facWEEKLY March 28
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
Practices of the Way | Solitude | Psalm 46:10
Join us this Sunday as we continue our message series centered on Spiritual Disciplines. During this season of Lent, may our hearts, minds, and hands turn towards the disciplines that draw us closer to God, grow us deeper in our beliefs, and give us a richer faith to practice.
HOPE Ministry: Specialized Classes
Date: Sunday, March 30
Time: 12:30–2pm
Place: in room F203
HOPE Ministry provides English classes to refugees and immigrants in Erie, which allows us the opportunity to love our neighbors as Jesus would and meet their needs. We're starting some specialized classes to meet the needs of the students and are looking for volunteers to help assist in those classes. We plan to start a sewing class, a driving permit class, and a citizenship prep class. You only need to love Jesus, love people, and speak English to volunteer–no experts needed!
If you're interested in helping in any of these classes, join us for lunch on Sunday, March 30th, after services in room F203.
For more information contact Amy McCullough at amccullough@facerie.org
Women 2 Women Bible Study
Date: Tuesdays, beginning April 1
Time: 9:30–11:30am
Place: in room B106
Join our women’s group as we begin a 6-session video study, featuring popular theologian N.T. Wright, called “Jesus: The New Way”.
Jesus challenged the expectations of the Jews who were looking for a different sort of messiah. This study provides insight into the worldview of Jesus' day and the deeper significance of his words and actions.
No homework required. Register by clicking the button below or visiting the table in the lobby.
Prayer & Worship Night
Date: Wednesday, April 2
Time: 7pm
Place: in the Worship Center
Join us on Wednesday, April 2, at 7pm, in the worship center as we gather for a time of Prayer & Worship. Our hope is to see this and future gatherings be a time of people seeking God in prayer together, times of celebration, and times of intercession for each other. Let’s see what God will do at FAC as we seek Him first. May all our concerns be met in Jesus as we come to Him in prayer.
We kindly ask that you use the two main entrances of the building as our youth group also meets on Wednesday evenings. For the safety of our students, the office entrance will remain locked.
WPA Advancing Missions Conference
Date: Saturday, April 5
Time: 9am–3pm
Place: in the Youth Center
Cost: $15 (includes lunch)
We are hosting the Western PA District Advancing Missions event with fellow WPA leaders, mission mobilizers, and mission committee members. This event is designed to help you take your church's missions engagement to the next level and spread the gospel worldwide.
Get ready to be inspired by captivating stories from our International Workers, engage in meaningful discussions, and join in prayer sessions. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to grow and make a difference!
Register for the event by clicking the button below.
Under His Wings: "Leave It At His Feet"
Date: Thursday, April 17
Time: noon–2:30pm
Place: in room E215 (Fireside Room)
This is for all women who have had cancer or have it currently, those with chronic illness of any type, and caregivers. Cathi Mitchell will be sharing her testimony and how to overcome stress and anxiety.
Please bring your own lunch.
facWORSHIP Team Application
Interested in serving in the worship ministry? Fill out our facWORSHIP Team Application form and let us know a little more about yourself, why you would like to join the worship ministry, and what positions you are interested in serving in. You can find the link to the form along with additional details about our ministry at facerie.org/facworship or by visiting the table in the church lobby.
Prayer for International Worker Holly Woodworth
Holly Woodworth is working in Miami with the Christian & Missionary Alliance. She will be returning to Miami the day after Easter, 4/21. She had asked for the delay so that she could care for Caleb, her son, after eye surgery. She will use the additional time for preparation for her return.
You can partner with Holly in ministry by giving to the Great Commission Fund.
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: $19,538
Budgeted: $22,977
Prior Year Comparison: $19,055
Year To Date
Actual: $684,713
Budgeted: $667,307
Prior Year Comparison: $623,663