Weekly Update 11/21

JOIN US SUNDAY AT 10:15 FOR "OUTSIDERS INCLUDED" - As we study Jesus' revolutionary teaching in the Gospel of Luke, we'll observe His heart for the marginalized, see His mission "to seek and to save the lost" in action and be challenged to live out the ways of Jesus in our spheres of influence.   

UPCOMING MEMBERS MEETINGS - Our Annual Members Meeting will be held after the Worship Gathering this Sunday, November 24th and it will include the opportunity to vote in regards to the proposed budget.

RIGHTNOW MEDIA - Last week we had the pleasure of announcing and launching the online service of RightNow Media! Last Sunday, you should have received an email from RightNow Media to set up your account and begin having full access to their complete video library. Make sure to check your spam folders and promotional folders if you did not receive it. Another email will be going out on Sunday afternoon to create your account if you haven't already! If you are not receiving these emails and emails from Faith Church, make sure to contact us and we will get you added!

CHRISTMAS CHEER - Our church family has a fun oppor-TUNA-ty to continue our support of Christmas Cheer! As we work together to feed families in Polk County, we will be collecting cans of tuna, chicken, and salmon through Sunday, December 22nd.  If you are able, will you please consider donating a few cans of food to help MEAT the needs of hungry people? Food boxes will be delivered on Christmas Eve morning. If you would like to help pack food boxes, please join us on Christmas Eve morning, 6:00 am at Polk County Fairgrounds. If you or someone you know could use some extra food this year, please sign up here or ask the church office for more information. 

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP: As you start making your Christmas plans, please join us for a candlelight Christmas Eve service at 4pm. Children of all ages are welcome for this one hour celebration. We look forward to celebrating with you!

YEAR-END GENEROSITY – As we look towards the end of the 2024 year, we want to provide an opportunity for those who would like to donate to Faith Church above and beyond your usual, generous and ongoing offerings. Here are a few special giving options for your year-end tax-deductible gifts:

  • Church Family - enable generous response to needs in our church family and community
  • Local Generosity - support outreach efforts that show God's love and proclaim the Gospel to our community
  • Global Missions - bless and encourage each of our missionary families with a financial Christmas gift

Ways to Give: Through our Church Center App, In person boxes on Sunday morning, or text any amount to 84321. Be sure to select the fund, “Special Year End” online, or write it in the memo line of your check.

PLEASE HELP US BE GOOD HOSTS - Are you willing to sit closer to the front and in the middle of the rows during the worship gathering on Sundays? Especially as the holidays approach, we would appreciate your help leaving open rows and chairs towards the back and on the aisles for our guests or latecomers. Thank you!

WORSHIP THROUGH GENEROSITY - God provides for the ministry of Faith Church through your cheerful, willing, and generous giving. Thank you! You can submit your offering in any of three different ways! Through our Church Center App, in the giving boxes on the back wall, or by texting any amount to 84321. All donations are tax deductible. 

STAFF TEAM UPDATE - We are so excited to welcome Cara Johnson to our staff team! Cara will join our office team as the Administrative Assistant, welcoming and helping our church family through various ways. We are so thankful for this answer to prayer. Stop by the office to meet her and say hello!

 

FINANCIAL UPDATE

October 2024:
Budgeted: $43,422.00
Received: $36,266.44
Expenses: $43,801.34
 
2024 Year-to-Date:
Budgeted: $434,220.00
Received: $398,105.21
Expenses: $449,801.78