Weekend Handout November 7/8

Welcome! November 7/8

Things you need to know...
Prayer Retreat
You’re invited to a morning dedicated to spending time with God through
prayer. Participate either onsite or online. Saturday, November 14, 9:00 am.
Cornerstone Marketplace
We’re so excited that our bookstore has re-opened! Drop by Tuesday-Friday,
10:00 am-3:00 pm, using the dedicated door on the east side of the Deerfoot
Campus. Saturday/Sunday, for 30 minutes after the service. Check out the
devotional books, Bibles, stationery, giftware, and Christian growth books.
Because You Give
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Because we give our time and our dollars here at FAC, people in Calgary are
being fed and cared for and are finding hope in Jesus Christ – through online
programming and partnerships with local organizations doing good in the
name of Jesus. Who doesn’t want to be part of that?
You can give securely on the Giving page of the website, or check the
Practicing Generosity section of this handout for more ways to be part of
bringing help and hope to a world that needs it as much as ever.
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Practicing Generosity
Volunteer Opportunities (all include AHS-compliant safety protocols)
• Camera Operators (FAC Deerfoot): Detail-oriented, visually-minded
volunteers required to operate cameras during weekend services; training
will be provided.
• Set-up and Tear-down Team (FAC Southwest): Be part of a team that will
transform Glenmore Christian Academy from a school to a church, then reset
it for school afterward. Some heavy lifting required.
• Worship Team Member (FAC Deerfoot & FAC Southwest): Want to
serve with your gift of music? We’re currently auditioning for vocalists and
instrumentalists.
To learn more or to sign up, please contact Cindy Bartlett serve@faccalgary.com
/ 403-258-4355.
Donations for Families
FAC is partnering with other local organizations to collect gently-used or new
winter coats, boots, snow pants / snowsuits, gloves, hats, and scarves for kids
of all ages, but especially 8 years through teens. Label for “Briana” and drop
off in the Mustard Seed donation bin at the east entrance of the Deerfoot
Campus. We’re also accepting basic furniture donations to help families in
need. Email Carter Reimer creimer@faccalgary.com to arrange drop-off.
Operation Christmas Child
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A hands-on way to bless children living in desperate situations in developing
countries, by packing shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, and more, so
Samaritan’s Purse can distribute them as a tangible expression of Jesus’
love. National Collection Week is November 16-22. Deerfoot Campus:
Pick up boxes at the east entrance October 17-November 15: Monday-
Saturday, 9:00 am-6:00 pm; Sundays, 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Drop off boxes at
the east entrance only November 16-20, 11:00 am-7:00 pm or November 21,
12:00 pm-4:00 pm. Southwest Campus: Pick up boxes at the Info Desk on
Sundays, 11:15 am-12:30 pm. Drop off boxes at the Info Desk on Sundays
until November 22, 11:15 am-12:30 pm. Online Campus: Pack a box here.

Living [Within] Your Means
Together, we’ll look at some financial “best practices” as found in the Bible
for managing finances wisely. Build a step-by-step approach for creating
a spending plan, paying off debts, making wise spending decisions, and
saving for the future. Mondays, November 9-30, 7:00 pm. Register online
faccalgary.com/registrations.
The Shared Shelf
In Women Rowing North, Mary Pipher offers a timely examination of the
cultural and developmental issues women face as they age. Discussion will
be on Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 pm.
Soul Care Introduction
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This Soul Care Introduction class will walk you through 4 key spiritual disciplines
that will help you learn God’s truths, so you can move toward freedom.
Saturday Zoom class will meet on November 21 and 28, 10:00 am. No cost.
Attending an In-Person Service with Kids?
DiscoveryLand Activity Packs are available online or at the entrance to
the Deerfoot or Southwest Campus auditorium for kids not attending
DiscoveryLand in person. Deerfoot Campus has also designated a space for
families to go with their kids during the service. Activity packs are available for
the kids and parents can continue to engage in the services while maintaining
physical distancing. Capacity is limited; to learn more speak to an usher!

DiscoveryLand In Person
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Grades 1-4 and grade 5&6 are now gathering in person. Let us know
you’re coming!
DiscoveryLand Online
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Toddlers & Twos:
Every week features a new video, parent guide, activity, memory verse,
and story.
Preschool:
Every week features a new video, parent guide, activity, memory verse,
and message.
Grade School:
Every week features a new video, parent guide, Bible Bucks, and GodTimes.

Practicing Generosity – Being Rich
Let’s get the obvious out of
the way first off … Being
generous does not come
naturally. It isn’t easy to give
things away. And the more we
have, the more difficult it is to
give anything away.
Giving is hard in Canada.
According to a study done by
the Fraser Institute in 2019,
Canadians gave an average of
0.54% of their income as an
aggregate to charitable causes,
while Americans gave 1.52%.
And if you want to get into
comparisons, Australians put us
all to shame, coming in at just
over the 3% mark.
The point is not to debate which nation is the most generous. Those 3 nations
would all be among the most wealthy on earth – in the scale of incomes and
net worth, all 3 would find themselves in the top 3% of the whole planet.
That means 97% of all the rest of income-earners and owners of assets in
the known economy of the earth have less. And yet the amount they give to
people groups or causes that have need of resources is a pittance of all they
have. It seems the richer a person or people group becomes, the less they
find it a priority to give to those less fortunate than themselves.
Just to belabour this point a little further, giving by individuals has been
decreasing in Canada from 1990 (being the high) to today. According to
Statistics Canada, giving has been increasing by gift amount among Baby
Boomers, but decreasing by overall number of givers. Giving by Gen X,
Gen Y, and Millennials has been decreasing by gift amount as well as those
who regularly give to charities of any sort in that same time frame.
So what? Giving is down, and dropping consistently … Why is that a concern? …
As members of FAC’s Financial Freedom Ministry team, Dale Dyck and Rick
Robson are committed to sharing principles, practical steps, and individual
assistance toward a healthy approach to our finances. Read more in this week’s
blog post! Living [Within] Your Means meets Mondays, November 9-30, 7:00 pm
online. Learn more and register here!

Giving Update
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Budget
(to Nov 30, 2020)
General $ 1,872,000 $ 1,338,534 $ 533,466
Capital/Debt $ 272,100 $ 148,561 $ 123,539
Missions $ 373,400 $ 195,540 $ 177,860
Total $ 2,517,500 $ 1,682,635 $ 834,865
Thank you for giving towards building lives that honour God through
FAC. Donations can be made securely online: faccalgary.com/giving.
Questions? Contact John Siebring jsiebring@faccalgary.com /
403-212-8850.
Congregational Care
Received
YTD
Required
(by Nov 30, 2020)
For hospital updates or to request congregational care, please contact
Anne Freeman afreeman@faccalgary.com / 403-258-8290. We’re here
for you! Learn more about available support groups: faccalgary.com/
care. If we can help with needs related to COVID-19, contact us through
the I Need Help button on our homepage.
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