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July 29th - August 11th Pages Table of Contents Sections 2 Farewell Reception for Daniel 3 Membership Care Ministry Team 3 Service in Mission Ministry Team 4 Finance Ministry Team 5 Renewal Leave Team 6-9 Spiritual Formation Ministry Team 10 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 email-blast. If you need to submit something send to the Comm. Team Email: Communications-Team@faithumchurch.org

Farewell Reception for Daniel Several places in Scripture invite us to make a joyful noise unto the Lord (Psalm 66:1; 95:1 2; 100:1; 1 Chronicles 15:16). For example, Psalm 98:4 6 says, Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody. With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord. This psalm goes on to describe the sea roaring, the rivers clapping their hands, and the hills breaking forth in song. The picture is that of all creation joining together in noisy worship of God. A joyful noise is not merely noise for its own sake. Our world is filled with that kind of noise, much of it harmful or distracting. A joyful noise is a bold declaration of God s glorious nature. When the Spirit of God takes up residence in our lives, we cannot help but express it and part of that Spirit-filled expression is joy (Galatians 5:20). God wants us to find such joy and excitement in the God gifts that we have been given that we cannot contain it. Ephesians 5:18 19 instructs us to be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart. When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we desire to praise God and edify others. Daniel Parsley has been a sign of God s call among us for the last 3 years. He is taking his leave from us to answer the next facit of God s call upon his life. He will be completing his doctoral with the University of Cincinnati while he conducts the May Festival Choir of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and serving in worship ministry through a local congregation. Please join in the opportunity to thank him for his service with us at Faith and to wish him Godspeed in his next adventure. A Farewell Reception for Daniel Parsley Sunday August 13th Following each worship service

Membership Care Ministry Team Birthdays: Winnie Bishop will be 91 years young on August 18. Mary Wilkin will be 90 years young on August 19. Church family Thank you note received from (notes posted on bulletin board): Mary Lou Campbell Birthday Open House: Evelyn Hewett will celebrate her 90th birthday on August 11th. There will be an open house at Copeland Oaks (Williamsburg Lounge in main building) on Saturday August 5 from 2:00-4:00pm. If you are able to attend the family requests no gifts. If you are the type who just can t stand going to a party and not bringing a gift, make a donation to Faith Church in her name. If you would like to send Evelyn a card, her address is 801 South 15th St #1839 Sebring OH 44672. Service in Mission Ministry Team Canton Calvary Mission is requesting peanut butter and jelly for the month of August. Faith Kitchen: For August, we would like toothbrushes and toothpaste There is a bin in the hallway marked Food Pantry/Faith Kitchen where the items for the month can be placed. If you have any questions, don t hesitate to ask Fran Henne. Thank you. Pennies for Paraguay Success Story We seldom get to know what happens to our sponsored students once they leave school. We sponsored a girl named Jacqueline when she started preschool and continued to provide her tuition at the New Horizon Methodist School until she graduated. (See the then/now photos.) Jacqueline struggled in school. In third grade, it was the prayers of her classmates and teachers that got her through. Jacqueline graduated from the school in 2015. In 2016 she began college work in the area of Early Childhood Education. Life is still a struggle for Jacqueline, especially financially. She has to take public transportation to and from school, as well as pay her tuition and test fees. She says, It s a real fight every day, but I know that with the help of God, everything is possible. When you drop your coins or bills in our collection containers, think of Jacqueline and the future she has because of your donations. Thank you.

Finance Ministry Team Where do I stand on my church giving? One of the responsibilities of the Finance Ministry Team is to be good stewards of the resources we receive through your contributions. We are offering 2 alternative ways to find out how much you have given to Faith Church through June 2017. 1.) Contact Sharyl Syler by phone or email or 2.) Follow the steps below to view your contribution statement online. 1 Step One: To begin select myfaith from the bottom of the Faith UMC website (Faithumchurch.org) Step Two: A login must be created the first time you use myfaith. 2A 2A: Go to Need a login? Click here and click where indicated. 2B: Enter your preferred email address, first name, and last name. Click the Find Me button. Step Three: Once you log into myfaith click the Home tab. Go to the bottom left corner of the Home screen to view and/or update your giving information. 3

Free Yoga Classes at Faith UMC Childcare for young children available on request. Renewal Leave Team A trained instructor from The Yoga Place will have a yoga session on Saturday, July 29 at 8:30 am and Monday July 31 at 7:00 pm Yoga for new beginners all are welcome, no experience necessary. No special attire needed, just comfortable clothes. We will get down on the floor, so if you have a yoga mat bring one, and if not we will provide a mat. Class is one hour long with time for questions afterwards. Instructor Jim York, Registered DDP YOGA Level 1 Instructor on Thursdays August 3, 17, and 31 at 7:00 pm. DDP Yoga is a hybrid form of yoga that combines yoga, some traditional fitness exercises, dynamic resistance (a technique engaging your muscles as you move through poses) and sports rehabilitation. This results in a great cardio workout that improves muscular strength, dramatically increases flexibility, and strengthens the core all with virtually no joint impact. Exercises can be modified for beginners and those with injuries. Participants should bring a mat, towel, and water and wear comfortable clothing that allows unrestricted movement. Summer Arts Camp Guest Artists: Rev. Sharon Seyfarth Garner, Director and Founder of Belly of the Whale Spiritual Direction and Retreat Ministries Tuesday, August 8, 6:30-8:30 pm Paper Prayers Transform a simple piece of paper into prayer through coloring and folding (origami). Come learn about the creative spiritual practice of contemplative coloring and the tradition of folding origami doves as a symbol of peace. Debbie J. Baker, Spiritual Director and Soul Shepherd, Drum Facilitator Wednesday, August 9, 6:30-8:30 pm Debbie comes to us as a drum circle facilitator. The playshop she will offer for all ages will provide time for each person to play drums and rhythm instruments as individuals and in groups. Come join the circle and discover African drums, frame drums and multiple rhythm instruments. We will play to the beat of our hearts and songs of our souls. Find out how drums are an instrument of communication and healing. Playing in a circle brings a new song all its own. Register for Summer Arts camp online at faithumchurch.org/summer-art-camp These events are all made possible because of the Lily grant supporting Pastor Steve s renewal leave.

Spiritual Formation Ministry Team Children and Families Outreach Programs: Summer Arts Camp is Coming to Faith UMC August 7, 8, 9 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Faith UMC invites you to get creative this summer. Join us for a summer evening experience for all ages; children, youth, and adults. Register online at faithumchurch.org/summer-art-camp If you have questions about registering online, please feel free to contact Kathy Schmucker or Sue Capestrain. Camp Participants will explore and create through a variety of hands-on visual and musical art experiences. Painting, Origami, Drawing, Martial Arts Demonstration Music, Drum Circle, Mixed Media Creation, Calligraphy And More. Featuring Guest Artists Sharon Seyfarth Garner, author of Praying with Mandalas and Debbie Baker, Spiritual Director and Drum Facilitator. Check out the Summer/Fall Dove Book to learn more. Serving at Summer Arts Camp is an amazing opportunity for fun, spiritual enrichment and renewal. Don t miss out on an opportunity to share the love of Christ with children and families in our community. Join Faith s summer ministry teams and BE SOMEBODY to the children who will be attending this year. There are many ways available to serve, both behind the scenes and directly with the children: Group Leader, Helper, Mentor, Art Experience Leader, Registration and Hospitality, Decorating, Tech Team, Nursery, Mission and Service Project Team, Snack Team, Set up and Clean up. Orientation for Summer Arts Camp for anyone who hasn t yet attended a 2017 Summer Ministry Orientation will be held on Sunday, July 30 at 12:15 or Thursday, August 3 at 6:00 pm. Contact Melissa Vaughn, Daniel Parsley, or Kathy Schmucker for more information. This year s Volunteer Registration form is available in a digital format. You will only need to complete one form for all the ministries you would like to be involved in this summer. This form helps us to know when you are available to serve and any special needs you may have. Click here to complete the Summer Ministry Form Summer Wednesday Night Faith Connections: Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 16 and join us for an evening of fun, food, faith, and fellowship beginning with dinner at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Rev. Dr. Larry Morrison will be joining us to share about Vines and Branches India Ministry. faithumchurch.org/wednesday-night-faith-connections.html

Children and Families Outreach Programs: Summer Story Time - Tuesdays, August 1 and 8 at 11:00 am Preschool and young elementary-age children, along with a parent or caregiver, are invited to come for reading fun and activities. Come check out all the great books available at Faith UMC s Library. Learn more about at: http://faithumcchildren.weebly.com/story-time.html Children and Families Faith Formation and Discipleship: Faith UMC Children s Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 am on Sunday mornings for Preschool, Ages 3-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Toddlers Summer All in Worship on July 30 to enable families to experience worship and celebrate Camp Read-A-Lot and Created By God together. Summer Sunday School meets on August 6 and August 13 August Theme: God Chooses Joshua August Anchor Point: We choose to serve God. August Bible Verse: But my family and I will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15) Weekly Family Devotions available at the Children s Welcome Station Try this Family Devotion based on 2 KINGS 5:1-19 with your family. CREATE TOGETHER: JORDAN RIVER WATERCOLORS Supplies: paper, watercolors, paintbrushes Let everyone have paper, a paintbrush, and some watercolors. Invite everyone to paint pictures showing how God makes them feel or a picture from the story. Wait for the pictures to dry. Let everyone share their pictures. PRAY: God of the waters, renew us with your strength. Weekly Family Devotions available at the Children s Welcome Station NEW Download the Deep Blue Adventure App: Watch the Deep Blue Bible Storybook come alive when using the Bible Storybook app. www.deepbluekids.com/app.html Children and Families Faith Formation and Discipleship Summer and Fall Sunday School Opportunities to serve Sunday mornings at 9:45 and 11:00 Share the love of Christ with children this summer by serving in our Summer Sunday School as a preschool or elementary age teacher or helper. Training and materials are provided. Contact Kathy Schmucker or Joni Hendricks for more information. East Ohio Conference Week of Prayer Begins July 30 The United Methodist Church is in the midst of a worldwide time of focused prayer for the mission of the church, and for the ongoing work of the Commission on a Way Forward. Sunday, July 30 to Saturday, August 5 is East Ohio s week to hold the denomination in prayer. During that week, Bishop Malone asks that every clergy and lay member of the conference pray specifically for the work of the Commission. You are invited to share prayers using the East Ohio UMC Prayer Facebook page. The Upper Room has made resources available at http://umcprays.org/.

Adult Faith Formation and Discipleship: First Tuesday Prayer Service, Tuesday, August 1 at 8:30 am in Faith UMC s Chapel. Emily Schmucker will share about her return trip to Slovenia. Last year she spoke about her mission to this country where few people really know Christ. Through her group at Ohio State, she was able to travel there again on spring break. We will be interested to learn more about this mission to share the good news of Jesus around the world. Please join us. Many of us go out to breakfast afterwards, too. Coordinator: Jan Baker Bonfire Bible Study and Fellowship Wednesday, August 2 at 7:00pm at the home of Kathy Schmucker. Join us for discussion and fellowship over a summer night bonfire as we explore the life of Joseph and discover how to see your life through God s eyes. Color and Pray in the Garden Thursday, August 3 at 10:00 am in the Memory Garden at Faith UMC. Join us for a time of reflection, prayer, coloring, and conversation. Theology for the Times Discussion with Pastor Cara, Friday, August 18 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 August 5 and meets on alternating Saturdays at 7:00 am at Beyesly s Restaurant, Facilitator: Kim Reynolds Fall Adult Groups are now forming. Contact Kathy Schmucker if you are interested in coordinating an adult group experience for fall. 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 330-499-6040, ext 107 or 330-224-6138.

Children and Families Outreach Programs: Celebrating Camp Read-A-Lot and Created By God. What a great summer of ministry. Check out Faith s Facebook page and website. 185 Children Registered, 85 Volunteers and Staff Support 50 Birthday in a Bag packed for Faith Kitchen. 125 Encouraging Word bracelets made for Ohio Guidestone. 150 Bookmarks made for local libraries. 150 Blessing Bags packed to share with people in need in our community. School Supplies and Food Donations for Faith s Food Cupboard and Faith Kitchen. 45 Literacy Stations providing fun, literacy practice for Camp Read-A-Lot kids. Created By God student and parent resources shared with students and families. 620 children s books and parent resources shared with Camp Read-A-Lot students and families. Numerous opportunities for building relationships and sharing the love of Christ with families in our congregation and community. Thank you to all of our church and community partners for making this all possible. Stark Community Foundation SummerTime Kids Grant, North Canton Rotary, Books in Memory of Flo Rankin by David Rankin and family and Faith UMC Giving Tree. 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 August be sure to also pick up a white prayer stone for the Life of Worship (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: http://www.faithumchurch.org/discipleship-matrix.html Spiritual Practices and Resources: Two-Click Shopping Helps to Support Faith Cokesbury 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. http://www.faithumchurch.org/online-shopping.html 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.

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