facWEEKLY June 21
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
Living the Good Life | The Sermon on the Mount — Week 1, Prelude:
Join us this week as we begin our new summer series. This summer, we will look at one of the most famous passages in the Bible and some of the most quoted verses in the church and in our society. The message that Jesus shares upends how we think we should live while giving us a new framework that, in the end, leads to us living the good life.
This week we begin with the prelude of the message, from Matthew 4:17–25.
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.
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.
Nomination Forms
Attention all official members of FAC: Beginning this Sunday, 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. Sunday is the last day to sign up.
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.
Adult Sunday School Class, "Journey with God"
Date: beginning July 7
Time: 9:30am
Place: in room B106
We are starting a new series on July 7, "In the Dust of the Rabbi" hosted by Ray Vander Laan. Learn to walk in the steps of Jesus and the apostles as we follow the story of the early church.
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
Dates: July 9–13 & 15–17
Times: 9am–12pm, 1–4pm, 6–9pm (July 13 is 9am–12pm only)
Place: in the FAC gym
Our FAC packing party supporting Operation Christmas Child is happening soon! The goal for this special event is 22,400 boxes, and you can help! Please consider volunteering a few hours at this community-wide event by packing shoeboxes for needy children globally. Bring a friend, a neighbor, or your whole family – all are welcome! No experience is necessary, and we supply everything. Sign up at: https://signup.com/go/VoTOuSC (Registration is appreciated but not necessary.) If you have questions, please contact Debbie Sulecki at 814-868-1114 or dlsulecki@gmail.com
FAC Family Picnic
Date: Saturday, August 3
Time: 4:00–7:00pm
Place: in the church parking lot
Join us for the FAC Family Picnic on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 4:00–7:00pm 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 ages.
Register below to sign up to attend or to help with the event. Registration in advance of the event is required so that we can plan for how many people will be attending.
Prayer for International Workers
Rob and Barbara Quiring are international workers supported by FAC. They served for many years in Ecuador and are now located in Nebraska. Finding a missionary or a volunteer with a vision for social media as an outreach tool would be a tremendous asset for their team. It is something no one has been able to add to their plate but it would be vital in building the online relationships with English learners around the world who need to connect with followers of Jesus who care about them enough to point them to Him.
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 Rob & Barb 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: $12,841
Budgeted: $20,435
Prior Year Comparison: $43,589
Year To Date*
Actual: $870,629
Budgeted: $1,029,462
Prior Year Comparison: $963,122