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July 17, 2020

A Note From Your Pastor

This Sunday Pastor John O. Jones will continue our series in Philippians and share the Word with us over Facebook Live. You won't want to miss this blessing. Join our service at 10 AM with the link below.
(It will be available for viewing later as well)

https://www.facebook.com/FaithChurchMelrose

Scripture Memory Verse

July 2020
"For to me mto live is Christ, and to die is gain."
Philippians 1:21

Announcements!

Our Heritage Conference annual meeting is soon approaching (Sat. July 18th). If you would like to be a guest please email Pastor Jonathan for information. Jonathan@FaithChurchAC.org

WHAT
We gather together via Zoom in order to pray together. We know that prayer is powerful & that God hears our every word. Please plan to join us!

WHEN
Every Sunday - Sunday Morning Prayer - 9:30-10:00 AM
July 22 - Prayer Gathering 7PM

WHERE?
Faith Church's Personal Meeting Room - Click Here to Enter

Meeting ID: 221 622 9863

HOW? 3 ways

1. Web : Join by clicking above or using this website https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2216229863
2. Phone : Dial (929) 205-6099 & then enter Meeting ID: 221 622 9863
3. One tap mobile : +19292056099,,2216229863#

Questions?
Email FaithChurch@FaithChurchAC.org or contact the pastors.

Our Building is Back OPEN!
We look forward to welcoming you back whenever you best feel comfortable but we still have our Sunday services online.
What will services look like :

masks, social distancing, & contact free- offering & communion
children remain with parents
shorter service
hand sanitizer, masks, & wipes available

Cleaning : The building will be thoroughly cleaned & disinfected after each service.
Online : We will continue to provide our services online for those not yet comfortable in gathering at that time.
Questions : Please don't hesitate to contact us at FaithChurch@FatihChurchAC.org

Are you or someone you know in need of food assistance during this time? A Servant's Heart Food Pantry will be OPEN Friday 10-11:30 AM. Bags will be prepared for patrons to take and go--limiting exposure to spread any virus for all involved.

VBS - postponed
The Christian Education Committee has decided to postpone this summer's plans for VBS. We hope to have events for children again soon.

Finance Update

Thank you for your continual faithfulness
in giving to the Lord.

You may give online. Click here for the Giving link.
You can also mail your gifts to Faith Church 200 Franklin St. Melrose MA. Or come by the church building and drop it in the mail slot. Checks are still being processed and deposited on a weekly basis. We thank you for your faithfulness & trust in the Lord.

We will be using Zoom app and website for our gatherings. You can download the app or sign up here. https://zoom.us/

Prayer Gathering : July 8
Heritage Conference (online) : July 18
Prayer Gathering : July 22

We believe in the power of prayer. We pray to a loving & all-powerful God for whom nothing is impossible. We put our trust and hope in him and we lift up the following requests to Him.

Pray for Pastor Warren Conary & family as they are all recovering from COVID-19. Pastor Warren has been moved out of ICU but still needs our prayers.
Pray for Marilyn -- Carolyn Smith's sister's for her recent health issues.
Pray for Pastor Josh Duncan & his family at Baptist Park this summer.
Pray for Duane Crabtree who is recovering from breaking 2 bones in his foot
Pray for Joan Dean who has completed her final chemotherapy treatement!
Pray for Kathy Baker for relief from migraines as well as her job situation, that it may not be in jeopardy due to COVID-19.
Pray for Carolyn Smith and her ongoing health needs.
Pray for all those mourning losing loved ones this past year
COVID-19 - Pray for our leaders, those impacted physically or financially, and for the safety of the many essential workers.
The Lost - All around us there are those who don't know Christ as Lord and Savior. Please pray we can have an impact on these people and that the Lord would use us to reach them.
Our Church - Pray for God to do a new thing in our hearts & minds, and be at work in our community throught us as we seek to remain faithful to Him.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:6-7

Ministries

Men's Group

The men of Faith Church gather each month on the 1st Wednesday of the Month for an opportunity to be in conversation, in the Word, and in prayer. All men are invited to join us on the first Wednesday of the month as we ground ourselves in the Word and commit ourselves to growing in godliness. Lord willing, we'll meet digitally by Zoom August 5th to continue to look at the life of Jaocb and his family in Genesis 32.

Mom's Together
Our Moms Together ministry continues with a monthly daytime playdate for moms and their children that will meet on the second Tuesday of the month at the church. This is open to any moms who can make it, so feel free to invite a friend! There is also a Facebook group where more details are announced about each gathering. If you have any questions, or to find out the details of the next playdate, please speak to Jenn Szafir.

We also have a Women's Bible Study going through a book by SheReadsTruth which meets over Google Hangout on Wed. at 7:30PM.

♪ Featured Song ♫

Leeland - Way Maker (Lyrics)

Online Giving

We now offer a fully secure online giving platform (called Aplos) that allows anyone the opportunity to make a one-time donation or to setup recurring donations on a monthly or weekly basis (either via ACH/bank account payment or via debit/credit card).
To access the online giving portal click here or on the photo above.

Faith Church exists to worship God, show His love to others and to develop dedicated followers of Jesus Christ, beginning in the community of Melrose.