Connector for June 25

This Sunday:
Do You Want to Get Well?

Join us as our Lead Pastor Paul Smith brings a message from John 5:1–9 as a part of our series Questions Jesus Asked and Why They Matter.

☀️ Summer Schedule ☀️

  • There will be no 8:15am service in person or online.
  • Our 9:30 and 11am services will continue to meet in person and online.
  • We will return to 3 services on August 6.

Main Services
9:30 and 11:00am – In-person and online
8:15am service resumes August 6

Next Gen Services
9:30am – All ages
11:00am – Birth through 4th grade

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


Baptism Sunday

Sunday, July 16

If you have been thinking about getting baptized or are ready to take the next step in following Jesus, let us know by Sunday, July 9.


Our Guest Services and Next Gen teams need your help!

These teams have lots of open volunteer opportunities as they prepare for fall!


I’m Going First!

We are in need of 200 more individuals to make first service (8:15am) their weekly choice starting August 6. Are you willing to Go First?


This Sunday

9:30am

Open Word

Family Life Center (Gym)

This long-standing class is centered around an in-depth study of a book of the Bible. Join us this summer as we study select Psalms. Learn more.

Young Marrieds and Growing Families

Dining Room

This class is aimed at helping those in this season of their lives with biblical teaching and community. Learn more.


11:00am

Deeper Walk

Dining Room

Pursue spiritual maturity and claim the spiritual freedom afforded you in your relationship with Christ. Learn more.

Relational Wisdom

Family Life Center (Gym) Room 203–204

An eight week video- and discussion-based course that helps believers obey Jesus’ command to love God and love others more fully.


6:00pm

Boomers and Beyond Gathering

Lower Auditorium

Join us as we host the Young Professionals for an evening of food and fellowship. Drinks will be provided; bring extra snacks and finger food to share.


Coming Up

Vertical

Monday at 6:45pm

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

College Summer Bible Study

Tuesday at 6:30pm

Join us at World Gospel Mission on Asbury University campus as our summer intern Daniel Moye and College Ministry Director Kendall McKee lead a weekly time of fellowship, worship, prayer, and diving into scripture together.

GPOPs

Tuesday at 6:45pm

Join the Grandparents and Parents of Prodigals prayer group in the Sanctuary as we pray for our children and grandchildren to come to know and love Jesus.

Summer Worship Nights

July 11, July 18, and August 1 at 7:00pm

Join us in the Sanctuary on the Tuesdays listed for a time of singing, scripture reading, and prayer.


Next Gen Ministries


FAC Kids – Birth through 4th Grade
Instagram

Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00am


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

Sundays at 9:30am
Wednesdays at 6:30pm | Off for the summer


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

Sundays at 9:30am
Wednesdays at 6:30pm | Summer schedule

Deb MacKay, Executive Pastor of Strategy and Operations, is taking a sabbatical this summer, and her duties have been distributed to several other members of the staff. If you need help, please contact the church office so we can direct you to the correct person and provide you the help you need.

Pray for her season of rest and refreshment in the Lord! She will be back on September 10.

By the Numbers

May 2023

Attendance (weekly Sunday average)

In person1,1584 weeks
Online3294 weeks

Giving

FundActual
General Fund$167.0k109% of monthly budget
Alliance Missions$25.0k

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