This Sunday:
If God is Able… Then Why Doesn’t He?

Join us as our Pastor of High School Dan McPherson brings a message from Habakkuk 1–3 as we continue our series God Is Able.

Baptism Sunday

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 Sunday, October 27.

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24 Hour Prayer

Monday, October 14 and Tuesday, October 15

Sign up for one or more 30-minute time slots from 12:00pm on Monday, October 14 to 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 15 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!

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Fall Festival

Wednesday, October 30 at 6:00pm

Join us for a fun night of food 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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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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Congratulations to Drew Rinehart on his completion of our Greenhouse Residency program. We will take some time this Sunday to honor him in our services.

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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

The September Institute will meet again this week due to last week’s power outage. The October Institute, The Relevance of Worldviews for Everything and Everyday Life, will start next Sunday, October 13.

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

Worldwide Communion Service

Sanctuary

All are welcome as we celebrate Worldwide Communion Sunday with Christians around the world. This will be a family-friendly, intergenerational, internationally-focused celebration of Holy Communion.

Members of our own congregation will be leading parts of the service in various languages, and we will be connecting with and praying for our Cross-Cultural Partners. We’ll also have kids packs for young children to help them learn the meaning and importance of communion in the life of the church.

Come, bring a friend, and join us as we celebrate and pray for the Body of Christ around the world.

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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 Isaiah 32:3–4.

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

Men’s Ministry Breakfast

Saturday, October 12 at 9:00am

Enjoy a great breakfast with the men of FAC and stay until around noon to help with a few service projects.

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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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)

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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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