The Christian Messenger

115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130

740-654-0626 www.myfacc.com October 7, 2012 Lorem info@myfacc.com e-mail ips um ipsum dolor sit adipiscing ipsum

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Brad Seevers
Senior Minister (740-550-9882)

David Tingler

Marriage Seminar: Becoming Soul Mates

Are you ready to transform your relationship?

Associate Minister

Scott Brown
Worship & Outreach Minister

Saturday, October 27 ~ 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Worthington Christian Church

Deadline to register is Sunday, October 14th. Contact Brad if you are interested in attending.

Hannah Martin
Director of Childrens Ministries Sunday Services 1st Worship 8:00 a.m. 2nd Worship 10:30 a.m. Bible School 9:15 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 27th 9:00am-3:00pm Ages: K-5th On Saturday, October 27th from 9:00am-3:00pm we will be having a Fall Festival for ages K-5th! (This will take place at the same date and time of the Marriage Seminar. So parents: If you plan on attending the seminar you can just drop your kids off at the beginning and pick them up at the end!)We will be watching a movie, playing games, winning prizes and having fun!! Lunch will be provided. So, round up all the kids in your neighborhood and come out to the 2012 Fall Festival!

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

I want to take this opportunity to once again encourage our church families to consider keeping Hannah Martin in their home. Each volunteer is asked to keep Hannah for one month and this includes feeding her while in for each of those weekends. If you can help with this need, be sure to contact me at 740.550.9882. For those who cannot help with her housing, let me encourage you to consider signing up for providing a meal for Hannah while she is in during the weekend. Whether that means, you want to take her to a restaurant or have her into your home for a meal, we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity so you too can get to know our Childrens Director better. To sign up, go to our bulletin board in the coat room and look for a time most convenient for you to assist with this need. This week during the fair, there will be no morning or evening classes or small groups meeting at the church. We will return to our normal class schedule on October 17th. Couples interested in traveling to Worthington Christian Church on October 27th for the Marriage Conference, should register with Brad by October 14th. The cost is $25 per couple plus lunch together locally. We hope you join us for a great day of fellowship and challenge. In His Service, Brad

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BOB EVANS FARM DAYS: This is the final call to sign up for this trip. We will be attending the Bob Evans Farm Days festival which is held on the grounds of the original farm near Jackson. The date is Friday, October 12. We will be departing at 8:00 AM and returning in the late afternoon. The cost for transportation and admission is $9 per person. (Payable when you sign up.) Those attending will assume responsibility for their lunch on the grounds. A sign-up sheet is posted.
SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY:

SCOTTS THOUGHTS
Matthew 28:18-20 New International Version (NIV)
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This week we will continue our journey through the book of II Corinthians. The message is Can Christians Be Both Humble And Confident? (II Cor. 3:1-6). On October 14, the theme is The Wonder Of It All (II Corinthians 3:7-18). If you are not involved in a small group, on Sunday evenings, I encourage you to join us. Also, remember that we now have activities for children each Sunday evening.
WEDNESDAYS: This week (October 10)

Jesus came to them and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. This text clearly lays out the basis for outreach and also sets the responsibility for outreach ministry squarely in the hands of each and every disciple. The intent is continuing the cycle. You go make disciples and teach them to go make disciples who then are taught to go make disciples. As the outreach minister, I am looking for a ministry leader for each of four areas we have identified as an initial focus. Cup of cold water ministries, lawncare ministries, automotive ministries and home cleaning and repair ministries. If you have skills in these areas and would be interested in leading one of these ministries, contact me @740-475-7721 or gtmgefsb2@yahoo.com.

our classes will not be meeting. However, we will resume on October 17 as we consider The Church In The Later Middle Ages. I do invite you to join us for the 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM sessions.
FINAL THOUGHT: Wisdom is the ability

to keep your mouth shut while your mind continues to talk to itself.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS September 30, 2012

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Wednesday (10/03) Weekly Budget Budget Received Womens Holiday Extravaganza Projector Van Fund Dorothy Herman Memorial (Van Fund) 78 91 69 160 64 28 4,633.00 4,096.00 420.00 48.00 170.00 145.00

Today
Blood Pressure Checks (in church office)
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY If anyone would like to be added to or removed from the calling list for donating food for bereavement dinners, please contact Juanita Harmon at 654-2965. If you borrowed the gallon pitchers from the kitchen, please return them. If anyone would like to donate gallon pitchers, it would be much appreciated. The next Dorcas meeting will be held at the church on Tuesday, October 16th, at noon. We welcome all ladies who are interested in joining our group. Hostesses are Jeanne Noble and Ruth Andrews.

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SERVING SCHEDULE October 7, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Larry Bussey and Dick Shumaker Larry King, Ray Ayers, Jerry Baker, Richard Boyer Larry King, Mike Bussey, Josh Czich, Nick Hinson Mike Cooper Patrick Wersell

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship 2nd Worship GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship

Jeanne Noble Julie Stuck

2013 Budget
Today is the last day for all ministries to turn in a budget request for 2013. Requests need to be turned in Julie Stuck or to the church office.
Congratulations to Michelle and Wess Camp on the birth of their son, Jayden Lee on Sunday, September 30th. Proud big brother is Landon, and the proud grandparents are Rick and Jean Azbell.

Brenda Hines and Virginia Wentz Neal Rudolph

Shirley Marsh and Margie Ayers Samantha Hendricks and Jean Azbell

VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1ST Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship

Shirley Marsh Bev Puckett

Paul Alexander Ray Coats Jeff Crook George Lambert

SERVING SCHEDULE October 14, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Fred Griffith and Patrick Wersell Tim Huffman, Dan Brown, Ray Coats, Ralph Conrad Tim Huffman, Jacob Neff, Tom Puckett, Neal Rudolph David Riggenbach Tim Huffman Jeanne Noble Julie Stuck

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship 2nd Worship GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1ST Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship

Last week at Sunday Night Live the K-5 class learned about Prayer. We learned what Prayer really is and then talked about how we also need to listen to God. Even though it was a lesson aimed for younger kids, we as adults can learn a lot from it as well. It is easy to forget that our relationship with God is a two way street. Just like any earthly relationships we have, we have to put effort into it. When talking to your best friend, you dont tell them all about your life but not take the time to listen to what they have to say; thats an easy way to lose a friend. It is the same concept with our Heavenly Father; He loves for us to talk to Him, but we also must take the time to listen and see what His will is for our lives. Proverbs 2:1-5 My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. **Side note: I have been looking for things in town to do so that I can meet more students age k-5th grade. If you have any ideas let me know! Also, if your son or daughter plays a sport or is a part of any activity please let me know or print me a schedule so I can come visit!! Hannah (606)524-5503 hemartin@kcu.edu

Jack and Evelyn Hardwick Dick and Marg Shumaker Hannah Ross and Reta Conrad Nick and Tracy Hinson Mary Alice Coats Deb Cooper

Dick Shumaker Carmel Marsh Mike Bussey Jim Puckett

Prayer Requests
Ron Ogden Wib Sparks Our Troops Don Taylor Jane King Sharon Britch Wanda Dickson Lonnie Ratliff Stacy Byers Bill Fricker Ed and Norma George Barbara Benadum Andy and Jen May Buddy Conrad Bessie Shumaker John Alan Wood Jeane Goldfarb Barbara Kerr Naressa Allen Sharon Carter Cecil Kiser Joann Venetta Mark Hartman Ashley Cates Nita Snyder Cindy Moore Barry Walker

WELCOME TO FIFTH AVENUE! At FACC, we focus on loving God, loving people, and turning the world upside down. We are happy you chose to worship with us today. We hope you return next week and bring your friends with you. If you would please take a few minutes to fill out a Silent Roll Call Card, located on the back of the pew, you can then place it in the offering plate as it is passed. Thank you. For more information about our great church, contact our minister, Brad Seevers at Brad@new-churches.org or call him at 740.550.9882. Have a great week and may God bless your life.

Sunday School Classes for All Ages Classes at 9:15 unless noted
Nursery (Birth through 3 years old) Jesus Loves Me Room 102 Courtney Beiter, Coordinator Young Children (Ages 4 through 2nd Grade) Shaping Hearts With Gods Word Room 101 Deborah Will, Teacher Middle Elementary (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades) Be Wise and Trust God in His Power Room 106 Becky Hoagland, Teacher Junior and Senior High Acts of the Apostles Room 301 Nick Hinson, Teacher Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.) The Lies Women/Young Women Believe Room 306 Cassie Bull, Teacher Ladies Class The Faces of Our Lives Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Hearing Gods Word Room 205 Tom Puckett, Teacher Adult Class 1st Peter Room 214 Brad Seevers, Teacher Harmony Adult Class God Establishes a Faithful People Room 204 Dave Tingler, Teacher Philothean Adult Class Parables Room 108 Jim Love, Teacher

Mark Your Calendar

Sunday, October 14th Carriage Court Service Tuesday, October 16th Mens Fraternity Wednesday, October 17th Elders/Deacons Meeting Monday, October 22nd Book Nook Facility Management Meeting Sunday, October 28th Food Pantry Sunday

"One of Many or One and Only" Luke 14:25

Brad Seevers preaching

Core Values...
Values central to the life, mission and vision of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ are:

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Christ-Centered Worship
We make it a priority every Sunday to celebrate Jesus through our music. (Romans 11:36-12:1-2). We focus on Jesus through grace-based preaching and teaching & understand the Bible is our authority (2 Timothy 3:16).

Church Health and Biblical Balance

Church health becomes reality when God's people seek harmony & live consistently. We expect every member to protect the unity of Christ's Church. (Romans 12:16; 1 Peter 3:8)

Global Evangelism
We are constant to our founding call to worldwide evangelism, proclaiming to all that Jesus Christ is the Savior, Healer, and Soon-Coming King (Acts 20:27).

Fellowship and Ministry

After people begin their journey with Jesus, we will equip them to find a ministry based upon their strengths. We want everyone to serve in some capacity. (1 Corinthians 12:12-27) We also want His church to be the living evidence of His love and power to the world.

How Can I Respond Today?

At FACC we look to the Bible for guidance on all issues. We believe that Gods Word is clear concerning what a person must do to become a Christian. Trust that Jesus can bring you to salvation. Turn (repent) from the sin in your life. Confess your desire to make Jesus the Lord of your life. Be baptized (immersed) in water for the forgiveness of sins and to receive the Holy Spirit into your life. To make this life decision for Christ, we ask that you come forward during our commitment song at the conclusion of the Sunday message. Baptized believers are welcome to become members at FACC by coming forward on Sunday morning or by seeing our Senior Minister to discuss this further. We ask that you complete a series of Curious classes to help you better understand what you are committing to as a member.

Discipleship
We do not want you to "get religion" here at Fifth Avenue Church of Christ in Lancaster. We are all about teaching you that Jesus seeks a daily relationship with Him through a life of obedience. In other words, we want to see the things you are taught actually change your lifestyle & your daily decisions.

Social Conscience
We place high value on the sanctity of human life, of Biblical marriage and morality, and we welcome ethnic diversity (Isaiah 56:7; Philippians 2:15-16).

OUR PURPOSE WE EXIST TO

Exalt Gods Greatness; Evangelize Gods Work Equip Gods People Express Gods Love through Jesus Christ

OUR MISSION

To Love God and Love People!