The gospel of Jesus Christ has the power to bring us from the dominion of darkness into a life of fullness, where we have redemption and forgiveness.  Discover this and more from the Colossians Bible study this Wednesday at 6:30 pm at Roots of Faith in Sharpsburg!  This new 8-session study starts this week (July 18) and goes to September 5.

A new way for Faith Families to connect! Visit  www.facebook.com/groups/faithfamilymeetup/ to join the group. Create a post with a family activity and invite others to join you. You can also send emails to faithfamilymeetup@groups.facebook.com which will show up as posts on the group page. Meet up & enjoy! It’s that simple.

On Sunday, August 19th you are invited to bring your pets of all shapes and sizes to an outdoor Blessing of the Animals Worship Service & Hymn Sing (meows, woofs, purrs, and howls permitted).

We are launching a new initiative at Roots of Faith called Seed Planting Events. We want to do a better job at telling our story to the community by offering these brief 45 minute “overviews” for people to see and experience our programs firsthand. The next scheduled Seed Planting event is July 2nd at 6:00 PM. We would be delighted if you could attend to learn more about the many ways that Roots of Faith is transforming our community! Hope to see you there!

Our congregation is responsible for the Neighborhood Table meal at Roots of Faith on this coming Thursday, June 21.
Please consider contributing in one of the following ways:
Help cook/prepare the meal at 9:00 AM on Thursday, 6/21 in the Faith kitchen
Bring a dessert for the meal to the church on Sunday, 6/17 (we will freeze), on Thursday, 6/21 before 4:00 PM, or to Roots of Faith on Thursday. Please label desserts left at the church “TNT”.
Help to serve the meal and engage in fellowship at Roots at 6:00
For more information, please contact Debbie Burnett

Pastor Scott is would love to visit you this summer! Morning, afternoon, or evening. Individuals, couples, or families. At your home or workplace, or out for breakfast, coffee, or lunch. Contact Pastor Scott to schedule a time.

Join Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi on an adult prayer retreat this summer.  There will be times of learning about prayer and how to pray.  There will be great conversations, free time to explore Jumonville, campfires, fellowship and wonderful food.  Participants will be staying in private rooms at Jumonville’s Inn, so space is limited to 9 rooms.  The cost of this event is $190. July 18-20, beginning Wednesday afternoon and ends Friday before lunch. For more information and to register: https://jumonville.org/event/adult-prayer-retreat/

We’re beginning a new initiative – called Seed Planting Events – designed to grow the social capital of supporters and involvement in the wide range of activities at Roots of Faith.  Even though you’re likely familiar with some of our programs, there likely are other activities of which you may not be aware.  Or perhaps you’ve considered getting involved at Roots of Faith, but didn’t know how. On Sunday, June 10, immediately after morning worship, Pastor Ben will be leading a Seed Planting Event.  We hope that you will attend and help to plant new seeds of ministry within our …

Summer Office Hours at Faith will be Monday through Thursday from 8am-2pm, starting June 11th.