Fellowship Magazine

FELLOWSHIP ALLIANCE CHAPEL | MEDFORD, NJ Spring &
Summer 2022

FELLOWSHIP
MAGAZINE

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PICNIC &
BAPTISMS

22 CAMP WIRED
Summer Day
Camp

4 “We own a camp!
Do you want to see it?”

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Contents | SPRING & SUMMER 2022

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night of prayer & worship new staff profiles

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baptisms fellowship support

4 Support Groups

"we own a camp! do you want to see it?" 16

Pastor Seth McCoy missions & service

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god at work children & youth ministries

8 Infants to Grade 12

adult ministries, classes, & events 25

giving

Facts & Figures

SUMMER SERMON SERIES
SUNDAYS AT 9:00 & 11:00 AM

Starting Memorial Day Weekend | Sunday, May 29

Worship at Fellowship Alliance Chapel this summer as we welcome guest worship leaders and explore the Psalms! Starting on
Sunday, May 29, summer worship services will be on Sundays at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m only. Services will also be streamed online
at 11:00 a.m. only.

Children’s & Youth Ministry Need Prayer?

Kid BLAST Church is a children’s program offered during the You can be prayed for by the prayer team after every worship
9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services for infants to fourth graders. service. You can also request prayer online. If you include your
Infants to five-year-olds can be checked in at the Tree House contact information, someone from the team will follow up
in the Worship Center. Kindergartners through fourth graders with you.
should be checked in and picked up at the main entrance to the
Fellowship Center. The Family Room is available for families myfac.org/prayer
with small children to sit together during all services in the
Worship Center. Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Middle school Bible study is available for students in fifth to Conversational ASL interpretation is available at the 9:00 a.m.
eighth grade in the Chapel during the 9:00 a.m. service. service and headphones are available at all services for those
who are deaf or hard of hearing. Ask an usher.

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May

MAY 15 | 6:00 PM | WORSHIP CENTER

Plans have been made for an impactful spring and summer, but first we are
commanded to submit them to the Lord (James 4:15). Scripture teaches us that
God knows what we need before we ask (Matthew 6:8). God delights to be asked
humbly for big things (James 5:16–17). Since a genuine move of God’s Spirit is
what we are looking for, we are calling an all-church prayer meeting and time of

worship to kick off the semester.

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ALL CHURCH
PICNIC & BAPTISMS

JULY 10 | 4:00 – 9:00 PM
CAMP FELLOWSHIP

110 Sycamore Ave,
Marlton, NJ 08053

Come to Camp Fellowship to celebrate the baptisms
of those who have professed their faith in and
decided to obey Christ. Just like a family reunion,

we want to gather as family to witness the
baptisms and enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner that
will be provided. Bring your family to share

in the fun activities, food, and fellowship
culminating with sparklers at the end of the
evening! This is also a great opportunity to

tour the newly improved grounds before
Camp Wired kicks off!

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Design Concepts

110 Sycamore Ave, Marlton, NJ 08053

“We own a camp!
Do you want to see it?”

“We own a camp! Do you want to ministry.” That night at camp was a turning building work has been completed on the
see it?” Pastor Marty Berglund, point for me. Whenever I am at our camp, buildings and grounds. Now, we will be
our founding Pastor, asked me during one walking around smelling the pine trees and investing and working to give the camp a
of my first visits to Medford. He opened the watching the sun glisten off the water, it sense of warmth, hospitality, and vision.
gate, and we drove and walked the trails brings those memories right back.
around the 30 acres of the camp. We sat on We envision building on the day camp
a few logs overlooking the lake and facing I am so thrilled that we have this camp more and more and equipping the
the cross as he told me how God worked and that we all share the belief in the camp with many areas designed for fun,
to entrust our church with this former potential it holds for God to impact lives. connection, and activity. But it’s also our
YMCA camp. Another true story of God This summer, we are taking a pivotal step desire that small groups, youth, young
at work here. As I sat there, it stirred up in realizing that vision. adults, men, and women would want to
my memories of how God used a camp to create memories at the camp. For us to
shape my own life. We have already almost 200 kids signed up realize that vision, we will be enhancing
to be part of our first sessions of day camp. the camp's natural beauty by installing
I grew up going to Camp Tatapochan, a If you haven’t signed your kids up, I hope and designing areas that will create ideal
YMCA camp in the San Gabriel Mountains you will. I am excited to see that day camp settings for people to connect with God
of Southern California. I made friends, expand and impact more kids as we build it and one another.
learned about God, faced challenges, up summer after summer. But that is only
learned about character and leadership, the beginning of realizing our vision for the These pictures depict our vision of the
and went on to serve as a camp counselor- camp. kinds of design projects that will be
in-training. At another camp in those developed and installed. I hope you will
same mountains, an old gospel musician We are a church family, and like any family consider taking time this summer to help
and preacher issued a challenge to a we are blessed to have a home away from us realize this vision. You can help by
chapel filled with hundreds of high school home in the beauty of nature. The camp is lending us your hands; we will need lots of
students; I was one of them. He looked an opportunity for all the various ministries hands to create these kinds of spaces. You
right at us and said, “Some of you need to of our church to get away and make special can help by giving of your finances; the
listen to God, reconsider the direction of memories of God’s work in our lives. These stronger our regular giving is, the more we
your life, and prepare to go into full-time past months, much of the foundational are able to invest in capital improvement

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Pastor Eddie, Tess,
& Charlie Jurimas

projects like these. You can help by joining Pastor Eddie Jurimas and his wife, Tess,
us at events, inviting friends, filling it with will be stepping into new roles as Camp
joy, friendship, and hospitality. Director and Camp Coordinator to help
realize this vision for the camp. Below
My prayer is that we will have decades of is a list of some of the events that have
fruitful ministry at the camp and look back been planned for this summer.
on it as a place where we created a lake
full of memories. I find these words from 23 Camp Cleanup Day
Deuteronomy 32:7 to be true: April 23 | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
April
Remember the days of old; consider
the years of many generations; ask 30 Camp Cleanup Day
your father, and he will show you,
your elders, and they will tell you. APRIL April 30 | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Please pray that this summer the camp will 4 Serve Saturday
be teeming with life and vitality, that we as
an entire congregation will come to possess JUNE June 4 | Details on page 16
the camp at a heart level, and that God
will establish the work of all the hands that 10 All Church Picnic & Baptisms
have built into it.
JULY July 10 | 2:00 PM

July Camp Wired | Summer Day Camp

Details on page 22

Pastor Seth McCoy 27 Movie Under the Stars

AUG August 27 | Save the Date!

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Ten Weeks of Alpha, a
Whole New Life in Christ

Steve and Andi Quinn

GOD AT WORK

GOD HAS MADE A what had seemed to be a pretty “normal” “There was more fear and intimidation…
BIG DIFFERENCE life. Four years later, her mother died of and for many years it really pushed me
THROUGH ALPHA IN cancer. away from the church,” says Steve, who
THE LIVES OF STEVE became more and more rebellious as time
AND ANDI QUINN When Andi was 14, she attended a went on.
Christian summer camp. It was there that
In the fall of 2018, Steve Quinn and Andi she asked Jesus to come into her life, and By 2010, he says, his life had become so
LaFleur were both working as paramedics she began going to a church where the unmanageable that his mental health had
who knew each other in passing but had youth pastors helped her connect to God. begun to suffer.
never actually spoken. Andi reached out Still, Andi found herself straying from God
to Steve on Facebook expressing concern by her mid-twenties. HEALING THROUGH
about a mutual coworker who was ill and ALPHA
how they might help him. It was about 2016 when Andi started
going to FAC, and she attended the Because Alpha so impacted Andi’s
Their subsequent phone call about their church’s Alpha course later that year at the relationship with Jesus Christ, she
friend ended with Andi inviting Steve to invitation of a friend. “It was a difficult time encouraged Steve to attend. She said she
attend FAC’s Alpha course with her. Steve in my life. I was struggling as a newer single would go with him if he wanted.
accepted, and the two embarked on an mom and trying to balance everything.
ever-deepening relationship with Jesus I needed connection, fellowship, and God,” “You could call it a prompting from the Holy
Christ. Andi says. Spirit,” she says. “I couldn’t have held my
tongue if I tried. I was still very energized
PERSEVERING THROUGH WALKING AWAY from the women’s conference I attended
DIFFICULT TIMES FROM GOD just the month before, and I just blurted
it out.” She says she didn’t think Steve
Born in South Jersey, Andi grew up in the Steve was born in Washington, D.C., and would actually accept her invitation, but he
well-to-do suburbs of Philadelphia. Her raised in South Jersey. Like Andi, he was registered the next day.
parents divorced when she was a child, and brought up to believe in God but says he
both remarried over the next two years, eventually came to view Him as “the big During the ten-week course, their
creating many changes and upheaval in punisher in the sky” and walked away from knowledge of and relationship with Jesus
the church while still in high school. grew dramatically. Steve, especially, said he

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Meet new people
and explore faith
together.

STARTING APRIL 27 FROM 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M.

WHAT IS ALPHA? REGISTRATION

Alpha is a place to connect with other people who are Alpha meets in the Fellowship Center on Wednesday
open to exploring life, faith, and meaning. Each session evenings for 10 consecutive weeks beginning April 27
includes a free dinner and a short talk on an element of from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
the Christian faith, followed by a chance for each person to
share their own questions with the group. All perspectives It’s free, but please register online.
are welcome!
MYFAC.ORG/ALPHA
A catered meal is served every week, completely free
for you to enjoy. Dive into a night of engaging video
presentations, casual discussions, powerful insights, and
answers you crave to some of life’s biggest questions. Bring
your friends and come find out what Alpha is all about.

felt burdened by the mistakes of his past “I have been a Christian since I was 14 years “It is a great experience for so many
and thought he had to work his way back old, but I had experienced a world of hurt, reasons—fellowship, connection with other
into God’s good graces. Through Alpha, he confusion, and pain over my lifetime,” she people, sharing a meal, and connecting
came to recognize that there was nothing says. “It was around 2015 to 2016 that I with God,” Andi says. “There is a God who
he could do through works to gain God’s actually started following Jesus and walking loves you, a God who forgives you, and a
favor and that he only needed to ask Jesus in faith in a very different way.” God who is there for you even when it feels
for forgiveness from his sins and accept like there isn’t.”
Him as his Lord and Savior. Today, Steve and Andi are married and
living in Medford Lakes. Andi is the Director And the friend whose health had sparked
“The relationship I had been lacking before of Paramedic Sciences at Rowan College of their initial conversation? He is doing
with a Savior I hadn’t been close to Burlington County, and Steve coordinates much better and continuing to work as a
exploded into something that was new and the EMT program at Virtua Health Care. paramedic alongside Steve and Andi.
exciting,” he says. “My view of God now is
completely different. I’m known, I’m loved, “Our relationship is very different than
I’m forgiven, and I have a relationship with either of us experienced previously, and
Him. My forgiveness was already bought that’s very much because of the individual
and paid for, and I couldn’t earn it.” relationships we have with Jesus,” Steve
says.
For her part, Andi explains how Alpha
helped her to renew and strengthen her They encourage anyone looking to deepen
own relationship with Jesus. or enter into a relationship with Jesus to
consider attending Alpha.

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ADULTS

MINISTRIES, CLASSES, STUDIES, & EVENTS

Contact: Robin Baer, Administrative Assistant for Adult Ministries,
[email protected], 609-953-7333 x107

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FELLOWSHIP myfac.org/adults
MINISTRIES

ALL WOMEN

FELLOWSHIP GROUPS #MOMLIFE LAKE DAYS

Are you interested in joining a fellowship group? Experience June 30, July 7, July 14 | 10 AM–3 PM
what community is all about and make a big church feel small. Camp Fellowship | Free

SENIORS All moms with children are invited to Camp Fellowship for
swimming, fun, and fellowship. Bring your friends and
SAGE BUILDERS neighbors to come out and meet other moms. Don't forget to
pack a bagged lunch and swim gear. See you at the lake!
April 21, 28 | May 12, 19, 26 | June 9, 16, 23
12:30 PM | Fellowship Center MEN

SAGE Builders is a community for retirement-age adults who BAND OF BROTHERS
meet to grow closer to God and friends and to have an impact
on others. SAGE will be doing a study on prayer. Enjoy music, Wednesdays, May 4 – July 13 | 6:30–7:45 AM
a fun activity, a great lunch together, and engaging small Fellowship Center
group discussion.
Band of Brothers meets weekly on Wednesday mornings over
SPECIAL NEEDS breakfast for Biblical teaching and group discussions that will
both encourage and challenge you.
SNOW DEN
This season’s theme is “Called to Persevere.” Learn to trust
Saturday, May 21 | 11 AM–1 PM | The Barn God even through the hardest of trials, and open yourself up
Saturday, June 18 | 11 AM–2 PM | Camp Fellowship to the extraordinary things God can do through you.

SNOW Den events include fellowship, fun, and Bible teaching.
These events are geared towards our special needs participants
ages 18 and up.

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Enjoy these photos from the 2022 Unashamed Conference!

FELLOWSHIP
EVENTS register at myfac.org/events

MARRIAGE MARRIAGE WORKSHOP:
ROMANCE OR ROOMMATES?
Marriage is a reflection of the relationship between Christ and
the church (Ephesians 5:25). It is holy and calls us to righteous Saturday, July 30 | 9 AM–12 PM | Chapel | Register Online
commitment. The Bible calls it a covenant. The following
workshops are designed to help you rise to the challenge of Protect your marriage from rusting from within. Most marriages
true faithfulness in a culture of convenience. don't go down in flames but slowly deteriorate from the inside.
The honeymoon fades away as careers, children, financial
MARRIAGE WORKSHOP: responsibilities, and lawn mowing take priority. Mediocrity
PROTECTING THE PROMISE creeps up, settles in, and the marriage relationship slowly turns
into a business partnership.
Friday, May 20 | 7–9 PM | Chapel | Register Online
How do we reclaim what we once had? All marriages are at risk
Do you want to safeguard your marriage amid the storms of of struggling with "Roommate Syndrome." But what makes this
life? Or are you clearing out the debris and rebuilding your condition extra sneaky and pervasive is that the many things
marriage after the storms have passed? Unfortunately, even in life that brought us to this point weren't necessarily bad.
strong marriages have struggled over the last few years. This Come to this workshop to reclaim and revive your marriage
workshop will give you the tools to help your marriage recover. relationship. Breakfast will be served at this event.
Learn what you can take away from the difficult seasons so you
and your spouse are prepared for other unexpected storms.

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ZACH HUMMER, NEXT GEN PASTOR

YOUNG MARRIEDS MEET MEN
AND MINGLE
NIGHT OF FIRE II
Sunday, June 26 | 3–6 PM | 22 Foxhill Drive, Tabernacle
Free | Register Online Friday, April 29 | 6–9 PM | FAC Courtyard | Free
Register Online
If you're married and in your twenties or thirties, come for
some fantastic food, fun, and fellowship, and meet other Back by popular demand! Two thousand twenty one marked
couples like you! You don't need to be a member of Fellowship the beginning of a men's tradition. After all, what goes together
to participate, so invite your friends to come with you. This better than men and fire? This is the perfect event to invite an
event is free, but please register so that there is plenty of food unbelieving friend or family member and an ideal place to strike
for everyone. up new friendships.

WOMEN MAN NIGHT

MOTHER'S DAY TEA PARTY Thursday, August 25 | 6–8 PM | Camp Fellowship | $5
Register Online
Thursday, May 5 | 9:15–11:15 AM | Upper Room | Free
Register online by April 25 At Fellowship Alliance men are a valued part of our community
worth our investment of time and attention. God has blessed
#Momlife is hosting a tea party in celebration of Mother's Day! our church with a home away from home in the Pine Barrens.
Come enjoy food and fun while you check out what #Momlife Enjoy a lineup of manly outdoor activities at Camp Fellowship!
is all about. Fancy tea-party attire and hats are encouraged,
though not required. This event is for mothers of infants
through high school students. Children's ministry is available
for infants through kindergarteners. The event is free, but
registration is required, so please register by Monday, April 25.

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CLASSES & STUDIES

WOMEN MEN

TRUE WOMAN 201: INTERIOR DESIGN GREAT MEN OF THE BIBLE

Starting Tuesday, April 26 | 9:15–11:15 AM or 7–9 PM Starting Thursday, May 5 | 7–8:30 PM
Upper Room | $14* | Register Online Fellowship Center | Free| Register Online

The Lord is the ultimate Designer, and He has a divine design When God created the earth, He looked on all He had made and
for womanhood. He wants to move in and radically renovate said, “It is good.” Men were in that garden, so it’s good to be a
your heart, forming you into a godly woman from the inside man. Scripture is filled with case studies of men pursuing God’s
out. If you let Him, He'll give you a brand new interior design heart.
to magnify the gospel of Christ to an unbelieving world. The
change won't happen overnight, but the outcome—a heart and In this study, we will look at eight different men of the Bible
character like His—will be grander than anything you could have who were flawed by sin, but displayed the kind of Christ-like
envisioned. It all starts with trusting Him enough to hand Him character critical for empowering godly men to be all that God
the keys to your heart, asking Him to make a beautiful work created them to be.
of art out of your life. This study is for every woman in every
season and circumstance of life!

Note: Because this study will end as students are heading into
summer break, programming for elementary and middle school
children will be provided in the morning for the final weeks of
this study.

*Cost for this study also includes the book and all materials.

NEW STAFF PROFILES

WOMEN'S INITIATIVES

Meghan Preim Meg Preim began working at FAC in 2017 “One of my favorite verses is Proverbs
as the Preschool Ministry Coordinator. In 31:25, which describes a Godly
director of women's initiatives March of this year, Meg stepped into the woman. It says, ‘She is clothed with
role of Head of Women's Initiatives. She strength and dignity, and she laughs
has done an excellent job leading our without fear of the future.’ What a
early childhood ministry, and the adult beautiful picture of a woman who
ministry's staff is thrilled to have her join knows her calling in the Lord and is
the team. at peace with God's will! I pray that
every woman the Lord has called to
She is married to Rob, the Music Director Himself will follow Him in the same
at Fellowship. They have three children: way." —Meg Preim
Cecilia, Hudson, and Hendrix, so she
understands how heavy carrying the
role of wife, mother, and career person
can be!

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NEXT GENERATION

Zach Hummer grew up in Warren County, five children: Josephine, Emily, Samantha, Zach Hummer
New Jersey. He was a volunteer youth Benjamin, and Aaron.
leader for many years before becoming next gen pastor
the youth pastor at Church of Emmanuel "My passion is to help students from age
in Foxboro, Massachusetts, in 2014. Since fourteen through twenty-nine realize
then, he has served in various ministries what it looks like to become an adult,
in the local church, including worship, not just socially or culturally, but also
creative arts, and discipleship. This summer, spiritually. I want to encourage them as
Zach will be stepping into a new role at they hit milestones like responding to
Fellowship as the Next Generation pastor, the gospel, baptism, marriage, and even
which will include high school, college, and church membership.” —Zach Hummer
young adults. Zach and his wife, Anna, have

CONNECTING & COMMUNICATION

Lauren Zerillo This summer, Lauren will be joining the staff “I am passionate about showing others
as leader of church communications and the deep and abiding love that Jesus
communications & connecting our connecting ministry. She has a master's lavishes on each of us. As I take on
degree in administration and leadership the role of Communications and
director and has been working in education for the Connecting Director, it is my desire to
last eleven years where she has developed nurture the intentionality with which
effective methods of communicating with FAC communicates and connects others
students, faculty, and parents as well as to the life-transforming truth of Christ,
administration. Her gifts of communication, living on mission for His glory alone.”
teaching, process development, connecting —Lauren Zerillo
to people, and leadership make her a
terrific addition to our team.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

This summer, Maria DiStasi will be joining department to bring beauty and excellence Maria DiStasi
our staff as a graphic designer. Maria will to our print and digital communications.
be graduating from Grove City College graphic designer
in May with a bachelor’s degree in "I’m excited to have the opportunity
communications studies and a minor in to use the skills God has given me
design. to highlight His message throughout
the church. FAC is such a welcoming
Maria has experience in graphic design, community, and I am so thankful God
event planning, and social media marketing. has led me here!" —Maria DiStasi
She will be working in the communication

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Find
Support

The normal place for people in our congregation to receive the love, support, and care
a church offers is within our Fellowship Groups. But sometimes a crisis comes into our
lives that requires specialized care to help us grow through that crisis. These special
support groups are filled with people who are learning to grow through the same thing

that you are facing and can support you as God leads you to the other side.

If you would like more information, please contact Robin Baer,
[email protected], 609-953-7333 x107.

FELLOWSHIP
SUPPORT myfac.org/support

GRIEF & LOSS RELATIONSHIPS

HELPING HAND GRIEF SUPPORT RELATIONSHIP RECOVERY

Mondays | 7–9 PM | Online & In-Person | Fellowship Center Coming soon

A place to process pain and grief in all relationships broken A group for those living through separation and divorce.
by death, such as the loss of a child, a spouse, friends, and
family members. SOBRIETY & SUBSTANCE
ABUSE SUPPORT
LIVING THROUGH SUICIDE
MEN’S RECOVERY
Third Monday every month | 7–9 PM | Online
Wednesdays | 6–7 PM | In-Person*
A group for those who have lost a loved one through suicide.
A twelve-step recovery program for men struggling with
MENTAL HEALTH addiction to alcohol and drugs centered on the healing power of
Jesus Christ.
LIVING GRACE
WOMEN’S RECOVERY
Thursdays | 7–9 PM | Online & In-Person | Barn 2
Last Saturday of the month | 2–4 PM | In-Person*
A faith-based mental health support group for anyone wanting
support and encouragement while dealing with anxiety or A women’s Christian, solution-based recovery group that blends
depression. the Bible with The Big Book.

PURITY SERENITY SUPPORT

PATHWAY TO PURITY FOR MEN Tuesdays | 7–8:30 PM | Online & In-Person | Barn

Tuesdays | 6:30 AM | Online A group that provides encouragement, strength, support,
and love to individuals who have friends or family members
A program for men who want help living a life of sexual purity struggling with addictive behaviors.
and godliness.

*To protect the privacy of group participants, some of the locations are not listed. 15
Please contact Robin Baer, [email protected], for location information.

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Missions & Service

Go into all
the world

SERVICE PROJECTS REGISTER AT MYFAC.ORG/SERVE

Camp Clean-Up Days Serve Saturday

April 23, 30 | 9 AM–2 PM | Camp Fellowship Saturday, June 4 | 9 AM–12 PM | Various Sites | Register Online
110 Sycamore Ave., Marlton, NJ 08053
Be a blessing to your community! You can help struggling
Help rake leaves, sweep, trim the trails, and clean up to get the people in the community by putting a solid shoulder behind the
camp ready for the summer season. Bring your rake and grab your organizations that meet their needs. It makes a big difference,
gloves! Lunch will be provided. and it’s a lot of fun to serve together! Come to church to sing
and pray, break up into teams, and lend a hand. No one is too
Contact: Pastor Erik Jarvis, [email protected] old or too young to serve! Service opportunities will be at Options
for Women, Seeds of Hope, Urban Promise, Camp Fellowship,
and more.

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pArnodclhaeimsatihdetogothspeeml,t“oGtoheinwtohoallel tchreeawtoiornld.”and

—Mark 16:15

MISSION TRIPS TO SOUTH AFRICA APPLY AT MYFAC.ORG/TRIPS

Kids Camp I Youth Retreat Camp Youth Leadership

June 23 – July 4 July 7 – July 18 Development Camp
Cost: $1,500 + Airfare Cost: $1,500 + Airfare
September 29 – October 10
Kids Camp II Help lead Bible studies and engage in Cost: $1,500 + Airfare
spiritual conversations with youth ages
June 30 – July 11 14 to 18 in a small group atmosphere. Teach leadership sessions, lead daily
Cost: $1,500 + Airfare Pre-trip meetings will fully prepare trip devotions, and encourage the spiritual
members to lead Bible studies and growth of youth leaders ages 14 to
Engage with kids and partner with local provide study materials. 18. Pre-trip meetings will fully prepare
youth to help run camp programs and trip members to lead the sessions and
activities! Activities include songs, Due to the nature of this camp, spiritual devotionals and provide study materials.
crafts, Bible stories, games, skits, and maturity is required for this trip.
small groups. Due to the nature of this camp, spiritual
maturity is required for this trip.

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CHILDREN
& YOUTH

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FROM INFANTS TO GRADE 4
& GROUPS FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 5 TO 12

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WEEKEND SERVICES

Children are a precious gift from God. Our children’s Bible ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
studies and events are planned for the purpose of pointing
young lives to Jesus. We want them to know that He loves K ID BLAST CHURCH
them, is with them, and wants to have a relationship with them.
Kindergarten to Grade 4 | Sundays | 9 & 11 AM Services
SPECIAL NEEDS Fellowship Center

SNOW KIDS Kid Blast Church is a children's program offered during Sunday
worship services. Children will learn gospel-centered lessons
Programs for children with special needs are available on about Jesus in age-based classroom environments. Children are
Sunday mornings by appointment only. engaged through small group teaching and discussions and a
large-group time that focuses on worship and teaching.
CONTACT: Alex Fernholz, [email protected]
MIDDLE SCHOOL
NURSERY & PRESCHOOL
BIBLE STUDY | GRADE 5 TO 8
KID BLAST CHURCH
Sundays | 9 AM | Chapel
Infants to Age 5 | Sundays | 9 & 11 AM Services | Tree House

Kid Blast Church provides an age-based environment during Designed to engage students through relationship building,
all services for children up to age five in the Tree House. There small group discussion, and an emphasis on the gospel.
is also a family room available for families with young children We want students to experience a love for God that will
who would like to worship in the service together. inspire deeper faith, a Christian world view that will lead to
wiser choices, and a love for others that will build stronger
relationships.

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EVENTS register online at myfac.org/events

PARENTS & FAMILIES FIELD DAY

FAMILY CAMP DAY May 22 | 1:00–3:00 PM | FAC CAMPUS

Preschool to Grade 8 Field Day will be a time of team building and fellowship.
June 25 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM | Camp Fellowship Please wear sneakers.

Your family is invited to Camp Fellowship for swimming and fun! CAPTURE THE FLAG
Bring your bathing suit and towel; and hot dogs and chips will
be available for lunch. All children and parents are welcome! June 5 | 1:00–3:00 PM | Fellowship Center
Parents must stay with their children during our
camp day. Play Capture the Flag, followed by a devotional. Please
wear sneakers.
PRESCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
AGE 3 TO 5
GRADE 9 TO 12
PRESCHOOL VBS : HAYDAY
HIGH SCHOOL CAMPING TRIP
July 5–7 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | $25 *Early Bird: $15 by June 15
June 29 – July 1 | $50 | Register Online
HayDay is a 3-day Vacation Bible School where children learn
that Jesus will always love them and His friendship lasts forever. Travel to Hickory Run State Park in Pennsylvania for two
nights of tent or hammock camping. Spend time in the
MIDDLE SCHOOL Word, play games, swim, hike, and enjoy time with other
high school students.
GRADE 5 TO 8
HIGH SCHOOL CAMP BBQ NIGHT
SPORTS & SERVICE NIGHT
July 23 | 6–9 PM | Camp Fellowship | Free
May 14 | 4:00–7:15 PM | Fellowship Center
Come hang out at Camp Fellowship for a bonfire, swimming,
Come for a night of sports and fellowship! Spend a couple s'mores, games, and other activities!
of hours enjoying sports, then attend the 6:00 p.m. worship
service together. Students who attend the sports portion
are expected to stay for the service. Of course, parents are
welcome to play and attend the service too!

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PARENT EDUCATION SEMINAR

Sunday, June 12 | 6:00–7:30 PM | Fellowship Center
Register Online

This seminar is designed specifically for parents with
children in preschool up to grade 12. Special guest
speaker, Shawn Hyland of the Family Policy Alliance, will
discuss laws and learning standards that affect families
and what they can do to hold schools accountable.
The night will feature a Q&A panel including Shawn
Hyland, Pastor Justin Wright, and Pastor Seth McCoy.
Children's Ministry will be provided for infants to
fourth graders.

EVENING MINISTRIES

MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE 5 TO 8 GRADE 9 TO 12

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY

June 28 | July 5, 12, 19, 26 | August 2, 9 Starting Friday, June 10 | 6:30–8:30 PM | Free
6:00–7:30 PM | Fellowship Center | Free
This Bible study is for all high school students who desire to go
Middle school youth group guides students into a meaningful deeper into God's Word and engage in small group discussion.
relationship with God as they study and apply the Bible to their Please contact Glory McCoy, [email protected], for the
lives, pray, worship, and participate in group discussions. Youth location.
group also offers lots of fun with games, skits, and crazy videos.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
MIDDLE SCHOOL HANGOUT
Wednesdays, June 8 – August 10
May 19 | June 9, 23 | July 7 6:00–8:00 PM | The Upper Room | Free
4:00–5:30 PM | Fellowship Center
At high school youth group, you will meet new people, build
All middle school students are invited to hang out in the youth friendships, and learn more about God in a fun and engaging
lounge! Bring your homework or a book to read, or spend time setting. Youth group is for all high school students, so bring
in fellowship with other students. Snacks, a devotional, and your friends!
games will be provided.

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S U M M E R DAY C A M P

CAMP FELLOWSHIP | 110 SYCAMORE AVE, MARLTON, NJ 08053

Come to Camp Wired, our first-ever summer day camp! Get ready for tons of fun in
the natural Pine Barrens! Camp Wired is a high-energy program packed with exciting

activities: swimming, boating, and other water activities on our lake, group games,
pedal cart racing, sports, and crafts. At camp, kids will build relationships and learn

from age-based lessons and devotionals about how we are hard-wired by God.
For questions, contact Alex Fernholz, [email protected], 609-953-73330 x 124

DETAILS

Grades 1 to 8* | July 18–22 | July 25–29 | August 1–5 | August 8–12
8:30–4:00 PM | $199/week** | Register Online

*For students entering grades 1 to 8 in September 2022.
**Please note that if you need to cancel for any reason $50 is non-refundable.

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FOR PARENTS Seewhat
your kids are
learning!

CHILDREN’S CURRICULUM: PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MAY – AUGUST Key Passages (ESV):

The Gospel Project "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is
eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." —Romans 6:23
A Pattern of Disobedience: God's people were in the
promised land, but not all was well. Generation after "And I said: "Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of
generation continued a cycle of sin with troubling unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean
consequences. Because God is just and holy, He did not allow lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!'"
His people's sins to go unchecked. Because He is also loving —Isaiah 6:5
and gracious, He provided forgiveness through repentance.
"In him we have redemption through his blood, the
King Saul: Despite all that God had done for Israel, God's forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his
people continued to rebel against Him. They demanded a grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight."
king, going against God's plan and ignoring His warnings —Ephesians 1:7-8
about how a king would rule them. God provided Israel's
first king, Saul, to rule His people Israel. Christ, the final King,
rules over all people as Savior.

King David: Because of Saul's disobedience, God rejected
him as Israel's first king and chose David to be king. Through
David's family, God brought forth the last King—the
Redeemer Jesus Christ. Jesus is the perfect King who brings
peace and salvation to the world.

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ROYCE ADAMS

Royce Adams grew up in Shamong, New Jersey, and
graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of
Science in Financial Planning.

In February, Royce started working full-time
with our family ministry as a resident. He will be
supporting the middle school ministry by assisting
with curriculum and training leaders. He and his wife
Kelsey live in Shamong with their dog, Nellie.

n e w Sta f f Prof i l e

Sarah Fires

Sarah has attended Fellowship families to live bold, gospel-centered, HANNAH BUTLER
since she was five years old. She kingdom-focused lives.
graduated from Stockton University Hannah Butler grew up in Shamong, New Jersey, and
with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Sarah has been married to her graduated from Seneca High School. She is currently
and The Ohio State University with a husband Chad for 14 years. Their enrolled at Rowan College at Burlington County.
Master in Occupational Therapy. son, Jaxson, will be ten this spring
and their daughter, Jordyn, just Hannah has volunteered on the worship team since
In April, Sarah came on staff as turned five. 2017 and started as a part-time worship ministry
the Early Childhood Coordinator, resident in March. She helps to plan worship services,
providing oversight and Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in scout new music, create vocal arrangements, and
management to all early childhood the LORD with all your heart, audition new vocalists.
programs. She hopes to equip and do not lean on your own
a generation passionate about understanding. In all your ways ANDREW FISHER
pursuing truth and following God's acknowledge him, and he will
call for their lives. "We will tell the make straight your paths." Andrew Fisher grew up in Rancocas, New Jersey,
next generation the praiseworthy where he was homeschooled.
deeds of the Lord, his power, and The world tells us we are capable
the wonders he has done" (Psalm of figuring it out, and we should In February, he started working part-time as a
78:4). In addition, Sarah hopes "follow our heart," but freedom facilities assistant. He assists the facilities staff in
to provide children and families and peace come from trusting cleaning, setting up and tearing down events, and
with teaching, experiences, and God wholly and entirely and not with other tasks related to maintaining the facilities.
resources to build their faith and relying on ourselves. I involve
further their walk with God. God in all my decisions so
that He can direct my steps. It
Sarah is excited to hear, see, and reminds me to surrender to the
love each child intentionally to build Lord and trust that His heart and
a relationship that shows them who plans are good.
Jesus is and teaches them the Word
of God. She is passionate about —Sarah Fires, [email protected]
partnering with and equipping

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JAKE MILLER

Jake Miller grew up in Deptford and moved to Medford, New Jersey, where
he graduated from Shawnee High School. He also attended Rowan College at
Burlington County.

Jake has volunteered with the production team since 2017 and started as a
part-time production ministry resident in February. He assists in the oversight
of camera teams, scheduling, product development, producing in-house video
recordings, and directing the production room.

GIVING “One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds
what he should give, and only suffers want.” –Proverbs 11:24

We should not be surprised that life itself gets behind generosity and pushes against greed because God is generous and He made
everything. Since the church is God’s household, His values are what we desire and find beautiful. God did not spare giving His only
begotten Son for His household (Romans 8:32); we should respond fittingly. Let us not shortchange ourselves from all the blessings
that flow from generous giving.

INCOME offering Q1 Q1 Q1 annual budget
ministry programs jan-mar ‘21 jan-mar ‘22 ytd budget
total income $926,155 $1,061,742 $1,103,000 $4,412,000
$2,014 $56,746 $8,500 $34,000
$928,169 $1,118,488 $1,111,500 $4,446,000

EXPENSE administration/operation $479,259 $644,089 $641,650 $2,566,100
mortgage $297,000 $295,500 $295,500 $1,182,000
programs & ministries $14,355 $64,840 $66,350 $265,900
missions & benevolence $88,955 $119,896 $108,000 $432,000
total expense $879,569 $1,124,325 $1,111,500 $4,446,000
net income $48,600 ($5,837) $0 $0

*Based on a 12 month flat budget. Does not reflect annual cycles of giving and expense.

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myfac.org/give FAC Mobile app via cash/check

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WE'RE HIRING!

There are open positions on the facilities, communications, and pastoral staff. Check out the job
descriptions and apply today!

myfac.org/jobs

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