TheUpDate Weekly Newsletter - January 27, 2021

Happy Wednesday, FCC! I look forward to being with you all online and in person this Sunday!

IN THIS ISSUE:

• This Sunday
• You’re invited to the Annual Meeting, Jan. 31
• FCC Covenant Membership class
• This week’s Bible memory verse
• Important dates
• We’re hiring: Communications Manager

THIS SUNDAY

‍We continue our series in the book of James this week, learning and applying a new rule for living an inspired life. This week is Rule #4: Get Wisdom From Above, Not From Below. We’ll be learning from James 3.13-18.

• Find the conversation guide for the “Rule #3: Tame Your Tongue (Jan. 24) at fcchudson.com  or on the app. This is a great tool for those wishing to take a more personal, deeper dive into the content of each sermon on your own, as a family, or in discipleship groups and Missional Communities. And, we welcome your feedback!  
• Watch or listen to sermons in the “The Way: 12 Rules To Live By For An Inspired Life” series at  fcchudson.com  or on the app.   

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE FCC ANNUAL MEETING, THIS SUNDAY, JAN. 31!

Everyone is welcome to attend the FCC Annual Meeting, and you’re going to want to plan to be there! We’ll be sharing some stories and highlights of how God is moving in and among us, as well as talking about how we see God leading us in 2021 and beyond. FCC covenant members will also be voting to affirm FCC elders and officers.  

• Takes place following the 11am service this Sunday, Jan. 31, starting at approximately 12:15pm. The meeting will last about an hour.
• Attend in person in the sanctuary or join the livestream online at fcchudson.com.
• All voting will take place online, so please plan to bring your own device (smartphone, tablet, computer) for voting. (If you don’t have an electronic device, paper ballots will be available.)
• Light snacks and bottled water will be available at no charge.
• If you need childcare during the meeting for children through age 5, today is the deadline to register for childcare. Please have all children sit with you, if they are not in the nursery. Thank you!
• Find more information and register for childcare (by TODAY, Wed., Jan. 27) at fcchudson.com or the FaithBase app.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FCC COVENANT MEMBER?

‍The Covenant Membership Class is our introduction to membership at Faith Community Church and is required for anyone wishing to pursue membership. This class will cover our purpose, mission, vision, discipleship paths, Missional Community, covenant and statement of belief.

• Meets 2 Thursdays: Thursday, February 11 and 18  (you need to attend both classes) at Faith Community Church
• 6:30 - 8:30pm (Dinner and childcare will not be provided.)
• Required Reading:  “Church Membership” by Jonathan Leeman
• REGISTER today at fcchudson.com or on the FaithBase app

THIS WEEK’S BIBLE MEMORY VERSE 

James 1:2-3 (Trials)
2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.

WORTH REPEATING

BAPTISMS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, FEB. 7

‍An important step in following Jesus is baptism. In consultation with local health workers, we want to offer you an opportunity to take a next step to be baptized. If you have said yes to following Jesus, but haven’t been baptized yet, we invite you to sign up to be baptized.   

If you are hesitant because of COVID-19 concerns to join us on campus for your baptism, we would love to assist you in celebrating your relationship with Jesus in a setting more helpful to you. Whether you'd like to be baptized during an in-person service on Sunday, Feb. 7, or in a different setting, please sign up at fcchudson.com  or on the app, and Pastor Larry Szyman will follow up with you.

CHILD DEDICATIONS – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28

‍‍The next child dedications will take place on Sunday, February 28, during the 9:00am and 11:00am services. Learn more and get registered at  fcchudson.com  or the FaithBase app.

SAVE THE DATE: 2021 FAITHWORKS planned for June 21-25

‍Each summer, Faith Community Church dedicates a week to serving our neighbors across the St. Croix Valley through FaithWorks. Save the date now and request vacation time so you can serve this summer. You can learn more about why we have FaithWorks each year and how you can get involved in this blog post by Pastor Larry Szyman, “Why FaithWorks Might Be My Favorite Week of the Year.”  

WE’RE HIRING – COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

‍This full-time position offers a person the opportunity to apply his or her communication gifts and skills in support of our mission to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ. You can find the job description at fcchudson.com  or on the FaithBase app. For more information, please contact Pastor Steve Holsteen at sholsteen@fcchudson.com or 715.386.4070, x105. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Ashley Hines by Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at ahines@fcchudson.com or by mail at: Faith Community Church, Attention: Ashley Hines, 777 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016.