Dear Faith Community Church Family,
The Praying Church seminar is just a few days away! This Saturday, Keith Grant from SeeJesus will share with us what God’s Word teaches about the importance of prayer for the entire church, and he’ll show us what it looks like to put it into practice within our congregation. This seminar combines biblical teaching on prayer and concrete application.
If you haven’t yet registered, be sure to do so. The seminar costs $15.00 and will take place in the Worship Center (8:00am to 3:15pm). Lunch will be provided. Be sure to invite friends, family, and any others you believe would be interested in learning how to help their congregation become a church of fervent, Christ-exalting prayer.
We still need a few more people to volunteer to bring a salad or dessert or to assist with cleanup following the seminar. Please contact the church office if you would like to volunteer in one of these ways.
Click here to register for the A Praying Church seminar.
This Sunday, we continue our sermon series The Lord is My Strength as we turn our attention to Exodus 17:8-18:27.
Click here to access the livestream of this Sunday’s worship service (9:30am).
Commitment Forms for African Outreach and Church Plant
Please continue to pray for Lawrence and Simple Owinya as they await a response regarding their religious worker visas. Our goal as a congregation is to raise $25,000 to support Lawrence to launch a gospel outreach and church plant to the African diaspora community of the western suburbs (approximately 1/3 of the cost). We are extending the time to submit the giving commitment form and will update you with a revised deadline as soon as we receive an answer regarding the visa application. Commitment forms are still available in the narthex.
This Sunday: Resurrection Explored (5pm; Room 1)
Resurrection Explored will conclude this Sunday (April 26; room 1). The discussion is led by Jonathan Keller and focuses on the meaning of Christ’s resurrection and ascension for our lives. Dinner is provided. Invite your friends, neighbors, and even strangers! Talk to Jonathan for more information.
No Men’s Bible Study this Saturday, April 25
There will be no men’s Bible study this Saturday, April 25 due to the A Praying Church seminar.
Church Workday (“Donut Day”): Saturday, May 2 (9:30am-Noon)
Come for a morning of fellowship and service as we work together to clean and restore the building and grounds of our church property.
Women’s Self-Defense Class: Saturday, May 2 (3:00pm-4:30pm)
Whatever your self-defense experience or physical ability, all women ages 12+ are welcome. Come ready to move and have fun with Natalie Wierenga and Donna Siefert.
Change of Date: Women’s Ministry Luncheon Now on Saturday, May 16th (10am)
Please note that the Women’s Ministry Luncheon has been moved to Saturday, May 16th (10am). Simple Owinya will be sharing a message focused on the theme of perfect peace. Ladies, a sign-up sheet is available in the narthex to decorate. Men, a sign-up sheet is also available for serving and clean up. Tickets are $5.00. Please contact the church office to purchase tickets. For any questions, contact Jenn Wright.
Community Celebration: Saturday, June 13th (11am-3pm)
Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of June! Returning from last year, we will host our Community Celebration to kick off the summer for us and our surrounding community. More details to follow.
Prayer Requests and Praises
Women’s Ministry Luncheon: Please pray for the preparations of the Women’s Ministry Luncheon and for the spread of the gospel through the event and spiritual encouragement of all in attendance.
Owinya Family: Pray for a quick response and approval for Lawrence’s and Simple’s Religious Workers Visas.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Rhett