Worship Sunday, May 15
The Deeply Formed Life
Week 3 : Interior Examination
for a World Living on the Surface
Preacher: Kathy Schmucker
In-Person: 8:30 Traditional, 11:00 Modern
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Sunday School Hour for All Ages 9:30-11am
- Sunday School activities in the Gathering Area. Stay as long as you like after first service or even come early to the second service. You do not have to participate the entire time.
- Deeply Formed Life Practices in the Parlor.
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Worship at Crystal Park UMC:
Traditional Worship at 11 a.m. | 2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, 44705
Preacher: Rev. Jake Heskett
Sermon: "Racial Reconciliation"
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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:
May 15 Day 135
Psalms 57:1–59:17
May 16 Day 136
Psalms 60:1–63:11
May 17 Day 137
Psalms 64:1–68:35
May 18 Day 138
Psalms 69:1–72:20
May 19 Day 139
Psalms 73:1–75:10
May 20 Day 140
Psalms 76:1–78:72
May 21 Day 141
Psalms 79:1–84:12
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“Get into the word of God and let God’s word get into you.”
– Bishop Tracy Malone
As you read consider: What is God revealing to me today, and how will I apply it to my life?
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Haven't started yet? Behind on readings? No problem! Figure out a reading schedule that works for you!
- Devotionals with summaries/key themes to help understand the verses are available on the Book Resource Table.
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Weekly Amplify Media videos to enhance your reading experience.
- Monthly reflection and discussion with Pastors Steve and Jake and Spiritual Formation Director, Kathy Schmucker on the last Sunday, at 6:30pm via Zoom
- Check out "Basic Bible" on Amplify Media to learn how it is organized and general themes found throughout.
Missed a week? Open up previous Navigators here for the daily readings
For more information, contact Kathy Schmucker, Pastor Steve, or Pastor Jake.
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Safe Sanctuary Orientation & Renewal
Trainings via Zoom.
- Thursday, May 19 at 7:00pm
- Friday, May 20 at 10:00am
- Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00pm
If it has been a year since you last attended and/or you are interested in serving with children, youth and vulnerable adults please be sure to attend. Additional dates will be available before VBS week. Please contact Kathy Schmucker or a member of the Safe Sanctuary ministry group to participate.
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Adult Connect Groups
Get connected at Faith United, Spring groups are now forming! Contact Kathy Schmucker for information on starting, or participating in, an adult group.
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The Promise of the Holy Spirit, Men's Life Study, 8am, May 14 & 28, Kim Reynolds, Beyesly's Restaurant/Zoom
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Tuesday Women's Group, 1pm, May 17, Sue Bell and Sue Schillings, Lunch, devotions, walk at Price Park. Bring a sack lunch.
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Fellowship of Love, 7pm, May 19, Patti Deems, Betsy Gorrell, and Maribeth Wilmer, Room 8. Pastor Jake will share about ministries in the greater Canton area to this women’s group. All are welcome!
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Bible Year Monthly Discussion and Reflection, 6:30pm, May 29, Zoom
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Book of Luke, Monday Night Study, 6:30pm, Ron Luikart, Parlor/Zoom
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After Dinner Table Talk, Wednesdays, 6:30pm
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Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, Tom Strauch, Zoom
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Spiritual Seekers, Sunday School, 9:45am, Bob Snyder, Conference Room/Zoom
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The Deeply Formed Life Practices, Sundays in May, 9:45am, Parlor
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Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays, 1:00pm, Mike Flechtner, Parlor
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Click here or scan for more details about all the group opportunities and programs happening at Faith United.
Pick up study books in the Gathering Area. 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 below.
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May 18 is our LAST
Wednesday Night Faith Connections Dinner & Worship 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, youth, and kids follow worship. Childcare is available during adult group times for little ones. Contact Kathy Schmucker or John Hartzell with questions.
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The May/June issue of the Upper Room Devotional and the Daily Bread are available for pick up on the gathering area information display board. |
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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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Faith and Environment Weekly
Planned Obsolescence wastes energy, effort, and money
The Problem: Since 1924, businesses have designed products to become obsolete so that they can sell their products again and again. Sometimes the product is designed to fail prematurely (like a built-in battery) and sometimes advertising encourages us to buy the new product (think the latest cars or clothing fashions).
How to Respond:
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Have Good Stuff – Buy durable, repairable, & ethically produced goods.
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Don't Have Too Much – Choose carefully and buy less.
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Care For Your Stuff – Make repair and maintenance part of your routine. Don’t pass up a used item just because it’s used.
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Pass It On – When you no longer need your stuff, pass it on to someone who can use it, if it’s in decent condition.
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Sunday School activities are in the Gathering Area weekly between worship services.
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Celebrate Wonder home activities are available in the weekly worship emails for Nursery-5th Grade. Pick 1-2 activities to do and learn and wonder about God together. View each week's Bible story and music videos on Amplify Media and even 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 to guide children as they pray and learn about God
- Family Prayer Ground at the front of the sanctuary for families to have a comfortable, close-up view of worship.
- Rocking chairs in the Narthex and Family Prayer Ground.
- Nursery care & Preschool Sunday School (birth-age 5) during worship in room 18.
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Wednesday Wonder Kids
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.
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Register now for Monumental VBS
June 20-24, 9am – 12pm
At Monumental VBS, kids will explore the vastness of God’s power and the depth of God’s love for each of them. Join us for a week full of faith discoveries, memorable music, and epic adventures that help kids encounter God’s power and love as we celebrate God’s greatness!
Faith United's Vacation Bible School Adventure is for:
- Preschool children ages 4 and up
- Elementary students entering Kindergarten through 4th grade
- Students entering 5th and 6th grade will join Adventure VBS
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VBS Celebration Sunday will be June 26 at 8:30am and 11:00am
Pre-register by June 17 and receive a Free Monumental VBS Music CD (one per family) as a special gift! Click here to register or use the QR code.
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Let's show families that kids matter at Faith United and make this the best summer ever for kids in our congregation and community!
Plans are underway to prepare for in-person VBS and Camp Read-A-Lot. To make these summer ministries a great experience, we need you! Please prayerfully consider how God is calling you to be involved this summer. To help us in our planning please complete this survey.
Contact Kathy Schmucker or Sandy Vaughn for more information.
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Registration open!
July 13, 20, & 27, 6:00 – 7:30pm
Join us for our in-person summer literacy program. Students entering grades K-3 are invited to participate in some fun summer activities designed to keep their reading skills sharp. They will read great stories and even get some books to take home and keep for their own. Dramatic play, games, art, and service projects will provide opportunities for the children to build their vocabularies and expand their comprehension. We’ll also work on sight words, fluency, letters, and sounds.
The program is free and will be led by teachers and trained literacy volunteers.
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We need you to make Camp Read-A-Lot possible! Please prayerfully consider how you can be involved in this summer’s literacy program to make this the best Camp Read-A-Lot ever for kids and families in our community!
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East Ohio Conference Summer Camp Registration
There is still time to register. Scholarships are available!
Every summer has a story! We want to help make summer camp part of the summer story for kids and youth! East Ohio Camps provide a wide range of experiences, from day camps to weeklong overnight camps, with a variety of interests and themes. Visit our Summer Camp Page, contact Kathy Schmucker and Matt Kluchar, or grab a camp brochure with scholarship applications from the information board in the Gathering Area to learn more.
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Our annual Butterfly Raising Project begins in May! We anticipate the caterpillars being ready for pick up on Wednesday, May 18. Contact Kathy Schmucker for more information and to reserve a set of caterpillars for your family!
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Middle school and High school Sunday school meets each Sunday at 9:45am in the youth room. There will be no youth group Wednesday May 18.
We are planning an end-of-the-school-year youth lock in for June 10 at 6pm to June 11 at 10am. It will take place at the church. Please rsvp to Matt so that he knows how much food to get.
The Youth Annual Conference is being held the weekend of June 17 at Walsh University. Please let Matt know if you're interested so that he can get you registered.
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High School and College Graduates:
Graduation Sunday at Faith United will be May 22 at the 11:00 am worship service. We want to recognize and celebrate all students! If someone in your family is graduating from:
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High School, please contact Matt Kluchar (330-727-1647)
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College or Graduate Degree, this past December or this spring, please contact Kathy Schmucker (330-224-6138)
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Crystal Park Cooperative Parish
Upcoming Preachers and News
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Jackie Reed, 92 years old passed away on March 2, 2022 in Franklin, TN. Her memorial service is today, May 14, at 10:00am in the sanctuary. A reception will be held in the gathering area following the service.
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Wanda Wise, 98 years old, passed away on April 27, 2022.
A private graveside service was held on May 2 with family.
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Explore some great resources for your spiritual journey!
Amplify Media is a video library with 1,000's 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 Spring and Summer
There is a saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” This congregation is a village for many children and youth! We are longing to be able to offer our many programs, but need volunteers. 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 Sunday A.M. and Wednesday P.M.
- Youth Wednesday P.M. and Sunday P.M.
- Adult Group Facilitators and Coordinators
- Summer Story Time with FFLC Students
- VBS and Camp Read-A-Lot
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, Matt Kluchar, or Pastor Jake.
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Visit our Church Library!
Come in and check out some of the the new books and resources we have 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! The church receives credit & a rebate from your purchases when you use this link to order.
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Order gift cards year round! Part of each order benefits the Youth Mission Fund. Check out available cards and contact Matt Kluchar to order.
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Faith United is hiring for the following position(s):
Part-time Child Care Providers - Faith United: Flexible Hours
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Saturday, May 14
8am-9am Men's Life Study (Beyesly's)
9am-4pm Stephen Ministry Training (Parlor)
10am-12pm Jackie Reed Memorial Service, Reception in Gathering Area
Sunday, May 15
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 Deeply Formed Life Practices (Parlor/Zoom)
9:45am-10:45am Middle/High School Sunday School (Youth Room)
9:45am-10:45am Spiritual Seekers Sunday School (Conference Room)
11am-12pm Modern Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
Monday, May 16
2:30pm-3:30pm Men's Emmaus Accountability Group (Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm Luke Bible Study (Parlor)
Tuesday, May 17
9am-12pm Library Story Time (Robinson Hall)
1pm-2:30pm Tuesday Women's Group Lunch (Price Park)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
6pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-7:30pm Finance Ministry Team (Conference Room/Zoom)
7pm-8pm Worship Times Task Group (Zoom)
Wednesday, May 18
5:45pm-6:30pm Wednesday Night Dinner (Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wonder Kids (Chapel/Room 6)
6:30pm-7:30pm After Dinner Table Talk (Room 5)
6:30pm-8pm Little Wonder Kids (Nursery)
6:30pm-8:30pm Sewing for Missions (Robinson Hall)
7:30pm-8:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Thursday, May 19
1pm-2:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
6:15pm-8:45pm Stephen Ministry Training (West Parlor)
6:30pm-8pm Cub Scouts (FLC, Room 6, 16, LL, LL2)
7pm-8pm Safe Sanctuary Orientation (Zoom)
7pm-9pm Fellowship of Love (Room 8)
Friday, May 20
10am-11am Safe Sanctuary Orientation (Zoom)
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
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