HAPPENING THIS MONTH
Church-Wide Activities
First Sunday Fellowship
Children, students, and adults of all ages; newcomers and long-time gospel partners alike, make plans to stay after worship on May 5 for a (free) lunch! Our First Sunday Fellowship is a great opportunity to build new relationships and to catch up with old friends. No registration required; just show up and enjoy some good food and good conversation. Note: First Sunday Fellowships will break in June and July and resume in August with our Back-to-School Splash!
Service of Ordination for Brian Eide
On Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00pm, Faith Church will host a service of ordination for Brian Eide. Brian has discerned a call to pastoral ministry and for the past year has been working to fulfill all EPC requirements for ordination. He holds an MDiv. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Illinois and has over twenty years of experience in Christian education. He serves full-time as a Bible Teacher at Calvary Christian High School and will be ordained as a part-time Assistant Pastor at Faith Church. Representatives from our Presbytery will officiate the service. Children, students, and adults are invited to gather in the Worship Center for this special evening of worship.
Children & Families Ministry
Arts Camp Registration Now Open
Last summer, we introduced the Faith Church Arts Camp. This year's Arts Camp will be June 3 - 7, so mark your calendars and register quickly, because spots are limited! Throughout the week, qualified Christian instructors provide group lessons. Our instructors help children discover and develop their artistic abilities to more fully glorify their Creator. Register today!
Summer Kids' Cove Schedule
Beginning Sunday, May 26 we will offer two classes for your children during Sunday worship: Tide Pool and Kids' Cove Worship. Our Tide Pool will be available for children ages 1-3. Kids' Cove Worship will be available for children age 4 through 2nd grade. Both will continue to meet in their current locations, the purple door room (in Faith Preschool) and the Kids' Cove room (in the Next-Gen Building).
The Bridge, our weekly Bible study for 3rd - 5th graders, will be taking a break for the summer. The last meeting will be on Wednesday, May 15. The Bridge will resume in August. If you have a child moving into third grade next fall, please contact Children & Families Coordinator, Jamie Thornton. We will have a special time in service on Sunday, August 11 to mark their transition into corporate worship and the Bridge!
Student Ministry
Graduation Sunday
Calling all high school seniors! We will be honoring our 2024 high school graduates during the worship service on May 19 as well as serving breakfast to them and their families at 9:00am in the Next-Gen Building. Please RSVP to Student Coordinator, Darrin Anderson, by May 12 with the number of family members joining your student for the breakfast.
Refuge Summer Kick-Off
What better way to kick-off summer than with a game of kickball? On June 5, the Refuge Student Ministry will be meeting at Lake Seminole Park, shelter 12, from 6:00 to 8:00pm, for a cookout and kickball. Rising 6th graders are welcome to join in the fun!
Youth Camp
From July 22 to 26, the student ministry team will be taking 35 students to Camp Realife in Marianna, FL for a week of Christ-centered learning, worship, and exciting activities. Please be in prayer for safe travels and deepened relationships.
Worship Ministry
Drummers Needed!
We have an immediate need for drummers for our praise team! If you or someone you know is a drummer who would be interested in participating in our Sunday morning services a couple of times a month, please send name and phone number in an email to worshipleader@faithrus.org. Thank you for your help!
Faith Preschool
Part-Time Job Opportunities
August is just around the corner: come join our Preschool Teaching Team for a school year of fun! Positions available are all part-time, 8:30am to 1:00pm, with the option of picking up additional hours. If you have a love for Jesus and a heart for preschool age kiddos, please submit your interest to Director of Faith Preschool, Lindsey Peek.
Local Engagement
Faith Café
Our Faith Café ministry is blessed with a strong team of volunteers; however, we would love to find some back-up delivery people for Monday and Thursday deliveries as well as for our Wednesday evening drive thru. If you are available, please contact Chrissy Wyant at (727) 481-6358. Additionally, we are in need of recycled plastic bags or any reusable fabric bags, either new or in good shape. Thank you for your support of this ministry!
Operation Christmas Child
Our OCC team will have a cart under the cross tower the first Sunday of every month (through November) for you to drop off any items for the boxes or to pick up a box to fill. For more information about this ministry, including a list of specific needs, check out this flyer prepared by the OCC team.