Don’t Miss It!

The Weary World Rejoices: Women’s Ministry Christmas Event

Thursday, December 5 at 6:30pm

Our Christmas event has been reimagined this year, and we can’t wait! Join us for dessert as we share an evening of carols, fun, and encouraging stories from a few of our own FAC women.

Invite your friends, neighbors, and coworkers to experience the joy of the season with you as we center on the joy we can find even when we and our world feel weary.

Please note that registration is limited to 300 due to change of event style.

This Sunday

This Sunday’s Sermon:
Be Filled & Thankful

Join us as our Lead Pastor Paul Smith brings a message from Ephesians 5:20.

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/November Institute: The Relevance of Worldviews for Everything and Everyday Life

Family Life Center (Gym) Room 203-204

Our current institute explores what it means to live with Christianity as our main worldview and how that should influence everything in our lives. This unit of material concludes Sunday, November 24.

The next institute, World Changing Revivals and Worldviews, has been moved to Winter Quarter. Look for more information in the next Engage magazine!

OUT Opportunity

Christmas Service Opportunities

Join us in serving our local partners this Christmas!

Option 1: Shop for a meal (or let us shop for you)

Help us provide meals for families this Christmas season with our partners Wellington Elementary, Booker T. Washington Elementary, and Russell Cave Church of Christ.

As in previous years, we have a set menu for the meals which costs about $70 for a family of 4–6. You will receive the list by email once you sign up.

Another option we have added this year is to donate the $70 and we will shop for you.

Option 2: Help pack meals

Sign up to help package the meals for delivery on Sunday, December 15 from 12:30 to 2:30pm.

Option 3: Donate a gift

Donate $25 towards a gift for 30 women through our partner Natalie’s Sisters.

Drop-off Options

Drop-offs begin Sunday, December 8. We will be collecting items at the Gym/Dining Room entrance at the times listed below. Ring the doorbell and a volunteer will help you unload.

• After services on December 8 and 15
• Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm (through December 12)

The deadline to receive all items is Sunday, December 15. If you have any questions, please contact Tyrone Vinegar.

Upcoming Events

This Week

Vertical, GPOPs, Men’s Mid(ish) Week, and Young Professionals will not be meeting this week due to Thanksgiving.

Boomers & Beyond Thanksgiving Feast

Tuesday at 6:00pm

Our annual Thanksgiving Feast is always a favorite event for good food, great fellowship, and celebration! Turkey, mashed potatoes, and drinks will be provided. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite Thanksgiving side dishes and desserts to share.

Our guest speakers will be Doug and Carol Matthews. Doug is the Executive Pastor of Ministry Development at FAC. He and Carol bring a rich blend of faith, experience, joy, and leadership to the life of our church.

This Quarter

Membership Class

Sunday, December 8 and 15 at 11:00am

If you are interested in exploring membership at First Alliance Church, please join us! We will discuss what it means to be a member, how to become a member, and provide background about The Alliance and FAC. Please note that attendance at both sessions is required.

Next Gen Ministries

Wednesday night programming is cancelled this week due to Thanksgiving.

Announce­ments

2024 Year-End Giving

If you would like to make a year-end contribution to First Alliance Church, please use the following as guidelines:

• For publicly traded stocks, initiate a transfer request to the firm holding your stocks by Monday, December 2, 2024. Our firm is Baird, the McIntosh Group, 859-514-6417. Contact Lynne Neyland (see below) and let me know your suggested fund distribution.
• For donor-advised funds, initiate a transfer request to the firm holding your funds by Monday, December 2, 2024. The envelope containing the check must be postmarked by December 31, 2024.
• For check by mail, the envelope containing the check must be postmarked by December 31, 2024.
• Electronic check via ACH should be initiated by Thursday, December 26, 2024.
• Online credit card donations must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

Thank you for being resource-generous!

For more information, contact Lynne Neyland at (859) 223-1394 or through our website.

By the Numbers
October 2024

Attendance (weekly Sunday average)

In person	1,726	4 weeks
Online	479	4 weeks

Giving

Fund	Actual
General Fund	$200.9k	96.1% of monthly budget
Alliance Missions	$8.5k

Helpful Links

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• Listen to your favorite worship songs all week on Spotify.

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