facWEEKLY June 14
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
AO1 | Romans 12:1-2
What if we took all the agendas that we have in our lives: personal, family, work, etc., and placed them under the Agenda of One? What if there was a greater agenda that would influence and impact us, and lead us to find: fulfillment in life, peace, settledness, kindness, hope, the-best-for-us, wholeness, completeness, love, unity, patience, and more?
Join us as we consider the Agenda of One.
facPRESCHOOL Director Position Opening
First Alliance Church is seeking to hire a director of its preschool for the academic year 2024-25. This position is responsible for the general management and oversight of the facPRESCHOOL ministry operations.
This is a salaried seasonal ministry position that reports to the Executive Director. Some teaching responsibilities are also required in the position. Candidates for the position must be a dedicated Christ follower with an understanding of the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit. Candidates must also demonstrate a growing relationship with Jesus through spiritual disciplines such as prayer, fasting, the study of God’s Word, etc. The candidate must have a deep sense of calling and passion for working with children and families and exhibit servant leadership with the ability to design, develop, implement, and lead a ministry, including volunteers and part-time staff. The successful candidate must possess a passion for educating preschool children to prepare them for primary education and to see them know and follow Jesus. The candidate must understand and embrace FAC’s vision and values and the statement of faith of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. An associate degree in child education or related experience is preferred.
Please submit a resume and cover letter expressing your interest to our Executive Director, at: michael.lawson@facerie.org.
Join us for a Deep Dive into Sunday Sermons
Date: Wednesdays, beginning June 19
Time: 1–2:15pm
Place: in room E215
Have you ever left church on a Sunday morning and thought to yourself, "What a great message! I'd love to dive in deeper with other believers and get their thoughts." Well, now you can! A group devoted to "Living Out the Challenge: A Deep Dive into Sunday Sermons" will meet on Wednesday afternoons at the church beginning June 19 to take a deeper dive into the previous Sunday's sermon. All are welcome!
Stop by the table in the lobby to sign up or to talk to Laura Cotton to get your questions answered.
facMEN's Bible Study
Date: Alternating Saturdays beginning June 22
Time: 9-10:30am
Place: in room E215
“Culture Shock - A Biblical Response to Today's Most Divisive Issues” How do you respond to today's divisive issues? Through research, reason, and biblical truth, we will speak the truth in love, openly and respectfully, about today’s challenging topics such as abortion, homosexuality, politics, the environment, and more.
Registration is not required, and there is no cost to attend. Contact Wes Palmer @ wbpalmer8@gmail.com for more information.
Congratulations, Rev. Mark Harris!
Former FAC lead pastor, Rev. Mark Harris, was recently elected District Superintendent of the Western Great Lakes District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. We have extended our congratulations to Mark and Teresa, and we invite you to do the same. Please keep them in prayer as they serve pastors, families, and churches in the WGL District.
Nomination Forms
Attention all official members of FAC: Beginning June 23, nomination forms for this year's annual nomination of elders and church officers will be available at The Hub on Sunday mornings or in the church office during the week. Completed nomination forms must be received no later than July 21, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Kim Palmer at kpalmer@facerie.org or 814-833-9862.
Erie SeaWolves Game
Date: Friday, June 28
Time: 6:35pm
Place: UPMC Park
Cost: $10 per person
The facMEN's ministry is hosting family night at an Erie SeaWolves game! Join us for a fun evening on June 28 as the SeaWolves take on the Harrisburg Senators, followed by a fireworks display. Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased at the table in the lobby on Sunday mornings through June 23.
TICKETS MUST BE PAID FOR AT TIME OF SIGN-UP VIA CASH OR CHECK (checks made payable to Craig Post).
If you have any questions, see Craig on Sunday morning or email him at craigcraigeggs1@gmail.com
4th of July Fireworks
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 9:45pm
Place: in the church parking lot
Come and celebrate Independence Day with us! We will be hosting a spectacular fireworks display on July 4, beginning at 9:45pm. Be sure to come early to claim your parking spot. Bring your blanket, a lawn chair, and most importantly, bring your friends! Rain date is July 5.
FAC Family Picnic
Date: Saturday, August 3
Time: 4:00–7:00pm
Place: in the church parking lot
SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the FAC Family Picnic on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 4–7pm rain or shine, for Food, Fellowship, Fun & Outdoor Games in our church parking lot. There is no cost to attend, and this will be a great opportunity to meet and re-connect with the members of our church family as we enjoy summertime in Erie. So, for our members and regular attenders - whether you've been a part of our family for many years or are new to our crew - we hope to see you there! We'll have a picnic dinner and fun for all.
Registration coming soon.
Prayer for International Workers
David and Brenda Aderholdt are international workers supported by FAC. They serve the Macedonian community. Pray for the repair, renovation and completion of the construction of the Prilep Evangelical Church building. It is one of the larger churches in the Evangelical Church denomination, who we partner with.
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 David and Brenda in ministry by giving to the FAC Missions 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: $25,149
Budgeted: $26,551
Prior Year Comparison: $20,113
Year To Date*
Actual: $857,788
Budgeted: $1,009,027
Prior Year Comparison: $919,533