Sunday Worship
July 10
The Surprising Acts
of God:
Surprising Response
Preacher: Rev. Steve Stultz Costello
In-Person: 8:30 Traditional, 11:00 Modern
Also available via Facebook Live
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Sunday School Hour for All Ages 9:30-11am
- Sunday School activities in the Gathering Area. Stay as long as you like.
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Worship at Crystal Park UMC:
Traditional Worship at 11 a.m. | 2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, 44705
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Camp Read-A-Lot begins Wednesday! Register Now
July 13, 20, & 27, 6:00 – 7:30pm
Participate in fun summer activities designed to keep reading skills sharp. Students will read great stories and even get some books to take home and keep for their own.
Dramatic play, games, art, and service projects will provide opportunities for the children to build their vocabularies and expand their comprehension.
We’ll also work on sight words, fluency, letters, and sounds. The program is led by teachers and trained literacy volunteers.
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Students entering grades K-3
We need volunteers to make Camp Read-A-Lot possible! Contact Kathy Schmucker or Sandy Vaughn to find out ways you can be involved. You can also fill out this survey to help us in our planning.
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Safe Sanctuary Orientation & Renewal
July 12 at 4:00pm via Zoom
If it has been a year since you last attended and/or you are interested in serving with children, youth and vulnerable adults please be sure to attend. Please contact Kathy Schmucker to participate.
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The Back to School Ministry provides….
- 175 backpacks and school supplies to children in our community entering Grades K-12
- vouchers of up to $20 per child to shop at Goodwill for clothing, shoes and boots
Many schools start in August so we will distribute backpacks at Crystal Park UMC at the Faith Kitchen Backpack Giveaway and Family Fun Day on July 23, 10AM - 12PM.
We have created an Amazon wish list. Through this link, you can access your own Amazon account, purchase items on the wish list and have them shipped directly to Faith United. You can also purchase items locally and drop them in the wooden bin in the Gathering Area marked 'Backpack/School Supplies" from July 1-18, or give monetary donations to Faith United Back to School Ministry and we will shop for you.
Our need by date for supplies is July 18.
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Items Still Needed:
- 3 ring binder 1 in.
- 3 ring binder 3 in.
- Backpacks-no wheels
- White school glue
- Glue sticks
- Crayons 24pk
- Pencil Bag
- Pencil Box
- Notebook paper wide rule loose
- Notebook paper college rule loose
- Spiral notebook wide rule
- Spiral notebook college rule
- Pointed scissors
- Colored pencils
- #2 pencils (12ct)
- Highlighter
- Large pink Eraser
- 2 pocket folders (yellow, green)
- Markers
- Composition notebooks
- Disinfecting wipe packs
- Head phones
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Thank you for your generous support of this ministry to benefit education in our community.
2 Corinthians 9:12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
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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:
July 10 Day 191
Isaiah 40:1-44:28
July 11 Day 192
Isaiah 45:1-48:22
July 12 Day 193
Isaiah 49:1-52:12
July 13 Day 194
Isaiah 52:13-55:13
July 14 Day 195
Isaiah 56:1-59:21
July 15 Day 196
Isaiah 60:1-66:24
July 16 Day 197
Jeremiah 1:1-4:31
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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: What is God revealing to me today, and how will I apply it to my life?
- Devotionals 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 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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Adult Connect Groups
Get connected at Faith United, Summer groups are now forming! Contact Kathy Schmucker for information on starting, or participating in, an adult group.
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The Promise of the Holy Spirit, Men's Life Study, 8:00am, July 9, 23, Kim Reynolds, Beyesly's Restaurant
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Tuesday Women's Group, 1:00pm, July 12, Sue Bell and Sue Schillings, Price Park. Lunch, devotions, and walk. Bring a sack lunch.
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Book Discussion Group, 7:00pm, July 21, Jan Baker and Bonnie Reynolds, we will discuss The Choice: Embracing the Possible by Dr. Edith Eva Eger
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Bible Year Monthly Discussion and Reflection, 6:30pm, July 31, Zoom
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Mom's Group, 9:45am, Sundays, Rebekah Heskett and Bethany Sedziol, Nursery
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Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays, 1:00pm, Mike Flechtner, Parlor
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Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, Tom Strauch, Zoom
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Click here or scan for more details about all the group opportunities and programs happening at Faith United.
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Faith and Environment Weekly
The Supreme Court’s decision to limit the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency raises concerns about meeting our climate goals.
The court ruled 6-3 that the Clean Air Act does not give the EPA power to set regulations about power plants. This ruling is a serious setback to addressing the climate crisis and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, seriously slowing U.S. progress in reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, and avoiding dangerous climate change.
Already we see burning fossil fuels spewing sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, mercuries, and PM 2.5, particulate matter, into our air, with huge impacts in many communities. These toxins affect racial groups – African American, Latinx Asian, Pacific Islanders, indigenous brothers and sisters, lower-wealth white communities – who were forced to live in “sacrifice zones”, creating truly vicious climate consequences for many minorities. Minority communities are hit first and worst. Over 200,000 people are dying prematurely right now from air pollution in our country.
Regulations from our administration, laws from Congress, or even Industry moving ahead will all encounter roadblocks and are unlikely to yield the progress we need. We need Senator Manchin, Senator Sinema, the Biden administration, and the Republican party to come together, do the right thing, and make sure that we are actually are making the investments that are necessary for a clean economy, and that we are lowering emissions.
Your Takeaway: Contact your representatives about this. Use your votes for those who care about our communities, and those who want to see a brighter and more sustainable future.
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The July/August issues 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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Sunday School activities are in the Gathering Area weekly between worship services.
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 which has special videos for kids! Follow these steps to register or contact Kathy Schmucker.
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Back to School Blessing & Kindergarten Blessing
August 21 at both Worship Services
Join us as we offer a special blessing and gift for students of all ages, educators, administrators and support staff at each worship service.
There will be a special blessing for students beginning Kindergarten. If you have a child entering Kindergarten this fall, please contact Kathy Schmucker at kschmucker@faithumchurch.org.
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East Ohio Conference Summer Camp Registration
There is still time to register. Scholarships are available!
Every summer has a story! We want to help make summer camp part of the summer story for kids and youth! East Ohio Camps provide a wide range of experiences with a variety of interests and themes. Visit our Summer Camp Page, contact Kathy Schmucker or Matt Kluchar, or grab a camp brochure from the Gathering Area information board for details.
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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 & Preschool Sunday School (birth-age 5) during worship in room 18.
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Students in grades 6-12 are invited to Sunday School at 9:45am each Sunday in the Youth Room.
Because of scheduling conflicts, the youth lock in for July 29-30 has been cancelled. We will reschedule for another time.
Contact Matt Kluchar for other Middle/High School youth events and details.
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Faith United is hiring!
- Chancel Choir Director
- Childcare Provider
- Evening/Sunday Custodian
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More details here.
Faith Friends Learning Center is hiring!
Assistant & Lead Teacher Positions Available for 2022-2023 School Year
- Part-time staff members who can work M-F, both morning (beginning at 7am) and afternoon (3pm – 6pm) positions are available. $11.50/hour.
- Full-time Lead Preschool teacher, Monday – Friday from 8:45am – 5:45pm with a one hour break.
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More details available upon request. Please email a copy of your resume to gberry@faithumchurch.org if you are interested in joining our team!
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VISIONING TEAM - 2022
Faith United's Visioning Team believes our best days are ahead of us! We believe that God is doing a new thing, casting a renewed vision for us and we want to hear from you about what that vision might include! We started sharing some of our hopes and dreams for the future of our church on the gathering area whiteboard.
- Building expansion – education wing, kids wing
- Young adult ministry
- More bible teachings/sermon
As you consider God's vision for our church, we invite you to keep God's mission for the Church in mind. That is to be, make, and mature disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Consider the question, "How can we reach new, younger, and more diverse people?" We also recommend reading “God’s Mixed Ecology” – a 13-page article to help us think in new ways with our visioning.
Watch for updates on our visioning process each week.
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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 to 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. Contact Kathy Schmucker, Spiritual Formation Director.
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Opportunities to Serve this 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
- Nursery and Childcare Sunday A.M. and Wednesday P.M.
- Youth Sunday A.M.
- Adult Group Facilitators and Coordinators
- 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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Visit our Library for your summer reading!
Come in and check out some of the the new books and resources we have 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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Sunday, July 10
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 Mom's Group (Nursery)
9:45am-10:45am Middle/High School Sunday School (Youth Room)
11am-12pm Modern Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
Monday, July 11
2:30pm-3:30pm Men's Emmaus Accountability Group (Zoom)
Tuesday, July 12
9am-11:30am Library Story Time (Chapel)
1pm-2pm Tuesday Women's Group Price Park
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
4pm-5pm Safe Sanctuary Orientation (Zoom)
6pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Robinson Hall or Pavilion)
6:30pm-7:30pm Stewardship Team (Conference Room)
Wednesday, July 13
5pm-6pm Choir Director Search Team (Conference Room)
6pm-7:30pm Camp Read-A-Lot
Thursday, July 14
1pm-2:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
6:30pm-7:30pm Faith & Environment (Conference Room)
7pm-8:30pm Cub Scout Leader/Parent Meeting (Room 8)
Friday, July 15
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
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