July 24, 2013
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This Week: Camp RULES! - Bunk Mates Stand United
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. Link Conference - Oct 9 & 10 Faith Church is hosting a 2-day conference, "A Sacred Trust-a sacred approach to sexuality and the church." It is geared towards leaders and Christians who desire to understand more deeply what scripture has to say about sexuality and who desire to be agents of the gospel in a lost and broken world! Speakers will include: Andy Comiskey, Robert Gagnon, Rosaria Butterfield, Bob Bouwer, Adam Barr and Ron Citlau. Sign up now for the early bird rate of $90 through Aug 23. After Aug 23, the regular rate is $120. Summer Splash 13 - Deep River Water Park, Wed, July 31, 6:30-9:30 pm. Tickets, $7/person. Children 1 yr and under are free. Tickets are available in the Vine (Tue-Thu, 9 am-3 pm). Tickets are NOT available at the door. The Journey - are you looking for a way to understand yourself and God's purpose for your life? If so, come to an Informational Meeting Sunday, July 28 to learn more about the class and how to sign up. Classes and info meetings will be held at all campuses. See the weekend program for campus specific details.
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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.
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 - Thu, July 25, 10 am Park Date at Wicker Park, Highland, Indiana. Sponsored by the Hammond MOPS.
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 25, 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 24 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): Pray for safety, unity and good health for our team who is currently serving in New Jersey.
- 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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