facWEEKLY November 22
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
Glory & Dominion: The Church in Laodicea | Revelation 3:14–22
Join us this week as we conclude our series in Revelation, focused on the 7 letters to the 7 churches. We will see how, in a world filled with evil, evil intentions, and a growing resistance to Jesus Christ and the things of Christ’s kingdom, we can have assurances of Christ’s victory—His glory and dominion (Revelation 1:6). Yet, at the forefront of this epic prophecy, is a challenge to the churches of that day and in the ages to come. To those who have eyes to see and ears to hear, let us be alert to the Spirit of God in our hearts and in our churches.
Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week Volunteers Needed
First Alliance Church is a regional drop-off center for area churches’ shoeboxes. Now through Monday, November 25, packed shoeboxes will need to be packed in containers for shipment to one of eight national processing centers. If you are available to help during any of the remaining timeslots, please email Debbie Sulecki at dlsulecki@gmail.com.
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.
It's not too late to register. Simply click on the button below. For more information, contact Greg or Lynda Paulding, (814-823-7396 or 814-873-5002).
2024 Advent Devotional
As the Christmas season quickly approaches, we’re excited to share this new Advent devotional with you! Written by members of The Alliance Writers Collective, this year’s guide focuses on the theme Joy for All People.
“I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10b–11.
The devotional covers the four traditional Advent themes, as well as a special devotional for Christmas Eve.
Week 1: The Candle of Hope
Week 2: The Candle of Peace
Week 3: The Candle of Joy
Week 4: The Candle of Love
Christmas Eve: The Candle of Christ
You can find the Advent Devotional at this link: https://www.facerie.org/s/Advent-Devotional.pdf
Paper copies will be available at The Hub beginning Sunday, November 24.
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. Thank you for your prayers and support for us in the English conversation ministry, in preparation for leading our Bible Study Fellowship groups, for our wisdom with our family issues, and for faithfulness in sharing God’s good news with others. Following the Spirit’s leading in opportunities to share Jesus
with neighbors and others in our daily lives is our desire.
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.
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: $13,617
Budgeted: $20,977
Prior Year Comparison: $15,617
Year To Date
Actual: $237,273
Budgeted: $251,724
Prior Year Comparison: $230,289