Events
Sisters in Jesus (Bible Study)
Sisters In Jesus meets on Tuesdays from 9:45 -11:30 am. They will start up again on after a summer break on September 12. They meet in The Gathering Room at the church. This year they will be studying Joyce Meyer’s book “Loving People Who Are Hard to Love”.
In addition to the book study, they spend time sharing with one another and praying for one another.
All ladies are invited. If you are interested in attending or want more information please contact Judy Arva (reach out to the church for contact info)
Tuesdays they will not meet are: Nov 21, Dec 19, Dec 26, Jan 2. Their final Celebration Party will be May 21.
Floor Hockey, Pick up
Open to the public, pick-up floor hockey. Make note that it is full contact, wearing padding and gear, played in our Life Center/gym. Every Tuesday from roughly 7-9 PM
Basketball, Pick up
Open to the public, pick-up basketball., played in our Life Center/gym. Typically every Friday from roughly 6:00-7:15 PM
Vacation Bible School
Join us the first week of August for Breaker Rock Beach VBS.
For children ages 4 years old through 5th grade!
VBS will run Mon-Fri from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Questions can be directed to our Miss Laurel, our Children’s Discipleship Director
Paint & Praise
Come out for an evening of fellowship, instructor-led painting, light snacks and praise music!
For ages 13+. Open to the public.
Easter Sunday
He is risen!
He is risen indeed!
Join us for worship and awe of the greatest gift, Jesus Christ.
Prayer Walk
Join us in a prayer walk around the neighborhood to cover it in prayer as we celebrate the Lamb of God this Easter.
Friday Fire Fellowship
Friday Fire is picking back up again! Javier & LuAnn Yanez are going to host a Friday fire starting November 10th.
6:30-8:30 PM, the whole family is welcome.
Come for a time of fellowship, laughter, spiritual conversation, etc. Come one, come all for this time together outside the church walls.
Easter Egg-stravaganza
The Easter Story told through Resurrection Eggs. Children will go to stations collected eggs and hear the gospel through story and symbols.
Also featured will be snacks, a small egg hunt and other games/actvities and crafts.
Open to the public. Invite family and friends!
Rain or shine!
**Volunteers are to arrive by 10 AM
Candy Donations
We are in need of candy donations for our upcoming EGG-stravaganza,.
Please bring donations in by Sunday, March 17th.
Thank you!
Vision Sunday
Join us in the Life Center as we focus on zeroing in on our vision for ENGAGE 2024, and build off of the foundation of 2023 as we reflect on the Annual Report.
Lunch will be shared together, as well as conversation, dreaming, laughing and gaining vision for the Lord’s work to be done in and through our church.
Guest Speaker
Jonathan Weibel, from Front Yard Missions, will join us again this Sunday morning. He’ll lead worship and bring a message, encouraging us to consider our personal and congregational focus on reaching our neighbors. Come ready to laugh and praise Jesus!
Christmas (Eve) Day Brunch
With Christmas Eve falling on a Sunday this year, we will have our celebration Sunday morning, with Brunch!, in the Life Center. We will incorporate our traditional candlelight portion to the service.
Please bring a brunch items (casserole, pastries, fruit, etc.) to share; you can sign up in the lobby or contact the church office.
*We will NOT be having an evening service on 12/24
CONNECT Youth Christmas Party
Youth are invited to come early for the Gingerbread Bash with KidMin Families (starts at 6 PM) or just come for the Youth portion. We’ll meet at 7:30 PM in the CONNECT room to have snacks, listen to Christmas music, and have our white elephant gift exchange.
KidMin Family Christmas Party
Families with students in KidMin (age 4 - grade 5) are invited to come out to their Christmas Party! We’ll do Gingerbread Nativity scenes, have snacks, listen to Christmas music, play games and hear the Christmas story.
Congregational Meeting
This Congregational Meeting will be for members to vote to approve the 2024 Budget and new Committee Members and Officers. All are welcome to attend. We’ll begin shortly after the end of the morning service, meeting in the sanctuary
Membership Class
Join the Family!
If you are ready to become a member, or are interested in learning more about what membership means, attend the Membership Class. Sunday, December 3rd, right after the morning service. Lunch will be provided. Sign-up required.
OCC Shoebox Packing Party
FAC families come together to pack Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. This is a great time to do a service project together and bless children across the globe with gifts and the gospel.
**Extra help appreciated in setting up for the packing party the week in advance of the event.
Contact Person: Linda Blattenberger
Guest Speakers
Nathan and Laura Conklin will be sharing stories from their time serving through C&MA’s Envision program internationally
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat, fun for the whole family; bring friends too!
Each trunk shares a story and has a snack, then afterwards you can enjoy a light meal courtesy of FAC.
If you are interested in volunteering (being a greeter, helping in the kitchen, hosting a trunk) in some capacity you can reach out to Miss Laurel or the church office.
Tender Hearts Board Mtg
Tender Hearts Christian Preschool Board Meeting, by invitation only. Contact the Office with agenda items or questions/comments.
ReBuild Sermon Series
Starting October 1, Pastor Ricardo began a new sermon series, REBUILD, a study on the book of Nehemiah.
Check out our page on SERMONS to listen to the messages.
Check out our blog to catch daily devotionals called, Beyond Sunday, that feature after-the-sermon insights which push out the concepts from the Sunday morning message.
Installation Service
This is our time to welcome, bless and pray over Pastor Ricardo Volcy’s calling to FAC. The District Office will be organizing the event while FAC hosts the evening on-site. The affair will begin at 5 PM and conclude with a light dinner.
Please call or email the office by Sunday, September 18th to RSVP.
Church Picnic
Join us for a Church-wide picnic!
Hosted at the Home of Mike & Marie Staley (contact the office for the address).
The church will provide meat, rolls, drinks and chips.
If your last name begins with letters A-M bring a DESSERT.
If your last name begins with the letters N-Z bring a side dish.
Sign-up sheet coming soon…..
Welcome Pastor Volcy & Family
Welcome Pastor Ricardo and family!
We will host a welcome reception in the Life Center of cake on Sunday, August 20th for our new Pastor.
Farewell Reception for Pastor Joel
Transitional Pastor Joel Smith will finish up his time at First Alliance August 13th. After the morning service we will share a farewell reception in the café with cake.
Global Kids Hbg
Global Kids Hbg
Mark & Cheryl Grossoehme, who attend First Alliance Church, will share about their heart for refugee children (and their families). Their non-profit ministry, Global Kids Harrisburg, seeks to reach these families by serving the children through various outreach events and programs.
Summer Series: THIS IS US
Summer Sermon Series: This Is Us,
Relational Lessons from the Life of Joseph
Sermon Titles:
The Family Secret
Enlarge Your Soul
Addressing Adversity
Longing for Belonging
Healing Your Family Tree
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School
Twists & Turns
Following Jesus Changes the Game!
Senators Game
Our June Family outing will be to a Harrisburg Senators Game! We plan to have a tailgate dinner in the parking lot before the game. Bring a friend!
Sign Up here: https://fevogm.com/event/Firstalliance
VBS Meeting
It’s never too early to start planning for VBS! Our first meeting will kick off Feb 14th. We’ll meet in The Gathering Room. Any questions can be directed to Miss Laurel.
Hence forth, VBS meetings will be the second Tuesday of every month.
VBS is June 26-30, 2023!
Council
The date for Council, the bi-annual national gathering of the Christian & Missionary Alliance, is gathering in Spokane Washington this year. Learn more at https://council.cmalliance.org/
May Sermon Series
B.L.E.S.S. the Burg Sermon Series
B.egin with Prayer
L.isten Well
E.at Together
S.erve in Love
S.hare your Story