Worship on Sunday, July 18
Week 2 of Worship Series
Reclaiming Good News
Sermon: God Our Redeemer
Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38 & Isaiah 52:1-10
Pastor Steve Preaching
Both In-Person and Live-streamed Worship Services
8:30 Traditional 11:00 Modern
Face masks are optional for those who are fully vaccinated
Updated COVID-Safety Guidelines shared below.
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Cooperative Parish Ministry with Crystal Park:
This week's Preacher: Pastor Jake
Crystal Park Service Time: 11:00 A.M.
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Celebrating Camp Read-A-Lot!
Be Loved, Be Kind, Be You
We’ve enjoyed a wonderful two weeks exploring compassion and practicing reading skills at Camp Read-A-Lot!
Join us for worship this Sunday to enjoy pictures from this year’s event!
This year, we wrote a book for Camp Read-A-Lot titled, Reading Is An Adventure. The book includes pictures and thoughts about reading from Faith United Friends. Check out the video of the book here.
The Camp Read-A-Lot videos will be available for at least 30 days. Share the week 1 and week 2 videos with friends, family, grandchildren and neighbors. Because of copyright licensing for some resources in this year’s videos, they can not be posted to public websites and social media, but sharing the emails containing the link to the video is okay!
Special thanks to all the volunteers who worked behind the scenes, participated in the video, and assisted with Wednesday’s in-person event! You are greatly appreciated!
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Camp Read-A-Lot Mission Project:
Faith Kitchen & Hartville Migrant Ministry:
- We are collecting boxes or bags of cereal, peanut butter, canned meats, and school supplies to help provide to families through Faith Kitchen at Crystal Park United Methodist Church in Canton.
- We are also collecting monetary donations or $5.00 gift cards to Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Domino’s Pizza, and Starbucks for the Hartville Migrant Ministry summer reading program.
- Monetary donations can be mailed to the church or given online. Donation boxes available at the 9th Street circle drive and in the church Gathering Area for drop off donations.
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Paid Part-time Child Care Providers Needed
Faith United is hiring additional childcare providers to meet our growing needs for childcare. We are looking for a few individuals who are available to work flexible hours on an as-needed basis. Please prayerfully consider who you might know that is a high school graduate with a heart for sharing Jesus love with children who might benefit from some extra income.
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Back to School Ministry provides:
- 150 backpacks and school supplies to children in our community entering Grades K-12
- vouchers of up to $25 per child to shop at Goodwill for clothing, shoes and boots
We will distribute backpacks at Crystal Park UMC on Saturday July 31. You can shop online, purchase items, and bring them to the marked table in the Gathering Area now through July 23.
Through our Amazon Wishlist you can access your own Amazon account, view requested supplies, purchase items, and ship them directly to Faith United. You can also give monetary donations to Faith United Back to School Ministry and we will do the shopping for you. Thank you for your generous support of this ministry to benefit education in our community.
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Items Still Needed
- 3 ring binders one inch 33
- Backpacks (no wheels) 37
- Pencil Bag 25
- Pencil Box 27
- Notebook paper wide rule loose 69
- Notebook paper college rule loose 75
- Spiral notebooks wide rule 115
- One 12 Pack #2 pencils 37
- Highlighter 14
- 2 pocket folders – green 50
- Markers 31
- Composition notebooks 68
- Dry erase markers 23
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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Adult Connect Groups
- Maintaining Pace, Men's Life Study, 8am at Beyesly's Restaurant July 24
-Prayer Shawl, Thursdays 1pm at Faith United
-Theology for Our Times, Fridays 1pm
Summer and Fall Groups now forming. Contact Kathy for more information about starting a group for the 2021 Fall Season
For facilitator information, group descriptions, and additional groups, visit our Programs and Group Page. Groups meet via Zoom unless otherwise stated.
Study books can be picked up at the table in the Gathering Area. Suggested donations can be left for cash/check, or paid online. Do not let book cost prohibit you from participating.
Does your summer schedule make it challenging to participate in a group?
Try one of these options at your own pace to nurture your spiritual growth:
- Amplify Media is a resource Faith United has invested in to support your spiritual journey. Explore a summer video series on your own or with a group of friends. Amplify media includes many single episode videos on many topics including spiritual practices, Bible study, social justice, etc. Head to the digital corner below to set up your free subscription. Contact Kathy to learn more!
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Spiritual Practices 101 is a video series exploring a variety of spiritual practices. Check out the Spiritual Practices playlist on Faith United’s YouTube channel and pick a new spiritual discipline to explore this summer!
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Faith & Environment Weekly Topic:
Poison Hemlock in Stark County
Mother Nature sent us a reminder recently. We revere our wild spaces and enjoy the outdoors, but with all its beauty, sometimes nature is not our friend.
Poison hemlock, a toxic, noxious, biennial weed has begun to flourish in Northeast Ohio, including Stark County. Umbrella-like flower clusters similar to Queen Anne's lace are one way to recognize the hazardous weed. When it is blooming, it is almost impossible to eradicate. Herbicides won't work. Even brushing against the plant can cause problems. Exposure can result in trembling, burning in the digestive tract, increased salivation, dilated pupils, muscle pain, muscle weakness or paralysis, and a rapid heart rate followed by a decreased heart rate, according to health experts.
"If you find it in your yard, cover your hands, face, eyes, and arms before you try to remove it. Don't burn it because the smoke is toxic, and don't compost it."
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July/August Upper Room and June/July/August Daily Bread Now Available in the Gathering Area |
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Help Us Paint A House!
July 28-21 2-6pm each day in the Akron North Hill community. We are working with Greensburg UMC and First UMC of Cuyahoga Falls. Pastor Jake has all the details.
Summer Youth Group
- Sundays 6-7pm
- Any Youth Grades 6-12
- Take your temperature at home, please do not attend if you have COVID symptoms
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Celebrate Wonder activities guide children Nursery to 5th Grade, and their families, through Bible stories, creative experiences, and spiritual practices. Read more.
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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:
- Family Worship Kits with 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.
- Rocking chairs in the Narthex.
- Nursery care is in room 18 for children up to age 4 during both services, pending volunteer availability. Contact Kathy Schmucker or Kristen Krach if you would like to volunteer.
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Parents can use these steps to watch Bible Story videos made just for kids!
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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 for more information.
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Resources to help
enhance your viewing
and using of Faith
United's digital offerings:
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Sunday, July 18
8:30am-9:30am Traditional Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
11am-12pm Modern Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
6pm-7pm Youth Group (Pavilion/Sanctuary)
Monday, July 19
5:30pm-8:30pm Emmaus (Robinson Hall)
Tuesday, July 20
9am-11am Library Team (Library)
6:30pm-7:30pm Finance Ministry Team (Conference Room, Zoom)
Thursday, July 22
1pm-3pm Prayer Shawl Group (East Parlor)
5pm-6pm Love Your Neighbor Team (Conference Room, Zoom)
Friday, July 23
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
Saturday, July 24
8am-9am Maintaining Pace Men's Life Study (Beyesly's)
9am-5pm Cub Scout Family Fun Event (Pavilion, Parking Lot)
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