Christmas!

Faith Church celebrated Christmas with a wonderful, warm and joyous service Christmas morning.

Christmas services this week

Saturday, Faith Church will hold a 5 p.m. candlelight service in the sanctuary. The message is called Immanuel.

Christmas Sunday, worship begins at 10:30 a.m. God Rest You Merry is the name of the message.

Ultra-cold temps mean no service Sunday, Dec. 18

Faith Church decided to cancel services for Dec. 18 to protect members from severe temperatures. It's rare for Faith to cancel a service, but this is one of those rare occasions.

We plan to hold services on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, however.
Saturday is the 5 p.m. candlelight service for Christmas Eve and 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning -- Christmas morning -- will be our Christmas service.

All are welcome.

The kids program will either be Christmas Eve or another time, depending on when the cast is next assembled.

Can Christmas happen today?

Faith Church continues to enjoy the Advent season Sunday with a service of celebration and reflection.

The kids will present their program, A Mannequin Challenge Christmas, during the morning service.

Pastor Jack will be in Luke 2 with a message called "Can Christmas Happen Today?"

We will be singing Advent and Christmas carols.

Harvest Festival offerings of food for local food ministries and money (that will be matched by the church) for various charities will be accepted through the first of the year.

A Christmas Eve service will be Saturday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m., and a Christmas morning service will be at 10:30 a.m.

The forecast for Sunday, Dec. 18, (as of now) puts the morning low as -29 degrees. Be very careful!

Advent services

Faith Church advent services started this week. Sunday, we will light the candle of prophecy. Pastor Jack's message is "Gold, Circumstance and Mud," and he'll be in Philippians.

Advent Season

Faith Church begins Advent Sunday morning. Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. and worship is at 10:30.

Smash!

This morning, Art Marmorstein gives the message from Jeremiah, called "Smash!" Worship begins at 10:30 a.m.

Happiness

Sunday is United Methodist Women Sunday, and the women are providing the service.
The meditation, by Evelyn Cooper, is on happiness, and the scripture is from Matt. 5.
Hymns include, Happy the Home When God is There and God be With You 'Til we Meet Again.

Forgiving Hearts

Faith Church meets at 10:30 a.m. Sunday for worship.
The message is Forgiving Hearts, and Pastor Jack will be in Luke 13. Hymns include Love Divine, All Loves Excelling; There's a Wideness in God's Mercy and O Day of God, Draw Nigh.

This week:
Wed, Aug. 24 Noon to 2 p.m, Prayer Group at Faith.

Narcotics Anonymous

Tues. Aug 23  7 p.m. 

and Thurs. Aug. 25  7 p.m.

and Sat. Aug. 27  8 p.m.

Next Sunday, August 28 is United Methodist Women's Day

UMW No-Bake Sale is still underway

Fifth Annual 'Last' Garage Sale!

No, the church is not having a garage sale. This is just the title of Sunday's message.
Church begins at 10:30 a.m. with a coffee and fellowship time beforehand. Pastor Jack will be in Luke 12.
This week, the prayer group meets from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday. Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 8 p.m. on Saturday.
It's not too late to contribute to the No Bake Sale, a way to do some good in the community and beyond.
See you Sunday!

“To His Amazement, The Bear Dropped to His Knees!”

Faith Church meets at 10:30 again this Sunday. Pastor Jack and Kathy are back, and Jack's message is “To His Amazement, The Bear Dropped to His Knees!”
Hymns in the service include Christ is Made the Sure Foundation; Oh, Master, Let Me Walk with Thee; and Prayer, the Soul's Sincere Desire.

Prayer group meets Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m.

A recital of music by Emily Davis and Michael Marmorstein, and Laurelyn Marmorstein, will take place at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary. For those staying after church to hear the recital, pizza will be provided.

Impossible things are happening every day

This Sunday, as Pastor Jack and Kathy visit Crosby, N.D., Art Marmorstein steps in and speaks on passages in Colossians 1. His sermon title is "Impossible things are happening every day."

Also on Sunday, Vacation Bible School starts. This takes place at North Highlands United Methodist Church as a joint effort of the two churches. Registrations starts at 5:30 p.m.  (You can also register online here.)

The No Bake Sale is still going on. If you have something to contribute in lieu of baking in summer and buying back your baked goods, see Donna Seaton or Margaret Rieger. Last year, the women's group was able to contribute to many good causes because of your generous donations.

A Picture is Worth...

Baptism is the theme this Sunday.

Pastor Jack will be in Acts 19, speaking on John the Baptist's and Jesus' baptisms. And we will also have a baptism during the service.

After the service, UMW meets in the fellowship hall.

Hymns in the service include Happy the Home, Children of the Heavenly Father and Where Charity and Love Prevail.

This week, Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm and Saturday at 8pm.
Vacation Bible School with (and at) North Highlands will be July 17 - 21.
The No Bake Sale is still going on. 
  Last year, the women's group was able to give nearly $1,000 to local and international needs, including the Salvation Army, Kids Against Hunger, World Service Blankets and many more. You can be a part of this work this year, simply by NOT BAKING! See Donna Seaton or Margaret Rieger.

Death for Him Becomes Life for Us

Faith Church celebrates Communion this Sunday, and observes Independence Sunday. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m.

The message is "Death for Him Becomes Life for Us"

Songs in the service include This is My Song, America and America the Beautiful.

There is still time to not bake anything for the No Bake Sale. See Donna Seaton or Margaret Rieger if you have something to contribute to UMW in place of baked goods. Last year, the women's group contributed hundreds of dollars to local and international charities through your generous contributions.

UMW will not meet this week but will meet July 10 instead.

Outdoor Service this week

Faith Church will be traveling to Britton this week for an outdoor service at Pastor Jack and Kathy's place.

The address is 811 4th Ave. in Britton. See map a few posts below.

The Ericksons will provide BBQ and buns, lemonade and coffee. We bring the rest for a potluck.

Hope to see you there!

Sucking life?

Pastor Jack is at conference this week, and stepping in is history professor Art Marmorstein.
His message, from Galatians, is "I'm sucking life," and he uses the image from Princess Bride where Wesley's life is being sucked out of him by a torture machine.

Your guess is as good as ours.

Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. Come early for coffee and fellowship.

Holy Mystery

This week, church begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school will resume in the fall. The message is "Holy Mystery," and Pastor Jack will be in Luke Chapter 7.

Next week, Jack, Kathy and Bob will be at the annual conference in Sioux Falls. Filling in for Jack will be Art Marmorstein, professor of history at NSU.

The NO Bake Sale continues. If you have an item not to bake, please see Donna Seaton or Margaret Rieger for details.

Britton Caravan trip

Kathy and Pastor Jack have invited the congregation to join them in Britton for an outdoor potluck/picnic church service at their home. It will be 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 26. The Ericksons will provide BBQs and buns, as well as coffee and lemonade, and we bring the rest.

The address is 811 4th Ave in Britton, SD. Map to Erickson's
Picture of House

Nearer to God

Faith Church meets for worship Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for kids and adults is at 9 a.m.

The message this week is "Nearer to God," and Pastor Jack will be in Romans 5.

Hymns include "I Sing the Mighty Power of God," "Stand by Me," and "There's a Spirit in the Air."

Calendar
Narcotics Anonymous: Tuesday, May 24 - 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 28  -- 8 p.m

Prayer: Wednesday, May 27  noon

Ruth Eberhart's 95th birthday celebration: Sunday, May 29 after church, with Potluck

So That Jesus Can Come in ........if He Is Passing By

Faith Church celebrates Pentecost tomorrow. We meet at 9 a.m. for Sunday school. At 10:30, worship begins.

The message is So That Jesus Can Come in ...if He Is Passing By.

Hymns in the service include

Holy Ghost our Hearts Inspire
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
O, Spirit of the Living God

This week Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m.

Prayer group meets noon - 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Paul's Prayer

This week, the message is Paul's Prayer, and Pastor Jack will be in Ephesians 1. Sunday school is at 9 a.m. and Worship starts at 10.

The Proof of Christianity is...

Spring has sprung, and Faith Church welcomes back snow birds! It's good to see you again after the long winter.

Sunday school for kids and adults is at 9 a.m., followed by a coffee and fellowship time. Lee Schaunaman is Faith's relatively new barista. Make sure, also to grab a Faith Coffee mug in the narthex.

Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. We are happy to have Lorri Rieck playing preludes and hymns now. Thank you, Lorri!

The sermon this week is called "The Proof of Christianity is..." and Pastor Jack takes his inspiration from the book of Acts.

Hymns this week include Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee, O Church of God United and Spirit of the Living God.

I Didn't Know He Was Lost

Faith Church meets Sunday for Sunday school at 9 a.m. Afterwards, there is a coffee and fellowship time until 10:30 a.m. when the worship service begins. The message this week is from Acts 9 and titled "I Didn't Know He was Lost."

Photo Credit: Fr Lawrence Lew, O.P.

After the service will be a THRIVE meeting on strengthening churches, headed by Pastor Lou Whitmer from the North Highlands church. It would be great to have folks present for this.

This week:

Narcotics Anonymous

Tue April 12th 7pm

Thu 14th 7pm 

Sat April 16th 8pm

Prayer Group

Wed  April 13th

Noon–2pm 

Communion Sunday

This Sunday is the first Sunday of the month, and that means it's Communion Sunday. All present are welcome to partake of communion at Faith.
Sunday school is at 9 a.m.  Worship is at 10:30 a.m.

The message Sunday is Who Needs the Church? and Pastor Jack will be in John 20.

Hymns include For the Beauty of the Earth, To God be the Glory, and Where Charity and Love Prevail.

UMW meets directly after the service in the fellowship hall.

Second generation coffee mugs are available in the narthex. Give one to a friend!

Easter Sunday service at Faith Church

Faith Church holds its Easter worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
At 9 a.m., Sunday school begins for kids and adults.
The Easter message is "What Happened?" and Pastor Jack will be in John 20.
Hymns include "Christ the Lord is Risen Today," "The Day of Resurrection," and "Christ is Alive."
We welcome everyone to the service and would be happy to meet visitors and friends.

Today is Maundy Thursday

Faith Church holds a Maundy Thursday service tonight at 7 p.m., a time of contrition and communion and remembering the Last Supper 

Hear the good news. The One who is

our example is our Savior!

The Rocks and Stones will Sing

Sunday is Palm Sunday, a time of jubilation.
Sunday school is at 9 a.m. Coffee and fellowship time follows.
At 10:30, worship begins in the sanctuary, and the message is "The Rocks and Hills Themselves will Start to Sing."

Hymns this week include "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna!" "All Glory, Laud and Honor," and "Tell Me the Stories of Jesus."

CALENDAR

Narcotics Anonymous Tues., March 22 7p.m.; Thurs. ,March 24, 7 p.m. 

and Sat., March 26, 8 p.m. 

Prayer Group Wed., March 23, Noon–2 p.m.
Maundy Thursday service  Thurs.,  March 24, 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday March 27, 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship

True Satisfaction

Faith meets Sunday at 9 a.m. for Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. for worship.
The message this week is "True Satisfaction," and Pastor Jack will be looking at Psalm 63.

Hymns in the service include Sing Praise to God, All Praise to our Redeeming Lord and O Lord, Through these Forty Days.

World Day of Prayer celebrated at Faith Church this year

 Women, men and children in more than 170 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer this week. Four area churches will take part in the World Day of Prayer event at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at Faith United Methodist Church in Aberdeen.

  First United Methodist, North Highlands United Methodist and Bath United Methodist will gather at Faith to join an ecumenical effort towards justice, peace, healing and wholeness, in solidarity with the World Day of Prayer (observed in many congregations throughout the world on Friday).

  This year’s focus is on Cuba. Through the worship service, participants learn of Jesus’ profound teaching of acceptance as he states, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.”

  The offering helps meet needs of families in Cuba and around the world who are victims of poverty, violence and injustice.

   World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year.

  Services begin March 4 at Sunrise in the Pacific and follow the sun across the globe on the day of celebration, while others join in when they are able.

  Each year a different country’s committee serves as writers of the World Day of Prayer worship service.

  For more information, contact Margaret Rieger 605-725-9246 or the national office of World Day of Prayer USA (www.wdp-usa.org).

 

Public Meeting on Syrian Christian Refugees

Thought it would be good to repost this to bring it to the top.

On Sunday, February 21, at 2:30 p.m., Faith Church will host a public meeting in the sanctuary to provide an opportunity for discussion regarding the possibility of local church sponsorship for Christian Syrian refugees.
Several local churches have already agreed to participate. Carlyle Richards will be present to provide information and answer questions.
If this effort goes forward, it’s anticipated that it will likely take about two years before any sponsored refugees come to the Aberdeen community.

Busy Week at Faith Church

   Much is going on this week at Faith Church.
Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. for kids and adults.    Coffee time follows around 10 or so.
   Worship starts at 10:30 a.m.
   The message this week is Tenderness and Courage, and Pastor Jack will be in Luke 13.
   Hymns this week include How Firm a Foundation, He Leadeth Me and Lord of the Dance.

   After the service, there will be a congregational photo shoot for the next generation of coffee mugs.
   At 2:30 p.m., Faith Church opens its doors for a meeting about welcoming Christian Syrian Refugees.    Several area churches are interested in finding ways to help Christian refugees relocate to the area. Christian refugees are often not safe in Syrian refugee camps and as a result, are left behind when opportunities come for groups like the Red Cross to move people, since the organizations go to the camps to find those who need help.

   Pastor Jack also shared some information about weaving plastic bags into mats for the homeless:

PLASTIC BAGS BLESS THE HOMELESS IN THE BAKKEN AND BEYOND

If you are a homeless person sleeping outside on the ground during winter, a

blanket barely masks the frigid cold pressed against your body. The goal is to find

something to lie on top of that puts an insulated barrier between you and the

ground.

A group of women in Washburn, North Dakota discovered an innovative and

inexpensive solution, using plastic bags to make sleeping mats and pillows. Women

gather each Wednesday at Washburn United Methodist Church to weave mats on

homemade looms.

“This is God’s project,” said Peggy Hights, the group leader and member of

Washburn United Methodist Church. “The oil boom in North Dakota has created

an increase in the homeless. This is one way we can help.”

It all started in the winter of 2015 when Hights visited her family in San Diego

“My grandkids invited me to their youth group where they making the mats and

pillows. They knew I was a crafter and quilter. I went and within 30 minutes I was

hooked. What I saw was so neat.”

Hights returned to North Dakota with hope and passion to make mats and pillows

for those who were homeless in her area. Western North Dakota is home to the

Bakken Oil Rush where people are struggling with housing and basic needs.

Originally the housing market was pricing the average worker out of place to live.

Now the oil markets are in decline brought on by oversupply in the global energy

markets, fueled by a deep recession in China. As a result, companies started to lay

off workers or cut back on hours. The result has been an increased need for the

basics and a growing number of people who are homeless. 

Coffee Mug photo shoot

   

Sunday, Feb. 21, during the morning worship time,

 10:30-11:30 a.m.,

a Congregation Photo will be  taken to appear

 on our “second generation” Coffee Cups

and for other uses as well!

Pass the word, members, friends and visitors, 

and plan now to attend.

Come early and join us for coffee and refreshments!

Public Meeting on Syrian Christian refugees this Sunday

On Sunday, February 21, at 2:30 p.m., Faith Church will host a public meeting in the sanctuary to provide an opportunity for discussion regarding the possibility of local church sponsorship for Christian Syrian refugees. 
 Several local churches have already agreed to participate. Carlyle Richards will be present to provide information and answer questions. 
 If this effort goes forward, it’s anticipated that it will likely take about two years before any sponsored refugees come to the Aberdeen community. 

Ash Wednesday

The season of Lent begins today. Faith Church has no Ash Wednesday services, but other United Methodist churches in town do.

First Church offers services at noon and 6:33 p.m., and North Highlands offers a 6:30 p.m. service.

When God Calls

This week, the prayer group meets Wednesday at the church at noon.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at the church Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 8.

Sunday is Communion Sunday at Faith Church.

Sunday school, as usual, is at 9 a.m. and worship is at 10:30 , with a fellowship time sandwiched in between.
The message this week is from Jeremiah 1, and is titled "When God Calls."

Because of so many new faces at church, we are providing name tags to help us all get to know each other better. If you don't find a tag with your name on it, contact Kathy Erickson, and let her know.

What's up for Sunday

Faith Church observes the 4th week of Epiphany this week.
Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:30. Barista Lee Schaunaman will likely be there to fill coffee cups between Sunday school and worship, during the fellowship time.
 If you haven't picked up a Faith Church coffee mug, there are still a few left in the narthex.

This week, the message is titled, "Who Would God Save?" and Pastor Jack will be in Luke 4.

Hymns in the service include Praise to the Lord, the Almighty; What a Friend we have in Jesus; and Take Time to Be Holy.

New Week

Sunday, Pastor Jack will be in the book of Nehemiah with a message called "We're Still at It."
This week's events:  Narcotics Anonymous - Tues., Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.  Thurs. Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m.  Sat. Jan. 30,  8 p.m.
Prayer Meeting - Wed., Jan. 27, noon to 2 p.m.
Sunday, after the service, the board meeting that was postponed from last week will take place.

Subzero Sunday school

Because temps could reach 21 below zero in the morning, with wind chill temps to 38 below, Sunday school for kids will not meet in the morning. If you know anyone planning to be there, please let them know of this change. Thanks!

We'll meet again next Sunday, 9 a.m.!

What's up for Sunday

Faith Church observes Epiphany 2, Sunday.
Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by a coffee and fellowship time at 10 or so.

Worship is at 10:30. The message is "One in Spirit," from I Corinthians.
Hymns include I Love to Tell the Story, Jesus Calls Us and God of Grace, God of Glory.
A board meeting follows the service.

Saturday, Jan. 16, Narcotics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at the church.

January greeters are Rod and Cindy Schick, the usher is Linda Lang. Lay Leader is Bob Seaton. Organist is Donna Seaton. Barista is Lee Schaunaman.