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A FEW THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ...
BAPTISM WEEKEND
JANUARY 19/20, 2019
If you have questions about what it means to be baptized, visit an
Adult Info Session Tuesday, January 15 at 7:00 pm in Harvest Room
E. If you have children who are interested in baptism, talk to their
children’s ministry leader.
Learn More
CONNECT & GROW
• It’s Sew Easy: January 3
• Crave: January 6
• Junior & Senior High Students Resume: January 9
• Quilters’ Corner: January 10
• Grade 5&6 Resumes: January 12/13
• Yes, Your Marraiage Can be Saved: January 20
• Fly Tying & Fishing: January 22
• Faith & the Arts Advanced: January 22
• The Marriage Course: January 24
CARE & SUPPORT
Divorce Care: Wednesdays, January 23-April 10
• Grief Support: Wednesdays, starting January 9
• Celebrate Recovery: Year-round, Tuesdays
• Widow Connection: January 19, February 23, & March 16
All info for winter care & support groups and classes & courses is
available here: faccalgary.com/registrations. .

Contact Us
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Get Connected
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Tuesday Learning Community
resumes January 8-May 14 for a new
Bible study on 1 Peter – “A living
Hope in Christ.” Join a morning or
evening group (am group offers
paid childcare for kids 5 & under).
Registration $32.50 (includes
workbook). Find more info at
faccalgary.com/registrations.
MIX ‘N MINGLE SINGLES’ NIGHT
Sometimes it’s hard to meet other
Christian singles … and there’s no
way to know if you have chemistry
until you meet in real life. We’re
offering an evening of facilitated
mingling to encourage great
conversations and connections.
January 18, 7:00-10:00 pm, in the
Harvest Rooms; cost $10. For more
details and age requirements visit
faccalgary.com/registrations.
DINNER THEATRE AUDITIONS
Audition Monday, January 8 in the
Rehearsal Room for the Spring 2019
Dinner Theatre. Auditions will be
fun and relaxed – no prep required.
Auditions from 7:00-9:30 pm.
Questions? Contact Cheryl Siebring
csiebring@faccalgary.com/
403-539-2251.
FREE BIBLE
If you are joining us today and don’t
have a Bible, we’d love to give you
one. Reading scripture is a great way
to get to know God and grow closer
to Him. Stop by the Info Desk to learn
more.
CHRISTMAS HOURS
CHURCH OFFICES: closed January 1,
and will close at noon December 31.
CORNERSTONE MARKETPLACE:
closed December 31-January 4.
TREEHOUSE PLAY PLACE: closed
December 31-January 4.
CAFE & BISTRO: closed December
31-January 4.
LIBRARY: closed December
31-January 2.
WINGS & THINGS: resumes January
19
BREAKFAST AT FIRST: resumes
January 20
WEDNESDAY FAMILY SUPPER:
resumes January 9
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Registration for Term two is now
open. Lessons resume January 7.
Lessons are offered in piano, voice,
guitar (acoustic, electric, or bass),
cello, violin, drums, DJing, and Suzuki.
To register, please contact Gillian
Paton gpaton@faccalgary.com or for
more info visit
faccalgary.com/the-arts.
WEEKEND SERVICES &
translations
Saturdays, 6:30 pm | Sundays
9:15 am (Spanish) |
Sundays 11:15 am (Mandarin &
Farsi). Translation and hearing assistance
headsets available at the
Info Desk.

ELLIE’S BIBLE JAR
Ellie (age five) has always loved
reading, watching, and listening
to Bible stories. So when I
told her there were groups of
people who didn’t have Bibles
in their language, she was
moved to do something! When
I asked her why it mattered,
she said, “Because the Bible is
the Truth from God that God wants us to know.”
Over the last week, her passion and determination has grown.
What started with giving about half the money saved in her
piggy bank (about $40) to a “for Bibles” jar, soon turned into
creative ideas she could give more: little cleaning jobs at home,
and trading her daily Advent candy for money. Inspired by
her generous spirit, her Dad and I told her we would double
whatever she gave. This morning she told me with a smile she
had no money left in her piggy bank – she’d given it all to the
Bible jar.
After one week of collecting, Ellie has $162.25 in the jar, and
she’s determined for it to grow more before meeting with
someone from the Bible Society next week.
There have been moments Ellie has felt frustrated she can’t
give more … Interestingly, one of her favourite Bible stories
is the poor woman who gave all she had. I reminded Ellie
God sees her generous heart, and He’s WAY bigger than
money; just like He multiplied loaves and fish to feed tummies,
He can multiply a few dollars to feed people’s hearts His Truth.
Now she’s confident in God’s ability to multiply what’s given
cheerfully and sacrificially: “If I only had one penny, I would
give it to the Bible Society, because God would multiply it, so
when it got there, it would be like a thousand dollar bill!”
– Suzanne Van Herk
How is God calling you to give? Visit faccalgary.com/giving to learn more.

YEAR-END GIVING GOAL
PLEASE NOTE: Donations to be included in your 2018 tax receipt
must be received online or postmarked before 11:59 pm on
December 31, or received in-service by December 29/30.
For more info, contact John Siebring
jsiebring@faccalgary.com/403-212-8850.
WAYS TO GIVE
• Cash/Cheque: in-service offering baskets, safe drop-off (left of Café),
through the church office (Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am-4:30 pm), or mail
• Online: (credit card) faccalgary.com/giving
OR through the “FAC Experience” App
• Debit/Credit Card: Cornerstone Marketplace
• Stocks or Gifts in Kind: church office
NOTE: Donations to be included in your 2018 tax receipt must be received
online or postmarked before 11:59 pm on December 31, or received in-service by
December 29/30.
WEEKEND SERVICES
Saturdays 6:30 pm
Sundays 9:15 am (Spanish)
11:15 am (Mandarin & Farsi)
*Translation and hearing headsets are available at the Info Desk.
Hours & Location
12345 40 Street SE Calgary
403-252-7572 | faccalgary.com
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