Worship Arts Ministry

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1 January 11-25, 2019 Pages 2 Table of Contents Sections Migration Epiphany Sunday 3 Worship Space/ Membership Care Ministry Team 4 C.O.M. Ministry Team 5 Worship Arts Ministry 6-8 Spiritual Formation Ministry Team 9 Calendar Note: If you don t see your Ministry Team/Group it s because you didn t submit anything for THIS Navigator. The Navigator is a bi-weekly -blast. If you need to submit something send to the Comm. Team Communications-Team@faithumchurch.org

2 Migration Epiphany Sunday - Reflections by Kathy Dickriede It was good to be back at Faith UMC on Sunday to reconnect with folks, to be blessed by dynamic music, to begin 2019 with hope and share in the preaching part of worship. I reconnected with people from my home congregation at Simpson UMC who now worship in this congregation. People who claimed and nurtured me when I was just 5 years old. People who taught me about Noah, and Jesus, and canoing, and friendship. People who let me care for their children when I was a teenager. I reconnected with the people of God who trusted me to lead their youth as a new youth pastor, coming of age myself. People who believed in me and the call that God had on my life. I remembered times of laughter, tears, resurrection, restoration, and love. As we worshiped with violins, organs, guitars, hammer dulcimer and voice, I experienced a peace and sense of God s presence in real and powerful ways. Surely the presence of the Lord was in this place as the bread and cup were shared to re-member the sacrifice of the baby Jesus, Christ Child, and the gift that the Messiah gave. We read the Matthew account of the gifts the magi gave of gold, frankincense and myrrh at the same time celebrating the gift that Jesus gave on the cross. The beautiful star shines above the manger on the altar at the foot of the cross. The story of Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us, God reaching for us comes full circle. In the midst of our relationship with each other and this act of worship, we discovered a God who calls us to action. In Matthew 2:1-15 and Psalm 72 we encountered kings, Mary and Joseph, baby Jesus, dreams, compassion, Herod, fear, laws, journeys, aggression, warnings, escape, a star, light and darkness, discovery, and drama - an old story of wise-men and pageantry, well known by church goers. Migration Sunday, is a newer concept that makes the old story a bit more complicated. Bishop Malone challenges us to be bold and courageous in our witness. That is hard sometimes. It is because we reconnect with love for each other and Christ center worship that it is made a bit easier. It is because we reconnect with love for each other and for Christ through worship that our witness is made a bit easier. Take time to read the whole of Matthew chapter 2 and discover your call to action in the story. Thank you for the reconnect, the remembering, and for worship. Peace, Kathy Dickriede former youth pastor at Faith UMC currently an Ordained Deacon called to Mission Partnership and UMVIM Leadership of the East Ohio Conference. Currently living in Northfield Ohio and still traveling to Liberia and other places. (Photo of the altar at Garfield UMC at Camphor Mission Station Liberia)

3 Worship Space 2020 Renovation Committee Update: The Worship Space Renovation Committee first convened in August of 2016 and has been working diligently to assess and prioritize the needs of these spaces. The first major project was completed in the Family Life Center for a much needed lighting improvement Next, after interviewing, selecting, and engaging an architect, projects were divided into three phases. We are very excited about our proposal for Phase I that was outlined during all three services on November 18, As a follow up, committee member(s) will be available to address questions about Phase I and plan to be in the gathering area after each service on January 20, January 27, and February 3. Please stop by to talk with us about this very exciting time in the life of our church. Membership Care Ministry Team January Birthdays: Ruth Moffat turned 91 on January 1. Skip Rinehart turned 89 on January 6. Betsy Oby turned 89 on January 7. Mary Ellen Miller turned 88 on January 8. We express our deepest sympathies to: John Smith and the Smith family on the death of Beverly Smith, December 21. The funeral was Saturday, January 5. Thank you notes received from: Barb and Skip Rinehart, and Mary Jo Boettler Thank you: I would like to thank everyone who participated in the Adopt-A-Family program. Through your generosity we were able to provide food, clothing, toys for 28 families with 106 children 6 months to 17. God Bless you all. Nancy King Get To Know You Lunch: Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 12:15-1:15 pm in the Church Parlor Please come and enjoy a delicious lunch with pastor Steve. You ll get to meet some of our staff and lay leadership who look forward to welcoming and getting to know you. We ll share a little about Faith UMC and do our best to answer your questions. RSVP by calling the Church Office

4 TROOP 12 SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER WHEN: FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 TIME: 5:00 TO 7:00 PM WHERE: FAMILY LIFE CENTER COST: DONATIONS Takeout Available THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE BOY SCOUTS!

5 Joyful Children s Choir Winter-Spring 2019 Season Registrations are starting now for our new Children s Choir at Faith United Methodist Church and Faith Friends Learning Center. *The choir is open to all children from Kindergarten thru 5th grade that have an interest in singing and learning about music. All children from our community are welcome regardless of church affiliation. REGISTRATION and ROBE FITTING NIGHT: Wednesday, January 23rd at 5:15pm-6:00pm. Performances: March 10th, April 14th(during all three morning church services) Dr. Doug Olson -DM Music/Indiana University -30 years working with adult and children s choirs -Choir director at Kent State Stark -Founded Celebration Choir, a 60 voice children s choir in Indianapolis, IN. REGISTRATION and ROBE FITTING NIGHT Wednesday January 23rd at 5:15pm ROOM #8 FUMC All parents and children are encouraged to attend! We will discuss the upcoming season, answer any questions, measure for robes, and take registration information. WE NEED 2-4 Parent Volunteers to help us with the logistics of working with the children. (No Singing Experience Needed!!) Sign ups for Parent Volunteers will be on that Wednesday night. Sandy Wallace -Over 40 years working with children's and youth choirs. -Highly sought after as one of the go to accompanists in the Canton/Akron area. -Music Education degree from Kent State University *The Joyful Noise Choir is a good starting point for those children wanting to participate in their school s choirs as they move into Jr. High and High School. Children who learn the basics of choral singing now will have better chances of participating in select ensembles down the road. It will also prepare them for participation in adult church choirs once they start Jr. High. (Faith UMC s Chancel Choir is open to singers in Jr. High provided they have a foundation in singing and the appropriate experience.) *For those children joining us from the Faith Friends Learning center, a permission slip is required to transfer your children from the after school program to the choir room (Room 8/FUMC) at 5:15. Children will be released to a parent or legal guardian from room 8 at 6pm. *Faith United Methodist Church is proud that all of our staff and volunteers are safe sanctuary trained and background checked. *Leave the cooking to us! Families are welcome to stay for Wednesday Night dinner at 6:00 pm. Programs and activities for children, youth and adults are available following dinner. To register go to our website and safe sanctuary tab. Click on Children and Youth Registration:

6 Spiritual Formation Ministry Team What s Your Word Mini-Retreat Sunday, January 27 12:15 2:00 pm What is your word for the year ahead? A word which contains within it a seed of invitation to cross a new threshold in your life. Join us in Robinson Hall for self-guided stations, lunch, reflection and discussion to explore your word for 2019! Creative activities will be available to guide us in discerning and celebrating our words. RSVP: Kathy Scmucker at: kschmucker@faithumchurch.org Faith United Methodist Church 300 Ninth Street NW North Canton, OH Messy Church: An experience for all ages to worship, learn, and grow together. Sunday, January 13 at 4:00 pm An intergenerational worship experience where people engage with the day s Bible story through a variety of hands-on art and creative activities followed by a time of learning and worship and then end our time together with dinner. Join us as we explore the meaning of Epiphany through creative experiences and informal worship. We will discover ways we can be lights in our homes, families, and communities. Who might you invite to come as your guest? Want to get involved in a fun and creative experience? Contact: Kathy Schmucker or Pam Wig for more information.

7 Wednesday Night Faith Connections: Join us for fun, food, faith, and fellowship. Dinner at 6:00 pm followed by program and activities for all children, youth, and adults. Contact Kathy Schmucker, Bethany Sedziol, or John Hartzell to learn more. Children s Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 am on Sunday Mornings Deep Blue at Home with God Weekly Family Devotions available at the Children s Welcome Station Try this Family Devotion as you celebrate Christmas and Epiphany with your family. Read: Jesus Heals a Young Woman (Mark 5:21-24, 35-43) Bible Story Focus: Jesus gives us hope even when things seem hopeless. Wonder Together: What helps you keep trying when things get hard? Memory Verse: God heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. (Psalm 147:3) Pray Together: Share joys and concerns, and then pray, Dear God, thank you for your healing love. It shines through my family and friends and helps us all grow. Amen. Wonder Wednesdays Kids Grades K-5: Wednesdays following Wednesday Night Faith Connections Dinner. Elementary-age children explore science, art, service and mission projects as they learn and grow in faith. January 23: What helps you keep trying when things get hard? January 30: Thankful Hearts art night. Little Wonders childcare and activities for young children in the nursery. Contact Kathy Schmucker, Spiritual Formation Director, Bethany Sedziol or Kristin Krach for more information about children s ministries at Faith UMC. Children s Classrooms Updated. Thanks to the generosity of the Wonderful Wozny Fund, Faith s children s classrooms have recently been updated with new furniture. The new tables and chairs will provide a safe and welcoming environment for children and other groups who use rooms 5, 6, and 8. Thanks to the Trustees for updating the tables in room 16 and the Parlor. Look for additional updates coming soon as we add flexible seating and sensory toolboxes to our classrooms thanks to the Wozny Fund and Faith s Spiritual Formation Team s vision to create a welcoming environment for all persons. Special thanks to Faith s custodians and members of Faith s Spiritual Formation team who assisted on delivery day when the new furniture arrived.

8 Play the Man - Men s Life Study: Saturday, January 19 at 7:00 am at Beyesly s in North Canton. Scripture in the Wesleyan Tradition: Sunday mornings at 9:45 am. Facilitators: Janice Golden and Kim Reynolds. Prophets and Kings: Monday at 6:30 pm. Facilitator: Wes Bullock. Joseph - The Journey to Forgiveness, Women s study: Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Facilitators: Laura Luikart and Sue Bell. Which Way, Lord? - Women s Study: Wednesdays at 9:00 am. Facilitator: Linda Reynolds. DivorceCare: Wednesdays at 6:45 pm through February 6. Facilitator: Christy Kraemer. Faith 101: Wednesdays at 6:45 pm beginning January 16. Review the Christian Faith, Methodism and Faith UMC with Pastor Steve. Whether you are new to Faith UMC or you have been here your whole life, this class is a way to rediscover the wonder and power of the Christian faith; the mission, history and theology of the United Methodist Church; and the unique expression of both at Faith UMC. Why not come at 6:00 and enjoy dinner and table fellowship as well. Set Free Bible Study with Pastor Steve: Thursdays at 10:30 am January 17, 24, 31. The scriptures are a wellspring of inspiration, wisdom, and faith. The same passage can bring new and powerful insights each time it is read. This Bible study will be an opportunity to go deeper in our exploration, reflection, understanding and application of the scriptures used each Sunday following our worship series Set Free. I hope you will join us as often as you are able. Theology for the Times: Friday, January 18 at 12:00 pm at Beyesly s in North Canton. Coffee Talk - Navigating the Messiness of Faith and Life: Tuesday, January 22 at 9:30 am at Cultured Coffee and Waffles on Portage St. Coming in February, Faith and the Environment: an eight-week exploration of the intersection of spirituality and environment. We will look at our present situation with the environment and how it may relate to our faith using resources by Richard Rohr, as well as a publication entitled THE COMING TRANSFORMATION Values to Sustain Human and Natural Communities. For more information, contact Dick Pickles at flyboy800@inbox.com or leave a message at To learn more about other opportunities for adults happening, visit Contact Kathy Schmucker at kschmucker@faithumchurch.org or call ext 107 or

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