The Paper | Sep-Dec Issue 3 Vol 10

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4

Letter from Pastor Bob

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Online Ministry Update

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Why Sing?

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Colorado Challenge

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Why? Finding Hope & Meaning in Suffering

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Faith Family Highlight

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Financial Update

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Care & Connections

DEAR FAITH CHURCH FAMILY & FRIENDS,

A new school year is underway, a new ministry season kicking off. With fresh starts come new connections.

I’m challenging our leadership and ministry teams to be more intentional about our connections with others, making people feel known here at Faith Church. When we engage in conversation, our words make people feel more valued, motivated and cared for. Will you join me this season in helping others feel more connected and more excited about Faith Church?

We want to care for our people well. One of the ways we can best know the needs of our congregation, the pulse of our people, is to provide a Spiritual Life Assessment. Everyone will be asked, myself included, to take part so we can better evaluate if and how we are gathering, growing, giving and going (our 4Gs). This Assessment will be anonymous - and will aid our leadership teams in knowing how we as a church can better equip and encourage our family in their spiritual growth.

in walking with others) as we live out our mission of restoring the world one relationship at a time.

I’m praying for each of you. For the ways in which you’ll help make Faith Church better, make people feel known, and be immersed into the body of Christ through the ways you serve the church and its people.

Let’s love well, just as Jesus has taught us.

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8 In Christ,

The results of this Assessment will be factored into a greater strategic plan for Faith Church. Our leaders are currently wrestling and praying for what’s next for our church, where God wants us to go in the next year, three years, five years, etc. My ask is that you’ll be truly honest with us in your responses at the time of the Spiritual Life Assessment, sometime in October.

Lastly, I’m thankful that we are able to produce The Paper as an opportunity to hear and learn more from staff and members of our church. I would encourage you to take time to flip through these pages; from learning about the direction of our online ministry, to what it means to truly worship our heavenly Father, to learning the names of our Faith Kids leaders, each piece can help us in our walk with Christ (or aid us 4

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felt a stirring. I knew God was leading me into something different than my place in worship ministry. Earlier this year, I was approached about leading Faith’s Online Ministry: WeAreFaith.tv.

It seemed like an exciting opportunity to reach people for Christ in a digital space, and so, with little more than a few small ideas, I started down the path.

However, as the Lord does, while directing these online services early on, I caught His vision for a simple approach to online ministry that I would describe as here to there. Simply put, much of what we do as a church requires disconnected people to go from where they are – there – and come here to receive the Gospel. Even our webspace for online ministry, WeAreFaith.tv, is a destination: a here, if you will. I wrestled with this question: how can Faith Church leverage digital tools to deliver the Gospel from here to there, to reach people in the spaces they routinely visit?

Google is the number one search tool in the world.

Do you know where people ask the second-highest amount of questions online? YouTube. Eighty-one percent of adults actively use the video hosting site with, get this, 95% of people aged 18-29 using the social media platform!1 The questions asked on YouTube are wide-ranging. Dave Adamson, the former Online and Social Media Pastor at North Point Ministries (201320), quips that users search YouTube for “everything… from fixing their car to fixing their marriage.” 2 So, which digital tools can Faith leverage to “make disciples of all nations”? YouTube is one of those tools. Instagram is as well. What about TikTok? Of course. Society is asking questions that teachers at Faith can answer spiritually. To truly leverage those tools, we must place the answers to those questions in a “there” space to be found.

Where do I go when I die? What do I do about anxiety? Was Jesus truly God? What can save

my marriage? These are questions I know can be answered because I hear them answered weekly at Faith Church. I know because I see teachers looking to God’s Word and proclaiming Jesus and the Gospel as the only true cure for society’s ills.

I try to do the same weekly BY: ANDY SCHULTZ at WeAreFaith.tv. What if ONLINE MINISTRIES COORDINATOR those asking these questions from our region found Faith Church’s teaching as a response? If we leverage the digital tools correctly, Lord willing, questions can be met with local answers.

Here’s another perk: online engagement can actually drive more in-person visits, despite perception of the opposite effect.3 Within our online ministry, Faith will see changes as we explore terms such as “microclipping”, “key-phrasing” and “search engine optimization”, among others. If you give financially to Faith Church, know this ministry is fully dedicated to reaching the disconnected in the place where we often find modern people: online. We desire, as Jesus said, to be witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth (Acts 1:8).

Dave Adamson, Metachurch: How to Use Digital Ministry to Reach People and Make Disciples (Cumming, GA: Orange, 2022), 88.

2 Adamson, 89.

3 Adamson, 39.

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? g n i S Why “Someone has noted that when we pray, we are preoccupied with our needs.

When we praise and give thanks, we are preoccupied with our blessings. But when we worship, we are preoccupied only with God.” Eddie Hyatt

BY: RYAN MATTHYSSE WORSHIP & ARTS DIRECTOR

Have you ever wondered if our singing is important? With the Bible containing over 400 references to singing, our worship in song is very important to God and not to be something we casually do but rather something we intentionally engage in.

When we are gripped by the reality of who our awesome God really is, we can’t help but sing. At the core worship is why we were created! It aligns our hearts with our Creator and gives glory to the One who deserves it! Worship is more than a suggestion or even an invitation. We are actually commanded to sing! When we do, we are walking in obedience to God, and nothing pleases a Father’s heart more than the obedience of His children.

When we dig into Scripture, we quickly see how worship has been profoundly integral to the church through the generations. When God’s people worshiped, battles were won (Joshua 6), chains were broken (Acts 16) and His presence filled the room (2 Chronicles 7). Worship is powerful and transformative! It is also something many of us don’t fully understand.

PRAISE SILENCES THE ENEMY There is an enemy seeking to destroy our marriages, family relationships and our church.

We see it. We feel it. We may have even experienced it. Yet Psalm 8 says, “Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.” The antidote for what threatens to take us out and tear us down is worship. Do you fill your home with worship music? Do you sing to God when you’re in your car? Do you utilize the most powerful weapon imaginable in this war that is constantly waging against our hearts and homes? This weapon of praise is available 24/7, anywhere you are, do you regularly tap into it? When we praise God in and through all things, we silence the enemy and the Lord is magnified within us. His power is made known in our weakness.

PRAISE BUILDS OTHERS UP One of my favorite verses is Ephesians 5:19, which instructs us to “be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.” When we corporately gather together for worship, we have no idea what is happening in the lives of those around us. The person in front of you may have received terrible news and needs to be reminded that God is still good (regardless of circumstances). Someone near you might be fighting depression and needs to know that God cares deeply about their struggle and will always be a faithful, sure foundation. Sometimes it’s not even the notes you sing, but the joy on your face which can bring hope to someone who is in desperate need of it. When we gather for weekend worship, we are doing more than what we even realize!

God receives glory and others receive the encouragement found in the truth of the lyrics we sing.

PRAISE IS WHAT WE WILL DO FOREVER A magnificent picture of heaven is described in Revelation 7, in which all of creation is giving glory to God. There is always a connection between heaven and singing. Not just a passive “go through the motions” type of worship but an active reverent, awe-struck, face-down type of worship because that’s the response to a holy God, who has defeated the enemy and made all things right. We will one day join the multitude of every tribe, tongue and nation singing the song of the Lamb. Eternity awaits. Until then, I hope we can be a church that worships whole-heartedly.

I believe our upcoming message series, Back to Worship, will help us discover what it means to worship God together with reverence. It will help us better prepare our hearts for worship as we begin to understand what it means to God when we praise His Name.

As we go back to school, back to our normal schedule, let’s also get back together to worship the One who has given us a hope and a future we could never have received on our own! He deserves our praise!

“Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!”

- Psalm 150:6

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Love Kids?

We need YOU! Join MomsNation this fall, as we lean into the truth that God sees us as a beautiful work of His capable hands and remember that we are a work in progress; an Unfinished Masterpiece MomsNation groups are tailored to the season of motherhood that you’re currently in. You will find community and encouragement from fellow moms who get it.

Register today to save your seat!

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MomsNation Kids is seeking loving, responsible individuals to provide childcare during our Mom of Littles and Moms in the Middle meetings.

Have fun sharing Jesus with Kids!

Only 2 days per month!

Help tired moms get a break!

When?

Sept 2022 - May 2023 8:30 - 11:15 AM or 6 - 8:45 PM

Interested?

BEECHER | CEDAR LAKE | DYER | HIGHLAND

Contact Trish! tmiller@WeAreFaith.org

Begins Mon, Sep 12 6:30 PM | Dyer | Room 144

Register at WeAreFaith.org/parenting

KICK OFF! SEP 10/11 All Locations

Faith Kids is a fun-filled environment for kids to worship Jesus at their level. We are blessed to partner with families to raise up the next generation together to shine for Jesus wherever they go!

D I R E C TO R S BEECHER CEDAR LAKE DYER

MANDY PRICE

MPRICE@WEAREFAITH.ORG

RONDA HUISMAN

RHUISMAN@WEAREFAITH.ORG

MICHELLE PEREZ

MPEREZ@WEAREFAITH.ORG

SHAWNNA RUSSELL

HIGHLAND

SRUSSELL@WEAREFAITH.ORG

MUNSTER

ACONTRERAS@WEAREFAITH.

ANNE CONTERAS

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

BEECHER FRIDAYS, 6-8 PM

CEDAR LAKE SUNDAYS, 5-7 PM

DIRECTOR:

DIRECTOR:

SCOTT MATTINGLY

COLTON EBBENS

SMATTINGLY@WEAREFAITH.ORG

CEBBENS@WEAREFAITH.ORG

DYER SUNDAYS, 5-7 PM DIRECTORS:

HS: JUSTIN SOMMER JSOMMER@WEAREFAITH.ORG

MS: RONNIE HOLMES RHOLMES@WEAREFAITH.ORG

SMALL GROUPS: WILL RYAN WRYAN@WEAREFAITH.ORG

WEAREFAITH.ORG/STUDENTS

HIGHLAND/ MUNSTER SUNDAYS, 6-8 PM DIRECTOR:

ABDIEL VALERIO

AVALERIO@WEAREFAITH.ORG

Colorado C H A L L E N G E By: Faith Student s

During the week of June 19, 24 students and seven leaders from Faith Students ventured 1,100 miles away to Woodland Park, Colorado for the Colorado Challenge, a week of adventure and spiritual growth.

From rock repelling and white water rafting, to worship and chapel sessions, we asked seven participants a series of questions about their experience, on how they were challenged both physically and spiritually.

What was your favorite part about the Colorado Challenge?

Marisa, Faith Beecher leader: My favorite part about the Colorado Challenge was seeing the Lord move in my own life as well as the lives of the students around me. One evening each person was asked to find a spot (across camp) to sit with the Lord. During this time, we cleansed our hands, feet, minds and hearts. It was powerful to hear about other students’ and leaders’ experiences through this moment and brought vulnerability and authenticity.

Jazmyn, Faith Dyer: Although I had many favorite parts of Colorado Challenge, my absolute favorite part would definitely have to be the chapel sessions and watching our generation come together as a group and worship our Savior. Also, white water rafting was super awesome.

How were you challenged during the week?

Preston, Faith CL: I think the Holy Spirit was challenging me to be vulnerable in small group and gave me that feeling of conviction which is important for strengthening my growth in Jesus Christ.

Lily, Faith Dyer: I was challenged to sit in silence for a long time in communication with God not just praying but listening. That is something I have not really done in the past and it was definitely a challenge.

What was your biggest takeaway from the week that you’ve brought home with you and are applying to your life now?

Titan, Faith CL: My biggest takeaway is that I started to read the Bible more. Before the trip I basically never read my Bible, but after I went there I began to read my Bible almost daily and I am learning so much more about God than I ever did before.

Dylan, Faith Dyer: After the trip I have started to take time out of my day to just spend with God. A couple minutes during the day just to talk to Him. I’ve also brought home new relationships that will last a lifetime.

Autumn, Faith CL: …while there, we had sessions and there was really good worship and after coming back from there, I feel so much more open to worship and that I experience God more in my worship.

WHY? F IN DIN G H O P E & ME ANING IN SU F F E R ING

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ou don’t have to look far to find someone who is suffering. Maybe you are currently walking a painful journey due to loss, illness, abuse, disability, or one of the many other reasons we experience pain and suffering.

The world offers many suggestions for facing these unbearable times, but what do we see in God’s Word about how to trudge this difficult road? What is the expectation of the Church and its members to walk alongside others who are suffering?

We find these answers and more in the book of Psalms. David cries out to God, repeatedly asking, “how long?” We ache for relief, answers and healing when our suffering is long-endured. The book of Psalms reveals to us that God welcomes our honesty and invites us to cry out to Him in our despair.

We repeatedly see that the Psalmist comes before the Lord, divulging his thoughts and concerns.

Still, he never stays in this place of hopelessness. There is a shift that takes place. While he is honest about his experiences and emotions, his time before the Lord ends in praise. He leaves the Lord’s presence with a final resolve to trust the Lord with every circumstance, relationship and heartbreak.

The enemy desires times of brokendesperate for God’s reaction can be to shut out the very indiin our lives to walk alongand broken, and we quickly knows our pain and can himself

to isolate us in our n e s s . We a r e comfort, yet our retreat. To isolate and viduals God has placed side us. We feel alone forget our Savior, who relate as a Suffering Servant.

Being a Christian does not bles of this world. So how do it feels like our heart is being on those around us when our draw? Or, when life feels like highest mountain, how do we and offer our support in a way

safeguard us from the trouwe enter a space of trust when torn apart? How can we lean natural inclination is to withwe are basking in the sun at the enter the valley with another that honors and glorifies Christ?

We invite you to join us this fall and seek God for answers to want to be a Church that loves all that life brings our way. I Word with you and exploring community of God’s people.

as we open the book of Psalms these questions and more. We well in every season and through look forward to opening God’s the healing that is found in the

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FAITH FAMILY HIGHLIGHT

THE CHILDRESS FAMILY JOSH & ASHLEY FAITH HIGHLAND BRUINIUS

WHAT ARE YOUR NAMES? Leroy (PC), Eunice, Natalie, Hailey & Naomi Childress WHERE ARE YOU FROM? PC is originally from Michigan and Eunice is originally from the Dominican Republic. We currently live in Highland, Indiana. Our oldest daughter, Natalie, lives in Gig Harbor (Seattle area). Hailey attends Moody Bible Institute and Naomi has just started Wheaton.

HOW DID YOU FIRST GET CONNECTED TO FAITH CHURCH? PC’s first connection was when moving from Michigan to lead Young Life in South Holland with Jan Mulder (Beatty). Since then there have been small connections with Faith over the years. Most recently, it was from an invitation from Pastor Tim Huizenga and the Highland Leadership Team asking if we would consider being a part of the ministry.

WHAT HAVE YOU SEEN GOD DO AT FAITH CHURCH? Since being here we have seen God bring joy to the people from various backgrounds and abilities. We have seen how God has utilized the amazing staff and volunteers to bless people by making them feel seen, heard and loved. There is no small thing that is going on at Faith Church. God is moving in a mighty way!

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT THE WORSHIP SERVICES? Variety! There are so many things that happen from week to week that are showcasing people, ministries, talents, outreach, worship styles and preaching dynamics. The atmosphere is very rich and fertile for God’s presence to be felt. It is not only about what we are seeing externally, but it is also that we feel welcomed and appreciated.

WHERE DO YOU SERVE AT FAITH CHURCH? We are a part of the Highland location where PC serves as one of the pastors and Eunice serves on the worship team.

HOW DO YOU CONNECT WITH OTHERS AT FAITH HIGHLAND? Weekly in various ways. We are intentional in trying to get to know different people each week. Before and after each service we can be found mingling with the people. We like to write their names down so we can spend time praying for them throughout the week.

With small groups getting underway, we are excited to join with others in a learning and discipleship venue as well.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO SHARE? We enjoy being a part of the community. PC enjoys coaching football for Highland. Eunice works as an accountant for Moody Bible Institute.

WHAT HAVE YOU SEEN GOD DO IN YOUR LIFE? Well, this is a loaded question that would fill the remainder of this paper! How can we even begin to summarize all that God has done in our lives? Where does one begin when talking about the goodness of God and the so many things that He has blessed us with, spared us from, and allowed us to go through?

From salvation to continual forgiveness, health, peace, security, life itself, a beautiful family, overcoming hardships, joy and love…each is a story that we hope to share with others, so by all means don’t wait for us to write it all down, come up and ask us after service someday.

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Christian Aid Golf Classic Tuesday, September 27 White Hawk Country Club WeAreFaith.org/golfclassic

GRIT - Men’s Event Friday, October 28 Join us as we grow through worship, teaching and fellowship.

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All Church Hymn Sing Sunday, October 30 Faith Dyer WeAreFaith.org/hymnsing

FINANCIAL UPDATE

BY: JOHN CLAUSING

Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine. Proverbs 3:9-10

Bob? Storytelling and visual communication is crucial in today’s church outreach. Faith Church has historically seen value in video storytelling to share God’s story. We want to continue to invest in video production, to allow us to further support the needs of each of our sites.

At the end of June, we concluded our fiscal year. We are very thankful as giving, $7,566,434, exceeded our planned budget of $7,454,804. We praise God because our budget being met represents needs being met. As we share dollar signs, more importantly these figures represent lives impacted, whether during weekend services, events, ministry gatherings, mission funds, etc. Because of your faithful giving, together, following God’s direction and calling upon our church, we are restoring the world one relationship at a time.

Growing Leaders: We currently have seven pastoral residents (WeAreFaith.org/staff) as part of our commitment to raising up leaders. Leadership development is crucial for the future of the church, so it’s our desire to train and grow leaders for the Kingdom.

Additionally, Faith Highland and Faith Cedar Lake are experiencing a lot of growth in their congregation and are in need of associate pastors. You can ‘meet’ Faith Highland’s associate pastor, PC, on page fourteen of this edition of The Paper.

When one budget concludes, another begins and so we look to our 2022/2023 goal of $8,800,000. In the summer edition of The Paper, I laid out how the budget was compiled, starting with each location’s ministry goals and the review process. Our giving goal is significant but it has been prayerfully considered throughout the entire budget process, during every step.

Investing in our sites: Whether at the gas pump or grocery checkout, we’ve all felt the increase in costs of goods and services. In order to maintain our facilities and grounds, we, too, need to keep up with rising building and utility costs. We also want to be intentional in investing in our locations, keeping them well-maintained and inviting for guests of all abilities.

In addition to our normal operating costs, we are excited about investing in some strategic areas as well, as we seek to reach the disconnected and grow the connected:

Know that in our financial strategy, we are ready for wherever God leads us - as we have financially prepared to be able to do just that, thanks to humble servants who help lead our church - and because of the generosity of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Find us online: Be sure to read page five of The Paper as Andy Schultz, our online ministries coordinator, gives a great update as to the vision and forward thinking view of online ministry. In short, we are making an intentional commitment to producing a ministry that reaches and engages with people online. Our investment into outreach online requires video, editing, social optics - because as Andy puts it, “...online engagement can actually drive more in-person visits…”

If you have any questions about Faith Church finances, please reach out to the deacons at your Faith location (WeAreFaith.org/leadership) or email jclausing@WeAreFaith.org.

3, 2, 1…Action: Have you seen a video testimony at Faith Church? A weekend announcement video? An event recap reel? A quarterly Facebook update from Pastor

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JOIN OUR FAITH FAMILY DISCOVER FAITH Discover Faith is designed to help you learn more about Faith Church.

PARTNER WITH FAITH Partner with Faith focuses on what it means to be a member and why you should consider that commitment.

BEECHER

Thu, Oct 13, 6:30-8:30 PM

BEECHER

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CEDAR LAKE

Sun, Sep 11, 1:30-3:30 PM

CEDAR LAKE

Sun , Sep 25, 1:30-3:30 PM

DYER

Thu, Oct 6, 6:30-8:30 PM

DYER

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HIGHLAND

Wed, Oct 5, 6:30-8:30 PM

HIGHLAND

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MUNSTER

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THANKSGIVING DAY THU, NOV 24 | FAITH DYER

7-7:45 AM | Check-In 8 AM | Race Start Time Post-race enjoy complimentary food & beverage in the Atrium

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BEHOLDTHEWONDER.ORG It’s the celebration of the year!

Who will you invite to the party?

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CHRISTMAS THANKSGIVING SERVICES Beecher

Wed, Nov 23 at 7 PM

Cedar Lake

Wed, Nov 23 at 7 PM

SERVICES Beecher

Fri, Dec 23 at 7 PM Sat, Dec 24 at 2 & 4 PM

Cedar Lake

Fri, Dec 23 at 7 PM Sat, Dec 24 at 2 & 4 PM

Dyer

Dyer

Wed, Nov 23 at 5 & 7 PM

Fri, Dec 23 at 7 PM Sat, Dec 24 at 2 & 4 PM

Highland

Highland

Wed, Nov 23 at 5 & 7 PM

Munster

Wed, Nov 23 at 7 PM

Fri, Dec 23 at 7 PM Sat, Dec 24 at 2 & 4 PM

Munster

Online Ministry

Fri, Dec 23 at 7 PM Sat, Dec 24 at 2 & 4 PM

Wed, Nov 23 at 5 & 7 PM

Online Ministry

WeAreFaith.TV

WeAreFaith.TV

Fri, Dec 23 at 7 PM Sat, Dec 24 at 2 & 4 PM Visit WeAreFaith.org/thanksgiving for Faith Kids & Reflectors availability Visit WeAreFaith.org/christmas for Faith Kids & Reflectors availability

CARE & CONNE CTIONS ALL CAMPUSES INVITED

CARE Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery (CR) is based on the original 12 steps of recovery and the Beatitudes-the actual words of Jesus. CR is open to everyone as a place of rescue, restoration, safety and renewal for those seeking God’s healing from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits.

Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM Faith Cedar Lake Contact the team WeAreFaithCR@gmail.org Tuesdays, 7-9 PM Faith Dyer | FS Commons Contact Bill celebraterecovery@ WeAreFaith.org Thursdays, 7-9 PM Faith Munster Contact Charles/Breanne munstercr@WeAreFaith.org

Celebration Place

Tuesdays, 6:45-9 PM Faith Dyer | Elementary Room. Contact Trish at tmiller@WeAreFaith.org

Celebration Place is designed for kids Kindergarten through 13 years of age whose parents attend Celebrate Recovery.

We hope to make Jesus the foundation of their lives, break cycles of dysfunction and join their parents in forgiveness & healing.

Food Assistance

Mobile Food Pantry Faith Beecher Sep 27 | Oct 25 | Nov 29 | Dec 20 4:30-6 PM Contact Mandy at mandyp@WeAreFaith.org f Open to any Illinois resident Family Market Faith Dyer | East Hall Sundays, 8:30 & 10:30 AM Contact Carol at FFM@WeAreFaith.org Open 2nd & 4th Sunday For Dyer Members/ Attenders Family Market Faith Highland/Munster Agape House Sundays, 12:30-1:15 PM Contact Lisa or Bob at blhberr@att.net Open 1st & 3rd Sundays

Fresh Hope

Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM Faith Munster | Agape House freshhope@WeAreFaith.org This group is both for individuals who have a mental health challenge AND their loved ones (family members and close friends).

For more information, visit WeAreFaith.org/mentalhealth.

Meets weekly

Friendship

Tuesdays, 7 PM Faith Highland Contact Amy at aboshears@WeAreFaith.org Friendship Ministry is a place where adults with special needs can gather to learn from God’s Word and enjoy a great time of fellowship. For a complete listing of meeting dates visit WeAreFaith.org/Friendship.

Meets most 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

Grief Share

Faith Dyer Tuesdays | 7 PM Faith Highland Thursdays | 7 PM Beginning Sep 6 Contact Rich at rbawinkel@WeAreFaith.org Grief Share offers help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend.

NA-The Grace Street Recovery

Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays, 7-8:30 PM Faith Highland | Great Room Contact Mike at (219) 214-0399 This is an open meeting where all are welcome, but only members are encouraged to speak.

Meets weekly

Our Hope

Tuesdays, 7-9 PM Faith Dyer | Prayer Room Contact Jeri at

darchsmom@gmail.com Grief support group for women Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

Overcomers

Mondays, 6:30 PM Faith Dyer | Atrium Contact Andy at anearpass@WeAreFaith.org This ministry is for patients and caregivers of patients with life-altering illnesses.

Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays

CONNECTIONS Book Club

Thursday, 6:30 PM Contact Adrianna at awalters@WeAreFaith.org Meets the 4th Thursday of the month. Book Club will not meet in Nov or Dec. Sep 22 - Among the Innocent by Mary Alford Oct 27 - When the Day Comes by Gabrielle Meyer

Faithful Friends

Monday, 1 PM | Faith Dyer Contact Sue at suezarate@yahoo.com Fellowship for singles 65+ from any Faith Church location.

Meets the 2nd Monday of the month

Faith Singles 35+

Friday, 7 PM Faith Dyer | Room 144/145 Contact Connie at ckubiak2010@yahoo or Sandy Reitsma at quiltpilot@yahoo.com Meets the 2nd Friday of the month

Faith Stitchers

Thursday, 1-4 PM (Sep-May) Faith Dyer | Rooms 140/141 Contact Sharon at sharontlc756@hotmail.com We knit & crochet for those in need.

Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month

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Quilters

Monday, 8:30 AM Contact Barb at wondaals4@sbcglobal.net A group of women who meet around a common interest of quilting.

Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays Visit WeAreFaith.org/ biblestudies for a list of women’s Bible studies.

Marriage Ministry Groups

Your marriage is the most important earthly relationship you have and we believe that being proactive is the key to success in your marriage.

Here are some ways for you to thrive in your marriage.

Preparing for Marriage

Class is offered twice per year on Wednesdays in the spring and fall for dating and engaged couples. Next class will be September 14-October 26. Information on the class and mentoring

options can be found at WeAreFaith.org/marriage.

We look forward to preparing you for marriage!

Young Couples

A group for married couples who consider themselves young and are seeking to grow in their relationship through community with couples their age and in similar seasons of life.

Young Couples gather on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:15, Sep 14Nov 30 with a holiday break and beginning again Jan 11-May 17. See WeAreFaith.org/marriage for more information and registration.

Marriage Enrichment

A group for all married couples meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:15, Sep 14-Nov 30 with a holiday break and beginning again Jan 11May 17. More information about times, curriculum

and special events at WeAreFaith.org/marriage.

The Journey

For more information and resources, visit WeAreFaith.org/marriage faithmarriageministry

The Journey is a 22-week course designed to provide a safe place for a group of 7-10 people to slow down and be intentional about focusing on their relationship with Jesus and personal discipleship. To learn more, go to vantagepoint3.org/ vp3-pathway/the-journey/ Contact Marilyn at mmiller@WeAreFaith.org for more information. Join the hundreds of people from Faith Church who have come to understand God (and themselves) in a new way through The Journey!

MOMSNATION

12.1 Running Club

Marriage Repair

Individual marriage mentoring is available when you are in need of support and encouragement for your relationship on a more personal level.

WeAreFaith.org/marriagesupport

A community for moms with children ages birth through high school. Visit MomsNation.org for information on all our groups, meeting places and times.

Contact Rebekah at rmoore@WeAreFaith.org

Saturdays, 8 AM Faith Dyer (Dec-Mar) Contact the office at (219) 864-0300 Meets weekly Saturdays, 7 AM Erie Lackawanna Trail Kennedy Ave and Ridge Rd In Highland, IN (May-Nov)

The Ravines is a safe place to find healing and restoration for your marriage.

W H AT I F T H E R E I S

HOPE FO R MY MARRIAGE?

“He makes springs pour water into the ravines.” Psalm 104:10

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OUR 4G’S You will see these icons throughout this edition, with stories related to how we are living out our 4Gs.

Summer Worship Night

Faith Kids Fun Run

Joni & Friends Family Retreat

Faith Students Colorado Challenge

The Global Leadership Summit

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