September 9th-September 22nd Table of Contents Pages Sections 20/20 2nd Quarter Report UMCOR on Hurricane Harvey Membership Care Ministry Team

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1 September 9th-September 22nd Pages Table of Contents Sections /20 2nd Quarter Report UMCOR on Hurricane Harvey Membership Care Ministry Team Service in Mission Ministry Team Worship Arts Ministry Team Renewal Leave Team Youth Ministry Team Spiritual Formation Ministry Team Communications 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 send to the Comm. Team Communications-Team@faithumchurch.org

2 20/20 Project Funding Update Quarter Pledged receipts to the 20/20 Fund totaled almost $98,000 during the quarter ended June 30, 2017! We are blessed to have a generous body of Christ at Faith Church! The Ministry Council reviewed projects for funding from all accumulated receipts. In addition to funding the Worship Arts Coordinator Position, the following projects were approved: Tithe 1) $3,910 to Canton Calvary Mission (local) 2) $3,910 to 3Cs (Churches, Classrooms and Clinics) [International] 3) $2,894 for Special Response to crisis and/or disasters includes $939 unspent from Q1. We financially supported the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts of UMCOR. Facility Maintenance Focus Area 1) $47,543 Sanctuary roof repairs Repair the water leaks in the steeple and replace the Sanctuary roof. 2) $10,000 Parsonage maintenance Replace aged flooring and paint interior of the parsonage. 20/20 Proceeds Recap Quarter Program to Date Allocated Receipts Approved Projects Allocated Receipts Approved Projects Carryover to Future Tithe, 10% of Available $9,776 $10,715 $46,743 $46,743 $0 WACP, fully funded $9,779 $10,633 $72,847 $71,138 $1,709 Worship Space Renovations $11,427 $0 $46,185 $25,000 $21,185 Programmatic Goals $9,646 $0 $70,734 $45,844 $24,890 Facility Upgrades $14,692 $0 $59,381 $10,614 $48,767 Facility Maintenance $42,444 $57,543 $171,544 $131,672 $39,872 Program Costs $0 $0 $138,503 $138,503 $0 Total Receipts $97,764 $78,891 $605,937 $469,515 $136,423 Money approved, but unspent $170,055 Money available for new projects $136,423 Total Fund Balance $306,478 Praise God for those who are giving to the 20/20 Vision as a second mile gift - above and beyond their regular pledge to the annual mission and ministry budget. See the impact of our 20/20 Vision at If you would like to give to 20/20, call the church and talk with Sharyl

3 United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) respond to Hurricane Harvey: Please pray for those whose lives are impacted by tropical storm/hurricane Harvey. Texas and Louisiana United Methodist disaster responders are coordinating supplies and response activities including relief housing and financial assistance. Those who wish to support the work of UMCOR as it responds to Hurricane Harvey are encouraged to give to UMCOR s US Disaster Response Advance # Please make checks payable to Faith United Methodist Church and mark Harvey # in the memo. You can also donate online by scanning our QR code or visiting our online giving. Membership Care Ministry Team Birthdays: Dale Holwick will be 92 years young on September 24. We extend our deepest sympathy to: The VanNostran family on the death of Bill who passed away August 30. Second Wind Ministry: Join us in September for another program of beautiful music. Joanne Fox will bring her dulcimer and share a bit of her history with the instrument. Program: A Dulcimer Journey Speakers: Joanne Fox When: Tuesday, September 12th. Snacks and drinks at 12:45 in Robinson Hall Cost: $1/person for refreshments Church Bus Pickups: Danbury at 12:20, Waterford 12:30 Contact: Betsy Douce by Sunday, September 10th, with your reservation or BetsyDouce@yahoo.com United Methodist Women; Circle of Love: An invitation to meet on Thursday, September 28th at 7:00 in the parlor. Sharon McConnell will present a program about her experiences as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. We extend an invitation to anyone who would like to join us to learn more about this wonderful organization that serves so many people in our community. Service in Mission Ministry Team Canton Calvary Mission is requesting peanut butter and jelly for the month of September Faith Kitchen: For September, we would like cereal. There is a bin in the hallway marked Food Pantry/Faith Kitchen where the items for the month can be placed.

4 Worship Arts Ministry Team Audio/Visual help needed. All 3 Services are in need of volunteers who are able to be trained to help put together PowerPoint/MediaShout presentations and to run them during the services. We also could use people who are interested in helping with sound, as well. Any level of commitment is welcome. Interested or want more information? Contact James Ferguson at jferguson@ faithumchurch.org or Tim Eck, the NEW Worship Arts Coordinator at teck@faithumchurch.org Dr. Phil Maynard Renewal Leave Team DON T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. author, Sunday, September 10. Rev. Dr. Phil Maynard, coach, systems thinker and coach, author of the book, Membership to Discipleship: Growing Mature Disciples Who Make Disciples, the resource that our Discipleship Worship Series consultant, is inspired by will be our guest in worship. Join us for lunch and Phil s systemsthat thinker workshop, Connect. Creating a Culture of Relationships Matter at 12pm. Saint Hildegard and the Greening Power of God with Spiritual Director Dr. Phil Maynard Director, Path 1 Coaching Network (Discipleship Ministries); Director, Sharon Seyfarth Garner Wednesday, September 13 has at served 6:00aspm. Excellence in Ministry Coaching ( and Director, Coach Training for Leaders Hildegard of Bingen was a 12th century saint with a fascinating life story and wisdom ourministry 21stof coaching, ( Before taking an early retirement to enter for a full-time consulting, and training, Phil served as Director of Congregational Excellence for the Florida Conference of century lives. She was a Benedictine abbess, theologian, composer, spiritual director, preacher, the United Methodist Church. and healer who grounded much of her teachings in viriditas or athe greening power ofand God. Phil is an Endorsed coach (UMEA), certified Conflict/Mediation Coach, licensedshe trainer/facilitator. is a graduate of Duke Divinity School (M.Div & Th.M); Universityand of Kansas and Drew (D.Min). believed that the way we tend to the lush,phil fertile, green hillsides of God s creation the(m.s.ed); way we He is the author of several books and other resources, including: tend to our spiritual landscapes are deeply inter-related. Come and experience expressions Discovering the Possibilities: A Ministry Action Potentialtangible Study world Shift: Helping Congregations Back into the Game of Effective Ministry of God s greening power in our lives and our today. These events are all made possible leave. Tips, Tools, & Activities for Coaching Leadership Teams Foundations: An Introduction to Spiritual Practices Real Discipleship Report because of the LillySurvey/Personal grant supporting Pastor Steve s renewal Membership to Discipleship: Growing Mature Disciples Who Make Disciples Creating a Discipleship Pathway (Discipleship Team Workbook) These resources are available at - store page. Youth Ministry Team Youth Fall Retreat & Canoe Trip September 15th-16th 6pm At Faith UMC $10 per student See Amy Ferguson for details To learn more or contact Phil: phil@emc3coaching.com Youth District Fall Retreat and Canoe Trip When: September 15th-16th 6pm at Faith UMC. $10 per student See Amy Ferguson for details. Youth Room Lock In When: September 15th-16th from 6pm to 9am Games, Food, Dodgeball, Flashlight Games, Movies See Amy Ferguson for details.

5 Youth Room BEFORE Lock-In Youth Room AFTER Lock-In... September 15 th -16 th from 6 pm to 9 am Games Food Dodgeball Flashlight Games Movies See Amy Ferguson for to Sign Up!

6 Spiritual Formation Ministry Team Adult Faith Formation and Discipleship: Entrusted, Women s Study, Wednesdays at 9:00am. Facilitator: Linda Reynolds. Connecting Faith and Life - Wednesday Night Faith Connections Adult Group, Dinner at 6:00 pm followed by adult groups. September 13 Saint Hildegard and the Greening Power of God, Rev. Sharon Seyfarth Garner, Spiritual Director and author of Praying with Mandalas. September 20 and 27 Theology for the Times: A Way Forward, Discussion with Pastor Cara. The Bible Jesus Read Sundays at 9:45 am beginning September 10. The Bible Jesus Read is an exploration of the Old Testament. Grow your faith, make new friends and engage in some lively discussion. Facilitator: Janice Golden Connect. Creating a Culture of Relationships that Matter Luncheon and workshop with guest presenter, Rev. Dr. Phil Maynard, author of the book, Membership to Discipleship. John the Gospel of Light and Life Monday, September 11 at 7:00 pm. Facilitator: Wes Bullock Meditation Group begins Monday, September 11 at 7:00 pm. We will begin anew our adventure in meditation and spiritual reading as we refocus our minds and hearts to the one Spirit which refreshes our hearts and minds to only seek the one Spirit who is the source of our lives. Facilitator: Sam Purses Entrusted, Women s Study begins Tuesday, September 12 at 6:30pm. Facilitators: Sue Bell and Laura Luikart. Theology for the Times Discussion with Pastor Cara, Friday, September 15 at 12:00 pm at Beyesley s Restaurant. Join us in engaging in Theology for our Times lunch conversations to inform faithful living. Miracles by Eric Metaxas, new Men s Life Study, Saturday September 16 at 7:00 am at Beyesly s Restaurant, Facilitator: Kim Reynolds

7 The Common Table Cultural Cooking Class The first class is Sunday, October 1, 12:30 3:30 pm. A waiting list is available for the first class. The next class is Sunday, November 5. Online Registration is now open. Coordinator: Donna Benzing Fall Adult Groups are now forming. To learn more about other opportunities for adults happening at Faith UMC, visit faithumchurch.org or contact Kathy Schmucker, Spiritual Formation Director, at kschmucker@faithumchurch.org or call , ext 107 or Dates of Next Emmaus Retreat: Men s: Oct , 2017, Women s: Oct , 2017 Learn more about this experience of Christian spiritual renewal and growth by visiting the Emmaus page of our website for more information: To learn more about other opportunities for adults happening at Faith UMC, visit our website or contact Kathy Schmucker, Spiritual Formation Director, at kschmucker@faithumchurch.org or call , ext 107 or Wednesday Night Faith Connections: Cherub and Carol Children s Choirs rehearse at 5:00 pm. Dinner at 6:00 pm followed by program and activities for all - children, youth, and adults. Wonder Kids for grades K-5 Little Wonders for kids under 5 Wednesday Youth and Adult Groups. Guest Artist September 13: Sharon Seyfarth Garner, author of Praying with Mandalas Leave the cooking to us and join us for fun, food, faith, and fellowship. Visit our website for the evening s schedule and more information about Faith s Wednesday Night activities for all ages. faithumchurch.org/wednesday-night-faith-connections.html Opportunities to Serve Wednesday Nights at Faith UMC offer a wonderful opportunity for all ages to gather for fun, food, faith, and fellowship. There are opportunities to be part of our Wednesday Night Meal Team as servers, food preparers, and clean up assistants as well as opportunities to serve with children, youth, and adult programs. Contact Kathy Schmucker, Gary Jones, Amy Ferguson or John Hartzell to learn more.

8 Messy Church: Messy Church is a new intergenerational experience that is coming to Faith UMC on the first Saturday of each month at 4:00 pm starting Saturday, October 7th. At Messy Church, people will be able to engage with the day s Bible story through hands-on activities followed by a time of learning and worship and then end our time together with dinner and fellowship. We are looking for people to serve in the following ways: Greeters to welcome folks as they arrive. Station leaders: give people simple directions about the activity at your station and help them complete the activity. Meal team: help prep, serve and clean-up a simple, low prep dinner. Set-up/clean-up team: help set up stations and clean them up at the end of the evening. Contact Bethany Sedziol or Kathy Schmucker for more information. Children and Families Faith Formation and Discipleship: Faith UMC Children s Sunday School Deep Blue Learn and Serve 9:45 and 11:00 on Sunday Mornings Preschool Ages 3-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Toddlers September Bible Verse: Speak. Your servant is listening. (1 Samuel 3:10) Weekly Family Devotions available at the Children s Welcome Station Try this Family Devotion with your family. CREATE TOGETHER: Supplies: paper, markers or crayons, stickers, other decorating supplies READ: 1 Samuel 3:1-21 SAY: In this story, Samuel learns a lot from Eli. Eli helps him learn how to listen to God. Today we re going to make a card to say thank you to someone who has helped us learn how to listen to God. Choose someone from your church, family, or neighborhood who has taught you about listening to God. As you make cards together, talk about how the person helped you learn to listen to God. Mail the cards or hand-deliver them. PRAY: Dear God, we thank you that there are people who help us learn to listen to you and love you. Help us always remember to say thank you. Amen. Fall Sunday School ~ Opportunities to Serve We only have 2 more openings for Sunday School teachers and helpers. 9:45 Teacher for Ages 4 Grades 2 class 11:00 Helper for Grades 3-5 class Training and materials are provided. Contact Kathy Schmucker or Joni Hendricks for more information.

9 2017/2018 Children/Youth Emergency/Permission Registration Forms For the safety of our children and youth, our Safe Sanctuary Policy asks that parents/guardians of children from birth through high school graduation complete an emergency form for children participating in church activities each year. On this form, you can designate the activities your child has permission to participate in so that you only need to complete one form per child. Click this link to register your children. Discipleship Journey Worship Series and Resources Faith UMC s Discipleship Group encourages you to check out the Discipleship Survey and Discipleship Resources as we engage in Faith UMC s Discipleship Worship Series. Books and resources can be found on the Discipleship Resource shelf in the adult section of Faith UMC s Library. These resources were made possible by 2020 funding. In September be sure to pick up a red prayer stone for the Life of Service, the next phase of our sermon series to add to your Discipleship Prayer Stone Bag. Join us in praying for our growth in discipleship as individuals and as a congregation. Access the Discipleship Survey on Faith UMC s website: faithumchurch.org/discipleship-matrix.html Two-Click Shopping Helps to Support Faith Cokesbury A reminder that if you order from Amazon or Cokesbury to please order through the link on Faith s website so that the church receives credit and a rebate from your purchase. Communications Ministry Team 2017 Living Faith Calendar Sponsor Squares We are working on the 2018 Living Faith and would like to invite you to support by advertising your own company or work place by purchasing Calendar Squares or by submitting a personal for ei: In remembrance of someone or Celebrating 50 years of Marriage or In Honor of our Graduates, etc. $75.00 for one calendar square $ for two calendar squares Size A: (w = x h = ) Size A: (w = 2.75 x h = ) includes months: includes months: Jan-August, October, and November Jan-August, October, and November Size B: (w = x h = 1 ) Size B: (w = 2.75 x h = 1 ) includes months: includes months: September and December September and December Contact: Jennie Parsh-Schrader at jparsh-schrader@faithumchurch.org or call ext.103 Communications/Outreach Ministry Teams What: People/Volunteers/Team Members to help in projects; ei. Living Faith, Website Project, etc. Next Team Meeting: Tuesday, September 26th at 5:30pm in the Conference Room. Contact: Jennie Parsh-Schrader at jparsh-schrader@faithumchurch.org or ext.103

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