Events

WEEK OF May 19, 2024

RED ROCKS WORSHIP LIVE CONCERT – THIS SUNDAY, May 19, 7-9pm, Worship Center

Tickets are still available for Red Rocks Worship, a KLove/Air1 worship band, is coming to Faith Community tonight! Join us as we worship God together. We are believing for far more than just a concert, but a true encounter with the Living God. Red Rocks Worship exists to make heaven more crowded by bringing faith-filled anthems of praise and thanksgiving to the local church. Tickets are available online https://www.itickets.com/events/477669. Prices are: General Admission, $25; VIP, $49; and groups of 10 or more, $20 per person. Tickets are available at the Connection Counter in the Lobby. It is recommended that you purchase your tickets prior to the evening concert. Hope to see you there!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER SUMMER KICKOFF BBQ POTLUCK – Wednesday, May 22, 6pm, Courtyard Patio

Please join us for our last Wednesday dinner of the season, where we will kick off summer with a BBQ potluck. We will provide the burgers and hotdogs, you bring a side or dessert of your choice to share. The cost is $0. Come for dinner and stay for our Wednesday night programs.


LAST WOW KIDS OF THE 2023/2024 SCHOOL YEAR – Wednesday, May 22, 6:30-8pm, Outdoor Playground Area

Calling all our Faith Kids and Youth! Please join us in celebrating our last WOW for the 2023/2024 school year. The night will be full of fellowship and lots of fun things including bounce houses, water slides, basketball, soccer, and laughter. Please wear water shoes, bring a towel, sunblock and a change of clothes.

THRIVE YOUTH ELEVATE – Thursday-Monday, May 23-27, Point Loma Nazarene University

Youth from 7th to 12th grade will gather at Point Loma Nazarene University’s Elevate 2024 over the Memorial Day weekend. There will be food, games, worship, and speakers. We will be staying in the dorms at the University and food will be provided. We will carpool together to the event. The cost of the event is $250, which covers gas and admission. For anything extra students will need to bring their own spending money. To register click on the link below.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE FOR SHERI DIDRECKSON – Friday, May 24, 1-4pm, Worship Center

Sheri Didreckson, owner of Sheri's Sonshine Nutrition Center in downtown Lodi, was called to her heavenly home recently. A celebration of life in her honor will be held at Faith Community.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY – Wednesday, May 29, 6-7:30pm, Fellowship Hall

Debt is a thief. It steals joy. It robs your peace of mind now, and it prevents you from reaching your goals in the future. Imagine how much breathing room you'd have with no monthly payments! You can get rid of debt once and for all. You just need a plan. Make this the year you kiss debt goodbye. The cost is $80 for the material. Space is limited, so don’t delay in registering, which you can do by clicking on the link below.

LISA DAGGS LEADING WORSHIP – Sunday, June 2, 9 & 11am services

Lisa Daggs, a multi-award-winning Christian music singer/songwriter, and author based out of Sacramento, will be leading worship on Sunday, June 2. You won't want to miss this fabulous guest artist as she performs a mini-concert for Faith Community.


THRIVE YOUTH MEXICO MISSION TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING – Sunday, June 2, 10:15-11am, Portable #3

Thrive Youth is planning an October 2024 work & witness mission trip to Ninos De Baja in El Por Venir, located in Baja California, Mexico. Teens and Adults with background clearance are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the trip. The cost is approximately $800 per person, payable in 4 payments of $200 each. If you are interested, plan to attend this informational and registration meeting. No need to sign up, just show up.


TRAIL LIFE START-UP INFORMATION MEETING – Sunday, June 2, 10:15am, Portable #4

Trail Life is a Christ-centered, boy-focused, outdoor adventure program empowering the church to grow boys to become men of character and conviction. Come, find out how you can be a part of starting a Trail Life troop at Faith Community Church. No need to sign up, just show up!

ESTATE PLANNING WITH YOUR FAMILY IN MIND - Saturday, June 15, 10am-12:30pm, Fellowship Hall

Planning for your estate after you die is a blessing and a gift you can leave for your entire family. Join us as we discuss trusts and wills, funeral arrangements, life insurance, real estate title, etc. You shouldn't miss this opportunity. Your pre-registration helps us plan this important event. If you plan to attend, please click on the link below.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Monday-Friday, June 24-28, 5:30-8:30pm, Faith Campus

Registration is now open! Calling all kids from Kindergarten thru 6th grade, registration is now open for this year’s VBS. Our theme, Deep Sea Discovery, will take kids on a journey so they will know that God is with them wherever they go! Get ready to dive into this life-changing adventure of God’s love! The cost is $50 for the 1st child; $45 for the 2nd child; $40 for the 3rd and 4th; and $10 for each additional child in the immediate family. Register by scanning the QR Code above.

PRAYER ROOM NOW OPEN – Sundays, 8:30-10:45am and 12:15-1pm, Room 101

Prayer is powerful! We would love to join you in praying for whatever you are going through. Join us on Sundays' as we lay it at the feet of Jesus and see healing, restoration and more! Sign up for a time slot in Room 101, and someone will be there to pray with you.


CONNECT TO THE COMMUNITY BY SERVING AS A VOLUNTEER

If you're interested in volunteering in the Lodi community there are a wide variety of opportunities available with different commitment levels. To find out how you can plug in, contact the church office or click on the "Volunteer Inquires" link below.

VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE CHURCH
Ever wonder what exactly goes on behind the scenes at church? How many volunteers does it take to make Sunday morning services happen? If you have ever wanted to explore an area where you feel led to serve, we would love to start a conversation with you about that.
Click the link below to see all the variety of areas where help is needed each and every week here at Faith. We would love to have you as part of our team.
FAITH BASED COUNSELING AVAILABLE
Faith Community offers counseling to singles, couples, and families.
Please note that the counseling offered is Biblically based only and our pastors are not state licensed or medical therapists.

To schedule an appointment for your free session with either Pastor Kevin Suess or Pastor Jerry Copp, click the link below.

OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED WEEKLY CLASSES

MONDAYS 
Freed by Faith for Men, a  support and recovery group, 6:30-8pm, Fellowship Hall

TUESDAYS 
50 & Me Singles, a social and support group for single adults who have lost their spouse or partner. We discuss current issues facing single adults,
spend time on faith-based topics, and pray together, 1:30-3:30pm, Fellowship Hall
Christian Writers Group, for those wanting to develop their writing skills, 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 4:30-6:30, Portable #1

WEDNESDAYS 
The Herd, a men’s only Bible study, 6-7am, Fellowship Hall
Faith Community Dinner, 6pm, Fellowship Hall
WOW Kids, 6:30-8pm, for children 1st-6th grade, childcare for parents attending an on campus class, birth-kindergarten
Thrive Youth , 6:30-8pm, Youth Room, for 7th-12th grade students
Route 66, 7-8pm, Worship Center, an in-depth study, led by Pastor Scott, of the 66 books of the Bible
     
THURSDAYS 
Encouragers, a Bible study group for  adults, 12:30-2:30pm, Fellowship Hall
MOPS and MOMSNEXT,  meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursday each month from September through May

FRIDAYS
Men's Prayer Hour (MPH), a men's prayer group meeting from 6-7am in the Worship Center.

LAY COUNSELING AVAILABLE – visit 
www.FaithLodiCounseling.org for an appointment
 
THRIVE YOUTH MEXICO MISSION TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING – Sunday, June 2, 10:15-11am, Portable #3

Thrive Youth is planning an October 2024 work & witness mission trip to Ninos De Baja in El Por Venir, located in Baja California, Mexico. Teens, and Adults with background clearance are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the trip. The cost is approximately $800 per person, payable in 4 payments of $200 each. If you are interested, plan to attend this informational and registration meeting. No need to sign up, just show up.