Connection | Fellowship Alliance Chapel

FELLOWSHIP ALLIANCE CHAPEL ­—­ MEDFORD, NJ —­­ JUNE 2017 ­

Re:Group — pg 18

something for everyone: adults, youth, kids

“Make Re:Group a part of your summer plans for the whole family!”

our graduates summer soccer camp re:group - summer studies

Page 7 Page 12 Page 18

camp fac god@work wings

Page 23 Page 24 Page 29

Contents | June 2017

4 12

“kingdom caf�: a tool for god's use” summer soccer camp

Pastor Marty Berglund Grades 1-4

5 14

news & notes elementary

6 Grades 1-4

"encouragement for the journey" 15

Laurie Berglund youth group

7 Grades 5-12

our graduates 16

11 men

preschool ministry 18

Babies through Kindergarten re:group

Summer studies for all ages

20

women

23

camp fac WORSHIP SERVICES

24 Saturday: 6:00 p.m.

god@work Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

27 Nurseries and classes are provided
during every service for babies
missions - south africa through fourth graders. Ask a
greeter for directions to classes.
28
Interpretation for the hearing
care groups impaired is available during the
11:00 a.m. worship service.
29
The Friendship Bible Class for
wings teens and adults with special
needs meets during the 9:00 a.m.
For families of those with eating disorders Sunday service in the Worship
Center (children’s area at the top
30 of the steps).

serenity support group New to FAC?

Second annual celebration meeting Stop by the Guest Services area
after worship services. Get some
31 coffee and snacks and find out
more about FAC.
facts & figures

32

campus maps

34

directory

NEW? GET CONNECTED!

check out our social create a profile on the hub
media sites
Get e-mail updates from your groups, set up
/FACMedford automatic giving, or search the church directory.
@FAC_Tweets Go to fac.ccbchurch.com.
fellowshipalliance
download our mobile app

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

Stay in touch with Marty Fellowship Alliance Chapel | June 2017
through social media:

KINGDOM CAFÉ: A
TOOL FOR GOD'S USE

I want to assure you that the Kingdom
Café is not like the money changers in
the Temple – for many reasons!

WDear Church Family, the table. The money changers in the Temple had no such
hile the opening of the Kingdom Café has intent at all. They were just using God’s house and God’s
brought joy to Laurie and me, as well as so people to make money for themselves.
many others in our church family, I realize
that it has caused concern for some of you. 3. The elders of our church believed we needed to
A few of you have pointed to the passage in Scripture provide more places in our church building for people
about the money-changers in the Temple and have to stop and talk, but we also knew it would take food to
expressed concern that our café is crossing that line. I get people to do that! We knew of other churches in the
appreciate and understand your concerns, but I want to country that were doing that very well and seeing people
assure you that for many reasons the Kingdom Café is not use the café as a place to bring friends to Christ and
like the money changers in the Temple. I’d love to share a help everyone grow as God’s family. The Temple money
few of those reasons with you. changers cared nothing about such things.

1. The money changers were a disgrace in the Temple Our café is really just a tool that our church can use. Unlike
because individuals were trying to make a personal profit other tools we use at FAC ― such as our building, our
by selling things. Jesus accused them of being robbers and youth ministry, our children's ministries, our counseling
thieves. That is the polar opposite of what’s happened services ― this ministry tool costs our church nothing!
with our Kingdom Café. The owner and operator has We don't need to hire staff or provide benefit packages
gifted our church with all the equipment (more than or anything like that. It's an amazing gift God has given
$200,000.00 worth of stuff). He and his wife have invested us to use for His glory. The money changers did not think
countless hours in establishing this business to bless our about God’s glory at all, and that's why Jesus got so angry.
church family. Profits from the café will go to FASA, FAC I believe our café gives Jesus joy as He watches His people
ministries, or to pay off the church mortgage. gather to love one another.
Please join me in using the café
2. I hope you had a chance to hear my sermon a few as a tool to glorify God!
weeks back where I talked about why we are having a café
in the first place. I referred to a study done by a seminary Love never fails,
professor about the subject of "tables" in the Bible and
how often God intends His children to gather at tables Pastor Marty Berglund
to have fellowship. God clearly teaches us in His Word ― Senior Pastor
from the Passover meal to the Last Supper to the marriage
feast in heaven ― that He intends for His children to
celebrate around the table. Our intended design for the
café is to create a place for people to grow in their walk
with God by having true fellowship together around

4

Connection | Newsletter

News & Notes

Starting Point SNOW Den CHILDREN’S
MINISTRIES
Connecting at FAC June 2, 16, & July 22
Babies through Grade 4
If you are new to FAC and would like SNOW Den provides a place for adults
to get more involved, Starting Point with special needs to connect to God nursery
groups can help you. These groups and to their friends. SNOW Den meets
meet in homes on various nights of in the Fellowship Center from 7:00 to held during all worship services
the week and in different areas so you 9:00 p.m. • Infants (newborns through 14 months)
can find one that is convenient. In a
Starting Point group, you will learn Here are the upcoming activities: • Toddlers (15 through 24 months)
more about our church and how you
can get involved. • June 2: Bingo at FAC preschool &
elementary
You can either register online at • June 16: Johnson’s Farm
www.myfac.org/events, or register in • K ID BLAST CHURCH
person at a Guest Reception. Check • July 22: Barbecue at Camp FAC (last
the bulletin for Guest Reception dates. SNOW Den date for the summer) Age 25 months through Grade 4
Held during all worship services
If you would like more information, For more information, send an e-mail
contact the Director of Guest Services, to [email protected]. • K ID BLAST SUNDAY EVENING
Doug Bazigian, [email protected], or CLUBS
609-953-7333, x128. Prayer Line
Age 4 through Grade 4
Crew 318 The FAC Prayer Team is adding a prayer Kid Blast Clubs is not held during
line for the use of anyone who has the summer months.
Handymen Needed prayer requests. Call 609-953-7333,
x308, and leave your request. snow kids
Many families in need are assisted
by the FAC Crew 318 team. If you FAC Wheels for children with special needs
have “fix-it” skills ― basic or more Babies through Grade 5
advanced ― and would like to help Providing the “wheels” to bring
widows, single moms, disabled men people to FAC Held on Sunday mornings at 9:00 and
and women, and others in need, we 11:00 in the Worship Center, Rooms
need your help. For people in our area who don’t 101 and 102
have a car or who can’t drive, our FAC
If you can give some time to Crew Wheels ministry provides a way for 5
318, contact Anne Simms, Care Center them to attend worship services. We
Director, [email protected], need volunteer drivers to help for just
or 609- 975-9741. one service each month.

If you are interested in becoming part
of the FAC Wheels team or if you need
service, contact Jim Hogan, facwheels@
myfac.org, or 609-953-7333, x306.
(Please leave a message.)

Fellowship Alliance Chapel | June 2017

EFONRCOTUHREAJGEoMurEneNyT
“God has promised that He who
began the good work in me will be
faithful to complete it.”

W e speak frequently at FAC about knowing what a big job He has on His hands, I’ve spent
transformation and how God is at my whole life “trying hard” so as to be of some help to
work in each of our lives to make us Him. The problem is ― IT’S NO HELP! Not to Him. And not
more like Him. Even though it’s God who changes to me. It just wears me out and discourages me, and in
us, we definitely play an important part in the the end, the stone doesn’t get any cleaner than it would
transformation process, and sometimes that’s a hard have if I had just relaxed. BECAUSE I’M NOT THE ONE
paradox to understand. Recently, I feel like God gave GETTING THE JOB DONE ― HE IS!! He’s like the “power
me a good word picture to clarify my own spiritual behind the power washer.” And His power is way beyond
transformation. anything I could muster on my own. It’s His power that is
slowly but surely transforming my life, not my effort.
We have a stone sidewalk in the front of our house and
lots of woods surrounding us. The combination of shade So where does my effort come in? Do I have a part? Sure!
and moisture causes mold to build up on the textured I still have to turn on the power washer. I still have to
stone. Getting that clean is a challenge, but the perfect choose to use it. I can’t just lay it on the sidewalk and
tool for the job is a power washer. Marty usually does hope something good will happen. The same goes for my
all the yardwork around our house, but I love using the heart transformation. I first have to choose to surrender
power washer so I was helping clean the sidewalk one day. my heart to the process. And then I need to intentionally
make space in my life for the practices that God uses
As I watched the power washer do its magic ― cleaning to bring about change ― quiet, Sabbath, His Word,
all the dirt and mold off the stones ― I had this epiphany. relationships. So I participate in my transformation, for
The machine provides what’s needed to do this very sure, but the power for all of that doesn’t come from me.
difficult task. There would be no way for me to pull this off And we can all thank Jesus for that!
with my arms and a scrub brush. So I use this tool. While
I’m using it, however, I have two choices. I can tense all ― Laurie Berglund
my muscles and exert a lot of energy to direct the strong
force of the water. Or I can relax and step back while the Laurie loves to receive
water does its work. The reason this thought came to me your comments.
is that my normal mode of operation is “trying hard,” and Send her a message at
I found myself doing that with the power washer ― which [email protected].
is silly. Either way, the stone was going to get clean. The
power washer was doing the work ― not me!

It occurred to me that it’s a lot like my spiritual
transformation. God has promised that He who began
the good work in me will be faithful to complete it. But

6

COLLEGE GRADUATES

Brianna A. Cotton Brianna Jurimas Callyn Parker

Parents: Craig & Nancy Cotton Parents: Ed & Debbie Jurimas Parents: Bob & Karen Parker
Graduating from Adventist University, Graduating from Rutger’s School of Nursing, Graduating from Palm Beach Atlantic
Orlando, FL; Bachelor of Science, Nursing BA in Nursing University, Medicinal & Biological Chemistry
Plans: Returning to NJ to pursue a career Plans: To work in the Trauma Unit at Cooper Plans: Attend PBAU - Gregory School of
as a nurse Medical Center Pharmacy

7

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Julia Bates Patrick Brown Holly Butella

Parents: Brian & Ellen Bates Parents: Michael & Tracey Brown Parents: Don & Sue Butella
Graduating from Moorestown High School Graduating from Seneca High School Graduating from Seneca High School
Plans: St. Joseph's University Plans: RCBC, law enforcement Plans: Rider University, Psychology

Samuel Coco Lizzy DeCaesar Kara DiMarcangelo

Parents: Charles & Michele Coco Parents: David & DavidTucker Parents: Mike & Sue DiMarcangelo
Graduating from The Pilgrim Academy Graduating from Sequoia Alternative Program Graduating from Lenape High School
Plans: Liberty University, Pre-Physical Therapy Plans: Rowan College of Burlington County, Plans: University of Delaware, Pre-Vet/Animal
Health Sciences Science

8

Julie Foering Rebecca Anne Harris Meredith Nicole Jarvis

Parents: Jeff & Kathy Foering Parents: Jesse & Christine Harris Parents: Erik & Joy Jarvis
Graduating from Rancocas Valley High School Graduating from BCIT, Westampton Graduating from The King's Christian School
Plans: Temple University Plans: Rowan College, Graphic Design Plans: Geneva College, Criminal Justice

Brian Merriman Raquel Marie O'Donnell Courtney Patterson

Parents: Darryl & Dawn Merriman Parents: Andrew & Francesca O'Donnell Parents: Jan & Glen Patterson
Graduating from Rancocas Valley High School Graduating from homeschool Graduating from Cherry Hill West
Plans: College Plans: Liberty University Plans: Rowan College at Burlington, Nursing

9

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Erika Rebstock Lauren Roberts Caroline Joan Schwarzwalder

Parents: Erik & Linda Rebstock Parents: Brian & Noelle Roberts Parents: Stephanie Schwarzwalder; Michael &
Graduating from Shawnee High School Graduating from Shawnee High School Jennifer Schwarzwalder
Plans: Rutgers, Nursing Plans: Rowan College at Burlington County Graduating from Burlington County Institute
of Technology, Westampton
Plans: Rowan College at Burlington County

Joelle Wash

Parents: David & Ruth Wash
Graduating from Cherokee High School
Plans: Montclair State University

10

Connection | Newsletter PRESCHOOLBabies through Kindergartners

For Parents of Preschoolers

In June and July, your child will be learning about kids in the Bible who did what God wanted them to do. We believe that kids
who do what God wants them to do will learn the value of living for Him! To help them understand that, we will be presenting
people in the Bible who did amazing things when they were still kids! No matter how young or old a person is, they can do
what God wants them to do.

draw a by the people who are showing love to others.

"God made us to do good works." (Ephesians 2:10, NCV)

11

Campsummer soccer
July 10-12 | $35 | Grades 1-4
Register online at www.myfac.org/events

GET READY FOR SOCCER CAMP!

Attention all kids entering Grades 1 through 4 in Cost is $35.00 per child. A soccer ball and a T-shirt are also
September! Plans are underway for another great FAC included.
Summer Soccer Camp! To register, go to www.myfac.org/events.

Dates: July 10 through 12 | Rain date: July 13 volunteers needed

Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon

Location: Lenape High School, Church Road, Mt. Laurel We need high school students, college students, and
adults ― both men and women ― who can volunteer to
Soccer camp is an annual event open to all kids, boys and assist and lead at soccer camp.
girls, entering Grades 1 through 4! The purpose is to help
them understand and see Christ-like characteristics applied If you can help with any or all of the days, contact Pastor
to sports ― while having fun! Eddie Jurimas, [email protected].

Each day, there will also be group games, instruction and
practice of skills, scrimmages, water breaks, and snacks.

12

13

EGraLdesE1-M4 ENTARY

Summer Volunteers Needed for Children’s
Ministries

We need volunteers to work with our children in summer classes and activities. Anyone can get
involved in our preschool and/or elementary programs:

• Soccer Camp, contact Pastor Eddie Jurimas, [email protected],

• Kid Blast Weekend Church, contact Ally Foering, [email protected].

• Treasure Hunt, Preschool VBS, contact Jane Beebe, [email protected].

summer calendar JULY — RE:GROUP KID BLAST!

THE GREAT TREASURE HUNT For children entering Grades 1 to 5
PRESCHOOL VBS in the fall

August 8 to 10 July 11, 18, 25, August 1
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Cost: $10 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

This event is for children ages 3 as of 6/30/17 Your children can join you at Re:Group this
through those in Kindergarten for the 2016/17 summer at a class entitled, “Foundations:
school year. Each child must be registered Knowing Jesus through the Old Testament.”
separately.
The children will learn about the first five books
Cost of $10 applies only to the first two of the Bible as it relates to God’s rescue plan for
children in a family. Call Heather Costomiris, His people through Jesus.
609-953-7333, x115, to register additional
children to receive free VBS for them. Please register your children when you register
yourselves. Go to www.myfac.org/events.
To register, go to www.myfac.org/events.

14

Connection | Newsletter YOUTH

Congratulations to our 2017 graduates!

SUMMER CALENDAR

high school middle school connect on
instagram
IMPACT — ENTERING GRADES 9-12 LEVEL 5 & PLANET — ENTERING
GRADES 5-8 Planet & LVL 5: FACmiddleschool
JUNE 19 — FRESHMEN WELCOME Impact: FAChighschool
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at FAC JUNE 20 — FIFTH GRADE WELCOME
Register at www.myfac.org/events 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at FAC Pick up a copy of the summer calendar
SUMMER INSIGHT SUMMER YOUTH GROUP at FAC, or view it online.
Dates: Mondays, June 26, July 10, 17, 24, Dates: Tuesdays, June 27, July 11, 18, 25, If you have questions, contact:
August 7, 14 August 8, 15 - Pastor Erik Jarvis, [email protected]
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at FAC - Pastor Eddie Jurimas, [email protected]
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at FAC SUMMER EVENTS - Russ Batten, [email protected]
SUMMER EVENTS Register at www.myfac.org/events for
Register at www.myfac.org/events for these upcoming events: Phillies game; 15
these upcoming events: river tubing; Union Soccer game; Night Game, The
Phillies game; Union Soccer game; night Great Escape.
games; Washington, DC, trip.

Fellowship Alliance Chapel | June 2017

MEN

Men

Band of Brothers FATHER/DAUGHTER DAY
Breakfast Meetings
June 17, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Camp FAC
Wednesday mornings, 6:30 to 7:45
FAC Wild is hosting an afternoon barbecue for all dads and their
From June 7 to July 12, we will be watching and daughters, ages 3 to 17. Come to the camp and enjoy good food;
discussing a video series entitled “Kingdom fun games; swimming; a scavenger hunt; and, best of all, quality
Man,” by Tony Evans. time together.

Pastor Evans says, “Men, it’s time to raise the The event is free. Have neighbors and friends with daughters? Invite
standard and remind ourselves of manhood as them along too! We recognize that dads are not always available,
God intended it to be. Join me and other men but don't let that stop you from bringing that special girl in your life.
around the world on a journey of rediscovering
what it means to be a Kingdom Man.” To register, go to www.myfac.org/events. You can also just show up if
you didn’t get the chance to register.
Band of Brothers
is free. Invite your Can you help?
friends. (Guys only!)
If you are available to help with setting up, cooking, cleaning up, or
If you have questions games, contact Tim Barrett at [email protected].
about Band of Brothers,
contact Michael More’,
bandofbrothers@
myfac.org.

16

Connection | Newsletter

FATHER/SON POCONO
ADVENTURE WEEKEND

Friday, July 28 through Sunday, July 30 |Hickory Run State Park, PA

The Pocono adventure weekend will include whitewater rafting, a Pocono
NASCAR race, hiking, fishing, and zip lining. This event is for all fathers and sons,
ages eight and older.

Cost of $25.00 includes camping, two breakfasts, and one dinner. Additional costs
will vary based on the adventures you choose. Whitewater Rafting on Saturday
is $55 for Class 1/2; $65 for Class 2/3. The NASCAR Race on Sunday is $80 per
person; $40 for ages 12 and below.

Register online by June 25 at www.myfac.org/events. Space is limited to the
first 20 registrants. For more information, contact Tim Stine, timstine2133@
icloud.com.

HIKING TRIP TO The FAC Men’s Ministry is designed
HAWK MOUNTAIN to build men who make a difference.
Whether you’re in a small group
Saturday, August 19 studying God’s Word, enjoying
camping or hiking, or attending the
We will be meeting in the FAC parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and planning to leave in annual Men’s Conference or Pig Roast,
carpools at 8:15. The drive to Hawk Mountain takes two hours. we want to help you grow in your
relationships with Christ and those
Bring a packed lunch and extra water. We will return to the church at around you.
approximately 4:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Pastor
Cost is $9.00 for adults; $7.00 for seniors; and $5.00 for children. You will pay at Erik Rebstock, 609-953-7333, x116, or
the location. [email protected].

To register, go to www.myfac.org/events.

If you have questions, contact Joe Mezick, [email protected]. If you want to
know more about Hawk Mountain, go to www.hawkmountain.org.

If you have questions about Men’s Ministries, contact Pastor Erik Rebstock,
609-953-7333, x116, or [email protected].

17

ADULTS | YOUTH | CHILDREN

FOR ADULTS

(AGES 18 AND UP)
Small Group Intensives will explore a variety of
subjects. (See a list of choices and descriptions below.)

FOR YOUTH

(GRADES 5-12)
Re:Group for youth includes snacks, small group
discussions, and a message from God’s Word.

FOR CHILDREN For younger children,
please send an e-mail
(GRADES 1-4) to Debbie Schneck,
[email protected], if
We are partnering with the adult you are interested in
small group studying “Foundations: applying for financial
Knowing Jesus through the Old help to cover the cost of
Testament.” The adults and the babysitting needs.
children will both study the first
five books of the Bible to learn
more about God’s rescue plan for
His people through Jesus.

INTENSIVES FOR ADULTS

Note: Register yourself and your children online at www.myfac.org/events. When you register, you will see a link to order resources if any are suggested.

foundations: knowing jesus venture 18//23 soul care

through the old testament Venture 18//23 is a community of young At times, we can feel stuck in our spiritual
men and women who desire to build journey or in our relationship with God.
The first five books of the Bible are genuine relationships while understanding Sometimes we know that God loves us
foundational to understanding everything God’s leading through a time of decision- and has forgiven us, but maybe we don’t
else in the Old Testament and the making and challenges. If you are between feel that way. This group will explore seven
New Testament. A video series by The the ages of 18 and 23, join this group of areas of “soul care” that can free us to
Bible Project will be utilized to give an peers for Bible study and introspective move forward in our relationship with
understanding of how the first five books conversations. God and become all that He intends us
connect to God’s plan to rescue the world. to become.
Moderators: Venture team
If you have children, you may want to Moderator: Pastor Glenn Kantner
choose this Intensive as their program will
also be focusing on the first five books of
the Bible.

Moderator: Stan Nickle

18

something for everyone: FOR WOMEN
adults, youth, kids
she reads truth: hosea
Tuesdays, July 11, 18, 25, August 1
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The book of Hosea compares the
Make Re:Group a part of your summer plans for relationship between God and His people
the whole family! There’s a group for everyone! to the real-life marriage of Hosea and his
To register yourself and other members of your wife, drawing a parallel between spiritual
family, go to www.myfac.org/events, or text and marital unfaithfulness. In buying
Regroup to 609-997-3377. Gomer’s freedom, Hosea pointed ahead
to God’s love perfectly expressed in Christ,
parenting FOR MEN who bought the freedom of His Bride, the
Church, with His own life.
Parents are faced with the challenge raising a modern day knight
of encouraging their children to know woven
and love Christ. Through viewing and A time-tested, proven, strategic, and
discussing the video, "Grace-Based intentional process for raising your sons In this IF:Equip study, a basic blueprint is
Parenting," by Dr. Tim Kimmel, suggestions is presented. Fathers of sons ages 7 to provided to help women take practical
will be given for effective ways to love and 18 will be accountable to each other for steps towards building relationships for
guide our children to Christ. encouraging Godly manhood. discipleship. We believe that discipleship
is a weaving together of lives and stories
art of marriage Moderator: Kevin Hamm in the same way that we're woven into the
great redemption story. In “Woven,” we
This Intensive provides tools to assist radical present Jesus' call to discipleship and a
married couples to achieve a Godly basic cycle of what discipleship looks like.
marriage. In small groups, you and your In this video/discussion Intensive, David
spouse can learn and grow with other Platt challenges men, ages 16 and up, a taste of deepening groups
couples. to consider how the Gospel has been
manipulated to fit cultural preferences. This Intensive gives a sampling of what
Space is limited. Platt invites men to believe and obey the occurs in Deepening Groups as we explore
Truth. ways to foster intimacy with God. We will
Moderators: Steve and Julie Durdin share an introduction to The Good and
Moderator: Jesse Harris Beautiful God, a look at a group spiritual
faith & finances discipline and a discussion about three-
chase the lion way listening.
The Bible has a lot to say about how to
handle money. In this study, you’ll learn If your dream doesn't scare you, it's too boundaries
practical, Biblical truths about money that small! Chase the Lion is more than a catch
can help you find financial peace. phrase; it’s a radically different approach Using highlights from the book,
to life. It’s only when we stop fearing Boundaries, by Cloud and Townsend, we
Moderator: Chuck Riley failure that we can fully seize opportunity will discuss how clear boundaries are
by the mane. With grit and gusto, New essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
drugs, what do i do? York Times best-selling author, Mark Boundaries impact all areas of our lives:
Batterson, delivers a bold message to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
The Serenity Support Group offers everyone with a big dream. Our dreams
this Intensive to help you if drugs are should be so big that without God they FLEOARDSEMRSA(LMLENG&RWOOMUEPN)
impacting your family. You will receive would be impossible to achieve. This
information about how to know if your Intensive is for men, ages 16 and up. small group leader development
loved one is using drugs, what you can
do, how to avoid enabling, and how to get Moderator: Bill Cariss For all small group leaders, both men and
help for your loved one. Our resources are women, this Intensive will examine topics
the Life Recovery Bible and a small book, based on the results of a recent leader
When You Love an Addict. survey. Topics will include shepherding
toward transformation, handling group
Moderators: Joyce Gilmore, Sue Sager, Jim conflict, keeping your group fresh, and
Mather preparing Bible-based discussions.

19

Fellowship Alliance Chapel | June 2017

WOMEN

Women

Fresh Hope Clothing Donations Deepening Groups

Sunday, June 4 | 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. A Deepening Group provides a covenant
community to maturing Christians where you
Support our single moms by donating women’s summer clothing in like-new can experience:
condition to the Fresh Hope boutique. Drop off your donations at the garage
next to the 195 House, located in the exit lane of the front parking lot. Someone • Communion – a deeper intimacy with the
will be there to accept your donations. Trinity and personal intentionality in spiritual
formation
For questions or to volunteer to help, contact Kathy Foering, 609-458-9222,
or [email protected]. • Community – being part of a Christian
community that will encourage and challenge
Fresh Hope Food Pantry and participants in the isolating society of our time
Clothes Boutique
• Ministry – supporting and serving others as
Summer Dates participants pursue their place and purpose in
the Kingdom of God
The Food Pantry and the Clothes Boutique will both be open for single moms on
Sundays, June 11, July 16, and August 20 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Our hope is that you follow Christ in loving
obedience and lead a lifestyle of continual
20 spiritual transformation and growth through
intentional cooperation with the Holy Spirit.

Joining a Deepening Group

Go to www.myfac.org/joindeepening and
complete the Deepening Group Participant
Interest Form. If you have questions after
reading the information provided on the website,
contact Carol Batten, [email protected], or
Jennifer Green, [email protected].

Connection | Newsletter

aWAKEN IF:TABLE Connecting

Friday, June 16, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | FAC Fellowship House Connecting Women to One Another and FAC

“They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad Upcoming dates: June 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22, and 28 & 29
and sincere hearts.” (Acts 2:46) Time: Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.; or Thursdays, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Place: 219 Fellowship House
The aWAKEN ministry invites you to IF:Table on the third
Friday of every month. We believe the table is a place to When you are new to FAC, navigating through all of the programs,
gather women, share a simple dinner, and experience real-life groups, and service opportunities can feel overwhelming. A new
stories and Christ-centered conversations. IF:Tables are a time ministry called Connecting has been created to help women connect to
for a whole lot of laughter ― and maybe a few tears ― but one another and to FAC. Connecting is the place to be for conversation,
time spent that leaves us with glad hearts, full hearts, and fellowship, encouragement.
grateful hearts.
Feel free to come once or often. No registration is required. Just stop
Cost is $5.00. Register at www.myfac.org/events. Space is by. Our 90-minute format will include reviewing the week’s sermon,
limited so sign up as soon as possible. Registration will close discussing questions and ideas, sharing FAC ministries and upcoming
once maximum space has been reached and/or on Friday, activities, and prayer.
June 16.
If you have questions, contact Betty Ann German, 856-296-7998.
Camp FAC Days for Moms
21
We have reserved Camp FAC (north side) for three Thursdays
this summer for our Fresh Hope and #Momlife members,
their families, and friends! Pack your lunches and beach toys,
and you are all set for a day of fun at the camp! There are
picnic tables, play areas, bathrooms, and a great beach.

Joining us for beach days this summer is a great way to stay
connected to #Momlife and Fresh Hope. Camp FAC is located
at 110 Sycamore Avenue in Marlton. Beach days are free; no
registration is needed.

Moms’ summer days at Camp FAC are June 29, July 27, and
August 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

If you have questions, contact Debbie Schneck,
609-953-7333, x125, or [email protected].

Fellowship Alliance Chapel | June 2017

Information Meeting
Friday, June 9, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Would you like to have a part in bringing • Wants to demonstrate God’s heart for
racial unity to the world? aWAKEN is diversity to the world?
hosting a meeting about new Be the
Bridge groups. Join us for the evening • Is willing to let God change the way
to discuss exactly what being a bridge you see the world?
to racial unity looks like. Learn how you
can join a group focused on relational What You Need to Participate ―
unity through conversations that lead to
healing through reconciliation. • Humility and openness to learn

Are You Someone Who ― • Willingness to trust God as you engage

• Is heartbroken by the racial divide • Commitment to the process
you see in your country, your city, your
church, and/or your family but feels The information meeting will be held
powerless to do anything about it? at the 219 Fellowship House. Light
refreshments will be served. There is
• Wants to experience greater diversity no cost, but please register at
and richness in your relationships but www.myfac.org/events.
does not know how?

22

Connection | Newsletter

CAMP FAC

Summer Outdoor
Worship Services

sunday mornings, 10:00
june 4 through august 27

For those of you who love the great outdoors, did you
know that FAC offers summer outdoor worship services at
beautiful Camp FAC?
Yes, summer is here, and Camp FAC is ready for its fourth
season of outdoor worship services. With rustic pews, a
simple wooden cross, and breathtaking view of the lake,
Camp FAC’s summer worship services are an inspiring way
to connect with God in the majesty of His creation.
So bring a friend and join us for music, worship,
refreshments, fellowship, and inspiring messages from
God’s Word. Shoes are optional! It’s time to dig your
toes in the sand and praise God!

Camp FAC is located at 110 Sycamore Avenue
in Marlton.

23

Fellowship Alliance Chapel | June 2017

God@Work ...
in the Life of Dodd Terry

IDGEHRNOAATPICNTEEDY,, If you’ve been attending FAC for any length of time, chances are good
you’ve crossed paths with Dodd Terry in one way or another.
24
Dodd and his wife, Ami, live in Cherry Hill and have been attending FAC
since they married 13 years ago. They have three daughters: Sarah, 12;
Julia, 9; and Noelle, 6. Dodd and Ami have been leading a miniChurch for
the past eight years and serve as miniChurch coaches.

You may also know Dodd from the Kid BLAST ministry, where he serves as
a teacher; or from the Men of Iron/Strong 27 ministry. Or you may know
him from his past service in the Catalyst and Timothy Project men’s or Lay
Counseling ministries.

You may know that for the past 19 years, Dodd has worked in the field of
school counseling and coaches a high school boys’ soccer team. You may
even know that, as a 20-year-old, Dodd prayed to receive Jesus Christ as
his Lord and Savior with his boss while working a summer landscaping job
laying down mulch.

What you may not know is that God worked in a mighty and powerful way
to lift Dodd out of a deep and dark depression that nearly caused him to
take his own life almost 20 years ago.

A native of Monmouth County, NJ, Dodd was only 25 and had just begun
teaching elementary school in Virginia when that fall he began feeling
overwhelmed by the responsibilities of his new job.

Connection | Newsletter

"As David wrote in Psalm 40, I was in the ‘pit of destruction’
and in the ‘miry bog.' "

“I was anxious, sleeping less, working around local Bible church and seeing a Christian dealing with depression, anxiety, and other
the clock, but my life soon was quickly out counselor weekly. He also joined a men’s similar kinds of issues were coming to my
of balance,” he recalls. “By late fall, I was Bible study and began to experience the office,” Dodd says.
having serious bouts of insomnia, depressed joys of Christian fellowship. The following
thoughts, and even suicide ideations.” spring he was baptized. Today, as he looks back and reflects on that
period of his life, Dodd says three words
Over the Christmas break, Dodd says, he The following September, Dodd was able to most accurately capture his feelings: grace,
checked himself into a psychiatric hospital. return to a career in education, this time as hope, and identity.
However, when he was discharged from the a high school guidance counselor and soccer
hospital two-and-a-half weeks later, he felt coach. “Grace, because I am saved by grace alone,
no better than when he entered. Indeed, through faith alone, in Christ alone,” he says.
he was unable to return to his teaching “Strangely, just a year and a half after my “I believe that it’s only by His grace that He
position, even after a second stay in that life was spiraling out of control, students saved me from the pit of destruction and my
same hospital. Having received a diagnosis
of major depressive disorder with psychosis,
Dodd moved back to New Jersey to live with
his parents.

“My family and friends showed such great
love and support to me during this time.
Many people were praying for me,” says
Dodd, who takes his first name from
his paternal grandfather’s middle name,
Dodson.

“However, I was in a really dark place. I
was mentally ill; my brain chemistry was
completely off. I had paranoid thoughts.
My life had spiraled out of control. As
David wrote in Psalm 40, I was in the ‘pit of
destruction’ and in the ‘miry bog.’”

Dodd was admitted to a psychiatric hospital
for a third time and released again weeks
later. But he continued to be plagued by the
paranoid thoughts, despair, and feelings of
hopelessness and worthlessness.

In June, he drove his car into a tree,
resulting in multiple traumatic injuries.
"For months, I felt that I would not make
it to my twenty-seventh year,” Dodd
recalls. “But when I was discharged this
time, the paranoid thoughts were gone.
My medication consisted of Prozac only
and none of the other stuff. Over the
days, weeks, and months ahead, I felt
like a prisoner set free. The deep cloud of
depression and paranoid thoughts had been
lifted from me.”

One year after his struggle with depression
began, Dodd went to work for a shipping
company. He also began attending a

Dodd in FAC Kid Blast 25

Fellowship Alliance Chapel | June 2017

"It’s vitally important to
stay connected to God
through His Word and

other Believers."

mental illness and despair that day at the stay in his Word. Of course, the intervention

tree. I had thought that my life was over, but of a psychologist or counselor is necessary

God in His infinite mercy saved me and had and vital. All of these ― the power of God’s

other plans for me, plans for life and hope. Word, fellowship, and counseling ― are

‘He drew me up from the pit of destruction, how a person struggling with depression

out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a can see him/herself as God does.”

rock, making my steps secure. He put a new He adds, “As Christians, we long to have
song in my mouth, a song of praise to God.’” joy in our lives. We are instructed to
(Psalm 40:2-3 ESV) rejoice always. Depression runs counter

Hope and identity, Dodd adds, are to this. A dangerous, downward spiral is

important because when he has looked for to be depressed that you are depressed

identity within himself, his pleasures, or his because deep down we know this is not the

works, he’s only found diminished hope and abundant life Jesus promised. But call on

even hopelessness. the name of the Lord and cry out to God. As

“But when I look to Christ as my source of life God’s Word says, ‘Then you will call on me
and peace and identity, knowing that I am and come and pray to me, and I will listen
‘in Christ’ as an adopted son of God Almighty, to you. You will seek me and find me when
there is joy and hope in my life,” he says. you seek me with all of your heart. I will be
found by you, declares the Lord, and will

Asked what he would tell a friend suffering bring you back from captivity.’” (Jeremiah
from depression or other mental illness, 29:12-14 ESV)

Dodd is clear: “Seek professional treatment Freed of the depression that once bound
and turn to the Lord. Depression is an illness him, Dodd says God in recent years has
and not just a weakness that we can lift been teaching him to look at difficult
ourselves out of by ‘trying harder,’ he says. circumstances as opportunities to cling
“If someone breaks an arm, we put a cast more closely to Jesus and to let Him
on it to help it heal. When depression hits “change me and root me more deeply in
and our emotions are hurting so deeply that Him. God is not always about changing my
it impacts daily functioning, treatment is circumstances,” he concludes. “He is about
required.” changing me day by day as I put off the old

At the same time, Dodd says, it’s vitally self of performance-based living, fear, and
important to stay connected to God through people pleasing and put on the new self
His Word and other Believers, and to be of trust, freedom, faith, and hope in our
patient with yourself. gracious Lord and Savior.” ·

“It's important to see yourself as God sees
you. God loves you. God has compassion on
you. God is merciful and gracious. As hard
as it may be, stay connected with others and

26

Connection | Newsletter

MISSIONS

Missions
& Outreach

FELLOWSHIP ALLIANCE SOUTH AFRICA (FASA)

tig – this is god!

If you’ve been around FASA for long enough, you may have heard These students started a new Learners' Christian Organizaion in their school.
a certain phrase: TIA – This Is Africa! Plans change, things happen
― TIA! But recently since God has been doing so much in and
through the FASA ministry, the acronym has been changed to
TIG ― This Is God! He’s amazing!

Here’s a glimpse of what He’s been doing in the FASA Ministry:

jade fleckenstein

Jade and her mom, Michele, were all set to go to South Africa to right way. I thought there was no way it was just luck that I’m not
assist with a FASA Day Camp paralyzed. Although I had already given myself to God when I was
last July. Funds were raised, younger, I decided to talk to Him again and ask for forgiveness.
songs and skits learned, and Now instead of just going to God for problems, I come to Him to
relationships were built within thank Him for not allowing me die.
the team. But then Jade had a
shocking accident, falling from a
climbing wall 30 feet high. Jade,
Michele, and the team were
crushed. But ― TIG.

Jade says, “I grew up in church

always believing in God until

Jade Fleckenstein fifth grade. I don’t really know

why, but I guess it was because

everything started to become ‘Who’s prettier?’ or ‘Who’s more “Now going to South Africa is more than just for fun and to be
kind. It’s to share the wonderful love and comfort given by God
athletic?’ or ‘Who’s popular?’ I started putting popularity before with as many people as possible.”

God. Then my mom and I decided we wanted to go to South Africa Jade and Michele are part of the team headed to South Africa this
July!
on a missions trip. I had only really wanted to go to help those in

need and, well, have fun. Just a tiny part of me wanted to go for

God. Then in early June, four weeks before the trip, I had my big

accident. In that moment, I despised God. All I thought was ‘Why? connect with us! www.myfasa.org

Why me? Why now?’

“When I got out of the hospital, I realized how much worse Join the FASA group on The Hub at www.myfac.org.
things could have been for me. I knew there was no way it was
all a coincidence that in falling from 30 feet I landed in just the /fasa_fac /FASAfac @facFASA / fasafac

27

Fellowship Alliance Chapel | June 2017

PASTORAL CARE DIRECTORY

Our Pastoral Care groups offer financial, physical, and emotional
support. If you need assistance, contact the Care Center,
609-975-9741, or use the contact information below.

every man’s battle marriage ministry relationship recovery

Support for men struggling with sexual sins • Marriage Coaches For men and women who are going
Coaching and education for moving and through separation and/or divorce and for
Meetings are held on Thursdays at improving marriages in all different stages those continuing to recover.
7:00 p.m.
Contacts: Steve and Julie Durdin, Contact: Susan, 609-953-7333, x316, or
Contacts: Ed Brokhoff (Call for location.) [email protected], or [email protected].
609-200-2019 or [email protected] 609-953-7333, x315. (Leave a message.)
serenity support
helping hand grief support • Pre-Marriage Groups
Giving marriages a healthy start For those with loved ones with substance
Support for adults who are grieving abuse issues
Contacts: Mike and Tammy Mosier,
Meetings are held on Mondays at 609-953-7333, x315. (Leave a message.) Meetings are held on Tuesdays at
7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. 7:00 p.m. in The Barn.
men’s recovery
Contacts: Wanda and George Stein, Contact: Joyce, [email protected], or
609-953-7333, x309 For help towards God and sobriety 609-953-7333, x314 (Leave a message.)

lay counseling Meetings are held in The Barn in TB-04 on wings (walking in god’s strength)
Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
To see a lay counselor, call Toni Mendillo, For families of loved ones with
609-953-7333, 329. (Leave a message.) Contact: Dan Mignogna, eating disorders
[email protected], or
living through suicide 609-953-7333, x312 (Leave a message.) Meetings are held on the first and third
Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., in the
For those grieving the loss of a loved one path to purity Fellowship House.
through suicide
For men struggling with sexual sin For more information, send an
Meetings are held on Mondays at e-mail to janletts@comcast.
7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Meetings are held on Tuesdays at net; [email protected]; or
6:30 a.m. Call for location. [email protected].
Contacts: Wanda and George Stein,
609-953-7333, x309 For more information, send an e-mail women’s redemption
to [email protected], or call
609-953-7333, x311. (Leave a message.) For women who struggle with sexual purity

For times and location, contact
[email protected], or leave a
message at 609-953-7333, x317.

28

Connection | Newsletter SUPPORT

FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF THOSE WITH AN
EATING DISORDER

Eating Disorder ― it’s a term we hear again and again in feel hopeful, supported, and better enabled to care for my
our current culture. It can destroy a person and his/her family member. I'm thankful for Wings. Knowing I have support
family if help isn’t pursued and accepted. Living with and available has clearly made a positive impact.”
loving someone who is going through this can be extremely
difficult. As we are told in the Bible, the “one another’s” are “A friend of mine, who I hadn’t seen in a long while, texted me
so important; therefore, as the church family, we need to about this group as it was forming ‘in case your daughter is still
encourage and support one another. struggling.’ I decided to go even though my daughter was in a
stable spot because I would have loved a group like this when
As you may know, there are counselors and support groups for she was initially going through treatment and everything was
those with eating disorders, but it is so hard to find support so scary and I felt so alone. I thought maybe I could be a good
for their loved ones. WINGS was started to help parents, adult resource. Well, not too long after that, I needed the support
siblings, and loved ones to find their hope in God. Together, we all over again. I realized I had come to the right place. Many
are trying to navigate the difficulties of living with someone daughters, parents, and families are at all different stages with
who is on a daily emotional and physical roller coaster that many different circumstances. This group is so valuable no
makes life very hard for them and those who love them. matter how you are being affected. It’s a place to come,
discuss, pray, and give and receive support from others who
what participants are saying truly ‘get it.’”
about wings
meeting information

“Through WINGS, I have found wonderful new friends ― people WINGS meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month,
who understand, support, and truly care for one another and year round, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship House.
for our loved ones who suffer. Through prayer and friendship,
there is less worry and more hope!” There is no counselor on the premises. All participants are on
the journey together, finding hope in God one day at a time.
“Seeing someone I love become diagnosed and coping with Confidentiality is maintained.
the challenges of an eating disorder could be heartbreaking
and isolating at times. Becoming involved in the Wings If you have questions or comments, send an e-mail to Jan Letts,
group has allowed me to connect with others also loving [email protected].
someone through their disorder. Through prayer, sharing, and
encouragement of one another in a Christian environment, I

29

SUPPORT Fellowship Alliance Chapel | June 2017

SECOND ANNUAL
CELEBRATION MEETING

Tuesday, June 20, 7:00 p.m.

Members of the Serenity Support Group have a common bond: their
lives have been disrupted by the addiction of a loved one. The group is
anonymous and respects the privacy of our attendees. Resources are the
Life Recovery Bible and the 12-step program adopted from AA. We rely
on the healing power of Jesus to not only help our loved ones, but us as
well. Meetings are held every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Barn.

We are pleased to announce that we will be holding our Second Annual
Celebration Meeting on June 20 when we will be celebrating God’s
goodness in the midst of trials. Come out and celebrate with us!

Listen to the many miracles and the lives that have been saved. Hear
words of encouragement from guest speakers. We will also have a time
of praise and worship, which will be led by one of FAC’s worship team
leaders. Refreshments will be provided.

If you plan to attend, please register at www.myfac.org/events.

If you would like to participate in the Serenity Support Group, contact
Joyce Gilmore, [email protected].

30

Connection | Newsletter FACTS & FIGURES

date budget actual difference

General Fund 4.2 $ 68,750 $ 58,777 $ ( 9,973)
4.9 $ 68,750 $ 59,681 $ ( 9,069)
4.16 $ 68,750 $ 83,851 $ 15,101
4.23 $ 68,750 $ 61,744 $ ( 7,006)
4.30 $ 68,750 $ 51,299 $ ( 17,451)





Total $ 343,750 $ 315,352 $ ( 28,398)
Year-to-Date $ 1,237,500 $ 1,047,192 $ ( 190,308)

Missions Fund $ 5,096 $ 5,266 $ 170
$ 5,096 $ 7,720 $ 2,624
$ 5,096 $ 5,603 $ 507
$ 5,096 $ 5,668 $ 572
4.2 $ 5,096 $ 4,736 $( 360)
4.9
4.16
4.23
4.30

Total $ 25,480 $ 28,993 $ 3,513
Year-to-Date $ 91,728 $ 95,466 $ 3,738

Benevolence Fund $ 2,970
$ 5,877
$ 2,395
4.2 $ 1,854
4.9 $ 2,480
4.16
4.23
4.30

Total $ 13,096
Year-to-Date $ 44,265

Kingdom Vision Fund

4.2 $ 31,756
4.9 $ 29,111
4.16 $ 20,528
4.23 $ 22,275
4.30 $ 25,782

Total $ 103,670

Year-to-Date $ 441,891

date adults workers children total

4.2 1730 41 323 2094
4.9 2058 50 239 2347
4.16 3150 109 266 3525
4.23 1606 55 309 1970
4.30 1722 48 289 2059

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.

31

32 Stage

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

FCelelnotewrship COURTYARD

A wing Lorem(Cipsloumsed foBraClcoonnsytruction)
B wing
C wing 202 204 207 206 205
201

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)

207

Care Center

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

33

Fellowship Alliance Chapel | June 2017

Adults Women [email protected] Special Needs

50+ Carol Batten, x109 Timothy Project SNOW Den

Ed Brokhoff [email protected] Rodney Sager Leah Bronczyk, x304
609-200-2019 [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] Ministry Assistant 856-924-4631
Friendship Bible Class
Alpha Debbie Schneck, x125 Velocity Men’s Groups
[email protected] Melissa King
Explore the meaning of life Pastor Erik Rebstock, x116 [email protected]
Dave and Judi Shoemaker aWAKEN [email protected]
609-504-2745 SNOW Kids
Monika Tockstein Children
After Alpha 609-268-1238 [email protected]
[email protected] Pastor Erik Jarvis, x118
Rich Janiszewski SNOW Den
609-413-3311 Deepening Groups [email protected]
[email protected] Leah Bronczyk, x304
Jennifer Green Kid BLAST Preschool [email protected]
Guest Services 856-985-5524
[email protected] (Birth-Kindergarten) Other Ministries
Pastor Doug Bazigian, x128 • Jane Beebe, x101
[email protected] Fresh Hope, x403 Camp FAC
[email protected]
miniChurches Marcy Hutchinson • Cathy Watson, x117 609-714-4035
[email protected] [email protected]
Pastor Dave Krilov, x105 [email protected]
[email protected] Hospitality
#Momlife Kid BLAST Elementary
Prayer Line Ed & Deb Jurimas, x127; x119
Michele Fleckenstein (Grades 1-4) [email protected]; [email protected]
Mike Koehl, x308 609-654-2796 Ally Foering, x124
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Worship

Sage Builders Walking in Grace Youth Pastor Doug Ingram, x137

Pastor Glenn Kantner, x106 Jill Borsky Pastor Erik Jarvis, x118 [email protected]
[email protected] 609-760-5354
[email protected] [email protected] Production
Ushers & Greeters
Men Ministry Assistant Pastor Nick Simpson, x110
Pastor Doug Bazigian, x128 [email protected]
[email protected] Pastor Erik Rebstock, x116 Pat Vickery, x132
[email protected] Music
Venture 18//23 [email protected]
Level 5 (Grade 5) Rob Preim
Bryan & Lisa Russell Band of Brothers Breakfasts [email protected]
[email protected] Russ Batten, x134
Michael More’ [email protected]
[email protected].
Planet 678 (Grades 6-8)
facWILD
Pastor Eddie Jurimas, x104
Rodney Sager [email protected]
[email protected] Trip hotline, x678
856-924-4631
Impact (Grades 9-12)
Golf League
Pastor Erik Jarvis, x118
George Bradley [email protected]
[email protected] Trip hotline, x410

Men of Iron

Bill Cariss

34

Connection | Newsletter

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

Care Center [email protected] Chris Rose, x135 Brian Snyder
Administrative Director [email protected]
Anne Simms Angel Tree [email protected] Executive Pastor of
609-975-9741 • Lauren Brown, x107
[email protected] Dave and Judi Shoemaker Ministries
609-504-2745 [email protected] Don Hay
Practical help • Heather Costomiris, x115 [email protected]
Partnership Coordinators
Phil Morgan [email protected] 199 Church Road
• Family Trip to WV • Joanne Horner, x111 Medford, NJ 08055
[email protected] Shawn Mosher Tel: 609-953-7333
[email protected] Worship Services
Crew 318 [email protected] • Tess Jurimas, x126 Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
• FASA (South Africa) Sunday, 9:00 &11:00 a.m.
Anne Sims Jim Walter Graphic Designer
[email protected] [email protected] Office Hours
[email protected] Mon.-Thurs., 8:00 to 5:00
FAC Wheels • Ukraine Bookkeeper Website: www.myfac.org
Andy Hall E-mail: [email protected]
Jim Hogan, x306 Donna Beridon, x103
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Elders: Pastor Marty Berglund,
• World Ministries Ryan King, Phil Morgan,
Food Pantry Facilities Bryan Russell
Dave Hine
Darlene Taylor [email protected] Ed Jurimas, x127 Camp FAC
[email protected] • Young Life [email protected] 110 Sycamore Avenue
Geoff Carleton • Ed Brokhoff
Faith and Finances [email protected] • Rob Eiler Marlton, NJ 08053
• Ron Jacobs The Connection
Chuck Riley Service Projects • Ryan O’Rourke Designer: Tess Jurimas
[email protected] • Chris Rymarz Editor: Lynn Guise
Tracy LaRosa • Ed Walls Writers: Laurie Berglund,
Hope Garden [email protected] Sherri Bolognone, Nancy Ellis,
Facilities Scheduler Joe Jalkiewicz, Donna Thomas
Frank Mandy Please submit family announcements
[email protected] Deb Jurimas, x119 to [email protected] by the 5th of the
[email protected] month prior to publication.
Emotional support
Technology
Pastoral Care
Scott Urwiler, x113
Pastor Brent Brendle, x129 Maintenance and IT Supervisor
[email protected] [email protected]

A complete list of support groups Weddings & Funerals
can be found on page 28.
Jocelyn Stainback, x402
[email protected]
[email protected]

_______________________

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

35

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 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.