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May 2015
Faith Community Fellowship
News
Mother’s Day Dinner
Saturday, May 9th from 5 pm. – 8 p.m.
We will be showing Mom’s Night Out. There is a suggested donation of $5 per ticket,
with a limited number of tickets available. Tickets will be sold in the foyer following each
service through May 3rd or until sold out.
Suggested age for this even is 8 years and older. *** Childcare will be provided ***
Rated PG
5/3/15
One Service Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Installation of FCF’s new lead pastor,
Michael Kager Jr. *Refreshments following
5/9/15
Mother’s Day Event
5/13/15
CA101 Class 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
5/16/15
FCF Golf Outing
5/17/15
Annual Congregational Meeting At 7 p.m.
5/25/15
Memorial Day – Office
closed
5/31/15
Family Sunday
10:30 a.m.
See Children’s Ministry page
for more information
LEADERSHIP
NOOK
Sunday, April 12, 2014 was an exciting day in the life of Faith Community Fellowship! Following a beautiful combined worship service, FCF members were presented the opportunity to vote to affirm the Search Team and Leadership’s recommendation of Mike Kager as our new Lead Pastor. Who will ever forget Todd Peterson’s announcement of the really “close” vote, following it up with the actual vote count of 142-0!!
Leadership is very pleased to inform you that Pastor Mike officially accepted the call at the monthly meeting of Leadership on Monday, April 13, 2014. ** Mark your calendars now for Sunday, May 3rd! ** There will be one COMBINED worship service at 10:00 a.m. for the formal installation of Pastor Mike as Lead Pastor. Light refreshments will be served following the service. Moving forward, we want to note the following items and dates prior to the Annual Congregational meeting in May:
(1) Copies of the proposed 2015-16 budget are now available at the kiosk for your review.
Wednesday, May 6th @ 6:00 pm – Budget Hearing Meeting If you have any questions concerning the proposed budget, this meeting offers a question and answer opportunity
(2) The slate of Elders for the 2015-16 Leadership Team is listed below. The FCF Constitution sets forth the procedure if any one of these persons should not serve in this capacity: a person must “submit to the Lead Pastor any biblical reason, written and signed, whether any of these person (s) would be ineligible.” Please place any concerns in Pastor Mike’s mailbox by May 3rd.
Sharon Bolitho Wayne Proudfoot Matt Fahrni Mike Rousos Mike Petcavage Tom Wilgus Todd Peterson Pastor Mike
We are still in need of one more people to serve on the team. Please pray for God to raise up another leader to fill this vacancy, and if God is calling YOU to serve as Elder, we ask that you let Pastor Mike or a current Elder know.
Sunday, May 17, 2014 @ 7:00 pm – Annual congregational meeting At this meeting, the slate of Elders for the 2015-16 Leadership Team will be presented, and a vote will be taken on the proposed 2015-16 budget.
FCF Leadership Team
“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.” Romans 10:17
Thank you!
My call to this church actually began in 2005.
I had felt God calling me elsewhere in the summer of 2005. I began praying and seeking His guidance and direction for this prompting I had sensed. I spoke with a friend about a potential opening that would be coming available at a church. I began to work on my resume. I had the opportunity in the spring of 2006 to interview twice for the position. I felt at peace with how both interviews went. Then the waiting started. I continued to pray and trust God had a plan. He sure did. I received a call from Tom Seeman. He said the search team would like to offer me the position. I was excited. God had confirmed what began in the summer of 2005.
For almost 9 years now, I and my family have been so blessed to be a part of this family here at Faith Community Fellowship. I cannot put into words how amazing it is to be among people who get it and who have a heart to reach people for Jesus. You do not just talk about your faith; you live it.
Thank you for praying, supporting, and being there for my family. Thank you for continuing to have a heart to share Jesus with this world. I have been sensing the call to pastor a church for a few years. I have been walking through doors God had opened, but the doors closed. In my heart, I knew where I and my family wanted to be, here at FCF.
Thank you for unanimously voting me as your Lead Pastor. To be honest, I was taken aback by the vote. God came through and gave us the desire of our hearts. The vote was the icing on the cake of His confirmation.
As we move forward, I believe God has big plans for His church. I believe God wants to “...to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us” Ephesians 3:20. At our annual congregational meeting, we are going to be dealing with some family business but also celebrate what God has been doing and look forward toward what is next.
May we thank Him for how good He has been and how He will continue to move as we seek to be faithful!
Are you ready? Are you excited to see what God continues to do here? I am.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
(ordinary expenses & giving)
Budgeted
Expenses
Actual
Expenses Giving
March, 2015
General Fund
$39,266.00 $37,123.19 $29,359.38
Missions
$3,873.00 $3,375.00 $3,592.63
YTD, 2014-15
General Fund
$294,462.00 $270,915.29 $278,272.92
Missions $37,857.00 $32,283.23 $34,092.66
Mar-15
Funds
Beg. Balance Giving Expenses Transfers
End. Balance
Youth Director 6,404.89 1,302.30 5,139.59 2,567.60
Year-to-Date, 2014-2015
Beg. Balance Giving Expenses Transfers End. Balance
14,480.63 19,722.74 31,635.77 2,567.60
First Touch Ministry
Opportunities are available, for anyone
willing to show the love of Christ, by being a
greeter, baker, or delivery person. A
meeting is planned for early May.
All suggestions and ideas are welcome! Please
contact Joan Niedenthal at 330-687-8993 or Annette Bettilyon at 330-767-0019.
Happy Birthday To You!!!!
May 1 Robert Goodnight
May 2 Ruth Fahrni
May 2 Jane Petcavage
May 2 Julie Rohr
May 3 William Chaney
May 4 Sandra Rousos
May 5 Judy Kasunick
May 6 Rose Orphanides
May 7 Wade Deemer
May 8 Jackson Grafe
May 9 Coleen Gehring
May 9 Faith Williamson
May 10 Chris Ledsome
May 11 Doug Paul
May 12 Tom Wilgus
May 12 Dave Kimberly
May 15 Penny Murray
May 15 Brody Ebert
May 15 Joanne Kimberly
May 16 Kelly Ries
May 16 Darian Byer
May 17 Duane Stutz
May 17 Bella Troyer
May 17 Sherry Wagner
May 17 Renee Lewis
May 18 Adrienne Brediger
May 19 Spencer Krug
May 20 Corinne Perry
May 20 Maria Jenkins
May 21 Patricia Rininger
May 21 Larry Spidel
May 22 Ashley Petcavage
May 23 Donald Fahrni
May 25 Joe Gabbard
May 26 Diana Weaver
May 27 Calvin Williamson
May 29 Robert Earle Jr.
May 30 Dennis Hardin
May 30 Taylor Hardin
May 30 Haylee Hardin
May 31 Samuel Comparda
Prayer concert At 6 p.m.
before the Annual Congregational Meeting
on Sunday, May 17, 2015
at 7 p.m.
Words cannot express how thankful Joanne and I are for our years at FCF and for the wonderful dinner, the Leadership Team sponsored. We enjoyed so much the many conversations, comments, and laughs that occurred throughout the evening. I was especially grateful for the expressions of appreciation regarding Joanne.....throughout our years in ministry she has not only been supportive in the background, but also served out of her own gifts right there in the foreground! One thing James and Cindy mentioned - and TJ would have said this also had he been able to be there - was how much they too appreciated the church. A great gift that FCF has extended to us was support as a family. Not once did our children ever feel like they were being put into a "pastor's kid" mold or be anything other than whom they truly were. As a result, they each have a deep faith in Christ and continue to be active in a local church. Among the many debts of gratitude that I owe FCF, that one I know will endure right at the top along with many others. Thank you, FCF, for the privilege of serving in your midst. May God's richest blessings continue to abide upon you, Pastor Mike, and everyone there as you continue to follow God's call to live and proclaim His love through His Son. In God's eternal love, Pastor Dave
2015 FCF Golf Outing
Saturday, May 16 from 3:30 to 8:30PM--earlier this year.
All are welcome to have fun and fellowship.
Bring your friends and co-workers.
We will play 9 holes of golf and enjoy food afterward.
Cost of $25 per person includes 9 holes of golf, cart,
food and prizes.
A sign-up sheet will be available soon.
Any questions - see Wayne Proudfoot.
Father and Son Campout
July 24- July 26 2015
At Mill Creek Campground at Berlin Lake
Cost is only $20 per adult and kids are $10 for two nights
Or
$10 per adult and kids are $5 for one night
If interested, call Ben Proudfoot at 330-477-9007 or email
at
benbrowns2020@yahoo.com
Signups begin in April
Register by June 15
Children’s Ministry Connection
May 31, 2015 ~ 10:30 Baby Jam OPEN
Mini Jam, Jam and Tweens CLOSED
You won’t want to miss this!!!
The 2014-15 AWANA year came to a close Wednesday April 15th at the
awards and appreciation dinner with 210 guests present. This year we
welcomed several new families and many returning families. Our average
attendance per night during the year was 90 kids and 30 adult volunteers.
Thank you to the many volunteers that make this ministry possible. I have had
so many parents approach me with comments such as “My kids love AWANA,
thank you” and “My kids get so upset if we don’t have AWANA one week.”
As a team of staff and volunteers we are planting seeds for Christ and actually
getting to see some of those seeds grow. I feel so blessed to be a part of this
ministry and the FCF family. The support that I feel from leadership and
congregation is amazing.
I would like to take a moment to recognize the staff that I am honored to work
alongside. The children’s ministry staff is a TEAM effort and our team works
well together but most importantly share the same heart for Jesus. Jen,
Amelia, Kelly and Bill - thank you for working, supporting, loving (even when
I’m not the most loveable), and praying for me. Most importantly thank you
for sharing your passion to serve Christ through kids. A special thank you to
Pastor Dave thank you for giving me this opportunity and your wise counsel
through the years. Another special thank you to Pastor Mike, who believed in
me first and is continuously pushing me to step out of my comfort zone and
guiding me as I do this.
In closing, I ask that you keep the children’s ministry and the AWANA
program surrounded in prayer. If you feel the Lord is leading you to volunteer
in the AWANA ministry please feel free to talk to any of us. Thank you,
Laura Miller
Promoting to MINI JAM Jordan Brediger, Brynlee Dowling, Rayla Gordon, Josie Rousos, Stacie Rousos,
Jeniveve Schafrath, and Danielle Troyer
Promoting to JAM Adrienne Brediger, Brennan Ebert, Alyssa Grafe, Rachel Hoffman, Abigail
Jenkins, Gunner Osborne, Daniel Rousos, Brookelynn Troyer, Jackson Wolfe and Paige Wuske
Promoting to TWEENS David Comparda, Hannah Forgan, Seth Kager, Alexis Nelson, Chase Shafer, Sam
Snodgrass, Seth Voshel and Hailey Walters
Promoting to FUSION Nathan Bertleff, Cheyenne Chaney, Matthew Comparda, Gabe Essinger, Zach
Essinger, Tommy Forgan, Taylor Grant, Miriam Peterson and Zeke Woodward
Promoting to CATALYST Dennis Hardin, Rachael Miller, and Jacob Pettay
Birthday: August 7 Family Background: Bob and I have been married for 55 years this summer. We have 3 daughters, Kristen, Linda and Julie, 3 sons-in-law, 14 grandchildren. How long have you been volunteering in FCF’s Children’s Ministry and what areas do you volunteer in? I’ve volunteered through the years in Bible school, cooking for Awana, helping in the nursery. What is your favorite part about volunteering? Just being around the children in our church gives me my “kid fix” as my family all lives out of town. What is your favorite memory verse? I have several favorites, but one that amazes me is the last verse of the gospel of John where he uses language to describe the awesomeness of Jesus... ”Jesus did many other things as well. If everyone of them were written down, I suppose even the whole world would not have room for the books that would have been written.” What are your hobbies? I enjoy spending time with our family & friends, photography, reading, and scrapbooking,.
Joan thank you for all you
do for our Ministry!!!!
JAM Jeff Sand - Teacher
Shirley Walters - Helper
Matt Fahrni – Teacher
Lisa Fahrni - Helpter
TWEENS
Kelly Ries
Baby JAM
May 3rd
Mike Nelson
Megan Nelson
Mindy Westfall
May 10th
Kathy Grafe
Ann Fritz
Dave Phillips
Jennifer Phillips
May 17th
Theresa Sand
Kathy Hardin
Sherri Ebert
Jody Debos
May 24th
Amy Rousos
Nancy Maurer
Sondra Troyer
May 31st
Donna Hoffman Annette Bettilyon
Mini JAM
May 3rd
Kathy Hardin
Frank Hardin
May 10th
Kathy Hardin
Frank Hardin
May 17th
Kathy Hardin
Frank Hardin
May 24th
Kathy Hardin
Frank Hardin
“Though your sins are
as scarlet, they will be
white as snow”
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