Connector for December 3

This Sunday:
Advent of the Second Adam

Join us as Dan McPherson, our Pastor of Group Life and High School, brings a message from Luke 3 and Romans 5 as a part of our series The Christmas Tree.


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.


Christmas Eve Sunday Services

Join us for one of our four identical 45-minute candlelit services at 9:30am, 11:00am, 3:30pm, or 5:00pm. All services will have kids programming for birth through 2 years.

Click here to check out our full Christmas schedule

Christmas Service Opportunities

Drop-offs begin this Sunday!

Join us in serving our local partners this Christmas!

Option 1
Help us provide meals for 62 families this Christmas season with our partners Wellington Elementary, Booker T. Washington Elementary, and Russell Cave Church of Christ. As in previous years, we have a set menu for the meals which costs about $70 for a family of 4–6. You will receive the list by email once you sign up.


Option 2
Donate $15 towards a gift for 30 women through our partner Natalie’s Sisters.


We will be collecting items at the Gym/Dining Room entrance at the times listed below. Ring the doorbell and a volunteer will help you unload.

  • After services on December 3 and 10
  • Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm until December 7

The deadline to receive all items is Monday, December 11. If you have any questions, please contact Tyrone Vinegar.


24 Hour Prayer

Monday, December 11 starting at noon

Sign up for one or more 30-minute time slots from 12:00pm on Monday, December 11 to 12:00pm on Tuesday, December 12 as we join with other churches in Central Kentucky to pray for our city and nation. Pray individually, as a family, or with a small group either here at the church or from home. A prayer guide and journal will be available.

As a church, we value and champion expectant prayer. Join us in this important work!


This Sunday

9:30am

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

Deeper Walk

Dining Room

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


This Week

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.

BEHOLD: Women’s Christmas Event

Tuesday at 6:30pm

Come enjoy singing Christmas carols, eating heavy hors d’oeuvres, and hearing from some of our own women. Register now.

Men’s Mid(ish)-Week

Thursday at 6:30am

Come hear a short devotional while we eat breakfast together in the Dining Room. We’ll finish our time with prayer before we head out into the rest of the day on mission.


Coming Up

Boomers & Beyond Christmas Gathering

Sunday, December 10 at 6:00pm

Celebrate with us as we sing carols and songs of the season, hear a devotional from Bill Richardson, and enjoy a meal together. Lasagna, salad, bread, and drinks will be provided. Please bring your favorite appetizers and desserts to share!


Next Gen Ministries

FAC Kids needs volunteers!

A growing number of families are attending our 11:00am service, and we need your help to serve them well. If you would be interested in serving once or twice a month with our toddler or 2–3 year old classes, contact Hannah Meredith.

Frosting Fest

Saturday, December 9

Breakfast at 8:30am

Event at 9:00am

FAC Kids is back with another deliciously fun Christmas experience! Join us for this fun, interactive way for the whole church to celebrate Christmas together. We’ll play games, sing some songs, tell the Christmas story together, and finish our time in the Gym decorating sets of Nativity cookies, one for your family and one to give away.

To make the morning even sweeter, you and your family can join us at 8:30am for a family breakfast hosted by our Men’s Ministry Service Team! This event can be enjoyed by everyone at FAC, from our littlest members to those 99-year-old kids-at-heart. Registration closes Sunday, December 3!


FAC Kids – Birth through 4th Grade
Instagram | Facebook

Sundays at 8:15, 9:30, and 11:00am


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

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


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

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

Year-end Stock Donations

If you would like to make a year-end stock donation to the church, please do so by Monday, December 4 to allow time for processing. Thank you for being resource-generous!

YoungLives Donations

FAC’s local partner YoungLives thanks you for your generous donations! Here is an updated list of items that we are currently accepting.

  • Baby wipes
  • Formula
  • Clothes (sizes newborn to 24 months)

Lose something? Check our lost and found, located in the copy room of the church office inside the two cabinets with yellow labels. Items are kept for three months and then donated or discarded.


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