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Published by Fellowship Alliance Chapel, 2019-06-27 15:23:35

Connection | Fellowship Alliance Chapel

July 2019 Newsletter

Keywords: christian,christianity,religion,news,events

CONNECTION
FELLOWSHIP ALLIANCE CHAPEL | MEDFORD, NJ

JULY 2019

see what's going on this
summer at fac!

sidewalk prophets worship camp soccer camp

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camp fac THE FIVE HABITS OF god@work

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FAMILIES

marriage matters

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Contents | July 2019

4 10

"let jesus build his church through you" worship camp

Pastor Marty Berglund 11

5 soccer camp

news & notes 12

6 youth ministry

encouragement for the journey Grades 5 through 12

Laurie Berglund 14

7 camp fac

sidewalk prophets 15

8 leadership foundations

children's ministry

Babies through Grade 4

16 WORSHIP SERVICES

women's ministry Saturday: 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
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Nurseries and classes are provided
men's ministry during all worship services for
babies through Grade 4. Ask a
19 greeter for directions.

marriage matters: beautifully blended Interpretation for the hearing
impaired is available on Sunday
20 morning during the 11:00 service.

sage, day & evening snow buddies &
resources program
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children with special needs
god@work
Sunday mornings at 11:00 in
Carolyn DelMastro the Fellowship Center

23 friendship bible
class
missions
grade 9 through adults
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This class for individuals with
facts & figures special needs meets on Sunday
mornings in the Worship Center
26 during the 9:00 service.

directory NEW TO FAC?

Stop by the Guest Services area
after worship services for coffee
and to find out more about FAC.

PRAYER LINE

If you have prayer requests, call
609-953-7333, x308.

check out our social GET CONNECTED!
media sites
create a profile on the hub
/FACMedford
Fellowship Alliance Chapel Get e-mail updates from your groups, set up
fellowshipalliance automatic giving, or search the church directory.
Go to myfac.ccbchurch.com.

download our mobile app

Watch or listen to sermons, register for events,
or view the church calendar.
Available for Android and iPhone: myFAC Mobile

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LET JESUS BUILD HIS
CHURCH THROUGH YOU

Dear Church Family, who are called to help other people grow and
engage. But with what?
Our leadership has just come up with new, revised
Mission and Vision Statements. Throughout almost 3. Our third observation is that we are here for the
forty years in the life of this church, we’ve done this purpose of “growing people” in a “relationship with
several times. Each time, it is a bit confusing at first Jesus.” To develop this, we can see that it will take
but then results in a time of refreshing and new “love, service, and community.”
vitality.
4. This will lead us to the conclusion or ultimate goal
Our brand new Vision and Mission Statements are of each statement ― “relationally healthy lives” and
as follows: “community.” These last words are very exciting to
me because they give us a picture of people loving
Our Mission ― To guide people into a growing God and loving one another, which is what church in
relationship with Jesus developed through love, the world is supposed to be.
service, and community.
When our leadership was trying to develop these
Our Vision ― To see communities where people statements, they searched the Scriptures, looked
are engaged and equipped to lead Jesus-centered, at the statements of about 50 other churches, and
missionally engaged, and relationally healthy lives. prayed a lot. To me, what we came up with was
beautiful. But you and I know it’s just words on
Now these are just new words, but I encourage paper unless we each take them on personally and
you to let the meaning of those words sink into adopt them into our lives together. By doing that, I
your heart and mind. They are very motivating and believe we can become the church God is calling us
challenging, which is just what we need as a church. to be with all the power and authority Jesus wants
us to have. After all, it’s Jesus Himself who said, “I
Let me try and help you understand the big idea will build my church, and the gates of hell will not
of both of these statements by making four be able to stop it.” (Matthew 16:18)
observations:
Let Him build it through you.
1. These statements both start with “guiding
people” or “seeing communities.” They both start Love never fails,
with “people.” Oh, they go on to talk about Jesus-
centered lives, but both call us to focus on helping Senior Pastor Marty Berglund
people see the only eternal thing on this earth
besides God’s presence with us.

2. Both of these statements say what we want
people to do. We want people “to grow” and to be
“engaged.” We see ourselves as a group of people

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NEWS & NOTES

Groups Congratulations to Our Graduates!

Interested in Joining a miniChurch? Graduate: Ed Brokhoff
School: Pillar College, NJ
By joining a miniChurch, you can grow closer to Jesus Degree: Master of Arts in Counseling
and others. You can find groups that are accepting new
members by going online to myfac.org/findagroup. Graduate: Cassie Cotton
Next, send an e-mail to Pastor Dave Krilov at Parents: Craig & Nancy Cotton
[email protected] who can help you find the best School: Messiah College
miniChurch for you. Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Health and Physical
Education, magna cum laude
Interested in Leading a miniChurch? Plans: Elementary Physical Education Teacher,
Gettysburg, PA
Sometimes, we think leading a group is for the “super-
spiritual,” but it’s easier than you think! Go to Graduate: Lauren Hill
myfac.org/leaderapp to get started, or contact Pastor Parents: Kenneth & Deborah Hill
Dave Krilov, [email protected], if you have questions. School: Rowan College at Burlington County
Degree: A.S., Liberal Arts and Science
Care Center & Food Pantry Plans: Rowan University, majoring in Computer
Science and Mathematics
The Care Center and Food Pantry exist to help those in
need with short-term assistance and food. Contact the Graduate: Morgan Digney
Care Center for information about how to apply, Parents: Michael & Jennifer Digney
609-975-9741, or [email protected]. The Center School: Delran High School
and Pantry are open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Plans: University of the Sciences, Pharmaceutical &
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Healthcare Business

You can help by donating non-perishable items: Graduate: Adam Keir
peanut butter, jelly, pasta, tomato or spaghetti sauce, Parents: Don Keir & Melissa Roesly
canned fruit and vegetables, beans, tuna, soup, School: Shawnee High School
stuffing or mashed potatoes, rice, cereal, toilet tissue, Plans: University of the Sciences, Pharmacy
paper towels, and cleaning products. Collection bins
are located in the Atrium and in the Welcome Center. Your Help Is Needed!

snow den Family barbecue Children’s Vacation Bible School

July 20 | Noon to 4:00 p.m. Aug. 13 to 15 | 9:00 a.m. to Noon

All SNOW Den attendees and caregivers are invited If you can help with the Kidz Karnival for four-year-olds through those
to attend a barbecue at Camp FAC! A lifeguard will be
on duty for swimming. This is not a drop-off event. entering second grade, please contact Meg Preim, 609-953-7333,
Each attendee must bring a caregiver. The camp is
located at 110 Sycamore Avenue in Marlton.

Please RSVP to http://bit.ly/SNOWDenBBQ2019.
If you have questions, send an e-mail to
[email protected].

x101, or [email protected]. Meg has a place for you! 5

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In God’s economy, love and
obedience always go hand-in-hand.

FEONRCOTUHREAJGEMouErNneTy
Last month, I wrote about learning to view God’s commands in I feel like our culture might be a bit allergic to obedience. It is
a different light ― as an invitation to participate in His divine defined as submission to another’s authority ― and in a culture
nature. And I still believe that’s true, but there’s another side to where independence is so highly valued, the idea of obedience
that invitation coin ― and it’s obedience. Recently I was reading can seem very offensive and undesirable. But Jesus says that our
in the book of John and was reminded by Jesus’ words that obedience is directly tied to our love.
though His commands might be an invitation, He still expects us
to obey them. We all want to experience unconditional love ― from Jesus or
our spouse or our parents. But we need to give serious thought
He tells His disciples seven times in John 14 and 15 that our love to how obedience is intertwined with that. Jesus called for His
is directly connected to our obedience: disciples to walk in obedience to Him. God’s design is for women
to live in submission to their husbands, and Scripture teaches
14:15 ― If you love Me, you’ll do what I command. that children are to obey their parents. These are not harsh
14:21 ― Whoever has My commands and obeys them is the one demands from a heartless Father but, instead, the only path
who loves Me. available to us to live in the joy of His love. In God’s economy,
14:23 ― If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. love and obedience always go hand in hand.
14:24 ― He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching.
14:31 ― I love the Father and I do exactly what My Father has We believe that we’ll never find joy without fighting for our
commanded Me. independence. But what if instead, our
15:10 ― If you obey my commands, you will remain in My love. joy is dependent on our obedience?!
15:14 ― You are My friends if you do what I command.
― Laurie Berglund
That couldn’t be much clearer, right? Obedience is a big deal!
Jesus doesn’t think like we do. To Him, love and obedience are Laurie loves to receive comments!
eternally linked. That’s why the immeasurable gift of salvation Send her an e-mail at [email protected].
could be offered to us: because Jesus loved the Father enough to
do the unimaginable obedience of the Cross.

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SEPTEMBER 22 | 7:00 PM | $15
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT MYFAC.ORG/EVENTS

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CHILDREN’S PRESCHOOL
MINISTRIES
NURSERY THROUGH PRE-KINDERGARTEN
Babies through Grade 4
Memory Verse
nursery “And Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me,’” Mark 1:17a (ESV)

held during all worship services PRESCHOOL LESSONS
• Infants (newborns through 14 months) July 6/7 — Follow Jesus. Jesus chooses some followers. (Luke 5:17-26)
July 13/14 — Follow Jesus. Jesus chooses some followers. (Luke 5:1-11)
• Toddlers (15 through 24 months) July 20/21 — Trust Jesus. Jesus walks on water. (Matthew 14:22-33)
July 27/28 — Trust Jesus. Jesus walks on water. (Matthew 14:22-33)
preschool &
elementary ELEMENTARY

• KID BLAST CHURCH KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 4
Age 25 months through Grade 4
Held during all worship services Memory Verses
“Come and follow me,” Jesus said. “I will send you out to fish for people.”
• KID BLAST SUNDAY NIGHT CLUBS Mark 1:17 (NIrV)
Age 4 through Grade 4
6:00 p.m. at FAC ELEMENTARY LESSONS
In this series, kids will “Dive In” to the life of Peter and
snow buddies & learn what it means to follow Jesus!
resources
July 6/7 — Follow Jesus. Peter fishes for men. (Luke 5:1-11)
for children with special needs July 13/14 — Trust Jesus. Peter walks on water. (Matthew 14:22, 23)
Babies through Grade 8 July 20/21 — Know Jesus. Peter denies Jesus. (Luke 22:54-62)
July 27/28 — Share Jesus. Peter preaches. (Acts 2:1-41)
Held on Sunday mornings at 11:00
in the Fellowship Center in Rooms
B-7 and B-8.

contact

Children's Ministry Director
Justin Wright
[email protected]

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REGISTER ONLINE
myfac.org/VBS

AUGUST Age 4 to VBS KIDZ KARNIVAL

13-15 Grade 2 Kids, get ready for some fun and games!
$25
9:00 AM At our Kidz Karnival, four-year-olds through
to { Ends July 24 } second graders (entering) will enjoy carnival
games, crafts, food, and a bounce house ― all
12:00 PM while learning about the love of Jesus!

Location: The FAC Treehouse

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Worship Camp 2019 for Kids in Grades 1-8!

Wednesdays | July 24 to Aug. 21 | 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. | Worship Center

Introducing Worship Camp 2019! Complete with exhilarating songs, worship instruction, choreography, and live readings, this event
will be one your kids will love!

On the final Wednesday, we will showcase the children’s talent with a capstone performance in the evening.

This camp is offered to students entering Grades 1 through 8. The cost, which includes a T-shirt, is $15.00 per student.

To register, go to myfac.org/events. If you have any questions or want more information about Worship Camp, contact Alex
Tracey, [email protected].

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July 15-17 | Grades K-4
Register online at myfac.org/events

9:00 AM TO NOON | $40

Soccer Camp is an annual event for FAC kids to help them understand and
see Christ-like characteristics applied to sports. An easily understood, age-
appropriate message offers practical applications to everyday life. The Gospel
message is presented in a relaxed way. Each day, there will also be games,

instruction, skills practices, scrimmages, water breaks, and snacks.

Cost includes a soccer ball and a T-shirt. If you would like more information
about soccer camp, contact Alex Tracey, [email protected].

Register online at myfac.org/events.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

MID-DAY BIBLE STUDY lake in the early morning before breakfast! Location: Camp FAC, 110
Sycamore Ave., Marlton
July 9, 16, and 23 | 11:00 a.m. to noon | Fellowship Center/Youth
Lounge | Students Entering Grades 5 through 12 in the Fall HS UPPER CLASSMEN
BIBLE STUDY
This is a great opportunity for students to go deeper into God's
Word. The study is free, but please register at myfac.org/events. Students Entering Grades 10 through 12 in the Fall

MS HIKING TRIP Looking for an opportunity to deepen your walk with God,
grow spiritually surrounded by a close community, and ask
July 18 | 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | $10 | Register Online | Students questions about your faith? Join us most Thursday evenings
Entering Grades 5 through 8 in the Fall during the summer.

We will meet at FAC at 8:00 a.m. and return at approximately 3:30 For more information, contact Royce Adams, 609-413-1768, or
p.m. Pack a lunch, wear hiking shoes or sneakers, and bring a water Hannah Collura, 609-321-1524.
bottle.
HS ALL-NIGHTER
The hiking trip is open to the first 24 students who sign up. The cost
is $10.00. Register at myfac.org/events before July 16. July 23, 9:00 p.m., to July 24, 7:00 a.m. | $50 | Register Online
Students Entering Grades 9 through 12 in the Fall
MS CAMP OUT
This is going to be a night packed with fun and energy! We’ll start by
Drop off: Aug. 1 at Camp FAC, 9:00 p.m. | Pick up: Aug. 2 at Camp meeting at FAC, and then we will head to Top Golf in Mount Laurel
FAC, 7:00 a.m. | $10.00 | Register at myfac.org for some awesome golf fun. From there, we will go to the movies.
Students Entering Grades 5 through 8 in the Fall Then, it will be back to FAC for food, basketball, card games, mystery
science theatre, and some sleep if you need it!
This is going to be a night of fun at the camp! We will have a
night game, challenge games, food and snacks, and an awesome Register by July 16.
scavenger hunt. We plan to get some sleep in the pavilions so bring
a sleeping bag and a pillow. Bring a bathing suit to jump into the

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Youth Ministry Team: Pastor Erik Jarvis, Pastor Russ Batten, Pat Vickery, and Pastor Eddie Jurimas

CALENDAR

MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL CONNECT ON
INSTAGRAM
Students Entering Grades 5 through 8 in the Fall Students Entering Grades 9 through 12 in the Fall
LVL 5 & Planet
SUMMER YOUTH GROUP SUMMER YOUTH GROUP FACmiddleschool

Tues., July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mon., July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Impact
Planet 678 and Level 5 youth groups meet in the Insight, our high school youth group, meets in the FAChighschool
Fellowship Center on Tuesday nights during the Fellowship Center on Monday nights from 7:00 to
summer. Come out from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for a 9:00 p.m. Students will play group games, worship CALENDAR
night of group games, worship, a message from together, hear a Biblical message, and engage in
God’s Word, and small group discussions. small group discussions. Pick up a copy of the
current calendar at
Free/no registration Free/no registration FAC, or view it online at
myfac.org/youthcalendar.
MIDDLE SCHOOL HIKING TRIP HIGH SCHOOL ALL-NIGHTER
CONTACT
July 18 | 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Register Online July 23, 9:00 p.m. to July 24, 7:00 a.m.
Pack a lunch, wear hiking shoes or sneakers, and Details to the left If you have questions
bring a water bottle. Drop off/pick up at FAC. about the youth groups,
HIGH SCHOOL SUNRISE TRIP contact
More details to the left. Pat Vickery, [email protected].
July 31 | 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. | Register Online
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP OUT We are heading to LBI for devotions and to catch REGISTER ONLINE
the sunrise! This trip is free, but register online by
Aug. 1 & 2 | 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. | Register July 29. (Limited to 10 students) Events that require
Online registrations can be found at
LAST YOUTH GROUP OF THE SUMMER myfac.org/events.
This is going to be a night of fun at the camp!
Details to the left. Aug. 5 | Movie Night | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 13
Come out to our final night of youth group for
this summer and enjoy some videos created by
your fellow students! This is going to be a night to
remember with snacks, prizes, awards, and lots of
fun! Free/no registration

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SUMMER AT CAMP FAC

Add to your summer fun! Join us at CAMP FAC!

Summer Worship Services

Enjoy casual lakeside worship services every Sunday this summer at
Camp FAC. Services begin at 10:00 a.m. on the north side of the lake.
There is a pavilion, which can be used in inclement weather, so plan on
a summer of worship, rain or shine, at the camp. Kids’ Bible studies are
held for kindergartners through fourth graders. So come out, dig your
toes in the sand, and praise the Lord!

If you have questions about summer worship services, contact Rich
Kotecki, [email protected].

FAC Family Fun Days

We have set aside dates throughout the summer for your
whole family to enjoy Camp FAC together. The camp provides
swimming, boating, picnicking, and lots more to make it a fun
day for everyone. Gas grills are provided; you provide the food.
So leave the laptops and cell phones behind, and come on out
and enjoy a fun, family day in God’s creation.

Our July dates are:
Fri., July 12, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. (West Beach)
Sun., July 28, from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. (North Beach)

Please register for Family Fun Days at myfac.org/events.

Ministry Events For More Information

Many of the FAC ministries will be The HUB: Camp FAC Group
holding events at the camp this summer. Email: [email protected]
Check on the HUB for events planned by Phone: 609-714-4035
the ministries in which you are involved. campfac.org

14 Camp FAC @FellowshipAllianceCamp

110 Sycamore Avenue, Marlton

LEADERSHIP FOUNDATIONS
AT FAC

A TRAINING SESSION FOR ALL OF THOSE CURRENTLY
LEADING/SERVING IN MINISTRIES AT FAC

Choose either Sept. 8 or Sept. 10

6:00 TO 8:00 PM | IN THE FELLOWSHIP CENTER | FREE

Whether you are leading and/or serving in adult, children’s, or youth ministries ― or considering serving ― this
training will give you the foundational elements of what it means―

• To lead/serve at FAC
• To be aligned with FAC's core values
• To be empowered with the character and commitment of a leader.

There will also be break-out sessions that deal with specific ministries with adults, youth, or children.

This training session is free, but please register at myfac.org/events.

CONTACTS

Pastor Dave Krilov, Director of Adult Ministries, [email protected]
Pastor Erik Jarvis, Director of Youth & Children’s Ministries, [email protected]

Fellowship Alliance Chapel | July 2019

WOMEN

If: Table #Momlife

Fri., July 19 | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Fellowship House Registration is now open for the fall session of #Momlife. All
women with children through Grade 12 are invited to attend to
“They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and receive encouragement in their role as moms.
sincere hearts.” Acts 2:46
Meetings are from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. on the following dates:
The aWAKEN ministry invites you to IF:Table on the third Friday
of every month. At If:Table, women have dinner and share real Sept. 12 & 26
stories and Christ-centered conversations. Oct. 10 & 24
Nov. 21
Please register at myfac.org/events so that we can be Dec. 5
prepared for you for dinner.
The cost to attend #Momlife is $55. Childcare is provided
A Day for #Momlife and Fresh through the children’s program #Kidlife for newborns through
Hope at Camp FAC kindergartners. Register online at myfac.org. Deadline is
Thurs., Aug. 29.
Thurs., July 25 | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Camp FAC
If you have questions, contact Debbie Schneck,
All #Momlife and Fresh Hope moms and their kids, along with 609-953-7333, x125, or [email protected].
their families and friends and other moms interested in finding
out more about #Momlife or Fresh Hope are invited to Camp Ark of Comfort
FAC for a day of fun!
Thurs., Aug. 1 | 7:00 to 9:00 | Fellowship House
Pack your lunches and beach toys, and you are all set. Beach
chairs and grills are available. Ark of Comfort is a safe place for women to share their journey
as the primary caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or
No registration is needed, and there is no cost to enjoy the another type of dementia.
camp. The camp is located at 110 Sycamore Road in Marlton
08053. If you are interested in joining the group or have questions,
contact Debby Pagano, 609‐413‐4497, or
If you have questions, contact Courtney Gager, [email protected].
[email protected].

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AWAKEN Bible Studies for Women

aWAKEN invites all women to the fall semester of classes that CHILDCARE
are designed to equip and empower women as they aWAKEN to
how God has gifted them to grow in His Kingdom. All the studies • Tuesday morning short-term classes: Childcare for newborns
include teaching, interaction, and small group discussions. Service through kindergartners is provided through the children’s
opportunities are also available throughout the semester. program aWAKEN Kids for no additional cost.

Two aWAKEN short-term classes will be held at FAC on Tuesdays • Tuesday evening short-term classes: Childcare is provided for
from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. One long-term infants through fifth graders. There is no cost for infants through
group is also being offered. Classes begin on Tues., Sept. 24. The kindergartners. For first through fifth graders, the cost is $30.00 per
registration deadline is Tues., Sept. 17. The listed price for child or $50.00 per family.
classes will increase by $10.00 on Sept. 1. Register online at
myfac.org/events. Scholarships are available. • Long-term classes: No childcare available.

Contact Debbie Schneck, 609-953-7333, x125, with questions or
to request a scholarship.

Short-Term Classes Long-Term Class

NEHEMIAH: A HEART THAT CAN BREAK FOREVER CHANGED SERIES

by Kelly Minter (7 weeks) Mondays, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Register early; space is limited.
Nehemiah's heart was so broken for those in need
that he left the comfort of his Persian palace to help The Forever Changed Series is a
them. God broke Nehemiah’s heart for the hurting 15-month long-term group that
so that the broken could be restored. Through the runs from September 2019 through
study of Nehemiah, we will seek God, asking Him to November 2020. Forever Changed
break our hearts for a hurting, lost world and move is about connection, transformation,
us in compassion to be the hands and feet of Jesus. and life application.

Cost: $30.00 Join the group and grow deeper in
your relationship with Jesus and
DEUTERONOMY - BLESSING OR the other women in the group through personal Bible
CURSING? LIFE OR DEATH? YOU CHOOSE study and group discussions. The series includes three DVD
studies:
A Precept upon Precept Inductive Study
(8 weeks) • Twelve Women of the Bible, by Lysa TerKeurst
• Proven, by Jennie Allen
At the point of this study, Moses had led the people • Fruit of the Spirit: Growing in Christlikeness, by
faithfully for forty years. They were now ready to Hazel Offner
enter the land of promise, and through Moses, God
told His children how to live in that land. Additional time is built in throughout the 15 months for
social activities, serving opportunities, and breaks.
Discover what God expects of Believers and how
we should live as His children in the world today. Cost for this study: $25.00 (Note: Subsequent studies
average $17.00, due at the launch of each study.
Cost: $30.00
Homework for each study: 5 days a week, 15 to 20
minutes a day

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MEN

Band of Brothers C33, Timothy Project, and Men
of God
Wednesdays | 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. | Fellowship Center
Beginning Again in September
Join us for breakfast and a great lesson relevant to a man’s
life. Based on Ezekiel 22:30, we have been challenging men to September will bring new and exciting opportunities for the men
be willing to stand in the gap for God in all areas of their life. of FAC to continue to grow and expand their skills and devotion
We are beginning our second session in July, and our talks will to become “Authentic Men of God”!
present a summary of how to do just that. “Come and see!”
Registration information will be available in the August issue of
July offers the opportunity for men who are seeking God this newsletter.
to come and be fed both physically and spiritually through
presentations and table discussions that will be both For more information, contact David Stow,
encouraging and challenging ― wherever you are spiritually. [email protected].

There is no cost for breakfast; free will offering only!

Schedule for July

July 10 ― “Standing Firm”
July 17 ― "By His Might”
July 24 ― “Send Me”
July 31 ― Open Microphone (Are you willing to share?)

If you have questions about Band of Brothers, contact
Michael More', [email protected].

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BeBaluentidfueldlyTHE FIVE HABITS OF
FAMILIES

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR UPCOMING WORKSHOP
PRESENTED BY THE MARRIAGE MATTERS MINISTRY:

Thurs., July 25 | 7:00 to 9:00 pm |the Chapel

If you are a part of a blended family or considering starting one, please join us as we
explore the five habits that are absolutely necessary in helping you establish positive

and permanent changes for you and your family. Regardless of your current family
circumstances, applying these principles can have a dramatic impact on your marriage

and your relationships within your blended family!

The workshop is free, but please register at myfac.org/events. There is no childcare
for the workshop.

If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact us at
[email protected].

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SAGE

SAGE, Daytime Wendy Harshaw, Director of Sales and Marketing at The
Pines at Whiting
SAGE will meet three times during the summer:
Wendy has 23 years of experience in healthcare and senior
• HYMN-SING & DESSERT living services. She will share a wealth of knowledge on
taking proactive steps in your living situation.
Thurs., July 25 | 1:00 p.m. | The Chapel
Dessert will be served. Join us for this informative, practical
• “EXPLORING DOWNSIZING & afternoon.
RELOCATING”
• SAVE THE DATE
Thurs., Aug. 15 at 1:00 in the Fellowship Center
Please save Thurs., Aug. 29, at 1:00 p.m., in the
For guidelines on how to downsize and relocate, we will be Fellowship Center for a special SAGE event.
hearing from three experts:
If you have questions, contact Pastor Glenn Kantner,
Tamara Johns, CarePatrol of Greater Philadelphia [email protected], 609-953-7333, x106.

Tamara is passionate about empowering seniors and their SAGE, Evening Group
families to navigate the oftentimes challenging process of
finding the best possible senior living scenarios. Mon., July 1 | 7:00 p.m.

Jared Willmann, President of Byron Home Please join us for Movie Night. We will be showing In Search
of Liberty.
The Byron Home helps people with practical issues such
as planning, sorting through closets, drawers, attics and If you have questions, contact Ed Brokhoff,
basements, and arranging for shipments to family members. [email protected], 609-200-2019.

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Left to right: Sister Genice, Father Nick, Sister Lisa, Carolyn

GOD@WORK...
In the Life of Carolyn DelMastro

Independence Day, July 4, has a special place deserted the family to run off with another woman. Even
in Carolyn DelMastro’s heart. It was on this a family dog died.
date nineteen years ago that a journey of
pain, bondage, and darkness began, and As one would expect after such an intense operation, her
it was on this date in 2017 that freedom, doctors prescribed strong pain medication ― with refill
forgiveness, and joy called her name. after refill. She was given hundreds of pills each month
for Fentanyl, OxyContin, and Percocet. Carolyn quickly
While working for her brother’s chemical learned that it only takes three days to get addicted but
company, she tore ligaments in her hand and much, much longer to get sober. With three children to
herniated several disks in her back. On July raise and even though she was able to maintain a job,
4, 2000, she underwent a thirteen-hour-long she began selling the pills.
back surgery to try to repair the damage
done. In the following eight months, at the age of thirty- “The pills became my way to bury any pain that I
four, Carolyn experienced one loss after another: her had.” Family and friends watched as she continuously
mother passed away, her husband left her, and her father buried her pain. Although she was well aware that she
was addicted, Carolyn did not realize how serious the

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situation was until she decided to stop Brent Brendle, Director of Pastoral Care to have a cleaning company and she
taking the pills. and head of counseling. “He said I’d could do the job. The guy hired her. She
never do it on my own. I needed to get received $200 for the job, the exact
Undergoing withdrawal, she spent nearly into a facility.” Then Terri invited Carolyn amount she needed to pay her bills. After
a month on her couch, deathly sick. “My to live with her. Initially, she fought the working for the man one more time, she
sister said, ‘We’re going to bury you.’ You invitation but ended up accepting the found a full-time job and never heard
get to the point where you don’t want to much-needed offer, moving in on Sunday, from him again. Not only did she not hear
live. I would ask God, ‘Why did you let me July 2, 2017. from him, but also when she tried to call
wake up?’" him no one ever answered. It was as if he
I think of the just vanished.
She revived and managed to stay sober story of the
for nine months. It was then that she met ninety-nine Since then, she has asked for forgiveness
a man and thought, “God has sent me sheep and how from God and her family members and
my answer.” Instead, due to the man’s Jesus goes after has slowly rebuilt relationships with
influence, she relapsed and went from the one who is her sisters and children. She even got
taking pills to snorting heroin. Even after lost. I was that the chance to spend a week with her
she broke up with the man, she “went father, whom she had not been in touch
down a path that was not good.” For the sheep. with for twenty years, before he passed
next several years, she stole from her away. God has given Carolyn a peace that
sister, as well as her employer. The very next day, she received a call allows her to help others ― some who
telling her a bed was available. “I was so have addictions and some who have seen
After continuously stealing from her angry at God for not helping me for those God work in her life. “Addiction is a very
employer, Carolyn was called into the two months, but now I realize His plan empty, lonely life, and it doesn’t have to
office and arrested in front of everyone. was for me to be settled and then get into be that way.”
With embarrassment and shame dripping rehab.” Her first day of sobriety was
down like rain, she was walked out in July 4, 2017. “I think of the story of the As she prepares to celebrate two years of
handcuffs. During this time, she lost her ninety-nine sheep and how Jesus goes sobriety, Carolyn wants people to realize
apartment and driver’s license. Only one after the one who is lost. I was that anything is possible with God. “As soon
of her children was still talking to her, but sheep.” as I moved and I surrendered, everything
even that was about to change. She had started to fall into place. You can say the
been living with her son, but, she said, After leaving rehab, it was not long before words, but you have to live it.”
“He came to me and said he was done. He she saw God clearly working in her life.
couldn’t do it anymore.” She got a call one day from a guy who Carolyn has found true healing and
wanted to hire cleaning services from freedom in Christ.
Although Carolyn had been raised in the Jennifer. “I said, ‘This isn’t Jennifer.’”
Catholic Church where her mother played However, she told him her parents used ― Edited by Jill Hurley
the organ and her father sang, she says, “I
just never got anything out of it except __________________________________
twelve years of schooling.”
FAC offers support groups for men
She had tried other churches but did not and women dealing with addictions.
enjoy them until a friend brought her to See page 27 for further information
Fellowship Alliance Chapel. Carolyn liked or contact Pastor Brent Brendle,
how the pastors’ messages were directed 609-953, 7333, x129, or
personally to the congregation, to her. [email protected].
After her son walked away, feeling she
had lost everybody, “I dropped to my
knees. I screamed to God and asked him
to help me.”

Relentlessly, she tried to get into rehab,
but all of the facilities were full. Once
again, she tried to get clean on her own,
but she could not. Carolyn’s friend from
FAC, Terri, put her in touch with Pastor

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MISSIONS

Missions Trip to France To help you understand what we are doing and why we are doing it,
we are hosting a French Missions Connection Luncheon. You will enjoy
WHY FRANCE? great food (with cheese!) in a relaxed environment and hear about
what God is doing in this post-Christian region of the world, especially
FAC has three priorities for missional-engagement: regarding refugees. Come and meet our C&MA country-consultant
partners and hear how God is working. Together, let’s be creative and
• Unreached people groups find ways God can use your gifts to invest in this initiative.
• At-risk people groups (at risk as a result of war, substance-abuse,
human trafficking, marginalized communities, etc.) There is no cost to attend the luncheon, but please register so we
• Church planting efforts can have plenty of food (with cheese!) for everyone. Register at
www.myfac.org/events. Our first trip to France is scheduled to
Less than one percent of the French population professes to occur in the fall. It will be for women.
be evangelical. While progress seems at times painfully slow, it
appears that there is a new openness to the Gospel. For more information, contact Pastor Suresh Thomas,
[email protected].
There are two community centers that reach out to the Syrian
refugees. FAC, along with a sister church in Manahawkin, NJ, has Missions Trip to Israel
initiated a partnership with the leaders of these community centers
to build their capacities to reach their new immigrant neighbors The C&MA has a team that works closely with the Arab Alliance
through ESL and other need-based programs. churches, primarily in Jerusalem and the West Bank, to impact
communities through words and actions, equip Believers, and plant
FRENCH MISSIONS CONNECTION churches.
LUNCHEON FOR WOMEN
We invite you to come and see what God is doing with our
Sat., July 13, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.| Fellowship Center international workers in the Holy Land. You can help with the
Christmas outreach to children and teens in the Middle East! Live
If you attended the Women’s Fearless Conference, you were the and serve in Jerusalem for a week and take a trip to the Galilee!
first to hear about our C&MA missions partnership with France.
God put pieces together to make it clear that this is one place Dates: First and second week of December 2019
where FAC will partner. Pastor Suresh and Carol Batten, Director Cost: Approximately $2000.00
of Women’s Ministry, joined CM&A consultants and took an
exploratory trip in February. They explored the mission work the INFORMATION MEETINGS
C&MA is doing in cities in France and Germany.
Sat., July 13 | following the 6:00 p.m. service | A-9
Partnering with the C&MA in France is so much more than going on Sun., July 14 | following the 11 a.m. service | A-9
a missions trip. There are many opportunities to help and partner
with the missionaries and international churches, and we want you If you have questions, contact Rebecca Finter,
to be part of this initiative. [email protected] or Pastor Suresh Thomas,
[email protected].

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FASA-FELLOWSHIP ALLIANCE SOUTHER

Here We Grow! As Aunt Laurie explained to me some of the soon after that I’ll be getting married! I’m
next steps for the ministry, I realized that not sure what God has in store for me
FASA is so excited to welcome two new many of the skills God has given me could career-wise, but Grove City has helped me
staff members on site in South Africa! Jason be well utilized in the ministry at this time. recognize my passion for the intersection of
Butcher, a South African native joining I had also just submitted an application business and missions.
the FASA team; and Caroline Parker, a US for a scholarship at my school, Grove City
college student serving as an intern, are so College, which trains and helps fund several JASON BUTCHER
excited to serve God with FASA! They each students each year to serve abroad in
recently took a few minutes to share a little missions experiences during the summer. How did you learn about FASA?
about their life and how they came to serve I had applied for the scholarship unsure
with the FASA family. of what I would want to do if I received I learned about FASA when I met Jody
it, but when I heard about FASA, I found Adams last year for lunch along with a
CAROLINE PARKER myself thinking, “I would be interested to friend with whom I was serving in an
serve there, scholarship or no scholarship.” evangelistic ministry.
How did you learn about FASA? I am enormously grateful to have received
the opportunity through my school and Why did you want to serve with
I visited my aunt and uncle, Marty and additional support through friends and FASA? How did you feel when
Laurie Berglund, just after they had gotten family to go to South Africa. you found out you were going to
back from a two-week trip to visit FASA. intern with FASA?
They shared with me all about the ministry, Tell us about what you will do at
the kids being served, and the vision of the FASA. I knew God was moving in and through
ministry. FASA, and after serving at the mid-year
I’ll be dabbling in many areas, but for the camps in 2018, all I wanted to do was go
Why did you want to serve with most part I’ll be helping with the kids’ camp back to FASA and be more involved!
FASA? How did you feel when you and youth camp, as well as developing
found out you were going to be materials on the business side of things. Tell us about what you will do
an intern with FASA? with FASA. What are you most
Tell us a little bit about yourself excited about?
― where you’re from, your
family, future goals, and anything
else!

My family is from a lovely little mountain
town in Colorado! I love backpacking and
hiking when I’m there, but most of the
year, I’m away studying Entrepreneurship
and Biblical & Religious Studies at college.
I’ll graduate this upcoming year, and

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Connection | Newsletter FACTS & FIGURES

DATE BUDGET ACTUAL DIFFERENCE

General Fund

5.5 $ 61,558 $ 60,594 $( 964)
71,469 $ 9,911
5.12 $ 61,558 $ 76,931 $ 15,373
65,553 $ 3,995
5.19 $ 61,558 $

5.26 $ 61,558 $

$ 49,672





RN AFRICA Total $ 246,232 $ 274,548 $ 28,316
Year-to-Date $1,292,718 $ 1,443,774 $ 151,056

Missions Fund

5.5 $ 4,808 $ 7,492 $ 2,684
$ 5,542 $ 734
5.12 $ 4,808 $ 3,184
My week consists of going to the schools $ 2,771 $( 1,624)
LweiathrnJeordCyharnisdtiKaanthOyr gtaonciozantdiounctmoeuertings 5.19 $ 4,808 $( 2,037)
and Bible studies, as well as have Friday
night youth nights and meetings. My 5.26 $ 4,808
favorite part is when I have a chance to
share God's Word with the kids.



Total $ 19,232 $ 18,989 $( 243)
$113,292 $ 12,710
Year-to-Date $ 100,582

Benevolence Fund

Tell us a little bi t about 5.5 $ 2,153

yourself. 5.12 $ 2,290

5.19 $ 991

I love interacting wit h new people on a 5.26 $ 1,695

daily basis, young an d old and all races!

I love sharing the Go od News of Christ.

I also enjoy encouraging others and Total $ 7,128

spending time with my friends. I’m a Year-to-Date $ 48,250

huge sports fanatic!

I'm from the city of Durban in the state Kingdom Vision Fund
of Kwa Zulu Natal. I found God in 2011
during my senior ye ar in high school. I 5.5 $ 11,702
spent a year at a Bib le college in 2012.
I have a loving famil y. They're amazing 5.12 $ 16,736
people and dearest to my heart.
5.19 $ 11,385

5.26 $ 8,440



Total $ 48,262
Year-to-Date $ 280,097

DATE ADULTS WORKERS CHILDREN TOTAL

CONNECT WITH US!

www.myfasa.org 5.5 1423 52 246 1721

Join the adventure with the vlog on 5.12 1725 62 199 1986
www.myfasa.org and the FASA group on
the Hub, myfac.ccbchurch.com. 5.19 1310 63 232 1605

5.26 1183 57 177 1417



This report is based on a 12-month, evenly distributed budget. Actual expenses fluctuate

throughout the budget year. Regular reviews determine the need for adjustments.

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Adults Fresh Hope, x125 Kid BLAST Preschool Other Ministries

Alpha Debbie Schneck (Birth-Kindergarten) Camp FAC
[email protected] • Kristi Peterson, x117
Explore the meaning of life 609-714-4035
Dave and Judi Shoemaker #Momlife, x125 [email protected] [email protected]
609-504-2745 • Meghan Preim, x101
Courtney Gager Guest Services
After Alpha [email protected] [email protected]
Pastor Doug Bazigian, x128
Joe Jalkiewicz Conferences Kid BLAST Elementary [email protected]
[email protected]
609-760-3001 Debbie Schneck, x125 (Grades 1-4) Hospitality
[email protected] Alex Tracey, x124
Marriage Matters [email protected] Ed & Deb Jurimas, x127; x119
[email protected]; [email protected]
Steve and Julie Durdin, x315 Men Level 5
[email protected] Prayer Line
Band of Brothers Breakfasts (Grade 5)
miniChurches & Pastor Russ Batten, x134 Mike Koehl, x308
Small Groups Michael Moré [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
Pastor Dave Krilov, x105 Planet 678 Ushers & Greeters
[email protected] Catalyst 33
(Grades 6-8) Pastor Doug Bazigian, x128
SAGE Builders, Daytime Dave Stow Pastor Eddie Jurimas, x104 [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
Pastor Glenn Kantner, x106 Trip hotline, x678 Worship
[email protected] facWILD
Impact Pastor Doug Ingram, x137
SAGE Builders, Evening Tim Stine
[email protected] (Grades 9-12) [email protected]
Ed Brokhoff Pastor Erik Jarvis, x118
609-200-2019 Golf League [email protected] Production
[email protected] Trip hotline, x410
George Bradley Pastor Nick Simpson, x110
Young Adults [email protected] Pat Vickery, x132 [email protected]
[email protected]
Venture Men of Iron Music
Special Needs
Jake Davies Bill Cariss Rob Preim
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Women Timothy Project Justin Wright, x141 Care Ministries

Carol Batten, x109 Peter Hackett [email protected] financial assistance
856-889-5885 Care Center
[email protected] [email protected] Friendship Bible Class
Anne Simms
Ministry Assistant Children & Youth Melissa King, x304 609-975-9741
[email protected] [email protected]
Debbie Schneck, x125 Pastor Erik Jarvis, x118
[email protected] SNOW Buddies & Resources practical help
[email protected] Crew 318
aWAKEN Richelle Lee, x304
[email protected] Anne Simms
Monika Tockstein [email protected]
609-268-1238 Kid BLAST SNOW Den
[email protected] Justin Wright, x141
Rob & Becca Eiler, x304
[email protected] [email protected]

Food Pantry

Debbie Stevenson
[email protected]

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Faith and Finances Relationship Recovery Hope Camden Breakfast • Deb Jurimas
• Ryan O’Rourke
Ray Zirilli For men and women who are Ron Beebe • Laura Surman
[email protected] going through separation or [email protected] • Ed Walls
divorce
Hope Garden Jim Mather New Covenant Ministries Funerals
609-953-7333, x316
Frank Mandy [email protected] Doug & Karen Dinkler Deb Jurimas
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

emotional support Serenity Support Feeding 5000 Newsletter

Pastoral Care/Counseling For those with loved ones with Jim Mather • Lynn Guise, Editor
substance abuse issues [email protected] [email protected]
Pastor Brent Brendle, x129 Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., The Barn. 561-420-1871
[email protected] Joyce Gilmore Sunday Breakfast Rescue
[email protected] Mission • Tess Jurimas, Designer
Addiction Recovery 609-953-7333, x314 [email protected]
John Myers
For help towards God and WINGS [email protected] • God@Work Writers
sobriety global -Laurie Berglund
• for men For families of loved ones with -Sherri Bolognone
eating disorders FASA (South Africa) -Nancy Ellis
Wednesdays, Room C-12, [email protected] -Courtney Gager
7:00 p.m. Jim & Tammy Walter -Joe Jalkiewicz
[email protected] Missions & Outreach [email protected]
609-953-7333, x312 Technology
• for women Pastor Suresh Thomas, x144 Ukraine Initiative
Tuesdays, Room C-12, Scott Urwiler, x113
7:00 p.m. [email protected] Andie Iannuzzelli Maintenance & IT Supervisor
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
609-953-7333, x312 Local
Middle East Initiative Weddings
Grief Recovery Alpha Outreach
Pastor Suresh Thomas Deb Jurimas
Wanda and George Stein Dave Shoemaker [email protected] [email protected]
609-953-7333, x309 [email protected] ________________________
• Helping Hand Grief Support Operations Team
Mt. Holly Initiative For more information
Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Chapel Administration about FAC ministries, go
• Living through Suicide Loss Jim DiDonato to myfac.org.
[email protected] Chris Rose, x135
M ondays, 7:00 p.m., Chapel Administrative Director
• B ereavement Support for Loss Young Life [email protected]
• Robin Baer, x107
Due to Substance Addiction Jackie Schaefer
Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Chapel [email protected] [email protected]
• Heather Costomiris, x115
Path to Purity regional
[email protected]
For those struggling with Urban Promise • Tess Jurimas, x126
sexual sins
• men Sue Batholomew [email protected]
Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m. and [email protected]
Bookkeeper
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Seeds of Hope
[email protected] Mary Ellen Gilbert, x103
609-953-7333, x311 Amy Hill [email protected]
[email protected]
• women Facilities
[email protected] Soup to Soul
609-953-7333, x316 Ed Jurimas, x127
Brooks Garrison [email protected]
[email protected] • Ed Brokhoff
• Ed Dzuranin
• Rob Eiler
• Ron Jacobs

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Worship Services Elders Office Hours
Saturday, 6:00 p.m. Pastor Marty Berglund, Juan Monday through Thursday
Sunday, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Cerdan-Diaz, Eric Johnson, Paul 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Krihak, Matt Miller, Phil Morgan Website: www.myfac.org
Senior Pastor E-mail: [email protected]
Marty Berglund Executive Pastor
Erik Rebstock Connect with us!

Our Foundation: Our Mission
Salvation

Perhaps the most well-known verse in the Accepting the gift of salvation is just the
Bible is John 3:16. In a conversation between beginning of life with Jesus. At FAC, we want
Jesus and Nicodemus, a teacher in Israel, to guide people into a growing relationship
Jesus told him that a new birth and faith in with Jesus developed through love, service,
Him were required for entrance into heaven. and community. Ephesians 2: 8-9 says, “For
He told him the plan of salvation: “For God by grace you have been saved through
so loved the world that He gave His only faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the
begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him gift of God; not as a result of works, so
shall not perish, but have eternal life.” that no one may boast." These principles,
then, are not for our own merit; rather,
In this one sentence is all the information they are a recognition of what we owe to
you need to understand salvation. Jesus coupled with a desire to grow in an
Christianity is based on the Bible as a understanding of who He is and what He
whole, but that one sentence from Jesus wants us to do.
is considered a summary of all that is
contained in the Bible. The Old Testament LOVE
contains prophesies about it, and all of
the New Testament is built on it. Through Putting another’s needs ahead of our own,
His death on a cross, Jesus offers the as Christ gave Himself up for us.
forgiveness of sins, making a bridge to a
Holy God. SERVICE

When we choose to believe the words of Participating in God’s work by giving our
John 3:16, ask forgiveness for our sins, and time, resources, and abilities to serve the
accept the free gift of salvation, Jesus says church and the lost.
that we have eternal life in heaven. In this
life, Jesus wants to have a relationship with COMMUNITY
us. He wants to help us live a righteous,
blessed life. That does not mean that we will Living alongside other believers,
be perfect or that we will have everything encouraging one another to be like Christ.
we want. It does mean that He will be with
us every day and in every situation until we
meet Him in heaven.

At FAC, salvation is the foundation for
everything we believe, every decision we
make, and every ministry we have.

What you believe about salvation is the
most important decision you will ever make.
Ask any of our leaders to pray or talk with
you about salvation.

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