FROM THE PASTOR

"Building up the Body" for "An Act of Grace" Just one year ago this month we set our focus toward our work together in mission and ministry for 2012 under the banner "Building Up the Body" based upon the call to the early church community in Ephesus (chapter 4). Over 100 of us gathered to set our sites on that goal and lean into how God would have us live into it. Look at the mission and ministries which have been "built" Retirements were celebrated for Patti and Trudy. We are grateful for the ways in which they have created a firm foundation upon which to continue to build. Thank you, Patti and Trudy. 3 new staff persons have been hired and 2 staff persons have transitioned to new positions. "Welcome!" to Carmie, Matt and Kathy. "Great Job!" Sharyl and Lauralee. An Office Ministry Team has responded to a call to ministry and been trained… All 15+ of them! Greater collaboration between the church and the preschool has resulted in... The church library receiving a gaggle of preschool students on Tuesday mornings for "story time" and the opportunity to check out books. A free community concert which was attended by over 100 children and their parents. A "Worship Exploration Team" has been commissioned. They will meet for prayer, study and exploration of the traditions of UM worship toward the future vitality of worship, music and the arts at Faith UMC for the next year and then make observations and recommendations to the Church Board. Collaboration between the Trustees and the Finance Team for the development of a long-term facilities project plan. The Membership Care Team has re-formed for mission and ministry effectiveness. Mary Jane Fletcher retired from her member in ministry as the head of the Cookery and a new Food Ministry is being formed. Thank you, Mary Jane, for feeding our bodies and our spirits! The Service in Missions team celebrates... The completion of 2 Habitat Houses which Faith UMC built in cooperation with 11 other churches in the North Canton area! The commissioning of 3 missionaries to Camphor Mission Station, Liberia and the preparation of a 2nd team in 2013. Blessings upon Nancy, Maribeth and Steve (2012)! Blessings upon Teresa, Heather, Cara and … YOU (there are still 2 spots left!) The Outreach Team welcomed 120+ runners and 70+ members in mission for the first annual "Run to the Resurrection." The youth completed their 25th Mission Trip with Butch as their leader.

Thank you, Butch, for shaping the lives of hundreds of youth over these years!

The above ministry is a small indication of the ways in which Faith UMC has been "Building Up the Body" in 2012 so that we may be launched on an "Act of Grace" in 2013. Nearly 70 of us met the first Saturday in October to catch the vision for how God will send us out in the year to come. Please add your prayer to ours as we ask for wisdom and courage to go where God sends us all as we journey together into faith. In the grace of Jesus, Pastor Cara

FAITH NOTES Faith United Methodist Church

300 Ninth Street NW North Canton, Ohio 44720

Phone: 330.499.6040 Fax: 330.305.1600 E-mail: ncfaith@faithumchurch.org Website: www.faithumchurch.org

November 2012

FIRST TUESDAY

What a great way to start the day and the month! Please join us every

First Tuesday of the month in the

Chapel at our Winter time of 8:30 a.m. for worship, prayer, and sharing.

Our upcoming presenters are: Jan Baker, sharing on “Thankfuls” on Tuesday,

November 6th (Election Day) and Butch Ransom on Tuesday, December 4th.

Many of us go out for breakfast afterwards!

Get up and get going on the

First Tuesday of each month.

FUN OVER 50 Our group will be attending the Canton Symphony Pops concert, Holiday Brass, on Sunday, December 16th, at 3:00 PM, at Umstattd Hall. This year the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps will be performing, as well as the Canton Symphony Chorus and two high school cho-ruses. If we have a group of 10 or more, prices for the mid-range tickets will be $19.20, if less than 10, the price is $24 or $19 for seniors. This group is open to all single men and women age 50+. Friends are always welcome to join us. If you have questions or would like to make reservations, call Bev Temple 330-244-8518 by November 5th.

Save the Date! Saturday November 10th, Sewing

for Missions is hosting a sewing clinic from 9am to

2pm in Robinson Hall. We will be making feminine

kits for Camphor Missions in Liberia. We need

people to cut fabric so sewing skills are not

necessary. Contact Sue Bell with questions

(330) 499.3620.

Circle of Love– will meet November 15th at 7:00pm in the

church parlor. Carol Shipman will be giving an update on Human Trafficking. Contact Betsy Gorrell with any questions. 330-352-7230

Lydia Circle-will meet November 14th at 12:00pm in Robinson Hall to

plan the Christmas Charity. Contact Emmajo Shearer with any questions 330-966-8730

Circle of Faith– will meet November 12th at 9am in a member’s

home. Please call Esther Brunt if you would like to attend or for more information. 330-499-7293

Rebecca Circle– will meet November 20th 12:00pm at

Beysleys. Please call Sharon Suderow for reservations if you would like to attend. 330-882-6560

UMW News

Do you feel that chill in the air? See the leaves changing and beginning to fall? Do you know what that means??!! It is Pumpkin Pie and Rice Pudding time!! The comforts of fall are right around the corner. Start looking for sign up sheets in the gathering area or outside the Family Life Center October 28th. Pies - $8.00, Rice Pudding- $4.00 for the small and $8.00 for the large. Pies and rice pudding will be available for pick-up November 18th. Payment will be taken at the time of pick-up. UMW is sponsoring a “Christmas Tea” December 2nd, 2:00PM to 4:00PM. Musical entertainment will be provided by VOCI. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Let us help you get into the Christmas spirit! **If you have a special teapot that could be displayed for decoration or used as a centerpiece on a table please notify Kim Wallick at 330-497-2462 or email @ Kwldrn@cs.com**

Asbury Fellowship Group invites members and friends to continue the Christmas Spirit by

enjoying together the Canton Symphony Concert Christmas Program - December 16th

@ 3pm in Umstattd Hall.

Group price is $19.20 each. Checks made out to Paul Blohm and mailed to him by November 16th. Hope to see you there! Merry Christmas!

CIRCLE NEWS

Get Connected at Faith UMC Check out one of the ongoing groups currently meeting or contact Faith’s Education Ministry Team to learn how you can get involved in or begin a new group for study, prayer, and growth in discipleship! God Sightings, Women’s Small Group, alternating Monday’s, 9:00 am, Meets at Samantha’s Restaurant, Contact Person: Lauralee Stiffler Covenant Bible Study, Mondays at 7:00 pm, Room 16, Contact Persons: Rob & Tory Christian Facilitators: Sue Bell and Laura Luikart David, Seeking a Heart Like His, Women’s Bible Study, Wednesdays at 9:15 am, West Parlor Facilitator: Linda Reynolds Effective Parenting in a Defective World: How to Raise Kids Who Stand Out From the Crowd, Wed @ 6:30 pm, West Parlor, Facilitator: Matt Hart, Director of Youth Ministries Faith Connections dinner begins at 6:00 pm, Childcare is available. That's Why I'm Here by Chris Spielman, Men's Life Study Group, Alternating Saturdays, 7:00 am at Variety’s Restaurant, Facilitator: Kim Reynolds Refuge for Parents: Sundays at 6:30 pm, West Parlor Facilitator: Kathy Schmucker, Director of Christian Education & Spiritual Formation

Adult Sunday School Classes meet at 9:45 & 11:00 on Sunday mornings!

Date: Tuesday, November 13th Time: 11:45 am to 2pm Program: Paul Stutzman Traveling Across America Whether it’s hiking the length of the Appalachian Trail or biking from Washington to Florida, author Paul Stutzman gets around! Join us in November to hear stories from his close encounters with America. Copies of his books will be available for purchase. Cost: ** $5/person **

** Please notice: the cost of our meal is increasing to $5 per person. **

Please call Betsy Douce with your reservation(330.494.3337) no later than Thursday, November 8th

Partners in Faith Date Night Parents! Need a night to reconnect with each other? We would love to have you. Simply contact Paige Bullock through the church office at 330-499-6040 Friday, November 9th Schedule: 6:15 Drop off the kids 6:30 Program in the chapel 7:00 Go out on your date 9:39 Pick up the kids

Retired Men meet for breakfast every Thursday at 7:15 AM at Susanna’s, 707 S. Main St in North Canton . Reservations are not required. All men are welcome. Contact is Dale Walters. Prayer Group meets on Tuesdays at 6:00AM in the

back of the balcony. Contact is Ron Crowl.

Canton Calvary Mission requests

Ramen Noodles For

November The Mission feeds over 500 families

monthly and appreciates all donations of non-perishable foods, personal hygiene and paper products. A marked box is located in

the gallery for contributions to the Food Pan-try. Thanks for your generous support.

It is once again time for the annual Coats for Christmas Drive sponsored by Canton Community

Christmas. Faith Church members have been generous

contributors. Last year over 300 coats were collected.

Beginning October 10 – December 7

th your slightly

used winter coats may be placed in the collection boxes located in the Gathering Area and the Family

Life Center. Thank you for your donations.

A Community Christmas is again collecting Christmas decorations and Christmas theme

items for its General Distribution in December. Please Call Jake Lebold at

330.499.6098 for donating any of these items.

Thank you for continuing to drop your coins and bills into the collection containers! Our 8

children at the New Horizon School continue to work hard. The new school year

starts in February. We will need another $1000 between now and then, so keep your

contributions coming! Consider making a gift to the fund as a Christmas gift for

someone or as a year-end contribution. Please continue your prayers for the children.

Community Christmas During the upcoming Christmas season, we will be helping families in need through Adopt-A-Family Community Christmas. Faith UMC has been joining with this mission for many years and this year we are needed all the more as there is an abundance of families in need! We will be looking for an assortment of sizes and gifts for multiple ages (Community Christmas does allow participants to only purchase gifts for the children, if so inclined.) Nancy King will be coordinating the contributions from Faith UMC by shopping for and wrapping the gifts. Help with both the shopping and wrapping is welcome. Anyone willing to make a financial donation may leave a check in the of-fice or give it to Nancy King. There will be a table set up in the Gathering Area on the Sundays throughout Novem-ber. Contact Nancy King with questions 330.499.2711.

This month our students have been working through a series entitled The Invisibles. This series examines the chal-lenges that many of us have faced with feeling invisible at certain points of our lives, seeing others who may be invisible to us right now, and gaining an understanding that we have never been invisible to God. Each week includes a discussion question/point that our parents and their students are encouraged to wrestle through together. The first week’s discussion point reads as follows, “Describe a time when you felt invisible.”

I think if we examined our lives there have been times that we all have felt invisible. There are probably times when

we have wished for someone to come up and talk to us but deep down were afraid that someone would because that would mean that we would actually have to talk to them. But what happens to us when someone does reach out and connect with us? What happens when someone notices that we are not invisible but rather that we have a unique and special story to tell? What happens when someone looks at our heart rather than passes a quick glance our direction?

A few years ago, I was serving with a group of students and adults at a homeless shelter in West Virginia as a part of a

mission trip experience. After our time of serving it was time for us to leave and head back to the church where we were stay-ing, however I noticed a young man out of the corner of my eye who struck me as someone who needed something else. I could have left with our group and missed out on his story but something (rather Someone, meaning God) made me stay. I found myself wandering over to the bed beside him and sat down across from him. Upon doing so we made small talk about his situation, family, and life. I found myself almost in tears as he shared about an illness he had that caused his family to leave him, which included three beautiful children. I listened to his story about how he was out of work, how he had served our country faithfully in the army, and so much more about his struggles. Throughout the conversation, I found myself crying with him as he shared his hurt so openly and honestly. This young man had been invisible for so long to so many people, that my heart just broke thinking about the hardships that he had endured. Without really thinking about it, I started to share about my faith and asked Jeremy if he would like to know more about a God who loves him and wants a relationship with him? He looked at me with tears in his eyes and said “YES!” I grabbed a couple of other adults and we started praying for Jeremy right then and there. After we finished he looked up at me with tears in his eyes and simply said “Thank you.” We made several offers to him to reconnect with us while we were there and he said he would be alright. As I went to bed that night I realized that God had seen Jeremy all along and he was never truly invisible to others even though he thought he was. The next morn-ing Jeremy showed up at the church we were staying at which proved to be a wonderful connection for him as he served alongside of us, began worshipping there, and eventually got a job helping him get back on his feet. I lost touch with Jeremy after our time together but I often think of him and pray for him wherever he is. I wonder how my life would have been different if I hadn’t stopped to listen to his story while seeking to connecting him to God’s Story.

When is a time in your life you have felt invisible? I’m sure that many of us can share stories of our own personal hurt

and pain when we were overlooked but what about the times we overlook others? My challenge to you this week is to find someone who may be invisible to others, and simply take time to listen to their story.

Next summer our students will be traveling to Rockford, Illinois to partner with Rockford Urban Mission for their sum-

mer mission trip. As we prepare for this trip we will be having a couple of fundraising opportunities that we wanted to make you aware of. First, we will be holding a brunch on Sunday, November 11 and second, our donation board will be going up the beginning of November as well.

As our students prepare for their mission trip to Rockford, Illinois in the summer of 2013 they have already started

earning their service/fundraising hours during the past few months. We have had students participate through: Teen Tech Team Vacation Bible School Weeding at Barb Whitacre’s house Date Night Habitat for Humanity

Our students are always looking for opportunities to serve others throughout the year. If you know of a service oppor-tunity, feel free to contact Susan Arnold (sarnold@faithumchurch.org) or Donny Bell (donnybell@gmail.com) or Matt Hart (mhart@faithumchurch.org). Thank you for your partnering with this life-changing ministry!

The Garden of Weedin’ and the salsa sales have been successful again. Thanks to our loyal workers, we have raised almost $800 to help feed the hungry in our area. A check for $375

was sent to the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank. They provide four meals for every dollar contributed, so our gift will provide 1500 meals. The balance of the money raised will provide food for a couple hundred people at Faith Kitchen on the last Saturday of the month. Our little plot of ground has yielded a wonderful harvest! Thanks be to God and to all of you who helped make this project such a success!

Guidestone, a Health and Wellness organization of the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church, has made a donation in our name to thank Faith Church for our hospitality. In August, Faith Church hosted a 2-day seminar with national speakers who equipped and empowered leaders who serve Stark County children and families. This gift was directed to benefit the children and families of Stark County.

The Trustees have established the Trustee Wall to inform the congregation of the

activities of the Trustees at the church and parsonage.

If you attend the second service on Sundays,

you know the images from the projectors have

become blurred. These are the original projectors from 2002. We hope to have new projectors installed in time for the holiday

season.

The heating and A/C units in the parlor have worn out. We are in the process of reviewing

bids to replace the units by year end. The Trustees have changed the electrical

supplier for the Church and parsonage and expect annual savings are to exceed $3,000.

Reminder : If you use either of the Church kitchens, please clean the equipment and

utensils and return it to where they are stored. Thanks!

The Stewardship Ministry Team and Communications Team have been very busy planning their fall programs. We are excited that most Time and Talent forms, Commitment forms, Living Faith Publication, and Stewardship Devotional will be available on line to complete or print out. In an effort to be good stewards of our resources we are not sending out mailing for these forms. We are hoping you will help our efforts by visiting our website at www.faithumchurch.org to find all the forms. For those of you who do not have access to a computer we are making forms available to you in the pews today and next Sunday. There is also a table in the Gathering Area with all the forms and publications.

Living Faith Publication

Stewardship Devotional

Separate Time and Talent forms for Adults (Beige) - Kids (White) - Youth (Blue) Also in your pews you will find Kleenex tissues with covers made and donated by our Sewing for Missions Group. We would like to thank them for their gift of time and talents.

Trustees Wall

Sunday School at Faith UMC “Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your

paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all

day long.” Psalm 25:4-5 Join us as together we grow and learn to KNOW,

LOVE & SERVE the Lord! Adults: Faith Bible Class, Conference Room, 9:45 am, Facilitator: Bob Snyder Faith Meets Life, West Parlor, 9:45 am, Facilitator: Kim Reynolds and Steve Golden 11:00 Adult Sunday School, Room 16, Join us as we explore some of the most basic and profound questions at the center of our faith. NEW OPPORTUNITIES: What studies would you like to see offered on Sunday morning? Share your thoughts & ideas with Faith’s Education Ministry Team! Youth: 11:00 am Middle School, Wesley Hall High School, Youth Room Courage: Developing Courage to Stand Strong Children: Faith Nursery, Room 18, 8:30, 9:45, & 11:00 Babies and Woddlers (birth through age 3) are cared for in a nurturing environment where little ones experience God’s love. Preschool Ages 3-5, Room 20, 9:45 & 11:00, Following Children’s Message November’s Theme: I can thank God with my whole heart. Elementary Students Grades K-2, Room 6, Grades 3-5, Room 8, 9:45 & 11:00, Following Children’s Message Living B.I.G. For God, Kids will explore ways they

LIVE their Belief in God as faithful followers of Jesus.

SMALL GROUPS “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord

and Savior Jesus Christ.”- 1 Peter 3:18

Faith UMC values small groups as a means of study, fellowship, sup-port, and service. We offer a wide variety of

small groups from which to choose. Some are ongoing from year to

year. Others are short-term, meeting for 6-8

weeks. All groups strive to support each other on the journey of faith!

Typical small groups include:

Bible Studies; Sunday School Classes; Church-wide

Studies; Prayer Groups; Meditation Groups; Book

Discussions; Social Issues; Service Groups; Wom-

en’s Studies, Men’s Studies; Parenting

Studies

Faith UMC currently has small groups meeting every day of the week. To learn more about getting involved in one of our current small groups, visit our website or pick up a brochure at the church information center in the Gathering Area or outside the Youth room. We are beginning to form new study and prayer groups for the season of Advent. Small Group leaders will be needed to facilitate our church-wide sermon and study series, Journey: Walking the Road to Beth-lehem. For more information or questions about faith for-mation opportunities and resources or about starting or getting involved in a small group, prayer group, or Bible study experience at Faith UMC, visit our website or contact Kathy Schmucker, Faith’s Director of Chris-tian Education & Spiritual Formation. 330-499-6040, kschmucker@faithumchurch.org

Pray for our Nation “If my people, who are called by my name, will

humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from

heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14

A prayer experience will be available in the

Gathering Area from November 2 – November 12 to guide us in praying for our country during the

upcoming election and in honor of Veteran’s Day. Come and pray at your convenience

during church office hours and evening activities.

Anyone interested in helping to create this experience, please

contact Kathy Schmucker, Director of Christian Education

Spiritual Formation.

Wednesday Night Faith Connections Weaving Faith into Life Fun & Faith for Kids and Families every Wednesday! Dinner begins at 6:00! Faith Kids program for kids in grades K-5 & Faith Parents, Adult Bible Study and Small Group, begins at 6:30. Nursery care is available! This past month our Faith Kids learned about World Communion and helped decorate bags for Faith’s Extend the Table Home Communion ministry. They are also learning what it means to be stewards of God’s creation and learning about ways that they can offer their time, talent, and treasure to God! This month they are working to collect items to pack shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child to help kids around the world learn about the love of Jesus! All are welcome! Invite your friends, come join the fun

and get connected at Faith Faith Kids pray for kids around the world!

Sparkle for Jesus

Family Advent Program

November 28

Featuring local author and Faith Friends Preschool par-ent, Jill Hardie. Jill will share the story and tradition behind her newly released book, The Sparkle Box. The Sparkle Box is a heartwarming picture book about a Christmas tradition that honors Jesus on Christmas day.

Join us at 6:00 pm for dinner (Reservations

Required by November 25 – cost for dinner is $3). Program & activities begin at 6:30 pm.

-Story time with author, Jill Hardie

-Advent activity centers for kids of all ages and

families

-Make your own Sparkle Box

-Book signing (Books will be available for

purchase.)

Bring a canned food item or box of cereal to support our holiday mission project. “Jesus taught us that whenever we do something for someone in need, we do it for Him. I think loving and caring for each other in His name is the greatest gift we could give to honor Jesus on His birthday." – Jill Hardie

Volunteers are also needed to help with this event.

Donations of clean, empty plastic jars with lids (such as

peanut butter jars) are also needed to help with the

activities. Please contact Kathy Schmucker, Sandy

Vaughn, Alina Dorto or Molly Meister for more

information.

Faith Formation Resources & Devotionals

Stop by the literature rack in the Gathering Area and outside the Youth Room & Family Life Center

for devotional resources and faith formation re-

sources for parents and grandparents.

Visit Faith’s Library/Media Center to explore ad-ditional resources to help you dig deeper into the

sermon messages and small group studies!

Our Lord places a high value on children and youth and so do we. As a church committed to excellence in ministry, Faith UMC strives to provide ‘safe sanctuary’ for all God’s children. We are continually seeking ways to improve and implement the best practices to protect the ministry of our congregation, our students and our volunteers in order to nurture their growth in faith.

On Saturday, October 6th our Church Board approved revisions to Faith UMC’s Safe Sanctuary Policy.

We thank Joe Shipman, our new Safe Sanctuary Ministry Group chairperson, and Gary Jones, past chairperson, and everyone who has served on this team for their work in updating our Safe Sanctuary policy. To view a copy of our current Safe Sanctuary Policy, please contact the church office.

Are you our next partner in ministry? There are still many opportunities to serve: Rocking little ones in Faith’s nursery, preschool teachers & helpers, shepherds & 2

nd adults for

elementary and youth Sunday School, Wednesday Night Faith Connections leaders & helpers, Adult Small Group, Prayer Group & Sunday School leaders, behind the scenes preparation, etc. Prayerfully consider how God is calling you to make a difference in the

lives of our children & youth! “We will tell the next generation the praise worth deeds of the Lord, His power, the wonders He has

done.” – Psalm 78:4

Over the last several weeks we have been exploring through our stewardship series how it is that God in Christ bears fruit in and through us for the sake of the world and for the sake of the kingdom of God. Jesus said, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches; those who abide in me, and I in them, bear much fruit; for apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:4-5). Fruit characterizes the life of the Christian steward. It is interesting to note that, in this passage above, Je-sus did not say, “You should bear fruit.” He stated that when we abide in him, it follows naturally that we will bear fruit. Paul explained to the Galatians what that fruit is: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control.” (Galatians 5:25-26). As children of God, we have this fruit because his Spirit lives in us. We do not bear fruit as a result of our own efforts. Our response to the Spirit is a response to the call of God upon our lives. The fruits that we share, our resources of TIME, TALENT and TREASURE, with the church are based up-on how we discern God calling us to use those gifts. We discover God’s will through his word and through prayer. As Paul prayed for the Colossians, we, too, can ask God “to fill [us] with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding . . . in order that [we] may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work . . .” (Colossians 1:9-10). God has plans and uses for our lives. When we abide in Christ, we will be fruitful. We will discover and follow his plan, and we will use the gifts he has given us in ministry to the people of the world. Thank you to all who have turned in their Commitment Cards indicating your discernment of God’s call up-on your life in the use of your TIME, TALENTS and TREASURES. For those who have not yet completed their Commitment Cards and/or turned them in to the office please consider how it is that God is calling you to use the gifts which he has given you.

MEMBERSHIP CARE Births: Wyatt Sajner born to Meredith & Dan Sajner. Proud grandmother is Carol Dawson. Birthdays: Marguerite Schwab, 90, October 20th Edwina Burt, 90, November 22nd Deaths: We extend our sympathy to: Bob Yoder and family on the death of Vicki Yoder, October 16, 2012. This month we received thanks you notes from: Herb and Bev Kimble

Thank You Notes are located on the bulletin board in Robinson Hallway.

Stephen Ministry: The next class for those who want to be trained as a Stephen Minister will begin Jan 17. If you would like to enroll or know more about Stephen Ministry, please contact any of our Stephen Leaders.

Our annual Leadership Training will be held on Tuesday, November 6, from 7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. The theme this year is “We Want You!” Please come on Election Day for practi-cal information specific to the ministries at Faith Church. A good portion of the evening will be about new processes

and new ideas on how our church can better communi-cate our message to each other and to our community. Please wear red, white and blue. Everyone who comes wearing their “I voted today” sticker from the polls will receive a prize!

Calling all Bakers! UMW is planning their annual Cookie Walk for Sunday, December 9th. Mark your calendars now! We need bakers to donate 6 dozen of your favorite homemade cookies. Cookies can be dropped off in the Robinson Hall kitchen on Friday, December 7th, from 9:00 to 4:00, or Saturday, December 8th, from 10:00 to noon. Please indicate if your cookies contain nuts. Thank you for your support. Proceeds benefit both local and global UMW missions. Questions? Contact Kathy Myers 330-361-4624. The Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring an

informational program, Long Term Care-Avoid Financial Disaster” on Thursday, November 15

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1:00PM at Faith Church. Attorney Richard Davis, a member of Faith UMC, will be the speaker. It is

free and open to the community.

Voices of Canton, Inc. offers “Sounds of the Season” to the community. VOCI will present a Holiday Concert at Faith Church on Tuesday, December 4

th at 7:30

PM. The concert is free and open to the community. Audience members will be asked to provide a free-will donation. Further information about VOCI can be found on the bulletin board in the hallway across from the library

Worship with Us: Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:45, & 11:00 Sunday School: 9:45 & 11:00

Get to Know Us: Reverends Steve & Cara Stultz Costello, Co-Pastors Sharyl Syler—Dir. of Administration & Finance Carmie Johnson—Communications Coordinator Kathy Schumucker—Dir. of Christian Ed. & Spiritual Formation Matt Hart—Dir. of Youth Ministry Lauralee Stiffler—Coordinator,Congregational Development Jan Bilek—Treasurer Susan Arnold—Youth Anministrator Alina Dorto—Dir. of Faith Friends Preschool

Contact Us: Phone: 330.499.6040 Fax: 330.305.1600 Email: ncfaith@faithumchurch.org Website: www.faithumchurch.org

Faith United Methodist Church 300 Ninth Street NW North Canton, OH 44720

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WORSHIP IN NOVEMBER

Nov 4 COMMUNIOIN All Day Prayer for our Nation Pastor Cara preaching 8:30 Andy Dolvin, Tenor 9:45 Praise Team 11:00 Chancel Choir & Andy Dolvin 9:45 & 11:00 Sunday School

Nov 11 Veteran’s Sunday Ron Luikhart all services 8:30 Celebration Bells 9:45 Praise Team 11:00 Carol & Cherub Choirs 9:45 & 11:00 Sunday School Nov 18 Pastor Steve preaching 8:30 Chancel Choir 9:45 Praise Team 11:00 Joy Unlimited 9:45 & 11:00 Sunday School

Nov 25 All Saints Sunday Pastor Cara preaching 8:30 Joy Unlimited 9:45 Praise Team 11:00 Chancel Choir 9:45 & 11:00 Sunday School

Volunteer Opportunities

Quilts to Share Every Tuesday, 9:00-11:30 Rooms 5 & 6

Betsy Oby, Chair

Stitchers Bring handwork

2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursdays, 2:00-4:00 in the parlor - Contact, Sue Kelley

Bixler Library

Thursdays, Noon to 2:00pm Candy Ziegler, Chair

Prayer Shawl Ministry

1st Thursday, 2:00-4:00 in the parlor

Sewing for Missions 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm RH Sue Bell, Chair

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 7:15a Men’s Breakfast

7:30a Women’s Breakfast

12:00p Library Volunteers

2:00p Prayer Shawl Ministry

7:00p Embracing the Prophets

2 3

4All Day Prayer for our Nation

Communion

Pastor Cara preaching

8:30 Andy Dolvin Tenor

9:45 Praise Team

11:00 Chancel Choir/Andy Dolvin

9:45 & 11:00 Sunday School

5:30 Joy Unlimited

6:30 REFUGE Youth

6:60 REFUGE Parent Group

5

9:00a Women’s Morning Study

7:00p Acts Bible Study

7:00p Covenant Bible Study

7:00p Meditation Group

7:00p Men’s Open Basketball

6

6:00a Men’s Prayer Group

8:00a First Tuesday Prayer Serv.

9:00a Quilts to Share

9:30 Celebration Bells

1:30 UMW Board Meeting

6:00p Boy Scouts

6:30 Women’s Bible Study

7:00p Leadership Training

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9:15a Women’s Morning Study

11:30a Church Staff Meeting

5:00pCarol Choir & Cherub Choir

6:00p Faith Connections

6:30 Faith Kids

6:30 Faith Parents

6:30 Sewing For Missions

7:30p Chancel Choir

8

7:15a Men’s Breakfast

7:30a Women’s Breakfast

12:00p Library Volunteers

2:00p Faith Stitchers

5:45p Boy Scouts

6:30p Stephen Ministry

7:00p Embracing the Prophets

7:00p Stewardship Ministry Team

9

Boy Scout camp-out

Fri-Mon

6:00p Date Night

10

Boy Scout camp-out

7:00a Men’s Life Study

9:00a Sewing for Missions

work day

11 Veteran’s Sunday

Ron Luikhart all services

Brunch after each service

8:30 Celebration Bells

9:45 Praise Team

11:00 Carol & Cherub Choirs

5:30 Joy Unlimited

6:30 REFUGE Youth

6:60 REFUGE Parent Group

12 9:00a Circle of Faith

9:00a UMW bake pumpkin pies

7:00p Acts Bible Study

7:00p Covenant Bible Study

7:00p Meditation Group

7:00p Men’s Open Basketball

7:00p Member Care Meeting

13 6:00a Men’s Prayer Group

9:00a Quilts to Share

9:30a Celebration Bells

11:45a Second Wind

6:30p Finance Meeting

6:30pWomen’s Bible Study

7:00p Boy Scouts

7:00pLay Leadership Ministry

14 9:15a Women’s Morning Study

11:30a Church Staff Meeting

12:00p Lydia Circle

5:00p Carol & Cherub Choirs

6:00p Faith Connections

6:30p Faith Kids

6:30p Faith Parents

7:00p Chancel Choir

15 7:15a Men’s Breakfast

7:30 Women’s Breakfast

12:00p Library Volunteers

2:00p Faith Stitchers

5:45p Boy Scouts

6:30p Circle of Love

7:00p Trustees

16 6-8p Scout pop corn

pick up

17 9-11a Scout pop corn pick up

18 Pastor Steve preaching

9-12 Pie & Pudding sale

4:00 Charge Conference

5:30 Joy Unlimited

6:30 REFUGE Youth

6:60 REFUGE Parent Group

19

9:00a Women’s Morning Study

6:30p Youth Ministry Team

7:00p Acts Bible Study

7:00p Covenant Bible Study

7:00p Meditation Group

7:00p Men’s Open Basketball

20 7:00a Men’s Prayer Group

9:00a Quilts to Share

9:30a Celebration Bells

6:30p Women’s Bible Study

7:00p Boy Scouts

7:00p Community Thanksgiving

Service at First Christian

Church

21 9:15a Women’s Morning Study

11:30a Church Staff Meeting

5:00p Carol & Cherub Choirs

6:30 Sewing for Missions

7:30P Chancel Choir

22 23

OFFICE

CLOSED

24 Faith Kitchen

25 All Saints Sunday

Pastor Cara preaching

8:30 Joy Unlimited

9:45 Praise Team

11:00 Chancel Choir

5:30 Joy Unlimited

6:30 REFUGE Youth

6:60 REFUGE Parent Group

26 7:00p Acts Bible Study

7:00p Covenant Bible Study

7:00p Meditation Group

7:00p Men’s Open Basketball

27 6:00a Men’s Prayer Group

9:00a Quilts to Share

9:30a Celebration Bells

6:30p Women’s Bible Study

7:00p Boy Scouts

7:00p SPRC

28 9:15a Women’s Morning Study

11:30a Church Staff Meeting

5:00p Carol & Cherub Choirs

6:00p Faith Connections

6:30p Faith Kids

6:30p Faith Parents

6:30p Sparkle for Jesus

Advent Program

7:00p Chancel Choir

29 7:15a Men’s Breakfast

7:30a Women’s Breakfast

12:00p Library Volunteers

2:00p Faith Stitchers

5:45p Boy Scouts

30 All day Scout Camp-out

5:00p FFPS Parent Night Out

November 2012

Join us for Lunch & Conversation

Join us for Lunch & Conversation