facWEEKLY July 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 month.
Worship This Sunday
Summer Series
Jesus Encounters | Week 5: Under God | Mark 12:13–17
This week, America celebrates 250 years of independence. As we think about this milestone, we are reminded over and over again in Scripture of the importance and value of keeping leaders and rulers in prayer. And, in this Encounter with Jesus from Mark 12, we will see how Jesus invites us to take our kingdom citizenship with us into the kingdoms of this world.
Join us this Sunday as we continue to seek Jesus in this world we live in.
Summer Home Prayer Nights
We're excited to announce that we already have five families hosting Home Prayer Nights throughout the summer! To learn more about these opportunities and sign up to attend (or host your own!), click on the link below. Space is limited, so sign up today!
Popsicles in the Park
Dates & Times:
Tuesday, July 7 from 1–2:30pm
Monday, July 20 from 6:30–8pm
Wednesday, August 12 from 1–2:30pm
Place: Grandview Elementary Playground (4301 Lancaster Rd, Erie, PA 16506)
Hey FAC kids and families! This summer, plan to join us for some fun at the Grandview Elementary Playground to meet, play, and eat popsicles! We have three dates planned throughout the summer. This is a great opportunity for you to catch up with friends AND meet new ones! Parents, we will make sure we have enough popsicles for you too! See you at the playground!
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party
Dates: July 8–11 & 13–15
Times: 9am–12pm, 1–4pm, 6–9pm
Place: in the FAC gym
Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is once again hosting a Shoebox Packing Party right here at FAC this summer, and they are looking for volunteers. If you're not familiar with this program, Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are honored to partner with them each year!
Bring your own snacks and water.
If you are interested in helping, you can sign up using the link below. For questions, call Kathy at 814-823-2574.
Facilities Team Employment Opportunity
First Alliance Church of Erie, PA (FAC) is looking for a person to join the Facilities/Maintenance team, working full-time up to 40 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends. Responsibilities include general cleaning of the facility, setup and teardown of rooms, lawn maintenance, snow removal, minor non-technical facility and equipment repairs, occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., and other duties as directed by the Facilities Manager. Applicants must exhibit a lifestyle and values that support and do not oppose the Vision, Mission, and Statements of Faith of FAC and the Christian & Missionary Alliance. The successful applicant will also be required to provide background clearances. This is a full-time position with fringe benefits and paid leave.
To apply or for more detail about the position, please email Michael Lawson at michael.lawson@facerie.org.
Interested qualified candidates must complete and sign an application, which can be accompanied by a current resumé. Applications can be picked up at the FAC Office.
Nominations for FAC Elected Offices
Each year official FAC members nominate people to serve in our elected offices: Board of Elders, Corporate Officers: secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer, missionary treasurer, and the Nominating Committee (for the following year). Nomination forms can be picked up at The Hub, with a return deadline of Sunday, July 19, 2026. Please be sure you have the person’s consent before nominating them. Thank you for your prayerful participation.
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 Bob & Cheryl Fugate, Mexico
Bob and Cheryl are international workers supported by FAC, serving in Guadalajara, Mexico. Pray once again for Bob’s health, as he has been dealing with a severe infection. Praise the Lord for good medical care!
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: $19,788
Budgeted: $22,880
Prior Year Comparison: $17,326
Year To Date
Actual: $979,379
Budgeted: $983,873
Prior Year Comparison: $953,812