TheUpDate Weekly Newsletter - May 20, 2020

Happy Wednesday, FCC!

Thank you for your prayers and for your participation in last week’s survey about regathering for our worship services at the church building. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to being together again on Sunday mornings! We’re working on a wise and intentional plan for that and will provide an update to you soon. There’s a lot to figure out. We ask for your grace, patience and prayers. Along with all the safety elements, we also need to learn how to do in-person services and online at the same time. God is answering your prayers and he is leading, and he will continue to lead us.

Because we want to do this well, the elders and pastors decided that our worship services will be only online for the two remaining Sundays in May—Sundays, May 24, and May 31. Again, we feel the ache for wanting to meet again very soon, but we want to do this well. We are working toward adding in-person in June. Please be praying!

While we are planning to regather for worship, I just want to remind you that the mission hasn’t changed and keeps moving forward. Just this week, through the ministry of FCC, a young man said yes to Jesus. This is great news! We want to help everyone meet know and follow Jesus, so let’s keep praying for opportunities God gives us to share Jesus with one another.

IN THIS ISSUE:

• This Sunday
• This week’s Bible memory verse
• FaithWorks 2020

THIS SUNDAY

Is it possible to be certain in uncertain times? This Sunday, we will learn from Jesus’ sermon on the mount, about a most comforting promise. It’s not so much about facing uncertainties, but who are you facing the uncertainties with. Join in for online services at 9 or 11am this Sunday at https://fcchudson.online.church and invite a friend, too!

• Every week we have a follow up to the sermon that’s for the whole family, and helps us all live out what we are learning. From Jesus. Watch for this week’s Faith at Home video later today at fcchudson.com.
• Watch or listen to sermons in the “Last Things First” series at fcchudson.com or the FaithBase app. You’ll also find a copy of the sermon guide with the sermon audio and video. And, starting with the sermon, “Worry,” you can now view the entire worship service, including the worship music and pre-service announcements.
• Listen to this week’s worship music playlist on Spotify. Check it out here. (You’ll need to sign up for a free Spotify account to listen, if you don’t already have one.)

THIS WEEK’S BIBLE MEMORY VERSE

1 Peter 1:5 (Gospel)

…who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

WORTH REPEATING

FAITHWORKS 2020 | JUNE 22-26

Each summer, Faith Community Church dedicates a week to serving our neighbors across the St. Croix Valley through FaithWorks, and this summer marks our 10th year! Adaptations will be made, but we will still be loving our neighbors in a significant way together. Registration to volunteer is now open! And, please nominate projects to serve those around us in need: neighbors, schools, parks, widows, single parents, etc.Talk to those in your sphere of opportunity and let us know how we can help by filling out the form online! If you have any questions, contact Pastor Larry Szyman at lszyman@fcchudson.com.

• Nominate a FaithWorks project at fcchudson.com or the FaithBase app.
• Register to volunteer during FaithWorks at fcchudson.com or the FaithBase app. (About 100 workers, from middle schoolers through adults, are needed each day to help to complete about 50 projects during the week.)
• If you would like to make a financial donation to FaithWorks, you can make an online donation at fcchudson.com or the FaithBase app. Thank you!

GIVING OPTIONS

Although we’re all experiencing a lot of change right now, our mission stays the same: to help everyone meet, know and follow Jesus. We have an opportunity to reach thousands through our online services and resources. Your faithful giving helps support our shared mission. Thank you for your generosity!

• You can give online at any time at fcchudson.com or on the FaithBase app. You’ll find instructions there on how to get started with giving online with a checking account or credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover).
• Text GIVE to (715) 280-3756.
• You can also give by mail at Faith Community Church, 777 Carmichael Rd., Hudson, WI 54016.

HAVE YOU DOWNLOADED OUR APP?

Search for "Faith Community Hudson" on the App Store or Google Play to download FCC's app today. You'll find sermon audio and video, the weekly FAITH at Home and FAITH and Life videos, latest news, online giving, ways to connect with a Missional Community, registrations and more!

PRAYER REQUESTS + CARE NEEDS are posted on the Prayer + Care wall on the FaithBase app. You can also sign up on the app under “Emails + Registrations,” if you would like to receive an email when new prayer requests and care needs are posted.