Weekly Update
Welcome to FAC (First Alliance Church)! To translate the website into your preferred language, look for the Canada flag drop-down in the main menu, top-right. Here’s this week’s news:
This Weekend: July 19/20, 2025
Ever been hurt by a broken agreement with someone? In the Bible, a covenant is more than an agreement; it’s a promise rooted in God’s faithfulness, not our own. Through Jesus, we’re invited into a new covenant where grace replaces striving and love replaces fear.
- Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22, 15; Hebrews 9:15; Luke 22:20; 1 Peter 2:9
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Need to Know
Please check the Events page for a complete list of what’s coming up this summer at FAC and opportunities across all FAC campuses.
Outdoor Summer Baptisms
Baptism is the ultimate way of joining Jesus in the new life He offers. It follows His example, shows others you’ve accepted the grace He offers, and that you’ve decided to follow Him. Our outdoor baptism service is Sunday, July 27, 2:30 pm at Policeman’s Flats! If you’re ready to take this step, please let us know. Parents: If you have a child or youth wanting to get baptized, please get in touch with Pastor Crystal or Pastor Morgan.
Pack up those lawn chairs and put on some sunscreen, FAC, and let’s celebrate our friends who are taking this step and declaring their faith!
FROM THE BLOG
Throwback to Last Summer’s River Baptisms
There’s something special about outdoor baptisms. Last summer, we celebrated 31 people getting baptized at Policeman’s Flats!
“I had nothing to believe in to help me through difficult times in my life … and yet somehow I made it through, and there was no explanation. This resulted in faith in God and realizing that He will always be there for me. He has given me more hope in my life as I face all the struggles. I have something now to help me put my faith in to be able to face all the things that come at me. He has brought me joy and hope. He has made me want to be a better version of myself in every way that I can,” shared Kenneth Brown, baptized in the river last July.
We can’t wait to witness and celebrate with everyone who’s planning to be baptized at the same location next Sunday afternoon! For all of last year’s river baptism stories, check out the blog archives:
Read BlogJuly Giving Update
Your generosity fuels life change, hope, healing, and the upkeep of the spaces where we gather! Here’s a look at our finances as we begin a new fiscal year this month:
Fund | Target (to July 31) |
Received (to July 6) |
Required (by July 31) |
General | $354,013 | $138,120 | $215,893 |
Missions | $48,800 | $15,431 | $33,369 |
Capital | $19,500 | $3,344 | $16,156 |
Care | $16,900 | $4,360 | $12,540 |
Total | $439,213 | $161,255 | $277,958 |
Have questions? Learn more about giving or contact Karen Wong.