facWEEKLY March 8
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
3rd Voices | Psalm 40:1-3 (NIV)
This week we continue our mini-series, 3rd Voices, as we welcome to FAC the new President and CEO of the Erie City Mission, Mr. Brian Johansson. Pastor Ben will be leading our teaching time with an interview of Brian, and we will learn what God is doing through the efforts of ECM. More importantly, we are trusting that God is speaking to us, through the wise counsel of many, and challenging us as a church and as individuals to consider again how to make an impact for the Kingdom of God in the community around us.
Together with Communion and looking at Psalm 40:1–3 we will be reminded of God's power in renewing and redeeming our lives.
Reminder:
Don't forget to 'Spring' forward! Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 10. Remember to set your clocks AHEAD one hour Saturday night.
30 Days of Prayer
Pick up your "30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World" booklet at The Hub and join us in lifting up a different country or Muslim people group each day during their religious month of Ramadan. From March 10–April 8, all of Islam will fast daily and give extra prayers in hopes of growing closer to Allah. Let us pray for the one true God and Creator to be revealed and for his kingdom to be expanded.
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
Cultural IQ
Date: Friday, March 15
Time: 7pm
Place: in room B106
Increase your Cultural IQ! Join us for our second event where we will be hearing from Pastor Mark Edwards, Pastor of Grandview Alliance Church and former IW to Taiwan. Learn about the pillars of Buddhism and how to bridge gospel conversations. Pastor Mark will also be sharing what he and his wife have been doing to connect with the local Chinese community.
No registration required. Come enjoy the conversation with cake and coffee.
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.
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 9:30–11:30 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.
facWOMEN Mother & Daughter Luncheon
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 12:00pm
Place: in the Gym and Worship Center
Cost: $5
SAVE THE DATE! Calling all FAC women and girls: you're invited to our facWOMEN’s Mother & Daughter Luncheon on Saturday, May 4th at 12:00pm at FAC. Come and join us for a delicious lunch to celebrate Mother's Day and we’ll learn about how God’s Word portrays THE LOVE OF A FRIEND from guest speaker Elizabeth Daigle, District Director of Alliance Women.
Come and bring a friend! Registration coming soon!
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
Bob and Cheryl are international workers supported by FAC. Pray for Bob and Cheryl as they speak in churches during their brief home assignment. Breath of Life Church is starting English as a Second Language classes (ESL). A couple with experience teaching ESL is coming and will teach out of the 5 church sites. Pray that they will reach people for Jesus through ESL.
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 Bob and Cheryl 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: $29,312
Budgeted: $32,498
Prior Year Comparison: $26,360
Year To Date*
Actual: $561,851
Budgeted: $645,681
Prior Year Comparison: $637,360