facWEEKLY December 1
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
Emmanuel: God of HOPE | Luke 1:5–25, 57–66
Welcome to Advent at FAC. This week we begin our Advent series, “Emmanuel.” We invite you to join us over the next four weeks as we slow down and thoughtfully remember the meaning of Christmas and recapture a sense of expectation in the arrival of Jesus Christ.
We begin this week with Emmanuel: God of Hope, as we take a look at Luke 1:5–25, 57–66. Each week we will be lighting the Advent candles in our worship services as a tangible expression of that expectation. This is a great time to invite friends or family to FAC.
Your family may enjoy this 28-day PDF devotional that will take you through the four traditional weekly themes of Advent—hope, peace, joy and love—to help you recenter your heart on Jesus, the reason for this season.
Special Announcement
We are pleased to announce that this Sunday, December 3, we will have Eli Navas leading us in worship. Since early October, Eli has been through several rounds of interviews for the position of Director of Worship and Production.
Be sure to join us this Sunday, December 3, to meet Eli and his family—and continue in prayer as we seek our next worship leader.
Mark Your Calendars!
It may only be the beginning of December, but we know at least some of you are getting your calendar and holiday plans in order already. We can help you out by giving you information for our Christmas Eve services right now.
We're planning a morning service at 9:30am, and our traditional candlelight Christmas Eve service at 4:00pm. There will be no childcare during either service, but we're putting together busy bags for the evening service, so your children will enjoy it as much as you do.
Seniors Bible Class
Date: Dec 3–Dec 17
Time: 11:00am
Place: Fireside Room (E215)
We are beginning a three-part Christmas series titled "The Other Guys @ Christmas." We will take an in-depth look at the wise men, the shepherds, and Simeon and Anna. Come join us as we dig into God's Word!
Christmas Cards for Sunday Suppers
Date: December 3–17
Place: FAC lobby
FAC volunteers are serving the Sunday Supper to Erie’s homeless and needy on Christmas Eve this year. We have an opportunity to share your love of God, faith in our Savior, Jesus, and the power of the Holy Spirit through written words of encouragement.
Find or purchase a Christmas card, share a favorite Scripture, add some words of encouragement and of the true reason for the season. Sign your FIRST NAME only. Place UNsealed in the designated basket near The Hub. We will be adding a Christmas Bible tract.
Write as many as you want! We need at least 100 cards.
facSENIORS Hallelujah! Christmas Event
Date: December 17
Time: 6:30–8:00pm
Place: Youth Room
Hallelujah is an expression of gratitude toward God. What better time of the year to express our gratitude toward God than when we are remembering the time God the Father sent his only begotten Son to be the source of our reconciliation with him!
Join us as we express our gratitude toward God this Christmas season. This evening will be full of music, singing, and other expressions of gratitude toward Almighty God! Please bring your favorite Christmas cookies to share.
Perspectives is returning soon!
Date: January 28–May 19
Time: 3–6pm
Place: B106
Perspectives is back after two years! Don't miss your opportunity to take this impactful class and discover God’s global purpose and how he is calling you to be a part of it.
This 15-week course is $275, but not only can you save $25 if you register by December 3, you'll also receive your books ($50 value) for free!
Visit the table in the lobby for more information and for help registering, or go to www.perspectives.org/find-a-class/ and search Erie to register today!
Prayer Request for International Workers
Bob and Cheryl are international workers supported by FAC. Pray for those who attended the youth camp (Dunamis) in November, that the Holy Spirit will remind them of what they heard from the speakers and that they will surrender their lives to the Lord.
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 Bob and Cheryl in ministry by giving to the Great Commission 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
Actual
Budgeted
Prior Year Comparison
Last Week
$16,587
$16,212
$6,894
Year To Date*
$246,876
$300,025
$303,961
*Fiscal year begins September 1st