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Worship Sunday

January 29

 “Jesus Revealed: I Am The Way, The Truth, and The Life.”

Preacher: Rev. Jake Heskett

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25, John 14:1-7

In-Person: 8:30 Traditional, 10:30 Modern

Livestream Link for 8:30am 

Livestream Link for 10:30am 

Watch via Facebook Live

Worship Resources:

• Traditional Worship Bulletin
• Modern Worship Bulletin
• Children's Interactive Worship Bulletin
• Worship Engagement and Devotion
• Sunday School Home Activities
• Prayer List: Jan. 25
• Digital Labyrinth
• Tithes & Offerings

Sunday School Opportunities

• Sunday School activities for all ages 9:30am-10:30am, Gathering Area and Chapel. Stay as long as you like. Bible story at 10:00 am.
• Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (up to age 5), during worship in Room 18.
• Youth Sunday School for grades 6-12, 9:45am in the Youth Room
• Adult Sunday School opportunities are listed on the church calendar/website.

Worship at Crystal Park UMC:

Traditional Worship at 11 a.m. | 2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, 44705

Preacher: Rev. Paul White

Sermon: "Be Happy"

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 

Wednesday Night Dinner Worship

February 1: I Am The Way, The Truth, and The Life Reflection

An evening of fun, food, faith and fellowship 5:45-6:30pm!

Leave the cooking to us and enjoy a great meal and mid-week worship! We strive to serve healthy adult and kid friendly, gluten-free, low carb, and peanut/tree nut free options each week. A great time to connect with others. Groups and activities for adults, youth and kids follow worship. Childcare where little ones learn about God is available during adult groups.

Year End Giving Statements

You should have received an email with the subject line "Your giving statement from Faith United Methodist Church" on Friday, January 20 with a short note from Pastor Steve and a link to download and/or print your 2022 giving statement. If you would like a paper copy mailed to you, please contact the church office at 330.499.6040. If you did not receive this email, check your “junk” or “spam” folder. If it is not there, then please contact the church so that we can get your updated email address.

At Faith United we care for one another! We care about those worshiping in person and online. We care about those who are out and about and we care about those who are homebound, in nursing homes, or in Senior Living facilities.

Do you know someone who is homebound or living in a nursing home and connected with our congregation? We are currently in the process of launching a new version of visitation ministry, and want to make sure that our lists are up to date! For someone to be added to the list, please follow this process: 

Step 1: If the individual is not you, check with the individual about being added to our Homebound or Nursing Home / Senior Living lists. Let them know that this provides increased opportunity for one of our (soon to be) visitation team members to visit them, bring them communion, etc. In addition, this will make sure that they are on the pastor lists for visitation. 

Step 2: That individual, or a member of that individual's family, will then call the church office and request to be added to the list. The church office will then confirm contact information for that person including an address and phone number. 

In addition, if you would like to be a member of our visitation team, please reach out to Pastor Jake! This is a great way to serve God and the Church!

Group Leaders. Child Care Providers. Committee Members. Worship Team Leaders. Office Ministry Volunteers. Hospitality Ministry Volunteers. ALL Volunteers in any and all areas of Church life are encouraged to attend our annual leadership training!

Faith United could not do all that we do without your leadership! We want to make sure that you are equipped and empowered in the best ways for 2023.

The annual leadership training is an important opportunity to remember best practices, to learn about changes, and to do the best we can to serve the community God has entrusted to us!

Adult Connect Groups

Get connected at Faith United, Winter and Lent groups are now forming! Contact Kathy Schmucker for information on starting, or participating in an adult group.

• The Book of Acts, Monday Night Bible Study, 6:30pm, Ron Luikart, Parlor/Zoom
• Jesus Revealed, Tuesday Women's Group, 6:30pm Zoom, Sue Bell and Sue Schillings
• Second Wind, Everybody's Got a Story, 1:00pm, Tuesday, February 14, Joann Fox, Tom and Betsy Douce
• The Lord's Prayer, Wednesday Women's Group, 9:00am, Linda Reynolds
• Sewing for Missions, Wednesday, February 1, 6:30pm Coordinator: Sue Bell
• After Dinner Table Talk, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Room 5
• Jesus Revealed, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Conference Room/Zoom, Pastor Steve
• Faith 101, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Parlor
• The Gospel of Matthew, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, starts Feb 1, Pastor Jake
• Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays, 1:00pm, Coordinator: Mike Flechtner, Parlor
• Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, Coordinator: Tom Strauch, Zoom 
• Resilient, Men's Life Study, February 4 & 18, 8:00am Beyesly's Restaurant, Jim Skinner
• Common Ground - Mom's Group, 9:45-10:25am, Sundays, Coordinators: Rebekah Heskett and Bethany Sedziol, Nursery
• The End of Me: Where Real-Life in the Upside-Down Ways of Jesus Begins, Sundays, 9:45-10:45am starts January 29, Bob Snyder, Conference Room/Zoom
• Through the Year with John Wesley - Text group with Pastor Steve & Pastor Jake

Click here or scan for more details about all the group opportunities and programs happening at Faith United. 

Faith and Environment Weekly

The world produces and discards 360 million tons of plastics a year. California has the nation’s most comprehensive plastic pollution reduction plan.

This landmark legislation is a step toward a plastic-free country, requiring all single-use plastic packaging and utensils to be recyclable or compostable, and requires at least 25% reduction in plastic waste over the next decade. It measurably reduces the impact of plastics to our environment, and also forces the plastics industry to acknowledge and pay for the harm done to people and nature.

California recognized the exponential rise in plastic pollution that is warming our planet, choking our waterways, polluting our air and contaminating our food and bodies, and built an alliance to reverse that trend. They established a leadership team to author the bill in the state senate, including a State Senator and the Natural Resources committee, and built a coalition that included CalRecycle, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Ocean Conservancy, and Oceana, among many others.

The California state senate recognized the problem, established leadership, and built a coalition to get it done; Ohio can do that too. 

The Takeaway - It’s up to us, the citizens of Ohio, to demand a plastic-free state; tell your state representatives. 

Click here for more information: 

The views of this, and other F&E articles, do not necessarily reflect the views of the congregation, nor every member of the F&E group. Intent & Responsibility Statement. Article Edited by Tom Strauch on behalf of the Faith & Environment Ministry Group. Text your comments to Tom Strauch at 330.283.9883

Sunday School activities with Bible stories are in the Gathering Area between worship services.

9:30 am - 10:30 am, Bible Story shared at 10:00 am

Celebrate Wonder home activities are available in the weekly worship emails for Nursery-5th Grade. Pick 1-2 activities to do and learn and wonder about God together. View each week's Bible story and music videos on Amplify Media which has special videos for kids! Follow these steps to register or contact Kathy Schmucker. 

Kids, remember to bring your Liturgical Prayer beads to worship this Sunday and Wednesday to add the next beads. If you haven’t received your starter beads yet, join us on Sunday or Wednesday to learn more!

Wednesday Wonder Kids

Grades K-5 gather from 6:30-7:30pm following dinner and worship to learn about faith through games, Bible stories, activities, service and mission projects and worship experiences!

Elementary age kids will continue exploring the meaning and significance of The Lord’s Prayer through story and art.

Kids in Grades K-5 will have the opportunity to learn about Ash Wednesday and Lent as they assist with this year’s Ash Wednesday Service which will be held on February 22.  

• To be involved in this year’s Ash Wednesday service, contact Kathy Schmucker. 
• Kids will learn about Ash Wednesday, practice and prepare for the service on Wednesday February 8 and 15 from 6:30 – 7:30pm, following Wednesday Dinner Worship. 

Little Wonders, up to age 5, learn about God in a loving, caring environment.

Contacts: Kathy Schmucker, Kristin Krach, Bethany Sedziol, Rebekah Heskett.

Sing-along choir for preschool and elementary students occurs Wednesdays at 5:00pm.Toddlers can join in for the last 15 minutes. Come sing, play instruments, make a joyful noise for the Lord! Contact Sandy Wallace for details. 

Faith United welcomes children of all ages in worship. Our worship experience is enriched as we gather together to experience and praise God.

• Worship Kits and worship manipulatives are available to guide children as they pray and learn about God
• Family Prayer Ground at the front of the sanctuary for families to have a comfortable, close-up view of worship.
• Rocking chairs in the Narthex and Family Prayer Ground.
• Nursery care/Preschool Sunday School (birth-age 5) during worship (room 18)

2022-2023 Children/Youth Emergency and Permission Form.

For the safety of our children and youth, our Safe Sanctuary Policy asks that parents/guardians complete an emergency form for children (birth through high school graduation) participating in church activities each year. Designate the activities your child has permission to participate in so you only need to complete one form for the year.

2022-2023 Children/Youth Emergency and Permission Form.

For the safety of our children and youth, our Safe Sanctuary Policy asks that parents/guardians complete an emergency form for children (birth through high school graduation) participating in church activities each year. Designate the activities your child has permission to participate in so you only need to complete one form for the year. 

Contact Matt Kluchar for other Middle/High School youth events and details.

What books have inspired your faith journey?

The Books and Resources available in Faith United’s Library to nurture your spiritual journey! You can connect to us through an app on your phone or through our church website. 

• Visit the Library Webpage -Click the link to open the online system.
• Or Download the app, Librista, on your mobile device.
• Email the library if you need help

Type a topic in the search bar to see available resources. 

Explore some great resources for your spiritual journey!

Amplify Media is a video library with 1,000's of videos for adults, youth and kids to view from your phone, tablet, computer, or tv. These resources can be used for individual or group studies, and has a special section just for kids! Follow these instructions to access your free account.

Contact Kathy Schmucker, Spiritual Formation Director.

Faith United is searching for Part-Time Child Care Providers - flexible hours on an as needed basis. For more information and an application email [email protected] 

or visit our website.

Saturday, January 28

10:00am-12:00pm Faith Kitchen at Crystal Park

Sunday, January 29

8:30am-9:30am Traditional Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)

8:30am-9:30am Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (Room 18)

9:30am-10:30am Sunday School Activities (Gathering Area & Chapel)

9:45am-10:45am "The End of Me" Study (Conference Room)

9:45am-10:25am Common Ground Mom's Group (Nursery Room 18)

9:45am-10:30am Youth Sunday School (Youth Room)

10:30am-11:30am Modern Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)

10:30am-11:30am Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (Room 18)

Monday, January 30

6:30pm-8:00pm "Book of Acts" Study (Parlor/Zoom)

Tuesday, January 31

9:00am-11:00am Faith Friends Library Time (Chapel)

9:30am-11:00am Celebration Bells (Sanctuary)

1:00pm-2:30pm Visitation Planning Meeting (Room 5)

2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)

6:30pm-8:00pm Women's Study "Jesus Revealed" (Zoom)

6:30pm-8:30pm Ministry Council (Robinson Hall)

Wednesday, February 1

9:00am-11:00am Women's Study "Lord's Prayer" (Parlor/Zoom)

5:00pm-5:45pm Sing Along Kids Choir (Room 8)

5:45pm-6:30pm Wednesday Dinner Worship (Robinson Hall) 

6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Night Youth (Youth Room)

6:30pm-7:30pm Little Wonders Child Care (Nursery)

6:30pm-7:30pm Wonder Kids (Chapel/Room 6)

6:30pm-7:30pm After Dinner Table Talk (Room 5)

6:30pm-7:30pm "Jesus Revealed" (Conference Room/Zoom)

6:30pm-7:30pm Faith 101 (Parlor/Zoom)

6:30pm-8:00pm Sewing for Missions (Robinson Hall)

7:30pm-8:30pm Chancel Choir (Sanctuary) 

Thursday, February 2

1:00pm-2:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)

6:30pm-8:00pm New Member Dessert (Parlor)

Friday, February 3

1:00pm-2:00pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)

Saturday, February 4

8:00am-9:00am Men's Life Study (Beyesly's)

Calendar Snapshot - View more at myfaithunited.org/calendar