facWEEKLY April 3
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 Easter Sunday
— ONE SERVICE @ 10:30am —
Easter Sunday: A View to the Cross | Part 5: MADE ALIVE! | Luke 24:1–12
In Jesus, God takes dead things and brings new life to them. What we believe is dead, is made alive through Jesus Christ. This Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior. Easter Sunday gives us the greatest news we could ever imagine—that death comes to life in Jesus.
Join us for one service at 10:30am. No other classes or ministries will be taking place, including children’s ministry and childcare, allowing everyone to attend and enjoy the service together. We look forward to seeing you there!
Good Friday Service
Date: Friday, April 3
Time: 7:00pm
Place: in the Worship Center
Good Friday: A View to the Cross | Part 4: What Have You Traded Jesus For? | Matthew 26:14–16, 47–56
On Good Friday, we wrestle with a hard question: What have we traded Jesus for? Looking at Judas in Matthew 26, we’re reminded how easily we choose lesser things over Christ, often without even realizing it. But this night doesn’t end in guilt—it leads us to the cross, where Jesus willingly gave Himself for sinners like us. The One we’ve been unfaithful to remains faithful still. As we come to the table, we’re invited to lay those things down—not as payment, but as surrender—and remember that Jesus has already paid it all.
Join us this 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.
Everybody's Birthday Party (for those 55 and better!)
Date: Friday, April 24
Time: 6:30–8:30pm
Place: in the FAC Youth Center
Cost: $5
This event is always a hit! Join us for fun, games, cake & ice cream, and great fellowship!
No matter when your birthday is, no matter how long ago you stopped celebrating birthdays, you won't want to miss this event. It promises to be an evening of fun!
Sign up at the table in the lobby or by clicking the button below.
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.
facWOMEN Spring Promises Luncheon
Date: Saturday, May 2
Time: 12:00–2:15pm
Place: in the FAC Gym and Worship Center
Cost: $8
Women and girls: you're invited to our facWOMEN Spring Promises Luncheon. Come for a delicious lunch to celebrate all our mothers ahead of Mother's Day, to rejoice in God's promises as displayed throughout the spring season, and to learn from our guest speaker about planting scripture in our hearts. We will also have special music and a female Christian comedian, Devon Haemer, who will be sharing joy and humor with us! Women and girls of all ages are invited. Come and bring a friend for laughs, fellowship, music, and a great message!
This year, we are supporting the Women's Care Center Baby Boutique. We invite you to bring a new baby item for donation at the event; items include baby books, baby hygiene items, safety items, baby clothes, toys, bath items, teethers & pacifiers, crib sheets, free & clear detergent, umbrella strollers, pack n' plays, baby slings/carriers, etc. You can also purchase an item online from their Amazon wish list and have it shipped directly to the Women's Care Center by clicking the “Donate” button below.
Tickets are only $7.00 each if purchased at our table in the church lobby, or $8.00 each if purchased online through the FAC website (includes online processing fee). Tickets must be purchased in advance.
For more information, check out our table in the church lobby or contact Valerie Kuntz at valerie.kuntz@gmail.com.
Benevolence Fund
FAC's Benevolence Ministry is designed to help the FAC family, primarily widows, single-parent families, the unemployed, and those with financial emergencies and unexpected expenses. This ministry is entirely funded through the generous giving of our church family.
If you would like to give, whether regularly or when the Lord leads, you can mark your giving envelopes or click on “Benevolence Fund” on the drop-down box through FAC's online giving.
If you are experiencing a need, you may contact Jim Kubaney (814-323-6825) or Pastor Scott Shuffield (sshuffield@facerie.org).
Prayer for International Workers Jim & LuAnn Eaton in Spain
Jim and LuAnn Eaton are international workers supported by FAC, serving in Alicante, Spain. We are asking for God’s favor and a swift, smooth renewal of our visas. We also pray for a deeper filling of His grace, power, and love as we continue the daily work set before us.
You can learn more about the Eatons 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 Jim and LuAnn in ministry by giving to the Great Commissions 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: $21,349
Budgeted: $22,880
Prior Year Comparison: $19,538
Year To Date
Actual: $696,135
Budgeted: $686,423
Prior Year Comparison: $684,713