Christmas­time Is Here

Take a few moments to check out our Christmas webpage! It provides helpful information about our Advent devotional, our four Christmas Adam and Eve candlelight services, our Classic Christmas Celebration on Sunday, December 14, and our special online service on Sunday, December 28.

Christmas Meals for Local Partners

Thank you for saying yes to providing 25 Christmas meals for families through our local partners Wellington Elementary and YoungLives. You will receive a shopping list and further instructions after signing up. We are grateful for your generosity and participation this holiday season!

Expected cost for meals is $60-70 for families of 4-6 and $65-75 for families of 7-8.

Amachi Angel Tree Wish Lists

Our partner Amachi has invited us to help them serve our community this year by providing gifts to their families. Please pick someone to provide gifts for, and you will receive their wish list after signing up. All items should be new and unwrapped. If you have any questions please contact Pastor Tyrone Vinegar.

Russell Cave Church of Christ Building Repair

One of the needs we would like to help with this Christmas season is to provide financial support to Russell Cave Church of Christ, a long time ministry partner of FAC, to help with repairs to their building. Your gift to the Community Partnerships Fund will be used for this and other needs for our local partners as determined by FAC’s OUT Committee.

Sermon Preview

Joshua: The Lord Our Peace

Our Lead Pastor Paul Smith will bring a message from Joshua 5:13-15 as we continue our Advent series Glimpses of Grace: Jesus in the Old Testament.

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. 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!

This Week

Monday Night Men’s Study (MnMs)

Monday at 5:30pm

We are continuing our series based on the podcast The Mighty Meekness of Masculinity by Robert Cunningham. We go through one episode 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 Olive Garden on Nicholasville Road. RSVP to Sharon Winkle or through Church Center.

Men’s Ministry One Year Bible Study

Tuesday at 6:30pm

Bill Cook leads a weekly review of the chapters read via the Bible Recap One Year Bible plan. Sign up now.

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.

Men’s Ministry Freedom Group

Thursday at 6:30pm

The purpose of this 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 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 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.

Coming Up

Men’s Ministry Service Breakfast

Saturday, December 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.

Classic Christmas Celebration

Sunday, December 14 at 6:00pm

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! FAC Kids and the Intergenerational Ministry invite you to celebrate with us at the Classic Christmas Celebration.

Come ready to carol, hear stories and songs from members of our church family, and spend time reminding ourselves why Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Like last year, some of our kids will form the cutest choir you ever did see! Afterwards we will enjoy refreshments in the Atrium.

The Classic Christmas Celebration is an informal, family-focused, joy-filled night. Everyone, young, old, and those somewhere in between will find themselves joining in the wonder of the Christmas season.

Nursery services for ages 2 and under will be available.

Next Gen Ministries

Announcements

The Bible in a Year Reading Plan

While we are not offering Bible In A Year small groups for 2026, we are happy to provide our remaining journals to those who wish to do a plan on their own. We will have a very limited number available at the Welcome Desk in the Atrium now through Sunday, December 21. We love being a church that is biblically grounded!

Sign Up for Text Message Alerts

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.

Lose something?

Check our lost and found, located in the copy room of the church office inside the two cabinets with yellow labels. Items are kept for at least one month before being donated or discarded.

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.