Beautiful Christmas Eve Candlelight service

Faith Church observes a time of peace and reflection during its service of candles and carols Thursday, at 5 p.m.

Scripture, congregational singing and a mediation are part of this brief but lovely time, and it ends with each person taking and sharing light from individual candles as we sing Silent Night.

Fourth Week of Advent

Faith Church celebrates the Day of Righteousness
by lighting the fourth candle of Advent this week.
We will also be singing the following carols:

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

He Is Born

There’s a Song in the Air

Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Also, youth and Sunday school children will present a short piece called
A Wondrous, Wooly Christmas.

The sermon is titled "With Fresh Eyes."

Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:30. There is still room for more lambs in the Sunday school presentation.

We will have a service of candles and carols at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve

This week:
Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday, Dec. 22,  7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24,  7:30 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 27, 8 p.m.

Prayer Wed., Dec. 23, noon-2 p.m.

A Service of Candles & Carols Thurs., Dec. 24, Christmas Eve

Rejoicing

It's the third week of advent, and Faith church is excited. The kids are getting ready for next week's Christmas program and college students are returning to the congregation.

This week, we light the pink candle of

 REJOICING

“The desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose,” says the King James version of Isaiah 35.1.

The prophet was looking forward to the redemption of Zion. On this day of rejoicing, like a sudden, brief parting of the clouds, we are called to rejoice in anticipation of our coming King. The focus of our attention on the advent wreath moves from the somber purple to the rosy pink, and the legends and stories and hymns sing of blossoming as well as light. 

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

Second Sunday in Advent at Faith

ADVENT 2 - THE PROPHECY

On this second Sunday in Advent we celebrate the Messiah prophecy foreshadowed in Genesis, Numbers and proclaimed by such Old Testament voices as the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Micah and Malachi, and repeated by John the Baptist.

Isaiah also foretold John’s coming. “A voice cries, ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.’”(Is40.3) John te Baptist was the voice in the desert when Jesus came to Bethany, beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing. John, seeing him, saw the Spirit descend as a dove from Heaven and remain upon him, and he cried out, “And I have seen and borne witness that this is the son of God.” (Jn1.28-34)

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

UMW meets after the service in the fellowship hall 2016

If you haven't picked up your 2016 Faith calendar, see Art.

First Sunday of Advent

Faith Church celebrates the first Sunday of Advent this week.  We'll be lighting the Candle of Light.

ADVENT 1 - FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT

The first candle on the Advent wreath leaps into light. The Church Year begins.

This is a holy season, the time when Christians prepare their minds and hearts to receive anew god’s greatest gift.

Slowly the darkness of fear recedes. Slowly the shadows of sin fall back. The light that is to illumine our night is ahead. In worship prayer and thanksgiving we prepare ourselves. All Christendom waits in joyful expectation.

The Son of God will come. Through him we will know the Father. Light and love will reign!

Rev. Eldon Reich will be preaching, in the absence of Rev. Jon Damaska, in the absence of Pastor Jack.
Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. and worship is at 10:30.

This week, prayer group meets at noon Wednesday. UMW meets Sunday after church in the fellowship hall.

Thanksgiving Week

Sunday, church school will be at 9 a.m. for kids and adults.
Worship is at 10:30. Between Sunday school and worship, there will be coffee and fellowship in the greeting area.

The message Sunday is from 2 Timothy and titled "A Laying of the Kindling."
The youth will present the "Reader's Digest" version of the Abram story during the service, and there will be special music.

Congregational singing includes the following hymns:

“Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”

“Now Thank We All Our God”

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
    and the Hymn of Sending Out:  “Shalom”

Faith will join North Highlands United Methodist for a Thanksgiving service 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m.

Then, Sunday, November 29, Faith will celebrate the first Sunday of Advent and light a candle on the advent wreath. It is the "Day of Light."

There will be music from Musicians of Faith, and the ancient word, the scripture, is from Isaiah 9.

The contemporary word comes from Rev. Jon Damaska and called "A Time to Wait."
The hymns will be as follows:

“O Come, Emmanuel”

“Lift Up Your Heads”

“Rejoice, The Lord Is King”

Hymn of Sending Out                    

“Shalom”

Children of the Light

Harvest Festival is this week at Faith Church. Members are asked to bring non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army, and Harvest offerings will be doubled by the church.

Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. Worship is at 10:30.
The message Sunday during the worship service is "Children of the Light."
Pastor Jack will be in Ephesians 5.

Hymns: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”

     “This Is My Song”

      “Ye Servants of God”

What's on for this week?

Saturday, Nov. 7,  is the Charge Conference at the church. 10 a.m. Pizza to be served.

Sunday, Nov. 8, church school for kids and adults starts at 9 a.m., followed by a fellowship and coffee time. (Say hi to our new barista, Lee Schaunaman!)
Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.
The message this week is The Greatest Gift, and Pastor Jack will be in Mark 12.
Hymns in the service include I'll Praise my Maker while I have Breath, The God of Abraham, and I am Thine, O Lord

Wednesday, Nov. 11,  the prayer group meets from noon to 2 p.m. at the church
On Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous meets at the church.
Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets again at the church.
Next Sunday Nov 15,  is Fall Harvest Festival Sunday: offerings will be received for Salvation Army and Safe Harbor, and other gifts that donors may designate. All receipts will be matched from our Mission Funds!

What is holy?

Lots of exciting happenings at Faith Church coming up.
 As usual, the prayer group meets from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Faith.
On Thursday, Narcotics Anonymous meets at the church at 7:30 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. Saturday.
 Sunday, church school for kids and adults, starts at 9 a.m. The younger kids are learning the 23rd Psalm through many fun activities. Older kids will be in James this week and back in Genesis next week. Adults are studying the book of Acts.
 Worship starts at 10:30 a.m., after a coffee and fellowship time.
  The message will be "What is Holy?" from Mark 7.
  After the service, United Methodist Women group meets in the fellowship hall. Thank Offerings.will be collected.
  On Saturday, November 7, at 10 a.m., Faith will hold its Charge Conference (with pizza)! Charge!
  Then, on Nov. 15th, the Fall Harvest Festival will take place, with special offerings for the Salvation Army and Safe Harbor, as well as other designated gifts. All receipts will be doubled from our Mission Funds!

Pastor Jack and Kathy are back!

Church begins with Sunday school at 9 a.m., followed by a time of coffee and fellowship. Then, worship starts at 10.
Jack and Kathy are back from vacation. They may not be tanned, but they are rested and ready!
Prayer is Wednesday, noon to 2 p.m.

Check bulletin or call for Narcotics Anonymous dates and times this week.
The Charge conference will be Saturday, November 7.

Whose fault is it, anyway?

Church school starts at 9 a.m. Sunday, and worship is at 10:30, with a coffee/fellowship time in between.

The message will be "Whose fault is it, anyway?" and the scripture is Psalm 137.

Esther

Today, Sunday school for adults and children, begins at 9 a.m.
Afterward, there is a coffee and fellowship time.
Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. and while Kathy and Pastor Jack are attending Jack's 50th reunion at Dakota Wesleyan, Art Marmorstein will fill in with a message from the story of Esther.

A fish story

Faith Church is in its fall schedule now, with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:30.

This week, Pastor Jack will be in Mark 1, with a sermon entitled "A fish story."

Methodist Two-step

Faith Church meets Sunday, with Sunday school for adults and kids, starting at 9 a.m.
Worship is at 10:30 a.m., and the message is "Methodist Two-Step."

How Is It With Your Soul?

Sunday is UMW Sunday. The message is "How is it with your Soul?"
Worship begins at 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Jack and Kathy are away this week.
Sunday school will start a new year Sept. 6

An Edifice Complex

A late post, but in just a few minutes, Sunday service for Faith Church will be starting. Church starts at 10:30 a.m. and the sermon is titled An Edifice Complex.

Sunday school starts the new year Sept. 6.

I Like Bread

The message Sunday, from John 6, is "I Like Bread."  Service starts at 10:30 a.m. At 2 p.m., UMW will be visiting Bertha Brenner at Bethesda to wish her a happy birthday.
 

Blue Moon

Blue moon peaking between cross tower and trees over Faith Church tonight.

Saturday, UMW meets at the home of Bev McComsey. Sunday, worship is at 10:30 a.m. and the message has something to do with a million frog legs. Show up to find out more. All are welcome.

And So I Pray

Sunday worship begins at 10:30 a.m.
The message will be "And So I Pray," and the scripture reading is from Ephesians.

Calendar

Sunday evening,  7 p.m. Music with Michael Marmorstein, piano
and Dalton Schutte cello here in our sanctuary.
Wed July 29th Noon – 2 p.m. Prayer Group at Faith
Thursday July 30th 7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous
Fri. July 31 st 7 p.m. Wedding reception for Kim(Schilling) and Zach Boettcher in Faith Dining Room, all welcome!
Sat August 1st 10 a.m. United Methodist Women at Bev McComsey’s 1016 1st Ave SE #2048:00PM Narcotics Anonymous

One in Christ

Worship this week begins at 10:30 a.m. The message is "One in Christ."
On Sun. July 26, an evening of cello and piano sonatas will be at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary with musicians Dalton Schutte and Michael Marmorstein

On Friday, July 31st, at 7:00  p.m. there will be a wedding reception for Kim and Zach Boettcher in the dining room.

Sunday Message Title: Church is Closing for Good

Hmmm. We'll just have to be here Sunday to see what Pastor Jack means by this ominous title. Sunday worship starts at 10:30 a.m. The scripture is Mark 6:14-15,

Hymns: God of Grace and God of Glory, O Young and Fearless Prophet,  Dear Lord and Father of Mankind,

Calendar
Wed 15th Noon – 2PM Prayer Group at Faith
Thu 16th 7:30PM Narcotics Anonymous
Sat 18th  8:00PM Narcotics Anonymous
Sun 19th 10:30AM – Worship
Fri 31  st 7:00PM Wedding reception for Kim(Schilling) &; Zach BoetcherIn Faith UMC Dining Room

UMW Meets Tomorrow

Faith Church United Methodist Women meet tomorrow (Friday) at 10 a.m. at the church.

Because the Fourth of July this year was on a Saturday, the meeting was moved to the next week.

Summer Sundays

Summer services at Faith Church start at 10:30 a.m. Those who come early can enjoy coffee and conversation before worship. This week, Pastor Jack was in Nehemiah and Exodus. He spoke of tradition: when it's good and when it's not. The congregation participated in Holy Communion, a tradition we follow, most often on the first Sunday of the month.

You're in MY pew!

Sunday, the message is "You're in my Pew!" and the scripture is Ephesians 1:15-23.
Sunday school, for kids and adults, is at 9 a.m. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m.
The prayer group meets Wednesday at noon,
Narcotics Anonymous meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and again Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 25 is Memorial Day Sunday and also Celebration Sunday.

Ants are Busy

Here are activities for this week at Faith Church

Wednesday, May 6   noon to 2 p.m. prayer group
Thursday, May 7   7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous at Faith
Saturday, May 9    8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous at Faith
Sunday, May 10  9 a.m.Church School, 10:30AM Worship

The message Sunday is "Ants are Busy."

Send us the people...no one else wants?

We celebrate the fourth week of the Easter season this week at Faith.

This is what's in store on Sunday:

Sunday school for kids and adults starts at 9 a.m. 

Worship is at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Jack will speak on I John 3:16, and the message is "Send us the people...no one else wants?"

What's ahead?

Wednesday, April 29th  noon to 2 p.m. Prayer Group
Thursday, April 30th   7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous at Faith

Saturday, May 3rd   10:00 a.m.  United Methodist Women/church

Sunday, May 4th  8:00PM Narcotics Anonymous at Faith 

9:00AM Church School, 10:30AM Worship with Holy Communion

I don't care what the Smiths do

This week at Faith Church

Sunday, April 19  9 a.m. Sunday school for kids and adults
                            10:30 a.m. Worship. Message: I don't care what the Smiths do

Wednesday, April 22 12-2 Prayer Group
Thursday, April 23  7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous at Faith
Saturday, April 25  10:30 a.m. Clergy/spouse w/Bishop@Watertown
                                     8 p.m.  Narcotics Anonymous at Faith Sunday,
Sunday, April 26   9 a.m. Church School
                 10:30 a.m. Worship

Easter is not a day

Sunday, Pastor Jack will be in John chapter 20, and the sermon is titled "Easter is Not a Day."
Sunday school is at 9 a.m. with worship at 10:30 a.m.

EASTER SUNDAY!

 Easter Services at Faith Church begin with Sunday school at 9 a.m. At 10 or so, there is an informal coffee and fellowship time.
Worship is at 10:30 a.m.
The message is called "No Neat Little Package."
Everyone is welcome.

Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday

Faith Church observes Maundy Thursday at 7 p.m. Thursday evening. with holy communion. The message is "We Are All Called."




Sunday, the Easter service begins with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30. The message will be "No Neat, Little Package."

Spring? Really?

Sunday is Palm Sunday, and Faith will be celebrating, starting at 9 a.m. with Sunday school, and following at 10:30 a.m. with worship. Pastor Jack's message will be "Spring? Really?"

Bishop Ough Coming Sunday

Faith Church welcomes Bishop Bruce Ough this Sunday. He will be joining us for morning worship.
The youth will present special music and a potluck dinner will follow the service.
Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. followed by a coffee and fellowship time.
Worship begins at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Boredom Busters

A news station announces Sunday boredom busters, but here's a thought. Church!

At Faith Church, it's the second Sunday in Lent and not too late to get into the spirit of the Lenten season.

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

No UMW this month

Faith UMW will meet next on March 1.

For church, Sunday school starts at 9 and worship service is at 10:30 a.m.
It may be cold outside, but it's warm at Faith!