Building Bridges

Committing Mark 8:31-38

October 30, 2016

Pastor Jeremy Vance

Sermon Podcast: Our Sunday sermons are available on podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast on the sermon media pages on our website, or via the iTunes store by searching for Faith Church Manitowoc.

Visit the Adult Info Counter in the Foyer to order a CD of today’s service. You may

also listen to the sermon and download Going Deeper sermon discussion questions

on our website.

2201 South 42nd Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220

920-684-7208 FaithChurchManitowoc.org

I. Do we commit our _______________ to what matters for God?

a. What God wants is for people to ________ ____________ in

___________ anymore

II. Do we commit our _______________ to what matters for Jesus?

a. What Jesus wants is the _______________ of the ______________

III. Do we commit our ____________ to what ________________ for

_________________?

Upcoming Events Faith Church’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is NEXT November 6, 2016! 8:30 &

10:15am services will include a message by Pastor Jeremy Vance, as well as memo-

ries from one of the founding members of Faith, and other surprises to make this

service meaningful! You are also invited to attend the 50th Anniversary Reception,

noon-2pm, right after the second service. Cake, finger food and refreshments will be

served. View pictures of Faith Church through the decades as well as slides giving

you a taste of prior years and events. Meet some former members, attenders and

Pastors as you enjoy the fun and fellowship! Thank you for celebrating our 50th An-

niversary by dressing Through the Decades! Our congratulations to Lainey

Schreiber, the winner of the Chamber Bucks drawing!

Cup of Christmas Tea: Women of Faith Church are invited to a “proper English Tea”

on Sat. Dec. 3, 9-11:30am. Enjoy a menu of finger sandwiches, scones, a fancy des-

sert, and Earl Gray tea (herbal tea available). A Christmas message will be present-

ed along with Christmas carols. Please invite your friends to this special occasion.

$5 per person is due at sign-up. Please register no later than Sun. Nov. 27 at the

Women’s Info Counter.

Concert of Prayer: Sun. Nov. 13, 6:30-8pm. Join us in this gathering of the church

family for a time of prayer for intercession and evangelism for our community. Child-

care is provided for children 4 years and younger (Please RSVP for childcare by call-

ing to the church office, 684-7208 by Fri. Nov. 11).

Men’s Retreat 2017, Silver Birch Ranch, Jan. 27-29! Join the men for our annual

weekend away as we hear powerful teaching, inspiring worship and all the fun out-

doors has to offer. Sign up today to get the super early-bird registration at the Men’s

Info Counter!

Items of Interest Daylight Saving Time Ends: Remember to turn your clocks one hour back THIS Sat-urday evening, November 5. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is NEXT Sun. Nov. 6. As we celebrate 50 years of freely worshipping and serving the Lord at Faith Church, please be in prayer for our brothers and sisters whose faith perseveres in the face of persecution. Visit the Voice of the Martyrs Info Counter for more information.

Giving through September

Giving: $466,917

Expenses: $565,855

Freedom Fighters: This group disciples men into experiencing lasting freedom from

habitual sexual sin. This confidential group meets every Wednesday, 6-8pm at Faith

Church. If you are tired of the cycle of trying and failing to live a pure life, regardless

of your specific sexual struggles, this intense group administers the hope and free-

dom God offers from the enslavement of sin. If you would like to join, contact Pastor

Pat, 684-7208, or path@faithchurchmanitowoc.org

Welcome to Faith Church! We are excited you have chosen to worship with our church family today, and trust

that the Spirit of the Lord will minister to you right where you are. Our staff, ushers,

and greeters are happy to assist you with any questions. If you are a visitor, please

stop by the Welcome Desk for a gift.

Our Mission is to invite people into relationship with Jesus and together to become

fully devoted followers of Him. Our Central Ministry Focus is guiding people through

teaching and intentional relationships to live in alignment with the whole truth of

God’s Word.

Do You Have Children?

Promiseland is our Sunday children’s programming for ages infants-6th grade. Please

check-in at the Guest Check-In down the Promiseland children’s hallway.

There are also activity bags available for children attending the service. We have a Wiggle Room for ages 3 and under and a private nursing room where you can hear

the sermon. Both are down the Promiseland children’s hallway.

Crossfire Youth Group is for students ages 7-12th grade that meets September-May, Wednesday nights from 7-9pm at Faith Church with lively worship, relevant teaching

and small groups.

Do You Need Transportation? If you live in the city of Manitowoc and need a ride from your home to church (and back home) for Sunday service, please call Maritime Cab, 686-1300, after 7am

Sunday morning. The Deacon Ministry will pick up the tab.

Prayer Requests If you have an urgent prayer request, please call Heidi Schiffer, 901-8575. You can also fill out the back of the Connections Card, and our prayer team will pray for you

throughout the week.

Do You Want to Get Connected? Consider joining a Home Discipleship Group (HDG) to connect with others and learn more about your relationship with Jesus. Register online or at the Adult Info Counter.

Women’s Bible Studies: Tuesdays, 9-11am Childcare available for ages 5 and under. Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. No childcare available for the Thursday Bible study.

Men’s Ministry offers a variety of fellowship opportunities for men. Stop at the Men’s Info Counter or visit our website for more information.

For more info about our Bible studies, visit our website: FaithChurchManitowoc.org

“Walk By Faith”: Pastor Jeremy has a five minute radio show every Saturday morning at 9:35am on WOMT-1240AM. It is also available on our website.

Serving is also a great way to get to know people and use your gifting to serve the Lord. Volunteer opportunities abound! Please fill out the Connections Card in your

bulletin or talk to a staff member to get plugged in.

Find Us Online

www.FaithChurchManitowoc.org www.Facebook.com/FaithChurchManitowoc

www.Facebook.com/CrossFireFaith www.Facebook.com/PromiselandFaith