facWEEKLY April 18
We hope you've had a good week, FAC Family! Here are just some of the great things happening in the coming weeks.
Check out "What's Happening" for a full list of events taking place this quarter.
Worship This Easter Sunday
ONE SERVICE @ 10:15AM
Jesus Christ is alive. Because He lives, hope lives. Because He lives, joy lives. Because He lives, peace lives. Because He lives, forgiveness lives. Because He lives, purpose lives. Because He lives, freedom lives. Because He lives, love lives. Because He lives, we can live. (Shane Pruitt)
Join us this Easter Sunday as we celebrate together that Christ the Lord is Risen Today, and with that, all things are possible, only believe.
Come experience the hope of Easter with us! Invite your friends and family as we come together for ONE combined service at 10:15am. No other classes or ministries will be taking place, including children’s ministry and childcare, allowing everyone to attend and enjoy the service together. We look forward to seeing you there!
Good Friday Service
Date: Friday, April 18
Time: 7:00pm
Place: in the Worship Center
Matthew 27 hauntingly explains the results of sin and why we are in such dire need of a Savior. The story of Jesus going to the cross is personal for each of us because He went to the cross for each of us. Each one is guilty. None of us are exempt. How great is His love for us.
Join us for our Good Friday service as Rev. Steve Volstad shares a message, "Consequences of Sin."
Please note that childcare will not be available; children are welcome and encouraged to join us. Additionally, the balcony will be closed for the evening.
Sr's Everybody's Birthday Party! For those 55 and better.
Date: Friday, April 25
Time: 6:30–8:30pm
Place: in the Youth Center
Cost: $5
This event is always a hit! Join us for fun, games, cake & ice cream, and great fellowship!
No matter when your birthday is, no matter how long ago you stopped celebrating birthdays, you won't want to miss this event. It promises to be an evening of fun!
Sign up at the table in the lobby or by clicking the button below.
VBS 2025 Volunteer Recruitment
VBS is back this summer, and we need YOU! If you're passionate about Jesus and the next generation, consider volunteering to help with leading kids, snacks, games, and more. Join us in making this summer unforgettable for these kids! Reach out to Meghan Lawson for details. Let’s help make a new generation of disciples together!
VBS will run Monday, July 21–Friday, July 25 from 5:30–8:30pm each evening at FAC
Register to volunteer at the table in the lobby or by clicking the button below.
Spring Promises Luncheon
Date: Saturday, May 3
Time: 12–2:15pm
Place: in the Gym and Worship Center
Cost: $5
Calling all women and girls–You're invited to our facWOMEN’s Spring Promises Luncheon (formerly the Mother & Daughter Luncheon). Come for a delicious lunch to celebrate all our mothers ahead of Mother's Day, rejoice in God's promises as displayed through the spring season, and join us as we learn about MOTHERS IN THE BIBLE from guest speaker Jodie Krumpe, Director of Women's Ministries at the Erie City Mission. We will also have as special musical guests, the women's a cappella group, The Flagship City Chorus! Women and girls of all ages are invited. Come and bring a friend for fun, fellowship, music, and a powerful message!
Tickets are $5.00 each if purchased at our table in the church lobby or $6.00 each if purchased online through the FAC website (includes online processing fee). Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Everyone is encouraged to bring to the event one item to donate to the Erie City Mission Grace House from the following list: tampons, 13-gallon trash bags, Dawn dish soap, multi-purpose cleaner, and laundry pods. There will be a collection table at the event so you can get involved in outreach to this ministry.
Check out our table in the church lobby for more information.
REFINED 2025 | facYOUTH
Date: Saturday, May 3, 8am–Sunday May 4, 6:30pm
Place: Beulah Beach, 6101 W. Lake Rd. Vermilion, OH 44089
REFINED is our annual retreat for students in grades 6-12, where we pause for a weekend to reflect on God’s grace and mercy in our lives. Whether you have been walking with Jesus since you were young or just recently gave your life to the LORD, we invite you to join us at Beulah Beach, OH for a weekend away. If you have a desire to go deeper with your walk with Jesus, this retreat is for you!
Register by clicking the button below. Deadline to register is April 30.
Believer's Baptism
Date: Sunday, May 25
Time: 9:30 & 11am
Place: in the Worship Center
If you've made the decision to follow Christ but have never been baptized, what's holding you back? At FAC, we celebrate these things together as a family, and we're planning a baptism service for Sunday, May 25, during both morning services. Baptism classes are a prerequisite for this, and these two classes will be held during the 1st and 2nd weeks of May.
If you're interested, you can register below, or contact Pastor Scott at sshuffield@facerie.org.
Offering Boxes
Thank you, FAC family, for your worship through giving. Last Sunday, Pastor Ben mentioned the new offering boxes that have been installed around the building. For your convenience, both the offering plates and the boxes will be available this Sunday, as we transition to using boxes only starting April 27. The boxes are located in the following areas: three throughout the main level, plus the existing one at The Hub; one near the children's check-in/youth center; two in the balcony hallways, and one in the office hallway.
We’re grateful for your support of FAC, and we are honoring that through these safe and secure boxes.
Prayer for International Workers
Steve & Christy Volstad
Steve and Christy Vosltad are international workers supported by Inca Link, based in the US, but serving missionaries in South America. Pray for Steve as he preaches at the Good Friday service tonight at FAC.
You can learn more about Steve and Christy by picking up a copy of our “Prayer Guide for World Missions” at the Missions table near the entrance of the Worship Center, and you can partner with Steve and Christy in ministry by giving to the FAC Missions.
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: $18,693
Budgeted: $23,477
Prior Year Comparison: $18,596
Year To Date
Actual: $749,000
Budgeted: $737,240
Prior Year Comparison: $691,532