facWEEKLY December 12
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
Heaven and Nature Sing | Advent Week 3: Song of Joy | Psalm 32
Our Advent series continues this Sunday, as Pastor Ben shares with us some of the elements necessary to compose a song of Joy in our lives.
Don’t forget to circle 4pm, December 24th for our annual Christmas Eve service.
Christmas Eve at FAC
Date: Wednesday, December 24
Time: 4pm
Place: in the Worship Center
Join us for our annual Christmas Eve candlelight service as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ!
No childcare will be available, but children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Advent Devotional from The Alliance
With the Christmas season right around the corner, we’re excited to share this Advent devotional with you! This year’s devotional from The Alliance focuses on the theme "All of Jesus". It covers the four traditional Advent themes, as well as a special devotional for Christmas Eve.
You can find the Advent Devotional by clicking the button below. A limited number of paper copies will be available at The Hub.
Annual Magi Offering
At our Christmas Eve service, we will carry on our Magi offering tradition. As in years past, we encourage the FAC family to generously give above their regular tithes and offerings to contribute to those in our congregation who are in need. All Magi gifts go to our Benevolence fund.
When giving, please designate on your check, giving envelope, or Pushpay donation as "Magi offering" to ensure the funds go to the right place. If you would like to give a Pushpay donation click on the button below. (You can give before Christmas Eve if that works best for you).
Men's Bible Study - Daniel
Dates: Saturdays, beginning January 10
Time: 9–10:30am
Place: in the Fireside room (E215)
To make a difference, you have to be different.
The book of Daniel is set in the heart of a hostile, pagan empire. Yet four Hebrew men found a way to honor God, and in doing so, participated in miraculous displays of God’s glory. This 8-session study can help men develop the godly courage, convictions, and habits found in Daniel. Perhaps God will use our faithfulness to demonstrate His glory in today’s Babylon.
There is no cost to attend and no need to sign up; just show up! Contact Wes Palmer (wbpalmer8@gmail.com) for more information.
Financial Peace University
Dates: Sundays, January 11–March 8
Time: 4–6pm
Place: in room B106
Cost: $79.99
Do you ever feel like you just can't get control of your money? You are not alone. You'd be surprised how many people are struggling with finances just like you. Our culture is designed to weigh you down with credit cards, car loans, and student loans. It can be overwhelming…but it DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY. All you need is a little bit of knowledge, a little bit of direction, and a whole lot of encouragement from people who are on the same journey toward financial freedom. Financial Peace University is the perfect place to find all of this!
Join the Financial Peace University class starting on Sunday, January 11 at 4:00 PM in room B106. Break free from financial pressures, get out of debt, and learn life changing money principles. To register, click the button below. Interested participants should contact Dan Barnett at dbarnett@facerie.org if cost is prohibitive.
facYOUTH Summer Experience 2026 - Lead THE Cause 2026
Hey First Alliance Church!
We are excited to announce that facYOUTH is heading BACK to Denver, Colorado for our Summer 2026 Experience at Lead THE Cause!
If you’re wondering what Lead THE Cause is all about—it’s an unforgettable week where students from across the country come together with one passion: seeing their friends and people come to know Jesus!
Throughout the week, students will be trained to share their faith, serve the greater Denver community, and even step out to share the Gospel with real people in the city. It’s a powerful mix of learning, serving, and living out the love of Christ in real time.
If you’re a student—or a parent of a student—who will have completed 8th–12th grade in 2026, this trip is for you!
Click the link below to register.
We recommend using a computer and setting aside 15–20 minutes for the application, as it’s a detailed form. A $200 deposit will be due at the end of registration.
Registration will be open until February 28, 2026.
If there are any questions, please contact Pastor Chen at cvue@facerie.org
2025 Year End Giving
Donations to FAC that you wish to have included on your 2025 Year-End Giving Statement must be received at FAC on or before Sunday, December 28, or if mailed, postmarked by Wednesday, December 31. Online credit card donations must be received by Wednesday, December 31. Electronic check donations must be initiated on or before Saturday, December 27. After these dates, charitable contributions will be credited to the calendar year 2026.
If you have any questions about year-end donations, please contact our Executive Director, Michael Lawson, at (814) 833-9862, Ext. 222, and leave a voice message, and he will return your call.
Prayer for International Workers Jim & LuAnn Eaton, Spain
Jim and LuAnn Eaton are international workers supported by FAC, serving in Alicante, Spain. Pray for guidance for their daughter, Maddie, who recently became engaged to Sergio. Please pray for wisdom and a deepening reliance on the Lord as they take their next steps together in a multicultural relationship.
You can learn more about the Eatons 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 Jim and LuAnn in ministry by giving to the Great Commissions 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: $33,119
Budgeted: $22,881
Prior Year Comparison: $15,315
Year To Date
Actual: $309,859
Budgeted: $320,331
Prior Year Comparison: $274,705