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Pastor s Reflection Annual Conference 2016 Jesus is Calling Us Out I invite you to read the Annual Conference report written by Tom Strauch and Michael Farmer, our Lay Delegates. This annual conference marks the completion of Cara s and my 7th year at Faith UMC. We are honored to be in continued ministry with you and we look forward to our 8th year being our best yet. In many ways the Annual Conference s focus on vital congregations and the importance of reaching out in mission and ministry is being modeled at Faith UMC. Jesus is calling us out and we are all in. Pastor Steve 2016 East Ohio Annual Conference Report The heart of the conference was the vision for a vital church. The theme was Jesus is Calling Us Out. That is, the real work of the church is out outside these walls and also that we re being personally called out... time to step up and make good on our promise. In our review we learned that the United Methodist church in East Ohio is continuing to slowly shrink. In my brief report I will highlight two crucial responses to this challenge: 1. Emphasis on youth: they are the future of our church. 2. Emphasis on outreach and cross-cultural engagement; we are called to be disciples to the world. First - Our youth are already stepping up to the challenge. For instance, at Youth Annual Conference, they passed three resolutions: to accommodate disabilities in our local churches, raise environmental awareness to preserve our common planet, and to encourage our churches to be inclusive, inviting and accepting everyone. Impressively, they are taking the initiative themselves on these agendas. Our youth also took the initiative to underwrite a film to raise awareness of Human Trafficking, Shadow on the Heartland ; they raised money themselves. At conference we ratified a budget that strongly supports our youth programs. We at Faith must do our part by mentoring our youth to be leaders of the church. Second - We celebrate many vital outreach ministries supported by East Ohio Conference. We are called to care for those outside the church, and our caring vitalizes our church. Some established missions are: the 3-C (Churches, Clinics, and Classrooms) mission and global ministries in Belize, Guatemala, Haiti, Russia, Liberia, Zimbabwe, and many others, UMCOR, the United Methodist disaster relief effort, campus ministries, prison ministry, food pantries, homeless shelters, and developmental disability care. I counted 57 diverse ministries that demonstrate the vitality of our church. These are opportunities, near and far, for each of us to get engaged and extend your personal reaching out; the need always outstrips the resources get active in one. Importantly, we ratified a budget that s designed to fully support our plans for the future and is also balanced and stable. We have aligned our resources with our plans. Finally, this was Bishop John Hopkins 12th and final year as our bishop. He retires this August. Our new bishop will be determined at Jurisdictional Conference, July 13-16, in Peoria, IL. Pastor
Cara will be attending as a 1st alternate delegate. Bishop Hopkins outstanding leadership was celebrated and he was honored with the gift of a custom crafted electric guitar with which he rocked the house. Bishop Hopkins created the 3Cs initiative that we support with 40% of our 20/20 Vision Acting on Faith tithe. So, at its core, the week at conference was a great call to respond to the challenge: A call to mentor our youth. And a call for us to reach out beyond the walls of our church to engage our community and our world. Thomas Strauch, Lay Delegate Michael Farmer, Lay Delegate Full Annual Conference report: http://www.faithumchurch.org/annual-conference.html To view media provided by the East Ohio Conference: Recap Report Recap Video services/sessions on EOC YouTube photos on EOC Flickr Membership Care Ministry Team Membership Care Ministry Team Birthdays: Phyllis Psolla will be 101 years young on July 24. Mary Conley will be 92 years young on July 26. We extend our deepest sympathy to: Bernie and Sally Miner on the passing of Bernie s brother-in-law, Dean. Denny and Mike Flechtner on the passing of Denny s sister, Barbara. Sharyl Syler and family on the passing of Sharyl s father, Donald Gorrell. Oma Porter 95 year old, long time member, passed away June 11. June Reading 90 year old, former member, passed away June 16. Spiritual Formation Ministry Team Children and Families Outreach Programs Have you registered your children? Don t miss out on these July events. What: Camp Read-A-Lot Summer Literacy Program for students entering K-3 When: Wednesdays July 6, 13, 20, 27, 9:30 am 11:30 am Register online at http://faithumcchildren.weebly.com/participant-registration1.html What: Created By God Summer Program for students entering Grades 4-6 When: Wednesdays July 6, 13, 20, 27, 9:30 am 11:30 am Register online at http://faithumcchildren.weebly.com/created-by-god.html
Children and Families Outreach Programs What: Opportunities to get involved this summer. Camp Read-A-Lot, Created By God, Summer Art Camp There are many opportunities to serve: Group Leader, Helper, Mentor, Art Experience Leader, Registration and Hospitality, Decorating, Set up and Clean up, Tech Team, Nursery, Mission and Service Project Team, Snack Team Contact: Camp Read-A-Lot: Paulette Baker and Laura Luikart http://faithumcchildren.weebly.com/camp-read-a-lot.html Created By God: Pastor Cara - http://faithumcchildren.weebly.com/created-by-god.html Summer Art Camp: Melissa Vaughn - http://www.faithumchurch.org/summer-art-camp.html Kathy Schmucker and Daniel Parsley This year s Volunteer Information 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 form: http://goo.gl/forms/vglezt3nawpqqwkw2 Children and Families Outreach Programs What: Cave Quest Vacation Bible School Thank you. Praise God for an incredible VBS adventure. 157 Children Registered. 97 Volunteers and Staff serving during VBS. 90 Cereal boxes collected for Faith Kitchen $466 collected for Pennies for Paraguay $100 collected for Group Cares to help families in North America have safe homes. Little Free Library and Bench painted and installed by 5th/6th Grade VBS Students Geocache created for Faith UMC by 5th/6th Grade VBS Students Partner churches to share VBS décor and resources (Grace UCC in Uniontown, Grace UMC in North Canton, Grace Brethren in North Canton) Countless God Sightings shared, friendships formed, and the light of Christ shined brightly as we learned that Jesus gives us HOPE, COURAGE, DIRECTION, LOVE, and HIS POWER so we can all shine light in the world today. Visit our website and Facebook page for pictures and recap of this year s VBS at http://faithumcchildren.weebly.com/vbs.html Wednesday Night Faith Connections When: July 13th and August 3rd, 6-8:00pm Where: Faith s pavilion for dinner and activities. All are welcome. Free to Be Sensory Integrated Service will follow dinner on July 13 at 6:45 pm. Children and Families Faith Formation and Discipleship What: Summer Story Time: Preschool and young elementary-age children, along with a parent or care-giver, are invited to come for reading fun and activities. When: Tuesdays, June 28 and July 5 at 11:00 am Where: Faith UMC s Library Learn more at: http://faithumcchildren.weebly.com/story-time.html
Children and Families Outreach Programs Little Free Library by Faith s 5th/6th Grade VBS Adventure Students At Cave Quest VBS we learned about shining our light for Jesus. Building a Little Free Library helps us to share the love of Jesus one book at a time in our church neighborhood. What is a Little Free Library: Little Free Libraries are found all over the world. Now there is one in North Canton, Ohio. It s a box painted in a bright color that is filled with books. Free books people can take home to keep or read while relaxing on the bench we built. People can also bring books to share. It s important to take care of our Little Free Library so that our neighbors can feel welcome and enjoy the books. Where is it: Faith UMC s Little Free Library is located at the 9th Street entrance of the church, near the circle driveway so people who walk through the neighborhood can find it and use it. Why did we make it: So people can enjoy it. It s great for people who stop by the church or walk through the church neighborhood to find it and know that Faith UMC cares about people and wants to help people read and learn about God. Special thank you to the Trustees and Mr. Miner for helping us and for teaching us how to install the post and lay the pavers for the bench. Thank you to Mr. Schmucker who provided the wood for the library. Thank you to our VBS Crew Leaders, Michael Farmer, Kevin Manfred, Michelle Jacobs, and Tallie Paz for working with us on this VBS mission. Thank you to the 20/20 fund for helping to make it all possible. To learn more about Little Free Libraries, visit their website at: https://littlefreelibrary.org/. Geocaching by Faith s 5th/6th Grade VBS Students Hunting for geocaches is a fun hobby. Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where people hide a container and register it on the geocaching website. Using clues and GPS coordinates people can search to find the geocache container we hid at Faith UMC. You can find the GPS coordinates on the geocaching website, then start from your home (or wherever you are) and follow the coordinates and clues to find the hidden geocache. We placed something special inside the geocache hidden at Faith church so people finding it will know that Jesus loves them. In just 5 days, 7 people have visited Faith UMC s geocache. To learn more about geocaching and to get the coordinates and clues to find Faith UMC s geocache visit www.geocaching.com. You can even leave a message for us after you ve found Faith s geocache.
Children and Families Faith Formation and Discipleship What: Summer Sunday School When: 9:45 and 11:00 on Sunday Mornings Who: Preschool Grade 1, Grades 2-5, Toddlers Try this family devotion with your family: SERVING SATURDAY: Love Notes Supplies: paper, markers Using paper and markers, make cards or notes of love to share with others. Deliver the notes to those who are homebound or in a nursing home. SAY: Love is patient and love is kind. PRAY: Dear God, thank you that we are able to share your love with each other. Amen. Weekly Family Devotions available at the Children s Welcome Station Download the Deep Blue Adventure App: https://www.deepbluekids.com/app.html What: Opportunities to Get Involved in Sunday School. Make a difference in the life of our children and families. When: Summer Sunday School ~ 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: Spiritual-formation-Leader@faithumchurch.org What: Fall Sunday School When: Sunday mornings at 9:45 and 11:00 Plans are now being made for fall. Contact: Spiritual-formation-Leader@faithumchurch.org to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of our children on Sunday mornings. Sunday School Coordinators: Joni Hendricks and Bobbi Ransom Children and Families Faith Formation and Discipleship Summer Camp News Please pray for Brooklyn who will be attending camp the week of July 10-15. There are still opportunities available for students who want to go to camp this summer. Contact Kathy Schmucker or Kathy Myers for more information. Spiritual Practices and Resources The Giving Trees Look for the Giving Trees in the Gathering Area and outside the Family Life Center. Select a tag and purchase the item needed to support Faith UMC s Summer Ministries. Thank you. Cokesbury Spiritual Practices and Resources Shop and Support Faith UMC Online Check out the new one click 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. Note: You will still use your personal sign in. 2.) Purchases must be made through the special links from Faith UMC s website for Faith UMC to receive the rebate from your purchases. 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.
Adult Faith Formation and Discipleship Adult Groups Get Connected at Faith UMC. Check out the new classes and groups for Spring. Visit Faith s Website to learn more about opportunities for Adult Faith Formation and Discipleship at Faith UMC. http://www.faithumchurch.org/adult-groups.html Some opportunities include: Half Truths by Adam Hamilton Bonfire Bible Study and Fellowship God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn t Say. Join us for discussion and fellowship as we explore these half truths over a summer night bonfire. Join us on Wednesday, July 6th at 7:00 pm at Kathy Schmucker s home. First Tuesday Prayer Service Tuesday, July 5th at 8:30 am in Faith s Chapel Molly Meister, North Canton Middle School educator and parent, will present Praying for our Children. Whatever is Lovely: Coloring Our Way to Peace, Reflection and Worship Fridays at 10:30 am beginning July 8th. Contact Persons: Kathy Schmucker and Missy Jones Welcoming the Stranger Thursdays at 1:15 pm in the Balcony Room at Faith UMC. Facilitators: Pastor Cara and Cindy Wilcox. Screwtape Letters Book Discussion with Pastor Steve Wednesday, July 20 at 7:00 pm in Faith s Pavilion or local park. Pick up a book in the church office and join us for a discussion of this C.S. Lewis classic. Breakfast Book Discussion Fear of the Other: No Fear in Love Friday, July 29th at 8:00 am at Faith UMC s Library Contact: Kathy Schmucker, Faith Spiritual Formation Director at kschmucker@faithumchurch.org Fall Interest Survey How can Faith s Spiritual Formation Team support you? Please email: Spiritual-formation-Leader@faithumchurch.org and let us know which of the following you would like to learn more about: *I am interested in learning more about: Covenant Bible Study Alpha Financial Peace University Faith 101 Bible Basics Prayer/Spiritual Practice/Means of Grace class Spiritual Gifts Faith/Current Event Discussions Other: * I want to learn more about Emmaus, men s women s, couples or family retreats. * I want resources/more information about. Worship Arts Ministry Team Worship Arts Ministry Team Summer Chancel Choir Announced Who: Summer Chancel Choir- all are welcome. What: Join us in providing music for summer worship services When: July 24, August 14-10:00 AM rehearsal, 11:00 worship service How: Contact Daniel Parsley, dparsley@faithumchurch.org
Timbrel and Harp is held on the second Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. in the chapel. The church is located at 300 Ninth St. N.W., and the website is http://faithumchurch.org What: Timbrel and Harp casual concert When: Sunday, July 10 at 3 p.m. Guitarist Michael Curtis is an adjunct professor of music at Malone University, where he has taught for more than 18 years. He also taught at The College of Wooster for 18 years. He is an Akron native and studied guitar at the University of Akron (bachelor s), then the University of Arizona (master s) and The Cleveland Institute of Music (doctorate). He has studied flamenco guitar in Spain and spent one year in Uruguay studying guitar through a Fulbright scholarship and one year in Ecuador through a graduate Rotary scholarship. He has two sons. Joanne Fox began playing hammer dulcimer in 1986. She is also an accomplished pianist and organist. She was a Kindermusic teacher for 20 years. Joanne sings with the Canton Symphony Chorus and is a former choir director at Faith United Methodist Church in North Canton. Mike and Joanne have been performing concerts for many years and have two recordings. They like playing music from all over the world. Youth Ministry Team Out of the Box Sunday School Are you looking for a fun and engaging opportunity to hang out with other students on Sunday mornings? If so, join us on Sundays, as we jump Out of the Box during the 9:45 service. Click the link to get more information: http://faithumcyouth.weebly.com/out-of-the-box.html Refuge Youth Ministry This summer we have a variety of fun events planned such as Laser Tag, Sluggers and Putters, Cedar Point, and attending an Akron Rubber Ducks Game. We will also be serving through our high school and middle school mission weeks along with helping out at VBS and Camp-Read-A-Lot, too. We look forward to connecting with you this summer as we have fun and serve others. You can find out more information about our summer events in the gathering area or on here: faithumcyouth.weebly.com/summer-events-2016.html Middle School Mission Trip Each summer several of our middle school students travel to different locations throughout the Canton area to serve the less fortunate. This summer our students will be partnering with Haven of Rest, Hammer and Nails, Canton Calvary Mission and Stark County Humane Society. If you would like to participate in this lifechanging ministry, there is still time to sign up as the deadline is July 14th. See Matt Hart for more information or to sign up.
Trustees Ministry Team The Board of Trustees is in the process of replacing our current phone system and is looking for members of the congregation who have any work experience with phone systems to assist in the process by helping to review proposals that have been received from three vendors. Please contact Bernie Miner bminer@sssnet.com 330. 837.8607 or Sharyl Syler ssyler@faithumchurch.org 330.499.6040 ext. 10 by July 18 if you would be interested in assisting. Are you a senior high school or college student looking to make some extra cash over the summer? If you are, Trustees are looking for those willing to help paint portions of the Pre-School during the weekends. If you are interested, please contact Bernie Miner bminer@sssnet.com 330. 837.8607 or Sharyl Syler ssyler@faithumchurch.org 330.499.6040 ext. 10 by July 18th. The Board of Trustees discourage taking food or drink into the sanctuary out of respect for our facility. Photos Sound Board Slide Show VideoS CAmp Read A Lot Communications Ministry Team VBS-CAVE QUEST Summer TEEN TECH TEAM Created by God Community Summer Art Camp VOLunteer To Sign Up visit: http://www.faithumchurch.org/teen-tech-team.html Contact: Jennie Parsh-Schrader at jparsh-schrader@faithumchurch.org Volunteers needed for Camp Read A lot/created by God: Weds in July 6, 13, 20, 27 at 9:30-11:30am Tech Team Leader(s) Needed Communications needs Tech Team Leader(s) to substitute for Jennie on Wednesday, July 6th from 8:15am-12:15pm to facilitate the Tech Team by helping/ directing them to take photos/videos. Tech Team Volunteer(s) Needed Communication is looking for volunteers interested to take photos and participate in the Tech Team for our next summer ministries. Service in Mission Ministry Team Service in Mission Ministry Group Faith Mission Team Outreach will be collecting canned soup for Canton Calvary Mission. Service in Mission Ministry Group 2016 Mission One-Day Sampler July 22/Three-Day Event July 22 24 East Ohio Conference United Methodist Women will host this event at the University of Mount Union. Topics of study are: The Bible and Human Sexuality: Claiming God s Good Gift led by Rev. Charles Tobias, Climate Justice: Call to Hope and Action led by Rev. Nathan Howe and Rev. Donald Kuntz, and Latin America: People and Faith led by Rev. Nestor Nazario. For more information: http://wwwcalendarwizcomcalendarspopupphp?op=viewandid=101036604andcrd=eastohioconference
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