facWEEKLY November 15
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
Desperation is often seen as something to avoid—a state of deep despair that can lead to rash or extreme actions. It's a feeling we instinctively try to escape because no one wants to be desperate. But for those who follow Christ, there’s a surprising truth: it’s in moments of desperation that God often reveals Himself most clearly.
This week, we ask a simple but profound question: Are you desperate for God?
Join us this Sunday as we dive into Mark 5:24-34 and discover how Jesus meets us in our deepest needs and fulfills our deepest longings.
Operation Christmas Child
This Sunday, November 17th, is the last day to return shoeboxes. Please bring them to the Operation Christmas Child table in the lobby. If you prefer to shop online, you can go to https://sampur.se/48hahje to build a box online. Build a Shoebox Online will be available until December 26, 2024. A $10 donation is requested for each box to help defray international processing and shipping expenses. If you want to follow your box, the $10 fee can be made via a donation online here: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/ways-to-give/. Checks should be payable to “Samaritan’s Purse.”
Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week Volunteers Needed
First Alliance Church is a regional drop-off center for area churches’ shoeboxes. Beginning Monday, November 18–Monday, November 24, packed shoeboxes will need to be packed in containers for shipment to one of eight national processing centers. Please see Debbie Sulecki at the OCC table in the lobby if you can volunteer at one of the times listed below.
Monday, November 18: 4:30–6:30pm
Tuesday, November 19: 11am–1pm
Wednesday, November 20: 4:30–6:30pm
Thursday, November 21: 4:30–6:30pm
Friday, November 22: 11am–1pm
Saturday, November 23: 11am–3pm
Sunday, November 24: 12–4pm
Monday, November 25: 9am–12pm
GriefShare – Surviving the Holidays Seminar
Date: Saturday, November 23
Time: 1–3:30pm
Place: Room B-106
Cost: $7.00 (Includes survival guide)
When you are grieving a loved one’s death, the holiday season can be especially painful. Our Surviving the Holidays seminar helps participants discover: How to deal with emotions, what to do about traditions, helpful tips for surviving social events, and how to find hope for the future.
Sign up at the table in the lobby or click on the button below to register. The deadline to register is Saturday, November 23. For more information, contact Greg or Lynda Paulding, (814-823-7396 or 814-873-5002).
Collecting Hearing Aids for the Dominican Republic
We have been collecting eyeglasses for many years to take to the Dominican Republic as part of our ministry with Meeting God in Missions. We are now asking for hearing aids, in any condition, to be donated as well.
Both of these items can be placed in collection boxes found at The Hub, throughout the year.
Prayer for International Workers
Remember Nhu is a ministry committed to ending child sex slavery through prevention, which is the most effective way to keep children safe and end this evil practice. Individuals and families at FAC sponsor girls and boys in Kenya, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and Tanzania.
You can join us in becoming a difference maker by contacting Cindy Shuffield at cshuffield@facerie.org. You can learn more about Remember Nhu by picking up a copy of our “Prayer Guide for World Missions” near The Hub.
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: $22,394
Budgeted: $20,977
Prior Year Comparison: $21,020
Year To Date
Actual: $223,656
Budgeted: $230,747
Prior Year Comparison: $214,672