DEAR FAITH CHURCH FAMILY & FRIENDS,

We’ve waited over 250 days for another Midwest summer, and I’m sure your calendars are filling up with tee times; sporting events; family vacations; concerts; neighborhood barbeques; weddings; summer camps; and more.

As a church, I look forward to the summer because our children from Faith Kids, ages completed kindergarten through fifth grade, join us for family worship; it’s important for kids to have the opportunity to worship with their families. Resources will be made available each week for kids to help make the Scripture come alive with pictures and videos.

Together, we will make our way through the Book of Exodus. From water turning to blood, to frogs covering the land, to swarms of flies, we are going to be reminded of God’s power and be more mesmerized by His promise-keeping nature.

As we look forward to our series on Exodus, I also want to take a moment to look back on a series we did earlier this year, Follow Jesus Together. It is our hope that what you learn in each series doesn’t end with the series, rather, that you continue incorporating God’s truth into your life and for it to bring personal growth.

Throughout Follow Jesus Together, we learned to walk and talk with Jesus so that our lives could reflect more of Him. You see, if you are a follower of Jesus, then you are called to be His disciple. Now, I’d like to remind you of the tools we learned and how you can apply them to our summer Exodus series. Perhaps this can be a summer challenge, no matter your stage of life.

1 ) BIBLE ENGAGEMENT

Our Exodus series lines up with the 4-Year Bible Reading plan.

• If you have kids/teens in your household, how about reading the day’s passage with them from their Bible. Make it a family reading schedule.

• Think you missed the boat on joining the Reading Plan? Not true! You can pick up and join at any time. Sign up for a text or email at CovertoCoverFC.org

2 ) PASSIONATE PRAYER

Back in February our pastors challenged the congregation to take the 7 minute prayer challenge - 7 minutes each day to talk with the Lord. God wants to hear from you! For the 12ish weeks of summer could you commit to talking with Him?

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) WHOLEHEARTED WORSHIP ip

Mark your calendars - Faith Church is hosting an all-church worship night at Faith Dyer on Wednesday, July 12 at 7 PM.

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) HUMBLE SERVICE

Just because summer is underway doesn’t mean our Faith Kids Ministry isn’t still in need of volunteers for Nursery & Preschool at each location. Can you serve just ONE hour, ONE service this summer? Sign up at WeAreFaith.org/SummerServe.

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) JOYFUL GENEROSITY

People are typically surprised by someone who gives with contagious joy. Why not try something different this summer? You could stop at a neighborhood lemonade stand; sponsor a SpringHill camper; or give a restaurant gift card to a neighbor you know who could use some support.

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) CONSISTENT COMMUNITY

Small Groups typically meet less frequently in the summer but this is a great time to be intentional and invite new people to check out your group in a more casual setting. If you aren’t in a group yet, consider gathering with people this summer with the intention to launch a group this fall.

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Organic Outreach

What better time to meet up for a playdate or bbq than during the summer. Is there someone within your network that you’ve been trying to connect with but the school year just made it difficult? Why not extend an invite.

As we grow in each of these areas, may we grow closer & deeper in our relationship with Jesus, who came to serve and love others.

Following Jesus,