October 24 Newsletter

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Ministry FairSunday, October 30th

An exciting day is planned as there will be a special time ofworship including personal testimonies and praise for the

good that God is doing through the lives of Christians here atFACC. You will have opportunity to peruse the various

ministries of the church to see where you might be able to getPLUGGED-IN. Everyone needs a ministry! God requiresyou to serve Him in some capacity. In preparation for that

day, take time to pray for the Spirits leading in your life .

"GO FORTH WEEKEND"October 29th 9-noon

1. Cutting and splitting wood for a needy person who mainly heats with a woodburning stove. (Led by Mark Hendricks)

2. Major house cleaning for an elderly woman of Lancaster. (Led by Sue Tingler)3. A morning of service for the Foundation Shelter. (Led by Lowell Trimmer)4. Rake-n-run for some of our elderly and for some of our community.

(Led by Glen Shady)5. Odd job projects around the church (including cleaning the kitchen).

(Led by our Trustees)

All contact numbers for the project leaders are in the church directory.

The Christian MessengerFifth Avenue Church of Christ115 W. Fifth Ave.Lancaster, OH 43130740-654-0626e-mail: [email protected] 24, 2011

Brad SeeversSenior Minister(740-550-9882)

David TinglerAssociate Minister

Glen ShadyYouth Minister(740-438-5257)

Sunday Services

1st

Worship8:00 a.m.

2nd Worship10:30 a.m.

Bible School9:15am

EveningWorship

6:00pm

Black Light Puppet ShowNovember 2, 2011 ~ 6:00pm-7:30 pm

This event is appropriate for all ages and everyone is invited to come enjoy the fun.

There will be snacks and goodies, along with hot apple cider and some small game

stations. Invite your friends and family to this fun and relaxing evening.


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SPIRITUAL STATISTICS (October 23, 2011)

Sunday School 971st Morning Worship 982nd Morning Worship 71

Total Morning Worship 169Evening Worship 46Family Reunion (10/19) 33

Weekly Budget $ 4,471.00Budget Received $ 4,235.50Keenagers $ 103.30

BITS FROM BRO DAVE

NOVEMBER ADVENTURE: On TuesdaNovember 29, it will be a trip to tour the ConnPotato Chip factory, in Zanesville. We will luncat the Tumbleweed Restaurant, where they offlunches starting at $5.99. We will then journey Dresden where you will have time to browse thLongaberger Homestead before our return homThe tour is free and lunch is on your own. We wbe departing at 8:10 AM and returning in laafternoon. The cost will be $3 per person ftransportation. A sign-up sheet is posted.

GIANT PRINT BIBLESI have only two of theeasy-to-read Bibles remaining. They are soft coveditions of the New International Version that se

for just $12.50 each. If you are interested, contame.

WEDNESDAYS: Our two groups (10:00 AM 6:30 PM) are, currently, involved in a study of Corinthians. You are encouraged to attend either these informal study groups.

SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARYOur new Sunday evening series, Hard Sayings O

Jesus, continues this week (10/30) with Perfection Possible?, based on Jesus words Matthew 5:48. Next week (11/6) we will look Mark 13:30 where Jesus says, I tell you the trutthis generation will certainly not pass away un

all these things have happened. Was Jesumistaken?

FINAL THOUGHT: Between marbles, courtshicrabgrass and prayer, a man could spend most his life on his knees.

SERVING SCHEDULEOctober 30, 2011

At the Table 1st Fred Griffith and Ralph Conrad

Serving 1st

George Lambert, Dick Shumaker,Ray Ayers, Jerry Baker

At the Table 2nd

Fred Griffith and Jim Cox

Serving 2nd

George Lambert, Neal Rudolph,Ned Tomlinson

Pastor of the week Fred Griffith

PM Deacon George Lambert

COMMUNION PREPARATION1ST Worship Jeanne Noble

2nd Worship Julie Stuck

GREETERS

1ST Worship Jack and Evelyn Hardwick

2nd Worship Jim and Bev Puckett

NURSERYSunday School Laura Wersell and Thea Kallenberg2nd Worship Courtney Beiter and Cindy Cox

Sunday School Helper Larry King

Visitor Center 1st Worship Judy GardnerVisitor Center 2nd Worship Cindy Cox

SECURITY

1ST Worship Paul AlexanderBible School Ray Coats

2nd Worship Tom PuckettEvening Worship Paul Hoagland

Sunday, November 6th

.Daylight Savings Time Ends at

2:00 a.m. Remember to turn

your clocks BACK one hour!


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This week we have a great deal going on at FACC. Please search your heart about how youmight serve the Lord.

Oct. 29-You can still get participate in one of our GO FORTH teams. Call the office or thecontact person if you want to assist with a project.

Oct. 30-This Sunday, you will have an opportunity to walk through the Main Lobby and signup for a ministry. God has called each of us to serve. Dont forget, one day each will give anaccounting for what he chose to do with the gifts that God has given him. Proverbs 28:20says, A faithful man will abound with blessings.

This Sunday, October 30th, we will distribute an exciting new book, Take God at His Word.

Each family will receive one copy to share at home. We will explore Gods Word in a sermonseries based on this book the following week. Be sure to get your book this Sunday!

This Sunday we plan to mix things up a bit for our worship hours. Various people whoparticipated in our GO FORTH weekend will share about their experiences. Its going to begreat to hear about how God used our hands and feet for his glory.

This past Sunday Scott and Sarah Brown placed their membership with the Fifth Avenue.Each has already begun serving the Lord and this church by using their gifts to lead ourworship during our second service. I hope that their commitment will cause others of youwho have been considering membership to soon commit to the Lord and this church soon.Working together as one unit, God can accomplish much here.

I want to thank those of you who committed this month to our Bible challenge. I do hopethat now you are better aware of where the books of the Bible are placed and now know the4 passages that should help you along in life.

I leave you with this quote: People, like trees, must grow or die. Theres no standing still.(Joseph Shore)

I hope to see each of you this Sunday morning. Have a great week in the Lord!

Brad, Eph. 3:20-21

A Note from Brad

Sheree Tata Ron Ogden Jeane Goldfarb Dorothy HermanLiz Reed Sharon Britch Wanda Dickson Rich Brady

Our Troops Betty Sparks Ed and Norma George The Mack FamilySamantha Hendricks Niece and Brother


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SERVING SCHEDULENovember 6, 2011

At the Table 1st Mike Cooper and Dick Shumaker

Serving 1st

Dale Rose, Dan Brown, Ray Coats,Ralph Conrad

At the Table 2nd

Mike Cooper and Dick Shumaker

Serving 2nd

Dale Rose, Rod Troutman, NickHinson, Patrick Hinson, Neal Rudolph

Pastor of the week Mike Cooper

PM Deacon Dale Rose

COMMUNION PREPARATION1ST Worship Lori Highfield2nd Worship Geri Jaynes

GREETERS

1ST Worship Ray and Mary Alice Coats

2nd Worship Linda Daubenmire and Norma Holtom

NURSERY

Sunday School Shirley Marsh and Reta Conrad

2nd Worship Marie Huffman and Kim Seevers

Sunday School Helper Carolyn May

Visitor Center 1st Worship Geri Jaynes

Visitor Center 2nd Worship Kim Seevers

SECURITY

1ST Worship David Will

Bible School Carmel Marsh

2nd Worship George Lambert

Evening Worship Jim Puckett

MAYWOOD MISSIONFOOD PANTRYWe collect non-perishable foods and various other

items the last Sunday of each month for Maywood

Mission Food Pantry.

Items needed:Canned soups Beef Stew

Corn bread mix Pinto beans

Navy beans Mustard

Hamburger helper Tuna helper

Cake mix Brownie mix

Deodorant Soap powder

Toilet Paper Paper Towels

Donations can be left at eitherentrance on Sunday, October 30th

The Book Nook

Monday, November 28th at 6:30pm

Her Mothers Hope

Her Mothers Hopeis available in thechurch office for those who pre-ordered

the books. The cost is $8.50.

Watch for more information about aspecial Christmas Nook!

Womens Ministries Christmas Card-Making ClassSaturday, November 12th~ 9-11 a.m.

Cost is $10(payable on the day of the class)

We will be making fiveChristmas-themed cards

There is a sign-up sheet on theWomens Ministry bulletin board

There are many overdue library books missing from the

church library. Please check your books at home to see if

you have any books that are overdue. If you have any

questions, contact Delores Payne.


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Nursery workers are needed for

the Sunday School and 2nd

Worship hours. If you would like

to help in the nursery, please

contact Courtney Beiter.

FAMILY REUNION ELECTIVESWednesday, October 26th 6:30pm

There are two options for adults:

Dave Tingler teaching from 2 Corinthians in Room 208

Norma Holtom leading a Womens Bible Study on the book of Colossiansin Room 214

Classes are available for Pre-K through 5th grade, and Jr./Sr. High

Christmas ProjectThe Philothean Sunday School class iscollecting items to be sent to soldiersin Afghanistan and Iraq. There is alist of items needed posted on the

bulletin boards and in the SundaySchool classroom, and there is a

collection box in the parlor. Deadlinefor your donations is Sunday,

November 6, 2011. Also, there areChristmas cards on the parlor tablethat will be included in the boxes

being sent to the soldiers. Please signa card and add a note of

New address .

Wib and Betty Sparks1147 Muirwood DriveLancaster, OH 43130

New Members.We welcome Scott and Sarah Brown and Family, 820 EastFair Avenue, Lancaster, who placed their membership at

Fifth Avenue on Sunday, October 23, 2011.

Looking ahead

Sunday, November 6thBlood Pressure Checks

Thursday, November 10th

Elders Meeting

Sunday, November 13thCarriage Court Service

Oversight Meeting

Tuesday, November 15thDorcas Meeting


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Reach Out on Campus (ROC) Finals Packages

Donated Items Due by Sunday, November 13, 2011

We are going to send 75 gift bags to undergraduate and graduate students, along with some facultmembers, at Ohio University for finals week this semester. These bags are being sent through ROin order to show the students and faculty Jesus love and the support of His church

Following are examples of items that could be donated:

Gatorade Easy Mac

Energy Drinks Power Bars

Bottles or Cans of Soda Breakfast or Granola Bars

Gummies Small Boxes of Cereal

Candy Individual Peanut Butter Cups

Gum or Mints Stress Ball

Individually-wrapped snack items Encouraging Bookmarks

Slim Jims McDonalds Dollars

Ramen Cups Hot Chocolate Packets

Children of God..."Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." --

Proverbs 22:6

Youth Workers NeededThis Sunday is your opportunity to sign up as a youth worker during the ministry fair. We need people for

the Nursery, Sunday School, and Wednesday nights. There is also a need for volunteers who are willing to be

contacted to help for special events or projects. Come to the youth table to sign up and serve the Lord in thisexciting area of ministry.

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