Events
WEEK OF May 11, 2025
UNITE REGIONAL MEN’S MINISTRY DINNER & SERVICE- Friday, May 16, 5:30-8:30pm, Worship Center
Join us for a special evening of fellowship and inspiration as men from all across San Joaquin County gather to connect and share the Gospel. Enjoy a delicious dinner, cost just $10, which will be served at 5:30pm, followed by an uplifting service at 7pm filled with worship, games, and an encouraging message. This event welcomes men of all ages—bring a friend and be part of a night of great food, laughter, and meaningful conversation. We can’t wait to see you there! There is no need to register, just show up. Pay the $10 for dinner at the door.
Join us for a special evening of fellowship and inspiration as men from all across San Joaquin County gather to connect and share the Gospel. Enjoy a delicious dinner, cost just $10, which will be served at 5:30pm, followed by an uplifting service at 7pm filled with worship, games, and an encouraging message. This event welcomes men of all ages—bring a friend and be part of a night of great food, laughter, and meaningful conversation. We can’t wait to see you there! There is no need to register, just show up. Pay the $10 for dinner at the door.
MONTHLY MEN’S BREAKFAST - Saturday, May 17, 8-10am, Fellowship Hall
Hey guys, join us on this 3rd Saturday in May for our Men's Breakfast! We'll share together some great food, encouraging conversation, and some practical truths from God's Word. There is no cost, however donations will be accepted at the door. You can help us prepare for food quantity by letting us know that you plan to attend by clicking on the link below. So come, bring your appetite, bring a friend and join the Men of Faith!
Hey guys, join us on this 3rd Saturday in May for our Men's Breakfast! We'll share together some great food, encouraging conversation, and some practical truths from God's Word. There is no cost, however donations will be accepted at the door. You can help us prepare for food quantity by letting us know that you plan to attend by clicking on the link below. So come, bring your appetite, bring a friend and join the Men of Faith!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WORK NIGHTS - Every Thursday, now thru - June 12, 5:30-7:30pm, Portable #2
VBS is right around the corner and registration has begun. There is a lot of preparation work to be completed between now and June 16, when VBS begins. If you are available on Thursday evenings, we would love to have you come out and help make this the best VBS ever! Come once, or as often as you can to cut, paint, glue, etc. There is no experience necessary. Many hands make light work. Thank you in advance for your consideration. No need to sign-up, just show up.
VBS is right around the corner and registration has begun. There is a lot of preparation work to be completed between now and June 16, when VBS begins. If you are available on Thursday evenings, we would love to have you come out and help make this the best VBS ever! Come once, or as often as you can to cut, paint, glue, etc. There is no experience necessary. Many hands make light work. Thank you in advance for your consideration. No need to sign-up, just show up.
MONTHLY BIBLICAL PARENTING CLASS BEGINS – 3rd Sunday each month, 11am-12pm, Portable #4
First Steps in Biblical Parenting is a powerful, resource-packed tool using a completely different way to parent, which focuses on the heart. In today's challenging world, parents face numerous pressures from external influences, such as technology addiction, and social pressure, to internal child struggles like sibling conflict, emotional explosiveness, defiance, and more. Join a community of like-minded parents to learn effective, biblical strategies and grow together. The class is free and meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month. No sign-up required; just show up.
First Steps in Biblical Parenting is a powerful, resource-packed tool using a completely different way to parent, which focuses on the heart. In today's challenging world, parents face numerous pressures from external influences, such as technology addiction, and social pressure, to internal child struggles like sibling conflict, emotional explosiveness, defiance, and more. Join a community of like-minded parents to learn effective, biblical strategies and grow together. The class is free and meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month. No sign-up required; just show up.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL HELPERS NEEDED - Week of June 16-20
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our VBS week a success! There are a variety of roles available, including group leaders, kitchen assistants, craft helpers, check-in, games, first aid, and more. If you’re interested and available, please click the link below , or scan the QR Code on the graphic, to sign up.
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our VBS week a success! There are a variety of roles available, including group leaders, kitchen assistants, craft helpers, check-in, games, first aid, and more. If you’re interested and available, please click the link below , or scan the QR Code on the graphic, to sign up.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER, May 14, 6pm, Fellowship Hall
This week’s dinner menu is spaghetti with meat balls, salad, and garlic bread. The price is $5 per person with a $25 immediate family maximum. Come for dinner, stay for our Wednesday night programs.
This week’s dinner menu is spaghetti with meat balls, salad, and garlic bread. The price is $5 per person with a $25 immediate family maximum. Come for dinner, stay for our Wednesday night programs.
THRIVE YOUTH FOOD TRUCK FRENZY - Friday, May 9, 5-9pm, Food Truck Plaza, 16201 S. Harian Road, Lathrop
For all 6th thru 12th graders, we will travel to the Food Truck Plaza in Lathrop to taste test different selections from the trucks, and decide which is the best. There are food options ranging from Vietnamese to Mexican, ice cream to falafels. The event is free, but your child will need to bring spending money for their food. We will meet at the church parking lot at 4:30pm, and carpool depart at 5pm. Please pre-register by clicking on the link below, so we can plan transportation accordingly.
For all 6th thru 12th graders, we will travel to the Food Truck Plaza in Lathrop to taste test different selections from the trucks, and decide which is the best. There are food options ranging from Vietnamese to Mexican, ice cream to falafels. The event is free, but your child will need to bring spending money for their food. We will meet at the church parking lot at 4:30pm, and carpool depart at 5pm. Please pre-register by clicking on the link below, so we can plan transportation accordingly.
FAITH RIDERS KIRKWOOD RIDE - Saturday, May 17, 9:45am, depart church parking lot
Riders, hope you can join us at the church for the Men’s Breakfast, 8-10am, prior to our Kirkwood ride. The weather will be cooler as we get to the top, so be sure to bring gear, water, etc. If you are unable to make the breakfast, we will gather in the church parking lot for KSU at 10am. Hope to see you then, and invite a fellow rider to join us.
Riders, hope you can join us at the church for the Men’s Breakfast, 8-10am, prior to our Kirkwood ride. The weather will be cooler as we get to the top, so be sure to bring gear, water, etc. If you are unable to make the breakfast, we will gather in the church parking lot for KSU at 10am. Hope to see you then, and invite a fellow rider to join us.
PARENTS EVENING OUT - Saturday, May 17, 5:30-7:30pm, Impact Sports, Lodi
Faith Kids’ Ministry is excited to announce a parents evening out! Families with children ages 5 years thru 6th grade are invited to drop off your child at Impact Sports in Lodi, and enjoy two free hours of grown-up time. In addition, parents with kids ages 2 to 4 years are welcome to participate with their child. The time will be filled with a ninja course, silks, trampolines, gymnastics, tumbling, and friends! Register online by clicking on the link below. The cost is $25 per child. Space is limited, so don’t delay.
Faith Kids’ Ministry is excited to announce a parents evening out! Families with children ages 5 years thru 6th grade are invited to drop off your child at Impact Sports in Lodi, and enjoy two free hours of grown-up time. In addition, parents with kids ages 2 to 4 years are welcome to participate with their child. The time will be filled with a ninja course, silks, trampolines, gymnastics, tumbling, and friends! Register online by clicking on the link below. The cost is $25 per child. Space is limited, so don’t delay.
WONDER JUNCTION VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION BEGINS - June 16-20, 5-7:30pm, Faith Campus
Parents, we’re so excited to invite your kids to Wonder Junction VBS! There’s nothing better than spending a week full of fun, faith, and fellowship together, praising the Lord and learning about His amazing love. At Wonder Junction, we celebrate Jesus and discover the wonders of His story—and we’d love for your kids, who are in kindergarten through 6th grade, to join us!
The cost for immediate family members:
The 1st child is $50; 2nd is $45; 3rd & 4th are $40 each; and the 5th child or more are $10 each
Two easy ways to register and pay:
Debit or Credit Card: Complete the online registration form by clicking on the link below and make your payment all in one spot.
Cash or Check: Stop by the office to complete your forms and make your payment in person.
Each child participating needs to have BOTH the VBS Registration Form AND the 2025-2026 Kids Health & Consent Form completed in order to secure their spot. Contact the church office, 209-333-7089, if you have any questions.
Parents, we’re so excited to invite your kids to Wonder Junction VBS! There’s nothing better than spending a week full of fun, faith, and fellowship together, praising the Lord and learning about His amazing love. At Wonder Junction, we celebrate Jesus and discover the wonders of His story—and we’d love for your kids, who are in kindergarten through 6th grade, to join us!
The cost for immediate family members:
The 1st child is $50; 2nd is $45; 3rd & 4th are $40 each; and the 5th child or more are $10 each
Two easy ways to register and pay:
Debit or Credit Card: Complete the online registration form by clicking on the link below and make your payment all in one spot.
Cash or Check: Stop by the office to complete your forms and make your payment in person.
Each child participating needs to have BOTH the VBS Registration Form AND the 2025-2026 Kids Health & Consent Form completed in order to secure their spot. Contact the church office, 209-333-7089, if you have any questions.
SACRAMENTO NAZARENE “BIG KIDS” CAMP - June 27-30, Mt. Hope Bible Camp, Forbestown, CA
2025 Sac Naz Kids camp is here! This year’s “Big Kids” (4th - 6th grade) camp is June 27 - June 30. The camp is located at Mt. Hope Bible Camp in Forbestown, CA. It is located in the mountains above Lake Oroville.
For additional details please visit HERE.
Cost is: $335 - Before June 3rd | $360 - Until June 26th by 9pm | $385 - First Day of Camp
Register HERE! Make sure to fill out the Medical Release!
2025 Sac Naz Kids camp is here! This year’s “Big Kids” (4th - 6th grade) camp is June 27 - June 30. The camp is located at Mt. Hope Bible Camp in Forbestown, CA. It is located in the mountains above Lake Oroville.
For additional details please visit HERE.
Cost is: $335 - Before June 3rd | $360 - Until June 26th by 9pm | $385 - First Day of Camp
Register HERE! Make sure to fill out the Medical Release!
NEW 2025/2026 HEALTH & CONSENT FORMS DUE - By Sunday, June 1
It’s that time of the year again where NEW Health & Consent forms for the 2025/26 school year need to be completed. ALL children and youth participating in any event or program at Faith Community need to have a new completed form on file. If you are registering your child for VBS, that is a perfect time to complete the new form as well. You will find the form link below. Either scan the QR Code on the graphic or click on the appropriate link below to complete your child's form.NOTE:Forms for this year are online only. There are no paper forms. Please contact the church office at 20-9-333-7089 if you have any questions.
KIDS form is for kindergarten thru 6th grade
YOUTH form is for 7th thru 12 thru grade
It’s that time of the year again where NEW Health & Consent forms for the 2025/26 school year need to be completed. ALL children and youth participating in any event or program at Faith Community need to have a new completed form on file. If you are registering your child for VBS, that is a perfect time to complete the new form as well. You will find the form link below. Either scan the QR Code on the graphic or click on the appropriate link below to complete your child's form.NOTE:Forms for this year are online only. There are no paper forms. Please contact the church office at 20-9-333-7089 if you have any questions.
KIDS form is for kindergarten thru 6th grade
YOUTH form is for 7th thru 12 thru grade
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAKE AN ETERNAL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD BY VOLUNTEERING
- MOMCo (formerly MOPS) program is in need of childcare volunteers . The group meets from 9-11am every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month September through May.
- FAITH KIDS' MINISTRY is also in need of volunteers during the Sunday morning services.
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.
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.
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.
OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED WEEKLY CLASSES
MONDAYS
"Experiencing God" Bible Study, 6-7am, a co-ed study that meets at Inspire Coffee Shop, 8 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Thrive Youth Coffee & The Word, 6:45am, House of Coffee, Lakewood Mall, Lodi
TUESDAYS
50 & Me Singles, a social and support group for single adults who have lost their spouse or partner
Currently watching the series, "THE CHOSEN", 12-1:30pm, Fellowship Hall
Christian Writers Group, for those wanting to develop their writing skills, 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 3:30-5:30, Portable #1
WEDNESDAYS
The Herd, a men’s only Bible study, 6-7am, Fellowship Hall
Women's "Spiritual Disciplines" study, 6-7am, Rebecca Johnson's home
Faith Community Dinner, 6pm, Fellowship Hall, $5 per person with a $25 immediate family maximum
WOW Kids, 6:30-8pm, Children's Building
Thrive Youth Junior & Senior High, 6:30pm, Youth Room, for 7th-12th grade students
Route 66, 7-8pm, Worship Center, a verse-by-verse study of the 66 Books of the Bible, led by one of our Pastors
THURSDAYS
Encouragers, a Bible study group for adults, 12:30-2:30pm, Fellowship Hall
MOMCo, September-May 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 9-11am, Fellowship Hall. Click HERE for a list of their upcoming events.
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
"Experiencing God" Bible Study, 6-7am, a co-ed study that meets at Inspire Coffee Shop, 8 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Thrive Youth Coffee & The Word, 6:45am, House of Coffee, Lakewood Mall, Lodi
TUESDAYS
50 & Me Singles, a social and support group for single adults who have lost their spouse or partner
Currently watching the series, "THE CHOSEN", 12-1:30pm, Fellowship Hall
Christian Writers Group, for those wanting to develop their writing skills, 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 3:30-5:30, Portable #1
WEDNESDAYS
The Herd, a men’s only Bible study, 6-7am, Fellowship Hall
Women's "Spiritual Disciplines" study, 6-7am, Rebecca Johnson's home
Faith Community Dinner, 6pm, Fellowship Hall, $5 per person with a $25 immediate family maximum
WOW Kids, 6:30-8pm, Children's Building
Thrive Youth Junior & Senior High, 6:30pm, Youth Room, for 7th-12th grade students
Route 66, 7-8pm, Worship Center, a verse-by-verse study of the 66 Books of the Bible, led by one of our Pastors
THURSDAYS
Encouragers, a Bible study group for adults, 12:30-2:30pm, Fellowship Hall
MOMCo, September-May 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 9-11am, Fellowship Hall. Click HERE for a list of their upcoming events.
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