Worship Sunday, January 9
Sermon: "Baptized in Love"
Preacher: Pastor Jake Heskett
In-Person and Live-streamed: 8:30 Traditional,11:00 Modern
Face masks are required, regardless of vaccination status.
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Sunday School Opportunities for All Ages!
Weekly in the Gathering Area 9:30-11am
- Sunday Sunday Activities for Epiphany and Celebrate Wonder
- "What brings you Joy?" Congregational poster
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Worship at Crystal Park UMC:
Traditional Style Worship at 11 a.m. | 2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, 44705
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Tomorrow's Preacher:
Carla Miner
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Sermon:
"Love is a Verb"
Scripture:
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The Bible Year - Church-Wide Reading and Study |
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Let’s journey through the Bible together this year! 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!
Haven't started reading the daily scriptures yet? No problem! Jump in as you can and figure out a reading schedule that works for you!
- Grab a devotional from the Book Resource Table for summaries and key themes to help better digest and understand the verses.
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Watch the weekly video on Amplify Media to enhance your Bible reading experience. Click here to access our church subscription and resources, including an audio version of the complete Common English Bible
- Participate in monthly reflection and discussion by Zoom with Pastor Steve, Pastor Jake and Spiritual Formation Director, Kathy Schmucker on the last Sunday-6:30pm
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Contact Kathy Schmucker, Pastor Steve, or Pastor Jake, with questions.
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Missed a week? Open up previous Navigators here for the daily readings
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This Week's Readings:
Day 8: Genesis 21:1 – 23:20
Day 9: Genesis 24:1 – 25:18
Day 10: Genesis 25:19 - 28:9
Day 11: Genesis 28:10 – 30:43
Day 12: Genesis 31:1 – 36:43
Day 13: Genesis 37:1 – 41:57
Day 14: Genesis 42:1 – 45:28
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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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What’s Your Word January Prayer Experience
What’s your word for 2022? A star word, or word for the year, is a word of intention, rooted in the spiritual practices of the desert mothers and fathers who would seek a word to reflect on for the coming year.
Self-guided prayer stations will be available in the Chapel January 9–16 during church hours to guide you in discerning your word for 2022
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Get To Know You Lunch - Sunday, January 9 - Cancelled
Stay tuned for the rescheduled date.
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Interested in Learning about Stephen Ministry?
There will be an informational meeting on January 12 at 6:30pm in the Parlor for the purpose of discussing and answering questions about Stephen Ministry. A class will be formed at a later date if there is an interested to begin one. Contact Ron Luikart at 330-605-1134 with questions.
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Family Sing A Long
Wednesdays at 5:00pm. Set to begin January 19 (or when Wednesday Dinner Worship resumes) Preschool/Toddlers can join in for the last 15 minutes. Come sing, play instruments, make a joyful noise for the Lord! Contact Sandy Wallace for more information.
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Adult Connect Groups
Check out some new Adult Groups beginning in January. You can visit our Programs and Group Page or Find Groups in Realm to see more group opportunities. Winter groups are now forming. Contact Kathy Schmucker for information on starting, or participating in, an adult group.
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Elijah: Faith and Fire, Wednesday Women’s Group, 9am, Linda Reynolds, Zoom
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Becoming Heart Sisters, Tuesday Evening Women’s Group, 6:30pm, starting January 11, Sue Bell & Sue Schillings, Zoom
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Book of Luke, Monday Night Bible Study, starting January 17, Ron Luikart, Parlor
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Faith 101, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, starting January 19, Zoom
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Unlikely Entrepreneur, Men's Life Study, 8:00am, January 22, Kim Reynolds, Beyesly's Restaurant
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Book Discussion Group, The Splendid and the Vile, January 27, Parlor/Zoom
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Bible in a Year Monthly Discussion and Reflection, January 30, 6:30pm, Zoom.
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Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, 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
Pick up study books in the Gathering Area weekdays 8am-4pm. Contact your group facilitator or Kathy Schmucker for other arrangements. 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 - Wednesdays 5:45pm
We will not meet January 12. More details soon on when we will resume.
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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Spiritual Practices 101 is a video resource you can explore to help you live more deeply into essential practices we have discussed at Faith United. 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. Check out all the Spiritual Practice 101 videos here. Contact Kathy Schmucker if you have a spiritual practice you would like to learn more about or one you would like to share that helps you connect with God.
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January/February 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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Faith and Environment Weekly
Ten Ways you can fight Climate Change
- Eliminate Food Waste - Curbing food waste could avoid 70.5 gigatons of CO2: shop for what you need, eat leftovers, compost scraps, and donate excess to food banks.
- Eat Plant-Based - A vegetarian diet can cut your carbon footprint in half.
- Use Clean Energy - Install your own solar panels or purchase renewable electricity through your utility. And urge your Representative and Senators to pass the Clean Energy Victory Bond Act to finance clean energy programs.
- Participate in the Democratic Process - Vote for a climate activist, support comprehensive climate policies, and contact legislators.
- Divest & Invest - Instead of fossil fuel companies. Invest in socially-responsible companies, and encourage others to do the same.
- Improve Insulation - One of the most cost-effective and accessible tactics to combat the climate crisis is better insulation.
- Use LED Lighting - LEDs (light-emitting diodes) use 90 percent less energy than incandescent and half as much as compact fluorescents.
- Rethink Transportation - Use public transit, electric or hybrid vehicles, and reduce total trips taken.
- Recycle - About 50% of recycled materials come from households; increasing to 65% could prevent 2.8 gigatons more carbon emissions.
- Buy Less – Remember: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to cut down on waste.
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Epiphany Sunday School activities are in the Gathering Area each week between worship services.
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 Advent! Follow these steps to register for your free subscription, 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 available to guide children as they pray & learn about God.
- Family Prayer Ground with rocking chairs 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.
- Nursery care is in room 18 for children up to age 5 during both services, pending volunteer availability.
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Wednesday Wonder Kids:
We are currently not meeting. We will resume when Wednesday Dinner Worship resumes.
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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Students grades 6-12 are invited to come on Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm. Get to know our new Youth Director Matt and have fun being back together!
Matt will begin transitioning into his new role over the coming weeks. Be on the lookout for more information on Youth Activities!
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Crystal Park Cooperative Parish News |
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January 16
Steve Stultz Costello
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Begin the New Year exploring some great resources for your spiritual journey!
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 Open Positions
Faith United is hiring for the following position(s):
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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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Saturday, January 8
8am-9am Men's Life Study (Beyesly's Restaurant)
All Day: January 9-16 What's your Word Prayer Experience (Chapel)
Sunday, January 9
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)
Monday, January 10
2:30pm-3:30pm Men's Emmaus Accountability Group (Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm Minor Prophets Bible Study (Parlor)
Tuesday, January 11
9am-12pm Library Story Time (Robinson Hall)
9:30am-11am Celebration Bell Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
10am-11am Endowment Team (Conference Room)
1:30pm-3pm Cooperative Parish Faith Members Meeting (Parlor)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
6pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-8pm Becoming Heart Sisters Study (Zoom)
Wednesday, January 12
9am-10:30am "Elijah" Study (Zoom)
5pm-5:45pm Children/Youth/Ensemble Rehearsal (Room 8)
6:30pm-7:30pm Stephen Ministry Information Night (Parlor)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Night Youth (Youth Room)
7pm-7:30pm Praise Singers (Sanctuary)
7:30pm-8:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Thursday, January 13
1pm-2:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
5pm-6pm Love Your Neighbor Team (Conference Room/Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm Faith and Environment (Conference Room)
6:30pm-8pm Stephen Ministry Team (Parlor)
Friday, January 14
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
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