Vision: Transform the Heart... Transform the Home... Transform the World

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1 August 6, 2017 Vision: Transform the Heart... Transform the Home... Transform the World 5455 Market Avenue North, Canton, Ohio FirstFriends.org Summer Service Times 8:30 am & 10:00 am

2 Welcome to Worship at First Friends! Lead Pastor, Stan Hinshaw The Book of Acts - The Age of the Spirit and the Church" Prayer at the Altar Here at First Friends God works through prayer. We offer different opportunities for prayer at our altar each Sunday. During our musical worship, if you would like to come and pray at the altar in private, we invite you to come to the left side by our cross. If you would like one of our Prayer Team to pray with you, please come to the opposite side (right) of the altar. We will also continue to offer prayer at the end of each service. Before Jesus ascended into the heavens he told his disciples to wait for his Holy Spirit to come and bring power into their lives. It was only in the Spirit s power that they would be his witnesses from Jerusalem into all the world. It was Jesus Holy Spirit working in them that would unite them and birth what we call the Church... God s people gathering and going on God s mission. This summer we will be studying the Book of Acts and praying for God to unite and empower us in new and fresh ways to be God s people gathering and going on his mission! Read and P.R.A.Y. Scripture from the Book of Acts reading plan each week to prepare yourself for what God will do in us together as the Church! Summer Reading Plan for P.R.A.Y. Scripture: August 6 - Acts 6 & 7 August 13 - Acts 8:1-25 August 20 - Acts 8:26-40 August 27 - Acts 9:1-31 September 3 - Acts 10 & 11 Pastor Stan Hinshaw, Lead Pastor Thank You for Considering Others in Worship Please silence your cell phones during the worship service. Also, if your child becomes restless and loud, the service can be heard in the hall, the women's restroom nursing room, or you can take your child to one of our excellent church nurseries. REACHING NEIGHBORS & NATIONS News from friends in Turkey H and W are enjoying being more involved in the local church community in Antalya. They attend Antalya Incil Kilisesi that meets at St. Paul's Cultural Center in the Old City section of Antalya. H serves on the Board for St. Paul's and is often called on to teach and preach for the Turkish fellowship that meets there. For the last several years W has been invited to speak at a women's conference at St. Paul's that takes place the weekend before International Women's Day each year. These are among the many activities they are honored to be part of as partners with the local fellowships in Antalya. Please join them in prayer that the work in Turkey would continue unhindered in the wake of increased fear and skepticism that the present political regime fosters. Particularly pray for the release of American pastor, Andrew Brunson, who continues to be held in a Turkish prison on charges of collusion with terrorist organizations. He has been held since October 7, Even the U.S president was unable to get his release. Pray for many others who have been arrested since the coup attempt last summer. More on this story here: pulse/originals/2017/05/ pastor-turkey-jail-plea.html PRAYER & CHURCH NEWS Have a Prayer Need? Call or Greg Roth at or groth@neo.rr.com. Our faithful prayer warriors will lift your request before the Lord. Hospitals and Rehab Becky Durbin Is Yours Missing? Please put your name in your Bible so we can call you if you accidently leave it behind. Outdoor Pavilion Sunday Worship Our services will be held in the pavilion on August 13 due to the gym floors being refinished. Please join us rain or shine at 8:30 am and 10:00 am. Classes and Connect Groups will still meet! Opportunity to Serve Would you be willing to serve families of our fellowship who are going through the loss of a loved one by preparing a casserole, salad or dessert for a dinner following the funeral? If so, please call Janet at to let her know. Our Love & Sympathy to Sally Ruff & family in the passing of retired Evangelical Friends Church- Eastern Region and First Friends Church pastor, Allan Dane Ruff, Roger & Risa Blyer and the family in the death of Roger's mother, Verna Blyer, and to the family of Sally Porter.

3 SUNDAY SERVICES 8:30 am Nursery for children 4 and under will be available in E-141. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 am All children may go directly to their Sunday School classes. Help children hide God s Word in their hearts by memorizing their verses this month: Preschool Kindergarten Verse "See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!" 1 John 3:1a Elementary Verse "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 CHILDREN Contact Tammy Forsythe at tforsythe@firstfriends.org Pavilion Sunday Sunday, August 13 Children's classes will run as usual. Children's Ministry Christian Education Team The new year is just around the corner. Would you be willing to help teach or assist a class and help our children learn about Jesus? Begin to pray and ask Jesus if you're being called to this wonderful opportunity. Check out the insert in your bulletin for specific opportunities. If you have questions or are ready to say yes - contact Tammy Forsythe at Promotion Sunday Sunday, September 3 August 27 is the last Sunday for children to be in their class with their current teachers. Be sure to thank the leaders for the gift of their service to help children grow in their walk with Jesus. Children will advance to their new classes on Sunday, September 3. Our fall CLC programming will begin Wednesday, September 13. Childcare Positions Available We are currently seeking people interested in working in childcare positions for the fall. This is a paid position. If you have questions or would like to set up an interview, contact Kris Lackey at Safety Doors Our safety doors will close 10 minutes after each service has started, opening again at the end of each service. If you would need to go to your child's classroom before the service has ended please go to the Welcome Center for assistance. LOOKING AHEAD August 6 Child Dedication 26 Community Fun Day MIDDLE SCHOOL Website: Contact Ben Croston at bcroston@firstfriends.org Follow us on facebook at: facebook.com/greenhouse242/ Wednesday Night Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm (E-101) Join us for a time of fun, friendships, and fellowship with God. Tuesday Girl's Study Tuesday, August 8; 7:00-8:30 pm (Allison Harris' House) This study is for girls going into 8 th grade and 9 th grade. The study is called the Thinking Series. It is on Right Now Media. More information can be found outside of the middle school room. HIGH SCHOOL Website: SOUP'S ON! Contact Scott Calhoun at scalhoun@firstfriends.org Sunday Morning Youth Support Rally the Youth Love Mission Your trips. City North Canton Rooms E & Movie E-111 Night Point 9:30 am (L-1) During the summer months, we are going to meet to connect before the 10:00 am service. Join us to find out information about upcoming events. SENT: Warehouse 514 Service Project Saturday, August 12; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Lighthouse Ministries Meet at the church at 8:45 am. Wear work clothes. Serve & Honor God Saturday, August 12; 10 am - 2 pm Drop off and Pick up at First Friends in E-101 We will be heading over to the Total Living Center for a time to serve meals, organize donations, and grow in working with each other at this community outreach center. Lunch is provided at the Total Living Center. For Incoming 6th Graders Wednesday, August 16; 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm You and your families are invited to Price Park in North Canton on August 16th for a picnic in the park with other middle schoolers and their families. Please bring a dish to share. We will be gathering under one of the shelters close to the duck pond and playground. Please bcroston@firstfriends.org if you are planning on coming and how many you are planning to bring. PICNIC IN THE PARK - Middle School & High School Wednesday, August 16; 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm North Canton Price Park Shelter, 1000 W. Maple Street Middle School and High School Youth are joining for a time of Worship, fellowship, and games. Families welcome. Bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Friday, August 11; 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Will be at Witwer Park (by N. Canton Middle School). Help with face paint, crafts, inflatables and more. Bring a blanket or chair for movie at 9:00 pm. Hiking Trip Sunday, August 13, 12:30 6:00 pm Metro Parks Rocky River. Bring a change of clothes and shoes. You will be getting wet. Also pack a lunch or bring money for food. Permission Slip/Medical Form required. Meet in E-111

4 CONNECT GROUPS Contact Theresa Maxin at For all the latest information on Connect Groups and church events follow First Friends Church on Facebook. Fall Connect Group Directories will be available August 20! Interested in Becoming a Leader? Have you ever considered leading a Bible study or P.R.A.Y. Scripture group? If you have an interest, contact Theresa Maxin. Leader training will be held before Fall groups begin. MARRIAGE & FAMILY Contact Shawn Yost at syost@firstfriends.org Family Camp September 1-3, 2017 Brochures are available at the Welcome Centers and in the brochure racks. Registration deadline is August 23, FFC Adoption and Foster Care Ministry Friday, September A special event for adoptive and kinship mothers with Pathway Caring for Children. A weekend retreat at Lakeside Chautauqua. The cost is $125 for a weekend full of fun, hope, inspiration, and connection with other adoptive and kinship mothers. Registration forms at main welcome center. Call Paula Gates at 330/ or pgates@pathwaycfc.org for information and questions. WOMEN'S MINISTRY Contact Theresa Maxin at tmaxin@firstfriends.org For encouragement and all the latest information about Women's studies and events, follow All Things Women on Facebook. Black & White Girls Night Saturday, September 9; 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm $15 per person includes appetizers, catered dinner, photo booth and door prizes. Ages 15 and up. Fliers coming soon. Registration begins Sunday, August 20th. Help needed with decorations, setup, teardown and food prep for this event. Contact Theresa Maxin at tmaxin@firstfriends.org. MWF Fall Retreat October 13-15, 2017 Held at Carlisle Inn, Sugarcreek, OH with keynote speaker Christine Woolf, author of Pick Me, Pick Me. Brochures available at main Welcome Center. FFC Financial Update Weekly Need* Received Last Week YTD Weekly Average General Ministries $45,000 $33,224 $41,206 Missions/ Faith Promise $2,059 $1,363 $1,600 Total $47,059 $34,587 $42,806 Home Improvement Received in 2017 *to fully fund budget $2,400,000 $47, Budget is based on 51 Sundays. One entire Sunday offering will be given to mission projects. YOUNG ADULTS Contact info@firstfriends.org STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY Biblical Wisdom: Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift]. 2Cor 9:7 AMP Blessing board: Friendly reminder not to leave your blessing board item at the front desk. This week s items added are a piano, power point projector, kids above the ground swimming pool, a sewing machine, and a ceiling fan. SPORTS Altitude Sundays, 8:30am (E-106) What are boundries? Why do we need them? Join other young adults as we find out how to recognize and respect our own and others Boundries (Cloud/ Townsend). Connect Wednesdays, 8:30 pm (L-43) Join us as we study the book of Luke. Call the Sports Office at or visit firstfriendssports.com Registrations available in the church brochure racks and on our website firstfriendssports.com Fall Sports Programs Fall is just around the corner! Take a look at some of our upcoming sports programs: YOUTH: 1. Youth Fall Soccer (Ages 4-15) 2. Bantam (2nd-3rd Gr.) Coed Basketball League 3. Cadet (4th-6th Gr.) Coed Basketball League 4. Youth Flag Football (K/Age 5-6th Grade) 5. Youth Cheerleading (K/Age 5-6th Grade) 6. Youth Arts Academy (Dance, Drama and Drawing) miages vary based on program ADULT: 1. Men's Open Basketball (18-39) 2. Men's Bring Your Own Team Basketball (18+) 3. Men's Legends Basketball (40+) 4. Women's Basketball (18+) 5. Adult Coed Volleyball (18+) 6. Adult Coed Softball (15+) 7. Men's Flag Football (18+)

5 Water Baptism Sunday, August 27 We will be celebrating a water baptism service on Sunday, August 27. A one time class is required and held today at 8:30am, room E :30 am & 10 am