FAC Weekly | October 2
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
Missions Week 2026
This Sunday, our International Workers to Spain, Jim and LuAnn Eaton, will be sharing about their ministry in pastoring and mentoring, as well as training and equipping leaders in prayer ministry.
Report of the 2026 Nominating Committee
In anticipation of our upcoming Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 25, 2026, during both worship services at 9:30am and 11:00am, the Report of the 2026 Nominating Committee has been posted for official members to review.
This report contains the proposed ballot of nominees for the positions of church elders, church officers, and next year’s Nominating Committee. The report can be found on the bulletin board in the church lobby.
Ballots will be available for official members to pick up beginning Sunday, October 11.
Intro to FAC & Membership Classes
NEW START DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Date: Sundays, October 4–November 1
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.
Intro to FAC now begins Sunday, October 4. Sign up using the link below or contact Kim Palmer in the church office at kpalmer@facerie.org or 814-833-9862.
Encounter: Prayer & Worship Night
Date: Wednesday, October 7
Time: 7pm
Place: in the Worship Center
Encounter is a night set aside to slow down, seek the Lord, and pray together. These nights invite us to lift our eyes to Jesus, unite our hearts in prayer & worship, and encounter God together in a meaningful and expectant way. We gather to pray for one another, our church, our ministries, and our community while listening for God’s leading.
We believe that God shows up in powerful ways where He’s wanted—and we want God present and moving at FAC. Don’t miss this opportunity as we seek God in prayer & worship.
FAC Kids Praise & Prayer Nights
Date: Wednesday, October 7
Time: 7pm
Place: in the Worship Center
Once a month, we’re getting our praise on and putting our prayer into action! 🙌
On the first Wednesday of each month from 7–8pm, September through May, join us for FAC Kids Praise & Prayer Nights. These nights happen alongside our churchwide Encounter: Prayer and Worship Nights, so the whole church gets to worship and pray together!
Kids will start the evening worshiping with their families in the main sanctuary. Then, it’s time to split into small groups with our FAC Kids leaders and get hands-on! Through fun activity stations, kids will learn what it means to praise God and pray to Him in ways they can understand—and actually practice.
Come ready to sing, pray, learn, and have some fun! 🎉
All Church Missions Dinner
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 5:45–8:30pm
Place: in the Youth Center
Cost: $5 per person
Missions Week at FAC is Sunday, October 4 through Saturday, October 10, and this year we’ll be focusing on and celebrating God’s work in Spain through missions.
As part of Missions Week, join us for a special dinner with FAC missionaries Jim & LuAnn Eaton, who serve in Spain. Enjoy a themed dinner, fellowship, and an opportunity to hear more about what God is doing through their ministry.
Advance registration is required so we can plan accordingly. Sign up online or at the table in the church lobby. If you have questions, ask a volunteer at the Missions Table or contact Pastor Scott.
Ministry Van Request
It's hard to believe fall has arrived. Anticipating our beautiful Erie winter, we are looking for space for our newly acquired Ministry Van to rest on long, cold winter evenings. We are searching for a parking space to reduce the accumulation of ice and snow each night for safer operation the following day. To accommodate the van, the space must be at least 20 ft long and 8.5 ft wide, with 7 ft overhead clearance. It also requires a minimum overnight temperature of 32°F.
If you have a space that you would be willing to make available to this ministry, or if you know someone who might, we would love to talk. You can contact Michael Lawson at (814) 833-9862 x222. Thank you again, FAC family, for the many ways that you support our ministries to serve our community and share the gospel.
Prayer for International Workers Rob & Barbara Quiring
Rob and Barbara Quiring are international workers supported by FAC. They served for many years in Ecuador and are now located in Nebraska. In May, Barbara had a laminectomy with fusion to stabilize her spine in the L3, L4, and L5 area. She is still in the recovery stage and they covet your prayers.
You can learn more about the Quirings 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 Rob & Barb 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: $22,260
Budgeted: $26,925
Prior Year Comparison: $16,478
Year To Date
Actual: $85,393
Budgeted: $107,700
Prior Year Comparison: $79,273