facWEEKLY June 6
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 | | Ephesians 3:1-13
We’re continuing our sermon series Grace Upon Grace with a powerful message from Ephesians 3:1–13. Come hear how God’s grace calls us beyond comfort and into a greater purpose—and how even in our weakness, He gives us strength to follow.
Hope to see you there!
Great Commission Day
Date: Sunday, June 15
The world is full of empty and unplowed fields—places where seeds of the gospel have yet to be sown or where people have turned their hearts from Jesus. Yet God’s heart of compassion is for these forgotten, neglected fields. We go and send because God calls, because the fields are ready, because hearts everywhere need to encounter His compassion and love. Together, let’s join with our Lord of the harvest and send forth laborers into His fields.
FAC will be celebrating Great Commission Day on Sunday, June 15th.
You can make your check out to First Alliance Church, designate your gift “Great Commission Day Offering 2025” in the memo line, and put it in the church’s offering box. You may also give online and choose the drop-down box for Great Commission Fund.
Prayer & Worship Night Reminder
A friendly reminder: the monthly Prayer & Worship Nights are taking a scheduled break for the months of June, July and August. Enjoy your summer, and we look forward to gathering together again in the fall!
facWOMEN Summer Gatherings
Ladies’ Bible Study
Date: Thursdays, beginning June 12
Time: 1–2pm
Place: in room F201
Ladies’ Bible Study: a discussion based verse-by-verse study of Galatians will be meeting throughout the summer. You will get the questions in advance, so you can be prepared. There is no video or book to buy.
Any questions, call or email Elaine Ransil at ekransil@gmail.com or 814-450-7319.
Ladies’ Fun and Fellowship Picnic
Dates: Tuesdays, June 17, July 15, August 12 (weather permitting)
Time: Noon
Place: Zuck Park picnic shelter on Grandview (across from Bliley electric)
To give us an opportunity to stay connected during the summer, we will be meeting on Tuesdays, June 17, July 15 and August 12 at the Zuck Park picnic shelter. Bring your own lunch and any games you'd like to play.
For more information, call or email Elaine Ransil at ekransil@gmail.com or 814-450-7319.
Sr. Adults Movie & Pizza Night
Date: Friday, June 13
Time: 6–9pm
Place: in the Youth Center
Cost: $5 per person
Come for a fun evening of food, fellowship, and entertainment. Pizza and beverages will be served for dinner followed by a movie. And of course, there will be popcorn!
We will be watching Ordinary Angels. The movie is inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter.
Sign up at the Senior’s table in the lobby or by clicking the button below. Deadline to sign up is Tuesday, June 10.
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).
2025 Father's Day Men's Breakfast
Date: Saturday, June 14
Time: 9–10:30am
Place: in the Youth Center
Guys, it's time for good food and fellowship! The 2025 Father's Day Men's Breakfast will be held Saturday, June 14. Come on out and enjoy amazing food and fellowship with others from FAC and the community as we celebrate Father's Day one of the best ways we know how...with bacon!
Sign up at the table in the lobby or by clicking the button below to register. Registration is required and the deadline is June 8. Space is limited, so sign up today! There is no cost to attend, but donations will be accepted.
HOPE ESL Summer Info Meeting
Date: Monday, June 16
Time: 6:30pm
Place: in Room B106
Have you been curious about HOPE Ministry (Helping Others Practice English) and want to get involved but not sure if you can help? Well, if you love Jesus, love people and speak English, you can help! We need volunteers to help in our English classes one afternoon a week for 2 hours from July 1–mid August. You don't need to have teaching experience or speak another language to help. Outside of English, there's a need for childcare, transportation, sewing and more!
Come learn more at our information meeting. For more information contact Amy McCullough at amccullough@facerie.org
Prayer for International Workers Chris & Liz, N. Africa
Chris and Liz are international workers supported by FAC. They serve in N. Africa. They are on their way to the States for the summer. Pray for their travels: that they (especially the kids) get sleep on the flights, and their bags arrive intact.
Pray for Owen, their local brother employee, who will spend most of the summer without them. Pray that he would connect well with some of the believers there and that he could keep up with business tasks while Chris and Liz are gone. Pray that he could have fruitful conversations with Justice and Andrew, two Chay friends who are very open to the good news and are showing great signs.
Pray for wisdom as they continue to develop the business, find clients and make sales. Pray that they could find organic suppliers and plenty of bulk clients in the States this summer.
You can learn more about them by picking up a copy of our “Prayer Guide for World Missions” near The Hub and you can partner with Chris and Liz in ministry by giving to the FAC Missions 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: $24,024
Budgeted: $22,977
Prior Year Comparison: $18,379
Year To Date
Actual: $898,234
Budgeted: $901,077
Prior Year Comparison: $832,639