Outreach Ministries

Colossians 4:5 "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders, and make the most of every opportunity."

Outreach Ministries meet people where they are...we share the good news of Christ's love by helping our guests experience warm hospitality and a welcoming, caring community. If you would like more information or would like to participate in the ministries below, please contact: Cathy Anderson 777-9533, ext. 121.

Evangelism
First Impressions
New Life – Bread Ministry & Follow-Up Care Calls
Faith Community Preschool
Scouts
Kitchen Ministry
Upward Basketball & Cheerleading
Sacred Events – Funerals & Weddings

Evangelism - Our Mission
Encourage, equip and enable ourselves and others to pave the way for the lost to be found in Christ.

The Evangelism team helps the church body further develop the skills and abilities to share our faith with others. Through training programs, tools and opportunities we strive to help everyone fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus as described in Matthew 28:18-20.  Evangelism is really about planting seeds, but these seeds can mean the difference between life on earth and life everlasting. As Rick Warren said in The Purpose-Driven Life, “The eternal salvation of a single soul is more important than anything else you will achieve in life!”  We believe that helping others find their way to Christ is what purpose-driven living is all about.

First Impressions - Our Mission
 “You matter to God, so you matter to us”

Our First Impressions teams want our guests to feel valued…we want to recognize the presence of Christ in family, friends, coworkers, neighbors and complete strangers. This means we would respond to others as we would respond to the presence of Christ in our midst. We have one goal: that our guests will see Jesus, and draw closer to Him. These servant ministries are:

Building Hosts
Greeters
Ushers
Welcome Center Hosts
Koinonia Café – Come enjoy a steaming cup of coffee and a freshly baked cinnamon roll each week!

"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it."  Hebrews 13:2 
 

New Life - Bread Ministry & Follow-Up Care Calls Ministries

Our Core Values
To create a lasting impression of shared Christian love with our guests.

"Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." Romans 15:7

The Bread Ministry visits Faith Community newcomers within a calendar day of their first attended service. During the visits, teams of two answer any questions, provide information, identify any specific needs and offer an invitation to join the fellowship of Faith Community.

Each household receives a fresh loaf of bread representing the bread of life through Christ and a bottle of water being symbolic of Faith’s vision.

The Follow-Up Care Calls team contacts our visiting guests three or four weeks after a Bread Ministry visit, to see if they have any questions, would like our newsletter, and just thank them again for visiting Faith Community.
 

Faith Community Preschool - Our Mission
Faith Community Preschool provides a positive first-school experience for children aged two to 5. Here children can meet new friends and learn new skills while playing and learning in a loving Christian atmosphere.

Concepts are reinforced through music, art, dramatic play, stories, crafts and learning games. Math and science awareness is also part of our curriculum and field trips further enrich our children’s experience. Faith’s preschool program enhances self-esteem and encourages independence.

Parents also play an important role in the Faith preschool experience and are scheduled periodically throughout the year as parent-helpers.

For more information, please contact the preschool office at 777-2726. Registration is due late January to early February of each year.

View Our Preschool Brochure

Teacher/Student Ratio
Three-year-old Busy Bees: Two teachers/one parent for 14 children
Four-year-old Dinofours: Two teachers/one parent for 16 children
Five-year-old Happy Frogs: Two teachers/one parent for 16 children

The lead teacher in each class must have a degree in early childhood, elementary education or a CDA (Child Development Associate).

Class Schedule...

Monthly Tuition...

One time $60.00 registration fee per family. In addition, all families agree to pay a $25.00 fee for each child enrolled or support the fall Fund Raiser.
 

Scouts

American Heritage Girls
American Heritage Girls’ Troops are groups of girls aged 5-18 who meet weekly or biweekly to enjoy learning new skills, giving service, growing in their faith, practicing leadership, experiencing teamwork, building friendships, and strengthening character, The girls mentor one another in a large group setting and then break into age appropriate units to achieve that unit’s goals for each meeting This Christ centered scouting organization is led by dedicated adult volunteers who facilitate the AHG program while recognizing girls’ valuable input.

AHG allows girls to put “legs on their faith” thus becoming an outward sign of Christ’s love in their community.

Faith Community’s Troop usually meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 6:30-8:00 pm.

Our Faith Community Troop OH0356 abides by these foundational AHG principles:

AHG Oath: I promise to love God, cherish my family, honor my country, and serve in my community.

AHG Creed: As an American Heritage Girl, I promise to be:

Compassionate
Helpful
Honest
Loyal
Perseverant
Pure
Resourceful
Respectful
Responsible
Reverent
 

Cub Scouts Pack 990
Cub Scouting is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the first through fifth grade. Parents, leaders and organizations work together to achieve the 10 purposes of Cub Scouting:

Character Development
Spiritual Growth
Good Citizenship
Sportsmanship and Fitness
Family Understanding
Respectful Relationships
Personal Achievement
Friendly Service
Fun and Adventure
Preparation for Boy Scouts 

Faith Community has sponsored Cub Scout Pack 990 for more than 35 years and this partnership has flourished due to the shared focus of spirituality and character development.

Cub Scouts are organized into packs and dens:

The Pack is a meeting of all involved boys and their families…on average, there are 50-65 boys in the pack.

The Den is a smaller, grade-specific group of 8-10 boys. Dens work on activities and achievements.

Schedule
Cub Scout Pack 990 meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in Faith’s Community Room. Weekly den meetings are scheduled by the individual leaders. Speak to anyone who was a Cub Scout and he will be able to tell you about his pack, his den leader and probably the best pine wood derby car he ever built. Cub Scouting stays with you for life.

Boy Scouts Troop 990

The Scouting program provides many opportunities for young men to learn skills and participate in terrific adventures.

Boy Scout Troop 990 recognizes achievements by awarding badges of rank, the highest of which is Eagle Scout. Each rank prepares boys to be better campers, hikers and scouts.

Troop 990 provides an action-packed year with activities including backpacking, orienteering, bike trips, fishing, campouts, caving, scuba diving, canoeing and hiking. To become a Boy Scout, boys must have completed 5th grade, or earned the Arrow of Light Award or be between 11 and 18 years of age.

Schedule
Troop 990 meets every Monday from 7-8:15 p.m. at Faith Community. In addition, we have one weekend adventure per month and participate in 3-5 community service projects each year.

Upon joining, scouts become a member of a “patrol”…a group of 3-8 boys led by a patrol leader.

With Boy Scout Troop 990, there’s a lot of fun, friendships and adventures waiting for you.
 

Kitchen Ministry
“Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed, and then go on your way now that you have come to your servant.” Genesis 18:5

Our mission is to offer hospitality and refreshment as we serve and assist the ministries of Faith Community.

The Kitchen Ministry at Faith Community is a team of men and women who love to use skills for cooking and preparing food. Join us as we practice hospitality!
 

Upward Basketball & Cheerleading
Upward is a national Christian program, that partners with churches in over 40 denominations to share the Gospel with children and their families. The emphasis is placed on Christ likeness and good sportsmanship, not championships. Their mission statement is: Upward Basketball & Cheerleading is committed to equipping believers to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with unlimited children through sports ministry.

Hundreds of people have come through our doors on game days to watch a fun basketball game and exciting cheerleading, but walk away with so much more.

For more information please contact Tammy Dietz at 755-2842 or tdietz@fuse.net
 

Sacred Events
Funerals
When the walk of life takes a different turn, we at Faith Community want to be available to help you make a forward step. We hope this information will help in a time of need and that God will help give you comfort and strength.

What to Do First
Call Faith Community at (513) 777-9533 and schedule a pastor to help plan the service. Select and make an appointment with a funeral home. Some suggestions include Hodapp Funeral Home (777-8433), Shorten & Ryan Funeral Home (779-2121) and Schmidt Dhonau Funeral Home (948-1113).

Below are some things to consider while planning a funeral.

Decision-Making Checklist:
Service Time Service Location
Type of Service Use of Sanctuary or Contemporary Living Center
(Memorial, Funeral, Military)
Burial Site Newspaper Obituary
Pallbearers Guest Book
Photos/Keepsakes Flowers
Poems/Quotes Opportunities for Donations


Suggested Elements of Service:
Greeting Scripture
Prayer Songs/Music
Message Sharing by Family and Friends
Graveside Comments


Information for Newspaper:
Deceased Name Date of Birth
Location of Birth Last Residence
Date of Passing Location of Death
Date of Service Burial Location
Survived By
 

Weddings
With our dedicated "wedding team", Faith Community is committed to help make your wedding day all you envision it to be. The pastors and wedding counselor along with our wedding and music coordinators work together to achieve a beautiful, meaningful service and a happy, lasting marriage.

Faith Community cherishes the opportunity to be a part of what God is doing at the beginning of your life together. Couples do not need to be members to get married at the church, but we would love to talk with you about membership and all the available offerings if this is not your church home.

Here are the first steps to walk down the aisle:
Contact the church office to determine the dates available
Confirm the date with the officiating pastor
Ask the church office for the wedding information packet
Complete the request form inside the information packet with a nonrefundable deposit of $100

Each wedding couple then will meet with the pastor twice. The first to get acquainted, answer questions and share ideas and dreams for the wedding day. After this meeting, the wedding and music coordinator will help integrate all the details into a cohesive and eloquent service. One month prior to the wedding, couples again meet with the pastor to review the ceremony.

There are fees associated with the service, including the honoraria for the minister, the organist/pianist, wedding coordinator, sound technician and custodian with additional optional fees for soloists, candles, etc.

Thank you for considering Faith Community as the place to celebrate your commitment to one another.