July 3,2013
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This Week: Camp RULES! - Accounts Must be Paid
Dyer: Sat, 6 pm, Sun, 9 & 11 am
Cedar Lake: Sun, 9 & 10:30 am
Valparaiso: Sun, 10 am
Hammond: Sun, 9 & 11 am
Beecher: Sun, 9 & 11 am
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TOP 4
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Communion - Prepare your hearts this week as we look forward to celebrating the Lord's Supper this weekend.
Leadership - The following single slate of individuals were affirmed at the Family Meeting on June 15/16. Community Care Elders: DYER-Bob DeYoung, Jim Jabaay, Bryan Witvoet & Don Woo; CL-Jerry Last; HAMD-Ves Miller. Stewardship Deacons: DYER-Justice Kats, Randy Roeda, Curtis VanDrunen; CL-Don Sikma; HAMD-Rob Pruim; VALPO-Tad Dranger. Leadership Vision Team: Art Smit & Jeff VanDrunen. Nomination Team: Sue Matthysse and Mike VanderZee were both selected for this team; one by the congregation and one by the Consistory (board) of Faith Church. Bio info for all leaders can be found here.
Kisongo Trek - will be at the Valpo Campus on July 6 & 7! You won't want to miss out on this free, family-friendly walk-through experience which follows the story of a young African boy, Babayetu as he shares about his community. You can also use this opportunity to see the remodeled Valpo Campus. Come out Sat, July 6 between 12-7 pm or Sun July 7 between 9 am - 4 pm. Learn more at worldvisionexperience.org. If you are interested in carpooling from Faith Dyer, please email Melynie at melyniedurham@yahoo.com. Kid Team Rwanda - Kids have an opportunity to raise money for Rwanda Africa by participating in Kid Team Rwanda on Sat, Aug 10 at the Dyer Campus. Registration begins at 8 am, race is from 8:30-9:30 am. Register here by July 22 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Cost is $10.
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Faith Church Campout - Weekend of Aug 23-25 at Pla-Mor Campground in Bremen, IN. Download form from our website and submit with payment to the Dyer Campus office.
Leadership Summit - The Leadership Summit (Aug 8-9) is an annual opportunity for Faith Church to grow as leaders. Be challenged to reach your full potential. Register online using promo code 13Satellite for the Faith Church discount! Price good through July 9 so register now.
Once again we are offering the opportunity for undergraduate college students to attend the Summit for free. You must register by contacting Jocelyn at events@faithchurchonline.org by June 28.
Discovery Class - is your pathway to membership at Faith Church. Our next class will be Wed, July 24, 6:15-9:15 pm at the Dyer Campus. Sign up online and download pre-class booklet. Blood Drive - Our next Blood Drive will be Sun, Aug 4, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Please take this opportunity to support your community. Our local blood banks depend on our donations to help save lives. Spanish Class - Hola! Spanish conversational class for beginners...this class is intended for those who have never taken Spanish or would like to brush up on their basic speaking skills and are 16 and older. This 8-week class will be held on Thu nights, 7-9 pm beginning Sep 5 at the Dyer Campus. Cost is $75. If you go on a mission trip to a Spanish speaking country within the next 2 yrs, $50 of the cost will go toward your trip. Class size is limited. All materials will be provided. Sign up here.
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Biblical Communities and Connecting Groups
(Sign up for classes online. All materials can be purchased in the Vine.)
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Women's Ministry - For all current Bible studies click here. MOPS - Park date Tue, July 9 at Redar Park in Schererville, 9 am - noon.
Men's Prayer- ALL men are invited for a time of prayer every Wed from 8-9 am in the Prayer Room at the Dyer Campus.
Dyer Campus: 1st & 3rd Thu, 6:30-8 pm 2nd & 4th Thu, 7-9 pm 1st-4th Sat, 6:30-8 am Hammond Campus: 2nd & 4th Sat, 7-8:30 am at the HAC. Beecher Campus: 2nd & 4th Thu, 7-9 pm
Catalyst (20's & 30's) - Meets Thu, July 11, 7pm in the Atrium at the Dyer Campus. Check us out on Facebook to stay connected.
BRIC (over 50's) - Sun, Aug 18, 2 pm, Ice Cream Social. Cost is $3. Sing along with Merle Wahlstrom. Sign up by Aug 11 by contacting Chris at 219-864-9260.
Celebrate Recovery - is an open door to everyone as a place of rescue, restoration, safety and renewal for those seeking God's healing for life's hurts, habits and hang-ups. Meets Tue, 7 pm.
Divorce Care - is a group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. Don't go through separation or divorce alone. Meets Tue at 7 pm.
Celebration Station - is for children ages 5-12 with a parent attending any Care Ministry. We meet on Tue at 7 pm.
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Student Ministries
Contact us at students@faithchurchonline.org or on Facebook at Faith 180 or Faith Crossroads.
Crossroads (high school):Courage Bible Study, Wed, July 10 at Robin Miedema's house. Contact Robin at jrmied@comcast.net for details.
TRL (6-8th grade): Wed, July 10, 8 am-1:30 pm, Sojourner House. Meet at Faith Dyer and bring money for lunch. Jesus Freaks meets 1:30-2:30 pm at Faith Dyer. Mini-golf and Dairy Queen, July 17.
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SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
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Caring Hands Soup Kitchen: is looking for volunteers to serve Saturday and Sunday mornings in Hammond. Serving includes food prep, and serving a meal to those in need. Contact Liz at lizzy1@wowway.com or 773/546-8372 for more information.
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Campus Locations:
Dyer Campus: 100 - 81st Ave, Dyer, IN 46311
Cedar Lake Campus: 13701 Lauerman St, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Valparaiso Campus: 1155 S. Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Hammond Campus: Kenwood Elementary, 6416 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
Beecher Campus: 201 E. Church Rd., Beecher, IL 60401
www.faithchurchonline.org
Office: 219.864.0300 Shareline: 219.864.5065 |
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