facWEEKLY December 26
We hope you've had a good week, FAC Family! Here are just some of the great things happening in the coming weeks.
Worship This Sunday
Application: How to be Changed by God’s Word | James 1:22-25
If you really want to be changed by God's Word, you have to do more than listen to a sermon. Reading through the Bible in a year won't do it either. You may be surprised by this, but even doing an in-depth Bible study will not change you to be more Christ-like. So what is the answer? Application.
Holiday Office Hours
Please note the following holiday office hours:
Friday, 12/26: CLOSED
Monday, 12/29: CLOSED
Tuesday, 12/30: 10am-12pm
Wednesday, 12/31: 10am-12pm
Thursday, 1/1: CLOSED
Friday, 1/2: CLOSED
DivorceCare
Dates: Thursdays, beginning January 8 (13 weeks)
Time: 6:30–8:00pm
Place: In the Fireside room (E215)
Cost: $20.00 (Includes workbook)
Struggling with life because of separation or divorce? DivorceCare can help. It’s a support program specifically designed to help with healing and to regain hope for the future. During this 13-week, video-based support group program, you will find helpful counsel from respected experts, compassionate understanding, and learn practical tools for decision making. For registration and more information click the button below.
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: $99.99
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.
Bible Reading Plans
Reading the Bible on a regular and consistent basis has several benefits. First, the Bible shows us God’s character and provides God’s revelation of Himself to His people. In each section of the Bible, we see God’s holy, unchanging, faithful, gracious, and loving character.
Second, in 2 Timothy 3:16–17, it says that the Bible is “profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” The next verse goes on to say that this leads to the completeness and equipping “for every good work.”
Third, regularly reading God’s word reorients our thinking so that we can grow in maturity. Have you ever met a mature Christian who did not regularly read the Bible? We want to help you, so we have provided two different plans: 1) Read through the whole Bible in three years and 2) Read through the New Testament in one year. Both plans give you the weekend off in case you miss a day.
Take the challenge! There are copies at The Hub, or you can click on the button below.
GriefShare - Loss of a Spouse Seminar
Dates: Wednesday, January 14
Time: 1–4pm
Place: In room B106
Cost: $10.00 (Includes participant guide)
Grieving the death of your spouse? You have come to the right place...welcome to GriefShare's Loss of a Spouse seminar. Your life has changed forever. The daily emotions and challenges can seem too hard to bear. God has a plan for your journey of grief, and we have loving and caring people to help you during this time.
There's Still Time To Build A Shoebox
You can still help take the Good News of Jesus Christ to boys and girls living in places where there is little to no access to the Gospel. How? Build a Shoebox Online! FAC has left its Build A Box Online open until New Year's Eve. If you haven't but intended to give to this great commission initiative or wish to add to a previous gift, you can do so here.
Give HOPE to Erie Refugees This Christmas
ServErie is partnering with multiple organizations to raise money for Erie refugees. During Christmas at the Warner, two projects will be highlighted to assist HOPE ministry to purchase sewing machines and a driving simulator for our classes. If you wish to help financially, visit https://catw2025.square.site/, scroll down and choose the sewing machines or driving simulator projects. This giving opportunity ends December 31. For more information, contact Amy McCullough at amccullough@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 Bob & Cheryl Fugate (Mexico)
Bob and Cheryl are international workers supported by FAC, serving in Guadalajara, Mexico. Pray that the Christmas gatherings and services had an impact on lives for the sake of the Kingdom. 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, and 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: $28,126
Budgeted: $22,881
Prior Year Comparison: $46,045
Year To Date
Actual: $356,994
Budgeted: $366,093
Prior Year Comparison: $360,759