This Sunday:
Our King, Gentle and Humble in Heart

Join us as our Lead Pastor Paul Smith brings a message from Matthew 21:1–11 as we celebrate Palm Sunday.

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Easter Sunday

Next Sunday

We’ll have four identical services at 7:00, 8:15, 9:30, and 11:00am. There will be plenty of overflow seating available!

We will have a shuttle operating from the Bellerive Kroger for our 9:30 and 11:00am services. Learn more and register now to reserve a parking space! (Please indicate number of cars, not number of people.)

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Maundy Thursday

This Thursday at 7:00pm

Come worship by candlelight, remember the final hours of Jesus’ life, and share communion together. This service will be in the Sanctuary and will also be available via livestream.

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Spring Quarter Sign-Ups

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 or contact Dan McPherson if you’re interested in leading a group!

Women’s Ministry: Join the women of FAC for their spring retreat, monthly groups for moms and prayer, and more. Sign up now!

Men’s Ministry: Join the men of FAC for a study on Thursday mornings 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!

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This Sunday

9:30am

College Ministry Small Group

Living Room

Join Josh Lynch and Kendall McKee in this class for college students about finances, stewardship, and how to be faithful with what you have now.

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. 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.

Mining the Riches of the Old Testament

Family Life Center Room 203–204

Discover how God revealed himself to his people, learn to mine the riches of the Old Testament, and learn its lessons that are applicable today. Taught by Ron Gifford and John Roberts. Learn more.

The Word and the World

Family Life Center Youth Room (2nd floor)

Join Doug Matthews, Dan McPherson, and occasional guest speakers as we tackle cultural issues that, from a Christian perspective, can seem daunting. You’ll learn how the Word can inform how we live in this world that God so loves. Learn more.

12:15pm

Mutuality in Marriage

Dining Room

Are you engaged or in the first few years of your marriage? Join licensed marriage and family therapist Kensi Duszynski for a 6-week workshop to help you and your spouse grow as a couple, communicate with intention, and lead lives that glorify God, honor each other, and reflect your unique oneness to an onlooking world. Lunch is provided; childcare is not provided. Cost is $50 per couple. Learn more.

6:00pm

Boomers and Beyond Gathering

Lower Auditorium

Come hear from Tanner Fouts, Pastor of Middle School, as he shares the gifts, challenges, and opportunities middle schoolers face in today’s world. Bring snacks and treats to share!

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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.

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. This month our prayer focus will be Acts 26:18.

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.

GriefShare

Thursday at 6:30pm

GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Over 13 weeks, you’ll find relief and comfort as you learn what to expect in the days ahead and how to navigate your personal grief process. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. Register now.

Young Professionals

Thursday at 7:00pm

The Young Professionals group meets weekly on Thursdays in multiple homegroups throughout our area. Each group shares a meal and dives deeper into what it looks like to follow Jesus in our current stage of life. Sign up now.

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Coming Up

Hope for the Journey

Saturday, April 20

The Hope for the Journey conference is a training designed to encourage and equip parents, caregivers, church communities, and professionals caring for children, particularly those impacted by trauma, adoption, or foster care. Join us starting at 8:30am to learn more about Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). It is a long day of training but incredibly valuable information.

Women’s Retreat: Open

Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28

Join with the women of FAC for our annual retreat and enjoy a weekend of fellowship and exploration into our great God. We look forward to having you with us! Scholarships are available.

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Next Gen Ministries

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By the Numbers

February 2024

Attendance (weekly Sunday average)

In person	1,860	4 weeks
Online	632	4 weeks

Giving

Fund	Actual
General Fund	$261.1k	162% of monthly budget
Alliance Missions	$10.6k

Fiscal Year (July 2023-February 2024)

Giving

Fund	Actual
General Fund	$1,666k	103% of YTD budget
Alliance Missions	$102.7k

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