Connections Breakfast

Sunday, September 14 at 9:30 and 11:00am

If you are newer to First Alliance, we would love to have you at our Connections Breakfast!

This event will be hosted in the Conference Room during our second and third services. You will meet some of our pastoral staff, hear about our church, enjoy a light breakfast, and find out ways we can serve you.

This Sunday

A People in Sync

Our Lead Pastor Paul Smith will bring a message from Matthew 5:3-13 as we begin our new series The Beatitudes.

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. They are currently studying Hebrews. 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 Reimer. All are welcome to attend!

Upcoming Events

This Week

24 Hour Prayer

Monday and Tuesday

Sign up for one or more 30-minute time slots from 12:00pm on Monday, September 8 to 12:00pm on Tuesday, September 9 as we join with other churches in Central Kentucky to pray for our city. 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. Sign up to participate in this important work!

Men’s Ministry Bible Study

Monday at 5:30pm

We are journeying through the book of Ephesians and would love for you to join us. 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

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

Lunch Bunch

Tuesday at 11:30am

You are invited to this monthly event with a group of senior friends who enjoy lunch, good conversation, and good times together. If you’re new, you can be sure you’ll be warmly welcomed.

This month’s lunch will be at the Pizza Parlour on Harrodsburg Road. 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.

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.

GriefShare

Thursday at 6:30pm

GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Over 11 weeks ending November 6, 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 Kensi Duszynski if you have any questions.

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 (resuming this fall) throughout the area and once a month in a large group. We share a meal and dive deeper into what it looks like to follow Jesus. Sign up now.

Fall Quarter Sign-Ups

Life Groups: Build meaningful relationships with Jesus at the center. Over thirty groups meet throughout the week in Lexington, Nicholasville, Wilmore, and Versailles. See a list of groups and sign up now.

Women’s Ministry: Participate in one of the many groups and events available this quarter! Learn more.

Men’s Ministry: Connect with the men of FAC throughout the week, at their monthly service breakfast, or through a conference or retreat. 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!

Coming Up

Men’s Ministry Service Breakfast

Saturday, September 13 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.

Open House for Drew and Anna

Saturday, September 13 from 2:00 to 6:00pm

All are welcome at this open house for Drew and Anna as they get ready to leave for language study overseas. They will be serving with the C&MA in a creative access country.

God Owns It All: Finding Contentment and Confidence in Your Finances

Sundays at 11:00am
7 weeks starting September 14

This class will guide participants in how to find contentment and confidence in managing their finances by exploring Biblical principles for handling our finances. We will use material from the Ron Blue Institute.

Women’s Ministry Fall Kickoff

Sunday, September 14 at 6:30pm

Help us start the fall quarter with an evening of worship, fellowship, information, and prayer! We’ll hear from a leader from each individual Women’s Ministry area to shed some light on what is coming, how you can participate, and how we can pray. We hope to see you there!

From One to Multitudes

Sundays at 9:30am
6 weeks starting September 21

Explore the profound themes of heavenly worship, generational blessings, redemption, and our place in His grand redemptive story as we draw inspiration from Revelation 7:9-12 and the journey from Heaven to Abraham to Jesus Christ to First Alliance Church. Each week, participants will have the opportunity to study scripture and experience an environment of belonging where all people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds feel valued and integrated into the life of our church.

Men’s Mini Conference: The Four Cs

Saturday, October 4 from 8:00 to 11:00am
Lower Auditorium/Chapel

All men are welcome to a powerful, free event designed to encourage and strengthen us as we dive into Luke 5. We’ll explore the story of the paralyzed man who was healed by Jesus and how it illustrates the importance of having brothers in Christ who will carry the corners of your mat in times of need.

Led by Nathan Boyd, Director of Men’s Ministry, this session will also introduce our Four C Ministry Initiative, designed to help men build deep, Christ-centered relationships with one another. Come ready to connect, grow, and be challenged in your walk with Christ!

Next Gen Ministries

Middle School Fall Retreat

Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26
Blue Grass Christian Camp

FAC Middle School is headed to Camp Shame this fall, where cadets will have the opportunity to learn new skills and grow as individuals. Students grade 5-8 are eligible to enroll as cadets in this exciting new adventure!

Warning: We will be diving into some heavy topics this year, and this event may be too much for some. If you have concerns, please contact Tanner Fouts.

Cost is $125, space is limited, and registration closes Sunday, October 5 at midnight.

Announce­ments

YoungLives Donations

FAC’s local partner YoungLives thanks you for your generous donations! Here is a list of items that we are currently accepting.

• Diapers (size 6) and pull-ups (2T/3T and 3T/4T)
• Baby wipes
• Girls’ sleepers and clothes (sizes newborn to 4T)

I’m Going Last

We continue to ask those who are able to attend our 12:30 service to help alleviate space issues at 9:30 and 11:00 as college students return. If you’re not able to attend at 12:30, please bring only one car per family, carpool if you can, and leave yourself plenty of time to park and make it into the building.

Willing to Walk

Another way you can serve our visitors, families with children, and those with limited mobility is by parking in our back lot. Pick up a Willing to Walk hanger at Guest Services, hang it on your rearview mirror, and our Parking Team will know to send you to the back lot.

Helpful Links

• New? Have a prayer request? Connect with us.
• Check out RightNow Media, a free library of faith-based videos and Bible studies.
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• Listen to your favorite worship songs all week on Spotify.