Events
WEEK OF April 20, 2025
RELATIONSHIP & LOVE LANGUAGE CLASS - Wednesday, April 23, 7pm, Portable #1
Falling in love is easy. Staying in love - that’s the challenge. How can you keep your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands, conflicts, and just plain boredom of everyday life? This 6-week class, led by Micky and Jocelynn McFarren, will offer helpful ideas around relationships and love languages. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether single, married or dating. The cost is $10 for the workbook. Please register by clicking on the link below.
Falling in love is easy. Staying in love - that’s the challenge. How can you keep your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands, conflicts, and just plain boredom of everyday life? This 6-week class, led by Micky and Jocelynn McFarren, will offer helpful ideas around relationships and love languages. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether single, married or dating. The cost is $10 for the workbook. Please register by clicking on the link below.
SUNDAY FUNDAY - Sunday, April 27, ONE SERVICE at 10am, no childcare provided
Join us for ONE SERVICE at 10am. Children of all ages will be with us in the Worship Center as we enjoy a special message delivered by Pastor Jon Velasquez. Immediately following the service, we will have food on the patio, with bounce houses and hayrides for the kids to enjoy. A consent waiver and wristbands are required in order to participate in the activities. Invite your friends and join us for this fun-filled, free event.
Join us for ONE SERVICE at 10am. Children of all ages will be with us in the Worship Center as we enjoy a special message delivered by Pastor Jon Velasquez. Immediately following the service, we will have food on the patio, with bounce houses and hayrides for the kids to enjoy. A consent waiver and wristbands are required in order to participate in the activities. Invite your friends and join us for this fun-filled, free event.
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.
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
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER, April 23, 6pm, Fellowship Hall
This week’s dinner menu is orange chicken, rice, cabbage salad and fruit. 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 orange chicken, rice, cabbage salad and fruit. The price is $5 per person with a $25 immediate family maximum. Come for dinner, stay for our Wednesday night programs.
EXPERIENCING GOD BIBLE STUDY - Tuesday, April 29, 6-8pm, Portable #3
Looking for a deeper connection with God? Join us at this new weekly Bible study as we journey through the inspiring book "Experiencing God." Together, we'll discover what it truly means to have a personal relationship with God verses just being religious. Everyone is welcome! The cost for the workbook is $25, but don’t let that stop you from attending, we can sponsor the book for you if needed. So, sign up by clicking on the link below today and start your journey in “Experiencing God” with us!
Looking for a deeper connection with God? Join us at this new weekly Bible study as we journey through the inspiring book "Experiencing God." Together, we'll discover what it truly means to have a personal relationship with God verses just being religious. Everyone is welcome! The cost for the workbook is $25, but don’t let that stop you from attending, we can sponsor the book for you if needed. So, sign up by clicking on the link below today and start your journey in “Experiencing God” with us!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WORK NIGHTS - Every Thursday, May 1 - 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.
THRIVE YOUTH NYI REUNION - Friday & Saturday, May 2-3, Hope Point Nazarene, Yuba City
Middle and High School students, get ready for an awesome time of fun, faith, and service at this year’s Sacramento NYI Reunion being held at Hope Point Nazarene Church in Yuba City. The cost to attend is $25, which covers travel, food and lodging. You’ll meet other students from across our District, grow in your faith, and make an impact in the community! Don’t miss out! Invite your friends and sign up by clicking on the link below.
Middle and High School students, get ready for an awesome time of fun, faith, and service at this year’s Sacramento NYI Reunion being held at Hope Point Nazarene Church in Yuba City. The cost to attend is $25, which covers travel, food and lodging. You’ll meet other students from across our District, grow in your faith, and make an impact in the community! Don’t miss out! Invite your friends and sign up by clicking on the link below.
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