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“THROUGH
LOVE, SERVE
ONE ANOTHER.”
—GALATIANS 5:13 (ESV)

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"loving god and one another" youth

Pastor Marty Berglund Grades 5 through 12

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news & notes snow (special needs ministry)

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encouragement for the journey opportunities to serve

Laurie Berglund 16

7 venture for young adults

trunked treats & tailgate 17

8 7eventh time down
fac choir
children

Nursery through Grade 4

18 WORSHIP SERVICES

women Saturday: 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
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Nurseries and classes are provided
men during every service for babies
through fourth graders. Ask a
22 greeter for directions to classes.

singles group Interpretation for the hearing
impaired is available during the
23 11:00 a.m. Sunday service.

sage builders, day & evening NEW TO FAC?

24 Stop by the Guest Services area
after worship services. Have some
missions: fasa coffee and snacks and find out
more about FAC.
25
PRAYER LINE
care groups
If you have a prayer request, call
26 609-953-7333, x308. Share this
number with your family and friends
god@work who have needs.

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LOVING GOD AND ONE
ANOTHER
Dear Church Family, gifted and called me to bring people over me to lead us to the smooth
together and to live out a life of unity and operation and better management that I
Many people assume since I’m the love in Christ that will change the world. lack. But all of us together see the same
founding pastor of a church that’s grown goal, which is to love God and love one
so large that I must be highly organized Actually, I believe that’s exactly what another. To do that almost always takes
and even an organizational person. You Jesus was calling His disciples and us to getting connected in a small group of
know, the kind of guy who loves structure do in John 13:34-35. “A new command couples or men or women or people
and ordered formulas to keep everything I give you: Love one another. As I have seeking recovery or a youth group. We
in control and running smoothly. loved you, so you must love one another. are a highly relationally-driven church.
By this everyone will know that you are And I can guarantee you that we want
Well, if you know me very well, you know my disciples, if you love one another.” a relationship with you and we want
that I am organized, personally, and do (NIV) Our being together in love is what to help you develop your personal
see how important it is to structure a draws people to Jesus. relationship with Jesus.
church so it can function smoothly, but I
am not an organizationally driven person. Throughout the many years that God has Our desired future at FAC is a lot like our
In fact, I am a highly relational person and given me the privilege to lead FAC, I’ve past. We want to develop relationships
value relationships far above organization. had one passionate goal. That goal is to with people so they can grow in a
This is one reason I love to randomly talk be “the authentic church” ― not a group relationship with Jesus. I call on all who
to anyone at church who seeks me out. It of people who just sing songs and listen read this to join us. You’ll love it, and
is why I promote the idea of fellowship to sermons, but true lovers of God and together we can grow to be the authentic
so strongly and encourage people to get each other. church God calls us to be.
in small, relationship-driven groups. It
is why I teach that close relationships in Don’t worry, I’ve hired very capable Love Never Fails,
true fellowship with God and one another leaders under me to help us organize
is the missing ingredient in most churches where I am weak. Plus, God has always Senior Pastor Marty Berglund
in America. I believe God himself has provided strong organizational elders

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NEWS & NOTES

FAC Food Pantry Ark of Comfort

For Children’s Breakfast & School Lunches Women who are the primary caregivers for a loved one with
Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia know that some days
In addition to our regularly needed items, the Food Pantry can be really difficult to navigate. It’s hard to watch loved ones
is in need of breakfast items and items to supplement lose more and more of themselves with each passing day.
school lunches for those in need. Please consider donating: It’s often also hard to care for them. It’s a heavy responsibility ―
especially for those doing it mostly alone.
Breakfast Cereals If you would like a safe place to share your caregiver’s journey,
Oatmeal Ark of Comfort provides that opportunity. You can leave the
Pancake Mix place where you give care and come to a place where you can
Jellies receive care.
Peanut Butter Ark of Comfort meets at FAC on the first Thursday of each
Maple Syrup month. Upcoming meetings will be held on October 4 and
Granola Bars November 1 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Individual Fruit Cups If you are interested in joining the group, contact Debby
Individual Applesauces Pagano, 609-413-4497; or Debbie Schneck, 609-953-7333, x125;
Fruit Snacks or [email protected].
Pretzels
Popcorn Be the Bridge is a place for Christians to develop Biblical tools
Crackers that empower them to be the bridge between people divided
Juice Boxes by racial and cultural differences, thereby bringing healing and
Small Waters transformation to communities.
What: "Discussions & Desserts"
Regularly Requested Items When: Sunday, October 21
Where: The Atrium
Canned fruits & vegetables Time: 12:30 p.m., following the worship service
Canned tuna, soups, beans
Boxes of mashed potatoes, stuffing, Announcements
macaroni & cheese, pasta
Tomato/spaghetti sauce If you have an engagement, wedding, graduation, birth, or other
Rice family announcement you would like to share, send an e-mail
Snacks (pretzels, crackers) and photo to Lynn Guise, [email protected], by the 5th of the
Toiletries and cleaning products month prior to publication date.
Napkins
Toilet Paper 5
Paper Towels

Drop-off bins are located in the Atrium. Every item
donated is greatly appreciated!

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PRAY
WITHOUT CEASING

FEONRCOTUHREAJGEMouErNneTy
Iknow I mentioned a few months I wrote in the margin of the book verses like “pray without ceasing” and
ago about a book that I was really that that’s why God wants us to pray “be holy as I am holy.” They seemed
enjoying ― Union with Christ, by without ceasing! It’s not a command to set the bar higher than I would
Rankin Wilbourne. I read it first that He’s requiring of us because He’s ever be able to jump. But instead of
in the winter, skimmed back through set such a high bar. It’s an invitation seeing certain things in Scripture as
it in the spring, and then soaked in it that is astounding. He loves us so unattainable commandments, what
some more over the summer. Why? much that He wants us to talk to Him if instead I were able to see them as
Because it held truths that seemed so constantly ― to stay in touch with Him invitations to a whole new way of
important to me that I didn’t want to every minute. That is unparalleled living ― a way of celebrating the
risk forgetting them. intimacy! astounding reality that Christ actually
desires to live His perfect life through
The big idea of the book is that nothing I’m married so this analogy really my very-imperfect self! I don’t ever
is more basic or central to knowing and captured my attention. My husband want to forget that.
enjoying God than union with Christ. loves me dearly, but take my word for
It’s what is at the heart of the Christian it: he would NEVER want me talking to Laurie loves to receive comments! Send
faith, and yet many of us don’t clearly him every waking moment. For sure! her an e-mail, [email protected].
understand how to live in the reality of But God treasures me on a whole
the fact that Christ actually lives within other level. He invites me to talk to
us and we are now abiding in Him! Him without ceasing, to find joy in Him
every moment, and to be thankful in
One of the ideas in the book that I all of it because He is with me!
loved so much was how he explained
the vital role of prayer in our ability This author’s view of prayer helped me
to be united with Christ. He said, make a shift in focus that I’ve needed
“Prayer is to union with Christ what to make for years ― a reframing that
conversation is to marriage; it’s how I’ve wanted to see happen. In the
the union remains vital.” past, I’ve gotten discouraged about

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Friday, October 26 | 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Church Road Parking Lot

come as early as 5:00 pm to set up!

Every year, right around Halloween, the FAC parking lot is turned into a festive
alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. Trunked Treats is the perfect opportunity to

invite friends and neighbors to join you at FAC for lots of fun!
We need lots of trunks!

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CHILDREN’S Children's Ministry Team: Alex Tracey, Kristi Peterson, Pastor Justin Wright, and Meg Preim
MINISTRIES
Volunteers Needed
Babies through Grade 4
Volunteers are needed for Children’s Ministries. If you would like more information,
nursery contact Kristi Peterson, [email protected].

held during all worship services PRESCHOOL: NURSERY THROUGH PRE-KINDERGARTEN

• Infants (newborns through 14 months) Memory Verse for the Quarter
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that
• Toddlers (15 through 24 months) bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

preschool & PRESCHOOL LESSONS
elementary
Oct. 6/7― I can show gentleness. (Luke 15:11-32)
• K ID BLAST CHURCH Oct. 13/14 ― I can show self-control. (Exodus 19-20:23; 32)
Age 25 months through Grade 4 Oct. 20/21― God gives me the fruit of the Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-23)
Held during all worship services Oct. 27/28 ― God made me. (Genesis 1, 2)

• K ID BLAST SUNDAY NIGHT CLUBS ELEMENTARY: KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 4
Age 4 through Grade 4
6:00 p.m. at FAC Memory Verses for the Quarter
October to December: “I am the vine; you are branches. Whoever abides in me and I
snow buddies & in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”
resources John 15:5

for children with special needs Weeks 1, 2, and 3: “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love,
Babies through Grade 8 joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”
(Galatians 5:22-23a)
Held on Sunday mornings at 11:00
in the Fellowship Center in Rooms Starting week 4: “Lord God, with your great power you made the earth and the sky.
B-7 and B-8. There is nothing too hard for you to do.” (Jeremiah 32:17)

contacts

Children's Ministry Director
Justin Wright
[email protected]

Preschool Ministry Coordinator
Meghan Preim
[email protected]

Preschool Volunteer Coordinator
Kristi Peterson
[email protected]

Elementary Intern
Alex Tracey
[email protected]

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ELEMENTARY LESSONS
Oct. 6/7― Goodness is doing what is right. (1 Samuel 24:1-20)
Oct. 13/14― Self-Control is thinking before I act. (Luke 4:1-13)
Oct. 20/21― The Holy Spirit produces fruit in my life. (Galatians 5:22-23)
Oct. 27/28 ― God is all-powerful. (Genesis 1-2)

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

DANIELLE CATANDO

In which ministry do you serve? could ignore what I already knew God was changed each time I am around the kids,
pulling me to do. witnessing some of God’s greatest work,
I serve in Kid Blast, which includes and it is everywhere in this ministry!
Kindergarten through Grade 4. What do you enjoy most about
serving? What would you like others to
How did you get involved in the know about serving in Children’s
elementary ministry? It’s tough to say what I enjoy most without ministry?
sounding selfish. I enjoy the absolute gift
In 2015 while my four daughters were I was given to grow closer to God while You will be changed. If you have
participating weekly in programs on getting back into a teaching setting and considered getting involved in Children’s
Sundays and the older three were also hopefully impacting kids in a positive way. Ministries, I assure you that not only will
singing in the children’s choir, I had a Honestly, I feared I’d regret giving up the the amazing children touch your heart,
nagging feeling that I wanted to be more very little time I had to myself in order to but the team you will join is incredibly
involved somehow. I didn’t dare mention plan lessons or adjust schedules when it dedicated and will make you feel welcome.
it out loud to anyone because I was afraid was my turn to teach. I did often struggle
to commit to anything on a regular basis. to find time to start planning, yet once I I am not any more or less busy than
At that time, it felt like I was living in a did I found myself getting lost in the Bible you. We all have our craziness, and I am
constant state of sabotage each time I for hours. certainly not better than you! I simply just
tried to plan anything further than a week agreed to give it a shot and feel that we’re
in advance. Someone was always sick or This experience started as a desire to stay all in this together. I sometimes feel guilty
there was a family event that required a involved with my kids and their peers and that I get more out of serving than the kids
couple hours of driving. I went back to “give back,” but it has created so much get out of me being here for them, but
work while sports and changing schedules personal growth. Before volunteering, I then I am reminded that we are serving
started to hit, and I was even starting to used to feel so thankful when I dropped Him first.
coach. How could I possibly do anything my kids off at their classrooms. I was
else? eager for just one hour of peace. Now I When my life has its turmoil, which it does,
love being the person who helps convince and I am struggling to find the ground
Well, soon after ignoring my own inner a timid child to stay with us so his/her beneath my feet, I am reminded to trust
turmoil, I received a letter from Julie parents can enjoy a service, too. I love God and am able to catch my breath. We
Durdin, who was leading the Children’s never knowing when my presence will are all struggling to find balance between
Ministry and Kingdom Kids’ Choir at the make a difference. I love when parents kids, work, relationships, family, illnesses,
time. The letter outlined the need for help, tell me that their kids came home excited money, etc. I am certain that if I had not
and I knew before I finished reading that about the lessons or when a child runs started to get more involved a few years
my answer would be yes. I had no idea back for just one more hug before going ago, my life would be very different today.
how I’d pull it off, but there was no way I home. I love not knowing how I will be
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VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED

We are looking for volunteers to serve as
small group leaders for the high school
ministry on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
If you have questions, contact Eddie
Jurimas, [email protected].

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Pastor Russ Batten, Pat Vickery, Pastor Erik Jarvis, Pastor Eddie Jurimas

UPCOMING EVENTS

MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL CONNECT ON
INSTAGRAM
Level 5 & Planet 678 Ministries Impact Ministries LVL 5 & Planet
For Students in Grades 5‒8 For Students in Grades 9‒12 FACmiddleschool
Impact
SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP MONDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP FAChighschool

6:00 to 8:00 p.m. | FAC | Free 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | FAC | Free CALENDAR
October 21; November 4, 11, 18 October 1, 22; November 5, 12, 19 Pick up a copy of the
(No youth group on October 7, 14 and 28) (No youth group on October 8, 15 and 29) current calendar at
FAC, or view it online at
GRAPPLE BIBLE STUDY FIELD DAY www.myfac.org/
youthcalendar.
September 23 to November 18 | Grades 5-7 October 8 |1:00 to 2:30 p.m. | Register Online
Grapple meets during the 9:00 and 11:00 Sunday Drop off and pick up is at Bob Bende Park, 291 CONTACT
morning worship services. Medford/Mt. Holly Rd., Medford. Register online. If you have questions about
It’s free! the youth groups, contact
PUMPKIN BASH Pat Vickery, [email protected].
LATE NITE
October 7 | 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. | $5 REGISTER ONLINE
Join us for lunch at the Youth Offices followed by October 26 | 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. | Youth Lounge Events that require
some unbelievably crazy games that may include Spend the evening in the Youth Lounge for a registrations can be found at
pumpkins and rotten fruit. relaxing time to hang out with friends. Have myfac.org/events.
a cup of coffee, pull out a board game, and
This will be one fall festival that you will not join the laughter throughout this casual and 11
want to miss! Cost is $5.00 for online registration, conversational night. It’s free!
$10.00 at the door.
7EVENTH TIME DOWN TOUR
NIGHT GAME
October 28 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Register Online
October 19 | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. |Camp FAC Join us for a great time of music featuring 7Eventh
Register online. It’s free! Time Down, Rhett Walker Band and OBB. Cost for
general admission is $22.00; VIP is $30.00; groups
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH RETREAT of 10 or more, $18.00 per person.

February 15 to 17 | $160 | Register Online Service Opportunity
We are very excited to be partnering with three Listen for details at Youth Group about serving at
other churches to host our very own multi-church the 7Eventh Time Down Tour on October 28.
retreat weekend.

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Special Needs Outreach & Witness

SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY NEWS
MINISTRIES
Memory Verse: "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one
For Children, Youth, & Adults with another.” John 13:35
Special Needs
WHAT WE'RE STUDYING THIS MONTH
snow buddies &
resources program Each month we break our Scripture into sections to cover it entirely and encourage
repetition for a greater understanding of each verse. At the end of the month, the class
SNOW Buddies & Resources for members will not only know the Scripture, but how to use it in prayer.
children with special needs meets
on Sunday mornings at 11:00 in the Week 1 ― God's love is indescribable. (Psalm 147:4)
Fellowship Center, Rooms B-7 and Week 2 ― Love yourself. (Psalm 139:13-15)
B-8. Week 3 ― Love one another. (Psalm 145:9)
Week 4 ― Jesus loves me. (Psalm 59:16, Psalm 63:3)
friendship bible class
SNOW DEN: FOR TEENS & ADULTS
grade 9 through adults
October 19
The Friendship Bible Class for This month, SNOW Den will meet on October 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Costumes are
teens and adults meets on welcome!
Sunday mornings in the Worship There is a fee of $5.00. Please note that SNOW Den will not be meeting on October 5.
Center during the 9:00 service. For more information, contact Rob and Becca Eiler, [email protected], or leave a
message at 609-953-7333, x304.
snow den

SNOW Den for teens and adults with
special needs meets on the first and
third Fridays of each month from
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Fellowship
Center.

Contact: [email protected].

join our group VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
on facebook!
ALANA GOULD
To join, go to
facebook.com/groups/snowFAC.

Alana Gould has served in several church has given Alana many opportunities frequently shares with her friends how
ministries within FAC throughout the past to do that. much you can learn about yourself from
four years but found her joy in our SNOW serving in ministry.
Ministry, and the past two years have been Alana says that "serving in Children's
dedicated to SNOW. She serves as our lead Ministries is so rewarding. Knowing that She says, "God does amazing things
“buddy” during Fresh Hope meetings. we are teaching children about God, who when you serve Him. He uses these
He is, who He wants them to be, and opportunities to teach strengths and
At six months of age, Alana was adopted then seeing them develop their faith is weaknesses in yourself, and He will mold
from Guatemala. Alana shared that her such a privilege.” Alana has found her call you into a more Godly person. It's so much
mother always taught her the importance while loving and working with children fun! I love kids!"
of giving back to others. Growing up in and adults with various disabilities. She

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GROUP ATTENTION, SMALL GROUP
LEADERS: THERE’S A NEW WAY
SERVICE TO SERVE!

PROJECTS Is your group looking for a future service project?
Check out the new DIY Service Projects!
myfac.org/leaderresources
Click on Leader Resources at www.myfac.org/
leaderresources to find opportunities to serve together
as a group.

Our goal this year is to have each small group serve
at least one time this fall semester, and this new page
makes it fast and easy to get a jump start on your
next service project. Serving together is a great way for
your group to connect with one another as well as
connect with God’s work by meeting various needs
in and around our community.

What are you waiting for? Get out there and serve!

What Groups Are Saying About Their Serving Experiences…

“THEY WANTED TO HEAR “WE INCLUDED OUR CHILDREN…”
ABOUT JESUS…”
Our miniChurch completed its second service project recently,
We prepared soup and other food locally and participating in a local park clean-up. We included our children
then traveled to Camden to feed the homeless. in the activity and had a wonderful afternoon. Praise the Lord
We also gave out other items we had purchased for bringing us all together.
in advance to help such as socks, tooth brushes,
soap, washcloths, etc. Many in our group were —Potter miniChurch
apprehensive since this was their first time, but
once we got started everyone was fully engaged “GOD ALLOWED US TO BUILD
and quickly forgot about their own nervousness. MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS...”
Most commented later about how appreciative
the people were and how much they wanted We gathered and delivered groceries to a local refugee family,
to hear about Jesus. They came to us not only consisting of a widowed mother and her three small children.
looking for food, but also looking for prayer. I God allowed us to build meaningful relationships with this
think we all left with a greater sense of what it family as a result of delivering groceries, and we’ve been able
means to love all God's people no matter their to help them in various ways. They’ve been out to the Fresh
circumstances. We also discovered what can Hope program and to the lake at Camp FAC. We’ve learned
happen when we are obedient to God and put not to underestimate what God can do when we are willing to
aside our own fears. God is amazing. take the first step in meeting the practical needs of others.

—Gutekunst miniChurch —Gager miniChurch

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SERVING
SHAPES
US AS
PEOPLE OF
COMPASSION

FIND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Our Christian life always flourishes and grows when we serve
others. Serving is transformational because it shapes us as
people of compassion and care.
The idea of serving is central to Christianity, and it is radical.
Why? In many religions, gods are served by human hands out
of fear of wrath. However, we serve because of what we see in
God’s own nature exemplified by Jesus in what He has done for
us. Jesus came into this world to serve and not to be served.
Serving is that simple step that keeps us healthy and growing as
followers of Jesus. You have an opportunity this fall to serve in
many ways.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

• Stop by the Service Desk in the Atrium.
• Go to www.myfac.org/serve.

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BAKE SNOWY DAY HELP

Show your appreciation for teachers, Prepare a team to be ready to shovel snow
policemen/women, firemen/women, from the sidewalks and/or brush off the cars
local DMV workers. Add a note expressing of those working the late shift.
appreciation.

HELP THE HOMELESS HELP FOR SENIORS

Your group can work with a homeless shelter Visit seniors at a local assisted care facility.
to prepare meals or you can make sandwiches “Adopt” a senior and send him/her cards,
and distribute them with personal messages letters. Visit often. Seniors living at home may
about God’s love. Make care packages need help with cooking, cleaning, organizing,
and keep them in your car, being aware of and transportation.
opportunities for distribution.

GIFT CARDS BLOCK PARTIES

Collect gift cards for school supplies, the FAC Organize parties with your miniChurch
Care Center, single moms, etc. members and have potluck and/or volleyball,
etc. Questions about your church and small
group will arise.

JUST A FEW SUGGESTIONS! FIND WHAT WORKS FOR YOU, YOUR
FAMILY, OR GROUP AT WWW.MYFAC.ORG/SERVE.

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VENTURE

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Young Adults

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WE’RE HOSTING A CONCERT!

sunday, october 28
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Join us for a great time of music featuring 7Eventh
Time Down, the Rhett Walker Band, and OBB.

Cost for general admission is $22.00; VIP is $30.00;
groups of 10 or more, $18.00 per person.
Register online at www.myfac.org/events.

WANT TO SING WITH
THE FAC CHOIR?

The choir is beginning to practice for the Christmas cantata
entitled “The King Is Here.” If you would like to join the group,
practices are held every Wednesday at 7:30 at the Worship
Center.
In addition to the annual Christmas cantata, the choir leads the
worship during services on the third weekend of each month.

Contacts

Tommy Calisterio, [email protected]
Pastor Doug Ingram, [email protected]

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Women
Fresh Hope For Single Moms IF:Table

Sunday, October 21 | 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. | FREE Friday, October 19 | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Fellowship House

Fresh Hope is a ministry for single moms and grandmoms who “They broke bread in their homes and ate together
are raising children under the age of 23 and individuals with with glad and sincere hearts.” Acts 2:46
special needs under the age of 28. Fresh Hope connects single
moms to God’s love through friendships, encouragement, and The aWAKEN ministry invites you to IF:Table on the third Friday
support. Along with a dinner, there is a lesson followed by of every month. We believe the table is a place to gather
small-group discussions. women, share a simple dinner, and discuss real stories and
Christ-centered conversations. If:Table is a time for a whole lot
Free dinner will be provided for you and your children. At of laughter and maybe a few tears, but time that leaves us with
6:00 p.m., children's and youth programs will be available, glad hearts, full hearts, and grateful hearts.
including Kid Blast Clubs, Level 5, and Planet 678. Childcare
will be provided for children ages three and younger. The cost is $5.00. Please register so we can be prepared for you
for dinner: www.myfac.org/events.
Note: All children must be registered one week prior to the
meeting in order to have childcare. Also, when you register, let Deepening Groups
us know if you have a child with special needs. There is no cost
to attend Fresh Hope. New Deepening Groups will be starting this fall. Is it time for you to
join a Deepening Group? A Deepening Group provides a covenant
Register at www.myfac.org/events or call Debbie Schneck, community for maturing Christians where you can experience:
609-953-7333, x125.
• COMMUNION – Develop a deeper intimacy with
FRESH HOPE CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
the Trinity.
Sunday, October 21 | 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
• COMMUNITY – Be part of a group that will encourage
The Fresh Hope Clothes Boutique in the basement of the Care
Center will be open to all single moms on Sunday, October 28, and challenge.
from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
• MINISTRY – Support and serve others as you pursue your
Please note: We no longer have a Fresh Hope Food Pantry. If
you need food, contact the Care Center, [email protected]. place and purpose in the Kingdom of God.
Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Evening hours are available by appointment. To join a Deepening Group, go to www.myfac.org/women and
click on Deepening Groups. Complete the Participant Interest
18 Form.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Green, [email protected].

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Toy &

Clothing

EXCHANGE

October 23

Fellowship Center
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

,

All items are FREE! Here's how it works -
Questions? Contact Debbie Schneck,
609-953-7333, x125; [email protected]. • Drop off your donations any time during the day of
the event up until 7:00 p.m. You don't have to donate
Items to shop!

• Children’s clothing sizes: Newborn to 14/16 • Shop from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your own shopping
(sorted by size and gender, if possible) bags ― or a truck if you are in need of large items.

• Maternity clothes • All items are FREE!
• Baby equipment (cribs, pack ‘n-plays, high chairs,
• All remaining items will be donated to charity.
strollers, etc.)
• Children’s toys (in working condition), books, & DVD’s This is a "kid-free" event. No exceptions, please.

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BAND OF BROTHERS

"I searched for a man among them who would build up the

wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that

I would not destroy it; but I found no one.”

Ezekiel 22:30 (NASB)

Stand in the Gap This series will challenge and equip us with powerful
tools to help us accomplish our call.
Band of Brothers continues its study this month of a
new series entitled Stand in the Gap. Join us for a continental breakfast on Wednesdays in
the Fellowship Center, 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. Donations
As men, we are called to stand in the gap in our are accepted.
marriage, family, workplace, and community; but
are we willing? No registration is needed. If you have questions,
contact Michael More`, [email protected].

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Men

Catalyst 33: A Man and His Work Men’s Bible Studies

God created work to be good ― but it doesn’t always feel that • Friday mornings at the Medport Diner | 6:30 a.m.
way. Join us every Thursday in October at 7:30 p.m. in the
Fellowship Center to look at what God says about our work. C ontact George Bradley for details,
[email protected].
Cost: $20.00. Register at www.myfac.org/events.
• Saturday mornings in The Barn | 7:30 a.m.
Contact Dave Stow for details, [email protected].
Contact Rick Kushay for details,
[email protected].

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Singles

FOR MEN AND WOMEN, AGES 21 AND UP Contacts

October 6 and 20 | 7:45 p.m. | The Chapel Women: Amanda Buck, 856-371-3806
Men: Charles Fox, 609-458-8909
The Comeback: It’s Not Too Late and
You’re Never Too Far

Feeling like you’ve blown it? Reached the point of no return? Your life hasn’t
gone as planned? If so, you are not alone. We all know what it feels like to
have life disappoint us and not work out as we’d hoped. We all know what it’s
like to long for something different, something better, and something more.

This video study by Louis Giglio shows that God can use our mess and still
make a masterpiece. Our current circumstances do not get the final say in
our lives.

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Sage Builders

daytime Evening

Looking for a blessed life? Mondays, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Join SAGE Builders, Daytime, to find out how to have a blessed life as The SAGE Builders evening group is studying
we look in detail at Psalm 1. John Piper is leading us via video through the book of Daniel using Chris Hodges’ book,
a verse by verse, word by word understanding of this well-known The Daniel Dilemma: How to Stand Firm and
Psalm. It’s not too late to join. We’ll meet on the following dates at Love Well in a Culture of Compromise. Cost of
12:30 in the Fellowship Center: $20.00 includes a study guide and book.

October 11, 18, and 25 October 1, 8, 22, 29
November 8 and 15 October 15 (not meeting)

We’ll have a meal together, enjoy good fellowship, and then see a 10 Sage Builders, Evening, meets in the Upper
to 15-minute video. Finally, we’ll move into small groups where we’ll Room, which is above the Atrium.
be able to discuss and apply what we’ve learned.
For more information contact Ed Brokhoff,
The study is open to any adult and is sponsored by Sage Builders. 609-200-2019, or [email protected].
For more information contact Pastor Glenn Kantner, glenn@myfac.
org, or 609-953-7333, x106. If you’ve never been to Sage Builders, let
us know you are coming so we’ll have enough food for everyone.

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FASA Benefit Concert month! Please pray for Jody and Kathy, the
South African leaders, the FAC leaders, and all
“CHRISTMAS TOGETHER” WITH the students involved in this conference. The
PAUL BALOCHE & FRIENDS FAC team will have a time of celebration and
sharing a few weeks after they return.
DECEMBER 7 AT FAC
How can you bring hope to youth in Southern
Celebrate Christmas with your friends and family ― Africa? There are lots of ways, and one is to go!
while impacting the global family of God! Share the love of Jesus in Southern Africa in 2019!
Tentative trip dates are listed below, and you can
You’re invited to join us for an evening of worship learn more and apply at www.myfasa.org/trips.
celebrating the miracle of the first Christmas more
than 2,000 years ago. Together we will bring glory Tentative Trip
to the Lord and take time to make this a truly Dates for 2019
Merry Christmas! We will also look at the miracle
of what God is doing in Southern Africa through March 14‒26: Children’s Day Camp
FASA today. March 21‒April 2: Children’s Day Camp
May (TBD): Young Adult Mentoring Trip
Tickets are $20 per person. To purchase, go to June 13‒25: Children’s Day Camp
www.myfasa.org. June 20‒July 2: Children’s Day Camp
June 27‒July 9: Youth Camp
Ministry Update September 19‒October 1: Youth Leadership Camp

After a great summer of camp ministry, Jody CONNECT WITH US! www.myfasa.org
and Kathy Adams, on-site ministry leaders,
have been working with teens and young adults fasa_fac FASAfac @facFASA fasafac
in the public schools and at the FASA Lodge &
Conference Center.

They’ve also been hard at work praying and
preparing for the International Leadership
Academy hosted at the Lodge, occurring early this

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CARE MINISTRIES

SPIRITUAL & EMOTIONAL CARE

addiction recovery path to purity wings (Walking in God’s Strength)

For help towards God and sobriety For those struggling with sexual sins For families of loved ones with eating
disorders
• for men • men First and third Wednesdays
Wednesdays, Room C-12, 7:00 p.m. T uesdays, 6:30 a.m. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Fellowship House

[email protected] Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Contacts: [email protected],
609-953-7333, x312 (Leave a message.) Contact: [email protected] or [email protected], and
6 09-953-7333, x311. (Request location, [email protected]
• for women times, dates; leave a message.)
Contact Deborah Ryder for location, COUNSELING
times, and dates. • women
609-304-5417 Contact: [email protected] or pastoral counseling
609-953-7333, x316. (Request location,
grief recovery times, dates; leave a message.) For appointments, call
609-953-7333, x129.
• Helping Hand Grief Support relationship recovery (Leave a message.)
For adults who are grieving due to a loss
For men and women who are going
Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Chapel through separation or divorce

• Living through Suicide Contact: Jim Mather,
For those who are grieving because of a 609-953-7333, x316
loss due to suicide [email protected]

Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Chapel serenity support

• Bereavement Support for Substance For those with loved ones with substance
Addiction abuse issues
For those who have suffered a loss due
to substance abuse Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., The Barn.
Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Chapel
Contact: Joyce Gilmore,
Contacts: Wanda and George Stein, [email protected] or
609-953-7333, x309 609-953-7333, x314 (Leave a message.)

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GOD@WORK...

In the Life of Rebecca Warren

“ The second-born of six children, Rebecca Warren grew up as the
daughter of a pastor in what she describes as a typical Christian home.
Because I didn’t She attended church and youth group regularly. Rebecca remembers
understand God’s seeing a reenactment of Jesus dying on the cross when she was eleven
grace, I traveled years old. She leaned in and whispered to a friend, “That’s just fake
blood they’re using.” The friend responded, “Maybe so, but Jesus
down a path of actually went through that for you. Think about it.” She went home that
rebellion. night and prayed to accept Jesus Christ as her Savior.

26 Looking back, Rebecca recognizes that she still didn’t fully comprehend
God’s grace. “My relationship with God was based on rules. Follow the
rules, and do what you’re supposed to do, or you’ll be punished. This
was my understanding of God, and it missed the mark entirely. Because I
didn’t understand God’s grace, I traveled down a path of rebellion.”

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Rebecca would eventually come to an was miserable and I blamed him for all I wasn’t willing to admit my wrongdoings
understanding of God’s grace because my problems.” and deal with the consequences of my
her rebellion would lead her to a place actions.”
in which she desperately needed to Rebecca’s increasing distance from God,
experience it. her frustration with her marriage, and Rebecca went on to have another affair.
her determination to live life on her own When this one came to light as well, she
The Slow Fade terms resulted in a devastating blow to was at rock bottom. It was a dark time for
her family: Rebecca became involved in her marriage, for her personal life, and for
“I met my husband at work in my early an extramarital affair. her entire family.
twenties. We got married and started our
life together, expanding our family with “I went looking for happiness outside my Hope and Healing
four children. During this season of life, I marriage. I had an affair, and I also
grew farther and farther away from God, began speaking to men online through After the second affair was discovered,
kind of doing my own thing.” various means.” Rebecca reached out for help and began
attending the Women’s Redemption
“My husband grew up in an abusive Rebecca couldn’t hide her betrayal for long. Group at FAC. Her involvement with this
household. He was raised completely Her husband discovered her affair, and her group helped her to finally grasp God’s
differently from the way I was raised, marriage deteriorated even more. love and grace. “It was a place where other
and this resulted in a lot of conflict. I women could relate to what I was going
“When my husband found out about the through. They helped me to understand
affair, I was still very bitter and angry. God’s love for me. They also helped me
to understand God’s forgiveness.”

Rebecca pinpoints her participation
in this group as a point at which she no
longer felt alone in her struggle.
Through the fellowship she found in the
Women’s Redemption Group, Rebecca
came to a clearer understanding of how
to accept God’s forgiveness for herself
and turn away from her rebellious
choices. Her relationship with the Lord
became intimate, perhaps for the first
time in her life.

Rebecca and her husband also sought
to heal their relationship. They received
marriage counseling through the church,
and have been working for several years
now to repair the damage of the affairs.

Rebecca emphasizes that her husband’s
choice to remain committed and work on
their marriage has been a true model of
Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind to one another,
tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as
God in Christ forgave you.”

“I thank God that my husband chose to
extend grace to me by staying and working
things out.”

“I thank God that my husband Robert chose to extend grace to
me by staying and working things out.”

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Living in Grace God, especially when it comes to my The Women’s Redemption Group
marriage. I’m very thankful for the is for women who struggle with
Rebecca has now fully experienced God’s resources FAC provided to help me get to emotional and/or physical temptation.
mercy and grace, and she is living as where I am today.” For more information about this
someone who is dearly loved and forgiven. confidential group, please contact
However, she must still face the practical Rebecca wants other women who are [email protected].
consequences of the decisions she made facing similar circumstances to know that
when she was living for herself. there is hope for healing.

“I have learned to be very humble. It is a “Struggling with purity can be so isolating
continual process to repair the damage as a woman. It’s something you don’t talk
done by the affairs. I wake up every day about. The Redemption Group provided
with the goal of living intentionally to a safe place to be open. God has brought
earn the trust of my husband, my children, me so much grace, redemption, love, and
my family, and my friends.” acceptance through this group. I would
encourage any woman who needs help
“The decisions I made were life-altering. in this area to come out and take the first
Now and in the future, I must make a step toward redemption.” †
daily decision to live a life that honors

There is HOPE for HEALING!

What's Your god at
work story?

Do you have a story you would like to
share?

We would especially like to know the
circumstances that led you to give
your life to Jesus, trusting Him for your
salvation. How has your life changed as a
result of your decision to follow Him?

Perhaps your story could be printed in
the Connection. If you would like more
information, send an e-mail to Lynn Guise,
[email protected].

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DATE BUDGET ACTUAL DIFFERENCE

General Fund 8.5 $ 66,731 $ 73,885 $ 7,154
8.12 $ 66,731 $ 48,062 $ ( 18,669)
8.19 $ 66,731 $ 59,840 $ ( 6,891)
8.26 $ 66,731 $ 59,559 $ ( 7,172)




Total $ 266,924 $ 241,346 $ ( 25,578)
Year-to-Date $2,268,854 $2,207,299 $ ( 61,555)

Missions Fund 8.5 $ 4,646 $ 5,322 $ 676
8.12 $ 4,646 $ 4,086 $( 560)
8.19 $ 4,646 $ 5,659 $ 1,013
8.26 $ 4,646 $ 3,807 $( 839)

$ 18,584
$ 157,964

Total $ 18,874 $ 290
Year-to-Date $ 195,037 $ 37,073

Benevolence Fund $ 1,901
$ 2,920
8.5 $ 2,468
8.12 $ 1,709
8.19
8.26 $ 8,998
$ 90,754

Total $ 29,321
Year-to-Date $ 25,191
$ 17,472
Kingdom Vision Fund 8.5 $ 10,769
8.12
8.19 $ 82,753
8.26 $ 648,591




Total
Year-to-Date

DATE ADULTS WORKERS CHILDREN TOTAL



8.5 1417 65 178 1660

8.12 1365 63 190 1618

8.19 1346 59 191 1596

8.26 1507 62 161 1730



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

We conduct regular financial reviews to determine whether ministry expenses need to be trimmed.

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Adults Women Men of Iron Special Needs

Alpha Carol Batten, x109 Bill Cariss Justin Wright, x141
[email protected]
Explore the meaning of life [email protected] [email protected]
Dave and Judi Shoemaker Timothy Project
609-504-2745 Ministry Assistant Friendship Bible Class
Rodney Sager
After Alpha Debbie Schneck, x125 [email protected] Melissa King, x304
[email protected] 856-924-4631 [email protected]
Joe Jalkiewicz
[email protected] aWAKEN Velocity Men’s Groups SNOW Buddies & Resources
609-760-3001
Monika Tockstein Pastor Erik Rebstock, x116 Richelle Lee, x304
Marriage Matters 609-268-1238 [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
Steve and Julie Durdin, x315 Children SNOW Den
[email protected] Deepening Groups
Justin Wright, x141 Rob & Becca Eiler, x304
miniChurches & Jennifer Green [email protected]
Small Groups 856-985-5524 [email protected]
[email protected] Other Ministries
Pastor Dave Krilov, x105 Kid BLAST Preschool
[email protected] Fresh Hope, x125 Camp FAC
(Birth-Kindergarten)
SAGE Builders (Daytime) Debbie Schneck • Kristi Peterson, x117 609-714-4035
[email protected] [email protected]
Pastor Glenn Kantner, x106 [email protected]
[email protected] #Momlife • Meghan Preim, x101 Guest Services

SAGE Builders (Evening) Michele Fleckenstein [email protected] Pastor Doug Bazigian, x128
609-654-2796 [email protected]
Ed Brokhoff [email protected] Kid BLAST Elementary
609-200-2019 Hospitality
[email protected] Walking in Grace (Grades 1-4)
Alex Tracey, x124 Ed & Deb Jurimas, x127; x119
Young Adults Jill Borsky [email protected] [email protected]; [email protected]
609-760-5354
Venture [email protected] Youth Prayer Line

Rob Fleckenstein Men Pastor Erik Jarvis, x118 Mike Koehl, x308
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
Ushers & Greeters
Pastor Erik Rebstock, x116 Ministry Assistant
Pastor Doug Bazigian, x128
[email protected] Pat Vickery, x132 [email protected]
[email protected]
Band of Brothers Breakfasts
Level 5 (Grade 5)
Michael More’
[email protected] Pastor Russ Batten, x134
[email protected]
Catalyst 33
Planet 678 (Grades 6-8)
Pastor Erik Rebstock, x116
[email protected] Pastor Eddie Jurimas, x104
[email protected]
facWILD Trip hotline, x678

Tim Stine Impact (Grades 9-12)
[email protected]
Pastor Erik Jarvis, x118
Golf League [email protected]
Trip hotline, x410
George Bradley
[email protected]

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Worship Missions & Outreach Operations Team Senior Pastor
Marty Berglund
Pastor Doug Ingram, x137 Pastor Suresh Thomas, x144 Administration Executive Pastor

[email protected] [email protected] Chris Rose, x135 Brian Snyder
Administrative Director [email protected]
Production Angel Tree [email protected]
• Heather Costomiris, x115 199 Church Road
Pastor Nick Simpson, x110 Dave and Judi Shoemaker Medford, NJ 08055
[email protected] 609-504-2745 [email protected] Tel: 609-953-7333
• Tess Jurimas, x126 Worship Services
Music FASA (South Africa) Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
[email protected] Sunday, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
Rob Preim Jim & TammyWalter • Christine Petersen, x138
[email protected] [email protected] Office Hours
609-714-4044 [email protected] Mon.-Thurs., 8:00 to 5:00
Care Ministries • Sue Shults, x107 Website: www.myfac.org
E-mail: [email protected]
financial assistance [email protected]
Care Center Elders: Pastor Marty Berglund,
Bookkeeper Juan Cerdan-Diaz,
Anne Simms
609-975-9741 Donna Beridon, x103 Eric Johnson, Paul Krihak,
[email protected] [email protected] Matt Miller, Phil Morgan

practical help Facilities Camp FAC
Crew 318 110 Sycamore Avenue
Ed Jurimas, x127
Anne Simms [email protected] Marlton, NJ 08053
[email protected] • Ed Brokhoff
• Ed Dzuranin The Connection
Food Pantry • Rob Eiler Designer: Tess Jurimas
• Ron Jacobs
Debbie Stevenson • Ryan O’Rourke Editor: Lynn Guise
[email protected] • Gary Tilory God@Work Writers:
• Ed Walls Laurie Berglund,
Faith and Finances Sherri Bolognone, Nancy Ellis,
Facilities Scheduler Courtney Gager, Grace Gottschling,
Chuck Riley
[email protected] Deb Jurimas, x119 Joe Jalkiewicz
[email protected] Please submit family announcements
Hope Garden to [email protected] by the 5th of the
Funerals
Frank Mandy month prior to publication.
[email protected] Joy Jarvis
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emotional support
Pastoral Care Technology

Pastor Brent Brendle, x129 Scott Urwiler, x113
[email protected] Maintenance and IT Supervisor
[email protected]
A complete list of support
groups can be found on page 25. Weddings

Joy Jarvis
[email protected]
________________________

For more information
about FAC ministries, go
to www.myfac.org.

199 Church Road Medford, NJ 08055 | 609-953-7333 | www.myfac.org

Our Foundation: Our Mission
Salvation
Accepting the gift of salvation is just the
Perhaps the most well-known verse in the beginning of life with Jesus. At FAC, we
Bible is John 3:16. In a conversation between emphasize the importance of connecting
Jesus and Nicodemus, a teacher in Israel, to God, His people, and His work.
Jesus told him that a new birth and faith in Ephesians 2: 8-9, says, “For by grace you
Him were required for entrance into heaven. have been saved through faith; and that
He told him the plan of salvation: “For God not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not
so loved the world that He gave His only as a result of works, so that no one may
begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him boast." These connections, then, are not for
shall not perish, but have eternal life.” our own merit; rather, they are a recognition
of what we owe to Jesus coupled with a
In this one sentence is all the information desire to grow in an understanding of who
you need to understand salvation. He is and what He wants us to do.
Christianity is based on the Bible as a
whole, but that one sentence from Jesus connect to god
is considered a summary of all that is
contained in the Bible. The Old Testament Read the Bible regularly; start with the first
contains prophesies about it, and all of four Books of the New Testament. Take time
the New Testament is built on it. Through to pray. Attend worship services.
His death on a cross, Jesus offers the
forgiveness of sins, making a bridge to a connect to god’s people
Holy God.
Choose to participate in a Bible study at
When we choose to believe the words of FAC. We offer groups for all ages and life
John 3:16, ask forgiveness for our sins, and situations.
accept the free gift of salvation, Jesus says
that we have eternal life in heaven. In this connect to god’s work
life, Jesus wants to have a relationship with
us. He wants to help us live a righteous, Find ways to actively serve Him: work with
blessed life. That does not mean that we will children or youth; get involved in missions;
be perfect or that we will have everything participate in caring for people in need;
we want. It does mean that He will be with be a greeter. Ask Him to show you the
us every day and in every situation until we right area for your service. There are many
meet Him in heaven. opportunities to serve right at FAC.

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.