facWEEKLY March 27
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
A View to the Cross | Part 3: Welcome the King | Luke 19:28–44
When we offer our worship, do we expect Jesus to return the favor and make us healthy, happy, and prosperous? Or do we worship Him simply because He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, who alone is worthy of our praise?
Don’t forget to invite family and friends to join us on Easter. Remember: one service @ 10:30am, Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Date: Sunday, April 5
Time: 10:30am
Place: in the Worship Center
Join us on Easter Sunday as we celebrate the hope, joy, and new life found in the resurrection of Jesus! Invite your friends and family as we come together for ONE combined service at 10:30am. Everyone is welcome. Come celebrate the risen Savior with us!
Please note: No children's or adult classes will meet, including nursery/childcare, allowing everyone to attend and enjoy the service together.
Good Friday Service
Date: Friday, April 3
Time: 7:00pm
Place: in the Worship Center
Join us on Good Friday as we gather to remember the sacrifice and love of Jesus Christ. This meaningful service will be a time of reflection, worship, prayer, Scripture and Communion as we honor the significance of the cross and prepare our hearts for Easter. Invite your family and friends to join you.
Please Note: Childcare will not be available for this service; however, children are welcome and encouraged to join us. Additionally, the balcony will be closed for the evening.
Church Office Closed
In observance of Good Friday, the church office will be closed on April 3. Be sure to join us for our Good Friday service at 7pm.
facYOUTH Spring Retreat - REFINED
Date: Saturday, April 25–Sunday, April 26
Place: Beulah Beach, 6101 W. Lake Rd. Vermilion, OH 44089
Cost: $85
REFINED is our annual retreat for students in grades 6–12, where we pause for a weekend to reflect on God’s grace and mercy in our lives. Whether you have been walking with Jesus since you were young or just recently gave your life to the LORD, we invite you to join us at Beulah Beach, OH, for a weekend away. If you have a desire to go deeper in your walk with Jesus, this retreat is for you!
Contact Pastor Chen (cvue@facerie.org) for more information.
VBS 2026 Volunteers!
Volunteer for The Great Jungle Journey VBS and help create an unforgettable adventure for kids! Your time and talents will make a lasting impact as we share the love and truth of Jesus. We also need many hands—before and during VBS—to prepare decorations and bring this exciting week to life.
VBS will run Monday, June 22–Friday, June 26, from 6–8:30pm each evening at FAC.
Register to volunteer at the facKIDS table in the lobby or by clicking the button below. Questions? Contact Meghan Lawson at mlawson@facerie.org or Abbie Ream at aream@facerie.org.
Food Pantry
Are you or someone you know in need of food? Did you know that FAC has a Food Pantry that serves families in our church and in our community experiencing financial hardships? Our Food Pantry is open once per week on alternating Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. To learn if you qualify or to get a copy of our schedule, please speak with Ron Bauerle or Terry Kalgren at the table in the lobby or call the church office.
You can help by donating non-perishable food items in the collection bins located throughout the church office (814) 833-9862 . Stop by the table in the lobby to see examples of items to donate.
Thank You for Helping our Community
Thank you to everyone who gave to the HOPE ESL Ministry food drive! Because of your generosity, we were able to help and pray with 50 families and pass out over 700 lbs of food. So many students shared their appreciation. Not only were they grateful for the gift of food, but also for the offer to help and support them on their new American journey. As one so aptly said, "Thank you for walking with me."
May God bless the seeds being sown into the lives of our international community.
Prayer for Social Justice partner, Remember Nhu
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” at the Missions Table near the entrance of the Worship Center.
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: $19,615
Budgeted: $22,881
Prior Year Comparison: $26,095
Year To Date
Actual: $674,785
Budgeted: $663,543
Prior Year Comparison: $665,175