Ramona’s* husband had purchased land when he was still living, and they had planned to build a home for their family. When he

became sick, Ramona built the house on her own. After her husband passed away, her relatives started bullying her to leave her home and give up her children. They threatened to kick her out of her hand-built home and take her farmland—her family’s only source of food and income. She knew there was no way she could feed her children or keep them in school.

IJM (International Justice MIssion) heard Ramona’s story in 2011 and stood up for her rights. IJM attorneys helped stop the threats against her and secured her land with official boundary markers in December 2012. It seemed she was safe at last. But as Ramona began to return to normal life—setting up a small shop to sell veg-etables she grew—another relative tried to force her from the land. He destroyed the boundary markers and made astonishing threats of violence to the young mother: He promised to kill her children with a machete, one by one, if she refused to leave. Ramona says, “I felt powerless.”

After these new threats, IJM hired security to keep Ramona’s family safe. Then, IJM and local police arrested the man in February 2013. After weeks of being terrorized and living in fear, Ramona and her children were finally able to sleep in peace. Ramona says. “All the people who were behind him are going to respect me now. Now they know it’s wrong. They know I’m not weak. I have IJM to help me.”

*Name has been changed. Stop by the IJM table on Main Street this weekend to learn more about their work around the world.

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SERVICE TIMESSaturdays 4:30 pm & 6:30 pmSundays 9:15 & 11:15 amThe Exchange Sundays @ 5:30 pm

PRAY FOR THOSE IN HOSPITALErna Fox, Sid Ang, Bill Stokes, Martha Totzke, Davin Carr (neonatal). For updates, contact Pastor Ray Matheson rmatheson@faccalgary.com/403-212-8838.

NOVEMBER GIVING (As of Nov. 4, 2013) YTD BUDGET to Oct. 31 YTD REC'D REQUIRED

Funds Needed $2,579,980 $2,362,591 $490,494

all for JESUS Expansion CampaignRequired in Pledges by Nov. 30, 2013 ..... $ 7.7 million392 Pledges rec'd to date, equalling ........ $ 4,046,746

For more information, please contact Carey Thiessen: cthiessen@faccalgary.com/403-212-8844.

G O D A N D I N J U S T I C E

NEW OR VISITING?• If you'd like us to contact you with specific info, just fill out a Contact Card located in the seat back in front of you.• Pick up a FIRSTLIFE catalogue from the Info Desk for an overview of FAC & get a coupon for a free latte at our café!

• Visit our website: www.faccalgary.com.

PRAYER At the end of every service, you're invited to the front of the Sanctuary for prayer. You can also request prayer through the Contact Card located in the seat back or submit prayer requests online anytime www.faccalgary.com (click on PRAYER). • KAIROS An appointed time of prayer & worship, Tuesdays, 7-9 pm in the Gym• Wednesday Evening Prayer 7 pm in the Prayer Centre • 24/7 Prayer Room: A quiet space for reflection located in the East Entrance with resources to intercede for various ministries and requests

DISCOVERYLAND KIDSPARENT CUE APP provides simple cues throughout the week for families with preschoolers or elementary age kids with weekly updated videos, activities & discus-sion questions that correspond with what’s happening in DiscoveryLand! (Available for iPhone, iPad, Android or Google Play). Download the app on iTunes!

CONNECTMen's Breakfast What can be better than a delicious hot breakfast, connecting with other guys and being challenged by Pastor Scott? Join us Saturday, November 16, 8:30-11:30 am in the Harvest Rooms. Tickets: $10 (online under EVENTS), or $15 at the door.

Life Group Curriculum: We have a 4-week "Roots of Justice" DVD & discussion guide available for Life Group leaders during our H.O.P..E. series. Stop by the Life Connection Desk to request a copy! Get connected into a smaller group for regular Bible study & prayer; contact Angela McCombs: amccombs@faccalgary.com/403-258-8289.

STUDENTS Accelerate (Gr. 5-6): Join us in Room 255 (upstairs) during any weekend service! Serve 'N Slice: November 15, 6:45-9 pm @ FAC. Cost: $5. Contact Spencer Young syoung@faccalgary.com/403-258-4354.JHS (Gr. 7-9): Join us Saturdays, 4:30 & 6:30 pm in the Harvest Rooms. Mall Hunt: November 22, 6:30-9:30 pm; drop-off/pick-up @ FAC; cost: $5. Contact Jon Caldwell jcaldwell@faccalgary.com/403-212-8840.SHS (Gr. 10-12): Join us Wednesdays, 7-9:30 pm in the Gym! Bigger/Better Night: November 15; 6:30-10 pm; drop-off/pick-up @ FAC, cost: $5. Contact Jonathan K. jklein@faccalgary.com/403-212-8851. Young Adults (18-25 yrs.): Get connected! Contact Jonathan Klein jklein@faccalgary.com/403-212-885 or visit facebook.com/groups/thesourcefac

WINGS N' THINGSEnjoy a delicious hot snack and a cold drink with friends and family for only $3 after the Saturday 6:30 pm service NEXT WEEKEND in Harvest Room E!

75th ANNIVERSARY CD SETIf you purchased the commemorative audio sermon set, please note that your free 6th CD of the October 20 service is now avialable for pick up in the bookstore.

CHRISTMAS PRODUCTIONOur show this year is "Frank Dickens' Christmas Carol", December 3-6! Tickets: $12; available online under EVENTS. (Re-served seating.) Net proceeds will go to the Calgary Dream Centre. Pick up some invites from the Info Desk and begin invit-ing your co-workers and friends to enjoy this classic story with a historical Canadian twist! For more info, call 403-212-8858.

USED BOOK SALEStop by the book tables outside of the FAC Library before/after the services THIS WEEKEND and pick up some winter reading – most items $1 or less! Money raised goes towards purchasing new resources.

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YOUNG ADULTS SMALL GRP LEADER(Women) Contact Jonathan Kleinjklein@faccalgary.com/403-212-8851

MCKENZIE TOWNE SR. RESIDENCE: CHAPEL Contact Ed Dyckedyck@faccalgary.com/403-212-8841

WEEKEND BACKSTAGE ASSISTANTSContact Ben Lahringblahring@faccalgary.com/403-258-4353

GRADE SCHOOL LARGE GRP. AV TECHSContact Colleen Hoarechoare@faccalgary.com/403-258-8285

SAT. 4:30 PM DISCOVERYLAND LEADERS(Infants-Grade 4) Contact Crystal Sylvestercsylvester@faccalgary.com/403-258-8293

PRESCHOOL CRAFT PREP.Contact Jenn Limacher jlimacher@faccalgary.com/403-258-6391

BOOKSTORE HELP(Sundays) Contact Brent Krawchukbkrawchuk@faccalgary.com/403-212-8846

The Big 3 H.O.P.E. CONFERENCELearn more about how you can Help the Oppressed and Plead for the Exploited, November 22-23 @ FAC. This conference will feature speakers from local and global compassion-focussed organizations like Samaritan's Purse, IJM, Sparrow House, Defend Dignity and many more plus times of prayer and worship. Tickets: $15, online or at Cornerstone Resources. EXPANSION CAMPAIGNGod is on the move at FAC. That's why we believe it's time to expand our campus – and be ready to welcome hundreds MORE people of all ages and backgrounds! Please pray how you can be a part of this exciting plan. Pledge cards are in the seat backs in front of you; please turn in your pledge by November 30, 2013 into the offering basket or Info Desk. (Watch the pledge updates on the back page). WEEKEND RESOURCESStay in the loop and keep growing through-out the week – access current weekend resources at www.faconline.tv, visit www.faccalgary.com for ministry info and event registrations, or stop by the Action Centre to learn more and ask questions!

Welcome to FAC • November 9/10, 2013