This Sunday:
The Gospel of the Kingdom
Join us as our Lead Pastor Paul Smith brings a message from Mark 1:14–15 as we begin our new series The Gospel of the Kingdom.
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.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for easy access to videos of our services.
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: Connect with the men of FAC for a study on Thursday mornings or monthly for breakfast and service projects. Learn more!
Adult Education: Check out our Sunday morning classes. Sign up now!
For more, check out the latest issue of Engage Magazine!
24 Hour Prayer
This Monday and Tuesday
Sign up for one or more 30-minute time slots from 12:00pm on Monday, April 8 to 12:00pm on Tuesday, April 9 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. Partner with us in this important work!
Launch
Next Sunday, April 14 at 12:15pm
If you’re new to First Alliance, we hope you’ll join us. Enjoy lunch, meet our staff, and learn more about the heart of our church! Childcare will be provided.
Baptism Sunday
Sunday, May 5
If you have been thinking about getting baptized or are ready to take the next step in following Jesus, let us know by Sunday, April 28.
We need YOU!
As we continue to welcome more people who want to worship Jesus, we need more of YOU to step into a Serving Group! If you don’t have your Worship + 2, or if your Serving Group isn’t weekly and you’re able to help out, please stop by our tables in the Atrium on Sunday, April 14. We’ll help you find a role and group that fits you—we have needs in Guest Services, FAC Kids, Middle School, our Safety Team and more!
OUT Opportunities
Family Fitness Night
Booker T. Washington Elementary
Thursday, April 18 from 5:00 to 8:30pm
We are looking for around 20 adults who can come out and serve BTW students and families. This event will connect people with different medical professionals and encourage active lifestyles.
Medical Team:
We need medical professionals and volunteers who can assist with the following:
- Blood pressure checks
- Dental checks
- Healthy eating discussions
Activity Team:
BTW wants to see families up and active, so we could use anyone who enjoys games or has great game ideas to help promote activity.
If you are able to help, contact Tyrone Vinegar.
Teacher’s Appreciation Lunch
Wellington and Booker T. Washington Elementary
We are looking for people willing to cook food and serve teachers at Wellington Elementary on Friday, May 3 and BTW on Tuesday, May 7. Due to limited serving space we have to limit the teams to no more than 10 people.
If you are able to help, contact Tyrone Vinegar.
This Sunday
8:15am
Free Book Fair
Lower Auditorium Room 12
We’re giving away books and resources we’ve had stored at the church for a long time. Come take what you’d like!
9:30am
College Ministry Small Group
Living Room
Josh Lynch and Kendall McKee facilitate 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. 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. Learn more.
This Week
Vertical
Monday at 6:45pm
This powerful gathering happens every week! Meet us in the Sanctuary for a time of corporate prayer as we intercede for our church, community, and world. Learn more.
GPOPs
Tuesday at 6:45pm
You are welcome at the Grandparents and Parents of Prodigals prayer group which meets in the Prayer Room to pray for our children and grandchildren to come to know and love Jesus. This month our prayer focus will be Job 33:14–18.
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 you’ll find relief and comfort as you learn what to expect in the days ahead and how to navigate your personal grief process. Learn more.
Young Professionals
Thursday at 7:00pm
The Young Professionals group meets weekly on Thursdays in homegroups throughout the area to share a meal and dive deeper into what it looks like to follow Jesus. Sign up now.
Coming Up
MomGroup
Friday, April 12 at 9:30am
MomGroup meets on the second Friday each month to encourage one another through fellowship and speakers while providing food and childcare. Moms of any age are welcome! Register now.
Men’s Ministry Breakfast
Saturday, April 13 at 9:00am
Enjoy a great breakfast with the men of FAC and stay until around noon to help with a few service projects.
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).
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.
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
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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
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.
Helpful Links
- New? Have a prayer request? Connect with us.
- Check out RightNow Media, a free library of faith-based videos and Bible studies.
- Miss a sermon? Subscribe to our sermon podcast on iOS or Android.
- Listen to your favorite worship songs all week on Spotify.