Sunday Worship
July 3
The Surprising Acts
of God:
I Want to Be Bold
Preacher: Nick Gliha
One Service at 10:00am
Also available via Facebook Live
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Worship at Crystal Park UMC:
Traditional Worship at 11 a.m. | 2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, 44705
Preacher: Rev. Paul White
Sermon: Who is this Guy?
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Registration open!
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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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.
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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- 3 ring binders one inch
- 3 ring binders three inch
- 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
- Rounded scissors
- Pointed scissors
- Colored pencils
- #2 pencils - 12 pack
- Highlighter
- Large pink Eraser
- 2 pocket folders (red, yellow, green, blue)
- Markers
- Composition notebooks
- Case of tissues
- Dry erase markers
- Disinfecting wipe packs
- Head phones
- Earbuds
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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 3 Day 184
Isaiah 8:1-11:16
July 4 Day 185
Isaiah 12:1-16:14
July 5 Day 186
Isaiah 17:1-23:18
July 6 Day 187
Isaiah 24:1-27:13
July 7 Day 188
Isaiah 28:1-31:9
July 8 Day 189
Isaiah 32:1-35:10
July 9 Day 190
Isaiah 36:1-39:8
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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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Mom's Group, 9:45am, Sundays, starting July 10, 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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Book Discussion Group, 7pm, 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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The Conversation Continues, Contact Mike Howard, Teresa Purses, Pastor Jake, or Kathy Schmucker for more information.
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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
Transportation accounts for the largest share of carbon pollution of any sector of the U.S. economy.
Considering an Electric Vehicle?
What you should factor into your EV (Electric Vehicle) budget:
- Sticker Price: The average cost of a new EV is about $56,000, but there’s a tax credit of $7,500 for many of these cars.
- Fuel: Roughly equivalent to $1.00 per gallon of gas if you charge at home – it’s more at charging stations.
- Maintenance: Maintenance costs are about 31% below gas guzzlers.
- Initial Set up: Choose between Level 1: 120-volt or Level 2: 240-volt charger at home.
- Your typical driving needs: EVs can go anywhere from 100 to 520 miles on a single charge; for instance, the Chevy Bolt can run for nearly 250 miles on a full charge.
- How will you regularly charge your electric vehicle? Level 1 120-volt outlets can take up to 40 hours to fully charge your battery. Level 2 charging, by comparison, conveniently goes from zero to full battery in about six hours, or overnight. The good news is that public charging stations are becoming more ubiquitous.
Your Takeaway: There are many options for you to dramatically reduce your transportation carbon footprint.
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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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Teddy Bear Picnic - July 6, 5:30-6:30pm
Families with children age 5 and under are invited to a Teddy Bear Picnic at the church! Kids and their adults can bring their favorite stuffed animal and join us for a light dinner, story, craft and blessing of the stuffed animals. For more information contact Kathy Schmucker, Rebekah Heskett, and Bethany Sedziol.
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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.
There will be a lock in for the youth at the church from July 29th at 6pm to July 30 at 10am. We'll have food, games, karaoke, and movie time. Please contact Matt if you want to attend. (330)727-1647.
Contact Matt Kluchar for other Middle/High School youth events and details.
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Monumental Vacation Bible School Thank you!
Praise God for an incredible VBS adventure!
- Over 100 Children Registered
- 45+ Volunteers and Staff served during VBS
- A tote of school supplies collected for Faith Kitchen Backpack Ministry
- Monetary donations collected for UMC Native American Ministries
- Countless God Sightings shared, friendships formed, and the love of Christ beautifully shared as we celebrated the greatness of God’s monumental love and power discovering:
- God is with us no matter what!
- God is with us everywhere!
- God is in charge!
- God is stronger than anything!
- God is surprising! Awesome God!
A first time volunteer shared about her VBS experience, “I was so thrilled to be a part of this week! I have never worked with preschoolers and kindergartners like this, so it was a great learning experience for me. I got to learn so much about the church and meet so many new faces. Serving at VBS really made me feel at home and give me a stronger connection to this church.”
We still have a small selection of VBS Music CD’s available for a donation at the book resource table if anyone is interested in purchasing one.
Visit our website and Facebook page for pictures and video highlights of this year’s VBS. Click here to view the Monumental VBS Celebration slide show.
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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.
- Think outside the box
- Use technology in creative ways
- Theme based, faith focused art gallery
- Visitation pastor on staff
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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Wednesday Night Dinner Worship Meal Coordinator
While Wednesday Dinner Worship takes a break for the summer, we are preparing for fall! We are seeking someone who loves to cook and enjoys fellowshipping with others to serve as our Wednesday Night Meal Coordinator. Please prayerfully consider preparing one meal or more a month. Bonus is you get to work with our amazing Wednesday Night Dinner Worship meal team.
Check out John Hartzell’s Faith Story from May 8 to learn more. Contact Kathy Schmucker or John Hartzell for more information!
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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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We are hiring for the following positions:
- Chancel Choir Director
- Childcare Provider
- Evening/Sunday Custodian
More details here. Help spread the news by sharing this announcement with friends and contacts
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Sunday, July 3
10:00am-11:00am Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
10:00am-11:30am Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (Room 18)
Monday, July 4 - Independence Day - Church Closed
Tuesday, July 5
9am-11:30am Library Story Time (Chapel)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
6pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Robinson Hall or Pavilion)
Wednesday, July 6
5:30pm-6:30pm Teddy Bear Picnic (Nursery or Outside)
Thursday, July 7
1pm-2:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
Friday, July 8
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
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