Worship Sunday, November 7
Sermon: "With All The Saints"
Preacher: Pastor Steve
In-Person and Live-streamed: 8:30 Traditional,11:00 Modern
Face masks are required, regardless of vaccination status.
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Remembering those who have passed away this last year:
Nancy Blanchard, John Dayton, Richard Farley, Paul Ford, Rachel Harper,
Jim Herrick, Jennifer Hubbell, Jo Moock, Eleanor Morgan, Betsy Oby,
Judy Pickett, Nancy Pickles, Maxine Pierce, Don Pilcher, Bob Rezash,
Ray Rosenberger, Ralph Suderow, and Laura Tabacchi
Remember to change your clocks back an hour tonight for Daylight Saving. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep!
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Worship Series Resources: |
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9:45am Sunday School Hour Gathering Area Activities for All Ages this Sunday, November 7th
- Help complete the Jubilee Congregation-wide Art Project
- All Saint's Sunday Activities
- Images of Jesus Art Gallery
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Worship at Crystal Park UMC:
2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, OH 44705
Traditional Style Worship at 11:00 a.m.
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Tomorrow's Preacher:
Bishop Tracy Malone
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Pastor Jake will assist
Bishop Malone in worship, Holy Communion, and
All Saints Sunday.
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Images of Jesus Art Exhibit
View the exhibit online, watch the video walkthrough, place your high bids, and support the Hartville Migrant Ministry. Look for that special artwork for yourself or as a gift for a friend or loved one.
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Thank you to the 93 families who have returned their 2022 Estimate of Giving cards. This represents 46% of the giving units who usually return their cards each year.
Please prayerfully consider how you can make a difference in the life of the church.
There are several ways to return your Estimate of Giving card:
- Complete the card you received in the mail last week, return it by mail or bring it to the church
- Scan the QR code on the card you received, to reach our online form
- Pick up a card in the church office or by the Usher stand when entering the sanctuary
- To make a recurring monthly or quarterly gift through Realm, you can log into your profile, choose “Giving”; click on “Pledge” tab; “Add a pledge; choose “Tithe and Offering 2022”.
- Call the church and talk with or leave a message for Sharyl Syler about your 2022 Estimate of Giving. She will be happy to fill out a card for you. 330.499.6040 ext 101.
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Thanks to everyone who helped make Faith United’s Trunk or Treat a great experience!
Approximately 175-200 kids and families stopped by for treats, snacks, craft activities, pumpkins, and hot cocoa last Sunday during our community’s Trick or Treat.
Thanks to the 20 volunteers who decorated their cars, dressed in amazing costumes, donated treats and helped serve hot cocoa and snacks! Mark your calendars for next year and come join the fun!
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Safe Sanctuary Orientation and Renewal
A Safe Sanctuary Orientation will be offered on Thursday, November 11 at 6pm via Zoom. If you are serving in ministries with children, youth and vulnerable adults and/or need to update your yearly training please contact Kathy Schmucker to receive the Zoom link for Thursdays orientation.
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Adult Connect Groups
Check out some of our groups! Visit our Programs and Group Page or Find Groups in Realm to see more group opportunities. Fall and Winter groups are now forming. Contact Kathy for information on starting, or participating in, an adult group.
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Into the Deep, Diving into a Life of Courageous Faith, Spiritual Seekers, Sunday School, 9:45am, Bob Snyder, Conference Room/Zoom
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Freeing Jesus Men's Life Study, 8am, November 13 & 20, Kim Reynolds, Beyesly's Restaurant
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Courage: Jesus & the Call to Brave Faith, Wednesday Women's Group, 9am, Linda Reynolds, Zoom
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Difficult Words of Jesus, Tuesday Women's Group, 6:30pm, Parlor, Sue Bell and Sue Schillings
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Diving Deeper Love Your Neighbor 2.0, Next Discussion: November 17: Housing and the Rise in Homelessness in Stark County with guest presenter Pastor Don Ackerman. Contact Pastor Jake, Kathy Schmucker, Teresa Purses, Kim Reynolds, Tom Strauch, Donna Benzing or Mike Howard with questions
Study books can be picked up in the Gathering Area weekdays 8am-4pm. Contact Kathy or your group facilitator if you need other pick up arrangements. 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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November/December Upper Room and Daily Bread available in the Gathering Area
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Faith & Environment Weekly:
With Fall just around the corner, the leaves on the trees will soon start to change color and drop to the ground before we know it, and so begins everyone's favorite fall chore--leaf raking!
Maybe leaf raking is not your favorite chore, but either way this year leaving the leaves in your yard to help improve the health of your soil, while saving you time and money. Leaves contain valuable organic matter and nutrients that can help fertilize your lawn. By leaving the leaves you are recycling those nutrients that will directly benefit your yard. Simply run over the leaves with a mulching lawn mower and let the pieces break down where they are. Fallen leaves also help suppress weeds and provide valuable habitat for a wide variety of animals. You can also use the leaves in your garden or add it to your own compost piles at home.
If you are not able to leave the leaves in your yard, or if you have too many to utilize, many communities offer services to accept yard waste (leaves, small branches, and grass clippings) that will be turned into compost instead of going to the landfill. Check with your community to see what opportunities are available in your area. No matter what you choose to do with your leaves, always remember to keep them out of the roads and storm drains to keep our streets safe to drive and out waterways clean.
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Wednesday Night Faith Connections Dinner and Worship
Every Wednesday at 5:45pm
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 is available. 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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Do you like to sing, ring, or play? Join one of our groups!
- Chancel choir with Director Mike Wiley.
- Celebration Bells with Director Jody Lindower
- Praise Singers with Sarah Phillips
- Praise Band with Brad Bruns
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Fall Sunday School activities are in the Gathering Area each week between worship services until we have enough teachers and helpers to begin classes.
Celebrate Wonder activities are available in the weekly worship emails to 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 always welcomes children of all ages in worship. Our worship experience is enriched as we gather together to experience and praise God.
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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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Parents can use these steps to watch Bible Story videos made just for kids!
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Wednesday Wonder Kids: Kids in grades K-5 are invited to 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! Questions? Contact Kathy Schmucker, Bethany Sedziol or Rebekah Heskett
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Meet our New Director of Youth Ministry
Matthew Kluchar
Help us welcome Matt to the Faith United Team! Join us for dinner and worship on November 17 at 5:45pm and meet us in the Youth Room at 6:30pm!
About Matt: It all started in a galaxy far, far, away...wait that’s the wrong biography. My story actually began in a much smaller place: Youngstown, Ohio. I was born in 1970 the youngest of three siblings and grew up in the same area of Ohio where I was born. My life has kept me here, though I have moved around to different towns. I attended Youngstown State University and earned a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts.
Although I was very involved in church, I didn’t answer the call to ministry until 2011. Sometimes God has to yell at me to get my attention. I enrolled in Liberty University’s online program and earned a Master of Arts in Religion. Although I have served as both an associate and head pastor, I have never gotten away from youth ministry. It has always been a calling for me. Moving from head pastor to youth pastor is not a step down for me. It’s simply following God’s lead. I look forward to bringing my creativity and passion to Faith United Methodist Church. I have an awesome wife named Jenny and we have five kids between us (yes five), four of them are adults.
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Matt will begin transitioning into his new role over the coming weeks. Be on the lookout for more information on Youth Activities! For now, continue to contact Pastor Jake with youth related questions.
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Crystal Park Cooperative Parish News |
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Upcoming Worship Speakers |
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November 14
Linda Reynolds
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November 21
Steve Stultz Costello
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November 28
Kathy Dickriede
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Faith Kitchen Thanksgiving and Christmas Projects
We are looking forward to supporting our Faith Kitchen families with the usual Grab and Go selection of food bags. Additionally, we will be providing special Thanksgiving and Christmas care packages and spiritual growth activities.
NOVEMBER SPECIAL PROJECT
- Spiritual growth- Advent calendars and paper chain with scripture verses activities for children
DECEMBER SPECIAL PROJECT
- Personal care kits
- Decorated cookies
We appreciate your monetary donations and/or any of the items below:
November/December- deodorant, body wash, bar soap and shampoo (need by December 3rd)
Thank you for your faithful support of the Faith Kitchen ministry.
Sincerely, Faith Kitchen Ministry Team
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Pennies for Paraguay
This year we sponsored 5 students by paying their fees at Christian schools in Asuncion, Paraguay. Their school year is almost over since it will soon be summer in the southern hemisphere. We are now collecting money for the 2022 school year and need to send our funds in January. To continue supporting five students, we need $2,400. We are only about $250 short of that goal. As you consider your year-end giving, please remember this ministry. Checks can be made payable to the church, with “Pennies for Paraguay” on the memo line. There is a collection bucket on the radiator in the east hallway for coins and bills. If you have a large number of coins to donate, contact Trudy Jones at 33-494-4723 to arrange for the transfer of money. We have received some lovely donation of coins lately which have added nicely to our total collection. Thank you everyone!
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Opportunities to Serve this Fall
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 opportunities to serve in a variety of ways:
- 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
- Library Readers for Faith Friends Learning Center classes
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. For more information contact Kathy Schmucker or Pastor Jake.
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Bob Rezash
(May 16, 1930 - October 15, 2021) will be celebrated November 27 at 3:30pm at Faith United.
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Nancy Pickles (July 16, 1934 - October 26, 2021) will be celebrated November 29 at 11am at Faith United. Calling hours begin at 10am.
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Previously live-streamed Celebrations of Life can be viewed here. |
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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 there is even a special section just for kids! Check out these instructions to access your free account. Questions? Contact Kathy Schmucker, Spiritual Formation Director.
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Faith United Open Positions
Faith United is hiring for multiple positions.
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Did you know that you can view Faith United’s Library online?
Access the church Library anywhere you are to view your library account, browse available books and resources, search for items, learn about what’s new in the library, renew books, and view suggested reading lists for upcoming sermon and study series.
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Visit the Library Webpage -Click the link to open the online system.
- Download the app, Librista, on your mobile device.
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Click here for more information about accessing Faith United’s Library
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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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We are missing birthdays for 1 in 4 people in our congregation, including children.
Do we have yours?
Having up to date information helps us best serve you with age related programs and groups.
Check your information in Realm Connect, email Amanda Englehart, or call the church to confirm your family's information. |
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Sunday, November 7
8:30am-9:30am Traditional Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
8:30am-12pm Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (Room 18)
9:45am-10:45am Into the Deep SS Class (Conference Room)
9:45am-10:45am Sunday School Activities all ages (Gathering Area)
11am-12pm Modern Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
Monday, November 8
6:30pm-8pm Minor Prophets Bible Study (Parlor)
Tuesday, November 9
9am-12pm Library Story Time (Robinson Hall)
9:30am-11am Celebration Bell Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
5:45pm-7pm Boy Scouts God & Life (Room 5)
6pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-8pm "Difficult Words of Jesus Study" (Parlor/Zoom)
7pm-8pm Cub Scouts Leader/Parent Meeting (Conference Room/Zoom)
Wednesday, November 10
9am-10:30am "Short Stories by Jesus" Study (Zoom)
5pm-5:45pm Children/Youth/Ensemble Rehearsal (Room 8)
5:45pm-6:30pm Wednesday Night Faith Connections Dinner/Worship (RH)
6:30pm-7:30pm Little Wonders (Nursery)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Wonder Kids (FLC, Chapel, Room 6)
6:30m-8pm Common Ground Study (Parlor/Zoom)
7pm-7:30pm Praise Singers (Sanctuary)
7:30pm-8:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Thursday, November 11
5pm-6pm Love Your Neighbor Team (Conference Room, Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm Faith & Environment (Conference Room)
6:30pm-7:30pm Nominations Team (Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm Stephen Ministry Team (Parlor)
Friday, November 12
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
4pm-9pm Cub Scout Popcorn Pick Up (Robinson Hall)
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