Connector – February 16

Connector
February 16

In Case You Missed It

This past Sunday our Lead Pastor Paul Smith shared that we are holding our Easter service at Dunbar High School this year!

We will have one main service April 20 at 10:30am (with Children’s Ministry birth through kindergarten). There will be an identical pre-service at 8:15am specifically for all Easter volunteers and their families, as well as those with mobility issues or sensory challenges.

To hear more about the vision for this, check out this clip from Pastor Paul’s message. More information will be released as we get closer to Easter.

Congratulations to everyone who was baptized last Sunday!

If you missed any of their baptisms, you can replay them here.

This Sunday

Prayer and Our Challenges

Our Lead Pastor Paul Smith will bring a message from Matthew 17:14-21 as a part of our series When We Pray.

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

Membership Class

Sunday, February 16 and 23 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.

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Deeper Walk

Dining Room

Pursue spiritual maturity and claim the spiritual freedom afforded you in your relationship with Christ. Learn more.

Deeper Walk is discussing The Soul Care Leader: Healthy Living and Leading by Dr. Rob Reiner. All are welcome to attend!

Staffing Update

We are pleased to announce that Virginia McNutt will become the Interim Director of Women’s Ministry beginning March 1. Virginia has faithfully served in the second chair in both administrative and leadership capacity for Women’s Ministry the last few years. Virginia is a hard worker, team player, ministry strategist, and godly leader.

With Virginia’s move from administration to Interim Director, the part-time Administrative Assistant position for Women’s Ministry will be filled by Liz Barber. Liz comes with years of church staff experience in various ministries. You may recognize her from our Sunday worship team and Women’s Ministry Fall Kick Off worship team. We appreciate Liz’s heart for the Church, her gentle spirit, her gifts of administration, and her leadership of volunteer teams.

Heather Smith will continue to give intentional visionary oversight to Women’s Ministry in her position of Associate Executive Pastor of Communications, Ministry, and Development. We thank Heather and Virginia for their hard work these last 10 months and continue to believe God for great things in and through Women’s Ministry!

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.

GriefShare

Thursday at 6:30pm

GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Over 13 weeks ending April 3, you’ll find relief and comfort as you learn what to expect in the days ahead and how to navigate your personal grief process. Please contact Jessica Freeburne if you have any questions.

Register now

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.

Coming Up

Boomers & Beyond Gathering

Sunday, February 23 at 6:00pm

We’ll “gather” as is our habit in the Lower Auditorium. Young Professionals will be hosting the evening and providing the food! All you need to do is to bring yourself and be prepared to share in a great evening of intergenerational fellowship, laughter, fun, sharing, and prayer.

Gather25

February 28 and March 1

The global Church is gathering for 25 hours! Join in worship, teaching, and faith stories from all over the world. Register for the Lexington gathering at NorthEast Christian Church or sign up online to watch from your home.

Please note that FAC does not necessarily endorse all content or positions shared at this event.

God Owns It All: World-Influencing Fiscal Freedom and Generosity

Starting Sunday, March 2

Taught by Deb MacKay

We live in the wealthiest nation in the history of the world. So why don’t we feel rich? Why do we experience so much discontentment?

This class seeks to clarify God’s will for your finances by applying biblical principles and wisdom so that you can experience contentment, fiscal confidence, better family communication and planning, and world-influencing stewardship.

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Quarterly Coffee

Sunday, March 2 at 2:00pm

Are you new to FAC or new to Women’s Ministry? Then 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 Women’s Ministry and how you can plug in in a friendly environment. Our next coffee will be at the home of Cecily Vinegar (near Palomar).

Sign up now

Holy Communion Service
In Preparation for the Observance of Lent

Sunday, March 2 at 6:00pm

The season of Lent is a time of prayer, repentance, reflection and spiritual rededication in light of the sacrificial, atoning death of Christ for our salvation. It is observed for 40 days (excluding Sundays) before Easter, beginning on Ash Wednesday.

Come share in this candlelight service of Holy Communion as we prepare to “watch and pray” with our Lord and Savior.

Next Gen Ministries

FAC Kids — Birth through 4th Grade
Instagram | Facebook

Sundays at 8:15, 9:30, and 11:00am

Middle School — 5th through 8th Grade
Instagram | Spotify | Text @midupdate to 81010

Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00am
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm

High School — 9th through 12th Grade
Newsletter | Instagram | Text @facparents to 81010

Sundays at 9:30am
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

In the event of inclement weather, we will alert you to any service delays or cancellations through email, text message, our website, and Facebook.

To sign up for text message alerts, text UPDATES to (859) 251-3944 or click here.

Helpful Links

Main Services
8:15, 9:30, 11:00, and 12:30 — In-person and online

Next Gen Services
8:15am — Birth through 4th grade
9:30am — All ages
11:00am — Birth through 8th grade
12:30pm — No Next Gen services

If you are traveling or feeling unwell over the weekend, please worship with us online.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for easy access to videos of our services.