facWEEKLY April 25
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
GRACE UPON GRACE | Week 1: In Christ | Ephesians 1:1–3 (NIV)
What a great weekend we had last week, remembering the cross of Christ, and celebrating the resurrection of Christ that brings us new life. Now, what do we do with that new life?
Join us as we begin a new message series from the book of Ephesians, called GRACE UPON GRACE, as we discover what God’s encouragement for this early church can mean for us today.
Spring Promises Luncheon
Date: Saturday, May 3
Time: 12–2:15pm
Place: in the Gym and Worship Center
Cost: $5
Calling all women and girls–You're invited to our facWOMEN’s Spring Promises Luncheon (formerly the Mother & Daughter Luncheon). Come for a delicious lunch to celebrate all our mothers ahead of Mother's Day, rejoice in God's promises as displayed through the spring season, and join us as we learn about MOTHERS IN THE BIBLE from guest speaker Jodie Krumpe, Director of Women's Ministries at the Erie City Mission. We will also have as special musical guests, the women's a cappella group, The Flagship City Chorus! Women and girls of all ages are invited. Come and bring a friend for fun, fellowship, music, and a powerful message!
Tickets are $5.00 each if purchased at our table in the church lobby or $6.00 each if purchased online through the FAC website (includes online processing fee). Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Everyone is encouraged to bring to the event one item to donate to the Erie City Mission Grace House from the following list: tampons, 13-gallon trash bags, Dawn dish soap, multi-purpose cleaner, and laundry pods. There will be a collection table at the event so you can get involved in outreach to this ministry.
Check out our table in the church lobby for more information.
REFINED 2025 | facYOUTH
Date: Saturday, May 3, 8am–Sunday May 4, 6:30pm
Place: Beulah Beach, 6101 W. Lake Rd. Vermilion, OH 44089
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 with your walk with Jesus, this retreat is for you!
Register by clicking the button below. Deadline to register is April 30.
Believer's Baptism
Date: Sunday, May 25
Time: 9:30 & 11am
Place: in the Worship Center
If you've made the decision to follow Christ but have never been baptized, what's holding you back? At FAC, we celebrate these things together as a family, and we're planning a baptism service for Sunday, May 25, during both morning services. Baptism classes are a prerequisite for this, and these two classes will be held during the 1st and 2nd weeks of May.
If you're interested, you can register below, or contact Pastor Scott at sshuffield@facerie.org.
Prayer for International Workers, Bob & Cheryl Fugate, Mexico
Bob and Cheryl are international workers supported by FAC, serving in Guadalajara, Mexico. As Easter was just recently celebrated, pray for the many non-believers that attended church. It was a wonderful time to share the joy we have in our Savior. Pray for the five campuses of the Breath of life church in Mexico as each campus will follow-up with the many visitors who heard about the risen Jesus. The Mexican Catholic church sees Jesus as still being on the cross, defeated.
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 and 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: $19,485
Budgeted: $23,477
Prior Year Comparison: $18,874
Year To Date
Actual: $768,485
Budgeted: $760,716
Prior Year Comparison: $710,406