facWEEKLY February 20
We hope you've had a good week, FAC Family! Here are just some of the great things happening in the coming weeks.
Check out "What's Happening" for a full list of events taking place this quarter.
Worship This Sunday
Vision Sunday | 2 Timothy 2:1–2, 14–16, 22–26
Join us this Sunday as we take a look at the Vision that God has been impressing upon our leadership as we consider how FAC can move faithfully forward into the future.
30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World
You're invited to join us in praying for Muslims around the world by picking up this 30-day prayer booklet at The Hub. We want to be lifting them up during the month of Ramadan, an Islamic holiday where Muslims fast and pray in hopes of drawing closer to God. Each day is a story of a different people group in need of Jesus, with prayer points to help guide you.
Any questions, please contact Amy McCullough at amccullough@facerie.org.
Missions Dinner
Date: Saturday, February 28
Time: 6–8:30pm
Place: in the Youth Center
Cost: $5 per person
FAC is going to be focusing on and celebrating God's work in Japan through missions on Saturday, February 28 through Wednesday, March 4. *And on Saturday, February 28 at 6pm, we will have a teriyaki chicken dinner with FAC missionaries David & Evangeline Kindervater.
You need to sign up in advance so we can plan accordingly. Sign up at the table in the lobby or by clicking the button below. Deadline to sign up is Tuesday, February 24. The cost is $5 per person.
Pure Desire: Seven Pillars of Freedom
Date: Wednesdays, March 4–December 16
Time: 7–9pm
Place: in Room A403
Cost: $80 (includes Seven Pillars Workbook, Journal, and the Pure Desire book)
Pure Desire Ministries is starting another group! If you missed joining the Seven Pillars of Freedom group in August, don't worry—a new group will begin meeting in March and will run through December. Don't miss this opportunity to join a trusted community.
Many men who struggle with sexual brokenness try to do it alone. They believe the lie that sexual brokenness is about sex; when really, it’s about medicating the pain in their lives. Despite their losses—marriage, ministry, relationships, and more—they continue to return to unwanted sexual behaviors. But the truth is, we cannot fix a problem if we don’t know what’s causing it.
Through the Seven Pillars of Freedom, you’ll start to understand your whole story and identify what contributes to your sexual brokenness. You will begin your recovery from unwanted sexual behavior with a trusted group of men on the same journey. Working with guided lessons and a trusted community, you will develop the tools necessary to break free, heal your relationship, and take back your life.
Registration is $80 and includes the Seven Pillars Workbook, Journal, and the Pure Desire book. If you have any questions or want to learn more, reach out to Chenny Langness at cnlangness@gmail.com. Registration closes March 1st.
facWOMEN’s Thursday Evening Bible Study
Date: Thursdays, March 5–April 2
Time: 6–8pm
Place: in Room B106
Cost: $15 for book
You’re invited! Beginning Thursday, March 5th, join us for a women’s Bible study from 6–8pm in Room B106 (the Music Room).
We’ll be walking through Help Is Here by Max Lucado, a study that reminds us we don’t have to navigate life alone. Whether you’re feeling strong, tired, hopeful, or unsure, this is a space to grow, connect, and support one another as we walk through life together.
The cost is $15 for the book.
Sign up in the lobby or by clicking the button below.
All women are welcome—come as you are and consider inviting a friend!
facYOUTH Lock-In 2026
Dates: Friday, March 6–Saturday, March 7
Time: 8pm–7am
Place: in the Youth Center
Cost: $25
It’s that time of year again—facYOUTH’s Annual Lock-In is just around the corner!
If you’re in 6th–12th grade, don’t miss one of the most epic nights of the year! We’re talking non-stop fun, unforgettable games, crazy activities, and tons of chances to hang out and make amazing memories with friends.
The cost is just $25, and that covers everything for the night—food, games, activities, and all the fun you can handle.
Grab your friends, mark your calendars, and get ready for a night you won’t forget.
We can’t wait to see you there!
To register, click the button below.
Intro to FAC and Membership Classes
Date: Sundays, March 15–April 19 (excluding Easter Sunday, April 5)
Time: 11am–12pm
Place: in Room B106
Are you new or newer to First Alliance Church and want to learn more about us? Or maybe you've been attending for months or even years and have decided you'd like to become a member? Perhaps you're somewhere in between? It doesn't matter which category you fall under–this class is for you!
Intro to FAC is a five-week course on all things FAC. Learn about who we are, what we believe, how to get involved, and the importance of becoming a member of the local church. This is also a great opportunity to meet others and build relationships! (Completing the Intro to FAC course is a prerequisite to membership, but pursuing membership upon completion of the course is not mandatory.) There is no cost to attend.
The Spring 2026 session of Intro to FAC will be offered on Sundays, March 15–April 19 (excluding Easter Sunday, April 5) from 11am–12pm in B106. To register, sign up at the table in the lobby or by using the link below. Contact Kim Palmer in the church office at kpalmer@facerie.org or 814-833-9862 with any questions.
Prayer for International Workers Bob & Cheryl Fugate (Mexico)
Bob and Cheryl are international workers supported by FAC, serving in Guadalajara, Mexico. Pray that the Lord will strengthen Bob’s immune system so that he doesn’t get sick so easily.
You can learn more about Bob and Cheryl 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 Bob and Cheryl 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: $19,629
Budgeted: $22,881
Prior Year Comparison: $18,849
Year To Date
Actual: $561,271
Budgeted: $549,139
Prior Year Comparison: $549,075