This Sunday:
My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Join us as our Lead Pastor Paul Smith brings a message from Matthew 27:46 and Psalm 2 as we conclude our series Questions Jesus Asked and Why They Matter.
Main Services
8:15, 9:30, and 11:00am – In-person and online
Next Gen Services
8:15am – Birth through 4th grade
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.
FAC Kids Needs Your Help!
We had over 200 kids join us this past week, and we need your help! Contact Hannah Meredith for more information or to sign up!
9:30am service
2 preschool assistants (every week) 6 elementary small group assistants (every week)
11:00am service
4 preschool teachers (every week)
I’m Going First!
Thank you to the 200 people who have been attending first service! We need another 50–100 people to commit to first service as we welcome back our FAC family, college students, and extra visitors all month long. If you are willing to Go First, please let us know!
Come check out all the options for Growing Groups and Serving Groups this fall quarter! Volunteer leaders and staff will be present in the Lower Atrium after each service to answer questions and help you get signed up as you seek to live out Worship + 2.
Fall Quarter Sign-Ups
NEW! Acts 1:8 Teams: Help us respond more efficiently and effectively as we serve our local and cross-cultural partners. Learn more!
Life Groups: Our Life Groups meet in homes all throughout the week all over the Lexington area. Sign up now!
Women’s Ministry: Join the women of FAC for a study of the book of Romans, monthly groups for moms and prayer, and more. Learn more!
Men’s Ministry: Join the men of FAC on Sunday mornings for Connection and Conversation, during the week for Discipleship Groups, or monthly for breakfast and service projects. Learn more!
Adult Education: Join one of our Sunday morning classes. Sign up now!
For more, check out the latest issue of Engage Magazine!
Missions Night
Saturday, August 26 at 6:00pm
God is at work in the world’s hardest places to reach those who are suffering, marginalized, and lost. Will you join us in sending new workers and sustaining existing ones? Dinner will be provided as we hear from our church family members who are working to share the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
Women’s Ministry Fall Kick Off Lunch
Sunday, August 27 at 12:15pm
If you are new to First Alliance, new to Women’s Ministry, or want to learn more about the ways to engage, this lunch is for you! Join us Sunday, August 27 after services for lunch and to hear about the different aspects of Women’s Ministry. This is a great way to get involved for the fall. So whether you have been here 2 days, 2 years, or 20 years, we have something for you.
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.
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.
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.
Next Gen Ministries
FAC Kids – Birth through 4th Grade
Instagram
Sundays at 8:15, 9:30, and 11:00am
Middle School – 5th through 8th Grade
Instagram | Text @midupdate to 81010
Sundays at 9:30amWednesdays at 6:30pm | Resumes September 6
High School – 9th through 12th Grade
Newsletter | Instagram | Text @facparents to 81010
Sundays at 9:30amWednesdays at 6:30pm | Resumes September 6
By the Numbers
July 2023
Attendance (weekly Sunday average)
| In person | 1,123 | 5 weeks |
| Online | 294 | 5 weeks |
Giving
| Fund | Actual | |
|---|---|---|
| General Fund | $169.5k | 96% of monthly budget |
| Alliance Missions | $9.6k |