Worship Sunday, August 1
Week 4 of Worship Series
Good News - Really!
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 optional for those who are fully vaccinated
Updated COVID-Safety Guidelines shared below.
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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- Really!"
Preacher: Pastor Steve
Cooperative Ministry with Crystal Park.
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In-Person Worship and In-Person Gatherings
July 21 COVID Safety Updated Guidelines
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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 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
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. Suggested donations can be left for cash/check, or paid online. Do not let book cost prohibit you from participating.
Does your summer 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:
The Svalvard Global Seed Vault
vs. Climate Change
Climate change means rising temperatures, changing seasonal patterns, and increasing frequency of extreme weather events. Agricultural is already being forced to adapt in order to ensure food security for a growing global population. Climate change contributes to loss of biodiversity, but the Svalvard Global Seed Vault’s crop diversity safeguards will to play a significant role in mitigating the adverse effects of, and adapting to, climate change. Currently, the Vault holds 1,074,537 samples, originating from almost every country in the world. The Vault is the ultimate insurance policy for the world’s food supply, offering options for future generations to overcome the challenges of climate change and population growth. More details 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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Tell us what's on your mind!
On August 1, from 6-7pm we invite parents and students to meet to discuss the qualities you want in our next Youth Director. Youth will be in the youth room and parents in the pavilion. Contact Pastor Jake with questions. This is in place of Youth Group for the night.
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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Paid Part-time Child Care Providers Needed
Faith United is hiring additional childcare providers to meet our growing needs for childcare. We are looking for a few individuals who are available to work flexible hours on an as-needed basis. Please prayerfully consider who you might know that is a high school graduate with a heart for sharing Jesus love with children who might benefit from some extra income.
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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.
- 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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August 1
Rev. Steve Stultz Costello
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August 15
Rev. Jake Heskett
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August 22
Rev. Cara Stultz Costello
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August 29
Rev. Paul White
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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. For every dollar given a matching gift of $5. Every $1 will turn into $6! |
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Book Giveaway Fundraiser
Tuesday, August 31 - 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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Now Hiring: Faith Friends Preschool & Learning Center
A ministry of Faith United Methodist Church
Come join our wonderful team, committed to bettering the lives of children!
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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 1
8:30am-9:30am Traditional Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
11am-12pm Modern Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
6pm-7pm Youth & Families (Pavilion & Youth Room)
Tuesday, August 3
9am-11am Library Team (Library)
Thursday, August 5
10am-11am Hospitality Team Meeting (Conference Room)
1pm-3pm Prayer Shawl Group (East Parlor)
5pm-6pm Love Your Neighbor Team (Conference Room, Zoom)
Friday, August 6
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
Saturday, August 7
8am-9am Maintaining Pace Men's Life Study (Beyesly's)
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