Discovering Faith

Christian Atheist: New Message Series

Nick Scarpino — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:49:51 +0000

How do we reconcile the difference between what we say we believe and the way in which we live? If we say we are a Christian, shouldn’t all of our lives reflect our belief in a personal, loving and all-powerful God? Join us for our series called “Christian Atheist” based on Craig Groeshel’s book. The series will run from February 26th through March 25th.

2.26.12 Part One: “I believe in God…but”
Scripture: Galatians 3: 26 – 4:7

Summary: How do we reconcile the difference between what we say we believe and the way in which we live? If we say we are a Christian, shouldn’t all of our lives reflect our belief in a personal, loving and all-powerful God?

3.4.12 Part Two: “I believe in God, but I Don’t Talk About Him”
Scripture: Acts 8: 4-8

Summary: If we believe in God but don’t talk about it with others then there is a lack of continuity in our lives. Our beliefs should be reflected in our actions, speech, and entire lives. How should our view of evangelism be different if we believe in a powerful and loving God?

3.11.12 Part Three: “I believe in God but… I still worry a lot”
Scripture: Psalm 4

Summary: Our worries contradict our stated

Blood Drive: February 25th

Nick Scarpino — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:37:40 +0000

Faith is hosting a blood drive on February 25th, 2012 from 8:00 am – noon. Sign up for an appointment here. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Growing in God’s Crazy Love

Nick Scarpino — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:08:42 +0000

You won’t want to miss worship on January 22nd as we will be getting an up-close and personal look into Caboule the Haitian community that received a water system from Faith’s successful Walk for Water last September. I will be visiting the community and sharing the story of those whose lives have been touched by your generosity. Lauren Jernigan from Water Missions International will be our weekend speaker. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how lives have been changed and how you can be a part of that change.

Men’s Strike Force departs to the Dominican Republic

Nick Scarpino — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:06:37 +0000

Six servants of God rendezvous with Sousa in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, January 18th for five days of rolling up their sleeves and serving those in need.

Dennis Banschbach
Greg Boyles
Greg Green
Mark Hamrick
Pat Haugen
Greg Spears

Please keep them in your prayers and join us this coming Sunday as we commission and pray over them as a community of faith.

Foundations: New Sermon Series

Nick Scarpino — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:05:18 +0000

Beginning January 8th, 2012 and running for six weeks, Faith will feature a new sermon series entitled Foundations: Core truths to build your life on.

There are “must-haves” in some areas of our lives. But what are the essentials of our faith? Join us as we look at our core beliefs, the five “solas,” in this new sermon series.

1.8.12 Glory Alone
1.15.12 Christ Alone
1.22.12 Water For Life – Changing lives through safe water
1.29.12 Bible Alone
2.5.12 Grace Alone
2.12.12 Faith Alone

Join us Sunday mornings at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00. All are welcome!

New Year’s Day 2012 Worship Schedule

Nick Scarpino — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:09:29 +0000

Join us Sunday, January 1st 2012 at 10:00 am as we celebrate the new year. Service will be held in the sanctuary at Faith. We will hold only one worship service on the 1st.

All are welcome. Happy New Year!

Lineage of Grace: New Women’s Small Group

Nick Scarpino — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:44:21 +0000

Beginning Thursday, January 19th, 2011 at 7:00 pm, Faith will be hosting a new women’s small group. In this compilation of the five books in the best-selling Lineage of Grace series by Francine Rivers, we meet the five women whom God chose — Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. Each was faced with extraordinary — even scandalous — challenges. Each took great personal risk to fulfill her calling. Each was destined to play a key role in the lineage of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World. Sign up here to join this small group. Group resources are available in the connections bookstore. For more details, contact Steph Wallert, group leader, at office@discoveringfaith.com.

Caboule Receives Water System

Nick Scarpino — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:09:20 +0000

In a few days clean water will be flowing in a Haitian community called Caboule. As a result of Faith’s Walk for Water a clean water system is being installed in a part of the world that has experienced tremendous upheaval as a result of a massive earthquake and the subsequent challenges of disease, despair, and rebuilding.

In 2010, Water Missions International identified Caboule as a community in desperateneed of safe water.

Caboule Mayor Charles Jean Meces says, “Caboule is a village in High Tapio commune and has been also affected by cholera. The only water source is a well with a hand pump and people from five villages come to this place for their water. I would ask to help us have treated water to stop cholera.”

The Mayor’s daughter, Miss Sarah, says, “every day I carry water to my house from 3:00 am to 5:00 pm for our needs. Some days I have much pain in my back and neck from the heavy water buckets. Many people walk for several kilometers to get water from this well. Some come with donkeys to carry their water buckets. Some other people walk for two hours to get water from this place.”

Miss Sarah explained that many women suffer from feminine infections from bathing in this bad water and children often have diarrhea. She also mentioned that cholera is very present in this village.

Miss Sarah says, “If we get this treated water it will be the greatest gift from God for us because a young girl with donkeys carrying water we have been asking for help for a long time.”

In Haiti, 51% of the annual deaths are due to water-born diseases and lack of proper sanitation. When the system is completed it will provide safe water for more than 3,000 people per day.

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us full of grace and truth. The startling message of Christmas is that God has not abandoned this world but has chosen to make it His home and to restore it. His love for all is apparent. He invites us to love the same way.

Clean water for Christmas. The perfect gift. The gift that makes God’s heart race.

Peace & Joy
~Pastor Rob

Announcing Grief Share Ministry Seminar

Nick Scarpino — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:07:07 +0000

Grief Share is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.

Each session includes a video seminar and group discussion. A workbook is available for $15 for journaling and grief study.

You’ll have the opportunity to interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, learn about their experiences and share your own.

Grief Share is a 13 week seminar beginning Monday, January 9th, 2012 at 6:30 PM through Monday, April 2, 2012.

Facilitators are Pastor Rob Douglas and Patrick Haugen. Space is limited. Register here.

Blood Drive: December 10th, 2011

Nick Scarpino — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:06:51 +0000

Faith is hosting a blood drive on December 10th, 2011 from 8:00 am – noon. Sign up for an appointment here. Walk-ins are also welcome.