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October 7, 2020
A message from your pastor
"The word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."
Hebrews 4:12
Nothing is more powerful or transformative than the Word of God. Join us tonight for Men's Bible Study at 7PM or the Women's Bible Study at 7:30 PM both over Zoom! Men are continuing to study the interesting and adventurous life of Jacob in Genesis, while the women are beginning a study in the Gospel of Luke--looking at the powerful life of Jesus Christ. Join us tonight!
Women- 7:30 PM - Click Here to Join Zoom or call (646) 876-9923 & enter Meeting ID: 474.264.4778
Men- 7 PM - Click Here to Join Zoom or call (929) 205-6099 & enter Meeting ID: 221.622.9863
"The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”
Isaiah 40:8
Scripture Memory Verse
October 2020
For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit.
1 Peter 3:18
Announcements!
We will be using Zoom and our website for our gatherings. You can download the Zoom app or sign up here. https://zoom.us/
Men's Bible Study : Oct. 7 Women's Bible Study New Series : LUKE : Oct. 7 Church Board Meeting : Oct 13 Prayer Gathering : Oct. 14 Kid's Fall Party: Oct. 17 Eastern Regional (Virtual) Convention : Oct. 23-24 Prayer Gathering : Oct. 28
Women's Bible Study : Every Wednesday 7:30 over Zoom A Servant's Heart Food Pantry : Every Friday 10-11:30 AM
Penny Crusade
Penny Crusade - Final Count!
Congratulations!
We reached and surpassed our goal of $3,000 with a total of $3,200!
Thank you
to all who generously gave to partner in the Gospel with the many missionaries that we around the world. We do not celebrate the money, but the lives that will be brought to Christ as a result of our support.
Thank youfor your faithfulness!
Kids Fall Party Kids Fall Party, Saturday Oct. 17 at 10 AM. We will paint pumpkins, play some fall themed games & win some little prizes, and get a chance to see one another safely. We plan for this event to be outside on the church property. Hope to see you all there!
Need School Supplies? If you know a child or a family in need of school supplies, please email faithchurch@faithchurchac.org. The City of Melrose has provided us with supplies to help any student, from elementary to high school with their needs. From backpacks to erasers, we've got entire kits to help this school year go smoothly. Just let us know!
Maranatha Devotionals New devotionals for October, November, & December are in & available at the back of the sanctuary. If you would like a copy delivered to you please email jonathan@faithchurchac.org.
OPEN! - Sunday worship service is in person
•masks, social distancing, & contact free- offering & communion
•children remain with parents
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.
Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child will be here soon! This year we will pass out a shoebox with a few items to start, and you will take the box home to fill up & return.
Go Vote As Christians we are to be good stewards of our nation and our communities, therefore I want to remind you to take steps to prepare yourself to prayerfully vote this fall. Many communities have made mail-in voting as well as early voting widely available. The next election is the Nov. 3 election.
Though we take part in our civic duties in order to 'form a more perfect union', participate in our elections, pray for our leaders and for God's will to be done through our elections, we ultimately realize that our hope is not found in parties or politicians. Our Savior will not be an elected official, nor be found in political office--it would be foolish to think so; the Bible is clear that there is one savior in heaven--eternally sovereign, unrivaled, who holds the heart of earthly kings in his hands (Prov. 21:1). Let us keep God alone as our the true source of all hope, order, and peace.
https://www.cityofmelrose.org/elections
"But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior,
the Lord Jesus Christ"
Phil. 3:20
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Zoom Prayer
WHAT
We will gather over Zoom together 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
Sept. 23 - 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.
PRAYER
In Peter's 1st letter, he tells us, "Cast all your cares / anxieties on God, because he cares for you." (1 Pet. 5:7) We believe in the power of prayer. We pray to a loving & all-powerful God who went to the cross to prove his love for us, and for whom nothing is impossible. We put our trust and hope in him alone and we lift up the following requests to Him.
Pray for the family of Bob Gedney who fell asleep in the Lord last night.
Pray for a gifted volunteer to fill the Treasurer role in our church.
Pray for the Squires as Josh Squire recovers from injuries & Jean takes on more responsibilities for Dave.
Pray for Joan Dean for healing, restoration, & comfort against neuropathy
Pray for Cullen Shay & the Shay family as he recovers from serious shoulder surgery.
Pray for Duane Crabtree who is recovering from breaking 2 bones in his foot.
Pray for Carolyn Smith's her health needs as well as her sister Marilyn as she fights cancer.
Pray for George Peabody as he continues to fight for better heart health.
COVID-19 - Pray for our leaders, those impacted physically or financially, and for the safety of the many essential workers. We also pray for the many teachers, school staff, students & parents who return to school this fall in one form or another.
The Lost - All around us there are those who don't know Christ as Lord and Savior.
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.
Our Nation - & our leaders as we seek racial justice, battle this pandemic, return to schools, and approach a fall election.
Our World - Malawi - We pray for Pastor Ken & Darlene Perkins as they trust the Lord fully for guidance and to see him make their path straight. We pray that they will be able to have effective lines of communication with Malawi leaders, and strengthen and encourage new church plants in Malawi.
"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 Bible Study 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 October 7th to continue to look at the life of Jaocb and his family in Genesis 34.
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.
Women's Online Bible Study
We meet over Zoom on Weds. at 7:30PM. New Study of LUKE begins tonight! To join contact the pastors or Magen Price.
Hosanna - Hillsong United Live from the Steps on the Temple Mount (Jerusalem, Israel)
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.
If you know a child or a family in need of school supplies, please email faithchurch@faithchurchac.org. The City of Melrose has provided us with supplies to help any student, from elementary to high school with their needs. From backpacks to erasers, we've got entire kits to help this school year go smoothly. Just let us know!
Operation Christmas Child will be here soon! This year we will pass out a shoebox with a few items to start, and you will take the box home to fill up & return. 
As Christians we are to be good stewards of our nation and our communities, therefore I want to remind you to take steps to prepare yourself to prayerfully vote this fall. Many communities have made mail-in voting as well as early voting widely available. The next election is the Nov. 3 election.
