Connector for October 30

This Sunday:
Growing in Difficult Circumstances

Join us as our High School Pastor Dan McPherson brings a message from James 1:2–4 as we conclude our series God, You Want Me to Do What?


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

If you or a family member are feeling unwell over the weekend, please worship with us online.


Launch

This Sunday at 12:15pm

If you’re new to First Alliance, we hope you’ll join us for Launch in the Lower Auditorium. Enjoy lunch, meet our staff, and learn more about the heart of our church! Childcare will be provided.


Join us next Sunday as our Lead Pastor Paul Smith shares more about where we are headed as a church. You won’t want to miss it!


Global Impact Prayer Feast

Saturday, November 12, 5–7pm

As a part of our Global Impact weekend, join us for a special time of focused prayer for our missionaries followed by an international buffet dinner! At this family-friendly event we will hear from Ciro Castro of Envision and Ron Brown, one of our International Workers and an ambassador for the Perspectives on World Missions class.

Please register by November 9 so we know how many people to set the table for!


Peru Mission Trip

June 9–18, 2023

We are headed to Peru in 2023! Anyone is welcome to apply—we’ve led teams with 13-year-olds, 70-year-olds, and every age in between. Cost is still to be determined but will probably be $3,500–4,000.

Applications are due Wednesday, November 30. If you have any questions, please contact Dan McPherson.


Next Gen Ministries


FAC Kids – Birth through 4th Grade
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Sundays at 9:30 and 11am


Middle School – 5th through 8th Grade
Instagram | Text @midupdate to 81010

Sundays at 9:30am
Wednesdays at 6:30pm


High School – 9th through 12th Grade
Newsletter | Instagram | Text @facparents to 81010

Sundays at 9:30am
Wednesdays at 6:30pm


Upcoming Events

Equipping the Mind, Body, and Soul

Final class this Sunday at 9:30am
Lower Auditorium Room 12

This Adult Education class is covering specific topics of importance today. Learn more and sign up now.

  • Sexual Health – This Sunday

Vertical

Mondays at 6:45pm

Join us for a time of corporate prayer as we intercede for our church, community, and world. Learn more.


Boomers and Beyond Lunch Bunch

Tuesday, November 8 at 11:30am

Join us for our monthly lunch event! This month’s location is the Sedona Tap House. RSVP to Sharon Winkle.


Men’s Retreat

Thursday, Nov. 10 to Sunday, Nov. 13

Join us for the BASIC Retreat from Ransomed Heart Ministries at Red River Gorge. This intensive video-based retreat calls men deeper into the masculine spiritual journey. Space is very limited (10 total) and attendees need to commit to the 4 days. The cost is $200 per participant. Learn more and sign up now.


Year-End Stock Donations

If you would like to make a year-end stock donation to the church, please do so by Monday, December 5 to allow time for processing. Thank you for being resource-generous!


YoungLives Donations

YoungLives are currently in urgent need of:

  • Diapers (sizes newborn, 4, 5, and 6)
  • Baby wipes

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