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2012-01-20T08:50:13Z


			a publication of faith church allentown, pa • January 20, 2012

				As you may know, God has given many of us at Faith Church the burden to reach the young adult (ages 18 – 32) community of the Lehigh Valley with the Gospel. We believe that a primary vehicle to do this is through an alternative Sunday evening worship venue and specific discipleship mechanisms designed to engage this age group. After eighteen months of praying and searching, the Elders and Pastoral Staff are excited to announce Billy Dunn as the candidate for Young Adult Pastor of Faith Church. As the co-founder of Push the Rock & Fallout, Billy is a familiar face in the Lehigh Valley. He has served as the Youth Pastor at Bethel Bible Fellowship Church in Emmaus, the University Chaplain at Philadelphia Biblical University, and on the pastoral staff at Calvary Church in Souderton. In 2008, Billy had a personal crisis which took him out of ministry. Over the past three plus years Billy has gone through an extensive restoration process in which God has refined him in many ways. After five months of extensive dialogue with Billy, we believe his life story, gift set, and abilities make him the best candidate to lead our Young Adults Ministry forward. This Sunday, January 22, we will be announcing Billy’s candidating schedule, as well as making an informational brochure available at the Welcome Centers. Join us in praying that God would guide Faith Church in this important decision. If you are a member, please prioritize your attendance at a special congregational meeting on February 12, 12:30 pm, in the Sanctuary.

2011-12-14T14:17:03Z


			a publication of faith church allentown, pa • December 14, 2011

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2011-11-30T12:17:19Z


a publication of faith church allentown, pa • November 30, 2011

	All Wednesday Night Programs Are Postponed Tonight This evening we are postponing the regularly scheduled programs which includes high school and middle school ministries in order to celebrate the life of Emily Shoemaker in a memorial worship service. Calling hours are scheduled from 5:30 - 7pm with the service beginning at 7pm. Following the service the Shoemaker's invite everyone to share some dessert with them in the FLC Worship Center. Childcare is provided during the calling hours and the service for children up to four years old on the main level in Room 145.



		As Faith Church continues to pursue the option of building on the Hamilton Blvd. site, the steering committee will be issuing FAQ sheets. You are encouraged to visit our website to download the most recent and previous FAQ sheet. While there you can also review any of the information available regarding this project.

Friday night you won't want to be anywhere other than on the front lawn of Faith Church. We kick off the Christmas season with the community Christmas tree lighting. If you couldn't make it last year you'll certainly want to come this year. We've made some changes to last year's event and have added some great new activities as well.

2011-11-23T13:46:51Z


			a publication of faith church allentown, pa • September 6, 2011



					As you prepare to share the holidays with family and friends, the staff and elders of Faith Church encourage you to come spend the evening with your church family as we recount all that the Lord is doing in our lives. This service always brings about a great opportunity for community amoung the generations who attend and we hope you'll plan to be there as well. Childcare is provided for ages up to 3 years old. All other children and teens are welcome in the service. Please plan to stay after for coffee and dessert with the family of Faith. If you are unable to make it, please know that we wish you a very blessed Thanksgiving. Our prayer is that you see the Lord's blessing all year long and that this Thanksgiving will be a wonderful time of reflection on the greatness of our God.

Next Friday night you won't want to be anywhere other than on the front lawn of Faith Church. We kick off the Christmas season with the community Christmas tree lighting. If you couldn't make it last year you'll certainly want to come this year. We've made some changes to last year's event and have added some great new activities as well.

This year we are thrilled to have the Parkland Elementary Chorale here singing us right up to the lighting of the Christmas tree. Come, enjoy the horse and carriage rides, the ice sculptor, great food and drinks, fun winter picture opportunities, kids activities, and a special surprise you won't want to miss. We've got invitations available at the Welcome Centers this Sunday so you can easily invite your friends and neighbors to join us.

We could still use some more volunteer help, so please click here to sign upand help make this a great event for the community!

2011-11-09T13:06:16Z


	a publication of faith church allentown, pa • November 9, 2011

This year's Reach Weekend offers different ways for you to engage with Reach Global Ministry.

Saturday, November 12
Dessert Fellowship with Jeff Samuelson
7pm Room B01

Sunday, November 13
Business Unusual Seminar
12:30-5pm, Room B01
$50
Register Online Now

Sunday, Nov 13
Prayer for the Persecuted Church
6:30 pm in the FLC Worship Center

	Again this year, Faith Church will be hosting a community christmas tree lighting event. Last year's inaugural event proved to be a great experience for promoting community in our part of the Lehigh Valley. This year, we'll be expanding the event by adding some different activities and making some upgrades to some of the things you told us we could improve from last year. We have a few surprises in store for you too!

	This event is a great opportunity for Faith Church to be hospitable to our neighbors, and we hope you'll invite your friends to join us. There will be invitation tickets available at the Welcome Centers in the coming weeks, so please pick up a few and invite all of your friends. Without your help we couldn't host an event that makes such an impact on our community. We have many needs to meet and it is our hope that we can count on the faithful of Faith Church to pitch in. We have an online sign up available to get your name on the list of those who are helping out. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO COME SEE THE TREE!


			Saturday, November 12 10 - Noon Room 247

As we come to a time of the year where we pause to give thanks, please consider coming to this gathering in the Sanctuary. Annually, the church family gathers for a time of sharing what the Lord has done for His glory in the past year.

Following the gathering, please plan to stay and enjoy some dessert with friends.

2011-10-27T09:29:18Z


			a publication of faith church allentown, pa • October 25, 2011



			Now is the chance to get out for some fun with your friends and neighbors and bring them to Faith Church for Kandy Kingdom. This annual event offers fun, food, and games for the entire family! This year Kandy Kingdom features inflatable games and an adventure that will take you through the entire church where you'll experience different stations that are decorated by your Faith Church family. Please come out and enjoy this event that is always a great time!

			This coming year the women of Faith Church will be getting together for the annual Girlfriends' Getaway women's retreat. The retreat is being held from February 3 - February 5, at the beautiful Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA.This retreat is a great time of relationship building and spiritual refreshing. Men, this is a great Christmas gift for your wife. There is an early registration discount if purchased by November 25. Register Here Today!

You are invited to the November 5th Winning Women brunch at 9am. This is a great opportunity to bring along a friend, especially one who is not close to Christ.

Enjoy good food and conversation in a peaceful country setting at the Iron Lakes Country Club. Also you'll hear Renee Lorenzetti share her story.

Contact Audrey Long to sign up.

Building Plans for Hamilton Blvd. Property

The link below will direct you to faithefc.com where you will find a new page dedicated to communicating the latest information available regarding our building plans for the Hamilton Blvd. Property. Currently you will find a video regarding the elders process of decidng to pursue the use of our current property for a new building and the lastes FAQ document.

Launch Website

2011-10-26T20:49:29Z


			a publication of faith church allentown, pa • October 25, 2011



			Now is the chance to get out for some fun with your friends and neighbors and bring them to Faith Church for Kandy Kingdom. This annual event offers fun, food, and games for the entire family! This year Kandy Kingdom features inflatable games and an adventure that will take you through the entire church where you'll experience different stations that are decorated by your Faith Church family. Please come out and enjoy this event that is always a great time!

			This coming year the women of Faith Church will be getting together for the annual Girlfriends' Getaway women's retreat. The retreat is being held from February 3 - February 5, at the beautiful Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA. This retreat is a great time of relationship building and spiritual refreshing. Men, this is a great Christmas gift for you wife. There is an early registration discount if purchased by November 25. Register Here Today!

You are invited to the November 5th Winning Women brunch at 9am. This is a great opportunity to bring along a friend, especially one who is not close to Christ.

Enjoy good food and conversation in a peaceful country setting at the Iron Lakes Country Club. Also you'll hear Renee Lorenzetti share her story.

Contact Audrey Long to sign up.

Building Plans for Hamilton Blvd. Property

Launch Website

2011-10-05T16:36:46Z


			a publication of faith church allentown, pa • October 5, 2011



			Leslie Vernick, Christian counselor, national speaker and author of the book, The Emotionally Destructive Relationship, will help you learn: ● Five different destructive relationship patterns and why they are destructive. ● Practical biblical steps to invite someone into healthy change to stop destructive patterns from continuing. ● Key ingredients for healthy relationships to flourish ● How to tell if someone is repentant in order for true reconciliation to take place ● Common mistakes people helpers make working with this problem Register online now!

			I'd like to invite the men of Faith Church to set aside October 21-23 and join me at Spruce Lake Retreat in the Poconos. The purpose of our time away is to connect. Connect with Christ and with other men. To laugh and learn together in a casual environment away from the grind of life. The investment of your time and money will pay dividends in your life now! Don't allow money to be an obstacle. We can help work out the details. Please join me as we Stand Firm together in Christ! - Pastor Joe

Employment Opportunity

We are currently accepting applications for the position of Weekend Custodian. A job description is available online at faithefc.com If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact Pastor Barry Long directly at
blong@faithefc.com.

Rebuilding Healthy Relationships

Dori Keiper’s Wednesday night seminar series has begun and is presenting invaluable advice on relationships for all ages. Each week is open to anyone interested in sitting in.

2011-09-24T08:03:35Z



			a publication of faith church allentown, pa • September 24, 2011

			FREE COMEDY NIGHT TONIGHT AT 7 PM FAITH CHURCH FLC WORSHIP CENTER David Dean has been making people laugh full-time for 22 years at churches, men & womens conferences, camps and youth events all across the country. This night will be great great fun for all ages.

a publication of faith church allentown, pa • December 7, 2011

December 2011

A Call to Pray and Fast.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given. And He will be called...Prince of Peace. As we move through this Advent season, I sense a desperate need for the Prince of Peace to fall on our congregation in a powerful way.

I am thankful for the many good things happening around us. Individuals are opening their hearts to Jesus. Others are being freed from addiction, abuse, guilt, and bondage into a new found freedom. People are growing in their understanding of the Bible and their desire to obey its commands.

We are making progress in our searches for Young Adult and Middle School Pastors. We are in the thick of planning a possible expansion to our facilities, allowing us to meet more ministry needs. We are mobilizing people to spread Christ locally and globally. We are making improvements to infrastructure, communication, facilities, and ministries. All of this gives us reason to rejoice. God is at work at Faith Church.

Yet our body is also reeling from many, many months of challenge. Death and grief. Marriages in jeopardy. Constant illness. People in pain. I know that this is not by chance, for our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world!

I share these things to implore you to join us in this spiritual battle. As Elders and Staff, we are overwhelmed with all that is taking place in our body. We are crying out to the Prince of Peace to give our body rest from this onslaught. I invite you to join us.

Would you pray for the Faith Church family?

Pray that the peace of Christ would descend upon our hearts and protect our people and our campus. Pray boldly that these attacks would stop.

Pray that the God would allow us to be a comfort to those in pain.

Pray that we would grow in our trust and joy in Christ despite the circumstances around us.

Pray that we would represent Jesus well, remain faithful to the truths of the Bible, and remain unified as a family.

Pray for protection and wisdom for the Elders and Staff as we seek to lead Faith Church forward.

Would you also consider joining the Elders and Staff in fasting and praying?

On Monday, December 12 and 19, from sun up to sun down, we will be fasting and praying for the peace of our congregation AND the direction of our church.

Your partnership in this battle is crucial! We are in this together and you have my heart.

2011-09-21T14:14:35Z


			a publication of faith church allentown, pa • September 21, 2011

			FREE COMEDY NIGHT THIS SATURDAY AT 7 PM FAITH CHURCH FLC WORSHIP CENTER David Dean has been making people laugh full-time for 22 years at churches, men & womens conferences, camps and youth events all across the country. This night will be great great fun for all ages.



			Tonight at 7pm in the Sanctuary Families Worshiping Together: Guiding Your Children into the Joy of Worship If this sounds like an impossible task, learn how to make the most of the worship experience for families with children of all ages. Unlike baseball, or ballet, worship is best taught by parents, not professionals. John Piper is quoted saying, “Worship is the most valuable thing you can do together as a family”. We will discuss what worship is and what it is not, along with practical examples of how to make Sunday your family’s favorite day of the week. Free worship notebooks will be available for each of your grade school children.

How many times have you started to read through the Old Testament only to once again give up! If this sounds like a familiar story, this one day seminar will take you and your whole family through the Old Testament book by book. You are guaranteed to have fun and gain lots of valuable information as you see how God’s Word all fits together in telling the greatest story ever told!

Childcare is available for children through Kindergarten.

Reserve your seats here

Do you have at least one relationship that you find challenging? If you are human you should have answered YES! We all do, but the good news is that we can learn how to tear down and rebuild to the glory of God!

Ecclesiastes 3:13 says, “To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter of purpose under heaven: a time to tear down and a time to rebuild."

See how you can replace unhealthy “tools” such as guilt/manipulation; apathy/giving up; accusations/harshness with healthy “tools” such as compassion/kindheartedness; acceptance of others imperfections and mutual respect just to name a few. God’s Word has a lot to say about relationships and as we learn together, these relationships can and will flourish, thrive and grow!

Reserve your seats here


			Reach Ministries Indonesia Fellowship Night Saturday, October 1 at 7 pm on the lower level in Room B01. Welcome Chip and Melanie to Faith Church. Chip and Mel work in a country in which 80% of the population are Muslim. This is a great opportunity to be able to hear what it’s like to live and work on the front lines.