No church Sunday, Dec. 29

Once again, a massive storm leads to canceled services at Faith Church. Stay home, stay warm and stay safe!

Keep an Eye on the Sky

It's always good to have an upward outlook. This weekend is no exception. Weather looks pretty dismal for this weekend, so keep an eye on the sky and check weather forecasts.

Can Christmas Happen Today?

Advent continues with the candle of righteousness this week. Pastor Jack will read from Luke 2 and give a message called Can Christmas Happen Today? A coffee and fellowship time starts around 9 a.m., with Sunday school at 9:30. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.

We'll be singing traditional Christmas carols: Angels from the Realms of Glory, Once in Royal David's City, Angels We Have Heard on High.

The Christmas Eve service on Tuesday begins at 5 p.m.

With Fresh Eyes

Faith Church looks at Matthew 1 this week during the worship service. Pastor Jack's sermon is called With Fresh Eyes. We'll be lighting the candle of joy during the service.
Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. Adults will study passages focusing on the hope of joy.

For Times Such as These

Pastor Jack will combine Advent One and Advent Two this week, since weather canceled services last week. His message from Isaiah 2, "For Times Such as These," will be during the worship service beginning at 10:30 a.m. We will see the lighting of the Advent wreath during the service.
Sunday school begins at 9 a.m.

CALENDAR

Tues., Dec. 10

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Wed. Dec. 11

Noon to 2 p.m. Prayer Group 

Thurs., Dec. 12

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Fri. Dec. 13

6 p.m. in Education Wing Chapel

Prairie Schole performs Macbeth

Sat. Dec. 14

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Sun. Dec. 15

Advent 3

Storm cancels Church

Because of the storm, there will be no services at Faith United Methodist Church Sun., Dec. 1. Stay safe and warm!

Not Advent yet but almost

Sunday starts off with Sunday school around 9 a.m. for adults and kids alike.
The opening starts with music, and then adults and kids split up for Bible study.

Worship begins at 10:30 a.m., and Pastor Jack will give the message Thanks? For Spinach?

Harvest Festival is in full swing. Faith church receives extra offerings to be given to the Salvation Army and Safe Harbor. The church will match offerings that come in marked "Harvest Festival" from now until Dec. 29.

Remember to take a free calendar to give to friends and family. Each day is marked with a scripture for the day to keep you in the Word the year round.

Here is the Advent schedule for the coming season: 

Dec.1: 10:30 a.m. - Advent 1 – The Candle of Light

Isaiah 1.2-5 For Just Such Times as These

            A Service of Holy Communion + All are welcome!

Dec. 8: 10:30 a.m. - Advent 2 -  The Candle of Prophecy

Isaiah 9.2-7           What’s in a Name?

Dec. 15: 10:30 a.m. - Advent 3 – The Candle of Joy

Matthew 1.18-25                              With Fresh Eyes

       

Dec. 22: 10:30 a.m. - Advent 4  - The Candle of Righteousness

Luke 2.1-20          Can Christmas Happen Today?

Dec. 24: 5 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE

Luke 2:1-20 Matt 18.3-4 For Whom Was Christ Born?

Sunday worship

Worship tomorrow is at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Pastor Jack will give the message God is With Us, Then and Always and will look at Isaiah 65.

There will not be adult Sunday school since Art will be gone this week.
Sunday school for kids is a little after 9 a.m.

Harvest Festival is starting. The church will be matching Harvest offerings throughout the season. Offerings will be given to the Salvation Army and Safe Harbor.

You may have noticed a big change in the education wing. The Prairie Schole group now holds classes there on Fridays.
 They have moved all our storage items into the old computer room. They have offered to move the items for us to either the Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity. 
  If you have items among church storage that you do not want given to one of these groups please let Donna Marmorstein know so we can keep the item at church. We'll mark it so it will not be given away.

Don't forget to pick up a calendar on the table by the upstairs coat rack. These are 13-month calendars. They are 2020 calendars, but they start on Dec. 1, 2019.

Advent is just weeks away

Advent, a time of holy reflection and rejoicing is just a few weeks away!

Dec.1

10:30 a.m. - Advent 1 – The Candle of Light

Isaiah 1.2-5 “For Just Such Times as These”

A Service of Holy Communion + All are welcome!

Dec. 8 

10:30 a.m. - Advent 2 -  The Candle of Prophecy

Isaiah 9.2-7    “What’s in a Name?”

Dec. 15

10:30 a.m. - Advent 3 – The Candle of Joy

Matthew 1.18-25   “With Fresh Eyes”

  

Dec. 22

10:30 a.m. - Advent 4  The Candle of Righteousness

Luke 2.1-20   “Can Christmas Happen Today?”

Dec. 24

5:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE

Luke 2:1-20 Matt 18.3-4 

“For Whom Was Christ Born?”
Candlelight and carols included

The Art of Doing Nothing

Faith Church looks at II Thessalonians tomorrow morning, as Pastor Jack gives the message "The Art of Doing Nothing." Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. A little after 9 a.m., Sunday school begins. Bible study starts at 9:30 a.m.

Here's the calendar for this week:

CALENDAR

Tues. Nov. 12

7pm Narcotics Anonymous

Wed., Nov. 13

Noon to 2 p.m. Prayer Group at Faith

Thurs., Nov. 14

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Sat., Nov. 16

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Sun., Nov. 17

9 a.m. Sunday School 

10:30 a.m. Worship

Tues., Nov. 26

7 p.m. Thanksgiving service at North Highland

Faith shares education wing with Schole group

Prairie Schole group is now using the education wing at Faith Church. This group is made up of about 17 families and 50 or so home-schooled kids that get together each Friday to share and learn.
Faith is happy to have a lively bunch of learners from all over Northeastern South Dakota meeting in its facilities.
Families from Redfield area, Eureka, Onaka, Columbia and Aberdeen, and probably other areas as well, take part.
For more information on Prairie Schole groups, click here. To talk to someone involved, you can email Katy here: lordkate@yahoo.com

Jack and Kathy back

Jack and Kathy should be back this Sunday, after a little vacation. It will be good to have them back.
Also, make sure to stay after the service for a CHILI FEED.
Sunday school starts a little after 9 a.m., with Bible study beginning at 9:30.
Worship is at 10:30 a.m. This week, Pastor Jack looks at selections from Hebrews 12 and gives a message called "United Methodists don't believe in Saints."

CALENDAR

Tuesday, November 5

 6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, Nov. 6

 Noon to 2 p.m. Prayer Group at Faith.

 Thursday, Nov. 7

 7 p.m.  Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, Nov. 9

 8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

SUNDAY November 10

 PENTECOST 22

9:15 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m.  Worship

Goodbyes and Good Times

Faith Church will be missing Jack and Kathy for a few weeks as they enjoy some well-deserved time off.
We also say a longer goodbye to our dear sister Evelyn Cooper who will be leaving the area for Rapid City. We will miss her, too!
Sunday school starts at 9:15 and worship at 10:30 a.m.
Oct. 20 service here. Click.
Oct. 27 service, with Cindy Schick here. Click.
New calendars are available now. Make sure to pick some up to share with friends!
In other news, Faith Church will be sharing its education wing with Prairie Schole, a home school co-op, on Fridays. The group is "Christian, Classical and Communal." Teaching will start in November, so if you see some new faces around, it might be them. There are about 50 kids and 17 families involved.

Whose fault is it?

Faith Church continues in the season of Pentecost and this week looks at Psalm 137 during the worship service. Pastor Jack gives a message called Whose fault is it? The congregation will celebrate Holy Communion.

Sunday school starts at 9:15. Coffee and fellowship time starts then as well, with Jon or Lee at the barista table in the foyer to warm up any cold hands.

Here is this week's calendar:

CALENDAR

Tuesday, October 8

6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, Oct. 9

Noon to 2 p.m. Prayer Group at Faith

Thursday, Oct. 10

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, Oct 5

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

SUNDAY October 13

9:15 a.m. Sunday School, 1030 a.m. worship

5-7 p.m. North Highland UMC

 Soup, sandwich and pie supper $8, 6-12 $4, to 5 free

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Who do we say He is?

Aberdeen Faith looks at Matthew 16 tomorrow (Sunday, Sept. 29) with a message called Who do we say He is?
Pastor Jack Erickson gives the message during the 10:30 a.m. worship service in the sanctuary.
Sunday school starts a little around 9:15 a.m., though some will be meeting first with Evelyn Cooper at Prairie Heights care home. Bible study should get under way shortly after 9:30 a.m.
There will likely be a board meeting after the worship service.

CALENDAR

Tuesday October 1

6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, October 2

Noon to 2 p.m. Prayer Group at Faith

Also, 24-hour prayer on the prayer chain

Thursday, October 3

7 p.m.  Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, October 5

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

SUNDAY October 6

PENTECOST 17

9:15 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Worship with Communion

Me? Reap Calamity?

Faith Church continues in the season of Pentecost this week. Services begin at 9 a.m. with Sunday school music for kids and adults. At 9:30 a.m., Bible study begins. 
Worship is at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Pastor Jack will be speaking on James 2 with a message called Me? Reap Calamity?

Here is the schedule for the rest of the week:

CALENDAR

Tuesday Sept. 24

6:30 p.m.  Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, Sept. 25

Noon to 2 p.m. Prayer Group at Faith

Thursday, Sept. 26

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, Sept. 28

8 p.m.  Narcotics Anonymous

Christian Fellowship

Faith Church continues in the season of Pentecost, this week looking at Ephesians 5 in the worship service, as Pastor Jack gives a message on Christian Fellowship.
The worship service starts at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.
 At 9 a.m., Sunday school begins for kids and adults with music and coffee. At 9:35, classes begin. Adults are looking at the Hebrew acrostic in Psalm 119.

 "Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at

God's mercy, and listening to God's voice in the depths of our

hearts."

- Mother Teresa

CALENDAR

Tuesday, Sept. 10

6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, Sept. 11

Noon to 2 p.m.  Prayer Group

Thursday, Sept. 12

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, Sept. 14

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Warning and Promise

Sunday, Faith Church will hold services as usual, with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:30. After the service, we'll have a pot-or-no-pot potluck. That means you can bring something or not, but everyone is welcome to partake. Lee will be making pork barbecues, and Phyllis will be whipping up salads and goodies. ALL are welcome, so bring a friend.

Pastor Jack will be giving a message called Warning and Promise in the worship service, and he'll be looking at John 16.

Adults are looking at the Hebrew letters in Psalm 119.

Faith Church Greetings

Faith Church welcomes visitors this morning and every Sunday morning. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m.

If you mad.e it Sunday, you heard the message Whoa! Say, What? as Pastor Jack looked at Hebrews 12

To His Amazement, the Bear Dropped to his Knees

Sunday, Pastor Jack plans to be back in the pulpit after his successful back surgery, and we are sure glad about that. Last week, the church pulled together songs and Lectionary scriptures for a home grown service.

Sunday school will be at 9 a.m. with music for kids and adults. Lessons for kids and Bible study for adults is at 9:30 a.m.

Worship begins in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. The message will be on Luke 11 and is called To His Amazement, the Bear Dropped to his Knees.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, Aug. 20

6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Noon to 2 p.m. Faith Prayer Group

Thursday, Aug. 22

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, Aug. 24

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday, Aug. 25

9am Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. worship

Grateful for healing

Faith Church is happy to learn that Pastor Jack's back surgery went well. Prayers for continued healing are appreciated, and we'll see Kathy and Jack when Jack is back to full strength.

All Our Stuff

  Sunday at Faith will be full of activity.
  Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. with music, followed by Bible study at 9:30 a.m. A coffee and fellowship time begins around 10.
 Worship is at 10:30 a.m. and the message is All Our Stuff. Pastor Jack will be looking at Luke 12.
  It is Communion Sunday as well. Also, the church is holding a cookout after the service, and all are welcome.

CALENDAR

Today - All church Cookout after worship

Tuesday, Aug. 6

6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Wed. Aug. 7

Noon to 2 p.m.  Faith Prayer Group

Thurs, Aug. 8

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Sat. Aug. 17

8 p.m Narcotics Anonymous

Sun. Aug. 18

10:30 Worship 

9 a.m. Sunday School

Teach us to Pray

  Faith Church meets at 10:30 a.m. for worship Sunday. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. with music. (Bible study starts at 9:30 a.m.)
  The Sunday message is Teach us to Pray.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, July 30

6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, July 31

Noon to 2 p.m. Faith Prayer Group

Thursday, Aug 1

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Sat,urday August 3

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday, August 4

10:30 a.m. Worship with communion

9 a.m. Sunday School

Act or Meditate?

This morning, Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. with music. There will be no Bible study for adults this morning, but an extended coffee and fellowship time. Bible study resumes next week.

Pastor Jack will give the message Act or Meditate in the worship service, and he continues in Luke 10. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m.

Here are this week's events:

CALENDAR

Tuesday, July 23

6:30pm Narcotics Anonymous.

Wednesday, July 24

Noon to 2 p..m. Faith Prayer Group

Thursday, July 25

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, June 27

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday, July 28

10:30 Worship

9 a.m. Sunday School

Christmas in July?

Faith United Methodist Church begins with Sunday school at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Bible study starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship starts at 10:30 and Pastor Jack will give a message called Happy Christmas! He'll be speaking on Luke 10.

CALENDAR

Thanks to all who made the "No 'pot' potluck luck dinner

so nice and so much fun!

Tuesday, July 16

6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, July 17

Noon to 2 p.m. Faith Prayer Group

Thursday, July 18

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, June 20

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday, July 21

10:30 a.m. worship

9 a.m. Sunday School

Communion Sunday

This week, Faith Church will have a service of Holy Communion. The message during the worship service is The Simplest of Things.
  Last week, Pastor Jack spoke on Luke 7 with a message called A Soldier's Faith.
Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. with music. Bible study is at 9:30 a.m. Adults are looking at the book of Revelation from an early Christian perspective.
Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. and the scripture is Matthew 10.

After the service, a luncheon will be provided. Invite friends!

CALENDAR

Tuesday, July 9

6:30 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, July 10

Noon to 2 p.m. Faith Prayer Group

Thursday, July 11

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, June 13

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday, July 14

10:30 Worship

9am Sunday School

Put on Christ

Faith will be looking at Colossians 3 this week, in a message called Put on Christ.
Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. Adults are discussing the book of Revelation from a Roman point of view.
Worship begins at 10:30 a.m.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, June 25

6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, June 26

Noon to 2 p.m. Faith Prayer Group

Thursday, June 27

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, June 29

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday, June 30

10:30 a.m. Worship

9 a.m. Sunday School

Where in the World is God?

Faith Church worship service is 10:30 a.m. with a  message by Pastor Jack Erickson called Where in the World is God? The scriptures are from Acts chapters 10 and 15.

Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. with music for kids and adults. At 9:30, Bible study begins.
The adults will be looking at the book of Revelation with an emphasis on how early Christians would have understood it. Art Marmorstein leads discussion.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, June 18

6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, June 19

Noon to 2 p.m. Faith Prayer Group

Thursday, June 20

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, June 22

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Hymn Sing Service

Sunday, June 9, Faith Church held a hymn sing service while Pastor Jack and Kathy were away at Conference in Bismarck.
Here is a  recording. 

Methodists Untied

Sunday, Faith Church held a communion service and Pastor Jack spoke on unity and diversity in a message called "Methodists Untied."

Sent into the World

As Disciples, We are Sent into the World is the title of tomorrow's message at Faith Church. Pastor Jack will be in John 14.
Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. with music, followed by Bible study for kids and adults at 9:30 a.m.
 Here is next week's calendar:

Calendar

Tuesday,  May 28

6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, May 29

Noon to 2 p.m. Faith Prayer Group

Thursday, May 30

7 p,m. Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, June 1

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday, June 2

 9 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Worship with Communion

Unknown God

 Faith Church will meet today at 10:30 a.m. for worship. The scripture is from the book of Acts, and Pastor Jack will give a message titled, The Unknown God. 
 Sunday school for kids and adults begins at 9. Adults will be in Colossians 3.

The Gift of Love

Faith Church observes Mother's Day with a service on Sunday including scripture from I Corinthians and Proverbs.

Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. with music, followed by Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, May 14

6:30 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, May 15

Noon–2 p.m.

 Faith Prayer Group

Thursday,  May 16

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, May 18

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

12:30 - 3 p.m. Tiffany & Roman Faller

wedding reception here at Faith

Sunday, May 19

9 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 Worship

Same Call but Different Now

Rain or shine, Faith Church will be open for worship this Sunday.
Sunday school starts with music for all at 9 a.m. Kids lessons and adult Bible study begin at 9:30.
Worship is at 10:30 a.m. This week, Pastor Jack will be in John 21 with a message called Same Call but Different Now.

CALENDAR

Tuesday,  May 7

6:30 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, May 8

Noon to 2 p.m.  Faith Prayer Group

Thursday, May 4

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, May 11

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday, May 12

9 a.m. Sunday School

 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Sat., May18th 12:30 to 3 p.m. Tiffany & Roman Faller

wedding reception here at Faith UMC

Easter is Not a Day

  Faith Church meets Sunday at 9 a.m. for Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. for worship. 
  The message this week is Easter is Not a Day, and Pastor Jack will be in the books of John, I John and Acts.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, April 30

6:30 p.m.Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, May 1

Noon to 2 p.m. Faith Prayer Group

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Groton UMW salad & dessert buffet $8.00

Thursday, May 2

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, April 4

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday, May 5

9 a.m. Sunday School: music to 9:30 a.m.

Bible Study follows

10:30 Worship and Communion

Easter Sunday at Faith

Maundy Thursday service is at 7 p.m. Thursday. See below for details.

Faith Church celebrates Easter joyously at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in its worship service. We'll sing traditional, classic Easter hymns and hear a message from the Gospel of Mark called No Neat Little Package.

Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. with music, and
Bible study starts around 9:30 a.m. 
Adults will be digging into Philippians 3 this week.
Between Sunday school and the worship service is a coffee and fellowship time. 
All are welcome!

Maundy Thursday Service

 Faith Church holds a Maundy Thursday service this week at 7 p.m. It will be a time of hymns, scripture, solemn reflection, prayer and communion. The service will be in the sanctuary. All are welcome to partake.

 Narcotics Anonymous meeting takes place in the basement fellowship hall.

 A video of the Palm Sunday service is HERE.