Worship Sunday, August 8
Week 5 of Worship Series
Good News Travels!
Sermon: Good News as God's New Thing
Preacher: Pastor Jake
In-Person and Live-streamed: 8:30 Traditional,11:00 Modern
Face masks are required, regardless of vaccination status.
Updated COVID-Safety Guidelines shared below.
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Updated COVID-Safety Guidelines
With the spread of COVID 19 in Stark County now being categorized as "substantial," Faith United will again require masks to be worn by all persons ages 4 and older, regardless of vaccination status. This is effective immediately and applies to worship services, group meetings, as well as coming into the church office.
For now, this is the only update to our current policy.
You can find the written version of our policy here.
We appreciate each of you cooperating as we seek to do our part to end the spread of this virus in our community, across the nation, and around the world.
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Worship at Crystal Park UMC:
2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, OH 44705
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Traditional Style Worship
at 11:00 a.m.
"Good News:
The Best Kept Secret"
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Guest Preacher
Dan Griffith
Member of Faith United
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Dan is an attorney and works for Huntington Bank serving as Senior Vice President, Director of Wealth Strategy. Dan and his wife, Marci, have four children who are also assisting in the worship service. Prior to COVID the Griffith family loved coming to help serve at Faith Kitchen and look forward to returning! Dan graduated from the University of Mount Union and The Ohio State University and is on several community boards. |
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Join the Tuscarawas District UMW's Spiritual Growth Retreat
August 21, 2021
North Canton Grace UMC
Speaker: Rev. Cara Stultz Costello
Deadline to Register Is Today: August 7.
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Safe Sanctuary Orientation & Renewal: As we prepare to resume in-person ministries, volunteers make this all possible and are more important than ever! Everyone serving in children and youth ministries and with vulnerable adults will need to update their Safe Sanctuary training. Contact Kathy Schmucker to register for one of the following Zoom opportunities:
- Thursday, August 26 at 6:30pm
- Wednesday, September 1 at 7pm
- Thursday, September 2 at 10:00 am
If not able to attend one of the dates, contact Kathy to schedule an alternative.
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Mark your calendars!
Sunday, August 29 is Fall Ministry Kick-Off!
- Library Open House
- Sunday School Hour Get Connected Mission Activities for All Ages
- More details coming soon!
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Opportunities to Serve this Fall
How is God calling you to serve and make a difference in our church and community? How might supporting others on their faith journey help you grow in your faith? Plans are now underway to prepare for our fall season of ministry! There are opportunities to serve in a variety of ways:
- Sunday School teachers and helpers at 9:45 on Sunday mornings
- Wednesday Wonder Kids on Wednesday evenings
- Wednesday Night Faith Connections meal team
- Nursery and Childcare on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings
- Adult Group Facilitators and Coordinators
For more information or to volunteer contact Kathy Schmucker or Pam Wig.
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Adult Connect Groups
- Prayer Shawl, Thursdays 1pm at Faith United
- Theology for Our Times, Fridays 1pm
- Maintaining Pace, August 7 & 21, 8am at Beyesly's
- Questioning Jesus Study, Wednesdays, 6:30pm beginning August 25 at Church & by Zoom
- Walk & Talk with Pastor Steve, Fridays, 8:30-9am, Aug. 27, Sept. 3, 10, 17, Oct. 1. Meet and walk the Church neighborhood.
Fall groups are 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 weekdays 8am-4pm. Contact Kathy or your group facilitator to make other arrangements if you are not able to pick up during those hours. Suggested donations can be made by cash/check, or paid online. Do not let book cost prohibit you from participating. Kindle and eBook versions can be ordered through the Amazon and Cokesbury links on the church website.
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Does your 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:
Ocean Conservancy
Do you love the ocean and ocean life? If so, help to promote a wild, healthy ocean for the future by living an ocean-friendly lifestyle.
What we do on land directly affects the ocean. Runoff from lawns, farms, streets, parking lots and construction sites is a major source of ocean pollution. You can control the polluted runoff from your neighborhood by taking the following actions:
- Plant a buffer zone of trees, tall grasses, and shrubs to filter runoff.
- Use less fertilizer.
- Wash your car on the grass, not the driveway.
- Plant trees.
Remember, the ocean is downstream of everything and it doesn't have an endless capacity to absorb waste. By being careful about oil, water, and other substances that you use on land, you can help keep ocean waters clean. Here are some things to consider:
- Decrease water use at home to decrease the amount of chemically treated water that will enter rivers, streams, and the ocean.
- Sweep walks and driveways rather than hosing them down to avoid transferring chemicals to storm drains and creeks.
- Empty your swimming pool or hot tub on the grass, not into the street. You are making use of nature's natural filtering action.
- Don't top off when filling your gas tank to avoid spills.
Ocean conservancy works to keep the ocean healthy, and to keep us healthy. (More details and examples here.)
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July/August Upper Room and June/July/August Daily Bread Now Available in the Gathering Area |
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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. (1 family at a time for COVID safety)
- 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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A Back to School Blessing for students of all ages, educators, and support staff will be on Sunday, August 22 during both services. 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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Crystal Park Cooperative Parish News |
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Upcoming Worship Speakers |
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August 15
Rev. Jake Heskett
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A special offering will be taken on August 15, for Bishop Tracy S. Malone’s Teach, Reach, Bless campaign to raise $1.5 million to build a female dormitory at our United Methodist Africa University. Every dollar given will receive a matching gift of $5.
Your $1 will turn into $6!
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August 22
Rev. Cara Stultz Costello
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August 29
Rev. Paul White
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We are looking for people who might be interested in picking up donuts on Sunday mornings from Mary Ann Donuts in North Canton. Michelle Flechtner is organizing a schedule. If you would like to sign up, please contact Michelle at 330-418-8783. |
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Book Giveaway Fundraiser
Sunday, August 29 - Monday, September 13
Gently loved books available for donations to support new library resources. Have books that you’d like to donate? You are welcome to add your books to the tables beginning August 31.
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Faith United Open Positions
Faith United is hiring for multiple positions. Please prayerfully consider if you, or someone you know, might be a interested in joining our Faith United staff.
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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, August 8
8:30am-9:30am Traditional Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
11am-12pm Modern Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
6pm-7pm Youth Group (Pavilion/Sanctuary)
Monday, August 9
2:30pm-3:30pm Men's Emmaus Accountability Group (Zoom)
Tuesday, August 10
9am-11am Library Team (Library)
Wednesday, August 11
1pm-2pm UMW Board Meeting (Room 5)
7pm-8pm Cub Scout Leader Meeting (Room 5)
Thursday, August 12
9am-10am Offering Counter Meeting (Room 8)
1pm-3pm Prayer Shawl Group (East Parlor)
3pm-9pm Video Recording (Sanctuary)
5pm-6pm Love Your Neighbor Team (Conference Room, Zoom)
6pm-8pm Faith & Environment (Pavilion)
Friday, August 13
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
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