pm in Robinson Hall. Please contact Matt Kluchar or Pastor Jake with questions or to RSVP.
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Attention High School Seniors and College Students:
Scholarship application forms are now available here, on our website Homepage, or you can pick up an application in the church office. There are several scholarships available for seniors and post high students. All applications and transcripts must be received in the church office no later than April 24th. Questions contact Beth Miller at 330.495.9467.
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Crystal Park Cooperative Parish
Upcoming Preachers and News
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April 17
Rev Jake Heskett
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All are welcome to attend Pat Adolph’s inurnment service in the memory garden on Sunday April 3 at 1:00pm.
Carol Dayton passed away March 23. Services will take place April 14 at 2:00pm at Faith United.
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Celebrate Arts: We have 41 individuals and families who have generously contributed to Celebrate Arts for the 2022-2023 series of arts events. There is still time to support free arts programs to enrich our community. The Celebrate Arts Board will be meeting soon to plan. While we have a list of possible events, if you have suggestions, please share them with Dennis Sarver or Jan Baker. Thank you very much for the support!
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During this season of Lent, explore some great resources for your spiritual journey!
Amplify Media is a video library with 1,000's 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 Spring and Summer
There is a saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” This congregation is a village for many children and youth! We are longing to be able to offer our many programs, but need volunteers. 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 Sunday A.M. and Wednesday P.M.
- Youth Wednesday P.M. and Sunday P.M.
- Adult Group Facilitators and Coordinators
- Summer Story Time with FFLC Students
- VBS and Camp Read-A-Lot
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, Matt Kluchar, or Pastor Jake.
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Come in and check out some of the the new books we have in the library!
We are also missing some library books. Please check your bookshelves, tables and desks to see if you have any books on this list. They may have been taken out before before or during COVID.
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! The church receives credit & a rebate from your purchases when you use this link to order.
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Order gift cards year round! Part of each order benefits the Youth Mission Fund. Check out available cards and contact Matt Kluchar to order.
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Faith United is hiring for the following position(s):
Part-time Child Care Providers - Faith United: Flexible Hours
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Sunday, April 3
8:45am-9:45am Into the Deep Sunday School (Conference Room)
10am-11:30am Combined Worship Service
10am-11:30am Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (Room 18)
11:30am-1pm Lunch and Conversation (Robinson Hall)
12:30pm-2pm Good Friday Drama Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
1pm-2pm Pat Adolph Service (Memory Garden)
Monday, April 4
2:30pm-3:30pm Men's Emmaus Accountability Group (Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm "Luke" Bible Study (Parlor)
Tuesday, April 5
9am-12pm Library Story Time (Robinson Hall)
9:30am-11am Celebration Bell Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
6pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-8pm "What the Bible says about the Cross" Study (Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm Ministry Council (Chapel/Zoom)
Wednesday, April 6
9am-10:30am "Hollywood Jesus" (Zoom)
5pm-5:45pm Sing Along (Room 8)
5:45pm-6:30pm Wednesday Night Dinner (Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wonder Kids (Chapel/Room 6)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Night Youth (Youth Room)
6:30pm-7:30pm "The Conversation" (Parlor)
6:30pm-7:30pm After Dinner Lent Table Talk (Room 5)
6:30pm-8pm Little Wonder Kids (Nursery)
6:30pm-8pm Sewing for Missions (Robinson Hall)
7:30pm-8:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Thursday, April 7
1pm-2:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
6:15pm-8:45pm Stephen Ministry Training (Parlor)
6:30pm-8pm Cub Scouts
7pm-8pm Worship Times Task Group (Conference Room)
Friday, April 8
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
Saturday, April 9
8am-9am Men's Life Study (Beyesly's)
3pm-4pm Brass Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
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