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1 Nov 5th - Nov 18th Pages 2 Table of Contents Sections Election Time! East Ohio MFSA Program A Season of Prayer: For Election Church Conference Outreach Ministry Team Membership Care Ministry Team Service in Mission Ministry Team Trustees Ministry Team Stewardship Ministry Team Worship Arts Ministry Team Spiritual Formation Ministry Team 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 see the Communications Section for more information. Thank you.

2 Election Time! This is a time of year that we all are interested in, though by October, we are all pretty tired of hearing about it. This is also a time of the year that news shows and Saturday Night Live thrive on because there is usually plenty to talk about and make fun of! This year specifically, emotions and our collective anxiety are high. Within days of reading this, we will be voting, and then we will have the answer of who won the election - and life will slowly begin to return to normal. Some of us have spent quite a bit of time being consumed by it all, and after a few days it s going to be done (Lord, willing). So now what? Of course, there will be months of various types of fall out for those of us who didn t get who we wanted, or even for those of us who voted reluctantly, and now we have a little voter s remorse. This has been a difficult season for sure. I would like to suggest we all take a minute, sit up straight, put your shoulders back, look straight ahead, close your eyes and take a deep, deep breath and then let it ALL out. In fact, let s take a couple deep breaths. [This is the time you are supposed to do it; don t just read it!] Now, let s try to gain some perspective. Though election time, democracy, and world events are important they are not the entirety of life. It is only a part of our life, just like family, food, friends, church, and entertainment are. Consider this passage, Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God s will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will (NIV). Paul asks us to take a step back, re-evaluate our lives, and to renew our minds - see the world differently. Intentionally look for what God is doing in the world. Intentionally choose to think differently from the rest of the world. Paul echoes a similar statement in Colossians 3:2, set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. He encourages us to not let the world around us dominate our thinking, but instead to look to Jesus and allow him to shape the way we see the world. And in doing this, as he finishes in Romans 12:2, we will be able to see what God wants (or wills ). Just as we make choices during election time - making decisions about what we want our world to look like - we also need to make choices about what we will think about and how we view our world/ our life. I would like to suggest taking a couple breaks throughout the coming days to take a deep breath, and spend a moment focusing on Jesus - on his kingdom and priorities. This is always good to do, but especially now it is important to refocus and renew our minds. In doing so, you will be taking one step closer to what God wants and what God desires. The world may not change around you, but how we perceive the world and interact with it can sometimes dramatically change the outcomes of our daily lives. - James Ferguson, Modern Worship Leader East Ohio MFSA Program East Ohio MFSA Fall Program When: Saturday, November 12, :00am - 2:30pm Where: Faith United Methodist Church What: Social Justice - The Church and Politics Key note speaker Dr. Martha E. Banks speaking on the topic of Them Angels and Demons Among Us. Followed by a response and reflections presentation by Charita Goshay, Canton Repository columnist. Concluding with a panel discussion. Contact: Tom Douce at doucethomas@yahoo.com or

3 A Season of Prayer: For Election We come together, asking God for courage and wisdom, thanking God for love and joy. As we move toward the election of new leaders for the United States, may we all join in a season of prayer, committing to offer to God our fears and frustrations, our hopes and dreams. NOV. 5: Pray for deliverance from faithless fear and wordly anxiety Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. NOV. 6: Pray for quiet confidence 0 God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength: By the might of thy Spirit lift us, we pray thee, to thy presence, where we may be still and know that thou art God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. NOV. 7: Pray for the nation Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace: Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. NOV. 8: Election Day: Pray for the election Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all maybe protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. NOV. 9: Day After Election: Pray to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ today, no matter the election results 0 God: Give me strength to live another day; Let me not turn coward before its difficulties or prove recreant to its duties; Let me not lose faith in other people; Keep me sweet and sound of heart, in spite of ingratitude, treachery, or meanness; Preserve me from minding little stings of giving them; Help me to keep my heart clean, and to live so honestly and fearlessly that no outward failure can dishearten me or take away the joy of conscious integrity; Open wide the eyes of my soul that I may see good in all things; Grant me this day some new vision of thy truth; Inspire me with the spirit of joy and gladness; and make me the cup of salvation to suffering souls; in the name of the strong Deliverer, our only Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. (Prayers were provided in article, A Season of Prayer: for an Election. )

4 Membership Care Ministry Team Church Conference Please join us for our annual Church Conference, on Wednesday, November, 16th at 7:30pm in the chapel. This follows our Thanksgiving Dinner in the Family Life Center. All are welcome to attend both events. Outreach Ministry Team Boy Scouts Ministry Team Troop 12 News Camping: November brings about a Thanksgiving in the Woods camp out. We will be planning, preparing, and serving Thanksgiving dinner to our families in camp. Membership Care Ministry Team Birthdays: Alva-Ree Bolovan will be 90 years young on November 14. Edwina Burt will be 94 years young on November 22. James Riddle will be 93 years young on November 22. We extend our deepest sympathy to: The family of Bob Shuster who passed away Friday, October 28. United Methodist Woman Ministry Team What: UMW Pumpkin Pies And Rice Pudding Pies are frozen and come with instructions for baking. Pies and pudding will be available for pick up on Sunday, November 20. The proceeds from the sales will be used to support ministries for children, youth, and women all over the world. When: October 30, November 6, and November 13 Where: Sign up sheets will be in the Gathering Area and FLC. Cost: $8 pies, $8 large rice pudding, and $4 small rice pudding Second Wind Ministry Team What: How is your local library working for you? Come learn about the exciting new programs, books, and technology available at the North Canton Public Library! When: Tuesday, November 8th. Where: Snacks and drinks at 12:45 in Robinson Hall Program: Keri Burick, Things You Didn t Know About the North Canton Public Library Cost: $1/person for refreshments Church bus pickups: Danbury at 12:20, Waterford at 12:30pm Contact: Betsy Douce by Sunday, November 6th, with your reservation: or BetsyDouce@yahoo.com Mark Your Calendar: No meeting in December. January 10, Kim Kenney, McKinley Museum: Funerals of the Rich and Famous.

5 Veterans Ministry Team A luncheon with a short program to honor our veterans and spouses of our deceased veterans is planned for Saturday, November 12th at noon in the Family Life Center. Veterans Sunday will be on November 13th and we will celebrate with videos honoring three of our veterans. We will have a display of military memorabilia in the gathering area, if you would like to contribute any items please have them to the church by 4:30 on Friday, November 11th. Service in Mission Ministry Team Canton Calvary Mission: We will be collecting canned fruits and vegetables the month of November for the mission. Adopt-A-Family Once again it s time to open our hearts to help those in need at this Christmas season. I will be requesting 26 families of assorted sizes and ages to be available for adoption. For those who are not familiar with this program, it requires providing gifts and toys for the families, plus food vouchers for a Christmas dinner. The good Lord has always helped us meet our goal. Last year we helped 26 families. Families will be available in early November at a table in the Gathering Area. I will be manning the table with the information and paper work. Money may also be donated. My helper and I will purchase gifts for the families with the money donated. The gifts and food need to be delivered to the Coleman Center on Sherrick Road in early December. Contact: Nancy King at Coats for Christmas Once again Faith Church will be collecting new or gently used coats for those in need. Hats, scarves, and mittens are also accepted. Boxes are located in the gallery and near the Family Life Center. The collection will run through December 4. Contact: Dennis Flechtner at denny319@att.net or A Community Christmas and Giving Tree The Christmas season is rapidly approaching. Faith church has been a great supporter of A Community Christmas with the Giving Tree. This program has been included in our Missions again this year. The tree will be placed in the Gathering Area on November tags will be on the tree. These will list the gift wishes for children of all ages and nursing home residents who are alone. All these names have been screened for need. A maximum gift value should be $ Please select a card, purchase the gift, and gift wrap it. Securely attach the tag to the outside of the gift and place it under the Giving Tree in the Gathering Area by December 8. The gifts will be taken to the distribution location. Thank you for your generosity. Sewing for Missions Sewing for Missions is having a sewing clinic on Saturday November 19th from 9:00am to 2:00pm in Robinson Hall and will be making hats and scarves. All are welcome, no sewing experience is necessary. We would appreciate donations of fleece fabric. Join us for a pot luck lunch, too. Contact Sue Bell or msuebell@gmail.com Trustees Ministry Team Trustees Ministry Team Church-wide Wi-Fi is now a reality. The Trustees Ministry Team has completed one of its 2020 Acting On Faith goals to install Wi-Fi throughout the church building. You can now choose Faith UMC Public to connect to your device. The Public Wi-Fi does not require any password. We know this will benefit the many study groups, classes, and activities throughout the church.

6 Stewardship Ministry Team Stewardship Ministry Team We are indeed Blessed to be a Blessing blessed by God for the building up of His kingdom on Earth. It is not too late to fill out a commitment card indicating your anticipated gifts to the 2017 Annual Budget, and, if you haven t already and wish to do so, fill out the reverse side of the card for a pledge to the 20/20 Acting on Faith vision. Additional cards are available in the church office. Thank you for helping the Stewardship Ministry Team plan. Thank you, as well, for your faithful gifts and service! Worship Arts Ministry Team Worship Arts Ministry Team N. E. Ohio Harpers will present Songs and Carols from Around the World on Sun., Nov. 13th at 3:00 pm. This musical program is part of Timbrel and Harp, Faith Church s casual concert series and will be held in the chapel. In addition to 5 or more traditional harps, the music will be enriched by vocals, as well as accompaniment by guitar, concertina, and bodhran. Church bus pickup: Danbury at 2:30 pm and Waterford at 2:40 pm. Worship Arts Ministry Team Children s Honors Chorus Photos are online now! Visit: to see photos from the day. We had approximately 40 students from around Stark, Summit, and Galion counties participate in the first ever FUMC Children s Honors Chorus and approximately 300 in total join us for the 4:00 PM concert on October 22nd. Thanks for all who helped with registration and the lunch and dinner team! Special thanks also should go to our guest clinicians Dr. Ann Usher from The University of Akron School of Music and Cleveland Orchestra Youth and Children s Choruses, Mindy Whitesmith from North Canton Middle School, and collaborative pianist Heather Cooper for leading us through the day. Worship Arts Ministry Team What: Upcoming Soli Deo Gloria Music Series Concert West African Rhythm with Sogbety! When: Saturday, November 12th - 4:00 pm in the FLC Get a glimpse of West Africa with Sogbety Diomande, native of the Ivory Coast, through drumming and dance, colorful costumes, musical instruments, rhythms, and songs. This interactive performance is sure to engage and delight all audiences!

7 Worship Arts Ministry Team What: Soli Deo Gloria Music Series Concert Rejoice, Spotless Rose When: Friday, December 2nd-7:00 pm Basilica of Saint John the Baptist 627 McKinley Ave NW, Canton Join the Faith UMC Schola Cantorum, an elite, auditioned 15 voice chamber ensemble on Canton s December First Friday as they present choral works with orchestra including J.S. Bach s Nun Komm der Heiland BWV 61, Britten s Ceremony of Carols, and selections from Macmillan s Strathclyde Motets. All proceeds from this concert go to benefit the Stark County Hunger Task Force. Spiritual Formation Ministry Team Children and Families, Adult Faith Formation and Discipleship Join us as we gather to celebrate and give thanks to God! What: Thanksgiving Dinner When: Wednesday, November 16, 6:00 pm RSVP by November 14 by calling or online at Look for Thanksgiving devotions and activities for personal or family use at the literature racks or Children s Welcome stations. Children and Families, Adult Faith Formation and Discipleship Operation Christmas Child: Blessing of the Boxes Sunday, November 13th during all 3 worship services. How many shoe boxes will Faith UMC fill this year? Children and Families Outreach Programs Friday Night Out (Date Night) When: Friday November 11, 6:00 8:45 pm Adults are invited to join us for a short program focusing on nurturing relationships, followed by an evening of childcare and fun activities for kids. Please register online at Faith s Friday Night Out team is looking for adults and youth who would like to share a special hobby, craft, or activity with our Friday Night Out Families. What special talent might you be willing to share? Faith s Friday Night Out team is also looking for adults who would like to share about nurturing relationships in the adult portion of our Friday Night Out program from about 6:00-6:20 pm. Contact: Lorrie Goss for more information.

8 Children and Families, Adult Faith Formation and Discipleship What: Wednesday Night Faith Connections When: Dinner at 6:00 pm Wednesdays Where: Robinson Hall Fun, faith, food, and fellowship at Faith UMC. All are welcome. Leave the cooking to us and come join the fun. Children and Adult Programs follow dinner. Wonder Wednesday for kids in Preschool and Grades K-5. Children s Choirs rehearse at 5:00pm. Be a Wednesday Night Dinner Side Dish Host: A Side Dish Host helps to provide side dishes or desserts for our Wednesday Night dinner and has an opportunity to be introduced and share about your group during our Wednesday Night Dinner. If your group would like to be highlighted as one of our Wednesday Night Side Dish Hosts, contact John Hartzell for more information. Visit: for adult opportunities. Upcoming Wednesday Night Faith Connection Events: November 9 - Prayer Service: A worship service, led by Faith s Emperor s New Clothes: Spiritual Life and American Politics class will be held at 6:45pm as we cross the threshold from election cycle to new president. November 16 - Thanksgiving Dinner: Join as we gather together to celebrate and give thanks to God. November 30 Advent Prayer Labyrinth Adult Faith Formation and Discipleship Covenant Bible Study - Wednesdays at 6:45 pm or Sundays at 6:30 pm Color and Pray - Whatever is Lovely: Coloring Our Way to Peace, Reflection and Worship 2nd Friday at 10:30 am: Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Coordinators: Kathy Schmucker and Missy Jones Where Your Treasure Is, Men s Life Study Saturday, November 19th at 7:00 am at Beyesley s Restaurant. Coordinator: Kim Reynolds When God s Spirit Moves, Faith Meets Life Sunday School Sundays at 9:45 am. Coordinator: Janice Golden The Forgiveness of Jesus - Mondays at 7:00 pm Facilitator: Wes Bullock Breakfast Book Discussion - An Immodest Agenda: Rebuilding America Before the 21st Century (obviously written in the late 80 s) by Amitai Etzioni 7:30 am on November 11th and 18th. Facilitator: Pastor Cara Seeking Refuge: An Advent Study Wednesday, November 16 at 6:30 pm with dinner discussion at 6:00 pm. Facilitators: Pastor Cara and Cindy Wilcox Wednesday Women s Advent Study Begins Wednesday, November 16 at 9:30 am Soup for the Soul: The Wonder of Christmas Begins Friday, December 2, 9, 16 at 12:00 pm To learn more about other opportunities for adults, visit or contact Kathy Schmucker, Spiritual Formation Director at kschmucker@faithumchurch.org or call , ext 17

9 Children and Families Faith Formation and Discipleship What: Faith UMC Children s Sunday School When: 9:45 and 11:00 on Sunday mornings Who: Preschool, Ages 3-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Toddlers Download the Deep Blue Adventure App: November Theme: God Provides. November Anchor Point: God Cares for All People. November Bible Verse: I ll take you as my people, and I ll be your God. (Exodus 6:7) Advent Prayer Labyrinth Wednesday, November 30th 9:30 am 8:00 pm Faith s 36 foot indoor prayer labyrinth and prayer stations will be available for our congregation and community to guide us as we enter into the season of Advent and await the coming of Christmas. Service of Solace will be held at 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm 2016 Faith UMC Advent Psalm and Prayer Book This Advent and Christmas Faith s Spiritual Formation Ministry team will create a booklet of prayers and psalms for our congregation to guide us in and through the season of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. Please contact Pam Wig or Kathy Schmucker at kschmucker@faithumchurch.org if you would be interested in writing a prayer for this special season of our church year! Employment Opportunity: Paid Part-time Child Care Providers Needed for Faith Church Faith UMC is hiring additional childcare providers to meet our growing needs for childcare. We are looking for a few individuals who would be available to work flexible hours on an as-needed basis. Please prayerfully consider anyone you might know who is a high school graduate with a heart for sharing Jesus s love with children and might benefit from some extra income. For more information and an application: Cokesbury Spiritual Practices and Resources Two Click Shopping Helps to Support Faith We know 1-click shopping is convenient, but Faith s Spiritual Formation Ministry Team encourages you to make an extra click to help support Faith UMC. Check out the shopping links on Faith UMC s home page. 1.) Shop online through the special links on Faith s website and support Faith s Spiritual Formation Ministries. and click on the special links to Cokesbury and Amazon. 2.) Purchases must be made through the special links from Faith UMC s website for Faith UMC to receive the rebate from your purchases you use your personal amazon account. 3.) The more items ordered, the higher percentage of rebate we earn. Help spread the word about how to support Faith UMC through these online shopping links. Thank you for your support.

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