Weekly Update 11/14

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.   

LADIES PRAYER GROUP - Women of all ages both in our church family and from the community are invited to join in a time of prayer for our families, church, leaders, and overall unity in the body of Christ. This gathering will take place on November 19th at 2:00PM in the Chapel. 

UPCOMING MEMBERS MEETINGS - Official Members of Faith Church should have received an email with the 2025 Proposed Budget. If you haven't, please let us know. Our Annual Members Meeting will be held after the Worship Gathering on November 24th and it will include the opportunity to vote in regards to the proposed budget.

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!

WEDNESDAY MORNING PLAYGROUP – Playgroup is up and running and will continue every Wednesday from 9-11AM (minus Holiday weeks). We love opening our church to families with small children to have a dry, safe, indoor play area while adults enjoy a handcrafted drink from our baristas. Drop in or stay for the whole time!   

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. 

 

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