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New Adult Education Options

World-Changing Revivals and Worldviews

January 12 – February 9

Taught by Doug Matthews and guests

Can we learn from the past concerning the nature and fruit of authentic, sustainable, life-changing, community transforming, and globally influential revivals and worldviews, and how authentic revivals and biblical worldviews must go hand in hand?

Learn and discuss how Spirit-led, creative, biblically and Christian worldview grounded revivals changed individuals, families, the church, and the world. They even contributed to the explosion of compassionate care of the needy, education, social reform, the Great Century of Missions (Phillip Schaff), and even the abolition of slavery.

Women’s Start Here Class

January 12 – April 13

Are you a woman new to faith in Jesus? Start Here is a starting point in your faith journey. More information on this class can be found on page 13.

Are you new to faith in Jesus? Are you new to studying the Bible? Are you wondering what the basics of Christianity are all about? Then this class is for you. Start Here is a starting point in your faith journey to explore the incredible God we serve and His Word. We want you to feel equipped and supported as you learn who God is and tackle many other issues and questions that encompass the Christian faith.

Connecting with Tech

January 19 only

Taught by Kelly Moynahan

This class will provide those in attendance confidence in their ability to connect to God/FAC Groups using Church Center, and resources found in the You Version Bible apps.

Discussions will center around the benefits of using the Church Center app to connect to groups at FAC as well as the Connector and the website. We also will be discussing the benefits of the You Version Bible app to connect to many Bible translations, devotions, reading plans, and other people using the app.

This Sunday

When We Pray

Once again we will focus on prayer during the month of January. Our Lead Pastor Paul Smith will kick off our series 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.

Upcoming Events

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.

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.

This Quarter

Winter Quarter Sign-Ups

Adult Education: We have several new options this quarter! Check out World-Changing Revivals and Worldviews or Connecting with Tech. Learn more.

Women’s Ministry: Join the women of FAC for their seasonal Bible study, One Year Bible groups, and more. Learn more or sign up for their Winter Kick Off!

Men’s Ministry: Connect with the men of FAC on Thursday mornings, at their monthly service breakfast, or as part of their One Year Bible online group. Learn more.

Acts 1:8 Teams: Help us respond more efficiently and effectively as we serve our local and cross-cultural partners. Learn more.

Life Groups: Groups meet in homes all throughout the week all over the Lexington area. Sign up now.

For more, check out the latest issue of Engage Magazine!

Read the Bible in a Year

One of our FAC Core Values is being Biblically Grounded, so we are offering resources and groups to read the Bible in a year in 2025! We have designed our very own Bible in a Year journal and have some additional video, audio, and print resource suggestions to help you along the way.

Our FAC Bible in a Year journals are free and will be available in the Atrium each Sunday through January 12. You can also download a sample that contains the first 15 days. Read on your own or join the Men’s or Women’s Ministry small groups beginning mid-January.

Read the Bible in a Year – Women’s Groups

Various days and times

Together as a church community we are encouraging each other to deepen our relationship with the Lord by being in the Word daily. You will start the reading plan January 1, but groups will start the week of January 12 with weekly discussion questions around that week’s reading plan. Groups will meet for the quarter so you start strong in this endeavor! Groups will meet in person on varying days and times.

Read the Bible in a Year – Men’s Online Group

January 12 – April 3

Taught by Nathan Boyd, Doug Matthews, and John Doss

For this pilot program, FAC is marrying Adult Education and Men’s Ministry by offering an online group to help men read and understand the Bible during winter quarter. We will read the Bible together, encourage one another, and ask questions or make comments online. Nathan Boyd (men’s leader), Doug Matthews (theology professor), and John Doss (biblical studies professor) will periodically monitor and engage with the interactions.

GriefShare

Thursdays at 6:30pm

from January 16 to April 3, 2025

GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Over 13 weeks, you’ll find relief and comfort as you learn what to expect in the days ahead and how to navigate your personal grief process. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.

To register, please visit the GriefShare website. Cost is $20; workbooks will be distributed at the first meeting. Please contact Jessica Freeburne if you have any questions.

Announce­ments

In the event of inclement weather, we will post any service delays or cancellations on our website, our Facebook page, and TV channels 18, 27, and 36.

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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.

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