November 22- November 28, 2020
Church Wide Worship Series

This Sunday we continue our worship series on The Book of James: Living the Christian Life.
Scripture Reading James 5:2-11, 12-16
Missed a week? Find it here.

Faith United posts worship at 8am Sundays via YouTube, Facebook and our Website. To give your offering electronically, use this link: Tithes & Offerings
Centering - A Service of Prayer and Presence

Spots are still available for tomorrow's Centering service. Centering is different from our Traditional service and our Modern service. It is a socially-distanced, 30-minute service of prayer and reflection with acoustic music accompaniment. Attendance is limited to 20 households. Follow this link to register.
Advent begins Sunday, November 29.

Advent Kits for you to use during the Advent Season are available for pick up in the Gathering Area beginning Monday November 23. Kits contain Advent candles, an Advent calendar, and Advent and Christmas reflection resources for all ages.
Do you want to get your Christmas shopping taken care of early? Let us help you out!

The Youth Mission Team is taking gift card orders from now until December 8, and a percentage of each gift card ordered goes to benefit the Youth Mission Fund.

Check out this listing containing hundreds of gift cards you can order for everyone on your list. Email Amy Ferguson with your order and we will get your gift cards within the next week. Simply send a check to the church or pay online here, selecting Youth Summer Mission Fund.
Our United Methodist Women have been working to help reduce Human Trafficking on both a local and a district level. RAHAB is a Christian organization in Akron who ministers to women and children who are prostituted or being trafficked. Our UMW are asking for our help. For donation suggestions and information, check out these guidelines for donating. Donations can be dropped off to RAHAB on Fridays from 10am-4:30pm at 4350 Portage Street in North Canton. Contact Betsy Gorrell with questions.
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Get Connected at Faith! Check out our Programs & Groups page for our current group offerings. Find the group for you and enjoy the time together.
Dive deeper into the book of James with last week's Worship Engagement and Devotion.
Incarnation
Sundays at 9:45am
Starting Nov. 29

Incarnation Men's Life Study
Saturdays at 7am starting Nov 28

Both facilitated by Kim Reynolds via Zoom. Find out more here.
Those Who Dream, Advent Zoom for the Soul

Wednesdays, Dec 2 & 16
6:30pm via Zoom
Facilitated by Kathy Schmucker

Find out more here
Upper Room Devotional

Check out the November/December edition available here.
Our Wednesday Night Youth Group is focusing on the book of James for our series each week at 6:30pm via Zoom. Contact Amy Ferguson to participate.

Continue watching our Sunday Night Youth Videos below as the youth (and anyone who wants to watch) study the book of James and what it means to live the Christian life. Read more

There will be no Wednesday Night Live on November 25.

Check out this week's edition below.
Spiritual Practices
& Worship Engagement
Trying a new way of praying and studying scripture helps us stay close to God and is vital to our growth as disciples of Christ.

This month, Kathy is focusing on Bible Study Methods. Watch below to learn about the Lectio Divina. Check out more videos here.
Celebrate Wonder activities are designed to guide children from Nursery to 5th Grade and their families through Bible stories, creative experiences, spiritual practices. Read more.

Our next Wonder Kids Zoom will be December 9 at 6:30 pm. We hope you can join us!

Make sure you check out last week's
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How to Pick up your book for a Group Study:
 
  • Visit the table inside the Gathering Area during the week.
  • Sanitize your hands, find your book, and complete the sign in sheet.
  • Suggested donations by cash/check can be left in the envelope on the table, or pay through online giving by selecting 'book study' fund.
  • Do not let the book cost prohibit you from participating in a group. 
Amplify Media: A multimedia subscription free to our members featuring thousands of videos for Bible study, reflection, and inspiration of all ages. Access all of these resources anytime on your computer, using the Amplify App on your tablet or phone or using the Roku or Amazon apps on your smart TV. To sign up for Faith United's subscription channel, check out these instructions. Questions can be directed to Kathy Schmucker.
Prayer Requests

Requests can be emailed to Amanda Englehart to be added to the weekly Thursday prayer list.

Prayer requests are distributed to members via email, not available to the public. Also email Amanda if you would like to receive the weekly prayer list to pray for those lifted up.
Thank You Faith United!

With your generosity, we were able to donate over $4,200 to Community Christmas this year.
If you order from Cokesbury, please use the link on Faith’s website. The church receives credit and a rebate from your purchase.
Resources to help enhance your viewing and using of Faith United's digital offerings can be found below.
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As of Thursday, November 19, Stark County is in Red Level status.
Calendar events are subject to change based on status level.
In General, the church building is closed, but Centering will continue as scheduled.
Sunday, November 22
8:30am-9:30am Worship by Wire-James Series
9am-9:30am Virtual Lobby by Zoom
9:45am-10:45am Wesley Challenge - Kim Reynolds (Zoom)
10:30am-11:30am Centering - A Service of Prayer and Presence-Sanctuary
7pm-8pm McLaughlin Study Group (Zoom)

Monday, November 23
8am-3:30pm Sanctuary Closed
2:30pm-3:30pm Men's Emmaus Accountability Group (Zoom)
4pm-8pm Virtual Choir Recording (Balcony)
6:30pm-7:30pm Book of James Study-Luikart (Zoom)

Tuesday, November 24
8am-1:30pm Sanctuary Closed
2:30pm-5pm Worship by Wire Recording (Sanctuary)
4pm-8pm Virtual Choir Recording (Balcony)
6:30pm-7:30pm "Because of Bethlehem"-Bell/Schillings (Zoom)
7pm-8pm SPRC (Zoom)

Wednesday, November 25
8am-12:30pm Sanctuary Closed
2:30pm-5pm Worship by Wire Recording (Sanctuary)

Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving Day - Church Closed

Saturday, November 28
7am-8am Men's Life Study "Incarnation" (Zoom)

Calendar Snapshot - View more at myfaithunited.org/calendar