Saturday, December 27, 2014

It's still Christmas at Faith Church!

Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. and worship service at 10:30.
There will be carols!

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Christmas Eve service

It's carols by candlelight tonight at Faith Church, starting at 5 p.m.
The Christmas Eve service is always a peaceful, reflective time, steeped in joy.

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Night of Wonder

Aberdeen Faith Christmas program is during the service Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.. Three Aberdeen Central Drama Club students and assorted angels, and others, will present a look at the nativity story from the shepherds' point of view in this brief readers theater production.

During the service, the candle of righteousness will be lit, and Pastor Jack's message will be "I'll be Home for Christmas."

On Wednesday, Christmas Eve, Faith holds a quiet and lovely candlelight service at 5 p.m. The message will be "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day."





Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Advent Services at Faith Church

ADVENT 2014

at 

FAITH UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

503 S. Jay Street, Aberdeen, SD


Jack Erickson, pastor  448-2900, 290-5506
9 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
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Nov. 30
10:30 a.m. - Advent 1 - The Candle of Light
Isaiah 9:2-7  “The Day of Light”

Dec. 07
10:30 a.m. - Advent 2 - The Candle of Prophecy
Malachi 3.1-4 "Perhaps Not What We Expect”
 A Service of Holy Communion – All are welcome!

Dec. 14
10:30 a.m. - Advent 3 - The Candle of Joy
Colossians 3.12-17 “God Rest You Merry”

Dec. 21
10:30 a.m. Advent 4 - The Candle of Righteousness
 Luke 2.1-20       “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”
   Christmas Program during worship

Dec. 24
5:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE
Luke 2:1-20 “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Snow may be falling but...

Though snow has begun to fall outside, Faith Church is warm inside and all are welcome. Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. At around 10, there is a coffee and conversation time and then at 10:30, worship begins. Hope you can join us!

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Sunday school kicks off this week!

 Saturday, UMW meets in the fellowship hall.
 The summer schedule has ended at Faith Church, and now Sunday school starts up again. Adults and kids meet at 9 a.m. Sunday.
 Communion will take place during the service on Sunday.

Sunday, August 24, 2014

This morning

Church at Faith remains on summer schedule, with worship at 10:30 a.m.
Next week, Aug. 31,  it's Celebration Sunday and a potluck following service in the fellowship hall.


Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Nothing can separate us

Sunday, Pastor Jack speaks on Romans 8: "The Love from which Nothing can Separate Us" Service starts at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Again, the Farmer

Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The message will be, "Again, the Farmer."

There is still time to contribute to the "No Bake Sale." See Donna Seaton or Margaret Rieger.

Saturday, July 12, 2014

The Story

Church this week is at 10:30 a.m.

The message will be "The Story," and Pastor Jack will be in Matthew 13.

Prayer group meets Wednesday at noon.

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Endless Line of Splendor

Sunday, church starts at 10:30 a.m. The message will be: Endless Line of Splendor. Communion will be offered.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

He Ain't Heavy

Faith Church is on its summer schedule and meets for worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays.

This week, the message is "He Ain't Heavy."
UMW is currently holding the No Bake Sale, so you can avoid baking brownies, pies and cookies in the heat, avoid the calories, and just contribute to the good work of the women's group. See Margaret Rieger or Donna Seaton for more information.


Saturday, June 7, 2014

UMW Sunday

Faith Church observes UMW Sunday this week. Evelyn Cooper, formerly of Faulkton, will be giving the meditation, titled "Forgive and Forget."

Women of the congregation will take on various roles during the service.

Worship begins at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Jack and Kathy Erickson, and Bob Seaton are away at annual conference this week.

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Confirmation Sunday

Faith Church celebrates Confirmation Sunday this week. Isaac Seaton, Tiffany Schilling and Laurelyn Marmorstein will take part as confirmands during the service.

Worship begins at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, April 18, 2014

Easter Sunday

The Lord is risen indeed, and Faith Church celebrates!

 If it's been a while since you've visited, what better time than Easter week? Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. The youth will follow clues that point to Easter verses in the book of John to find a treasure at the end.

At 10, there is a coffee and fellowship time, and at 10:30 worship begins.

The sanctuary will ring with Easter hymns, and fragrance from candles and lilies will tint the air. Rev. Jon Damaska will give the message from scripture in the book of Mark.

We'll pray, affirm our faith and sing.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Maundy Thursday

Faith Church will hold a communion vespers service for Maudy Thursday at 7 p.m. All are welcome to partake. Rev. Jon Damaska will be leading the service.

Easter Sunday worship service is at 10:30 a.m., with Sunday school at 9 a.m.

Friday, March 28, 2014

Children of the Light

Faith Church observes the fourth Sunday in Lent this week. Sunday school, including confirmation class, will be at 9 a.m., and worship starts at 10:30 a.m.
The sermon will be "Children of the Light" and the scripture includes passages in Ephesians.

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Breaking Down Barriers

Faith Church meets at 9 a.m. for Sunday school. Adults meet in the lounge, and confirmation class meets in the study of Pastor Jack's office.

At 10:30 worship begins, and the message is "Breaking Down Barriers." Pastor Jack will be in John 4.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Teach us to Pray

Faith Church observes the first Sunday in Lent this week. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 9 a.m. The message is, "Teach Us to Pray."

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Communion Sunday

Faith church shares the Lord's Supper this week as we continue in the season of Epiphany.
Church begins with Sunday school at 9 a.m. Youth will continue with confirmation class.
At 10:30, worship begins in the sanctuary. The message will be: "Alone with God," and Pastor Jack will look at verses in Matthew 17.
Women meet in the Fellowship Hall after the service for a UMW meeting.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Say what?!?

Faith Church observes Epiphany 7 this week. Sunday school, including youth confirmation class, begins at 9 a.m. and worship starts at 10:30 a.m. The message this week is from Matthew 5 and the sermon title is "Say what?!?"

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Mature in the Faith

Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. Worship is at 10:30. The message this week is "Mature in the Faith."

Friday, January 31, 2014

Does Faith Really Make a Difference?

Faith Church takes part in the Lord's Supper this Sunday.  
Everyone is welcome to share this holy meal, for this is not the table of any particular church. It is the table of our Lord and all are welcome to come to it. 

Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. and worship is at 10:30 a.m. 

The message this week is "Does Faith Really Make a Difference?"

After the service, UMW meets in the fellowship hall.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Let me introduce you to Jesus

Faith Church observes the third week of Epiphany this week with services starting at 9 a.m. (Sunday school for adults and youth), followed by worship at 10:30 a.m. The message will be

Let Me Introduce You to Jesus. 

Pastor Jack will be in the first chapter of the book of John.

After the service, a board meeting will take place. 
Wednesday noon to 2 p.m. the prayer group meets.

Next Sunday, Feb. 2, we participate in communion. Also, UMW meets after the service in the dining room

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Illumined, Strengthened, Purified

Sunday, adult and youth Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30. The message will be, Illumined, Strengthened, Purified and the scripture is from Matthew 4.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

A Dream Realized

Sunday, Faith Church begins at 9 a.m. for Sunday school. At 10:30 a.m., worship begins. We celebrate Epiphany, and the message will be, A Dream Realized.