This Sunday:
Standing Firm, Part 3

Join us as our Lead Pastor Paul Smith brings a message from Ephesians 6:10–18 as we conclude our series Stand Firm.

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Baptism Sunday

Next Sunday, November 3

If you have been thinking about getting baptized or are ready to take the next step in following Jesus, let us know by this Sunday.

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Here, There, and Everywhere Offering

Sunday, November 17

As a part of our stewardship rhythms, we take a special offering during the Thanksgiving season known as the Here, There, and Everywhere Offering. This year’s fund will be invested in:

• Here: Our leaders and high school students who will be attending the C&MA Life Conference
• There: Our local partners
• Everywhere: Alliance Missions, including the Great Commission Fund (GCF), Compassion and Mercy Associates (CAMA), and support directed to the Alliance International Workers with whom we partner.

We’ll be presenting our offerings to the Lord during services on November 17. The online fund will be open until January 5, 2025.

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Fall Festival

Wednesday, October 30 at 6:00pm

Join us for a fun night of activities! We’ll have a chili cookoff, cakewalk, games, inflatables, trunk-or-treat, and more. Invite your friends and neighbors, there will be fun for everyone!

If you would like to participate in the chili cookoff, contribute a vehicle for trunk-or-treat, or make a baked good for the dessert table, please fill out this form.

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OUT Opportunity: Lexington Rescue Mission

Saturday, November 9 from 2:00 to 5:00pm

Lexington Rescue Mission has asked for our help as they look to complete the construction of their new location. We hope to take a large multi-generational team to focus on the two tasks below.

Build & Breakdown Team

This team will break down old display shelves and build new ones for the LRM Client Store. Wood will be delivered to LRM, and this team will need to bring proper tools to build out the new display shelves.

Display Team

This team will take items from the current LRM Client Store location to the new location. This task is family friendly, allowing kids as young as 6 years old to live on mission with a parent. As items make it to the new client store location, we will restock the new shelves that were built.

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Connections Breakfast

Sunday, November 10 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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Women’s Ministry Quarterly Coffee

Sunday, November 3 at 2:00pm

Are you new to FAC or new to Women’s Ministry? This opportunity is for you! Come enjoy coffee and dessert at the home of one of our Women’s Ministry leaders. This is a great way to learn about how you can plug in. Our first coffee will be at the home of Andrea Dawson.

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Surviving the Holidays

Thursday, November 21 at 6:30pm

Join us in the Lower Auditorium/Chapel for an evening of understanding and encouragement to help you navigate the holidays in a season of grief. You are not alone! A chili dinner will be provided.

Registration is on the GriefShare website. You will purchase a $7 participant’s guide upon registering. Scholarships are available. To learn more, contact Jessica Freeburne.

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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.

October Institute: The Relevance of Worldviews for Everything and Everyday Life

Family Life Center (Gym) Room 203–204

This month’s institute will explore what it means to live with Christianity as our main worldview and how that should influence everything in our lives. Runs through Sunday, November 3.

6:00pm

Boomers & Beyond Gathering

Lower Auditorium/Chapel

We’ll “gather” as is our habit in the Lower Auditorium. Bring your favorite snacks and desserts to share. Drinks are provided. This month’s guest speaker is Kaylee Jo Neeley, one of FAC’s Greenhouse Residents.

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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.

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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Upcoming

Young Professionals Fall Retreat

Starting Friday, November 1 at 5:00pm

Our fall retreat will be held at Bluegrass Christian Camp. We will eat, play games, pray, study Scripture, and hear teaching together. Our speaker will be Jessica Freeburne.

Worship Night

Thursday, November 7 at 7:00pm

All are welcome to a service of spontaneous, Spirit-led worship and prayer in the Lower Auditorium/Chapel. This will be a time for people to simply gather to be in the presence of God, worship, listen to Him, pray, and encourage one another.

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Next Gen Ministries

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