News & Information

Connect to Christ through personal, spiritual disciplines and consistent Sunday morning participation in worship, either in person or online.

Grow with Others by joining one of our Sunday Morning Discipling Classes starting September 7. See below for a list of classes being offered.

Engage the World - God is on the move throughout the world, using your prayers and your giving to build His Kingdom. Your generosity is taking the gospel into the world’s unplowed fields. Thank you, Alliance Family.

FACT Giving

July 2025
Monthly Needed Income for General Fund = $36,514
Monthly Received for General Fund = $47,577 (30% over budget)

Monthly Needed Income for GCF = $8,432
Monthly Received for GCF = $8,525 (1% over budget)

August 24, 2025
Received for General Fund = $9,384
Received for the GCF = $1,452

FACT Family News

Labor Day Pig Pick'n
On Sunday, August 31 at 6 pm on the ballfield, we will be celebrating Labor Day with our annual Pig Pickin'.  The church will provide meat and drinks.  Please bring a dish to share using the guide below.

• A-F Green Salad or Coleslaw

• G-K Dessert

• L-Q Beans

• R-Z Potato Salad or Macaroni and Cheese

Come and join us for food, fun, music, fellowship, and to hear from our IW's home on furlough. We need to know how many are coming, so please let us know HERE or call the church office by August 29. We'll set up some tables and chairs, but feel free to bring blankets, lawn chairs or canopies for your family.  Invite a friend who doesn't attend another church to come with you.  Mark your calendar now and plan to join us for the fun!   

Young adults (ages 18-30), you are invited to an Alliance Nights Pool Party at the home of Jarvis Crosby (151 Oak Cliff Dr., Toccoa) on Monday, September 1 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Come enjoy the pool, food, and fellowship.

It's time for a new Church Directory. In September, we will be taking pictures and updating your information. We would like all regular attenders to be part of the directory. Pictures will be taken in the Library during Coffee & Connect. You can update your information when you get your picture taken. Please plan on helping us by stopping by. We could use a few volunteers to help check people in and get them in position for photos. If this is a ministry you could help with, please call the church office at 706-886-5948

Sunday Morning Discipling Classes are beginning Sunday morning, September 7 at 9:00 am in the Family Life Center. Below is a list of the classes being offered this fall. Classrooms will be determined in the next couple of weeks.

• Middle School Discipleship Group, Meeting in FLC, Room 129.

• High School Discipleship Group, Meeting in FLC, Room 128.

• Gospel of Mark: A Young Adult Discipleship Group
  Using the gospel of Mark as our guide, class periods will include personal testimonies, Bible study, and prayer as we grow in our faith and commitment to Jesus Christ. This group will also meet outside of class from time to time for fellowship and/or outreach. Taught by Dr. Steven Petersheim. This is a discipleship group for young adults (college-age and twenties). Meeting in FLC, Room 202.

• Paul's Life and Letters - The Third Missionary Journey (A SEAN Course)
  "Focuses on Paul's third missionary journey (Acts 18:22 - 21:33), his imprisonment and death and contains Bible studies on selected topics in his letters to the Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, Corinthians and Romans. Covers the following topics: the presence and power of the Holy Spirit; pastoral problems and solutions; missionary strategies; union with and in Christ; joy in the face of problems; and fidelity to the end." (SEAN Course Description). Taught by Dr. Dale Garside. Open to men and women. Meeting in WC, Library.

• Understanding Biblical Prophecy
  This study will examine the various kinds of biblical prophecy and major prophetic events in Scripture, the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, the People of God throughout history (prophetic Israel/Church questions), along with application to specific biblical books. Taught by Kelly Vickers. Open to men and women. Meeting in FLC, Room 212.

• Lines That Bring Life: God's Design for Healthy Relationships
  This class will be looking at how to have healthy relationships, how to set appropriate boundaries without damaging relationships, what scripture says about boundaries, and how to determine when a boundary needs to be set/reset/reevaluated.  Taught by Dr. Brenna Vickers. Open to men and women. Meeting in FLC, Room 211.

• Discerning God's Will: A Women's Discipling Group
  Through our study of Biblical principles we will discover how to discern God’s will for our lives. The class will include a brief exposition of God’s Word, discussion, testimonies and prayer. Taught by Ann Hemminger. Open to women of all ages. The class is open to all ages and will continue for both semesters. Meeting in FLC, Room 216.

• Conversing with Jesus Through Stories: A Men's Discipling Group
  Jesus asked many questions to people that caused reflection and honest answers. In this class we will use “Conversations: A Prayer Guide” to draw men into a deeper walk with Jesus. Oral storying will be the format with interaction, reflection, and discussion. Taught by Dr. Jarvis Crosby. This class is open to men of all ages. Books will be provided at no cost to participants.  Meeting in FLC, Room 214.

Sunday Evening Gathering resumes meeting on Sunday, September 7 at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited. 

Men's Breakfast: Come enjoy a tasty breakfast, get to know other men of all ages, and spend time in prayer and biblical fellowship. Saturday, September 13, 8 am, FLC.

The Alliance South Alliance Women will be sponsoring a morning of 'Connect' called Reclaimed Beauty. Gather with other gals to be creative, have some fun, and learn something new! Brings some jars, bottles, or cans and see what happens. This event is a half-day event for women 12-99! A $20 required pre-registration is due two weeks prior to the event. Lunch will be included. Saturday, September 13 from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. You won't want to miss this! 

Friends, September 26 at noon in the Fellowship Hall. All ladies of any age are invited to this time of food & fellowship.

Our annual Pumpkin Patch begins on September 29 to help raise money for students going on a summer missions trip. The pumpkins arrive on Saturday, September 27 and we will need help unloading them starting at 9:00 am. If you can help, please get in touch with Pastor Luke.

Mark you calendars now! Our Pumpkin Patch will be open September 29 - October 31. We are going to need volunteers to help sell pumpkins. If this is a ministry that you could be involved with, please let Pastor Luke know. 

Ministry Opportunity: We are in need of a couple of volunteers to trim bushes around the church and do other small landscaping projects. If you would be interested in this ministry, please contact our Facilities Manager, Eric Brubaker.

Lost & Found: There will be a table of lost and found items in the Missions hallway. Please check the table for any items you may have misplaced. After Sunday, August 31, all unclaimed items will be disposed of.