May 26 - June 15, 2018 Pages 2 Table of Contents Sections Outside the Familiar 3 Behind The Scenes... 4-5 5 6-7 Membership Care Ministry Team Youth Ministry Team Service in Mission Team 8-10 11 12 Spiritual Formation Ministry Team Connections Survey 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
Outside the Familiar But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 Michael Farmer Amanda Mills Kaitlyn Schmucker Eli Stultz Costello Wesley Theological Seminary has a requirement for their students. Every student must participate in a cultural immersion experience. It doesn t have to be a mission trip. It doesn t have to be to another country. The requirement is that the experience places the student in a context that is significantly different from that with which they are most familiar and comfortable. July 5-16, a team of young adults from the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church will be going to Liberia. Four (pictured above) are going from Faith UMC. In Acts 1, before the risen Jesus ascended, leaving the disciples for a second time, Jesus promised them that they would receive power from the Holy Spirit and that they will be witnesses in Jerusalem, all Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the earth. On the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit did indeed come, diverse people were united, they heard and understood one another, the church was born and their witness to the world began. Since that time, Christians have been going to the ends of the earth to be witnesses of God s redeeming power through Christ. But, what has always been the case is that the missionary experiences the redeeming power of Christ already present and at work in the ends of the earth places and with the people who live there. Visit the Liberia Mission page http://www.faithumchurch.org/camphor-mission-liberia.html to read about our four missionaries. Pray for them, our Liberian sisters and brothers and for all of us that we will notice and experience the redeeming power of Christ at home and abroad and especially in settings that are unfamiliar and even uncomfortable to us. In ministry together, Pastor Steve If you would like to make a financial donation to support our four missionaries going to Liberia, you may write a check to Faith UMC and put Liberia Mission in the memo or visit https://secure.accessacs.com/access/oglogin.aspx?sn=159706 and select Liberia Mission Fund.
Behind The Scenes... We had a wonderful crew of kitchen helpers and servers gathered who work very hard at the Confirmation Banquet Dinner. Faith s families had the opportunity to raise caterpillars as they grew and transformed into butterflies. This past Pentecost Sunday they fluttered in excitement in the Memory Garden for the Butterfly Release.
Membership Care Ministry Team Welcome our newest persons in membership/fellowship to Faith UMC Amanda Englehart Dave and Jill Yanik, with their son Bryce Beth Standley Steve Wilder Chuck Standley Mary Wilder
Membership Care Ministry Team Birthdays: Bob Morgan will be 88 on June 5. Wanda Wise will be 95 on June 6. Maxine Pierce will be 94 on June 15. John Smith will be 89 on June 17. Eleanor Morgan will be 88 on June 18. Jane Eriksen will be 84 on June 19. We express our deepest sympathies to: Prayers for Wendell (Skip) Rinehart on the recent death of his sister. Prayers for Joe Shipe and family on the death of Alena Shipe, Sunday, May 20. Youth Ministry Team Youth Annual Conference: It is time once again for Youth Annual Conference! Just like last year our youth (and some brave adults) led by Amy Ferguson will be heading up to Cedar Point for a day of thrills before heading to Lakeside for the East Ohio Conference s Youth Annual Conference! Thanks to the generosity of Jan and Roger Baker and Jan and Joe Schoeppner we will be staying in their amazing homes in Lakeside. This year we have a total of 21 students and 14 adults who will be participating in the festivities of worship, speakers, swimming, ice cream and so much more! Remember us in your prayers for the weekend (especially us adults who are afraid of heights at Cedar Point!)
Service in Mission Ministry Team United Methodist Women General Assembly On the left is Judy K Judy, President of our Tuscarawas District UMW. In the middle is Harriett Jane Olson. She is the CEO of all United Methodist Women. Betsy Douce, Vice President of our Tuscarawas District UMW, is on the right. Betsy Douce arrived in Columbus for the United Methodist Women s Assembly. This happens every 4 years. We are Volunteering on Ubuntu Day, making blankets for children in foster care. I am working with new friend Valerie, from California. President of West Ohio UMW and Susan Huston the Vice President of East Ohio UMW at the rally. Participating in a rally on the lawn of the Capitol. Sharing my umbrella with Elizabeth. She is President of the Western Baltimore Conference UMW.
Service in Mission Ministry Team Faith Kitchen Do you have a few hours each month that you could spare to help Faith Kitchen? The opportunities are endless. You could be placing orders for eggs and bread, meeting the Community Harvest truck on Friday mornings, or repackaging food to name a few. Contact Fran Henne at 330-499-5275 for information. Garden of Weedin: A recent news article mentioned four benefits of gardening: Improved physical health Enhanced mental and social health Decreased stress and anxiety You can enjoy some of the same benefits by getting involved in our Garden of Weedin project. Get outdoors, work in the earth, water the vegetables, help with the harvest, or help make that famous salsa. This project of growing the vegetables and making salsa helps feed many hungry people in our area. Call Trudy Jones at 330-494-4723 or email her at trudy@neo.rr.com to get involved. We ll be planting late in May, depending on the weather. There are no meetings to attend. New gardeners will be given personal orientation to the garden process. We welcome your participation! Also, remember to bring empty pint jars to the office. Pennies for Paraguay Thanks to your contributions, we currently have $700 in our account for 2019. Please remember to support this worthy mission, so we can bring quality education and the message of salvation to the children and families in this impoverished country. In addition to coins, checks may be written to the church with Pennies for Paraguay on the memo line. If you have a large number of coins you would like to contribute, contact Trudy Jones at 330.494.4723 or trudy@neo.rr.com. We can arrange for a transfer of the coins which will be taken to a coin counting machine. You can receive an email with the amount of your contribution which would serve as a receipt for tax purposes. Every penny counts! We are also in need of two people or families to serve as communicators with two of our students. Amir is 15 and would like to become a chef. Maria is 16 and loves to travel. If you would be willing to send a few cards and/or emails to one of these students, please contact Trudy. We want them to have a personal relationship with our congregation. SPRC: Safe Sanctuary and Summer Ministry Orientation Dates You only need to attend one orientation, even if you are planning to volunteer in more than one summer ministry. (VBS, Camp Read-A-Lot, Created By God, Summer Arts Camp) Wednesday May 30 at 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, or 6:30 pm Thursday May 31 at 10:00 am or 6:30 pm Tuesday, June 5 at 10:00 am or 6:30 pm
Spiritual Formation Ministry Team Adult, Children, and Families Faith Formation and Discipleship: Summer Wednesday Nights & Messy Church Dinner Wednesday, June 6 at 6:00 pm followed by creative activities for all ages. Join us for fun, faith, food, and fellowship. Summer Messy Church, an experience for all ages to fellowship, worship, learn and grow together. Future Summer Wednesday Dates: Wednesday, July 25 and Thursday, August 16 Children and Families Outreach: VBS: Shipwrecked: June 18-22, 9:00 am-12:00 pm Don t miss this epic Vacation Bible School adventure. Preschool age 4 and up, Elementary K 4th grade, 5th and 6th grade For registration information and to learn how you can get a free music CD Visit: http://faithumcchildren.weebly.com/vbs.html Registration for Camp Read-A-Lot, Created By God, and Summer Arts Camp for both participants and volunteers is now open. Help spread the word by sharing with your friends, neighbors, and families. Visit: http://faithumcchildren.weebly.com Contact: Kathy Schmucker, Bethany Sedziol, Sue Schillings, Pam Wig, or Melissa Vaughn to learn how you can get involved in one of our Summer Community ministries and make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community this summer. Spiritual Formation Resources: The Giving Tree Look for the Giving Tree 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. Spiritual Formation Resources: Graduation Sunday is June 3. We will celebrate how God is at work in the lives of our graduates in the following ways: 8:30 am: High School Graduates 9:45 am: College and Graduate Degree Graduates 11:00 am: Summer Camp Scholarships Spiritual Formation Resources: Summer Camp News There are still opportunities available for students who want to go to camp this summer. Contact Kathy Schmucker or Tallie Paz for more information.
This summer Faith UMC will be filled with children: children who need you to help them learn about Jesus and know that they are loved children of God. There are many ways to help with this summer s VBS: Adult Leaders and Helpers for Stations (Games, Snacks, KidVid Cinema, Imagination Station, Bible Adventures. Adult Leaders for Crews: Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st/2nd Grade, 3rd/4th Grade, 5th/6th Grade Adult and Youth Helpers for Crews: All Age Levels Hospitality and Registration, Nursery Coordinator and Helpers, Teen Tech Team Decorators, Set Up and Clean Up, Prayer Partners This year s Volunteer Information form is available online. You 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: https://secure.accessacs.com/access/eventlogin. aspx?id=njvureyuoq77vhod5xfx0w==&site=159706&returnurl=events%2fwz_people. aspx&churchid=6736&eventid=156992&sn=159706 Contact: Kathy Schmucker, Bethany Sedziol, Sue Schillings, Pam Wig, or Melissa Vaughn to learn how you can get involved in one of our Summer Community ministries and make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community. Children and Families Faith Formation and Discipleship: Children s Sunday School Deep Blue Learn and Serve 9:45 and 11:00 am on Sunday mornings Preschool Ages 3-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Toddlers Weekly Family Devotions available at the Children s Welcome Station PRAY TOGETHER Supplies: twine or string, pony beads in different colors (yellow, white, purple, green, brown, clear, and red) SAY: Let s make a keychain to help us remember the different parts of the Lord s Prayer. Each bead stands for a different line of the prayer. Knot one end of the string or tie it around a key ring or a zipper pull. String the beads while saying the prayer as printed below. Discuss each line s meaning. Knot the loose end of the string in an overhand knot. Our Father who is in heaven (String a yellow bead for heaven.) uphold the holiness of your name. (String a white bead for holiness.) Bring in your kingdom (String a purple bead for royal power.) so that your will is done on earth as it s done in heaven. (String a green bead for earth.) Give us the bread we need for today.(string a brown bead for bread.) Forgive us for the ways we have wronged you, just as we also forgive those who have wronged us. (String a clear bead for clearing away sin.) And don t lead us into temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. (String a red bead for rescue from danger.) For yours is the kingdom, power and glory, forever.
Adult Faith Formation and Discipleship: Adult Groups First Tuesday Prayer Service: Our presenter will be Tim Eck, Faith UMC s Worship Arts Coordinator. Tuesday, June 5 at 8:30 am, Coordinator: Jan Baker. The Investment of a Life, Men s Life Study: Saturday, June 2 at 7:00 am at Beyesly s Restaurant. Facilitator: Kim Reynolds. Theology for the Times, Discussion with Pastor Cara: June 15 at 12:00 pm at Beyesley s Restaurant. Join us in engaging lunch conversations to inform faithful living. Coffee Talk: Navigating the Messiness of Faith and Life: Tuesday, June 26 at 9:30 am at Four Kids Coffee in North Canton. Bonfire Bible Study: Thursdays June 28, July 5, July 19, August 2 at 7:00 pm. Join us for conversation and fellowship around a summer night s bonfire. Email kschmucker@faithumchurch.org if you would like to host one evening in your backyard. Financial Peace University: Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm beginning July 17. Spots fill up quickly so register ASAP! Scholarships are also available. Learn more about this class and register online at http://www.faithumchurch.org/adult-groups.html Facilitators: Chuck and Beth Standley Summer Adult Groups are now forming. What s your summer passion? Gardening, Running, Walking, Bonfires, Reading, Scrapbooking, Cooking, Exploring Nature, Art, other ideas? We are looking for people interested in helping to form some fun and creative short-term small group Bible study experiences this summer. To learn more about other opportunities for adults happening: Visit www.faithumchurch.org Contact Kathy Schmucker at kschmucker@faithumchurch.org or call 330.499.6040 ext 107 or 330.224.6138.
Faith United Methodist Church Connections Survey Name Phone number Email 1. Please prioritize your preferred methods of communication from Faith UMC (1-6 with 1 being the most favorite). The Navigator (enewsletter) Weekly bulletin announcements Email Website Facebook US Mail 2. How do you get information about the items listed below? Indicate the source(s) for each: The Navigator (NAV), Bulletin Announcements (ANN), Email, Website (W), Facebook (F), US Mail (Mail), Other (please explain), or N/A Upcoming Events Sunday School Bible Study Upcoming Sermon Series Financial information Church Calendar Mission Opportunities 3. Do you have any specific areas of service you d like to be involved in at Faith UMC? Please use the list below to help indicate your areas of interest including those where you are currently assisting and wish to remain. Use back if more explanation is needed.
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