facWEEKLY August 2
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 Heart of Worship | Week 6 | Matthew 6:1–24 (NIV)
As we continue our summer series on the “Sermon on the Mount,” consider this. What would happen if the lights went out, the music stopped, and the pews were empty? Would we still worship with the same fervency, the same focus, and the same intent?
Join us this week as we look at Matthew 6:1-24 and share in our time of monthly communion.
Edinboro Family Camp
Dates: Saturday, August 3–Sunday, August 11
Place: 12940 Fry Road, Edinboro
Director Dan Borchert invites you to Edinboro Family Camp where you will have fellowship with family and friends as well as time to be more aware of the Holy Spirit’s leading in your life. We look forward to how your relationship with Jesus will grow through prayer, God’s word, missions, and fellowship! Visit https://edinborocamp.org/family-camp/ or stop by The Hub for a brochure to learn more about the daily schedule, speakers, and activities. We hope to see you there!
Erie Gives Day
On Tuesday, August 13th, please prayerfully consider how you might be led to contribute to our partners in ministry:
Edinboro Camp & Retreat Center https://www.eriegives.org/organizations/edinboro-family-camp-retreat-center
The Erie City Mission https://www.eriegives.org/organizations/erie-city-mission
WCTL https://www.eriegives.org/organizations/wctl
Women’s Care Center of Erie County, Inc. https://www.eriegives.org/organizations/women-s-care-center-of-erie-county-inc
For donations to go toward participation in the corporate donor gifts, your contribution must be made between 12am and 11:59pm on August 13. Thank you!
Singspiration! Greatest Hits! (part two)
Date: Sunday, August 18
Time: 6:30–8pm
Place: in the Youth Center
A celebratory song service featuring the singing of hymns and gospel songs. Come and invite a friend to join you. We will continue singing our way through the list of your all time favorites. We will have several guest musicians. Consider bringing a non-perishable food donation for our Food Pantry. (Please check expiration dates before donating).
Operation Christmas Child Update
Many hands did, indeed, make light work. A total of 22,344 shoeboxes were packed during the Operation Christmas Child Packing Party held at FAC earlier this month! That means 22,344 children will hear the Gospel message and experience the love of God through the shoebox contents. Continue to pray for the children who will receive them.
Many thanks to all who participated. We couldn't have done it without you!
GriefShare – Loss of a Spouse Seminar
Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 6–8:30pm
Place: in room B106
Cost: $7.00 (Includes participant guide)
Grieving the death of your spouse? You have come to the right place...welcome to GriefShare's Loss of a Spouse seminar. Your life has changed forever. The daily emotions and challenges can seem too hard to bear. God has a plan for your journey of grief, and we have loving and caring people to help you during this time.
Click on the button below to register. The deadline to register is Wednesday, August 21. For more information, contact Greg or Lynda Paulding, (814-823-7396 or 814-873-5002).
ESL Teacher Training
Dates & Times: Friday August 23 @ 6–9:30pm; Saturday, August 24 @ 8:45am–5:30pm
Place: in room B106
Cost: $60 | Alumni: $20 | Pastor or Missionary (current, retired or spouse)
Don’t miss our two-day ESL training with HOPE! If you have a heart for missions or serving others, this training covers everything you need to know to teach English to adult internationals. Interested and current volunteers will benefit from this ESL Teacher Training, which introduces practical English techniques applicable to all experience levels. You do not need to speak a foreign language or be a professional teacher to attend this training. To become a certified English as a Second Language volunteer, you only need to speak English, love Jesus, and love people!
Click on the button below to register. The deadline to register is Friday, August 16. For more information, contact Amy McCullough at amccullough@facerie.org
Fantasy Football
Date: Sunday,August 25
Time: 6–8pm
Place: in the Youth Center
Cost: $10
It's that time again! Time for some fantasy football! This league is open to men, women, young adults, and youth of all ages. Join us for a LIVE draft party, including food and drinks, on Sunday, August 25 from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Youth Center. A $10 entry fee (payable at the door) and a valid email address are required. Click on the button below to register. The deadline to register is Sunday, August 18. For more information, contact Wes Palmer at wbpalmer8@gmail.com
Prayer for International Workers
Holly Woodworth is working in Miami with the Christian & Missionary Alliance. She will be heading out to come home on August 7. Please keep her very old car in your prayers. She will be home until she is fully financially supported for the next year. She is hoping this can be done in a couple months.
You can partner with Holly 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: $19,833
Budgeted: $21,455
Prior Year Comparison: $13,997
Year To Date*
Actual: $998,234
Budgeted: $1,166,418
Prior Year Comparison: $1,066,334