Worship Series - The Walk
Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life
Weekly Scripture Readings: Psalm 95:1-7,
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Genesis 3:8-9
Weekly Essential Practice Focus: Pray 5 Times a Day
This can be in the morning, at each meal, in the evening. Even a simple prayer such as "God, thank you for _____" may help to renew or refocus your commitment to prayer and deepen you walk with Christ.
Get connected in one of our Walk Groups listed under Programs below and pick up a book copy from the Gathering Area.
Faith United posts worship at 8am Sundays via YouTube, Facebook and our Website. Missed a week? Find it here. To give your offering electronically, use this link: Tithes & Offerings
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Love Your Neighbor
Lunch Conversations:
Faithful Discussions Toward Unity
Our series of expert panelists present to us the history of the Central Jurisdiction and the impact that our history has on the church today.
Panelists: Rev. Dr. James Skinner, Rev. Dr. Diane Lobody, Dr. Martha Banks
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Prayer Vigil
for Our Nation
On Wednesday night approximately 90 people joined in prayer for our nation. A vigil was held in response to unfolding events in our country, and specifically to the events in the Capitol Building on January 6th, 2021. If you missed it, you can still pray along with us as you watch.
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Virtual Lobby: Sunday Mornings at 9am |
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January 10, 2021
Featured Guests: Rev. Lisa Morrison & Rev. William Applebee
Topic: Ministry of Chaplains
Grab your coffee and morning treats and join us for conversation and fellowship on Sunday mornings.
Join us with this Zoom link, or watch live on our Facebook page.
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Check out the January 3 Virtual Lobby featuring John Hartzell &
Laura Luikart
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Centering - A Service of Prayer and Presence
Join us for this Sunday's Centering Service. Centering is a socially-distant, 30-minute service of prayer and reflection with accompanying acoustic music. Attendance is limited to 20 households. Follow this link to register.
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A star word 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.
Text or email Kathy Schmucker (330-224-6138) a number between 1-150. She will reply with your star word and suggestions on how to use it in your daily prayers. In addition to choosing your own word, you may also want to choose a word to pray over for your children, spouse, or other loved ones.
An Epiphany Star is provided above to cut out & add your star word on.
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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 with others. |
January Study Series
The Walk: Five Essential Practices for Christian Living
Current groups include:
- Sun. 9:45a w/ Kim Reynolds (starting Jan 10)
- Tues. Women's Group w/ Sue Bell & Sue Schillings (starting Jan 12)
- Tues. 10:30a w/ Pam Wig, Judy McLaughlin, & Kathy Schmucker (starting Jan 12)
- Wed. 6:30p w/ Kathy Schmucker (Jan 13 & 27)
- Wed. 7p w/ Pastor Steve (starting Jan 13)
- Thurs. 6:30p w/ Pastor Jake (starting Jan 14)
Books are available for pick up in the Gathering Area.
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Upper Room Devotional for January/February
Pick up a copy in the Gathering Area
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Book of Hebrews Study
with Ron Luikart
Mondays at 6:30pm via Zoom starting January 11
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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
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Join us this week at 6pm to experience Wednesday night like never before.
Not on Facebook? Don't worry.
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Spiritual Practices
& Worship Engagement
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Trying a new way to pray and study scripture helps us stay close to God and is vital to our growth as disciples of Christ.
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The Walk for Children and Celebrate Wonder activities are designed to guide children and their families from Nursery to 5th Grade through Bible stories, creative experiences, and spiritual practices. Read more.
Our next Wednesday Wonder Kids Zoom will be January 20 at 6:30pm
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Kids, make sure you check out last week's
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We want to hear from you!
Share pictures or videos of how you are celebrating Advent and Christmas with your families, by engaging in Worship by Wire or our Children's activities. Email them to Kathy Schmucker.
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Pennies for Paraguay Update
Thanks to your generosity, we have enough money to support five students for the 2021 school year at New Horizon United Methodist School in Paraguay. In previous years we supported seven students, but two graduated this past year.
In order to get back to supporting seven students, we need an additional $960 by the end of January. If you would like to help us reach this goal, write your check to the church with Pennies for Paraguay on the memo line. Many students and their families are really struggling because of the pandemic. Having help with school fees can be a true blessing.
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Veterans Ministry Update
Recently the veterans of Faith Church contributed $1,000 to the Serving Area Veterans organization in Massillon to help during their Christmas drive.
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Amplify Media:
A multimedia subscription free to our members featuring thousands of videos for Bible study, reflection, and inspiration of all ages. Access these resources anytime on a computer, using the Amplify App on a tablet or phone, or using the Roku or Amazon apps on a smart TV. To sign up for Faith United's subscription channel, check out these instructions. Questions can be directed to Kathy Schmucker.
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How to Pick up books for a Group Study:
- Visit the table inside the Gathering Area on weekdays.
- Sanitize hands, find your book, & 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.
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Resources to help enhance your viewing and using of Faith United's digital offerings can be found below.
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Get your Christmas shopping taken care of and support Faith United at the same time!
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.
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The Youth Mission Team takes orders year round for gift cards. A percentage of each order benefits the Youth Mission Fund.
Check out this listing of gift cards available. Email Amy Ferguson with your order & you will get your cards soon after. Simply send a check to the church or pay online here, select Youth Summer Mission Fund.
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Prayer Requests
Email requests to Amanda Englehart for the weekly Thursday prayer list. The prayer list is distributed via email, not available to the public. If you would like to receive the weekly prayer list to pray for those lifted up, let Amanda know.
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As of Thursday, January 7, 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.
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Sunday, January 10
8:30am Worship by Wire - The Walk #2
9am-9:30am Virtual Lobby by Zoom
9:45am-10:45am "The Walk" Study - Kim Reynolds (Zoom)
10:30am-11am Centering - A Service of Prayer and Presence (Sanctuary)
7pm-8pm McLaughlin Study Group (Zoom)
Monday, January 11
8am-4pm Gathering Area Closed - Floor Work
6:30pm-7:30pm Book of Hebrews Study-Luikart (Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm Finance Team (Zoom)
Tuesday, January 12
8am-4pm Gathering Area Closed - Floor Work
6:30pm-7:30pm "The Walk" Study -Bell/Schillings (Zoom)
6:30pm-8:30pm Church Board/Ministry Council (Zoom)
Wednesday, January 13
9am-10:30am "Incarnation" Women's Study (Zoom)
6pm-6:30pm Wednesday Night Live (Zoom, Facebook Live)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Night Youth (Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm "The Walk" Study - Kathy Schmucker (Zoom)
Thursday, January 14
2:30pm-4pm Worship by Wire Recording (Sanctuary)
5pm-6pm Unity Challenge Planning Team (Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm "The Walk" Study - Pastor Jake (Zoom)
Friday, January 15
2pm-3pm Women's Emmaus Accountability- Luikart (Zoom)
3pm-4pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
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