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<strong>FAC</strong>community<br />
Building lives that honour God | NOVEMBER 2012 | www.faccalgary.com<br />
IN LOVING MEMORY<br />
Sympathies & Prayers - to Zlatko Covic<br />
& family on the passing of his br<strong>other</strong>,<br />
Darko Covic, on October 8 in Sarajevo.<br />
Sympathies & Prayers - to Glen & Bev<br />
Nystrom & family on the sudden passing of<br />
their daughter, Amanda. A funeral was held<br />
at the church on October 15.<br />
Sympathies & Prayers - to Shonalie &<br />
Darcy Stadnyk and Dale Uphill on the<br />
passing of their daughter Jacey, who lost her<br />
battle with cancer on October 14. A funeral<br />
was held at the church on October 19.<br />
Sympathies & Prayers - to Mary Fodor &<br />
family on the passing of her husband, Bill.<br />
A funeral was held at Fosters Funeral Home<br />
on October 19.<br />
Sympathies & Prayers - to Cindy Kusick<br />
& family on the passing of her husband<br />
Rob. A funeral was held at the church on<br />
October 20.<br />
Sympathies & Prayers - to Lorraine Shea<br />
& family on the passing of her m<strong>other</strong>,<br />
Margaret Fyten. A funeral was held at the<br />
church on October 23.<br />
Sympathies & Prayers - to Carey & Shirley<br />
Thiessen and family on the sudden passing<br />
of their son, Jordan, on October 18. A<br />
funeral was held at the church on October 24.<br />
Sympathies & Prayers - to Andrea Cheng<br />
& family on the passing of her uncle,<br />
Terry Duckering. A funeral was held at<br />
the church on October 26.<br />
Sympathies & Prayers - to Henry Veenema<br />
on the passing of his father, who passed<br />
away in Ontario on October 21.<br />
BELONG@<strong>FAC</strong><br />
Welcome those who became members in October:<br />
Cheryl Callicutt Eunice Jopling<br />
Brigette Goodale Nelson Kaisowatum<br />
Cory Harasym Judi Mailey<br />
Lorrie Janzen<br />
Chris & Christy Leeferink<br />
Membership Matters and is an<br />
important step of deepening your<br />
commitment to your church family! For<br />
more information, contact Heather Brown<br />
hbrown@faccalgary.com/403-212-8854.<br />
BAPTISM@<strong>FAC</strong><br />
We celebrate with those baptized in October:<br />
Lara Booth Brandon McCombs<br />
Matthew Booth James McClelland<br />
Kailie-Lynne Delwo Jesse Sklar<br />
Graham Doerksen Avery Jerrom<br />
Eunice Jopling Katrina Hewton<br />
Elena Kroeker Latisha Hewton<br />
Toyin Malumi Simone Backfat<br />
Steven Fogale Gisele Backfat<br />
Emily Jantz<br />
Preparing for Baptism Our next baptism<br />
service will be December 29/30. To learn<br />
more about baptism at <strong>FAC</strong>, stop <strong>by</strong> the<br />
Action Centre or contact Janet Loewen<br />
jloewen@faccalgary.com/403-252-7572.<br />
BIRTHS/DEDICATIONS<br />
Congratulations – to Pearl & Quinn Hystad<br />
and family on the birth of their daughter<br />
Kensington Mae, born October 20, 2012!<br />
We celebrate with these families whose<br />
children were dedicated to the Lord in October:<br />
Mason Drew Vannus (April 11/12)<br />
Son of Denny & Jessica Vannus<br />
Olivia Rose Alicea (March 5/12)<br />
Daughter of Kenneth & Annie Alicea<br />
Shiloh Lee Lippitt (April 4/12)<br />
Daughter of Warren & Rachel Lippitt<br />
Aden James Wolfe (June 22/12)<br />
Son of Jared & Tracy Wolfe<br />
Zarah Lily Marie Zuch (Sept. 5/12)<br />
Daughter of Darvin & Dawna Zuch<br />
Shel<strong>by</strong> Rose McCormick (Feb. 9/12)<br />
Daughter of Dan & Bronnie McCormick<br />
Child Dedication Service<br />
If you’re interested in dedicating your<br />
child(ren), pick up a brochure available at<br />
the Info Desk or contact Sharon Teichroeb<br />
steichroeb@faccalgary.com/403-212-8847<br />
for more information.<br />
<strong>COMMUNITY</strong> LINK<br />
Fuse@First – is our re-vamped Singles’<br />
Ministry at <strong>FAC</strong>. If you are 30-45 yrs. old,<br />
we invite you to join <strong>other</strong> like-minded<br />
singles as we serve, share and grow together<br />
in Christ, Tuesdays, 7-9 pm in the Prayer<br />
Centre. Email: fuse@faccalgary.com.<br />
Inn From the Cold – presented <strong>FAC</strong> with<br />
a plaque in June thanking us for our commitment<br />
in helping families in need and for<br />
treating guests with dignity. You can view<br />
the plaque in the Action Centre.<br />
Oil Change Day Update - September 29<br />
was our best Oil Change Day yet – we<br />
serviced 43 cars from 7 am-2:30 pm and<br />
the unity of our volunteers was amazing!<br />
To join the team, contact oilchangeday@<br />
faccalgary.com/403-236-5619.<br />
<strong>FAC</strong> Library Used Book Sale - <strong>November</strong><br />
3/4 & <strong>November</strong> 10/11; Saturday starting<br />
at 5 pm and Sunday starting at 8:30 am.<br />
Most items $1 or less! Donations of gently<br />
used Christian books are needed.<br />
It’s Sew Easy Craft Sale - Enjoy some<br />
great Christmas shopping Nov. 13-15,<br />
10 am-8 pm in the Action Centre! All<br />
proceeds go towards Camp Chamisall.<br />
WorldServe Thrift Store - is accepting<br />
donations of furniture, household items,<br />
linens, small appliances, clothing, books,<br />
games etc. Drop boxes are located in the<br />
south parking lot until <strong>November</strong> 15. For<br />
more info, call 403-805-0030.<br />
Teen Challenge Christmas Tree - Pick an<br />
ornament from the tree (at the base of the<br />
north stairs on Main Street) and return the<br />
gift requested on the ornament to the same<br />
spot before December 2. Teen Challenge<br />
students range from 18+ yrs. and join us for<br />
worship most Sundays at <strong>FAC</strong> at the 11:15<br />
am service, while they spend a year at the<br />
addiction recovery centre in Priddis.<br />
Operation Christmas Child -<br />
Samaritan’s Purse Canada is looking for<br />
volunteers to help process shoeboxes from<br />
Nov. 24-Dec 15 at 20 Hopewell Way NE.<br />
For more info, call 403-219-2311.<br />
GROW CLASSES&COURSES<br />
For more info and to register for classes,<br />
stop <strong>by</strong> the Action Centre, go online to<br />
www.faccalgary.com and look under<br />
EVENTS > REGISTRATIONS, or visit<br />
Cornerstone Resources bookstore.<br />
Single & Parenting - Participate in practical<br />
video sessions and develop meaningful<br />
friendships with <strong>other</strong> single parents who<br />
also face hectic mornings, chaotic evenings<br />
and a never-ending to-do list. Mondays,<br />
7-9 pm in Meeting Place 1 beginning <strong>November</strong><br />
5. Cost: $5. Contact Janet Loewen<br />
jloewen@faccalgary.com/403-252-7572.<br />
Grief Share: Coping with the Holidays -<br />
Have you recently experienced the death of a<br />
loved one? We invite you & your family for<br />
an evening of support and tools that will<br />
help you get through this holiday season<br />
on Tuesday, December 4, 7-9 pm in the<br />
Harvest Rooms. Contact Janet Loewen<br />
jloewen@faccalgary.com/403-252-7572.<br />
DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays<br />
Does the prospect of facing Christmas<br />
without your spouse give you a sense of<br />
anxiety or dread? You are not alone. Join<br />
us Wednesday, December 12, 7-9 pm<br />
in Harvest AB for support and advice to<br />
survive the holidays. Contact Janet Loewen<br />
jloewen@faccalgary.com/403-252-7572.<br />
Dynamic Marriage - is a powerful 8-week<br />
marriage enrichment course that encourages<br />
couples to break through barriers and<br />
develop greater intimacy. Offered Mondays,<br />
7-9 pm in the Prayer Centre beginning<br />
January 7. Cost: $200/couple (includes<br />
materials). For more info, go online or<br />
contact Sharon Teichroeb steichroeb@<br />
faccalgary.com/403-212-8847.<br />
GLOBAL IMPACT &<br />
ETHNIC MINISTRIES<br />
When Helping Hurts - Could your best<br />
attempts at helping those in need actually<br />
be harming them? Find out why good<br />
intentions aren’t always enough and what<br />
you can do about it. Join author Dr. Brian<br />
Fikkert for this one-day conference hosted<br />
<strong>by</strong> Food for the Hungry Canada at Sherwood<br />
Park Alliance Church in Edmonton on<br />
Saturday, December 1. For more info &<br />
to register, visit www.fhcanada.org/hwh.
THIS MONTH @ <strong>FAC</strong><br />
a listing of upcoming special events ...<br />
<strong>November</strong> 4 Sunday Harvest Brunch; Harvest Rooms, cost: $12,<br />
<strong>November</strong> 9 Oxygen Sr. High “Battle of the Sexes” Games; 7 pm, Gym, cost $5<br />
Contact Dave Conrad dconrad@faccalgary.com/403-258-7248<br />
Nov. 10-11 Global Impact Missions Fair; following each service, Main Street<br />
Contact Pastor Craig globalimpact@faccalgary.com/403-258-7247<br />
Nov. 13-15 It’s Sew Easy Christmas Craft Sale; 10 am-8 pm, Action Centre<br />
Contact Alice Carter alicecarter@telus.net/403-257-8331<br />
<strong>November</strong> 14 Church-Wide Prayer Gathering; 7 pm, Sanctuary<br />
<strong>November</strong> 15 Seniors & Friends Luncheon; 11 am, Harvest Rooms, cost: $15<br />
Contact Pastor Ed Dyck edyck@faccalgary.com/403-212-8841<br />
<strong>November</strong> 16 Accelerate (Gr. 5/6) “Warm the Streets” Part 1; 6:30 pm, Room 255<br />
Contact Jon Caldwell jcaldwell@faccalgary.com/403-258-4354<br />
Friday Night Live; 6:30 pm Coffee (Atrium); 7:15 Worship (Gym)<br />
Contact Jonathan Klein jklein@faccalgary.com/403-212-8851<br />
<strong>November</strong> 17 Widows’ Connection; 2-4 pm, Prayer Centre<br />
Contact Janet Loewen jloewen@faccalgary.com/403-252-7572<br />
Wings ‘N Things; after the 6:30 pm service, Atrium, cost: $3<br />
<strong>November</strong> 18 Accelerate (Gr. 5/6) “Warm the Streets” Part 2; 2 pm, South Entrance<br />
Families meet @ <strong>FAC</strong> and head downtown to distribute stuffed socks<br />
Contact Jon Caldwell jcaldwell@faccalgary.com/403-258-4354<br />
<strong>November</strong> 23 elevation Jr. High Christmas Serve Night; 6:30 pm @ <strong>FAC</strong><br />
Packing OCC Shoeboxes; cost: $10<br />
Contact Dennis V. dvel@faccalgary.com/403-212-8840<br />
DiscoveryLand Gr. 1-4 Bible Bucks Pizza Party; 5:30 pm, Rm. 255<br />
Contact Colleen Hoare choare@faccalgary.com/403-258-8285<br />
<strong>November</strong> 24 The Source “UnBirthday Bash” Games Night; 8:30 pm, Gym<br />
Contact Jonathan Klein jklein@faccalgary.com/403-212-8851<br />
Nov. 24-25 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection, Main Street<br />
Contact Sharon Teichroeb steichroeb@faccalgary.com/403-212-8847<br />
<strong>November</strong> 26 Ladies’ Bunco Night; 7 pm, Atrium, cost: $5<br />
Contact Tara Weatherford tweatherford@faccalgary.com/403-212-8<strong>292</strong><br />
Enjoy dessert & coffee with your guests at our<br />
Christmas Café following each performance!<br />
Café tickets are $5 also available online (under<br />
EVENTS) Limited seating.<br />
OCTOBER GIVING UPDATE (As of October 28, 2012):<br />
Budget Received Required<br />
General $1,424,600 $1,269,091 $155,509<br />
Missions 264,660 256,729 7,931<br />
Capital/Debt 359,000 269,341 89,659<br />
Did you know you can give securely online? Visit www.faccalgary.com and click on<br />
GIVING. For more info about donating to the church, please contact Carey Thiessen<br />
(Director of Operations) cthiessen@faccalgary.com/403-212-8844.<br />
WEEKLY EVENTS @ <strong>FAC</strong><br />
A list of regular weekly activities this fall @ <strong>FAC</strong> ...<br />
(events listed are subject to exceptions and changes)<br />
MONDAYS<br />
7:00 pm Men’s Overtime<br />
Dynamic Marriage<br />
Single & Parenting (begins Nov. 5)<br />
-- Inn From the Cold (1 st and 3 rd Mondays)<br />
TUESDAYS<br />
9:15 am realife morning edition<br />
Talk & Tots<br />
12 pm realife, noon edition<br />
6:30 pm realife evening edition<br />
7:00 pm Kairos Prayer & Worship<br />
WEDNESDAYS<br />
9:30 am Harvest Golden Girls<br />
12:30 pm Precept Bible Study (until Nov. 28)<br />
1:30 pm Ladies’ Afternoon Prayer<br />
(Ladies’ Fellowship & Prayer every<br />
2 nd Wed. of the month @ 11 am)<br />
1:30 pm Senior Men’s Bible Study<br />
5:00 pm Harvest Family Supper<br />
6:30 pm Precept Bible Study (until Nov. 28)<br />
DivorceCare (until Dec. 5)<br />
Boundaries (until Dec. 5)<br />
7:00 pm Wednesday Evening Prayer<br />
Stitching Post<br />
Choir Rehearsal<br />
Oxygen Sr. High Worship<br />
THURSDAYS<br />
9:00 am It’s SEW Easy<br />
10:00 am Quilters’ Corner<br />
10:45 am Seniors’ Bible Study @ Glenmore Manor<br />
(2nd & 4th Thursdays)<br />
Seniors’ Evening Chapel @ Glenmore<br />
Manor (1 st Thurs. of the month)<br />
7:00 pm Christianity Explored (until Nov. 29)<br />
FRIDAYS<br />
10:00 am Adoption/Foster Care Play Group<br />
(4 th Friday of the month)<br />
7:00 pm Ethnic Ministries Fridal Family Nights<br />
SATURDAYS<br />
4:30 pm Saturday Worship Service 1<br />
Saturday Suppers<br />
DiscoveryLand Kids (Infants-Grade 4)<br />
Accelerate (Grade 5-6)<br />
elevation Jr. High<br />
6:30 pm Saturday Worship Service 2<br />
DiscoveryLand Kids (Infants-Grade 4)<br />
Accelerate (Grade 5-6)<br />
elevation Jr. High<br />
SUNDAYS<br />
9:15 am Sunday Worship Service 1<br />
DiscoveryLand Kids (infants-Grade 4)<br />
Accelerate (Grade 5-6)<br />
11:15 am Sunday Worship Service 2<br />
DiscoveryLand Kids (infants-Grade 4)<br />
Accelerate (Grade 5-6)<br />
11:15 am Vietnamese Service (Prayer Centre)<br />
6:30 pm The Exchange (Sunday Night Service)<br />
12345 40 Street SE Calgary, Alberta<br />
Phone: 403-252-7572 | info@faccalgary.com<br />
www.faccalgary.com<br />
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