April 11 - April 17, 2021
Worship Series - Life that Looks Like Jesus

Weekly Scripture Readings:
1 John 1:1-2:2 | 1 John 2:12-17

Spiritual Practice 101 Video - Resurrection Eggs

Missed a week of worship? Find it here.
Electronic giving of Tithes & Offerings is also available.
This is our first week livestreaming the service on Sunday at 11AM. A link will be sent to your email to access the livestream. Should the livestream have issues arise, a recording of the service will be uploaded shortly after.
Grab your coffee and morning snacks.
Join us for conversation and fellowship.
 
April 11, 2021
Topic: Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's
Featured Guest: Suzie Thomas
 
Join us with this Zoom link, or watch live on our Facebook page.
Centering - A Service of Prayer and Presence 9:00AM

This will be our final centering service as we shift toward in-person worship services. Register Here or contact church office.
Holy Week Worship Services
Watch Previous Holy Week Services:

The Outdoor Prayer Wall will be available through April 16.
There are many new studies starting in the next few weeks. Check out some below and check them all out on our Programs & Groups page.

Find the group for you and enjoy the time together with others.

Dive deeper into last week's Worship Engagement and Devotion.
Join us weekly at 6pm to experience Wednesday night like never before.

Not on Facebook? Don't worry.
You can still view at our Faith United Facebook page. Check out our latest WNL below.
Some Current & New Adult Small Group Opportunities

  • Courage - 9:45am Sundays starts April 18
  • Faith of a Mockingbird - 6:30pm Weds April 21
  • I'm Still Here - 6:30pm Wednesdays starts May 5
  • Minor Prophets Monday Night Study - 6:30pm
  • Fierce - Tuesday Women's Group 6pm
  • Words of Life - 9am Wednesdays
  • Love Your Neighbor Walk Email Study
  • Book Discussion- Dolly Parton Songteller April 29

For facilitator information, group descriptions, and additional groups, visit our Programs and Group Page. Groups meet via Zoom unless otherwise stated.
Faith & Environment Weekly Tip – Lawn Chemicals

At this time of year, many of us start thinking about our lawns and gardens...and we head to the local hardware or nursery to buy fertilizer and pesticides and herbicides. Many of these products use really toxic chemicals that harm our environment, not to mention your own health and the health of your family. And some of these chemicals harm our common environment beyond your individual lawn and garden. Here’s how:
  • Fertilizer runoff can harm our watersheds; don’t overdo either the fertilizer or watering.
  • Pesticides are generally toxic to all kinds of creatures, including you. Handle with care, or find alternatives.
  • Herbicides can also be toxic and harm our environment. For instance, and infamously, the Glyphosate in “Round-Up” is toxic to humans, other mammals, aquatic animals, microbes, and soil biota.
Alternatives to these ready-made products can be simple, safe, and effective. For instance, one way you can whip up an effective herbicide is by mixing vinegar, dish soap, and salt. 

For more detail, start with these two websites: https://cfpub.epa.gov/npstbx/files/marc_lawnchemicals.pdf
Sunday Night Youth Group will begin on May 16 with two time slots: 6-6:45pm and 7:15-8pm. Students must RSVP to Amy Ferguson or Emily Jacobs each week due to limited availability. This is being offered according to CDC guidelines with masks and social distancing. Contact Amy for more information.

Our Wednesday Night Youth Group will be doing a study on 1 John following along with our sermon series. If you have a student in 6-12 grade who would like to join, contact Amy for the Zoom link.

Check out our Sunday Night Videos for youth or anyone who wants to watch - All are Welcome! Read more
Celebrate Wonder activities guide kid Nursery to 5th Grade and their families through Bible stories, creative experiences, and spiritual practices. Read more.

Kid's zoom is this week, April 14 at 6:30pm. Join us for a Bible story and activity.

Check out last week's Sunday School Activities
Register for Summer Camp!
 
Check out programs, register and learn about COVID-19 changes here. Faith United has camperships available to help you attend camp. Visit Faith United’s Summer Camp Page for details. 
Faith United College Scholarships

Faith Church Scholarship Applications are available on the church website. Scholarships are for graduating seniors and post high students. Deadline to return completed applications and sealed transcripts to the church office is noon on Sunday April 25, 2021. Questions – contact Beth Miller, Scholarship Coordinator.
Cokesbury is a great resource to purchase Bibles, devotionals, gifts and more! If you order from Cokesbury, please use this link. The church receives credit and a rebate from your purchase.
Order gift cards year round from the Youth Mission Team.
A percentage of your order benefits the Youth Mission Fund.

Check this listing of available gift cards. Email Amy Ferguson your order. She will have information on payments and receiving cards.
Resources to help enhance your viewing and using of Faith United's digital offerings can be found below.
As of Thursday, April 8, Stark County is in Red Level status.
Calendar events are subject to change or cancel based on status level.
In General, the church building is closed, but Centering will continue as scheduled.
Sunday, April 11
9am-9:30am Virtual Lobby (Zoom)
9am-10am Centering (Sanctuary)
9:45am-10:45am Awakening of Hope Study (Zoom)
11am-12pm Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
7pm-8pm Love Your Neighbor Walk Discussion (Zoom)

Monday, April 12
6:30pm-7:30pm The Minor Prophets Bible Study (Zoom)

Tuesday, April 13
6:30pm-7:30pm Fierce: Women of the Bible (Zoom)

Wednesday, April 14
9am-10:30am "Words of Life" Women's Study (Zoom)
6pm-6:30pm Wednesday Night Live (Zoom, Facebook Live)
6:30pm-7pm Wonder Kids (Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Night Youth (Zoom)

Thursday, April 15
5pm-6pm Unity Challenge Planning Team (Zoom)

Friday, April 16
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability- Luikart (Zoom)

Saturday, April 17
7am-8am "Barnstorming Ohio" Men's Study (Zoom)

Calendar Snapshot - View more at myfaithunited.org/calendar