Events
WEEK OF October 6 , 2024
THRIVE YOUTH MEXICO MISSION TRIP – October 4-11, Ninos de Baja Orphanage, El Povenir, Mexico
Please pray for our youth and the adult leaders as they leave Friday morning to embark on a mission trip to Mexico. May God grant them traveling mercies as they go to serve the orphanage there.
Please pray for our youth and the adult leaders as they leave Friday morning to embark on a mission trip to Mexico. May God grant them traveling mercies as they go to serve the orphanage there.
JOHN HAAS MEMORIAL SERVICE – THIS Saturday, October 5, 11am-3pm, Worship Center
A memorial service for John Haas is scheduled for Saturday, October 5 at 11am in the Worship Center. A luncheon will immediately follow in the Fellowship Hall. John was a long-time member of our church dating back to the Heartland days. He played bass on our worship team for several years before joining Axis Church in Stockton, where he also played bass and was a member of their Board. He will be greatly missed by many.
A memorial service for John Haas is scheduled for Saturday, October 5 at 11am in the Worship Center. A luncheon will immediately follow in the Fellowship Hall. John was a long-time member of our church dating back to the Heartland days. He played bass on our worship team for several years before joining Axis Church in Stockton, where he also played bass and was a member of their Board. He will be greatly missed by many.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD & CHURCH CHERUBS – Beginning this Sunday, October 6 through November 17
- Church Cherubs - It is our desire to help our attending church families with children who may need a little assistance by providing gifts for them at Christmas. If you, or another Faith Community family that you are aware of, are in need, please click on the link below, and complete the form. Gift cards will be provided to the families that qualify, blessing them this Holiday season.
- Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child – Boxes will be available next Sunday for you to pick up, fill, and return by November 17. Bless a child this Christmas season through giving to Operation Christmas Child.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER, October 9, 6pm, Fellowship Hall
This week’s dinner menu is broasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, and rolls. The price is $5 per person with a $25 immediate family maximum. Hope to see you this week. Come for dinner and stay for our Wednesday night programs.
This week’s dinner menu is broasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, and rolls. The price is $5 per person with a $25 immediate family maximum. Hope to see you this week. Come for dinner and stay for our Wednesday night programs.
OFF-ROAD DAY TRIP – Saturday, October 12, 7am-5pm
Hey all you off-road and four-wheeling type folks, we will be heading to the trail on Saturday, October 12 for a one-day off-road adventure and lots of fun! This event is sponsored by Faith Community Men's Ministry, but is open to everyone. We will be traveling an "easy" to "moderate" trail requiring the availability of four-wheel drive and decent clearance. So get your rig ready, your sack lunch packed, and let's have a great time together rolling on "a road less traveled!" We will meet at the church at 7am and return at 5pm. No need to sign up, just show up!
Hey all you off-road and four-wheeling type folks, we will be heading to the trail on Saturday, October 12 for a one-day off-road adventure and lots of fun! This event is sponsored by Faith Community Men's Ministry, but is open to everyone. We will be traveling an "easy" to "moderate" trail requiring the availability of four-wheel drive and decent clearance. So get your rig ready, your sack lunch packed, and let's have a great time together rolling on "a road less traveled!" We will meet at the church at 7am and return at 5pm. No need to sign up, just show up!
THRIVE YOUTH FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY CLASS – Tuesday, October 15, 6:30-8pm, Portable #4
Provide hope, confidence and life-change for your youth with Financial Peace University high school curriculum. Foundations in personal finance has 13 flexible chapters with real world topics like saving, investing, college planning, global economics, and more! Join FPU for Teens every Tuesday beginning October 15. The cost for the text book is $40. Sign up and pay directly with Kelly Wiley.
Provide hope, confidence and life-change for your youth with Financial Peace University high school curriculum. Foundations in personal finance has 13 flexible chapters with real world topics like saving, investing, college planning, global economics, and more! Join FPU for Teens every Tuesday beginning October 15. The cost for the text book is $40. Sign up and pay directly with Kelly Wiley.
UPCOMING MOMCo EVENTS & PLAY DATES
A great way for moms to connect and socialize while the kids enjoy playing together. There is no need to register, just show up.
A great way for moms to connect and socialize while the kids enjoy playing together. There is no need to register, just show up.
- Wednesday, October 16, 2:30-4:30pm, Villa Fiore Park, after school hang out
- Tuesday, October 22, 2:30-4:30pm, Katzakian Park, giving back to the community thru “Adopt A Park” clean-up
- Wednesday, October 30, 10am-12pm, Katzakian Park, Halloween party play date, wear your costume and bring a bag of candy for the pinata
JAM 456 PUMPKIN PATCH EXTRAVAGANZA – Friday, October 18, 5pm, Mike’s Pumpkin Patch, Galt
JAM456 (4th-6th graders) please join us for a pumpkin patch adventure. Our night will be full of harvest shenanigans, laughter, and so much fun! We will depart from the church by 5pm and will return around 9:30pm. The cost is $20 per student. To register click on the link below. Bring extra spending money if you wish.
JAM456 (4th-6th graders) please join us for a pumpkin patch adventure. Our night will be full of harvest shenanigans, laughter, and so much fun! We will depart from the church by 5pm and will return around 9:30pm. The cost is $20 per student. To register click on the link below. Bring extra spending money if you wish.
WOMEN’S GET TOGETHER – Saturday, October 19, 11am,-12:30pm, Lodi Bowling Alley
To bowl or not to bowl. . .it doesn’t matter. Bring a girlfriend and join a group of us from Faith Community for a lot of fun, chats, games, and food at the new Lodi Bowling Alley. Continue the fun by heading to a local lunch spot with a group of gals afterwards. No need to sign up, just show up. Bring $30 cash.
To bowl or not to bowl. . .it doesn’t matter. Bring a girlfriend and join a group of us from Faith Community for a lot of fun, chats, games, and food at the new Lodi Bowling Alley. Continue the fun by heading to a local lunch spot with a group of gals afterwards. No need to sign up, just show up. Bring $30 cash.
FALL FEST – Friday, October 25, 5:30-8pm, Outdoor Patio
Mark your calendar now and save this date!
Bring your entire family, friends, and neighbors for our annual Fall Fest. We’ll have trunk-or-treats, a maze, big games, hayrides, crafts and much more. The event is FREE and food trucks will be available for food purchase. You won’t want to miss this FUN event. Hope to see you there.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you would like to help make this a great community event, please consider volunteering for one of the many areas available. Click on the link below to see how you can help.
Mark your calendar now and save this date!
Bring your entire family, friends, and neighbors for our annual Fall Fest. We’ll have trunk-or-treats, a maze, big games, hayrides, crafts and much more. The event is FREE and food trucks will be available for food purchase. You won’t want to miss this FUN event. Hope to see you there.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you would like to help make this a great community event, please consider volunteering for one of the many areas available. Click on the link below to see how you can help.
WALK THRU THE BIBLE OLD TESTAMENT LIVE EVENT – Saturday, November 9, 9:00am-12:00pm, Worship Center
Experience the story of the Old Testament through a fun, compelling, and engaging process that will change the way you read the Bible. You will learn the major events and people of the Old Testament and understand its storyline, maybe for the first time. Join us for this highly engaging, dynamic, and memorable 3 hour event that helps you understand God's Word and make the connection between His story and yours. Registration (which includes the helpful workbook) is just $20 through November 6th, or $30 at the door on the day of the event. Register by clicking the link below.
Experience the story of the Old Testament through a fun, compelling, and engaging process that will change the way you read the Bible. You will learn the major events and people of the Old Testament and understand its storyline, maybe for the first time. Join us for this highly engaging, dynamic, and memorable 3 hour event that helps you understand God's Word and make the connection between His story and yours. Registration (which includes the helpful workbook) is just $20 through November 6th, or $30 at the door on the day of the event. Register by clicking 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
TUESDAYS
50 & Me Singles, a social and support group for single adults who have lost their spouse or partner.
We are beginning a new series, "THE CHOSEN", 12-1:30pm, 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, Cost $5 per person or $25 immediate family maximum
WOW Kids, 6:30-8pm, Children's Wing
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 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
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
50 & Me Singles, a social and support group for single adults who have lost their spouse or partner.
We are beginning a new series, "THE CHOSEN", 12-1:30pm, 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, Cost $5 per person or $25 immediate family maximum
WOW Kids, 6:30-8pm, Children's Wing
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 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
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