Worship Sunday, January 30
Women of the Hebrew Bible
"The Women Who Kept Moses Alive"
Preacher: Pastor Jake Heskett
In-Person/Live-streamed: 8:30 Traditional, 11:00 Modern
Face masks are required, regardless of vaccination status.
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Sunday School Opportunities for All Ages!
Weekly in the Gathering Area 9:30-11am
- Sunday Sunday Activities for Jesus' Early Years and Celebrate Wonder
- What brings you JOY congregational poster, Let others know how you experience joy!
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Worship at Crystal Park UMC:
Traditional Style Worship at 11 a.m. | 2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, 44705
Jeff Conley will be bringing the message tomorrow.
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The Bible Year - Church-Wide Reading and Study |
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By studying the Bible daily, you’re enriching your spiritual life and developing a deeper faith.
Imagine how reading the Bible together as a congregation will make a difference in our church and community!
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This Week's Readings:
January 29 Day 29:
Leviticus 8:1 – 10:20
January 30 Day 30:
Leviticus 11:1 – 14:57
January 31 Day 31:
Leviticus 15:1 – 18:30
February 1 Day 32:
Leviticus 19:1 – 23:44
February 2 Day 33:
Leviticus 24:1 – 27:34
February 3 Day 34:
Numbers 1:1 – 4:49
February 4 Day 35:
Numbers 5:1 – 7:89
February 5 Day 36:
Numbers 8:1 – 10:36
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“Get into the word of God and let God’s word get into you.”
– Bishop Tracy Malone
As you read each day's scripture consider the following question:
What is God revealing to me today, and how will I apply it to my life?
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Haven't started yet? No problem! Jump in whenever and find a reading schedule that works for you!
- Devotionals with summaries and key themes to help understand the verses are on the Book Resource Table.
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Weekly videos on Amplify Media to enhance your reading experience. Amplify Media also had an audio version of the Common English Bible.
- Monthly reflection and Zoom discussion with Pastors Steve and Jake and Spiritual Formation Director, Kathy Schmucker on the last Sunday: 6:30pm
Missed a week? Open up previous Navigators here for the daily readings
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Leaders, Members and Friends of Faith United,
Please plan on attending (by zoom) our leadership training on Tuesday, February 1, 6:30-8:30pm. Please also encourage all the people involved in your ministry team or ministry areas to plan on attending as well.
The training will include a newly revised 2022 Leadership Resource Book that the staff have been working on over the past two months. The content will be reviewed and unpacked in an efficient and complete manner. Vital principles and practices for healthy congregations will be the focus. Also included will be important "nuts and bolts" related to accessing funds, submitting for reimbursements, planning ministry events, inviting and involving others, scheduling, utilizing staff and office resources and communications within the church and communications to promote ministries.
Please log on by 6:20pm. We will start promptly at 6:30pm.
Meeting ID: 878 5924 8501 | Passcode: 215047
Thank you,
Pastor Steve, Pastor Jake and your Faith United Staff
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New Member Sunday will be February 27
If you are interested in becoming a member or learning more about church membership, contact Pastor Steve, Pastor Jake, or Kathy Schmucker.
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Adult Connect Groups
You can visit our Programs and Group Page or Find Groups in Realm to see more opportunities. Winter groups are now forming. Contact Kathy Schmucker for information on starting, or participating in, an adult group.
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Bible in a Year Monthly Discussion and Reflection, January 30, 6:30pm, Zoom.
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Book of Luke, Monday Night Bible Study, Ron Luikart, Parlor
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Becoming Heart Sisters, Tuesday Evening Women’s Group, 6:30pm, Sue Bell & Sue Schillings, Zoom
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Elijah: Faith and Fire, Wednesday Women’s Group, 9am, Linda Reynolds, Zoom
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Faith 101, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Pastors Steve and Jake, Kathy Schmucker, Zoom
- Sewing for Missions, 6:30pm, February 2, Sue Bell, Zoom
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Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, Zoom
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Unlikely Entrepreneur, Men's Life Study, 8am, February 5 & 19, Kim Reynolds, Beyesly's Restaurant
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Into the Deep, Diving into a Life of Courageous Faith, Spiritual Seekers, Sunday School, Sundays, 9:45am, Bob Snyder, Conference Room/Zoom
Pick up study books in the Gathering Area weekdays 8am-4pm. Contact your group facilitator or Kathy Schmucker for other arrangements. Suggested donations can be made by cash/check, or online. Do not let book cost prohibit you from participating. Kindle/eBook versions can be ordered through the Cokesbury link on our website.
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Wednesday Night Faith Connections Dinner and Worship will resume February 9
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 available during adult group times for little ones to learn about God in a loving, caring environment. Contact Kathy Schmucker or John Hartzell for more information!
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Spiritual Practices 101
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. View our Spiritual Practice 101 videos here. Contact Kathy Schmucker to learn about a certain spiritual practice more or to share one that helps you connect with God.
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January/February issue of the Upper Room Devotional and the Daily Bread are available for pick up on the Book Resource Table in the Gathering Area
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Faith and Environment Weekly
Good News for Our Planet:
More than 1 million members, donors, and partners are involved in urban tree care. More trees are being planted in forests across the U.S. and around the globe than ever before:
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Time for Trees planted 100 million trees and inspired 5 million tree planters.
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The Evergreen Alliance enlisted 18 corporate partners.
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Replanting Our Forests supports planting more than 38 million trees in forests.
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The Community Tree Recovery replaces trees following natural disasters.
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Tree Line USA protects and enhances America's community forests, helping plant the right trees in the right places to save energy.
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Tree Campus furnishes trees to healthcare, college, and university campuses.
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Tree Cities of The World partners with Arbor Day Foundation and the United Nations, encouraging urban forests and trees that are properly maintained and sustainably managed.
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Rain Forest Rescue works to save rain forests, home to about 50% of the world's plants and animals.
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Energy-Saving Trees and Community Canopy help utility companies, municipalities, and corporations to distribute trees to their communities.
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Alliance for Community Trees helps towns and metropolitan areas.
Celebrate Ohio Arbor Day and National Arbor Day on the last Friday in April. For additional details on the programs above, click here.
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Sunday School activities are in the Gathering Area each week between worship services.
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Celebrate Wonder activities are available in the weekly worship emails to guide children Nursery-5th Grade, and families, through Bible stories, creative experiences, and spiritual practices. Read more.
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Amplify Media Cokesbury Kids has special videos for kids! Follow these steps to register or contact Kathy Schmucker.
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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.
- Worship Kits and worship manipulatives are available
- Family Prayer Ground 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 and Family Prayer Ground.
- Nursery care (birth-age 5) during worship, pending volunteer availability in room 18.
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Family Sing A Long
Wednesdays at 5:00pm. Beginning February 9. Come sing, play instruments, make a joyful noise for the Lord! Preschool/Toddlers can join in for the last 15 minutes. Contact Sandy Wallace for more information.
Wednesday Wonder Kids will resume February 9
Grades K-5 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! Little Wonders, up to age 5, learn about God in a loving, caring environment. Contacts: Kathy Schmucker, Kristin Krach, Bethany Sedziol, Rebekah Heskett.
Plans are underway for kids to be involved in our Ash Wednesday service. Contact Kathy Schmucker for details.
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Sunday Night Youth Worship
6-7pm in the youth room
Hello church. I’m excited to begin full time at Faith United as of February 1st. I realize that it hasn’t been easy to get to know me since I have been limited to Wednesday nights. However, I’m getting ready to hit the ground running. On Sunday February 6th, we will be starting up the youth worship night again. This will be an experience unique to our youth (grades 6-12) where they can draw nearer to God in their own space. There will be music, teaching, prayer, and fellowship. I have a format in mind, but I’m hoping we can evolve with this experience together. I welcome any input by the youth as this will be your special time to experience God. I look forward to seeing you there. If there are any adults who would like to get involved, please let me know so that we can get you set up with the proper Safe Sanctuaries training.
Matt Kluchar
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Crystal Park Cooperative Parish News |
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February 6
Steve Stultz Costello
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February 13
Jonathan Maas
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February 20
Jake Heskett
February 27
Bob Vandervaart
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Pennies for Paraguay Update
Thanks for your coins, currency, and checks! We met our goal of $2,400 to pay the tuition of five students in Paraguay. A check will soon be on its way! As a side note, it is so exciting to find the silver dollars in the collection bucket. Thanks to the anonymous donor.
The new school year will start soon in Paraguay, as their summer will be coming to an end. As you know, we collect money all year long for this ministry, so we will now be collecting for the 2023 school year. Your contributions are greatly appreciated!
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2021 Giving Statements
You should have received an email on January 20 with your 2021 Giving Statement. For those who do not use email or do not have an email listed on your Realm profile, your statement will be arriving this week in the mail.
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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 has a special section just for kids! Follow these instructions to access your free account. Questions? Contact Kathy Schmucker, Spiritual Formation Director.
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Opportunities to Serve this Winter
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 many opportunities to serve:
- 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
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. If interested, contact Kathy Schmucker, Pam Wig, or Pastor Jake.
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Faith United is hiring for the following position(s):
Part-time Child Care Providers - Faith United:
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Check out the books and resources available in the library to nurture your spiritual journey!
Type a topic in the search bar to see available resources.
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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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Saturday, January 29
11am-1:30pm Faith Kitchen at Crystal Park
Sunday, January 30
8:30am-9:30am Traditional Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
8:30am-12pm Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (Room 18)
9:30am-11am Sunday School Activities all ages (Gathering Area)
9:45am-10:45am Into the Deep Sunday School (Conference Room)
11am-12pm Modern Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
12pm-5:30pm Cub Scout Pinewood Derby (FLC North)
4pm-5pm Celebrate Arts Concert - Heather Cooper, Organist (Sanctuary)
6:30pm-7:30pm The Bible Year Discussion and Reflection (Zoom)
Monday, January 31
6:30pm-8pm "Luke" Bible Study (Parlor)
Tuesday, February 1
9am-12pm Library Story Time (Robinson Hall)
9:30am-11am Celebration Bell Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
1pm-2pm Stephen Minister sub group (Room 5)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
6pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-8pm Becoming Heart Sisters Study (Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm Ministry Council Leadership Training (Zoom)
Wednesday, February 2
9am-10:30am "Elijah" Study (Zoom)
10:30am-11:30am Faith & Environment sub group (Room 5)
6:30pm-7:30pm Faith 101 (Parlor)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Night Youth (Youth Room)
7pm-7:30pm Praise Singers (Sanctuary)
7:30pm-8:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Thursday, February 3
6:30pm-8pm Cub Scouts (FLC, Room 6, 16, LL, LL2)
Friday, February 4
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
Saturday, February 5
8am-9am Men's Life Study (Beyesly's)
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