July 17, 2013
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This Week: Camp RULES! - Follow The Guide
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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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, event is from 8:30-9:30 am. Register here by July 22 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Cost is $10.
Discovery Class - is your pathway to membership at Faith Church. It is also an excellent way to learn about our core values, our church structure, and the Christian principles on which we are founded. Sign up online through the event calendar for one of the following Discovery classes:Dyer-Wed, July 24, 6:15-9:15 pm; Cedar Lake-Wed, July 24, 6:30-8:30 pm at the CAC; Beecher-Wed, July 17, 7 pm at the Beecher Campus and Hammond, Sun, July 21, 3-5 pm at the HAC. Faith Family Market - exists to provide food and essential supplies to those who are experiencing financial difficulty. Thank you for all of your donations. They are greatly appreciated and very much needed. Currently the Market is in need of the following items: donations for chicken, ground beef, cheese, butter, and eggs.
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Family News - In the event of a birth, death, or hospitalization of an immediate family member please contact the church office if you would like it included in the Prayer Letter or on the Shareline.
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. Time is running out. Register online now using promo code 13Satellite.
Blood Drive - Our next Blood Drive will be Sun, Aug 4, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Please take this opportunity to support our community. Our local blood banks depend on our donations to help save lives. Donate and receive an Oberweiss gift card. Sign up here.
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.
Deep River Water Park - Wed, July 31. Tickets available for purchase in the Vine; $7, 1 yr and under free.
AMAZI Craft Fair (Arts, Crafts, Vendors, and Homemade treats) - It's not too early to start thinking about the holidays! We're still seeking vendors and crafters for our Craft Fair to be held Nov 16 this year. Start scouring Pinterest for fabulous fun ideas (crafty and bakery). Begin creating now and contribute something wonderful to benefit this clean water initiative. See website for more details or email amazicraftfair@gmail.com for more info or an application.
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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 Wed, July 17, 10 am at the park on Woodbridge Ln in Hunter's Chase subdivision in Beecher.
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 18, 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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Crossroads (High School): Courage Bible Study, Wed, July 17 at Robin Miedema's house. Contact Robin at jrmied@comcast.net for details.
- "Boating Day" is coming Aug 2. Sign up online, first come first serve for our trip to Michigan.
180 (6-8th grade): Reminder to those in "Jesus Freaks" and who are signed up for mini-golf and Dairy Queen-bring $3 for mini-golf/go-karting AND $ for DQ. This is the last week of the Jesus Freaks Acts Bible study. Meet and get picked up at Dave's house 2130 Hoffman Court in Dyer. 12-1pm for the Bible study; 1-3:30 pm for the event.
- Sign up now for the Silver Birch Ranch Work Trek August 1-5. We would like another 5-10 students so we can really make an impact at the camp! Go to faithchurchstudents.com to register. Cost is $75.
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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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