This Sunday: Receive the Spirit
Join us as our Lead Pastor Paul Smith brings a message from John 14:15–21 as we conclude our series The Invitation.
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!
Our annual Here, There, and Everywhere offering is this Sunday! Your generous gifts will go towards three main areas, which include the specific items listed below. We hope you will prayerfully consider how you can join with us, whether in person or online.
HERE
- Helping high school students and leaders attend LIFE Conference next summer
- Planning more conferences for Adult Ministries
THERE
- Helping the Alliance as it transitions its headquarters to Reynoldsburg, Ohio
- Providing for our local partnerships and other ministries
EVERYWHERE
- Giving to Alliance Missions
- Providing for our missionary partners
Meals and Gifts for Our Local Partners
Join us in serving our local partners by signing up for one of the opportunities below. Stop by the Christmas tree in the OUT alcove in the Atrium to grab a reminder!
- Provide a Christmas meal for a family in Lexington. You’ll receive a shopping list totaling $50–55 for a family of 4–6.
- Give $10 so that Natalie’s Sisters can purchase gifts for the women they serve.
To find out more or to sign up, click on the button below. Drop-offs for meals and Christmas gifts begin Sunday, December 5.
Gingerbread Bash
Join us on Saturday, December 11 from 9–10:30am for a fun, hands-on way for the whole family to celebrate Christmas together. Make a gingerbread nativity, play games, hear the Christmas story, and discover that sometimes the greatest gift comes in the most ordinary box.
To make the morning even sweeter, you and your family can join us beforehand at 8am for a breakfast hosted by our Men’s Ministry!
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
GPOPs
Tuesday, November 23 at 6:45pm
The Grandparents and Parents of Prodigals prayer group will meet this coming Tuesday at 6:45pm in the Sanctuary. Join us as we pray for our children and grandchildren to come to know and love Jesus.
Other Announcements
Office Closed
The church office will be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Childcare Workers Needed
We are currently hiring paid childcare workers for various events (outside of Sunday mornings). Pay is $15 per hour for adults and $13 per hour for high school students. If you’re interested, contact Hannah Meredith.
Elementary Small Group Leaders Needed
We are always looking for volunteers to help serve the youngest members of our congregation. We are currently in need of several elementary small group leaders who can serve weekly on Sunday mornings. If you’re interested, contact Tim Davis.
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
October 2021
Attendance (weekly Sunday average)
| In person | 833 |
| Online | 344 |
Giving
| Fund | Actual | |
|---|---|---|
| General Fund | $169.7K | 116% of monthly budget |
| Alliance Missions | $11K |