facWEEKLY March 1
We hope you've had a good week, FAC Family! Here are just some of the great things happening in the coming weeks.
Worship This Sunday
"Hope in the Hard Places" Bob and Cheryl Fugate, Christian & Missionary Alliance International Workers in Guadalajara, Mexico.
What an exciting Sunday to come and hear from our international workers and friends, Bob and Cheryl, as they tell us about how God is using people to reach into the hard places in Mexico.
You will be excited to hear how God is using your prayers and your generous donations to reach those in the least-reached places.
Journey With God Adult Class
Date: Beginning March 3
Time: 9:30am
Place: in room B106
Do you have a Christian worldview? Do you know the reason for which you were created? Why is there so much evil? Why isn’t God doing something about it? Do you want answers to life’s BIG questions? Gregory Koukl addresses all of these questions and many more in his book, ”The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important That Happens in Between."
Come join us!
facYOUTH - LOCK IN 2024
Date: March 8–9
Time: 8pm–7am
Place: in Youth Center
Cost: $25
Hey Parents and Students! facYOUTH's Annual LOCK-IN is right around the corner! If you are in grades 6–12, we invite you to LOCK-IN 2024. It'll be a great night filled with fun and fellowship with your friends and youth leaders! To register click the button below.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Conquer Series
Date: Thursdays, starting March 14
Time: 7:00pm
Place: in room C301
Cost: registration is free but $30 for workbook
Chains are being broken and marriages are being restored. The Conquer Series is returning to FAC. This is a cinematic teaching series for anyone who wants to find freedom from the effects of unwanted sexual behavior and/or betrayal or anyone who wants to better understand the struggles that others may be going through. This course will show how shame and grace affect the healing process, give understanding about addiction and betrayal trauma, and get you started on the path to sexual healing. You will learn tools that help you make an enduring commitment to change and help you understand the strongholds of the enemy in your life.
Registration is free, but the companion workbooks are $30. If you have any questions, or want to learn more, reach out to Chenny Langness at cnlangness@gmail.com
Women 2 Women Bible Study
Date: Tuesdays, starting March 19
Time: 9:30–11:30am
Place: in room B106
Cost: $10 for workbook
Join our First Alliance Church Women on Tuesday mornings from 9:30–11:30am as we dive into a study about the parables of Jesus. “Jesus communicated deep spiritual truths through simple, vivid, and engaging stories. Woven from the stuff of everyday life, the parables of Jesus made the Kingdom of God understandable and accessible to his listeners. In six engaging, interactive small-group sessions, The Parables of Jesus will give you new insights into Jesus’ parables and their meanings—and will help you more fully appreciate their relevance for your own life.” - The Parables of Jesus by Matthew Williams
This study will run from March 19–April 23.
Erie Otters Night
Date: March 16
Time: 7pm
Place: Erie Insurance Arena
Cost: $14
facMEN is sponsoring a family night at an Otters hockey game on March 16! Invite the whole family...or better yet...if you have kids, give mom a night off! Bring your children with you for an evening of fun for all ages.
Tickets must be paid in advance at the table in the lobby. See Craig Post or Wes Palmer to purchase your tickets. Purchased tickets will be available on March 16 at the Erie Insurance Arena will call window.
Join the Facilities Team
FAC is looking for a person to join the Facilities/Maintenance team! Are you interested, or do you know someone who might be perfect for the role? Check it out! For more information and a complete job description, visit our Careers page: www.facerie.org/careers
Prayer for International Workers
Steve and Christy are international workers supported by FAC. They have served in several European countries but are currently on Home Assignment. Continue to pray for peace. Pray for healing for all who have been affected by the war.
You can learn more about them by picking up a copy of our “Prayer Guide for World Missions” near The Hub and you can partner with Steve and Christy in ministry by giving to the Great Commission Fund.
Sunday Footnotes:
A gentle reminder to our Sunday family: if the service has already started, please refrain from using the center aisle to enter or leave the worship center, especially during the sermon time. Our camera operator needs a clear view of the pulpit.
Do You Have a Prayer Request or Praise?
"Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere" (Ephesians 6:18, NLT).
The staff and elders at FAC would love to pray for you. Send your request or praise to Pastor Scott through the form below.
Finance Information
Father, as we lay before you our financial offering, we give you all that we are and everything that you have entrusted to us. Bless these gifts for the sake of your kingdom and glory.
General Fund
Last Week
Actual: $15,111
Budgeted: $21,236
Prior Year Comparison: $17,185
Year To Date*
Actual: $532,540
Budgeted: $613,183
Prior Year Comparison: $611,000