This Sunday:
God Is Able to Unify Us

Join us as our Lead Pastor Paul Smith brings a message from Ephesians 4:1–16 as we continue our series God Is Able.

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Connections Breakfast

This Sunday at 11:00am

If you are newer to First Alliance, we would love to have you at our Connections Breakfast!

This event will be hosted in the Gym at 11:00am (during our third service). You will meet some of our pastoral staff, hear about our church, enjoy a light breakfast, and find out ways we can serve you.

Please reach out to our Guest Services Coordinator Cecily Vinegar with any questions. We can’t wait to see you there!

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We’re hiring!

We are still hiring childcare workers for the shifts listed below. Questions? Contact Hannah Meredith.

2 workers, Wednesday evenings (6:15–8:45pm)
4 workers, once a month on 3rd Tuesdays (9:15–11:45am)

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Food Service Team

As our ministries ramp up this fall, we have both immediate and long-term needs for providing food service (planning, shopping, chopping, cooking, serving, and clean-up) for many of the activities and events at the church.

We’re envisioning pulling together a team of people who will plan and provide food and clean-up for these events. If you would like to serve in this way, we’d love for you to join the team! Please sign up and we will contact you to learn more about your interest and get you plugged in.

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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 and taught by a team of teachers. We alternate between Old and New Testament and spend the summer months in 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.

September Institute: What are the Major Worldviews, and Does Christianity Make the Most Sense?

Family Life Center (Gym) Room 203–204

How do worldviews influence the destinies of individuals, families, cultures, and nations? This class will help Christians seeking to serve as biblical light and salt to family and loved ones plus discern and engage culture, ideas, and worldviews.

6:00pm

Boomers & Beyond Gathering

Lower Auditorium

We’re kicking off our fall schedule with an evening of singing and conversation with our Pastor of Intergenerational Ministry John Doyle. Bring snacks and treats to share!

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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 Deuteronomy 5:29.

Inductive Bible Study

Wednesday at 7:30pm

Are you satisfied with your Bible-reading experience? Might there be new ways of engaging God’s word that you haven’t yet considered? This quarter’s Inductive Bible Study course is specifically designed for people just like you, and the goal is incredibly simple: to help you become a better reader of the Bible. Sign up now.

Men’s Mid(ish) Week

Thursday at 6:30am

Our Men’s Ministry meets weekly to enjoy a delicious breakfast, share about our lives, and study the Scriptures as we grow together in community as followers of Jesus Christ.

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. Sign up on the GriefShare website.

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.

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Coming Up

Communion Service

Sunday, October 6 at 6:00pm

You are invited to join in a quiet evening of meditation, prayer, and the sharing of Holy Communion.

Men’s Retreat

Friday, October 25 to Sunday, October 27

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! Learn more.

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Next Gen Ministries

Middle School Fall Retreat

Friday, October 18 to Sunday, October 20

The 2024 Fall Retreat is here! Our Fall Retreat is a special event where we can escape the busyness of life and focus on our relationship with God. We take this event very seriously, and not all students are ready for this kind of event. We will be challenging our students to take new steps in their faith. Want to learn more? Reach out to Pastor Tanner.

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High School Fall Retreat

Friday, October 18 to Sunday, October 20

Fall Retreat 2024 is right around the corner, and it will be an awesome weekend of worship, food, fun, and fellowship! Register now for an early bird discount.

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FAC Kids Overnight

Friday, November 1 to Saturday, November 2

It’s a night of fun, pizza, big games, surprises, and more! Stay all night, or leave at 10:00 pm if you need to. Cost is just $15 per person, which includes dinner, snack, breakfast, an amazing time, and a t-shirt.

Parents, if you are interested in hanging out with us, we’d love for you to lead a small group, spend the night, or help us out with other shenanigans we’ve got planned! Reach out and let us know.

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