the paper august, issue 7 vol. 2

THE PAPERISSUE 7 | VOL. 2 |AUGUST 2015

CONTENTS

Content deadline is the first Monday of the month for the next issue. Submit to: [email protected]

4 Faith Church - Santo Domingo, DR

8 Cedar Lake Groundbreaking

10 Who Are Sam & Sue Zarate?

12 Serving

15 Beecher

16 Cedar Lake

18 Dyer

20 Hammond

21 Highland

22 Schererville

23 Valparaiso

THE BIG 3Whether you’ve been attending Faith Church for a long time or you are a first time

visitor, THE PAPER is here to help! Being a part of this church family is a partnership in growth, so we encourage you to

be involved in 3 ways:

WORSHIP ON THE WEEKENDSGather with others to listen to a message from God’s Word, sing, pray and lift up

the name of Jesus. Attend a service at one of our campuses. Faith Kids (infant-5th grade) is a safe place where kids can worship Jesus at their level. Don’t miss the

opportunity to gather with others and worship each week. Invite a friend.

CONNECT IN COMMUNITY

Being a follower of Jesus was never meant to be done alone. Sole-ranger Christianity usually means discouragement and failure. God has provided a

better way- Biblical community. Community keeps us encouraged, helps us build meaningful friendships, and most importantly, helps us grow as Christians. This

may be through a Mini-Church, Bible study or Serving Team. No matter what your age, God does not intend for you to walk through life alone. Be real. Be known.

SERVE OTHERSJoin a weekend Serving Team at one of our campuses, serve in your neighborhood or around the world! God has gifted each of us to do something special. Discover

the joy of serving.

When you live in the Midwest, summer becomes like a three-month vacation for your senses. The smell of grilled barbeque ribs hovering in the air while you cut your lawn. The sound of motorcycles ripping down the street. The feel of Deep Woods Off bug spray coating your skin. A swig of fresh, homemade lem-onade running down your pipes. But then one day, you walk into Target to buy some soothing Aloe Vera Gel and—BOOM! Suddenly all the signs point to the back-to-school section for a mega sale on #2 pencils.

This is when you remember something you heard at church last Sunday. Something about Faith Church launching an international campus in that warm, sunny country…where was that again? Oh, right! The Dominican Republic. And you wish you would’ve paid closer attention to exactly when this new campus was going to open, and who you need to call in order to offer your help this coming winter.

Well, here’s your chance to read all about the upcom-ing launch of Faith Church Santo Domingo and the pastor who will be leading it…Pastor David Mojica. (Mo-he-kah)

I had the privilege of interviewing Pastor David Mo-jica and his wife, Ylva, to find out more about them and this exciting new adventure ahead. Pastor Dave Weemhoff was also present for the interview, so I thought maybe he wanted to get some pointers on how to start a Faith Church multi-site in the Caribbe-an somewhere. But he said no, he had no such plans.

So grab a cup of coffee, and get ready to find out all about The Mojicas and the new Faith Church Santo

FAITH CHURCHSANTO DOMINGO

AN INTERVIEW WITH DAVID & YLVA MOJICA

Q. Tell us a little about yourself, family, background…and why are you planting a church in the Dominican Republic?

David: My name is David Mojica. I am the second youngest of ten kids in my family. My father was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. He moved to New York City in 1953 at the age of 25 to work in the church, and this is where he met my mother, who em-igrated from Puerto Rico. They were married, and my father was a minister for the next 50 years. My family was always involved in church life. Actually, out of the ten kids in my family, five of us went into ministry work.

Although I studied toward an electrical engineering degree, most of my professional work was in city gov-ernment, and eventually I became the District Manag-er for 140,000 people in the Bronx. I also completed a Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership and earned a Master of Divinity Degree from Prince-ton Theological Seminary. I first worked as a youth pastor and planted a church in the Bronx where I had the awesome experience of shepherding this growing congregation for five years.

Towards the end of my father’s ministry, he encour-aged me to visit the Dominican Republic for a short-term mission trip. Since my father was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, he knew it was a good place for me to go and experience how the peo-ple in the church there are so passionate in spirituality and are also strong prayer warriors.

So in 1997, I visited the Dominican Republic for the first time and happened to meet my bride, Ylva, who worked in the church there. Three months later we were married.

Ylva: I was born and raised in the Dominican Repub-lic. I am the oldest of six children; I have one sister and four brothers. I started attending the Catholic Church at nine years old. Every Tuesday, my aunt gathered the kids from my extended family and held Bible school out of my grandma’s house. I feverishly attended these Bible classes, made a commitment to follow Christ, was baptized at the age of 13, and loved being a part of church. My parents were not regular church attenders and didn’t want to bring me to church every week, but after a while, I convinced my parents that church is where I wanted to be.

When I became an adult, I earned a bachelor’s de-gree in computer science and worked in a computer lab for the government. I also held many positions in the church. I was a deacon and head youth leader for the entire denomination for which I was a part of in the Dominican Republic. While I was working in the church one day...I saw this good-looking man (whom I had never seen before) walk past my office door a few times. I asked my pastor who he was, and he intro-duced me to David. And that is how we met.

David: From 1998 – 2000, I became involved in a church in New Jersey through mentorship and ap-prenticeship. I did missionary work, created small groups and we expanded. Then I received a call from the RCA (Reformed Church of America) to plant a Reformed church in New Jersey aimed toward young adults. I did this for about 15 months but realized it was not going as well as planned. We did not have the help necessary to carry on this new venture. But, my wife and I believe that it shaped us for what God was going to call us to do in the future.

Over time, my wife and I had three daughters. Esther is the oldest; she is now 14 years old. Sarah is 12 and our youngest, Ruth, is 10.

In 2012, my wife and I had an overpowering passion to do missionary work in the Dominican Republic. We felt God calling us to do work there. We prayed intensely and called a lot of people for advice. I knew back in 2001 that I wanted to come back to the Do-minican Republic, and my wife felt the same.

When I spoke to the RCA about this passion of ours to do missionary work in the DR, they said they would help. So in October 2013, my wife and the girls moved to the DR to get settled in and enrolled in school there. We are so thankful to God that we had so much help from family and friends in the DR.

Q. Why are you excited to work with Faith Church? What will the benefit for the kingdom of God look like?

David: Our desire in doing kingdom work is to part-ner with a stateside church that is gospel-driven and mission-minded. We are excited to go on this venture with Faith Church. Our approach has always been not to do it alone, and we yearn to be connected to a stateside church that we feel is our faith family and missionary partner. We knocked on many doors and prayed like mad, and in God’s providence, He con-nected us to Faith Church. We originally connected to Faith Church through the RCA via the Director of Mission Engagement at a church planting conference in Santo Domingo in 2014. I like that Faith Church is both rooted in Reformed theology and evangelical in its mission and practice.

Q. How do you see the Dominican version of Faith Church “reaching the disconnected and growing the connected” in Santo Domingo? (Do you see a need for a Reformed evangelical church in the DR?)

David: The churches in the DR are great in evangel-ical mission but not in social mission. They are not as intentional in this area of ministry. So by us go-ing there, we can reach the people by engaging and growing in faith as an evangelical presence but also to feed the poor and bring restoration to the broken in the power of the Spirit.

Q. How can the people of Faith Church pray for you and support you?

David and Ylva: We seek your prayers so that

• God may show up.

• God’s protection will be on our family.

• God will grant us holy boldness.

• God’s favor will spark a Gospel movement.

• The Lord will guide us as we prepare for a fall campus launch.

• Multitudes will be attracted to and ultimately partner with us in the DR.

• People will connect with this ministry and the launch will take off with great excitement and joy.

We would love for Faith Church to partner with us at least in short-term mission trips. It will be a lot of work, but your prayers, financial, and logistical support will set the way for God to ignite a movement of His Spirit in the DR. We want people to find rest in Christ and to be restored.

**So if you’re looking to escape the winter blues (or any other time of year) and do some good work for the Lord on a short-term missionary trip, keep Faith Church Santo Domingo in mind. More information to follow soon.

Q. Tell us about Santo Domingo and your target area. How are you connecting in the community already?

David: Santo Domingo is a bustling and heavily con-gested metropolis. We are in a small location to start, on the north side of Santo Domingo. Our space is about 200 square feet total. We started through small groups. This avenue helps us reach new people and grow.

Q. What have you accomplished so far?

David: Small groups, worship, connection with a local public school, visiting sick children and minis-tering to their families at a local Children’s Hospital, baptizing new believers, equipping the saints for the work of the ministry, etc.

So far we have about 50-55 people in small groups, with 5 small groups total. There are about 30-35 peo-ple who attend mid-week home group gatherings, and we are seeing new people come to Christ.

Q. What is the five year vision for Faith Church Santo Domingo?

David: Within the next five years, we want to contin-ue growing through the multiplication of small groups. Then we can prepare people to go as Spirit-filled missionaries throughout Greater Santo Domingo and the rest of the Island. We hope to have two anchor churches in Greater Santo Domingo, dozens of small groups, and see the birth of a Gospel movement. Our hope is that God, in His sovereign will, will use us to spark a movement in Santo Domingo and expand out.

With the launching of Faith Santo Domingo, we are in need of a Spanish interpreter for print pieces. If you are fluent in reading and writing

Spanish, please contact Karyn Justice at [email protected]

By Marjorie DeVries

CHURCH CAMPOUT August 14-16

Pla-Mor Campground(Bremen, IN)

Register online by August 10 under Calendar of Events

Contact: Debby Anderson at [email protected]

Thursday, August 206:30 - 8:30pm in Faithful Grounds Coffee Shop

Artist: Jan Krediet Cost: $25

(includes coffee, snacks & supplies for a finished product)

Registration begins August 1 at faithchurchonline.org /calendar of events

After 8 years of being the “nomadic tribe” of Faith campuses, Cedar Lake broke ground to build a permanent home!

Faith Cedar Lake has been an active part of the community since it launched at Hanover Central eight years ago. Without owning property of their own, the congregation has been very flexible, having met at 8 different locations including the Hanover gym, auditorium, the CAC, various parks, and most recently at the Cedar Lake Conference Grounds. Campus Pastor Dave Weemhoff is thrilled that his church family will now have consistency and a home of their own.

The groundbreaking took place at the new church site, 6729 West 133rd, on Sunday, June 14. Many of our campus pastors, town officials and congregants were in attendance to express their support and join in the excitement of the project. Pastor Dave shared about the history and future goals of Faith Cedar Lake. Pastor Bob gave a blessing and conveyed the joy that is felt campus-wide. The ceremony also included a time of worship and prayer. Miraculously, the rain held off until the last picture was being taken!

Faith Cedar Lake is excited to have creative spaces for kids and meeting rooms for events. More importantly, “Lakers” are more than ready to plant deep roots in the community that they love and serve.

“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think according to the power at work within

us, to Him be GLORY in the church and in Christ Jesus thoughout all generations,

forever and ever. Amen!”

Eph. 3:20-21

FAITH CHURCH CEDAR LAKE

GROUNDBREAKING!

Written by Dave Weemhoff and Sue Crince

How to Love your Muslim Neighbor

Faithful Grounds Coffee Shop | Tuesday, Sep 8, 7 pmSpeakers: Pastor Andy Nearpass & Reverend Raouf Boulos

recommended readingavailable in the vine bookstore

Hosted by the Vine bookstore & Faithful Grounds

What’s your name? Sam & Sue Zarate

Where are you from? Dyer, Indiana

How did you first get connected to Faith Church? A co-worker invited us in June 2003.

What have you seen God do at Faith Church? Several expansions, multi-sites started & the disconnected being connected with God.

What do you enjoy about the worship service? The praise music and people standing up worshiping God with outstretched arms. We have experienced spiritual growth, which isn’t a destination but rather a journey.

Where do you serve at Faith Church? We both in Frontline, Prayer Team, Faith Church Special Events and any serving opportunity that comes up.

How do you connect with others at your campus? We are mini-church leaders and work with a great community of people on Saturday nights who have servant hearts; God put us all together as one big family.

What have you seen God do in your life? God has blessed us with 38 years of marriage and has given us some of the same spiritual gifts so that we can serve together.

Anything else you want to share? Take the spiritual gifts test online to learn your gifts. If you aren’t involved in some kind of serving area or in a mini-church, you don’t know what you’re missing!

SAM& SUEZARATE?

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By Marjorie DeVries

G rowing up, I remember a picture that hung on the wall of my grandma’s kitchen which read “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” I recall thinking—as for Grandma, she

is in the church choir, teaches Sunday School, and we don’t leave the dinner table until she reads the Bible and devotions—so yep, she’s got the house (including our whole family) covered for serving.

I now realize my idea of serving was way off. It’s not about making sure we’re covered. Serving God is not a sacrifice that somebody in the family has to make in order to receive God’s protection.

Then what is the true meaning and importance of serv-ing? Serving is important because it reflects a piece of who God made you to be. Think about this - you come to worship and God gives you this beautifully wrapped gift. Wouldn’t you want to open it?! Inside that mysterious wrapped package is your spiritual gift, which you may not have discovered about yourself yet! By opening it, you learn more about yourself and who God made you to be. Worshiping and serving put together produces the greatest impact. But sometimes I think we walk around with our gifts all wrapped up, like we’re afraid to open them. Here are some answers to questions we may have about spiritual gifts:

What exactly is a spiritual gift? Spiritual gifts are freely given, supernatural abilities received from God, secured by Jesus and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Every believer has at least one spiritual gift. The gift is meant for you to benefit others, to build up other believers and serve one another better. Your gift can empower believers to expand the kingdom of God.

Why is it important to know my spiritual gift when serving? Knowing your spiritual gift will assist you in finding God’s will for your life, help you overcome feel-ings of inadequacy and inferiority, help you find your place in the body of Christ and help you gain a sense of freedom in areas where you aren’t gifted.

How can I develop my gift? Spiritual gifts are ac-tivated through service, energized by the Spirit and motivated by love. Some ways these gifts can be developed inclu: studying scripture, reading books on spiritual gifts, talking to other Christians who have sim-ilar gifts, and of course…begin to use your gift in ministry.

What are spiritual gifts not? They are not merit badges, rewards or signs of an individual’s spirituality. They are not natural talents.

How do I discover my spiritual gift? First, accept the fact that you ARE gifted because each person is given something to do that shows who God is. Then choose

to discover and operate in your spiritual gift(s). Here are some action steps you can take to discover your spiritual gifts:

• Take an assesment to understand what your spiritual gift(s) are and explore the descriptions, traits and cau-tions about each one.

• Pray for guidance and ask God to reveal your gift(s) to you and how He wants you to serve.

• Analyze yourself - your life story, passions and interests.

• Seek confirmation from other Christians.

• Ask 3 other people you trust to tell you what they think you do best and how you relate to others.

• Get involved in ministry - try a few and see what “fits” and then evaluate those results.

Consider your season of life. It may not match up with gifts and availability to serve. There may be “hang time” in this season. Though you can’t activate your gifts or do service, ask God to prepare you and seek to grow in your relationship with Him.

Where can I take this test and get started?

1. Go to faithchurchonline.org and click on the “Connect” tab.

2. On the next screen, look to the sidebar on the left, and click on the “Serve @Faith tab.

3. On this “Where Do I Fit?” page, scroll down the screen to see the “Steps.”

4. With Step 1, choose either Youth or Adult (the correct option for you) for the online assessment. The online assessment takes about 15-20 minutes to complete and will immediately show you the results.

5. Continue on with steps 2 through 4. When you connect at the best possible place to match your giftedness, you will receive the greatest blessing from serving! If you have any questions about serving at Faith, please contact Bonnie Peterson by email [email protected], or call 219.864.0300 ext 109.

“God, in His grace, chose me even before I wasborn, and called me to serve Him.”

Galatians 1:15

MomsNation is dedicated to supporting, encouraging, and equipping moms at all stages.

Motherhood is a journey full of joys and challenges. No matter where you are on your journey, Faith Church has

a group to suit your needs.

Group meetings kick-off in September!

Visit our website for group descriptions, times, & locations

momsnation.org

INFANT-5TH GRADE

LAUNCHES SEPTEMBER 12 & 13

A FUN FACT: Over 400 people serve in Faith Kids at all of our campuses! Thank You.

BEECHERWORSHIP201 E. Church RoadBeecher, IL 60401

FaithChurchBeecher

Service TimesSunday, 9 & 11 am

*Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request:

Summer Faith Kids Worship (Infant - Completed Kindergarten)Sunday, 9 & 11 am

Regular Faith Kids Schedule(Infant-5th grade) resumes Sunday, Sep 13, 9 & 11 am

The Vine bookstore is open after all weekend services.

Want to serve? Want to be connected? Have prayer needs? Need more information about Faith-Beecher or any classes/events? Complete the tear-offportion of the weekend program and submit it to the Welcome & Hospitality Center.

CONNECT● WOMEN

Women’s Bible Studyis moving to Wednesdays at 7 pm. Resumes Wednesday, Sep 9.Contact Leanne at [email protected]’ll be studying You’re Already Amazing by Holley Gerth. (Books will be available in the Vine bookstore.)Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday

MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers(Infant through Kindergarten) Resumes Thursday, Sep 17 from9-11 am.Contact Katie or Rachel at [email protected]

Stitchin’ SistersResumes Tuesday, Sep 1Contact Marietta Koster at 708.258.6450Meets 1st Tuesday

● MEN Men’s Bible/Book Study2nd & 4th Thursday, 7 pmMeetings: Aug 13 & 27Contact John at [email protected]

● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN)

Mini-ChurchesContact Anne at [email protected] you are looking to get connected at Faith Church, a Mini-Church is a great place to start. Stop by the Welcome Center and pick up a list of groups that are gathering or check out our Group Finder on the Faith Church website at: faithchurchonline.org/connect/mini-churches/join.

One Marriage One Night | One Clear Path Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm – Faith DyerContact [email protected] all married couples-enriching and repairing marriage.No registration required. Childcare is provided.

Summer Meeting Dates:Aug 10 & 24

● STUDENTS

Faith Beecher Students (6th-12th grade)Kick-Off Friday, Sep 18, 6-8:30 pmBring your friends!Meets 1st & 3rd Friday

● CARE

Faith Family Market 1st & 3rd Thursday, 6-7 pm(No appointment needed)Contact Stephanie at [email protected] Specific FFM donations needed are located by the shopping cart in the entryway. Contact Stephanie if you are interested in being a part of the FFM team.

● CLASSES & EVENTS

Praise & Picnic in the Park Sunday, Aug 9 at 10 am at Fireman’s Park.Worship followed by our Annual

Community BBQ. Watch weekend programs for details on how you can help and what you should bring.

Frontline Connections is a new ministry team forming at Faith-Beecher to seek out and per-sonally welcome first-time visitors. If you are interested in joining this team, please join us for a lunch following the 11am service on Sunday, Aug 23. Contact Beth at [email protected] with any questions.

SERVEThere are many ways for you to get involved at Faith-Beecher. Contact the following team leaders for more information if you’d like to serve on one of these teams or you like more information:

•Faith Kids-Contact Leah at [email protected] or Rachel at [email protected]

•Frontline Team – Contact Frank at [email protected]

•Frontline Connector Team – Contact Beth at [email protected]

•The Vine Bookstore – Contact Patti at [email protected]

•Prayer Team – Contact Bob at [email protected]

•Technical Arts or Worship Team – Contact Craig at [email protected]

•Coffee Service – Contact John at [email protected]

•Faith Family Market –Contact Stephanie at [email protected]

•Care & Share team – Contact Mari-etta at [email protected]

CEDAR LAKEWORSHIPCedar Lake Ministries13701 Lauerman StreetCedar Lake, IN 46303

Community Arts Center (CAC)13300 Lincoln PlazaCedar Lake, IN 46303

FaithChurchCedarLake

Service TimesSunday, 9 & 10:30 am

Special Summer Sundays in the Hanover Auditorium:Sep 6 – One service at 10 am, no Faith Kids (any age) *Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request:[email protected]

Summer Faith Kids Worship (Infant - Completed Kindergarten)Sunday, 9 & 10:30 am

Regular Faith Kids Schedule(Infant-5th grade) resumes Sunday, Sep 13, 9 & 10:30 am

CONNECT● WOMEN

Bible/Book Study Lord Change My Attitude Tuesday, 7 pm - CACContact Karla [email protected] 2nd & 4th Tuesday

COMING IN SEPTEMBERMoms in the Middle! Contact Angela at [email protected] Moms in the Middle is a community for moms with school-aged children. These complex, go-between years often land moms right in the middle of a territory she’s not yet charted. Twice monthly, MITM gives you a

coveted escape - two hours to catch your breath, converse and connect with moms who are living parallel lives. Childcare for younger children is available.

● MEN

Bible StudySaturday, 6:30-8:30 am – CACContact Greg at [email protected] the 1st & 3rd Saturday

Men’s Bible/Book Study Lord Change My AttitudeWednesday, 6:30 pm - Space next to the CACContact Matt [email protected] 2nd & 4th Wednesday

● ADULTS (MEN & WOMEN)

Mini-ChurchesContact Matt & Amy [email protected] your calendar for August 23! Anne Contreras will join our services with lots of information to kick off our fall mini-churches! Learn how to connect and sign up for a mini-church, where you can care for each other while learning God’s truths!

One Marriage One Night | One Clear Path Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm – Faith DyerContact [email protected] all married couples-enriching and repairing marriage.No registration required. Childcare is provided. Summer Meeting Dates:Aug 10 & 24

● STUDENTS

Faith Students (6th-12th grade)(formerly One80)Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm - CACContact Jason at [email protected] Wednesday, Sep 9

Boats & Bonfires! Join us on Au-gust 9 at the Cedar Lake Ministries beach! Bring your friends for an amazingly fun night of boats, bon-fires, bonding, beach and burgers!

Stay connected with us via:Facebook.com/CL180Instagram: @CL180For text updates: send the message: @c11 to the number: 81010

● CAREFaith Family MarketMondays, 10 am-noon - CAC(closed the 5th Monday)Contact Beckie at [email protected] you’re looking for a great place to serve the community and you’re available on Monday mornings, the Family Market team is a great place to start.

Reflectors MinistrySundays, 9 & 10:30 am Contact Samantha at [email protected] ministry exists to help people with any disability grow in their relationship with Jesus at their own level and to be enfolded into the church community. Kids Worship buddies and prayer partners are available to help make church more accessible to them and their caregivers. Please contact us if you know of anyone who could be blessed by this ministry or if you have an interest in serving in this capacity.

SERVEThere are many ways to get involved at Faith-CL! Contact the following ministry leaders for more information or if you’d like to serve on one of these teams!

•Faith Kids (infant-5th grade)Rhonda [email protected]

•Frontline team (includes greeters,welcome center, golf cart, coffeeservice & The Vine): Karla [email protected]•Prayer Team: [email protected]

•TAG or Worship Team: Jason [email protected]

•Faith Family Market: Beckie [email protected]

•Security: Nick [email protected]

•Card Ministry: Marcy [email protected]

•Mom’s Nation (MOPs/Moms in the Middle): Angela [email protected]

•Saturday Lunch: Dawn at [email protected]

•Faith Students (6th – 12th grade): Jason [email protected]

SOMETHING NEW!

Card Care Ministry! This ministry is now available to bless, encourage and congratulate our congregation. What a great way to send Faith-CL love to our congregation! If you would like to be a part of this minis-try or know of someone who could use a card, email Marcy Jurek at [email protected].

• Date: Tue, Sep 15, 2015 • Time: 9 am Shotgun Start (8 am check-in); 2 pm Lunch & Awards • Location: White Hawk Country Club (1001 White Hawk Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307)• Cost: $80 per person (4 player scramble) • Registration Deadline: Tue, Sep 8

Event Sponsorship:

• Prize Sponsor - $50 - Your organization will be recognized as a sponsor during the lunch and awards.

• Hole Sponsor - $250 - Your organization will be represented within the golf course on a sponsor sign, as an underwriter for a particular hole.

Christian Aid supports those who are experiencing financial crisis situations. The Golf Classic is the only event that Faith

offers to raise funds for this important ministry. Please consider joining us with your colleagues and friends to make a real

difference for a family in need.

DYERWORSHIP100 81st AvenueDyer, IN 46311

FaithChurchDyer

Service TimesSaturday, 6 pmSunday, 9 & 11 am

*Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request:[email protected]

Summer Faith Kids Worship(Infant - Completed Kindergarten)Saturday, 6 pmSunday, 9 & 11 am

Regular Faith Kids Schedule(Infant-5th grade) resumes Saturday, Sep 12, 6 pm andSunday, Sep 13, 9 & 11 am

Reflectors Worship (Disability Ministry)Sunday, 11 am

The Vine bookstore and Faithful Grounds Coffee Shop are open before and after all weekend services.

CONNECT● WOMEN

Courageous Love Monday, 7 pm - Garage Prayer RoomContact Karyn at [email protected] confidential ministry provides love and encouragement to moms of gay and/or lesbian children.Meets the 3rd MondayWill reconvene in Sep

● MEN

Prayer GroupWednesdays, 8 am - Room 127This Men’s Prayer Group meets weekly to fellowship and pray for the cares and concerns of the Faith family.

Men’s Bible StudySaturdays, 6:30 am - The GarageContact Dante at [email protected] 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturday

Husbands of FaithThursdays, 6:30 pm - Room 146Contact Tom at [email protected] weekly

● ADULTS (Men & Women)

CatalystThursdays in the Worship Center7 pm-Service | 8 pm-Small GroupsContact Ben at [email protected] is the young adults ministry of Faith Church serving the 18-30 somethings of our church and region.

NWI Singles of Faith Tuesdays, 7-9 pm Meets at Faith Highland - Room 201Contact Sandy Reitsma [email protected]

One Marriage One Night | One Clear Path Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm – AtriumContact [email protected] all married couples-enriching and repairing marriage.No registration required. Childcare is provided.



● CARE

Our HopeTuesday, 7-9 pm - Prayer RoomContact Jeri at [email protected] support group for womenMeets 1st & 3rd Tuesday

Celebrate RecoveryTuesday, 7-9 pm - The GarageContact Jim at [email protected] Recovery is open to everyone on Tuesday nights as a place of rescue, restoration, safety, and renewal for those seeking God’s healing from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Meets weekly

Celebration StationTuesday, 6:45-9 pmFarm/Jungle RoomContact Kim at [email protected] Station is designed for kids 5 to 13 years old whose par-ents attend one of the Tuesday care groups. We hope to make Jesus the foundation of their lives, break cycles of dysfunction, and join their parents in forgiveness and healing.

Faith Family MarketSunday, 8:30 am-12 noonRoom 128Contact Kelly at [email protected] Market provides assistance to those who have grocery needs. Open the 2nd & 4th Sunday

ReflectorsSundays, 11 am-12 noon Rooms 140-143These classrooms function similar to a Special Education Classroom. Typ-ical elements include: modified Bible lessons, crafts, games, singing, and other interactive activities.Contact Vinnie at [email protected] Room 140/141 Children ages 3-12

Room 142-144 Teens/Adults (ages 13 & up)

Room 145 - Quiet Family Spaceis available during weekend services at Dyer. The service is streamed live through a television in a seclude living room available for families with special needs members that need a quiet, private space to worship.

Reflectors Respite Program Saturday, Aug 8, 9 am-12 pm This is a 3-hour program of fun activi-ties for individuals with special needs of all ages (and their siblings). RSVP online at reflectorsministry.org.

“Super Sib” NightTuesday, Aug 4, 5:30-9 pm This is a night just for siblings of indi-viduals with special needs. It’s going to be a night of games, pizza, bowl-ing, and fun! More info and RSVP online - reflectorsministry.org

Reflectors Teen & Adult SocialFriday, Aug 14, 6:30-8:30 pm This is a social night for teens and adults with special needs in the Wor-ship Center. It’s going to be “Praise Party!” Bring your singing voice and your dancing shoes! RSVP online at reflectorsministry.org

Fresh HopeWednesdays, 7-8:30 pmMeets at the Highland CampusFresh Hope is our Mental Health Support Group. This group is both for individuals who have a mental health challenge AND their loved ones (family members, close friends). For more information, visit: faithchurchonline.org/connect/ care-ministry/mental-health or email [email protected].

● HEALTH & WELLNESS

Faithfully FitMonday, Wednesday & Friday, 5:15-6:15 am - AtriumContact Ray at [email protected] class for men and women (aerobic interval training)

12.1 Running ClubGroup Runs onSaturdays, 7 am - Faith DyerContact Louie & Mary at [email protected] weekly


Discovery Class Sunday, Sep 27, 3-6 pmContact Bonnie [email protected] Discovery class is our mem-bership/inquirer class. This is an ex-cellent way to learn about our core values, our church structure, and the Christian principles on which we are founded. Sign up and down-load the pre-class booklet from the home page of Faith’s website. Join date is Nov 14/15.

SERVEElim Hope Packs is a school supply drive that will help provide school supplies to our partners with Chi-cagoland Prision Outreach, and also provide meaningful assembly work for adults at Elim Christian services. Consider bringing in supplies from the supply list by August 15/16! (Supply list can be found at faithchur-chonline.org)

Back to Serving Bash! for all campus’ Faith Kids/Faith Student volunteers

Monday, Aug 31 at 7 pm. Whether you currently serve or are interested in serving, join us in the Dyer

Worship Center for a night of laughs, fun, encouragement and team building! Contact Phil at [email protected].

Interested in joining one of our teams? Serving opportunities exist in both of these ministries. Join us as we worship

with kids and students. Find out more online at these websites:faithchurchkids.org | faithchurchstudents.com

* Faith Kids Technical Arts & Shout Out deadline to sign up for this year is Sunday, August 30

HammondWORSHIPHammond Academy of Science and Technology (H.A.S.T.)33 Muenich Court Hammond, IN 46320

Hammond Arts Center (HAC)5832 Hohman AvenueHammond, IN 46320

FaithChurchHammond

Service TimeSunday, 10 am


Summer Faith Kids Worship (Infant - Completed Kindergarten)Sunday, 10 am

Regular Faith Kids Schedule(Infant-5th grade) resumes Sunday, Sep 13, 10 am

CONNECT● WOMEN

Faith StitchersThursday, Aug 27, 1 pm – HACContact Ginni at [email protected] Stitchers gathers to crochet & knit baby blankets for PASS preg-nancy care centers and scarves for Children’s Hunger Fund while we make new friends and share our lives with one another.

● MEN

Bible StudySaturday, 7-8:30 am - HACContact Bob at [email protected] the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sat


Mini-ChurchesContact Anne at [email protected] you are looking to get connected at Faith Church, a Mini-Church is

a great place to start. Stop by the Welcome Center and pick up a list of groups that are gathering or check out our Group Finder on the Faith Church website at: faithchurchonline.org/connect/mini-churches/join.

Marriage Mini-ChurchSundays, 6-8 pm - HACContact Charles or Breanne at [email protected] Mini-Church for married couplesChildcare providedMeets 2nd & 4th Sunday

Mini-Church – HAC1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7 pmContact Randy [email protected] Everyone welcome!

Mini-ChurchConspiracy of KindnessWednesdays, 7-9 pm - HACContact Garrett [email protected] is seeking to enter the heart of every person on this planet. Yet, for those who are not gifted evangelists, the task of communicating the Gos-pel can seem daunting. What if there was another way? There is, and it’s called the conspiracy of kindness. In this group, we’ll learn about evan-gelism and actually do evangelism. We’ll explore the cultural diversity of Hammond and use practical acts of service to engage our community and demonstrate God’s love.



● CARE

Prayer MinistrySundays, before and after serviceContact Bob at [email protected] you have needs, concerns, wor-ries or praises? Stop in the Prayer Room for prayer and support.

Faith Family MarketSundays, 11:30 am-1 pm - HAC Contact Randy at [email protected] Market provides assistance to those in need of groceries and basic necessities.Open the 1st & 3rd Sunday

Celebrate RecoveryFriday, 7-9 pm - HACContact Jim at [email protected] 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. Meets weekly

● EVENTS & CLASSES

Back to School JamSaturday, Aug 1, 11 am - 2 pmHarrison ParkLive music, food and crafts for the kids.

SERVEFaith KidsContact Bethany at [email protected] in nursery or preschool one time this summer! Or join us this fall building relationships and making an eternal impact. Sign ups and more information atfaithchurchkids.org.

Set Up/Tear DownContact Sarah at [email protected] joining the team that helps make it all happen on Sunday mornings by literally setting up the Worship Center and tearing it down following the service.

highlandWORSHIP8910 Grace StreetHighland, IN 46322

FaithChurchHighland

Service TimesSunday, 9 & 11 am

New evening service launching Sep 13 at 5 pm!

* Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request:[email protected]

Summer Faith Kids Worship (Infant - Completed Kindergarten)Sunday, 9 & 11 am


CONNECT● WOMEN

Women’s Bible StudyGospel of Mark Tuesdays, 9:30 am - Rm 101Contact Jean Vander Molen at 219-922-8113Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday Join us again in the fall.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Tuesday, 9-11:30 am – Great Room Contact Larissa at 219-314-8704/ [email protected] 1st & 3rd Tuesday (Oct-May)MOPS is a group where moms of infants to kindergartners come to connect and grow with other moms in the same stage. Upcoming Dates:Open House: Tuesday, Sep 8, 9-11:30 amFirst Meeting: Tuesday, Sep 22, 9-11:30 am

ADULTS (Men & Women) NWI Singles of FaithTuesdays, 7-8:30 pm-Room 201Contact Sandy Reitsma [email protected] ministry welcomes single and single again Christian adults. We seek to serve adults who are sin-gle, widowed or divorced who are looking for like-minded Christians to share their beliefs and values,

growing in Christ. Meets weekly


Highland Mini-ChurchSundays, 5 pmContact: Rich Krooswyk at [email protected] discussion on the topic of the morning message.

One Marriage One Night | One Clear Path Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm – Faith DyerContact [email protected] all married couples-enriching and repairing marriage.No registration required. Childcare is provided.Meets weekly


● STUDENTS

Faith Students Jr. High 6th-8th grade (formerly Vida)Sundays, 6-8 pm Contact Larissa VanderPol at [email protected] us for food, fun, and learning plus once a month for a fun large group activity. Meets 2nd & 4th SundayFirst Meeting: TBA

Faith Students High School9th-12th Grade (formerly Encounter)Sundays, 6-8 pm-Youth House by Faith Highland. Contact Deanne at [email protected] activities, discussion and food. Meets 1st and 3rd SundayFirst Meeting: TBA

● CARE

FriendshipTuesdays, 7 pm – Great RoomFriendship Ministry is a place where adults with special needs can gather to learn from God’s word, sing songs, play games, eat snacks, and enjoy a great time of fellowship. Friendship is breaking for summer but will launch again in the fall, and all are invited to come join the com-munity! Contact Vinnie at [email protected] or 219-864-0300 x197.

NA-The Grace Street Recovery Meeting of Narcotics AnonymousThursdays, 7-8:30 pm - Room 201Contact Rob Pettit at 219.381.6768This is an open meeting where all are welcome, but only members are encouraged to speak.

OA-Overeaters AnonymousFridays, 10-11:30 am - Room 101Contact Barb Russo at 219.742.3397Steps and Traditions study style with guest speakers every week.Meets every Friday

● HEALTH & WELLNESS

Faith & Fitness ClassMon, Wed & Fri, 9-10 am Great Room. Contact Patty Oelberg at 312.699.7844Weight training for 50+. Bring your own weights. $3 per session.

Aerobic Class Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:15-11am Meet in the Great RoomContact Karen at 219-616-0187

Fresh HopeWednesdays, 7 pm Meets at the Highland campusThis group is both for individuals who have a mental health challenge AND their loved ones (family mem-bers, close friends). For more infor-mation, visit: faithchurchonline.org/connect/care-ministry/mental-health or email [email protected].

SERVEElim Hope Packs is a school supply drive that will help provide school supplies to our partners with Chi-cagoland Prision Outreach, and also provide meaningful assembly work for adults at Elim Christian services. Consider bringing in supplies from the supply list by August 15/16! (Supply list can be found at faithchurchonline.org)

SCHERERVILLEWORSHIPThe Gym at Campagna Academy7403 Cline AvenueSchererville, IN 46375

FaithChurchSchererville

Service TimeSunday, 10 am (through Sep 6)

* Interpretation for the deaf is available upon advance request:[email protected]

Summer Faith Kids Worship (Infant - Completed Kindergarten)Sunday, 10 am


Join us in the Community Cafe after each service for coffee and refreshments.

CONNECTSunday Fun DaySunday, Aug 2Contact Candy at [email protected]’ll be grilling hot dogs and having fun in the field after tear down. Bring a blanket or chair and be sure to sign up to bring a side dish to share. Sign up sheets are at the Welcome Center.

Kickball Wednesday, Aug 12, 6-8 pm

Open Gym Night Wednesday, Aug 19, 6-8 pmBasketball and access to weight room.Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday

Paintball @ Blast Camp in HobartSaturday, Aug 22, 9:30am-12:30pmContact Elizabeth at [email protected]

Cost is $35 per person and covers everything you will need to have a morning of fun!

Dodgeball Wednesday, Aug 26, 6-8 pm

1 year Anniversary Celebration!Sunday, Sep 13 after the 11 am service.

● Adults (Men & Women)

Mini-ChurchesContact Anne at [email protected] you are looking to get connected at Faith Church, a Mini-Church is a great place to start. Stop by the Welcome Center and pick up a list of groups that are gathering or check out our Group Finder on the Faith Church website at: faithchurchonline.org/connect/mini-churches/join. One Marriage One Night | One Clear Path Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm - Faith DyerContact [email protected] For all married couplesenriching and repairing marriage. No registration required. Childcare is provided.

Summer Meeting Dates: Aug 10 & 24

● CARE

Prayer MinistryContact Jan Krediet at [email protected] before and after each Sunday service.

Celebrate RecoveryTuesdays, 7 pmMeets in the Garage at Faith Dyer Fridays, 7 pmMeets at the Hammond Arts Center(5832 Hohman,Hammond, IN 46324)Meets weekly

● EVENTS & CLASSES

Discovery Class Wednesday, Oct 21, 6-9 pmContact Bonnie [email protected] Discovery class is our mem-bership/inquirer class. This is an excellent way to learn about our core values, our church structure, and the Christian principles on which we are founded. Sign up and download the pre-class booklet from the home page of Faith’s website. Join date is Nov 15.

SERVETechnical Arts & Worship TeamLooking for a place to serve?We need you to help set up the gym at 4 pm on Saturdays. You’d serve once a month, giving an hour of your time on a Saturday night. We also need help tearing down after the 11 am service. This is a great way to make a difference! Our Worship team is also looking for instrumentalists and vocalists.To connect, contact Dee at [email protected] Faith KidsLooking for volunteers to serve this fall beginning Sep 13 at the 9 or 11 am service. Contact Selena Rich at [email protected].

VALPARAISOWORSHIP1155 S. Sturdy RoadValparaiso, IN 46383

FaithChurchValpo

Pre-Worship Prayer Huddle Everyone is invited to join us in the Prayer Room on Sundays at 9:30am to lift up our worship service, lead-ers, campus & region.

Service TimeSunday, 10 am


Summer Faith Kids Worship (Infants-completed Kindergarten)Sunday, 10 am

Regular Faith Kids Schedule(Infant-5th grade) resumes Sunday, Sep 13, 10 am

The Vine bookstore and Community Café are open before (9:30-10 am) and after the worship service.

CONNECT● WOMEN

Women’s Bible StudyTuesdays, 7 pm Contact Jana at [email protected] 1st & 3rd Tuesday and Friday MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers (Infant through Kindergarten)Resumes Thursday, Sep 24, 6-8 pmContact Kim at [email protected].

● MEN

Men of FaithSaturday, 7 am - Upstairs Adult ClassroomContact Bob at [email protected] where men can

come together to pray, read God’s Word, and journey through life’s struggles and celebrations together. Meets weekly





● STUDENTS

Watch the weekend program for upcoming events.Contact Eric at [email protected]

● CARE

Reflectors Ministry Sundays, 10 amContact Brent at [email protected] Worship buddies and prayer partners are available to help make church more accessible to those with special needs and their caregivers. Please contact us if you know of anyone who could be bless-ed by this ministry or if you have an interest in serving in this capacity. Meets 2nd & 4th Sunday

Friendship Groups Thursday, 6:30-8 pmContact Vinnie Adams [email protected] in late September. Watch the weekend program for details.


First Sunday Lunch - Is on Aug 2, at 11:45 am following the worship service. Watch the weekend program for details.

Discovery ClassOur next Discovery Class will be Sunday, Sep 27, 7-9 pm. Join date will be Nov 15. Details to come.

SERVEFaith Kids Serve in nursery or preschool one time this summer! Or join us this fall building relationships and making eternal impact. Sign ups & more information at faithchurchkids.org, at the Welcome Center, or contact Jaime at [email protected] or Ami [email protected].

Open Arms Women’s ShelterVolunteers are needed for the winter months on Wednesday evenings. See Pastor Brad for shift times and additional information or visit openarmsvalpo.org.

Other serving teams looking for ad-ditional help include Technical Arts, Frontline, Prayer Team and The Vine bookstore. If interested in serving in any of these areas, go to the Wel-come Center for more information or contact Pastor Brad at [email protected].

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