FAC Weekly | September 4
We hope you've had a good week, FAC Family!
Watch the video below for a quick look at some of the great things coming up at FAC!
What’s Happening
For a full list of events taking place this month, check out our “What's Happening” info sheet, which you can also find posted throughout our building.
Worship This Sunday
Summer Series
Jesus Encounters | Week 14: Jesus is the Light of the World | John 8:12–32
Sunday is the last of our 14-part series on “Jesus Encounters.” Join us as we close this series by seeing that Jesus is the Light of the World.
Intro to FAC & Membership Classes
Date: Sundays, September 20–October 18
Time: 11:00am–12:00pm
Place: in room B106
Are you new or newer to First Alliance Church and want to learn more about us? Or maybe you’ve been attending for a long time and have decided you’d like to become a member? It doesn’t matter which category you fall into—this class is for you!
Intro to FAC is a five-week course on all things FAC. Learn about who we are, what we believe, how to get involved, and the importance of becoming a member of the local church. This is a great opportunity to meet others in the church and build meaningful relationships!
The Intro to FAC course is the first step toward pursuing membership, but it does not obligate you to continue the process.
Sign up using the link below or contact Kim Palmer in the church office at kpalmer@facerie.org or 814-833-9862.
Move UP Sunday
Our FAC Kids are going places—and they’re MOVIN’ ON UP! 🚀
Sunday, September 13, is officially MOVE UP Sunday! All children in FAC Kids, from infants through fifth grade, will be moving up to their next grade-level classroom as we kick off a brand-new ministry year.
Not sure where to go? No worries! Our FAC Kids team greeters will be ready to help families find their new classrooms and get settled in.
We’re so excited for a new year of learning, growing, and seeing what God is going to do in FAC Kids! 🎉
Men's Bible Study: ALL IN—ALL THE TIME
Date: Saturdays, September 5–November 7
Time: 9–10:30am
Place: in room E215 (the Fireside Room)
Surrender. Deny Yourself. Follow Jesus.
We talk about being ALL IN—ALL THE TIME, but what does that really look like in the everyday life of a man following Jesus?
Join FAC Men for our next 8-week study as we dig into Jesus’ call to surrender, deny ourselves, and follow Him. Together, we’ll move beyond simply talking about these principles and learn what it looks like to actually live them out—in our faith, families, relationships, workplaces, and everyday decisions.
ALL IN isn’t just something we say. It’s how we want to live.
Registration is not required; just show up and join us! Contact Wes Palmer at wbpalmer8@gmail.com with any questions.
GriefShare – Grief Support Group
Date: Wednesdays, September 9–December 9
Time: 6–8:30pm
Place: in room B106
Cost: $25 (Includes workbook)
GriefShare is a place for those who are grieving to find support, encouragement, and hope as they navigate the grieving process. We know grief hurts, and you don’t have to walk through this difficult time alone. Together, we’ll walk side by side as you process your loss and take steps toward healing.
There is a fee collected at the first session to provide you with your own GriefShare workbook. This includes returning participants, as this group will be using an updated version of the workbook.
We look forward to meeting you and walking alongside you during this difficult time.
Register online using the link below.
Pure Desire: Compassionate Warrior
Date: Mondays, September 14–February 22
Time: 7–9pm
Place: in room F201
Cost: $60.00 (includes the Compassionate Warrior Workbook and Journal)
The Compassionate Warrior is a follow-up to the 7 Pillars of Freedom series, designed for men who have made significant progress on the road to freedom from sexual addiction. You may have completed the initial work but still find relapse sneaking up on you from time to time. You may be reaching years 4, 5, or 6 of sobriety and find that you are still fighting daily for survival. The Compassionate Warrior will take you deeper and help you find the areas of your life where the enemy has laid emotional explosives. This course will also help you identify the most profound areas of giftedness in your life so that you can be a warrior for others, not just yourself.
Registration is $60 and includes the Compassionate Workbook and Journal. If you have any questions or want to learn more, reach out to Chenny Langness at cnlangness@gmail.com.
Albion Fair Spaghetti Tent: Fundraising Event for Edinboro Camp
Date: September 15–19
Time: 9am–10pm daily
Place: The Albion Fairgrounds (144 North Main Street, P.O. Box 94, Albion, PA)
Edinboro Camp (edinborocamp.org) is a partner organization of FAC and part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Each year, they host a spaghetti tent at the Albion Fair as one of their annual fundraisers.
Take the night off from cooking and join us for a delicious dinner of spaghetti, salad, and bread! Donations are $12 for an adult plate and $9 for a kids’ plate. Breakfast items, hamburgers, and hot dogs will also be available throughout the fair.
The Spaghetti Tent will be open Tuesday, September 15, through Saturday, September 19. Come enjoy a meal and show your support for Edinboro Camp!
For more information, contact Pastor Scott, who was recently approved to serve on the Edinboro Camp Board of Directors!
FAC Kids Pre-K Playdate
Date: 3rd Thursday of each month, September–May
Time: 10am–12pm
Place: in the Nursery
Parents and caregivers of pre-K kids—let’s have some FUN together! Join us each 3rd Thursday of the month as we gather in the nursery for a time to play, connect with friends, and learn more about Jesus alongside your kids.
We’ll have time to play, do different activities, and enjoy time together as a family. It’s also a great place to invite a friend and meet other families in the FAC Kids community!
Hope to see you there!
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).
FAC Seniors Singspiration!
Date: Sunday, September 20
Time: 6:30–8:30pm
Place: in the Youth Center
Join FAC Seniors for a celebratory evening of hymns, gospel songs, and special music. Invite a friend to join you.
Consider bringing a non-perishable food donation for the FAC Food Pantry. Please check expiration dates before donating.
Prayer for International Workers Bob & Cheryl Fugate (Mexico)
Bob and Cheryl are international workers supported by FAC, serving in Guadalajara, Mexico. Pray for the start of our ministry to the married couples in our community that will start on September 4 and continue until the encounter on the weekend of October 16–18. There is a team of five couples in place that will be laying the foundation for this ministry in October, and they have already begun to work and prepare all the things needed to make this ministry a success.
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: $20,744
Budgeted: $22,880
Prior Year Comparison: $18,577
Year To Date
Actual: $1,191,513
Budgeted: $1,189,800
Prior Year Comparison: $1,130,248