Men's Ministry Update

Dcn. Rudy Matherson • Chairman of Deacons Board
August 8, 2026

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We sharpen each other

On Saturday, August 8, the Men's Department meets for a special session of our summer series, "Present" – Being the Man You're Actually Called to Be. Last week's conversation about emotional availability in friendships and marriage hit harder than most of us expected. Several guys stayed an extra hour just to keep talking, and the conversation has continued throughout the week. That's what belonging to this group is all about.

Next week, we're opening up Proverbs 27:17, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." We'll be asking honestly: who is sharpening you right now? And who are you sharpening? These aren't easy questions for men who've been taught to go it alone, but they're the right ones.

We want to spotlight Carlos Zapata, who quietly showed up to beutify our Church parking lot. No announcement, no social media post — just men showing up getting the job done. Carlos, that's the kind of leadership that changes a neighborhood. Carlos typifies all of our Faith Temple Men’s Department. Thanks for all you do.

Volunteers Needed: We’re seeking two or three men with construction or handyman skills to join our maintenance crew in remodeling our Nursery Room for our infants and preschoolers. Please contact Deacon Rudy for more information.


📅 Men's Department – Saturday, August 8, 10:30 AM online or Pastor’s office

Upcoming: Men's Fall Meeting – September 12th,
on Zoho or at the Church

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Men's Ministry Update
We sharpen each other On Saturday, August 8, the Men's Department meets for a special session of our summer series, "Present" – Being the Man You're Actually Called to Be. Last week's conversation about emotional availability in friendships and marriage hit harder than most of us expected. Several guys stayed an extra hour just to keep talking, and the conversation has continued throughout the week. That's what belonging to this group is all about. Next week, we're opening up Proverbs 27:17, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." We'll be asking honestly: who is sharpening you right now? And who are you sharpening? These aren't easy questions for men who've been taught to go it alone, but they're the right ones. We want to spotlight Carlos Zapata, who quietly showed up to beutify our Church parking lot. No announcement, no social media post — just men showing up getting the job done. Carlos, that's the kind of leadership that changes a neighborhood. Carlos typifies all of our Faith Temple Men’s Department. Thanks for all you do. Volunteers Needed: We’re seeking two or three men with construction or handyman skills to join our maintenance crew in remodeling our Nursery Room for our infants and preschoolers. Please contact Deacon Rudy for more information.Sign Up Here 📅 Men's Department – Saturday, August 8, 10:30 AM online or Pastor’s office Upcoming: Men's Fall Meeting – September 12th, on Zoho or at the Church