This Sunday:
Do You Have Any Fish?
Join us as our Lead Pastor Paul Smith brings a message from John 21 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.
Cookout and Cornhole
This Saturday at 6:00pm
Men, join us in the back parking lot of the church for tasty food and cornhole competition! We’ll pair up and face off in cornhole battles and eat together. Even if you don’t want to join in on the cornhole fun we’d love to have you come, hang out, and grab a plate.
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.
FAC Kids Needs Your Help!
We need volunteers at every service, especially when we return to 3 services on August 6. Contact Hannah Meredith for more information or to sign up!
8:15am service
8 nursery volunteers (once a month)
2 preschool teachers (every week)
9:30am service
2 preschool teachers (every week)
11:00am service
2 preschool teachers (every week)
Russell Cave Back to School Rally
Saturday, August 5 from 8:30am to 1:00pm
Join us in serving Russell Cave Church of Christ as they host their annual Back to School Rally for Fayette County Public Schools! We need 15 to 20 volunteers to help run game stations.
I’m Going First!
We are in need of 125 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.
4:30pm
Boomers and Beyond 3rd Annual Picnic
Shillito Park Shelter #2
Join us for games, food, and a devotional from Sharon Mangham. High school students are also invited! Fried chicken, drinks, plates, and utensils will be provided. RSVP to Sharon Winkle.
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 Prayer Room as we pray for our children and grandchildren to come to know and love Jesus.
Summer Worship Night
August 1 at 7:00pm
Join us in the Sanctuary for our final Summer Worship Night. There will be 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 9:30amWednesdays at 6:30pm | Off for the summer
High School – 9th through 12th Grade
Newsletter | Instagram | Text @facparents to 81010
Sundays at 9:30amWednesdays at 6:30pm | Summer schedule
By the Numbers
June 2023
Attendance (weekly Sunday average)
| In person | 1,032 | 4 weeks |
| Online | 385 | 4 weeks |
Giving
| Fund | Actual | |
|---|---|---|
| General Fund | $158.3k | 87% of monthly budget |
| Alliance Missions | $13.5k |
Fiscal Year (July 2022-June 2023)
Giving
| Fund | Actual | |
|---|---|---|
| General Fund | $2,158.2k | 107% of YTD budget |
| Alliance Missions | $162.3k |