Connector for November 7

This Sunday: Deny Yourself

Join us as our Lead Pastor Paul Smith brings a message from Mark 8:27-38 as a part of our series The Invitation.

We will be sharing communion during services this Sunday. If you watch our livestream, we hope you’ll gather the elements and join us from home.


Main Services
8:15, 9:30, and 11:00am – In-person and online

Next Gen Services
9:30am – In-person, all ages
11:00am – In-person, birth through 4th grade

Please be aware that attending any large gathering puts you at risk of exposure to COVID-19. If you or a family member are feeling unwell over the weekend, please worship with us online. We appreciate your help as we work to keep everyone safe and healthy!


As a resource-generous church, we are always looking to steward your generosity and our finances well. Help us by participating in a quick survey!


Love coffee? Love Sunday mornings? Love coffee on Sunday mornings?

FAC Youth are now offering specialty coffee for you between each service. Donations go towards helping students pay for the 2022 LIFE Conference.


Upcoming Events

Boomers and Beyond Lunch Bunch

Tuesday, November 9 at 11:30am

Join us at Cheddars on Walden Drive. RSVP to Sharon Winkle.

Grandparents and Parents of Prodigals Prayer Group

Tuesday, November 9 at 6:45pm

Join us in the Sanctuary as we pray for our children and grandchildren to come to know and love Jesus.

MomGroup

Friday, November 12 at 9:30am

Once a month, join with other moms for fellowship, food, and free childcare! Sign up now.

Men’s Breakfast

Saturday, November 13 at 9am

Come join the men of FAC for breakfast and stay until around noon to help with a few service projects. RSVP now.

Global Impact Fish Fry

Saturday, November 13 at 6pm

In keeping with the theme of Jesus’ invitation to “Fish with Me,” we are hosting a fish fry and night of fish stories. We’ll eat, fellowship together, and find out more about Alliance missions and how we as individuals fit in. Sign up now.

Boomers and Beyond Thanksgiving Celebration

Sunday, November 14 at 6pm

Join us in the Founders’ Dining Room. Meat, bread, mashed potatoes, and drinks will be provided. RSVP to Sharon Winkle.


Deeper Walk Class

Sundays at 11am

The Deeper Walk class has started a new series based on God’s Devil by Erwin Lutzer, where we will learn what Scripture has to say about Satan and his role in God’s plan for the world. Our hope is that learning more about God’s sovereign power over Satan will bring you peace, wisdom, and strength.


LIFE Conference: Jesus Is Greater Than Everything

Registration ends November 10

LIFE is a youth conference for all C&MA churches across the US. 6,000 youth and leaders will converge on Orlando, FL, July 5-10, 2022 for an awesome week of worship, community, service, and fun!

This conference is available for all high school students as well as those who’ve completed 8th grade as of Spring 2022. Cost is approximately $1,000. A $150 deposit is due at time of registration.


Year-End Stock Donations

If you would like to make a year-end stock donation to the church, please do so by Monday, December 6 to allow time for processing. Thank you for being resource-generous!


By the Numbers

September 2021

Attendance (weekly Sunday average)

In person747
Online334

Giving

FundActual
General Fund$175K129% of monthly budget
Alliance Missions$15K

Year to Date (July-September)

Giving

FundActual
General Fund$435K107% of YTD budget
Alliance Missions$40K