Connector for September 24

This Sunday:
When God Prunes Us

Join us as our Pastor of Group Life and High School Dan McPherson brings a message from John 15 as a part of our 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.


Compass Financial Class

Starts Sunday, October 8 at 11:00am

Join us as we talk about what it means to be faithful disciples in the area of our finances! This 6-week class is led by Josh Lynch and meets from October 8 through November 19, with no class on October 29. The class will meet in the Youth Room.


Men’s Retreat

Friday, October 27 – Sunday, October 29

Join us for a weekend of connecting with God and other men at Laurel Lake Baptist Camp. There will be good food, good conversation, good worship, and good fun. Scholarships are available; we would love for you to be a part of this experience!


Intergenerational Worship Night

Sunday, October 8 at 6:00pm

Join us for a family-friendly time of music, prayer, and meditation as we celebrate Holy Communion together.


This Sunday

9:30am

Equipping Mind, Body, and Soul

Lower Auditorium Room 12

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. Learn more.

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.

Open Word

Family Life Center Room 203–204

This long-standing class is centered around an in-depth study of a book of the Bible. Join us this fall as we study 1 and 2 Peter and 1, 2, and 3 John. 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

Contagious Faith

Family Life Center Room 203–204

Contagious Faith is a 6-week study that will prepare you to share God’s love with others in a way that’s authentic, comfortable, and impactful. Learn more.

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.

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Tuesday 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. 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.

Boomers and Beyond Day Trip to Newport Aquarium

Monday, September 25

Instead of a Sunday night gathering this month, Boomers and Beyond will take a day trip to the aquarium. Cost will be approximately $30 along with a small contribution for gas. We plan to have lunch at the Levee and dinner together on the way back to Lexington. Contact John Doyle for more information.


Next Gen Ministries

Middle School Fall Retreat

Friday, October 20 – Sunday, October 22

The sole purpose of our 2023 Fall Retreat is to know God better. This is not summer camp—it is a weekend without distractions and an opportunity to focus on our relationship with God.

Each year we head out to Blue Grass Christian Camp to engage in worship, small group time, and team building. We love the Fall Retreat and how it brings our groups closer together under a single objective. The retreat is open to grades 5 to 8; cost is $100. Space is limited!


High School Fall Retreat

Friday, October 20 – Sunday, October 22

Join us at Laurel Lake Baptist Camp in Corbin, KY for an awesome weekend of food, fun, fellowship, and worship with guest speaker Kendall McKee and guest worship leaders Josiah McKinney and Wes Elliott.


FAC Kids Overnight

Friday, November 3 – Saturday, November 4

Hey 1st through 4th graders! It’s time for our annual FAC Kids Overnight! It’s a night of fun, pizza, big games, surprises, and more. Stay all night or leave at 10:00pm if you need to. Cost is $10 per person, which includes dinner, snack, breakfast, an amazing time, and a t-shirt!

Parents, we’d love to have you lead a small group, spend the night, or help us out with other shenanigans we’ve got planned! Please reach out via email.


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


High School – 9th through 12th Grade
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Sundays at 9:30am
Wednesdays at 6:30pm


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