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FELLOWSHIP ALLIANCE CHAPEL ­—­ MEDFORD, NJ —­­ OCTOBER 2017 ­
give thanks to the lord almighty,
for the lord is good;
his love endures forever.
-jeremiah 33:11

baptisms trunked treats youth events

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endeavor journaling workshop god@work

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Contents | October 2017

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a letter from pastor marty children

5 Nursery-Grade 4

practical stewardship 12

Phil Morgan youth

6 Grades 5-12

"encouragement for the journey" 14

Laurie Berglund young adults

7 Venture, The Avenue, & Endeavor

baptisms 16

8 single adults

news & notes 17

9 women

trunked treats 19

men

21 WORSHIP SERVICES

sage builders Saturday: 6:00 p.m.

22 Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

god@work Nurseries and classes are provided
during every service for babies
25 through fourth graders. Ask a
greeter for directions to classes.
care groups
Interpretation for the hearing
26 impaired is available during the
11:00 a.m. worship service.
missions
The Friendship Bible Class for teens
27 (Grade 9 and above) and adults
with special needs meets during
facts & figures the 9:00 a.m. Sunday service in the
Worship Center (children’s area at
28 the top of the steps).

campus maps New to FAC?

30 Stop by the Guest Services area
after worship services. Get some
directory coffee and snacks and find out
more about FAC.
Kingdom Café Hours

Mondays Saturdays
Closed 5:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays to Fridays Sundays
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday
Evenings
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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DEAR FAC FAMILY, problems, child-raising challenges, grief from the
loss of a loved one, etc. People really grow in their
At Fellowship Alliance, you’ll find some of the most relationship with God into a deep and powerful
passionate followers of Christ you’ve ever met. I mean experience with God.
it! At this church, hundreds of people sacrifice time,
money, and energy to try to help people develop, Then it seems to be a natural outgrowth of that
grow relationships, and experience deep relationships relationship that people become like family to each
with God and literally everyone we can. It’s absolutely other. This happens in men’s groups, women’s groups,
contagious at FAC. couples’ groups, youth groups, children’s classes,
recovery groups, grief groups, and more. These groups
We say our mission is to “help people connect to are alive with people vitally connected to God and
God, connect to God’s people, and connect to God’s each other. That’s why we call this church Fellowship
work.” The leaders on our staff, our elders, and all Alliance. It really is a fellowship and a powerful force
of our volunteers have discovered such a dynamic revitalizing people with Christ and each other.
relationship with God and others that they simply
want to help other people find what they’ve found. If you haven’t experienced what I’m talking about at
our church yet, I hope you give it a chance by coming
One of the most unique things about this church is to church regularly, joining a small group, and even
how friendly it is. But it is much, much more than stopping at the café and talking to people at this
surface friendliness. This church targets teaching church. We’d love to have you join us.
people God’s Word straight from the Bible. That helps
anyone willing to learn how to become a true Believer Love never fails,
to develop their own personal relationship with God.
Senior Pastor Marty Berglund
But that’s just the beginning. Through small groups,
weekend preaching, and classes, people grow
stronger and deeper in their relationship with God.
This empowers children, teens, and adults to confront
immature patterns in their lives, addictions, marital

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PRACTICAL STEWARDSHIP

Part 2 of 4 in a Series by the FAC Elders

My Journey with God as He Broke Me of an Idol — Money!

By Phil Morgan

When I became a follower of Jesus Christ, sins. I don’t give my people partial salvation It is important to say that after what I
I thought I was doing okay with attending or partial forgiveness. Your money issue is went through with God, I did not become
church every Sunday, studying my Bible, your idol that is keeping you from a much independently wealthy, and money didn’t
joining a small group, and putting a dollar deeper relationship with me. Your giving start falling out of the sky. No, no, no! I have
or two in the collection plate. I was very is personal between you and Me. I have to go to work each day like everyone else to
enthusiastic to learn everything I could proven faithful to you and want an intimate provide for my family. The difference now
about living each day for Christ. I fully relationship with you. Phil, can you trust Me is I feel as though I went from a WORRIER
realized what God had done for me in with your finances, too?” about money to a WARRIOR of God. The
sending Jesus, forgiving my sins, and giving journey continues, but the load is much
me life eternal. Then came the sermon It was like POW! I began tithing and put lighter and my path is straighter.
about tithing. down the idol of finances. I felt free from
the weight of worrying about how I would Tithing is a joyful offering to God as I
Tithing is something that made the hair provide financially for my family. Sure I still recognize my Creator Who gave it all
on the back of my neck stand up. Maybe it felt the pressure to financially provide so I on Calvary, and I now more completely
does the same for you. Pride (and a few lies prayed to God, “I trust you with my finances understand what surrender and obedience
from Satan) tells me this is my money and like I trust you with my life. I’m never going brings. To be a true Christ-follower means
I will do with it as I please. I earned it, and I to be perfect, but I want to be completely to be obedient – in everything – and for me,
can spend it. What I wasn’t counting on was dependent on you for EVERYTHING.” the hardest thing was money. But being
the emptiness money brought me. There obedient even in that area of my life has
is just no satisfying the need and desire to I did not start tithing because Pastor Marty brought me blessings upon blessings, and
have more. It drives you. It commands you. ”told me” I needed to tithe or because I am closer to Jesus than I could have ever
It will eventually kill you. I learned that the “the church asked me for money.” I started dreamed I would be.
hard way. God got my attention in a very tithing as a result of learning what the Bible
dramatic way. That’s when I learned what teaches about money, giving, and serving I encourage you to pray and then give. You
God really wanted from me. two masters. will find a whole new relationship with
Christ when you completely surrender. He
One night I was coming home from work, Amazingly enough, God gives us 100% of is able. Trust Him.
and I was fretting over my business and Himself and asks only 10% of our finances.
generating enough money just to make He leaves 90% for us to provide for our Elder: Phil Morgan
ends meet. As I got home, God just opened families. That is not a bad deal!
up on me. He spoke into my heart and
asked, “Haven’t I always provided financially What I found out is that God didn’t want
for you and your family? I gave you not my money. He has all He needs! He didn’t
only your finances, but your marriage, your want or need my 10% or my lip service
children, and your ability to earn an income. as a Christian. He wanted my heart! He
Don’t you trust Me? Don’t you trust Me wanted my obedience. He wanted complete
with your entire life, or are you honoring me surrender, and I was holding back the
with your lips only?” biggest part of me. I was putting more trust
in my balance sheet than I was in God. As
God basically said, “Phil stop honoring me soon as I began tithing, the blessings began
with only part of your life. I didn’t partially to flow. Not only did I have victory over my
send My Son Jesus to partially die for your idol, but I was able to give and it felt good.

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Over this past year, I’ve been relearning an old lesson that has Somehow he’s able to acknowledge the depth of the suffering of
cropped up again in my life: maturity and leadership require that his people and YET hold out hope in spite of it.
you learn to hold in tension two sides of a rope that seem to be
in opposition to each other ― hope and heartache. When you Paul also knew about this tension because he referred to himself
have a lot of people in your life, it’s hard not to feel surrounded in 2 Cor. 6:10 as “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing.” That means the
by suffering at times, particularly if God has given you a bent two things are not mutually exclusive.
toward empathy and you easily tune in to people’s pain. It’s a
gift to be able to connect with people and identify with their But even stronger than their examples is the fact that Jesus lived
suffering, but sometimes it’s hard to find hope there, and that’s out this reality for us. Isaiah refers to Jesus as "a man of sorrows,
not a good place to stay. acquainted with grief.” Not only did He suffer untold agony on
the Cross, but He was also deeply moved by the suffering of
I’m learning that if you only focus on heartache, people might those around Him. In spite of this, however, He is also the One
sense that you’re identifying with them, and they will appreciate who said to His disciples, “These things have I spoken to you,
that. But you won’t end up giving them what they need the that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be full." A man
most ― hope. But if all you talk to them about is hope and of sorrows who brings fullness of joy ― what a contrast!
having faith and moving on, you may never touch on the reality
of what they’re living with in this broken world ― heartache. It’s understanding God’s character that is helping me learn to
Suffering is real, and it wreaks havoc in people’s lives. If you can’t hold these things in tension. God is full of joy AND He is touched
acknowledge that, then your words and actions may not touch by our suffering. That means I can learn by His grace to hold both
their hearts. of these things in my heart: heartache and hope. Faith makes
space for them both and is able
As I’ve struggled to find this balance, I’ve been noticing other to see God’s presence in the
people in Scripture who were wrestling with this same tension. middle of it all. I want that ― for
Jeremiah did a good job of expressing this inner conflict in me and for you!
Lamentations 3. He spends the first 18 verses talking about the
unbelievable suffering that he has been witness to, and then in If you have comments or
verse 19 he begins, "I remember my affliction and my wandering, questions, send an e-mail to
the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is Laurie, laurieb@myfac.org. She’d
downcast within me. YET (here’s the other end of the rope) this love to hear from you!
I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s
great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never
fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”

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Baptisms
ARE YOU
INTERESTED IN
BEING BAPTIZED?
There will be baptism services at FAC
on October 28 and 29. If you would like
to be baptized, visit www.myfac.org/
baptism to learn more and to sign up.

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NEWS & NOTES

Starting Point Toy & Clothing Is This Your Baby?
Exchange
Connecting at FAC No? Okay, that’s probably not your
Thursday, October 5 baby! But if you’ve recently had a
If you are new to FAC and would like Fellowship Center baby, would you let us know? We’d
to get more involved, Starting Point love to introduce him or her to the
groups can help you. These groups Drop off toys, equipment, kids’ FAC family! Are you engaged? Getting
meet in homes on various nights of clothing (up to size 14/16), and married? Send an e-mail and photo to
the week and in different areas so you maternity clothing any time during lynn@myfac.org.
can find one that is convenient for the day of the event up until 7:00
you. In these groups, you will learn p.m. “Shop” from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. All
more about our church and work with items are free.
our guides who will help you find the
right areas of involvement for you. Bring your own shopping bags.

You can either register online at The Exchange is for adults only! No
www.myfac.org/events or in person at exceptions, please.
a Guest Reception.
If you have questions, contact
For more information, contact Pastor Debbie Schneck, debbie@myfac.org,
Doug Bazigian, dougb@myfac.org, or or 609-953-7333, x125.
609-953-7333, x128.

Food Pantry SNOW Den International
Survivors of
The FAC Food Pantry serves many October 6 & 20 Suicide Day
families going through difficult times. November 3 & 17
The need seems to be increasing as Saturday, November 18,
people hear about us. SNOW Den provides a place for adults 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the Chapel
with special needs to connect to God
Would you like to help stock our pantry and to their friends. SNOW Den meets Are you a survivor of a loved one's
shelves by donating an item or two in the Fellowship Center from 7:00 to suicide? Join us for a workshop offered
every so often? 9:00 p.m. to participate in events such by the Helping Hand Grief Support
as bingo, karaoke, and so much more! ministry, which meets on Monday
These are the typical items we pack evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in
in each order: peanut butter and jelly, For more information, send an e-mail the Chapel.
pasta, tomato or spaghetti sauce, to snowden.fac@gmail.com.
canned fruit and vegetables, beans, For further information, call
tuna, soup, stuffing, rice, and cereal. 609-953-7333, x309.
Paper products and cleaning products
are also appreciated by our clients.

Two large drop-off bins are located in
the Atrium.

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OCTOBER 29 Open to the community!

FAC PARKING LOT This is a great time to invite guests to check out FAC!
6:00 TO 8:00 PM
We need your help!

Come early and decorate your cars and set up your
tailgate party! Bring your own decorations, tables,
chairs, food, plates, cups, and utensils. You could also
bring a grill or a crockpot or even a chiminea!

Bring enough candy to serve 150 to 250 kids.

For more information, contact Justin Wright,
justinw@myfac.org.

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BABIES THROUGH GRADE 4

CHILDREN’S Preschool Kid BLAST Church
MINISTRIES
babies through kindergartners
Babies through Grade 4
We know things will happen to preschoolers where they will need God's help. We
nursery want them to grow up believing that God loves them and can help them anywhere
with anything no matter how hard it may be. He can even help them help others!
held during all worship services Most important, they can learn to praise God for who He is and the way He helps
• Infants (newborns through 14 months) them.
• Toddlers (15 through 24 months)
suggestions for parents
preschool &
elementary Question: “Who can help you?”
Answer: "God can help me."
• K ID BLAST CHURCH Remember this: "We have the Lord our God to help us." 2 Chronicles 32:8 NLT
Age 25 months through Grade 4
Held during all worship services Elementary Kid BLAST Church

• K ID BLAST SUNDAY NIGHT CLUBS grades 1-4
Age 4 through Grade 4
6:00 p.m. at FAC For the month of October, we will be teaching about the life of Jesus:

snow kids • His lineage ― Abraham to Jesus

for children with special needs • Jesus at the Temple
Babies through Grade 8
Held on Sunday mornings at 11:00 • Jesus’ baptism
in the Worship Center in Rooms 101
and 102. • How Jesus was tempted

10 Verses that will be used include Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 2:40-52, Matthew 3:13-17,
Mark 1:1-11, Luke 3:21-22, John 1:19-34, and Matthew 4:1-22.

suggestions for parents

Talk to your child about what he/she is learning in Kid BLAST Church. Ask lots of
questions. Show excitement for their lesson. Take some time during the week to
review the key passages and memory verses. Pray with your child often. Help
him/her find ways to apply the verses.

Kid BLAST Sunday Night Clubs

ages 4 through grade 4

Sunday evenings | 6:00 p.m. | Worship Center

Kid Blast is a high energy, fun night, filled with activities to help children build a
strong foundation with Jesus. Bible stories, games, small-group discussions, crafts,
and Bible memorization are core components of Kid Blast Clubs.

Note: Groups are based on age or grade. All activities are age-appropriate.

Register online at www.myfac.org/events.

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YOUTH Fellowship Alliance Chapel | October 2017

SPECIAL EVENTS GRAPPLE - SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Every Sunday through November 19 IT’S
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FREE!Grapple meets during the 9:00 and 11:00 Sunday morning services in the Fellowship Center.

Students in Grades 5 to 7 are welcome. Grapple is a worship service that is geared towards the

students' needs and interests.

HS FALL RETREAT
October 13 to 15 | Students in Grades 9-12 | $190 | Register Online by October 3
Our high school fall retreat will be at Refreshing Mountain Camp and Adventure Center, located
on 80 acres of beautiful woodlands in Lancaster County. This is a great time to make new
friends, spend time with old friends, and grow in your relationship with God. Check-in is
5:00 p.m. at FAC, October 13; return to FAC at approximately 1:00 p.m. on October 15.

THE MIX-MAS
December 3 | Students in Grades 5-12 | $15 | Register Online
FAC check-in 3:15 p.m.; back at 8:00 p.m.
We will be going to America’s Keswick in Whiting, NJ. At Keswick, we will enjoy the indoor
swimming pool, gym, game rooms, and have our Christmas Party with all the students.

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YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM: PASTOR ERIK JARVIS, PASTOR RUSS BATTEN, PAT VICKERY, AND PASTOR EDDIE JURIMAS

FALL EVENTS

MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

LEVEL 5 & PLANET 678 MINISTRIES IMPACT MINISTRIES HOW TO REGISTER
STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 5–8 STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 9–12
Register at
SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES www.myfac.org/events.
(FCA)
October 1, 8; November 5, 12, 19 CONNECT ON
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at FAC | Free Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches INSTAGRAM
(No Youth Group on October 15) and athletes on the professional, college, high
school, junior high and youth levels to use the LVL 5 & Planet:
OCTOBER 22 – REGISTER ONLINE powerful medium of athletics to impact the FACmiddleschool
world for Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving
Grades 5 & 6 – Bowling Night local communities by equipping, empowering Impact:
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. | Medford Lanes | $10 and encouraging people to make a difference FAChighschool
*Pick up and drop off at Medford Lanes, for Christ. For more information and to find
665 Stokes Rd., Medford out what day and time FCA meets on your Pick up a copy of the fall
high school campus, text or call Royce Adams, calendar at FAC, or view
Grades 7 & 8 – Pizza & Game Night 609-413-1768. it online at www.myfac.org/
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. | FAC | $5 youthcalendar.
*Pizza will be served for dinner. MONDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP
IF YOU HAVE
OCTOBER 29 – REGISTER ONLINE October 2, 9, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20 QUESTIONS,
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at FAC | Free CONTACT:
Grades 5 & 6 – Pizza & Game Night (No Youth Group on October 16)
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. | FAC | $5 Pastor Erik Jarvis,
*Pizza will be served for dinner OCTOBER 13 TO 15 – FALL RETREAT erikj@myfac.org

Grades 7 & 8 – Bowling Night $190 | Refreshing Mountain Camp Pastor Eddie Jurimas,
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. | Medford Lanes | $10 Register online by October 3. eddie@myfac.org
*Pick up and drop off at Medford Lanes,
NOVEMBER 17 – NIGHT GAME Pastor Russ Batten,
665 Stokes Rd., Medford russ@myfac.org
8:00 to 10:00 p.m. | Free | Camp FAC
Wear sneakers and dark clothes.

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YOUNG ADULTS Fellowship Alliance Chapel | October 2017

YOUNG ADULTS

18 // 23 Venture

Venture The Avenue

Young Adults, Ages 18 to 23 For Young Adults, Ages 24 to 30s
Join us!
Venture 18//23 is a community of young men and women “doing
life” together: building genuine relationships, influencing one another, Coffee House | Friday, Oct. 6 | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
making decisions, and facing challenges ― particularly in the area of Kingdom Café
understanding God’s leading. The Avenue is for young adults who live in the South Jersey
and greater Philadelphia area.
Groups meetings are Tuesday evenings at 6:30 in the Fellowship We meet for fun events in a casual atmosphere for the
House. (No meeting on October 31) opportunity to connect with people who are in the same
season of life.
Get all of our e-mail updates by requesting to join Venture on www. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for updates.
myfac.org. You can also follow us on Twitter (@venture1823) and on Invite your friends! See you there!
Instagram (Venture1823) for regular posts.
TheAvenueSJ
Contact Bryan and Lisa Russell, venture1823@myfac.org,
with any questions about the program or events.

Special Events

10/6 Movie & Bonfire | Davies' house 7:00 p.m.
(Contact leader for address.)

10/13 ENDEAVOR | Fellowship Center | 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
10/21 To Be Determined | Meet at FAC | 7:00 p.m.
10/28 The Amazing Race, a Cross-country Rally

Meet at FAC | 3:30 p.m.

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ENDEAVORA NEW MINISTRY FOR YOUNG ADULTS:

a come-as-you-are monthly worship service

Friday, October 13 | Fellowship Center | 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

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FAC SINGLES GROUP

Ages 30 & Up

Gather with the FAC Singles Group on
the first and third Saturdays of every
month at 7:45 p.m. in the Chapel for
Bible study and fellowship! Bring your
Bible and join us as we build authentic
relationships and grow closer to God
and one another.
On Saturday, October 7, we'll be starting
a study of the book, War Room, to
learn more about the power of prayer.
You won't want to miss this study!
Book cost is $10.00. Send an e-mail to
joelleclark2001@aol.com by October 4
if you would like to order the book.
This group is open to any single adult, 30
years of age and older.

more information

If you have any questions, men,
please contact Steve Scarduzio at
856-571-0208; women, contact Joelle
Clark at 609-531-3924.

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Women

Fresh Hope Food Pantry and IF:Table
Clothes Boutique
October 20 | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Fellowship House | $5.00
Accepting Clothing Donations for Fresh Hope
Sunday, October 15 | 10:15 to 11:15 The aWAKEN ministry invites you to IF:Table on the third Friday
of every month. The table is a place to gather, share a simple
Support our single moms by donating fall and winter women’s clothing dinner, and dive deep with other women over real stories and
in like-new condition to the Fresh Hope Boutique. Donations may be Christ-centered conversations. It is a time for a whole lot of
brought to the garage next to the 195 House in the exit lane from the laughter and maybe a few tears ― but time spent that leaves
front parking lot. Someone will be there to accept your donations. Please us with glad hearts, full hearts, and grateful hearts.
note: We can only accept women’s clothing. No toys, please.
Register at www.myfac.org/events. Registration will close
For questions or to volunteer to help, contact Kathy Foering, when maximum space has been reached or on Thursday,
609-458-9222, or kfoering@comcast.net. October 19.

Food Pantry & Boutique Open Connecting
Sunday, October 22 | 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Connecting Women to One Another and FAC
The FAC Food Pantry and the Fresh Hope Clothes Boutique in the
basement of the Care Center will be open to all single moms on Sunday, Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. | Thursdays, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
October 22, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Place: Fellowship House
October dates: October 4/5, 11/12, 18/19, 25/26
Fresh Hope
The purpose for the Connecting ministry is to help women
Sunday, October 22 | 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. | FREE connect to God, to one another, and to our church as they
take the next steps in their spiritual life. Our 90-minute format
Fresh Hope is an FAC ministry for single moms and grandmoms who are includes reviewing the weekly sermon, discussions, prayer, and
raising children under the age of 23 and individuals with special needs upcoming activities.
under the age of 28. Dinner is provided for the moms and their children.
Children’s/Youth programs are available at 6:00 p.m., including Kid Blast Feel free to come only once or often! No registration is required.
Clubs, Level 5, and Planet 678. Childcare is provided for children ages
three and younger. If you have questions, contact Sue Bartholomew,
609-321-0708.
Register no later than October 15 at www.myfac.org/events. If you have
questions, call Debbie Schneck, 609-953-7333, x125.

Note: No registration is required for youth meetings, Grades 5 to 8.

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Workshop

HIS PICTURE…BOTH BIG & SMALL

a deepening group workshop

When: November 3, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | November 4, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Where: Chapel

spiritual circle journaling session 2: “my life now”
fresh...simple...fun
Liz will do an exercise called “Picture Me.” She will share her
Connect with God in the time you do have! inspiring story of how God answered her prayers and made
her a better listener. She loves teaching women that God has a
A journal is defined as a record of occurrences, experiences, or plan for their lives and that they must be listening for His daily
observations. The Spiritual Circle Journal does those things and guidance in the small stuff to see His bigger picture. She is the
so much more! Its unique format helps you see what God is creator of the Spiritual Circle Journals (kids and adult versions),
doing in and through your daily life so you can recognize Him a retreat leader, Christian life purpose mentor, and a past MOPS
more in your moments. It gives you a structure for examining Coordinator. She lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband
your life and heart once a week and noticing God's movement, of 22 years and their three children.
teaching, and guidance. The result is a more Spirit-led life that
leads to becoming who God made you to be and doing what He For more information about Liz, go to
created you to do. www.spiritualcirclejournal.com.

God guides. God speaks. But we have to ask for His help daily Please Note:
and learn to be better listeners.
• Childcare will not be provided for this event.
Join us for an interactive workshop that will help you combine • You do not need to attend FAC to participate.
your daily choices with God’s bigger picture. Liz Lassa will teach
us using two life-changing and tangible prayer tools that make Cost is $60.00 per person, which
this simple. Come join us as we use these tools to discern His includes all materials, dessert on
purpose and His calling. You won’t want to miss His picture for Friday night, and lunch on Saturday.
your life! Payments must be made in full
with registrations. Registration
session 1: "antennas up! tuning into deadline is October 15.
the spirit” To register, go to
www.myfac.org/events.
Liz will teach us to listen for God’s leadings with the help of the
Spiritual Circle Journal. If you have questions,
contact Debbie Schneck,
609-953-7333, x125, or
debbie@myfac.org.

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catalyst

Introducing a New Group for Men, Catalyst 33: Become the Man God Is Calling You To Be

Thursday Evenings, 7:30 to 9:00, through Nov. 2

Catalyst 33 is new; it’s sharp; and it’s hard-hitting. It’s an adventure for men.

Join us! With a new night; a new process of six-week to be a man. Discover God’s design through a clear
mini-segments; a new format that includes live-streaming, definition and inspiring vision of authentic manhood.
service opportunities, small groups; Catalyst 33 is a
dynamic new feature for the men of FAC. Cost: $20 for each six-week session
Register: www.myfac.org/events
Jump into the fall, winter, and spring segments as we tackle
heavy-hitting subjects like a man’s design, his story, his traps, If you have questions, contact Rick Chubb,
and his work. There are so many voices telling us what it means rickchubb@gmail.com.

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Men

BAND OF BROTHERS facWILD POCONO RAILS
TO TRAILS
Wednesday Mornings
Saturday, November 4
Band of Brothers is starting a new series entitled
“Foundations: The God Who Said I Am.” The speakers will be facWild is sponsoring a trip to Jim Thorpe, PA, for a train ride
pastors and elders of our church. and biking. All men, women, and children who can bike about
25 miles are invited!
Band of Brothers is held on Wednesday mornings in the
Fellowship Center from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. There’s no cost to Please register as soon as possible but no later than
attend, but breakfast is $5.00. The coffee is always free. Invite October 14. The train may fill up quickly.
your friends!
The train will depart at 9:30 from 1 Susquehanna Street,
If you have questions about Band of Brothers, contact Jim Thorpe, PA 18229. You can arrive earlier for breakfast!
Michael More’, bandofbrothers@myfac.org.
Cost for the Train Ride/Shuttle with your own bike is $26.88.
Band of Brothers Breakfast Pass If you rent a bike, the cost is $45.15 per person.
(Cost includes tax.)
Breakfast from the Kingdom Café is just $5.00! For your
convenience, you can purchase a Pass for $20.00. You can also The train ride is one hour and will take us to the top of the
purchase a Pass for friends! trail that runs along the river. We will then bike 25 miles
(about three to four hours) back down to Jim Thorpe. Pack
To register for a Pass, go to www.myfac.org/events. a snack, and we can stop along the way and look at scenic
overlooks. We will most likely get lunch upon our return
downtown.

For more information, contact Tim Stine,
timstine2133@icloud.com.

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Remember Your Vacation?

Randy Alcorn The week before you go on vacation is a great week. Two things stand out.
The first is that during this week, you are looking forward to the break and
are filled with anticipation. That enables you to get through anything the
week may throw at you because you know relief is near. You have joy inside.
The second thing that stands out is that you try to get everything done that
needs to be done before you leave. You don’t want any loose ends.

Heaven is like that. If we really understood what heaven is like, we’d feel
the same way we feel about vacation. It would change the way we face
the events of each day. Relief is near. We have a better attitude toward
everything that happens. But we also would work with greater focus to do
all that we would want done before we go. It would change our work, our
relationships, and our attitudes.

What is heaven like? What will we be doing there? Is it just one big worship
service in the clouds with harps and angels? No! Take the best this earth has
to offer and multiply it infinitely. That’s heaven.

For the details, come to a study offered by Sage Builders. It’s open to anyone
of any age. It’s not too late to join in on the study. We meet at 12:30 p.m. in
the Fellowship Center. We have lunch together. Suggested donation is $5.00.
We then we go into our study with a 15-minute video. Finally, we’ll break
into small groups for discussion and end by 2:30.

So, plan on joining us for this encouraging, life-changing study on October
12, 19, 26; Nov. 9, and 16. Register at www.myfac.org/events. If you have
questions or would like more information, contact Pastor Glenn Kantner,
glenn@myfac.org, or 609-953-7333 x106.

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GOD @ WORK...

In the Life of Cliff and Wendi Jones

leading from the front

If it’s true that God works all things together for the good of those who are
called according to His purposes (Rom 8:28), then you need look no further for
proof than Cliff and Wendi Jones.

Through God’s power and grace, Cliff and Wendi are turning their own pain
and heartaches with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and infertility into
powerful ministries to help others overcome the same kinds of tragedies.

“We’ve experienced some of the most heart-wrenching difficulties possible,
ones we never imagined would be part of our story, yet they are,” says Cliff,
a U.S. Army Reservist who serves as Chaplain at the federal prison located
at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. “We figured we’d have a house full of
children; I’d have a 20-plus-year career in the military; and we would live the
American Dream. Were we wrong, and yet are we ever thankful that God’s
ways are not our ways.”

Cliff and Wendi, who live in Southampton, have been attending FAC for the
past three and a half years. Cliff serves on the FAC usher and safety ministries;
Wendi in the nursery ministry. They are also both active in the men’s and
women’s ministries, as well as in a miniChurch.

Although he grew up as a “preacher’s kid” who was in church three times
a week and “knew how to play the game of being a Christian,” Cliff says,

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← Summer of 2012,
Southern Afghanistan

Cliff Jones with paratroopers from
Bravo Battery, 2-321 Airborne Field
Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, and 82nd Airborne
Division

“Internally, I was a mess and knew I was Moreover, their attempts to become to share and show the love of God,” Cliff

lost.” It wasn’t until near the start of his pregnant over the next several years failed. says. “However, those moments can also

senior year of high school that he came to The doctors never could come up with an change your heart, mind, and life forever.

a saving faith in Jesus Christ. explanation for their infertility. Death, loss of limbs, traumatic injuries,

“I attended a Christian camp. During one “When we realized we may never have a destruction, fear of being blown up by an
of the evening worship services, I was naturally born child in our home, it hit us IED (Improvised Explosive Device), getting
under deep conviction. I finally decided hard,” Wendi says. “Honestly, it was a loss shot at with firearms or rockets and
it was time to end the game and that that we had to grieve. It’s a loss we still mortars will affect an individual.”

night I placed my faith in Christ for the grieve. Different events and different times Indeed, Cliff was diagnosed with PTSD

forgiveness of sin and to establish a trigger different feelings and emotions.” in 2013, thanks in no small part to an

relationship with God.” Nevertheless, they were still able to encounter he had after preaching at a
Wendi was also born and raised in a draw closer to God because at the time chapel service at Ft. Bragg, NC.

Christian home. She accepted Jesus as their world was rocked the hardest, “God “A man came up to me and asked me who

her Savior at the age of four, but she sustained us and brought internal peace in I was seeing for my PTSD,” Cliff recalled. “I

didn’t really live out her faith growing up the middle of the storm,” Cliff says. laughed out loud and thought, ‘I don’t

and was “mediocre about her walk with Ultimately, the couple decided to pursue even know this guy. How does he know I
God.” After making some poor decisions, adoption. “We had always thought of the have PTSD?’ Apparently, he could sense
she attended The Wilds Camp in North idea of adopting after we had our own my struggle and felt led to talk with me.”
Carolina for her senior class trip. It was biological children,” Wendi says. They The man returned the following week to
there that the Holy Spirit worked on her adopted their first child, Braydon, now see if Cliff had sought help yet. When Cliff
heart, and she re-dedicated her life to God. nine, eight years after they were married. said he hadn’t, the man handed him a
EllaMarie, now three, came along in 2013. business card for his own counselor.
facing the pain of
infertility facing the pain of ptsd “I was blown away. I later found out that
my new friend was not just ‘some guy.’ He

In 2003, after three years of marriage, Cliff During this same time, Cliff was also was a colonel and a chaplain and a Purple
and Wendi felt God leading them to start serving in the military as a chaplain ― first Heart recipient from the War in Iraq. That
a family. Late that year, they were thrilled in the U.S. Air Force and then in the U.S. man is now someone I owe so much to
to find out Wendi was pregnant. But on Army, with deployments to Iraq in 2007-08 because without his prodding, I’m not
Christmas Day, they suffered a devastating and to Afghanistan in 2012. He was also sure where I’d be today. That conversation
miscarriage. part of the initial wave of responders to started me on the road of life that has
Louisiana and Mississippi in the wake of forever changed me for the better.”
“I remember breaking down telling my Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
parents about our miscarriage,” Cliff That is not to say Cliff is cured of PTSD.

recalls. “I remember thinking, ‘Why us, “Being in the military can put you into some “I’m not going to lie. I’m not through it, and
God?’ and ‘How come all these other pretty rough spots. As a chaplain, those I’m not sure I’ll ever be,” he says, noting
people can have kids and many don’t even awful experiences are often what open the that loud noises can still startle him. He
seem fit to be parents?’” door for amazing ministry opportunities tends to be hypervigilant at times and still

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suffers from nightmares and insomnia. He He and Wendi have also started a ministry,

calls his PTSD both a blessing and a curse. MIA2HOPE, aimed specifically at helping

“Dealing with all of these symptoms is other couples overcome the trials of
draining,” Cliff says, “but I feel like I have miscarriage, infertility and adoption.

a better sense of what is going on around “Those dealing with a miscarriage,

me and can provide more safety and infertility or even the adoption process can

security for my home and family.” feel like they are missing in action and all

The key to day-to-day living, he says, alone,” Wendi says. “We know that feeling Cliff and Wendi
is “to be open with others and to seek firsthand, and we hope to help others who stressed the
the appropriate help.” Cliff relies on are experiencing similar feelings. You can’t importance
his network of fellow pastors, friends, do life alone, especially in the hard times.” of Christians
being open
miniChurch, and men’s groups for Cliff cites Deuteronomy 10:18 and James and transparent
with each other
accountability and support. 1:27, passages that both call for caring for regarding their
burdens, no
“I like to think that I am not a victim of the widow and orphan, as inspiration for matter what they
PTSD. Rather, I am a veteran, father, their efforts. might be.

husband, and Christian who battles PTSD ― “If defending these two special groups of

daily,” he says. “Friendships, volunteering, people is important to God, it should be

meeting with a counselor, medicine, and important for His children,” he says. “We

accountability have all played a part in my are called to do so in whatever way we

daily life. Without the whole package, I’d can. Adoption is not for everyone, but

be lacking.” supporting the children without a home in

turning trials into some way is.”
ministries
In closing, Cliff and Wendi stressed the
importance of Christians being open and

“Here’s the beautiful part,” Cliff says, “God transparent with each other regarding
uses our weaknesses and heartaches their burdens, no matter what they might
to help others get through their own be.

trials. I wouldn’t wish any of what I’ve Cliff says, “It’s time for us all to start being

experienced on anyone; however, I am honest, open, and accountable. The Jones

now able to pay it forward to others. I’ve family is trying to lead from the front.” •

been able to encourage others, both If you have comments, you can contact
veterans and civilians, as they work Cliff and Wendi at chjhooah@gmail.com.
through their own PTSD, depression,

anxiety, and other issues.”

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CARE MINISTRIES

SPIRITUAL & marriage coaching wings (Walking in God’s Strength)
EMOTIONAL CARE
To be a coach or to obtain a coach, For families of loved ones with eating
addiction recovery contact marriagematters@myfac.org, or disorders
609-953-7333, x315. (Leave a message.) Meetings are held on the first and third
For help towards God and sobriety Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., in
path to purity the Fellowship House.
• for men For more information, send an
Meetings are held in Room C-12 at For those struggling with sexual sins e-mail to janletts@comcast.net;
7:00 p.m. jmiller.510@comcast.net; or
• men janetworrell@verizon.net.
For more information, contact Meetings are held on Tuesdays at
recoverymen@myfac.org, or 6:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. COUNSELING
609-953-7333, x312 (Leave a message.) Call for location.
lay counseling
• for women For more information, contact
For more information, contact purity@myfac.org, or call For appointments, call
Pastor Brent Brendle, 609-953-7333, x329.
recoverywomen@myfac.org, or 609-953-7333, x311. (Leave a message.) (Leave a message.)
609-953-7333, x313. (Leave a message.)
• women pastoral counseling
grief recovery For information about dates, time, and
location, contact For appointments, call
• A Closer Walk with God through Grief 609-953-7333, x129.
For adults experiencing grief puritywomen@myfac.org or (Leave a message.)
609-953-7333, x316. (Leave a message.)
Tuesdays, 6:15, Room B-10 25
relationship recovery
• Helping Hand Grief Support
For adults who are grieving due to a loss For men and women who are going
through separation or divorce
Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Chapel
Contact: Jim Mathers, 609-953-7333, x316,
• Living through Suicide or relationshiprecovery@myfac.org.
For those who are grieving because of a
loss due to suicide serenity support

Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Chapel For those with loved ones with substance
abuse issues
• Bereavement Support for Substance
Addiction Meetings are held on Tuesdays at
For those who have suffered a loss due 7:00 p.m. in the Barn.
to substance abuse
Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Chapel For more information, contact
serenity@myfac.org, or
Contacts: Wanda and George Stein, 609-953-7333, x314 (Leave a message.)
609-953-7333, x309

MISSIONS Fellowship Alliance Chapel | October 2017

You are invited to the... Lakeside Manor
10 Foster Avenue,
FASA BANQUET & Gibbsboro
AUCTION 2017 Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

friday, november 10, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. | tickets are $40 we need your partnership for –

God is using FASA to push back the darkness in the lives of young people • Rental of an 11-acre property with all the amenities
in South Africa. We are flying in a special guest speaker from South to host camps
Africa who will be sharing his personal experiences with the youth who
are being transformed by Christ. You won’t want to miss this unique • Ongoing, weekly presentations of Biblical principles
opportunity to hear some of amazing stories from field directors, Jody in four high schools and three elementary schools
and Kathy Adams, along with special guest, Manasseh. Please join us for
a fun night of celebration, South African cuisine, and authentic South • Monthly "Truth for Youth" events for the community
African curios for auction. • Annual leadership camps for students
• Mentoring programs for all ages
Register at www.myfasa.org/banquet. The deadline is October 27. • Hosting of seven teams from the US in 2018
• Internships to help with the growing amount of work

A New Team Has Left for
South Africa!

Back Row: Jim Walter, Melissa McGinnis, Tom Markarian, Margie McLaughlin, Russ Early in the morning, September 28, an excited team
Batten Middle Row: Tammy Walter, Shawn Mosher, Rodney Sager, Paul Krihak, Jeff departed for South Africa! Their mission adventure?
Foering Front Row: Jana Krihak, Annie DeVaro, Sue Sager, Heidi Krihak, Kathy Foering To participate in the International Leadership
Academy hosted by FASA!

During this dynamic program, high school students
from various schools will not only develop leadership
skills, but also hear the Good News of Jesus. They
will be challenged to grow mentally, emotionally, and
spiritually. This is the second time FASA is hosting this
event, and the impact God and the leaders have made
on students is incredible.

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DATE BUDGET ACTUAL DIFFERENCE

General Fund $ 68,750 $ 70,351 $ 1,601
$ 68,750 $ 63,093 $ ( 5,657)
8.6 $ 68,750 $ 52,011 $ ( 16,739)
8.13 $ 68,750 $ 57,642 $ ( 11,108)
8.20
8.27


Total $ 275,000 $ 243,097 $ ( 31,903)
Year-to-Date $ 2,406,250 $ 2,084,455 $ ( 321,795)

Missions Fund 8.6 $ 5,096 $ 4,391 $ ( 705)
$ 6,254 $ 1,158
8.13 $ 5,096 $ 4,659 $ ( 437)
$ 4,948 $ ( 148)
8.20 $ 5,096
$ 20,252 $ ( 132)
8.27 $ 5,096 $ 181,092 $ 2,732



Total $ 20,384
Year-to-Date $ 178,360

Benevolence Fund $ 1,651
$ 3,572
8.6 $ 1,699
8.13 $ 1,806
8.20
8.27 $ 8,728
$ 95,262

Total $ 20,268
Year-to-Date $ 16,627
$ 15,537
Kingdom Vision Fund $ 22,377

8.6 $ 74,809
8.13 $ 823,006
8.20
8.27

Total
Year-to-Date

DATE ADULTS WORKERS CHILDREN TOTAL



8.6 1486 36 194 1716

8.13 1608 35 220 1863

8.20 1499 35 227 1761

8.27 1293 47 177 1517



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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101 Worship Worship Center Fellowship Center
102 Center
SerGviuceests L1-Worship Center Fellowship Center
L1-Atrium Chapel
L1-Café A Wing
L1-Guest Services B Wing
L1-Family Room C Wing
L2-Tree House
Elevators Atrium RFoaomimly L2-Nursery
Slide

Café Kitchen

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A wing Lorem(Cipsloumsed foBraClcoonnsytruction)
B wing
C wing 202 204 207 206 205
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203

Chapel Elevators Closed for Construction
Slide

Level 1 Level 2

Future Expansion 215

Parking 219 MEANITNRANCE The Barn

Fellowship House Food Pantry

PMAARIKNINGCOURTYARD
Rt. 541
199 a 199 b

Fellowship Center Worship Center

-Fellowship Center -Worship Center
-Chapel & C Wing -Kingdom Cafe
-A & B Wing -Tree House (Preschool Wing)

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Care Center

184 195 CHURCH ROAD N
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Children & Youth Offices Administrative Offices 197
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Adult Ministries Offices

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Adults Women Golf League Special Needs

50+ Carol Batten, x109 George Bradley Justin Wright, x141
george.bradley@yahoo.com
Ed Brokhoff carol@myfac.org justinw@myfac.org
609-200-2019 Men of Iron
edantbro@gmail.com Ministry Assistant Friendship Bible Class
Bill Cariss
Alpha Debbie Schneck, x125 bcariss@holmanauto.com Melissa King
debbie@myfac.org snow@myfac.org
Explore the meaning of life Timothy Project
Dave and Judi Shoemaker aWAKEN SNOW Kids
609-504-2745 Rodney Sager
Monika Tockstein rsagerjr@comcast.net Justin Wright, x141
After Alpha 609-268-1238 856-924-4631 snow@myfac.org
mtockstein@gmail.com
Rich Janiszewski Velocity Men’s Groups SNOW Den
609-413-3311 Connecting
rajpaint@aol.com Pastor Erik Rebstock, x116 Leah Bronczyk, x304
Sue Bartholomew erikr@myfac.org SNOWDen.fac@gmail.com
Marriage Matters 609-321-0708
suejane@aol.com Children Other Ministries
Steve and Julie Durdin, x315
marriagematters@myfac.org Deepening Groups Justin Wright, x141 Camp FAC

miniChurches & Jennifer Green justinw@myfac.org 609-714-4035
Small Groups 856-985-5524 info@campfac.org
jenniferg15@verizon.net Kid BLAST Preschool
Pastor Dave Krilov, x105 Guest Services
davek@myfac.org Fresh Hope, x125 (Birth-Kindergarten)
• Kristi Peterson, x117 Pastor Doug Bazigian, x128
Sage Builders Debbie Schneck dougb@myfac.org
debbie@myfac.org kristip@myfac.org
Pastor Glenn Kantner, x106 • Meghan Preim, x101 Hospitality
glenn@myfac.org #Momlife
megp@myfac.org Ed & Deb Jurimas, x127; x119
Young Adults Michele Fleckenstein edj@myfac.org; debj@myfac.org
609-654-2796 Kid BLAST Elementary
• The Avenue mlfleckenstein@outlook.com Prayer Line
Pastor Dave Krilov (Grades 1-4)
Walking in Grace Justin Wright, x141 Mike Koehl, x308
davek@myfac.org justinw@myfac.org prayer@myfac.org
• Venture 18//23 Jill Borsky
Bryan & Lisa Russell 609-760-5354 Youth Ushers & Greeters
jillborsky@gmail.com
venture1823@myfac.org Pastor Erik Jarvis, x118 Pastor Doug Bazigian, x128
Men dougb@myfac.org
30 erikj@myfac.org
Pastor Erik Rebstock, x116 Worship
Ministry Assistant
erikr@myfac.org Pastor Doug Ingram, x137
Pat Vickery, x132
pat@myfac.org dougi@myfac.org

Band of Brothers Breakfasts Level 5 (Grade 5) Production
Michael More’ Pastor Russ Batten, x134
bandofbrothers@myfac.org. russ@myfac.org Pastor Nick Simpson, x110
nick@myfac.org
Catalyst 33 Planet 678 (Grades 6-8)
Music
Pastor Erik Rebstock, x 116 Pastor Eddie Jurimas, x104
erikr@myfac.org eddie@myfac.org Rob Preim
Trip hotline, x678 rob@myfac.org
facWILD
Impact (Grades 9-12)
Tim Stine
timstine2133@icloud.com Pastor Erik Jarvis, x118
erikj@myfac.org
Trip hotline, x410

Care Ministries Missions & Outreach Support Team Senior Pastor
Marty Berglund
financial assistance Pastor Suresh Thomas, x144 Administration Executive Pastor

Care Center suresht@myfac.org Chris Rose, x135 Brian Snyder
Administrative Director brian@myfac.org
Anne Simms Angel Tree chrisrose@myfac.org Executive Pastor of
609-975-9741 • Lauren Brown, x107
carecenter@myfac.org Dave and Judi Shoemaker Ministries
609-504-2745 laurenb@myfac.org Don Hay
practical help • Heather Costomiris, x115 don@myfac.org
Partnership Coordinators
Crew 318 heatherc@myfac.org 199 Church Road
• Family Trip to WV • Joanne Horner, x111 Medford, NJ 08055
Anne Simms Shawn Mosher Tel: 609-953-7333
crew318@myfac.org joanne@myfac.org Worship Services
familytrip@myfac.org • Tess Jurimas, x126 Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
FAC Wheels • FASA (South Africa) Sunday, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
Jim Walter Graphic Designer
Jim Hogan, x306 tess@myfac.org Office Hours
facwheels@myfac.org jtwalter@me.com Mon.-Thurs., 8:00 to 5:00
• Ukraine Bookkeeper Website: www.myfac.org
Food Pantry Andy Hall E-mail: info@myfac.org
Donna Beridon, x103
Darlene Taylor ukraine@myfac.org donna@myfac.org Elders: Pastor Marty Berglund,
foodpantry@myfac.org • World Ministries Juan Cerdan-Diaz, Matt Miller,
Facilities
Faith and Finances Dave Hine Phil Morgan, Bryan Russell
dhhine@gmail.com Ed Jurimas, x127
Chuck Riley • Young Life edj@myfac.org Camp FAC
faithandfinances@myfac.org Geoff Carleton • Ed Brokhoff 110 Sycamore Avenue
yl@myfac.org • Rob Eiler
Hope Garden • Ron Jacobs Marlton, NJ 08053
Service Projects • Ryan O’Rourke
Frank Mandy • Chris Rymarz The Connection
frankrmandy@gmail.com Tracy LaRosa • Ed Walls Designer: Tess Jurimas
projects@myfac.org
emotional support Facilities Scheduler Editor: Lynn Guise
Writers: Laurie Berglund,
Pastoral Care Deb Jurimas, x119 Sherri Bolognone, Nancy Ellis,
debj@myfac.org
Pastor Brent Brendle, x129 Joe Jalkiewicz
brentb@myfac.org Funerals Please submit family announcements
to lynn@myfac.org by the 5th of the
A complete list of support groups funerals@myfac.org
can be found on page 25. month prior to publication.
Technology

Scott Urwiler, x113
Maintenance and IT Supervisor
scott@myfac.org

Weddings

weddings@myfac.org

_________________________

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

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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 These are the majors at FAC. Salvation is our
everything we believe, every decision we central focus; it’s foundational. We pray that
make, and every ministry we have. you will make it your foundation and that
you will join us in our mission.
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.