Connector June 8

This Sunday

Annual Business Meeting Celebration

We look forward to celebrating all that God has done in the last year at our Annual Business Meeting Celebration during services this Sunday. Visit our special Annual Meeting page on our website for everything you need to know, and pick up a physical copy of our Annual Report in the Atrium.

Our 12:30 service is on pause for the summer and will return August 3.

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.

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

Upcoming Events

Summer Quarter Sign-Ups

Affinity Groups: Affinity Groups are back this summer! They’re a great way to connect with others at FAC and do something fun. See a full listing and sign up now.

Women’s Ministry: Join the women of FAC for their seasonal Bible study, One Year Bible groups, and more. Learn more.

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.

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

This Week

Men’s Ministry Bible Study

Monday at 5:30pm

This weekly study will be working through Man Up by Jody Burkeen. We will be going through one chapter a week, so you can jump in and out at any time and still keep yourself up-to-date. Sign up now.

Vertical

Monday at 6:45pm

Vertical will meet in the Lower Auditorium/Chapel this Monday due to VBX.

This powerful gathering happens every week! Join us for a time of corporate prayer as we intercede for our church, community, and world. Learn more.

Boomers & Beyond Lunch Bunch

Tuesday at 11:30am

Join us for our monthly lunch event at Chuy’s Tex-Mex near Fayette Mall. RSVP to Sharon Winkle.

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. Our prayer focus this month is Deuteronomy 5:29.

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. Sign up now.

Men’s Ministry Freedom Group

Thursday at 6:30pm

The purpose of this new group is to help each other walk in freedom from anything that keeps us from living the life that Jesus purchased for us on the cross. We will meet in room 203 and 204. Please enter through the main entrance. Sign up 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.

Men’s Ministry Service Breakfast

Saturday, June 14 at 9:00am

Enjoy a great breakfast with the men of FAC, along with a time of discussion, sharing, and prayer in the Dining Room. If you’re able, stay after for some work projects.

Coming Up

Greenhouse Graduation

Sunday, June 15 during services

We are excited to celebrate the graduation of Cohort 2 of our Greenhouse residents next Sunday. We will also commission two of our very own to overseas work. You will be encouraged to see how God is at work in the next generation of leaders.

Summer Kickoff:
A Celebration of Who He Is

Tuesday, June 17, 6:30-8:30pm

Stryker Farm*

Join us for sunshine, worship, and community as we begin the summer quarter in Women’s Ministry. We will hear from some FAC women, worship together, and learn about all of the opportunities to engage this summer. You do not want to miss this event; we hope to see you there!

* See registration confirmation for address. In the event of inclement weather, the kickoff will be hosted at FAC.

Summer Worship Night

Thursday, June 19 at 7:00pm

Enjoy worship, prayer, and un-rushed time in God’s presence at the first worship night of the summer.

Boomers & Beyond Gathering

Sunday, June 22 at 6:00pm

Lower Auditorium/Chapel

We’ll “gather” as is our habit in the Lower Auditorium/Chapel. Bill Richardson, retired pastor and former chaplain with the Indiana State Police, will discuss Safety and Security for Seniors. Bring a snack or dessert to share; drinks will be provided.

Women’s Ministry Bible Study:
The Attributes of God

Groups start the week of June 22

This 7-week study of God’s character walks through God’s incommunicable attributes, which are characteristics that are only true of Him, as well as His communicable attributes, which are attributes that we are called to reflect. When we know God, we love Him, and He changes everything.

Groups will meet in person and online at varying days and times throughout the week.

Women’s Ministry Bible Study:
The Bible in a Year

Groups start the week of June 22

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! This group will be jumping right into where we should be in our weekly readings. These groups are for people who are continuing their Bible in a Year reading or are ready to jump in alongside others as we keep reading through the Old Testament.

Groups will meet in person on varying days and times throughout the week.

Next Gen Ministries

Don’t Do Summer Alone

Tuesdays at 6:00pm

WGM Student Center in Wilmore

Join the College Ministry weekly throughout the summer as we spend time studying the scriptures together. We will have a time of fellowship, teaching, small groups, prayer, and reflection.

Don’t Do Summer Alone will meet through August 15.

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Announce­ments

We are pleased to announce that our Lead Pastor Paul Smith has been re-elected for another four year term to the national Board of Directors for our denomination, the Christian & Missionary Alliance. He will be serving under our President-elect, Rev. Jonathan Schaeffer. We are excited to see all God is going to continue to do in our C&MA family in the coming days!

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Doug Matthews, Executive Pastor of Ministry Development, will be stepping down from his role on June 16 as he relocates to Ohio later this summer. Doug and his wife Carol have sensed a providential leading to an opportunity in academia that bridges the church and higher education while also moving them closer to Carol’s family.

We are so grateful for Doug’s work in leading our IN team as well as his work in various adult education classes. Doug has demonstrated a servant leadership posture and has been a valuable member of our staff team.

As you see Doug and Carol please thank them for the time that they have invested in FAC. They are both grateful for the incredible impact our church has had on them and believe that what God is doing here will be shared with many future global leaders and pastors.

If you missed Pastor Paul’s moment with Doug this past Sunday, you can view it here.

Helpful Links

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

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