Weekly Update
Welcome to FAC (First Alliance Church)! To translate the website into your preferred language, look for the drop-down option in the main menu. Here are this week’s announcements:
September 20/21
When God calls Moses from a burning bush, Moses feels totally unqualified. He doubts his voice, his abilities, his worth … Sound familiar? But God wasn’t asking for perfection, just obedience. What’s God inviting you into? Can you hear His voice? How will you respond?
- Scripture: Exodus 3:1-4:17
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Need to Know
Check the Events page for a list of all upcoming opportunities across FAC campuses.
Ask Anything at Alpha
Alpha is a series of interactive evening sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. It provides a friendly, open environment for anyone curious. No question is off-limits, and it’s free! Invite a friend to join you! It’s a safe space to introduce someone you know to Jesus and explore what the Bible is all about, with 3 locations/formats to choose from Thursday, September 25. Learn more / register.
Women’s Dessert Night
Women of FAC, mark your calendar for a special dessert night on October 3 with Canadian Bible teacher and author, Grace Fox, as she dives deep into the meaning of El Roi – the God Who Sees, and let’s spend an evening together learning how to turn our hard places into spaces where we discover God’s presence, power, and peace this fall. Limited tickets are left, so register today!
NEW Catechism Class
Feeling like you want to go deeper in your faith? You come to weekend services, maybe you’ve done Alpha, and you try to keep Jesus at the center … but you still have questions.
Join Pastor James Paton Tuesday nights starting October 7 for a new, 4-week Catechism Class. It’s all about learning how to live, pray, and grow in your faith while exploring the core beliefs and practices that have shaped the Church for centuries. Think of catechism like a set of building blocks that creates a foundation for knowing and following Jesus! Learn more and register.
ON THE BLOG
When Insecurities Speak Louder Than Truth
“When my mom lived in a large care facility, I often sat with some of the older men there. Over time, I noticed how many of them had carried wounds for decades, and those unhealed hurts had hardened them. Some were bitter, some estranged from their families, and many were weighed down by regrets. And I remember thinking, I don’t want to end up like that…” writes Ron Buschman, Operations Director at FAC.
Check out the blog this week as Ron shares some thoughts on how to approach our insecurities and stay grounded in the truth:
READ BLOGGiving Update
When we give, we’re joining Jesus in the renewal of lives at FAC, our community, and around the world. We like to be transparent with our budget; here’s a look at our finances this month:
| Fund | Target (to Sept 30) |
Received (to September 14) |
Required (to September 30) |
| General | $1,051,483 | $883,825 | $167,613 |
| Missions | $153,900 | $95,839 | $58,061 |
| Capital | $61,500 | $29,411 | $32,089 |
| Care | $53,300 | $26,412 | $26,888 |
| Total | $1,320,138 | $1,035,487 | $284,651 |
Thank you for giving! Have questions? Learn more about giving or contact Karen Wong.