facWEEKLY January 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
Five Prayers | Introduction: Elevate Your Vision | Psalm 121
As Christians, we believe that prayer is central to the Christian life. Scripture says we should “pray without ceasing”. Join us as we start the new year off with a sermon series on prayer.
DivorceCare
Dates: Thursdays, beginning January 8 (13 weeks)
Time: 6:30–8:00pm
Place: in the Fireside room (E215)
Cost: $20.00 (Includes workbook)
Struggling with life because of separation or divorce? DivorceCare can help. It’s a support program specifically designed to help with healing and to regain hope for the future. During this 13-week, video-based support group program, you will find helpful counsel from respected experts, compassionate understanding, and learn practical tools for decision making. For registration and more information click the button below.
Men's Bible Study - Daniel
Dates: Saturdays, beginning January 10
Time: 9–10:30am
Place: in the Fireside room (E215)
To make a difference, you have to be different.
The book of Daniel is set in the heart of a hostile, pagan empire. Yet four Hebrew men found a way to honor God, and in doing so, participated in miraculous displays of God’s glory. This 8-session study can help men develop the godly courage, convictions, and habits found in Daniel. Perhaps God will use our faithfulness to demonstrate His glory in today’s Babylon.
There is no cost to attend and no need to sign up; just show up! Contact Wes Palmer (wbpalmer8@gmail.com) for more information.
Financial Peace University
Dates: Sundays, January 11–March 8
Time: 4–6pm
Place: in room B106
Cost: $99.99
Do you ever feel like you just can't get control of your money? You are not alone. You'd be surprised how many people are struggling with finances just like you. Our culture is designed to weigh you down with credit cards, car loans, and student loans. It can be overwhelming…but it DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY. All you need is a little bit of knowledge, a little bit of direction, and a whole lot of encouragement from people who are on the same journey toward financial freedom. Financial Peace University is the perfect place to find all of this!
Join the Financial Peace University class starting on Sunday, January 11 at 4:00 PM in room B106. Break free from financial pressures, get out of debt, and learn life changing money principles. To register, click the button below. Interested participants should contact Dan Barnett at dbarnett@facerie.org if cost is prohibitive.
Bible Reading Plans
Reading the Bible on a regular and consistent basis has several benefits. First, the Bible shows us God’s character and provides God’s revelation of Himself to His people. In each section of the Bible, we see God’s holy, unchanging, faithful, gracious, and loving character.
Second, in 2 Timothy 3:16–17, it says that the Bible is “profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” The next verse goes on to say that this leads to the completeness and equipping “for every good work.”
Third, regularly reading God’s word reorients our thinking so that we can grow in maturity. Have you ever met a mature Christian who did not regularly read the Bible? We want to help you, so we have provided two different plans: 1) Read through the whole Bible in three years and 2) Read through the New Testament in one year. Both plans give you the weekend off in case you miss a day.
Take the challenge! There are copies at The Hub, or you can click on the button below.
GriefShare - Loss of a Spouse Seminar
Dates: Wednesday, January 14
Time: 1–4pm
Place: In room B106
Cost: $10.00 (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.
Blood Drive
Date: Monday, January 19
Time: 9am–1pm
Place: in the FAC Gym
FAC is hosting a blood drive with the Community Blood Bank on Monday, January 19, from 9am–1pm in the gym. One donation can save 3 lives! Community Blood Bank is the sole supplier to our local hospitals. This means your donation can help a neighbor, friend, or loved one in need. Please consider taking a moment of your time to help those in need. All donors get a 60th anniversary sweatshirt! You can sign up by clicking the button below. If you need help signing up, stop by The Hub on Sunday. We hope to see you on the 19th!
Could you use help with your heating bill?
LIHEAP is a program to help lower-income individuals or families with their heating bills. You might be surprised to find out you qualify! For instance, a 1-person household can make almost $23,500 annually, and a family of 4 can have a household income of over $48,000! Click on the link for more details about applying and to see if you qualify.
Prayer for International Workers David & Evangeline Kindervater, Japan
David and Evangeline Kindervater are international workers supported by FAC, serving in Japan. Incredible opportunities to meet with a group of self-isolating young people continue to amaze David and Evangeline. Pray for God to work in these young lives and that He will work through the missions team to show God’s love and the hope they have in Christ.
You can learn more about David and Evangeline by picking up a copy of our “Prayer Guide for World Missions” at the Missions Table near the entrance of the Worship Center. You can partner with David and Evangeline in ministry by giving to the Great Commission 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: $23,715
Budgeted: $22,880
Prior Year Comparison: $28,907
Year To Date
Actual: $380,708
Budgeted: $388,973
Prior Year Comparison: $389,666