Please take a moment to watch this video from Pastor Paul about this weekend!
This Sunday:
When God Breaks In
Join us as our Lead Pastor Paul Smith brings a message from Genesis 12:1–8 as we begin our new series When God…
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.
I’m Going First!
Thank you to the 200 people who have been attending first service! We need another 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!
This week our Ministry Fair is looking OUT towards our world in mission! We will have guests from our local partnerships as well as several of our cross-cultural partners with us.
Come to the Lower Atrium between services to learn more, encourage our partners, and sign up for any OUT opportunities that resonate with you.
We will also be announcing our new OUT Acts 1:8 Teams in service. Don’t miss it this Sunday!
24 Hour Prayer
Starts Monday, September 11 at noon
Sign up for a 30-minute or one-hour time slot from 12:00pm on Monday, September 11 to 12:00pm on Tuesday, September 12 as we join with 23 other churches in Central Kentucky to pray for our city and nation. We’d love for you to come to the church and use our Prayer Room or The Living Room during your time slot, or you can pray from home. Check out our prayer guide for helpful prompts to use.
As a church, we value and champion expectant prayer. Join us in this important work!
FAC is hiring paid childcare workers!
Pay is $15/hour for adults and $13/hour for students (14+). Apply on our website or contact Hannah Meredith for more information.
We are hiring for the following shifts:
2nd Friday of each month
9:30–11:30am
2nd, 3rd, 4th Sunday evenings
5:00–8:00pm
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!
Equipping Mind, Body, and Soul
Starting Sunday, September 17 at 9:30am
This 8-week class covers four topics in-depth: two weeks on Grief/Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and Sexual Health. Classes will be led by experts Daniel Sulfridge and Mark Logan.
Please note that this class is not a support group. It is aimed at coming alongside those struggling or those helping those who are struggling. The information shared will be from the perspective of the presenter and not the express view of FAC.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Starting Tuesday, September 19 at 6:30pm
Join us as we explore how it is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature and how knowing God and knowing ourselves cannot be separated. Cost is $40.
This Saturday
6:00pm
Missions Night
Lower Auditorium
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. Sign up now!
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.
12:15pm
Women’s Ministry Fall Kick Off Lunch
Family Life Center (Gym)
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. Register now!
6:00pm
Boomers and Beyond Gathering
Lower Auditorium
Join us as our own Gretchen Jacobs and Jeff Wills present a program on healthful living. 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.
Next Gen Ministries
FAC Kids – Birth through 4th Grade
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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
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Sundays at 9:30amWednesdays at 6:30pm | Resumes September 6