Weekly Update
Welcome to FAC (First Alliance Church)! To translate this website into your preferred language, look for the Canada flag drop-down in the main menu (top-right). Here are this week’s news and announcements:
January 18/19: Serve
In a world that values self-love and self-importance, choosing an outward, servant-hearted lifestyle feels unnatural. And yet, most people say they admire Jesus’ selfless compassion and how He helped people in need. Maybe you want to be like Jesus but fear what it might cost you. How do we make our lives count? Can we get out of our comfort zones to join Jesus in helping others?
Need to Know
Check the FAC Winter Guide for a complete list of upcoming campus events.
Alpha
Alpha is a safe space to explore and discover who Jesus is. Starting February 6 across all campuses, you’re invited to come and unpack all your questions about life, faith, and God, and in-person sessions include dinner every week! Did you know that 86% of guests come to Alpha because of a personal invitation? Who could you invite to join you? Learn more and register for a FAC Alpha near you!
Camp Chamisall
Every summer, Camp Chamisall welcomes families and students in Grades 2-12 over 7 weeks of camp to experience outdoor fun and God’s love in the beautiful Waiporous Valley with teams of passionate volunteer staff who love Jesus. Earlybird camper registration is now open until January 31!
We’d Love Your Help!
- DiscoveryLand – Toddlers & Twos: Are you great at crayon distribution? Do you have the courage to craft and face toddler energy head-on? Perfect. We’re looking for people who can help kids feel loved, safe, and excited to discover who Jesus is in the Toddlers & Twos Room during Sunday services! Contact Pastor Crystal Sylvester to learn more about helping in DiscoveryLand at your campus.
- Harvest Ministries: Is making and sharing food your love language? Jesus was also passionate about food–He made, multiplied, and shared it! Join Jesus through Harvest Ministries at FAC Deerfoot; no experience is needed. Training and friendships provided! Contact Pamela Suzanne to learn more.
- FAC Music – Worship Teams: Help lead worship on a weekend vocal team or in the band at your campus once a month (all 3 services)! Audition to sing or play acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums, piano, or keys; contact Gillian Paton to learn more.
- FAC Tech – Booth: Do you like to help in practical ways but hate being the centre of attention? Awesome! Be part of making weekend services easily seen and heard by running lyrics, lighting, or sound – all from the comfort of the tech booth at your campus. Contact Paul Nadeau-Bonilla to learn more.
ON THE BLOG
Jesus, King of My Heart!
“Jesus saved me when I had cancer earlier this year. I suffered greatly from chemotherapy, and it broke me to pieces. I felt hopeless, and I began to beg God to take my life away. One day, when I was crying on the bathroom floor, Jesus revealed Himself to me. He told me not to worry, that I am His, that He created me in His image, and that my identity is in Him. My whole life, I NEVER once cared about Jesus, but as soon as I heard His affirming words and felt consumed by His love, I just knew it was Him. He is so graceful. He healed my body and my heart, and ever since that day, I’ve decided to surrender my life to Him. He has been renewing me, transforming me, convicting me, humbling me, and teaching me to be more like Him every day. I’m thankful for having cancer because, even though it was evil, God used it for good. Jesus is now my Lord and my Savior, my healer, my protector, the love of my life, my brother, and my best friend.”
– Victoria Hernandez, one of many people baptized in December.
Don’t miss the rest of the amazing stories of Jesus renewing lives at FAC on the blog this week:
January Giving Update
We love being a church that is all-giving toward our mission of joining Jesus in 2025! Here’s a look at our current finances this month as of January 12:
| Fund | Target (to Jan. 31) |
Received (to Jan. 12) |
Required (by Jan. 31) |
| General | $3,228,995 | $2,789,023 | $439,972 |
| Missions | $454,100 | $424,593 | $29,507 |
| Capital | $181,500 | $216,721 | ($35,221) |
| Care | $170,700 | $210,331 | ($39,631) |
| Total | $4,035,295 | $3,640,668 | $394,627 |
Is Your Information Up to Date? Please check that we have your current mailing address before 2024 tax receipts are issued by updating your Realm account or contacting Karen Wong directly. Have questions? Learn more about giving at FAC.