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Contents | May 2019

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"jesus transforms people" youth ministry

Pastor Marty Berglund Grades 5 through 12

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news & notes venture

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encouragement for the journey 12

Laurie Berglund groups

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fearless conference singles

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children's ministry women

Babies through Fourth Graders

15 WORSHIP SERVICES

men Saturday: 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
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Nurseries and classes are provided
marriage matters during all worship services for
babies through fourth graders. Ask
17 a greeter for directions to classes.

sage builders, day Interpretation for the hearing
impaired is available on Sunday
18 morning during the 11:00 service.

sage builders, evening snow buddies &
resources program
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children with special needs
missions
Sunday mornings at 11:00 in
23 the Fellowship Center

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

directory NEW TO FAC?

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

PRAYER LINE

Anyone who has prayer requests,
please call 609-953733, x308.

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JESUS TRANSFORMS PEOPLE

Dear Church Family, Acts reveals to us that Jesus ascended to heaven in His
body. But His Spirit now moves powerfully through those
Even if you haven’t read the Bible very much or at all, I who believe in Him to totally transform them into the
would encourage you to read the Book of Acts in the New image of Christ, which is God’s goal for the people He calls.
Testament. It’s easy to read and understand. It’s basically
a history book of what happened to the disciples and the In 2 Corinthians 3:18, the Apostle Paul tries to summarize
other followers after Jesus arose from the dead and then this for us in one verse: “And we all, with unveiled face,
ascended to heaven. It’s a very exciting book to read. If you beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into
haven’t read it, I challenge you to make a commitment to the same image from one degree of glory to another. For
read it. this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.” Transformation
is how God still works in people today. He does it when
Probably what’s most amazing about the book of Acts is we believe in Jesus and trust His promises for our life. This
that many of the individuals written about in it were also work is a very spiritual work God begins in us the moment
written about in the Gospels. In these records, many ― we trust in Jesus, and He will use the Holy Spirit to literally
and at times all ― of the disciples didn’t stand out as great change our lives.
men of faith. In fact, Jesus pointed that out to them more
than once. (“O you of little faith” Matthew 8:26) At FAC, we love highlighting the transforming work of God
in people’s lives so much that we video and write “God@
Also, one of the main characters in Acts is Saul, a Jewish Work stories.” Our hope is that by seeing and reading
religious leader who was later named Paul. He was not just these stories, you will gain new hope and faith that God
an unbeliever, but a persecutor of the church who then can transform you, too.
became one of the most radically committed Christians of
all time. God’s transforming power is beautiful and much more
powerful than education, hard work, determination, or
Acts tells us why all these unbelievers and weak believers giftedness can do in your life.
became so powerful that they performed miracles and
changed the world. It tells us why they who once were How can you begin to be transformed? Trust Jesus. Then
afraid to talk about Jesus to others became so bold and dig into His Word (read the book of Acts!) and fellowship
told everyone they could despite the consequences and with others who also trust Jesus (at church, in groups)
hardships. The answer to this transformation in these and watch what God can do with you. The Christian life is
people recorded for us in the Book of Acts is that the Holy dynamic and exciting ― just like the book of Acts.
Spirit (the third Person of the Godhead) came into them
and filled their minds, their hearts, and even their wills Love never fails,
to move them to do extremely powerful things to reach Senior Pastor Marty Berglund
thousands of people with the life-saving power of Christ.

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NEWS & NOTES

Snow Den Children’s Ministry
Volunteer Opportunities
SNOW Den for teens and adults with special needs
will meet this month on Fri., May 3, from 7:00 to 9:00 Children’s Ministry, Babies through Grade 4
p.m. in the Fellowship Center. For more information, Our Children’s Ministry would like you to consider joining the team!
contact Rob and Becca Eiler, [email protected], or leave Leaders, assistants, greeters, and administrative assistance are
a message at 609-953-7333, x304. needed. There are so many ways to connect and serve, and we will
work with your schedule. Perhaps you can help out this summer
Snow buddies when many of our volunteers will be taking a break.
To discuss your interests and availability, contact Kristi Peterson,
Do you have experience in the special needs community [email protected], or Pastor Justin Wright, [email protected].
or just an abundance of love to share? The SNOW
Buddies and Resources ministry is currently looking Sponsored by the FAC Serenity Support Group
for volunteers to serve a few times a month during
the 11:00 a.m. Sunday service. If you have questions, Teen Challenge Men’s Choir
contact [email protected]. To volunteer, sign up at the
Information Desk. When: Sun., June 9, 2:00 p.m. | Where: Fellowship Center
Teen Challenge New Jersey will be singing uplifting songs of
Care Center & Food Pantry encouragement and giving testimonies of how God has changed their
lives and situation.
The Care Center and Food Pantry exist to help those in The men of the Teen Challenge choir say they have been dramatically
need with short-term assistance and food. Contact the changed by the power of God’s grace. “Mercy is our theme, and our
Care Center for information about how to apply, 609- message shares God’s ability to free and to heal those addicted to
975-9741, or [email protected]. The Center and drugs, alcohol, crime, depression, and other life-controlling problems.
Pantry are open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from We look forward to seeing you there!”
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. “For nothing is impossible with God!” (Luke 1:37).
For more information, contact Joyce Gilmore, 609-953-7333, x314
You can help by donating non-perishable items: (leave a message), or [email protected].
peanut butter, jelly, pasta, tomato or spaghetti sauce,
canned fruit and vegetables, beans, tuna, soup, 5
stuffing or mashed potatoes, rice, cereal, toilet tissue,
paper towels, and cleaning products. Collection bins
are located in the Atrium and in the Welcome Center.

hope Garden

Ground Preparation Day is May 11

Vegetables given out to those in need through the FAC
Food Pantry are grown in the FAC HOPE Garden located
next to the Care Center! Last year, more than 1500
pounds of fresh produce was distributed. We need
volunteers to help prepare the ground for planting.
If you can help, sign up on the HUB or contact Frank
Mandy at [email protected].

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Fixing my eyes on Him

EFONRCOTUHREAJGEMouErNneTy
In the pursuit of fixing my mind and heart constantly on Jesus, I together every day.’ So you show up faithfully. But your friend

read the most beautiful devotional the other day. One of my only shows up when they’re going through a crisis. Or when

friends from church recently gave me a daily devotional book they do show up, they ignore you. Would you call them a faithful

that her sister wrote, Making God Smile, by Kim Taylor Henry, friend?

and I am really enjoying it. This particular reading was so timely “Jesus shows up every day to walk with us and talk with us. We

that I wanted to share the whole thing with you: need only take His outstretched hand and follow.”

“I spent a lot of time talking with Jesus today. Not concentrated I particularly loved her reference to the kind of friend who only
prayer time so much as an ongoing conversation. I thanked Him shows up to talk when they need something. Have you ever had
often. I sought His guidance. I worshipped Him in my heart. I one of those?! I don’t want to be that kind of friend or daughter
tried to do everything I felt He was telling me to do. to Jesus. Fixing my eyes on Him means including Him in all the

“Otherwise, today was just a normal day. But focusing on Jesus ordinary dailyness of my life ― and frankly, it’s amazing to me

made it so much more. I felt peaceful, content, and filled with a that the Lord of the universe would want to be part of that!

quiet joy ― not because of anything that happened, but because That’s love, for sure!

I was walking with Him.

“Too often I wait until something goes wrong to turn to God. But ― Laurie Berglund
turning to Him only when I don’t know where else to turn isn’t
faithfulness.

“Jesus said, ‘Now you are My friends, since I have told you Laurie loves to receive comments!
everything the Father told me’ (John 15:15). Suppose a friend Send her an e-mail at [email protected].
said, ‘I want to spend some time with you. Let’s take a walk

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CONFERENCE | 2019

Women everywhere move across life’s stage in step of courage take you into a new adventure of
their homes, at their jobs, and during their times fearless faith.
of leisure. In each of these spheres of influence,
women need courage and resilience to perform at “Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the
peak, sustain healthy relationships, and carry out courage to continue that counts.” Winston Churchill
unique responsibilities.
Journey with us toward courageous faith.
God alone can empower you with this courage and
cut the fear that holds you back. Your stage is a Keynote Speakers – Annie F. Downs, Kelly Minter,
world filled with opportunities. and Dr. Amy Davis

So as the curtains open, boldly step into the light. Register online, www.myfac.org/events.
God is your Director. Follow His script and let each
Cost is $89.00.

# F E A R L E S S FA C

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CHILDREN’S RACE
MINISTRIES T EAM

Babies through Grade 4 In this series, we will race through God’s Word to see what He says
about how we can love Him and love others!
nursery
PRESCHOOL
held during all worship services
• Infants (newborns through 14 months) NURSERY THROUGH PRE-KINDERGARTEN

• Toddlers (15 through 24 months) Memory Verse
"Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:8 (NIV)
preschool &
elementary PRESCHOOL LESSONS
May 4/5 — Wait with a happy heart. (Genesis 12:1-8)
• K ID BLAST CHURCH May 11/12 — Be happy with what you have. (Genesis 13)
Age 25 months through Grade 4 May 18/19 — Be kind to others. (Luke 22:39-51)
Held during all worship services May 25/26 — Love forgives. (John 21:1-17)

• K ID BLAST SUNDAY NIGHT CLUBS ELEMENTARY
Age 4 through Grade 4
6:00 p.m. at FAC KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 4

snow buddies & Memory Verses
resources “Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not want what belongs to others. It does not
brag. It is not proud. It is not rude. It does not look out for its own interests. It
for children with special needs does not easily become angry. It does not keep track of other people's wrongs.
Babies through Grade 8 Love is not happy with evil. But it is full of joy when the truth is spoken. It always
protects. It always trusts. It always hopes. It never gives up. Love never fails."
Held on Sunday mornings at 11:00 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a (NIRV)
in the Fellowship Center in Rooms
B-7 and B-8. ELEMENTARY LESSONS
May 4/5 — Love is patient and kind. (Genesis 12:1-8)
contact May 11/12 — Love does not want what belongs to others. (Genesis 13)
May 18/19 — Love is not rude. (1 Samuel 25:2-39)
Children's Ministry Director May 25/26 — Love does not keep track of wrongs. (Matthew 18:21-35)
Justin Wright
[email protected]

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Children's Ministry Team: Meg Preim, Kristi Peterson, Pastor Justin Wright, and Alex Tracey

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

RICH DOPPLER

[l to r] Olivia, Amy, Molly, Rick, and Ricky In which ministry do you serve?

Children's Ministry: Elementary

How long have you been serving?

12 years

How did you get involved in the
Ministry? I followed my three children through

the program.

What do you enjoy most about
serving? I enjoy seeing the children sing and

dance while worshiping God. I enjoy when the
children get a concept from the Bible and explain
how they can relate it to their lives. I love when
the Holy Spirit comes whooshing through, having
a total feeling of joy and peace on a Sunday
morning.

What would you like to tell others
about serving in the Children’s
Ministry? It will be a great experience serving

in the Children's Ministry whether you just try it
one time or stick around for a while.

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YOUTH

Seniors in the Connection

We will be honoring our graduating seniors in the June edition of the Connection.
We would like to include all the graduating seniors, but we need your help.

Please submit: • A high-resolution headshot (If you do

• Name of graduate not have a scanner, contact Pat Vickery

• Parents’ names in the Youth Office, 609-953-7333, x132,

• The school from which he/she is for assistance. Please e-mail the headshot

graduating and information to Lynn Guise,

• His/her plans after graduation [email protected], by May 5. If you have

(e.g., college, military, work) questions, contact Pat Vickery in the

Youth Office, 609-953-7333, x132.

UPCOMING EVENTS HIGH SCHOOL CONNECT ON
INSTAGRAM
MIDDLE SCHOOL Grades 9‒12
LVL 5 & Planet
Grades 5‒8 MONDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP FACmiddleschool

SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | FAC | Free Impact
FAChighschool
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. | FAC | Free Mon., May 6
Last youth group of the spring; graduating seniors CONTACT
Sun., May 5 will be honored. All high school students are
Last youth group of the spring. Summer youth welcome. Summer youth group begins at the end If you have questions about
group begins at the end of June. of June. the youth groups, contact
Pat Vickery, [email protected].
GRAPPLE BIBLE STUDY Sun., May 19
Senior Dinner | Chapel | 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Sundays through May 5 | Grades 5-7 A celebration will be held for our high school
Grapple meets at 9:00 and 11:00 in the graduates and their immediate family. Business/
Fellowship Center during the Sunday morning casual attire. RSVP by May 15, myfac.org/events.
worship services. The last Grapple Bible study
for the spring will be held on May 5. (Resumes in
September)

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YOUNG
A D U LT S

SERVICE PROJECT AT Venture
URBAN PROMISE
For Young Adults, Ages 18 to 25
May 9
To stay up to date with Venture, go to www.myfac.org/venture.
SUMMER KICK-OFF You can also follow us on Twitter (@venture1823) and on
Instagram (Venture1823).
June 4 | Camp FAC | 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Join the group for food, worship, Venture is a community of young men and women who are
swimming, and games. building genuine relationships, influencing one another,
making decisions, and facing challenges ― particularly in the
area of understanding God’s leading.

We meet every Tuesday night in the Fellowship House from
6:30 to 9:30. On May 14, we will have a night of worship.

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FOSTERING COMMUNITY

Thank you to all the miniChurch leaders and members for a great winter/spring semester of
miniChurches!

INTERESTED IN JOINING A MINICHURCH?

By joining a miniChurch, you can grow closer to Jesus and others.
You can find groups that are accepting new members by going online to www.myfac.org/findagroup.
Next, send an e-mail to Pastor Dave Krilov at [email protected] to help you find the best miniChurch
for you.

INTERESTED IN LEADING A MINICHURCH?

Sometimes, we think leading a group is for the “super-spiritual,” but it’s easier than you think! Go
to www.myfac.org/leaderapp to get started, or contact Pastor Dave Krilov if you have questions at
[email protected].

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SINGLES
FOR MEN AND WOMEN, AGES 21 AND OLDER

The Untalent Show!

Saturday, May 4 (revised date) | 7:45 p.m. | Chapel
Time again for our third annual Untalent Show. By popular
demand, we welcome the return of Untalent Guy as host of
the show. We invite all to share their talents or lack thereof.
In the past, we have had a variety of acts from ukulele
players to comics and singers.
We hope you join in and share! The Untalent Show is open to
the congregation, as well as the general public.

Contacts

Women: Dawn Slaton, 856-882-6797 (text)
Men: Charles Fox, 609-458-8909

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WOMEN

Fresh Hope Clothing Boutique Dinner is provided for the moms and their children. FAC
Children's and Youth programs are available at 6:00 p.m.,
The Clothing Boutique in the basement of the Care Center will be including Kid Blast Clubs, Level 5, and Planet 678. Childcare is
open to all single moms on Sun., May 5, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. provided for children ages three and younger.

Register at www.myfac.org/events. If you have questions, call
Debbie Schneck, 609-953-7333, x125.

Fresh Hope for Single Moms Ark of Comfort

Sun., May 5 | 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. May 2 | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Fellowship House
Fresh Hope is a ministry for single moms and grandmoms who
are raising children under the age of 23. Fresh Hope connects Ark of Comfort is a safe place for women to share their journey
single moms to God’s love through friendships and support. as the primary caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or
another type of dementia.
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Contacts
Debby Pagano, 609‐413‐4497; [email protected]
Debbie Schneck, 609-953-7333, x125; [email protected]

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MEN’S LEADERSHIP TEAM

For 12 years, as pastor of Men’s Ministry For quite a few years, Erik has called Schroeder, Michael More’, and Dave Stow.
at Fellowship Alliance Chapel, one of Erik a small group of lay leaders to work Each of these men is deeply involved in
Rebstock’s personal objectives was to train closely with him to move this ministry various aspects of Men’s Ministry. Gene
many men to take leadership in the church forward for counsel, accountability, and will serve as the primary interface with
and, in the process, work himself out of encouragement. That team was known as Pastor Dave Krilov, who coordinates the
a job. the Men’s Executive Team and often worked Adult Ministries Team. As this new model
behind the scenes, deeply supporting this takes hold and moves this ministry forward,
Well, that’s effectively what’s happened! In ministry. not to forget, Erik didn’t relocate so his
January, the Elder Board announced that consultation can be called upon as needed.
they had selected Erik Rebstock to become With Erik’s reassignment and the direction
the next Executive Pastor ― a great step for of the elders, the leadership of Men’s Moving from FAC staff-level leadership to
leadership at FAC! Ministry is moving to a new model. Six lay-led ministry team leadership will require
guys who serve on the recently renamed a lot of prayer, work, and communication.
So now what happens to the role Erik had Men’s Leadership Team (MLT) will take Your MLT meets on a weekly basis for Bible
as Men’s Pastor? Who assumes leadership responsibility to lead and direct this Study, prayer, discussion and decisions. Feel
of this ministry, which literally touches the ministry. These men include Gene Pargas, free to reach out to any of these guys as
lives of hundreds of men on a weekly basis? Michael Bolognone, Brian Potter, Stan needed to discuss the FAC Men’s Ministry.

BAND OF BROTHERS

Band of Brothers meets on Wednesday mornings from 6:30 to 7:45. Join us in the Fellowship
Center for breakfast and a great lesson relevant to a man’s life. There is no cost for breakfast!
Free will offering only.

Band of Brothers offers the opportunity for men who are seeking God to join other men to be fed
both physically and spiritually. There is a reason why God spoke more in the Bible about money than
about heaven and hell. Have you and I been attentive? “Come and see!”

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

MAY SCHEDULE

May 1 ― “Financial Faithfulness”

May 8 ― “Where Is Your
Treasure?”

May 15 ― "To Whom Are You
Indebted?"

May 22 ― “Generosity: Money Is
Not Evil"

May 29 ― "Life Story: Everyone
Has One"; hear how God changed
a sinner to a saint

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Living on
a Prayer

WORKSHOP

Thursday, May 23 | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | The Upper Room

We’re often so quick to gripe and complain, throw our hands up in the air and walk
away, or even to write things off as hopeless that we forget, or perhaps have never
even known, the power of prayer and just how much God wants to be a part of our
struggles. God created marriage! Join us as we discuss the power of prayer and guide

you into a better way to pray for yourself, your spouse, and your marriage.

Register now at www.myfac.org/events. This workshop is free. Invite your
family and friends. (No nursery provided)

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SAGE Builders, Daytime How do we live a life full of hope when we and break into small discussion groups.
may feel like a juicebox that has all the air
Study of 1 Peter being sucked out of it? For more information, contact Pastor
by Kyle Idleman Glenn Kantner, 609-953-7333, x106, or
The Apostle Peter guides us into a life of [email protected].
It's not too late to join! All adults are hope and purpose without bitterness. We
invited! can learn from Peter about how to have DATES FOR MAY
great faith that will carry us through life’s
We would all love a trouble-free life, but ups and downs. On Thurs., May 2, at 1:00 p.m., we will have
everyone goes through difficult times. a hymnsing and an ice cream dessert.
We may face broken relationships, We will have lunch at 12:30 in the
discrimination, accidents, or bad health. Fellowship Center (suggested donation On Thurs., May 9, 16, & 23, at 12:30, we will
$5.00). Then we will see a 10-minute video have lunch and discuss 1 Peter.

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UPPER ROOM AT FAC MAY

All adults are invited to join us as we study Studies are on Monday evenings at 7:00 in
the Bible and what it has to say about the Upper Room.
prophesy, particularly in the light of current
events. We will also explore ways in which May 6: Prophecy Study
we can respond with Christ’s love to the May 13: Prophecy Study
spirit of the anti-Christ all around us. May 20: Fellowship Dinner

Each month, we have a Fellowship Dinner, For more information, contact Ed Brokhoff,
which begins with a celebration of the 609-200-2019, [email protected].
Last Supper.

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MISSIONS

LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SERVE? CHECK
FAC'S REGIONAL & GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

Regional women’s groups are encouraged to • A youth night with an at-risk youth
minister to these Street Leaders by program, mentoring 14- to 16-year-olds
Several opportunities exist in nearby listening to their amazing journey, serving a from disadvantaged families in English
Camden for you to serve others as well as meal to them (25+), guiding them to make and leadership development
enrich your own life and walk with God. good decisions, and discipling them in their
growth as Christ-followers. UKRAINE
SEEDS OF HOPE
Available dates are May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, Trip One: June 23 to 30 (Kiev)
Host a Saturday breakfast for the homeless 24, 28 & 30. • Serve Internally Displaced Ukrainians
Contact Amy Hill at [email protected]. (IDP’s) through teaching English
Contact Jennifer Giordano, 856-382-1864, • Assist with adult Bible teaching seminars
May 4, 9:00 [email protected], for more • Distribute and serve food for the IDP's
June 8, 9:00 details and to coordinate a date and time. Trip 2: Second week of September (Lviv)
July 6, 9:00 • Serve within public schools through
Work Groups on Saturdays and Weekdays teaching English
SOUP TO SOUL throughout the Year • Help in youth clubs
Projects usually include indoor and • Help with soccer and music club
Serve in Camden at 6:00 p.m. on outdoor maintenance, yard work, cleaning, outreaches
painting, and light construction.
May 11 & 25 For more information about missions
June 8 & 22 For volunteer opportunities, contact trips, contact Pastor Suresh Thomas,
July 13 & 27 Pamela Foxx, [email protected], [email protected].
856-382-1860,
Contact Brooks Garrison at 19
[email protected], or Scott Missions Trips
Alexander at [email protected].
JORDAN
URBANPROMISE
September/October 2019
Street Leaders
The vision of UrbanPromise includes Here are some possible ministries for you
involving local teens, known as Street to consider:
Leaders, in the tutoring, mentoring,
and coaching of younger children in the • A 4- to 6-week children's camp for ages
community. FAC miniChurches, men’s, and 5 through 8
• A 6-week adult English course (evenings)

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FEEDING 5000 SLEEP OUT NEW COVENANT FAMILY EVENT
MINISTRIES TO SUPPORT
May 4 to 5 URBANPROMISE
Each Saturday, New Covenant Ministries
Feeding 5000 is bringing awareness to serves the poor and homeless on the 2019 Pedal for Promise
homelessness and hunger through a special streets of Camden. We are looking for Saturday, May 11
event by sleeping out under the stars. individuals, families or mini-churches to
serve with us. Pedal for Promise is for cyclists of all
Location: New Covenant Presbyterian abilities and ages ― from families to
Church, 240 Creek Rd., Mt. Laurel Our mission is to “feed them, clothe them, serious cyclists. Three options are offered:
and love them to Jesus,” and that’s exactly 12 miles; 30 miles; or metric century, 62
Time: May 4, 7:00 p.m., to May 5, 7:00 a.m. what we do. We set up a food court from miles. Each course begins and ends at
which we serve beverages and hot food. Valenzano Family Winery in Shamong and
All proceeds benefit Feeding 5000, a non- We provide a dozen tables with donated loops through Burlington County. The ride
profit ministry that provides assistance to clothing, shoes, small household goods, offers stocked rest stops, SAG support,
the needy and homeless. and children’s toys and books. lunch, lawn games, and exciting fundraising
incentives.
For more information, go to While it’s wonderful to help meet people’s
www.Feeding5000.us/sleepout. physical needs, we know that their greatest We ask every rider to commit to a
need is spiritual. We build relationships fundraising goal to help us reach our total
THE ACABA LIFE CENTER and share God’s love with people who goal of $150,000. The goal for FAC is 50
IN JORDAN desperately need to come to Him. riders or more and $5,000.

Last week, we finished hosting registration For more information, contact Doug and You can register at
for a two-year leadership development Karen Dinkler, [email protected], www.urbanpromiseusa.org/pedal under
and English program for at-risk youth or 856-985-0976. Team FAC.
from lower-income families. We expected
at least two hundred families to apply BACKPACKS FOR THE REZ If you have questions, contact John Bahm,
throughout the three registration days. We 609-410-1912.
were surprised by 490 applicants. Our new Collecting through July 26
grant only allows us to accept 80 students.
We are thrilled by the community's desire Tiyospaye Ministry is partnering with FAC
for this program but are sad to have to turn to provide backpacks for the students on
down 83% of our applicants. the Pine Ridge reservation. Our goal is
to provide 300 backpacks. A donation of
As we prayed for discernment for our $112.00 will provide 12 backpacks. You
teachers on whom to select, we looked for can donate at
students who not only will be influenced by www.tiyospayeministries.org/bright-stars.
this program, but will influence others with
what they learn. For more information, contact Tim Vibbert,
605-646-2513, or
― Submitted by Paul & Julie Lerews [email protected].

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FASA NEEDS YOU!

Have you ever considered make an eternal difference in the lives of
serving outside of the United some children at a children’s camp or a
States? youth camp?

Has God ever whispered to you about Did you feel qualified to go?
stretching you outside of your comfort
zone? Read how one family, the Not really, the only qualification I had
Shoemakers, followed God’s call to take a was a willing heart and a desire to
missions trip recently. love the children and people God had
prepared in advance for me to connect
What made you decide to take with. The leaders of FASA really know
a missions trip? how to organize every detail of the trip,
from leaving the church property to
Our oldest daughter Jessica has taken arriving safely home. The teams and
trips before and always returned events are organized to the point where
remarking that when you see different you basically just have to show up.
cultures seeking and worshiping God, you
begin to understand how big our God What was your favorite aspect
really is. I imagined that I would gain a of the trip?
bigger perspective of our world, but I was
surprised that it impacted me as much For all of us, we fell in love with the
as it did. As I contemplated our summer children and teens in South Africa. They
vacation as a family, God brought me were clearly longing for attention, love,
to consider some “what if’s.” What If and support. To be able to offer that to
we were to go on a missions adventure them in the name of Jesus was such a
together versus just a vacation? What privilege. I was continually amazed at
would my hindsight be if we spent time how open they were. Honestly, I had so
together for a week or two at the shore much fun with these little guys and girls.
or in South Africa? What if we could It was a blast! I will tell you they love
to laugh, sing, and dance! Having the

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opportunity to be part of doing something about the accumulation of things. What would you say to someone
so significant ― and absolutely love doing Relationships are valued far above anything who is considering going on a
it ― was such a blessing. else. Their openness to spiritual things and FASA trip?
the focus on relationships opens the door to
What surprised you the most freely share Jesus with them. Go! Whether you are young, old, single,
about your trip? married, have a family ― just go! You are
Is there really a need for people needed! Many are needed to fill the trips
The people of South Africa are very different to go? planned for children’s camps, youth camps,
than I expected. They gave us a window construction trips, youth mentoring, and
to see more clearly how God created us. Yes! For some reason, I had this idea that other outreaches. You will absolutely feel
They are highly relational and seek spiritual since I had heard about FASA around the blessed and be grateful for having the
things much more than most people in halls of FAC, I assumed they had all the help opportunity to be part of this significant
America. In our country, there is a cloud of and support they needed. This could not be outreach that is bringing many, many people
materialism that affects almost everything further from the truth. The FASA leadership to Jesus!
we do. When we diligently seek to follow has scheduled camps, outreaches, and
Jesus in our culture, we have to push hard construction trips with great faith ― waiting ― David Shoemaker
through the veil of materialism. Most people for many, many people to step forward to
in South Africa do not have much in the way participate in what God is doing. For more information about FASA, go to
of “stuff,” and they are far less concerned www.myfasa.org.

"Most people in South Africa
do not have much in the
way of 'stuff,' and they are
far less concerned about
the accumulation of things.
Relationships are valued far
above anything else."

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GOD@WORK...
In the Life of Amy Croll

Igrew up going to church, but we went I was raised to believe that “you get out what you put in”
because it was what “good people” do. Our and “pull yourself up from your bootstraps.” I believed
church had one Bible, and it was read out I was the maker of my own destiny. When things got
loud after we communally said prayers and rough, however, I still prayed what people might call
creeds. The Bible, to me, was distant and foxhole prayers: “Please fix this; please get me out of
difficult to understand. I was told I was that.” When I knew I had done wrong, I whispered,
forgiven because I said the prayer everyone “Please forgive me.” The truth was, though, that I had
else did, but I never felt forgiven. turned my back on God.

My family stopped going to church when my For a long time my sin didn’t have any real consequences,
uncle died during the AIDS epidemic of the or if it did, I would run away from it ― from a job, a
80’s. Because of that, I assumed God was a friendship, or difficult situation. As I got older, it all
judgmental, condemning, and angry God. Church was started to weigh on my conscience. I got married, had
just a lot of rules to stop you from having fun. As soon as children, and got divorced within seven years. I was
I wasn’t told I had to go, I stopped going. beginning a slow slide into a very dark place. That was
the worst part. The road down was slow and gradual, but
when I hit the bottom, I looked up and had no hope.

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I had gotten remarried in that time and She followed up with a call a week or so My life began to unravel. All the things I
had two stepchildren whose mother and later and asked how I was. Now, no one in had thought were so important began to
grandmother had raised them to know my life really called me to see how I was. fall away, but I had a peace that I couldn’t
the Lord. I would watch my stepson talk They might call to see how I was making understand. I prayed daily to do God’s
to Jesus as if He was right next to him. out paying back the money I owed them will and help others. I was also reading
He’d ask Him what he should have to eat, or where we were going drinking that the Bible, a Bible I could now understand.
thank Him and me before and after every night, but no one wanted to know how I I found KLOVE on the radio with music
meal, and knew Bible verses by heart. It truly was. that made me smile all day. I went to the
was both baffling and intriguing to me.
I would watch my women’s conference and got baptized.
The situation between my husband, his stepson talk to Jesus Deby DiPascale did the dunking! She
ex-wife, the kids, and me was difficult then talked me into joining a long-term
and contemptuous at best. According as if He was right discipleship class. This class changed
to everything I had ever known and next to him...It was everything for me. It taught me the
experienced, she and her mother should both baffling and Bible. It taught me how to talk to others
hate me. So when they invited me into intriguing to me. about my faith and salvation and how to
their home one day, something in my read and relate it not just to my life, but
heart began to crack. How do you fight to my heart.
someone who wants to hug you?
I was once a totally selfish and self-
Things in my life were on a full centered person. If there wasn’t
downward spiral when a friend of anything in it for me, there was no
my family invited me to FAC one reason for me to put my time into it. I
Saturday night. I don’t know why, but realized that God had never turned His
I said yes. Me in church on a Saturday back on me; I had run away from Him.
night, what?! I sat in the chair next to I used to identify myself by the labels
the door at the very last row in case I knew the world gave me, but now I
anyone turned around and said, “You know I am a child of the One True King.
don’t belong here!” But no one did. I Yes, me, the bottom of the barrel, I am
continued to go. royalty!

The first service I clearly remember was See page 25 to find out about Amy's
a sermon Pastor Marty gave entitled, ministry at FAC.
“How the Lost are Found.” I remember
wanting to jump up and yell, “You found
me. I am here.” My heart finally broke.

After the service, the prayer team was
up front, and I got in line to pray. In my
head, I had my usual “Christmas List” of
things I wanted God to do for me, but as
I neared the front of the line, I realized
my stepson’s grandmother was going to
be my prayer partner! And I couldn’t run!
There were people everywhere. I walked
up, truly not under my own power, and
asked that we pray for healing, for me
to know God, and for our children. She
told me she had been praying for me. I
was shocked! I would have understood
if she had been praying for me to be hit
by a bus or struck with lighting, but she
was praying for me for my salvation. I had
never met anyone like her.

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Connection | Newsletter FACTS & FIGURES

DATE BUDGET ACTUAL DIFFERENCE

General Fund

3.3 $ 61,558 $ 79,602 $ 18,044
61,558 $ 68,308 $ 6,750
3.10 $ 61,558 $ 71,384 $ 9,826
61,558 $ 56,061 $ ( 5,498)
women's re demption 3.17 $ 61,558 $ 80,953 $ 19,395
3.24 $
$ 48,517
$ 49,672 3.31 $ $ 60,070
We are pleased to ann ounce that Amy $ 356,307
$ 860,324
Croll will be leading th e FAC Women's
Redemption Group.

This group is for women who are seeking Total $ 307,790
help with sobriety and who want to trust Year-to-Date $ 800,254
God to lead them.

The first meeting under Amy's leadership Missions Fund

will be held on Tues., May 7, at 7:00 p.m., 3.3 $ 4,808 $ 5,593 $ 785
in Room C-12. Strict c onfidentiality is 3.10 $ 4,808 $ 5,052 $ 244
maintained. 3.17 $ 4,808 $ 6,265
3.24 $ 4,808 $ 4,704 $ 1,457
3.31 $ 4,808 $ 7,246 $ ( 104)
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Total $ 24,040 $ 28,860 $ 2,438
Year-to-Date $ 62,504 $ 68,204
$ 4,820
$ 5,700

Benevolence Fund

3.3 $ 3,624

3.10 $ 2,624

3.17 $ 1,790

3.24 $ 1,672

3.31 $ 3,592



Total $ 13,303

Year-to-Date $ 30,339

Kingdom Vision Fund

3.3 $ 17,917

3.10 $ 12,068

3.17 $ 13,752

3.24 $ 9,523

3.31 $ 14,546

Total $ 67,807
Year-to-Date $ 172,617

DATE ADULTS WORKERS CHILDREN TOTAL

1567 71 295 1933
3.3 1329 123 215 1667
3.10 1755 55 268 2078
3.17 1583 80 268 1931
3.24 1619 63 282 1964
3.31

This report is based on a 12-month, evenly distributed budget. Actual expenses fluctuate
throughout the budget year. Regular reviews determine the need for adjustments

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Adults Deepening Groups Children SNOW Den

Alpha Jennifer Green Justin Wright, x141 Rob & Becca Eiler, x304
856-985-5524 [email protected]
Explore the meaning of life [email protected] [email protected]
Dave and Judi Shoemaker Other Ministries
609-504-2745 Fresh Hope, x125 Kid BLAST Preschool
Camp FAC
After Alpha Debbie Schneck (Birth-Kindergarten)
[email protected] • Kristi Peterson, x117 609-714-4035
Joe Jalkiewicz [email protected]
[email protected] #Momlife, x125 [email protected]
609-760-3001 • Meghan Preim, x101 Guest Services
Courtney Gager
Marriage Matters [email protected] [email protected] Pastor Doug Bazigian, x128
[email protected]
Steve and Julie Durdin, x315 Conferences Kid BLAST Elementary
[email protected] Hospitality
Debbie Schneck, x125 (Grades 1-4)
miniChurches & [email protected] Alex Tracey, x124 Ed & Deb Jurimas, x127; x119
Small Groups [email protected] [email protected]; [email protected]
Men
Pastor Dave Krilov, x105 Youth Prayer Line
[email protected]
Pastor Erik Jarvis, x118 Mike Koehl, x308
SAGE Builders (Daytime) [email protected]
[email protected]
Pastor Glenn Kantner, x106 Ushers & Greeters
[email protected] Band of Brothers Breakfasts Ministry Assistant
Michael More’ Pat Vickery, x132 Pastor Doug Bazigian, x128
SAGE Builders (Evening) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Ed Brokhoff Catalyst 33 Level 5 (Grade 5) Worship
609-200-2019
[email protected] Dave Stow Pastor Russ Batten, x134 Pastor Doug Ingram, x137
[email protected] [email protected]
Young Adults [email protected]
facWILD Planet 678 (Grades 6-8)
Venture Production
Tim Stine Pastor Eddie Jurimas, x104
Jake Davies [email protected] [email protected] Pastor Nick Simpson, x110
[email protected] Trip hotline, x678 [email protected]
Golf League
Women Impact (Grades 9-12) Music
George Bradley
Carol Batten, x109 [email protected] Pastor Erik Jarvis, x118 Rob Preim
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] Men of Iron Trip hotline, x410
Care Ministries
Ministry Assistant Bill Cariss Special Needs
[email protected] financial assistance
Debbie Schneck, x125 Justin Wright, x141 Care Center
[email protected] Timothy Project
[email protected] Anne Simms
aWAKEN Peter Hackett 609-975-9741
856-889-5885 Friendship Bible Class [email protected]
Monika Tockstein [email protected]
609-268-1238 Melissa King, x304
[email protected] [email protected]

SNOW Buddies & Resources

Richelle Lee, x304
[email protected]

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practical help Path to Purity regional • Heather Costomiris, x115
Crew 318 [email protected]
For those struggling with Urban Promise
Anne Simms sexual sins • Tess Jurimas, x126
[email protected] • men Sue Batholomew [email protected]
Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m. and [email protected]
Food Pantry Bookkeeper
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Seeds of Hope
Debbie Stevenson [email protected] Mary Ellen Gilbert, x103
[email protected] 609-953-7333, x311 Amy Hill [email protected]
• women [email protected]
Faith and Finances [email protected] Facilities
609-953-7333, x316 Soup to Soul
Ray Zirilli Ed Jurimas, x127
[email protected] Relationship Recovery Brooks Garrison [email protected]
[email protected] • Ed Brokhoff
Hope Garden For men and women who are • Ed Dzuranin
going through separation or Hope Camden Breakfast • Rob Eiler
Frank Mandy divorce • Ron Jacobs
[email protected] Jim Mather Ron Beebe • Deb Jurimas
609-953-7333, x316 [email protected] • Ryan O’Rourke
emotional support [email protected] • Laura Surman
New Covenant Ministries • Ed Walls
Pastoral Care/Counseling Serenity Support
Doug & Karen Dinkler Funerals
Pastor Brent Brendle, x129 For those with loved ones with [email protected]
[email protected] substance abuse issues Joy Jarvis
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., The Barn. Feeding 5000 [email protected]
Addiction Recovery Joyce Gilmore
[email protected] Jim Mather Newsletter
For help towards God and 609-953-7333, x314 [email protected]
sobriety • Lynn Guise, Editor
• for men WINGS Sunday Breakfast Rescue [email protected]
Mission 561-420-1871
Wednesdays, Room C-12, For families of loved ones with
7:00 p.m. eating disorders John Myers • Tess Jurimas, Designer
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
609-953-7333, x312 global
• for women Missions & Outreach • God@Work Writers
Tuesdays, Room C-12, FASA (South Africa) -Laurie Berglund
7:00 p.m. Pastor Suresh Thomas, x144 -Sherri Bolognone
[email protected] Jim & Tammy Walter -Nancy Ellis
609-953-7333, x312 [email protected] [email protected] -Courtney Gager
-Joe Jalkiewicz
Grief Recovery Local Ukraine Initiative
Technology
Wanda and George Stein Alpha Outreach Andie Iannuzzelli
609-953-7333, x309 [email protected] Scott Urwiler, x113
• Helping Hand Grief Support Dave Shoemaker Maintenance and IT Supervisor
[email protected] Middle East Initiative [email protected]
Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Chapel
Mt. Holly Initiative Pastor Suresh Thomas Weddings
• Living through Suicide Loss [email protected]
Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Chapel Jim DiDonato Joy Jarvis
[email protected] Operations Team [email protected]
________________________
• B ereavement Support for Loss Young Life Administration
Due to Substance Addiction For more information
Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Chapel Jackie Schaffer Chris Rose, x135 about FAC ministries, go
[email protected] Administrative Director to www.myfac.org.
[email protected]
• Robin Baer, x107

[email protected]

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

Our Foundation: Our Mission
Salvation

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

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

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

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

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