Table of Contents Sections January - first half Pages 2-3. Vine & Branches/Deaf Community. Membership Care Ministry Team

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1 Jan 7th - Jan 20th Pages Table of Contents Sections January - first half Vine & Branches/Deaf Community Membership Care Ministry Team Service in Mission Ministry Team Youth Ministry Team 7 Outreach 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 send to the Comm. Team Communications-Team@faithumchurch.org

2 January - first half What do an itinerant carpenter, an Episcopal priest, a mean guitaris, an elder from south Alabama and a nation coming from a season of wearying division have in common? I pray that they have a great deal in common. This is the commonality for which I pray: My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one I in them and you in me so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. - Jesus the Christ from the Gospel of John, the seventeenth chapter Hope s home is at the innermost point in us, and in all things. It is a quality of aliveness. It does not come at the end, as the feeling that results from a happy outcome. Rather, it lies at the beginning, as a pulse of truth that sends us forth. Hope fills us with the strength to stay present, to abide in the flow of Mercy no matter what outer storms assail us. It is entered always and only through surrender; that is, through the willingness to let go of everything we are presently clinging to. - Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault When the Power of Love becomes Stronger than the Love of Power we will have Peace - Jimi Hendricks Let s put legs on those prayers! - Opi Dean Goodin We have an opportunity to do just that - put legs on unity and love and peace. Join us on Sunday January 15th 2017, for a peaceful event to show the unifying and transformative power of love in the world.

3 The mission of Circle the Cities with Love is to stand together holding hands in silent meditation embodying the power of LOVE that brings healing, peace, and justice to our cities, our country, and our world around the inauguration of the president elect and all the demonstrations being held throughout the week. Why: Our nation has just endured one of the most divisive and hate-filled seasons in our history. We have the opportunity to begin anew. Who: People who believe in the power of love over the power of hate What: The simple act of holding hands and standing together as one in intentional silence for 30 minutes. Where: North Canton Location: Faith United Methodist 300 9th St. NW North Canton, Ohio Locations Across the Nation and Beyond View existing groups HERE When: We will begin to gather at 2:30PM in the East parking lot. We will begin a ½ hour of intentional silence at 3:00PM in prayer, meditation, thought for the ways in which LOVE can work in and through us to be a source of life-giving transformation. Please register through Eventbrite By Registering: I pledge to be substance free, nonviolent and nonpartisan, putting the power of LOVE that brings healing, peace, and justice into our cities, our country. and our world, by standing/sitting in silence for one half hour in the spirit of love around the inauguration of the president elect and all the demonstrations being held throughout the week. Share this great opportunity to enter into the new year with the LOVE of Jesus in our sights. Pastor Cara

4 Vine and Branches Update 2016 When: Wednesday, January 04, 2017 at 10:28 am From Rev. Larry and Cheryl Morrison 2016 Highlights from Vine and Branches (One of FUMC Service in Missions Easter/Christmas Offering recipients) Dear friends, God is a Great and Mighty God! Every year for the past 12 years it has been my privilege to write an annual summary of the mission and ministry of the vine and branches India ministry foundation. I do it to give honor and glory to a mighty and powerful and merciful god, and also to give honor and glory to the many that have annually supported our work in the greater Mumbai area of India, people like you. Thank you. It has been a challenging year for us in that just a little over a year ago; i was diagnosed With myasthenia gravis, an auto-immune disease for which there is no cure. I read an article from the Cleveland Clinic that said, this disease is controlable and will not kill you! Then in the middle of the night, while lying in bed, a very clear and audible voice spoke to me and said, you will not die! By may of this year, dr. Bonda, cleared me to return to our ministry in India and Israel. Needless to say due to my illness we were not able to get out and speak to community Groups and religious groups as we had done in years past. In the last hour, and just days before our scheduled departure, he provided! Through individual donations, and by the support of a local church, and its vacation bible school program, we were able to meet our goal for Praise God, He is a Mighty and Great God! In 2017 please pray for the following; Drilling a fresh water borewell, support for two local slum pastors, support for two local pre-school ministries, mothers and pastors teaching conferences, medical clinic that ministers to those enslaved to prostitution. Thank you for your prayer support. We and the people of Mumbai are blessed. Larry F. Morrison Larry F. Morrison, D.Min. Consultant to the Board - Vine and Branches India Ministry Foundation 11:00 Worship Now Accessible to the Deaf Community Beginning tomorrow, January 8, Debbie Leach will be providing signing at the 11:00 service to expand our hospitality in worship to the Deaf community. Debbie is one of our newer members at Faith UMC. We rejoice in her sense of call to begin this new ministry. In order to provide consistent services every week at 11:00, Debbie will be looking for qualified substitutes for Sundays she is not available. She also can direct interested persons to American Sign Language (ASL) classes in our area. For more information, please Debbie Leach at debleach17@att.net Let s spread the word!

5 Membership Care Ministry Team Birthdays: Alena Shipe will be 92 years young on January 12. Church Family Thank you notes received from (notes posted on bulletin board): Kathy and Angela Myers on behalf of FUMC UMW, Tom and Elaine Smith, Mary Jo and Bob Boettler, and Ginny Bilkert. We extend our deepest sympathy to: Georgia Fisher on the passing of her mother, Mary Ault, November 28. Maxine Pierce on the passing of her sister, Maddie Ullman, December 1. The Cecil Family on the passing of Beverly Cecil, December 20. Second Wind Did you know that distraught women rioted for a full day in the streets of New York City, desperate to get into the funeral of Rudolph Valentino? In January, Kim Kenney brings us this and other odd and interesting tales of celebrity funerals. When: Tuesday, January 10th. Snacks and drinks at 12:45 in Robinson Hall Program: Kim Kenney, McKinley Museum, Funerals of the Rich and Famous Cost: $1/person for refreshments Church bus pickups: Danbury at 12:20, Waterford 12:30 Contact: Betsy Douce by Sunday, January 8th, with your reservation or BetsyDouce@yahoo.com Mark Your Calendar: Feburary 14: North Canton Through the Years ~ Pictures from st 2017 Getting to Know You Lunch When: Sunday, January 15, 12:10-1:15 Where: Church Parlor For those newer to the church, come enjoy a casual lunch with the pastors. It is an opportunity to talk with Pastors Steve and Cara, enjoy lunch with your family and others, have questions answered, and meet some church leaders. An RSVP to the church office helps with our planning: Contact: or Membership-Care-Leader@faithumchurch.org New Member Dessert What: Honoring New Members From the Past Two Years When: January 26, 7:00-8:30 Where: Church Parlor This is the second year of providing this dessert. Last year was a wonderful time of checking in with new members on their journey into faith at Faith. If you became a new member any time since January, 2015, please plan on attending. An RSVP to the church office helps with our planning: Contact: or Membership-Care-Leader@faithumchurch.org

6 Service in Mission Ministry Team Canton Calvary Mission: We will be collecting spaghetti sauce and pastas for the month of January. Thank you to everyone who has been collecting and donating their ACME receipts for our Youth Mission 2017 Trip. The program ended Saturday, December 31st. Please have all of your receipts turned into the church by Monday, January 9th. Again, thank you for helping with our Mission Trip Team. Jan Bremer, Mission Trip Leader Welcome the Stranger Refugee Group and Crossroads UMC: Faith UMC Welcoming the Stranger Ministry and Crossroads UMC Over 20 million people are enslaved today, more than at any other time in human history. Over 5.5 million of these slaves are children. What: Sold When: January 11th at 7:30 pm Where: Tinseltown Present: Tickets may be purchased at the theater. For More Information go to: Youth Ministry Team Mission Trip Brunch: On January 22nd, the Youth of Faith UMC will be hosting the next Mission Trip Brunch after all 3 services in Robinson Hall. Please join us, as the proceeds will go directly towards supporting the 2017 Youth Mission Trip. Contact: Scott Sigman at spsigman@gmail.com or Donny Bell at donnybell@gmail.com Youth Sunday: Join us on January 29th at all three worship services as we will be celebrating Youth Sunday. Worship will be led by our students, grades If you are a Youth and/or wish to participate in the service. It will be a meaningful worship experience for all so please join us. Contact: Scott Sigman at spsigman@gmail.com

7 Outreach Ministry Team The Shack : The movie, The Shack will be released in theaters beginning March 3rd. Based on the 2007 New York Times best-selling novel, The Shack takes us on a father s uplifting spiritual journey. In a world where religion seems to grow increasingly irrelevant The Shack wrestles with the timeless question, Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain? Anyone interested is welcome to attend a meeting on January 15th at 12:15 to join Faith s Outreach and Spiritual Formation ministry teams in exploring ideas to rent the theater and offer the opportunity to view the movie and a time for theological discussion and reflection as a community outreach. Contact: Judy McLaughlin at boomac6@sbcglobal.net for more information. Worship Arts Ministry Team Spiritual Formation Ministry Team Cleveland Chinese Music Ensemble: Soli Deo Gloria February Concert Saturday, February 4th - 4:00 PM Join us for an afternoon of Chinese tea tasting, cultural experience, and music making amidst the cold of February. Formed in the fall of 2008, the Cleveland Chinese Music Ensemble performs a wide variety of Chinese music on traditional string, wind, and percussion instruments. Vocalist Sandra Emmeline, pipa/zhongruan soloist Yang Jin, and martial arts expert Shifu Gary Harris frequently perform with the ensemble as guest artists. Make this year matter. Make intentional faith development a priority. Make 2017 a year to grow closer to God. Dig into the Bible, explore a new spiritual practice, get connected in a group, develop spiritual friendships. Make this the year spiritual formation goals become effective habits that change your life in positive ways. Invest in your spiritual journey! Get connected in an adult group. Look for resources for Spiritual Practices and Bible study tips in the church kiosks. January is also a great time to take the Discipleship Survey and take a new step in your faith journey. Find the survey and resources at

8 Covenant Bible Study, where relationships are formed and the Bible unfolds. Wednesdays at 6:45 pm - Facilitator: Aaron Vaughn and Suzy Thomas Wednesdays at 6:45 pm - Facilitator: Pastor Steve Sundays at 6:30 pm beginning January 8th - Facilitators: Sue Schillings and Shawn Matheny Sundays at 6:30 pm beginning January 8th - Facilitators: Tom Strauch and Deb Leach Serious Answers to Hard Questions, Mondays at 7:00 pm beginning January 9th, Facilitator: Wes Bullock. Life presents us with a lot of hard questions. In this thought provoking and inspiring course, ten leading theologians address ten issues that are obstacles to faith for many both in and outside of the church. Contemplative Walk with Christ, Mondays at 7:00 pm, Sam Purses and Barb Rich, Facilitators The contemplative group continues to study the book The Emergent Christ by Ilia Delio in January. The Gospel of Mark: The Jesus We re Aching For, Women s Study begins Tuesday, January 10th at 6:30 pm. Facilitators: Sue Bell and Laura Luikart. The Gospel of Mark: The Jesus We re Aching For, follows Jesus from His early ministry to the cross, showing Him as a personal and intimate God. Discerning the Voice of God, Women s Study begins Wednesday, January 4th at 9:00 am. Facilitator: Linda Reynolds. In this study you will become more familiar with God s Holy Spirit, His character, language, and tone of voice. Faith 101 begins Sunday, January 8th at 11:00 am. Learn about the Christian faith and Faith UMC. A great opportunity for those new to faith and/or new to Faith UMC or those who ve been involved at Faith for awhile and want to learn more. Facilitators: Pastors Steve and Cara When God s People Pray, Faith Meets Life Sunday School begins Sunday, January 8th at 9:45 am. Coordinator: Janice Golden. Discover the power of God to restore hope, ignite faith, work miracles, and change lives-through prayer. The Crossings Group meets at the Danbury on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm. Men s Life Study, Saturdays at 7:00 am at Beyesly s Restaurant. Facilitator: Kim Reynolds Seeking Refuge Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, Facilitators: Pastor Cara and Cindy Wilcox Seeking Refuge explores the salient issues and dilemmas, the theological and moral arguments, the economic costs and benefits of welcoming refugees, and more. Seeking Refuge will equip you for a compassionate response to refugees and other displaced people, one that displays God s redeeming power to a broken world. Color and Pray - Whatever is Lovely: Coloring Our Way to Peace, Reflection and Worship 2nd Friday at 10:30 am, January 13. Coordinators: Kathy Schmucker and Missy Jones The Broken Way Online Bible study with Ann Voskamp beginning January 22. Register at To learn more about other opportunities for adults happening at Faith UMC, visit or contact Kathy Schmucker, Spiritual Formation Director, at kschmucker@faithumchurch.org or call , ext 107 or

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-3, Grades 3-5, Toddlers (John 3:16) January Theme: Jesus, God s Son. January Anchor Point: Jesus is God s Son. January Bible Verse: God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. Weekly Family Devotions available at the Children s Welcome Station Download the Deep Blue Adventure App: Children and Families and 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 is for kids in Preschool and Grades K-5. Children s Choirs rehearse at 5:00 pm. Visit: for adult opportunities. Children and Families Outreach Programs: Friday Night Out (Date Night) Friday January 13, 6:00 8:45 pm Adults are invited to come 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 Employment Opportunity: Paid Part-time Child Care Providers Needed 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. Once you click on those links, you use your personal Amazon and Cokesbury accounts to place your order. 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. Thanks to everyone who ordered through Amazon during the holidays. Faith UMC earned $44.79 for October purchases, $39.45 for November purchases, and $ for December purchases!

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