October 17, 2011

The Christian Messenger

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ
115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130 740-654-0626 e-mail: info@myfacc.com
This is going to be a an exciting day as we have a special time of worship which will include personal testimonies and praise for the good that God is doing through the lives of Christians here at FACC. On this day, you will have opportunity to peruse the various ministries of the church to see where you might be able to get PLUGGED-IN. Everyone needs a ministry! God requires you to serve Him in some capacity. In preparation for that day, I ask that you take time to pray for the Spirits leading in your life, as well as having read through the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25.

Brad Seevers
Senior Minister (740-550-9882)

David Tingler
Associate Minister

Sunday, October 30th

Glen Shady
Youth Minister (740-438-5257)

"G FO O RTHW END EEK "

O ctober 29th 9-noon

Sunday Services 1st Worship

8:00 a.m.

Project #1 - L by M H ed ark endricks, C utting and splitting wood for a needy person who mainly heats with a wood burning stove. Project #2 - L by Sue Tingler, M ed ajor H ouse cleaning for an elderly woman of L ancaster. Project #3 - L by L ed owell Trimmer, a morning of service for the Foundation Shelter. Project #4 - L by G Shady, Rake-n-run for some of our elderly ed len and for some of our community. Project #5 - L by our trustees, odd job projects around the church ed (including cleaning the kitchen). M plans to join one of these five work teams ake for a day of service for our community and church

2nd Worship
10:30 a.m.

Bible School
9:15am

Evening Worship
6:00pm

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS (October 16, 2011)

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship No Family Reunion (10/12) Weekly Budget Budget Received Maywood Mission Womens Prayer Breakfast Small Group

87 85 83 168 45 n/a $ 4,471.00 $ 3,494.11 $ 50.00 $ 37.00 $ 15.00

BITS FROM BRO DAVE

LaCOMEDIA TRIP: Several of our folk found it necessary to cancel their attendance but we were able to resell some tickets. Our final total was 24. It was another great dinner and entertaining show. GIANT PRINT BIBLES: In response to a number of requests, I now have, on hand, a supply of the giant print (easy to read) Bibles. They are soft cover editions of the New International Version that sell for just $12.50 each. If you are interested, see me. WEDNESDAYS: We are resuming our 10:00 am and 6:30 pm sessions this week, October 19. Our focus, for study, will be II Corinthians, chapter 5. You are invited to attend either of these informal study groups. SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: On Sunday evening, October 16, I launched a new series on The Hard Sayings of Jesus. This week, October 23, the theme will be Did Jesus Come To Bring War? based on Matthew 10:34 where He says, Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. On October 30, the theme is You Must Be Perfect, based on Jesus statement found in Matthew 5:48; Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. FINAL THOUGHT: Some minds are like concrete all mixed up and permanently set.

SERVING SCHEDULE October 23, 2011 Tom Puckett and Larry Bussey At the Table 1st Larry King, Tim Huffman, Bill Kelly, Serving 1st Carmel Marsh nd Tom Puckett and Larry Bussey At the Table 2 Larry King, Ned Tomlinson, Rod Serving 2nd Troutman, Nick Hinson, Patrick Hinson Tom Puckett Pastor of the week Larry King PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship 2nd Worship GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship

Jeanne Noble Julie Stuck

Ernestine Cox and Geri Jaynes Don Taylor and Dorothy Henderly

Hannah Ross and Courtney Beiter Nick and Tracy Hinson Judy Gardner Sue Tingler Deb Cooper

Sunday School Helper Visitor Center 1st Worship Visitor Center 2nd Worship SECURITY 1ST Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship

Dan Brown Paul Hoagland George Lambert Dick Shumaker

Thank you . I wish to thank all of my friends for the beautiful card shower that I received for my 95th birthday. I was so glad to hear from friends in Christ. May God bless all of you and keep you well. Miss everyone! Thanks! Love ~ Bessie Shumaker

A Note from Brad

I hope everyone enjoyed participating in the Fair this year. It is always good to stop and enjoy the simpler life for awhile, especially when that includes greasy french fries and elephant ears. Speaking of ears, please lend me yours for a few seconds. I am really looking forward to October 29th when we have our GO FORTH weekend. We still need more of you to make a difference that day. Wont you please consider doing your part? As I challenged you Sunday, Do something! We are in need of several of you to help with our church kitchen project. It really needs a good cleaning up. If you can help, please contact Don Taylor. Thank you! In our Sunday night LIFE group we have been studying the book, Not A fan, by Kyle Idleman. Last week we had to come to grips with the message of two scriptures. John 3:16-For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever would believe in Him, would not perish but have eternal life. That verse focuses on believing. Luke 9:23-If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. That verse focuses on following. Those two things must necessarily go together. There is no believing without following. That word anyone is very significant and is all-inclusive. I know that you have to have friends or co-workers or family who still need to know that Jesus said anyone. No matter what mistakes they have made; no matter what sins they have committed. Jesus is relying on you to get the word out so that anyone can become one of his followers. Think about it! This Sunday I will begin introducing to you a very challenging sermon series for the month of November. It will cause you to trust more than you ever have. I hope to see you Sunday. Brad, Ephesians 3:20-21

Jerry Cox Liz Reed Our Troops Rich Brady

Ron Ogden Sharon Britch Robert Boyer Ashley Malone

Jeane Goldfarb Wanda Dickson Ed and Norma George Betty Sparks

Dorothy Herman Ron Young Cindy Bobbitt Becky Wilson

FAMILY REUNION ELECTIVES Wednesday, October 19th 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 Colossians in Room 214 Classes are available for Pre-K through 5th grade, and Jr./Sr. High Blue Star Mothers The Lancaster chapter of the Blue Star Mothers, along with the local Veterans group, is furnishing a home for 8 homeless veterans in Lancaster, and are asking for donations of any HOUSEHOLD items - towels, sheets (twin size), blankets, pillows, linens, cups, dishes, flatware, pots and pans, small kitchen appliances, and so on. Anything is appreciated, as long as it is in good condition. Larger items will also be considered and they can pick-up. A donation box is by the nursery door and is designated for your donations. (no food items at this time). Christmas Project The Philothean Sunday School class is sponsoring a Christmas project to collect items for the Blue Star Mothers to include in Care Packages that they will be boxing and sending to deployed soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. There is a list of items needed posted on the bulletin boards and in the Sunday School classrooms. There will also be a collection box in the parlor. Deadline for your donations is Sunday, November 6, 2011. Thanks for your participation in this effort to support our troops.

SERVING SCHEDULE October 30, 2011 Fred Griffith and Ralph Conrad At the Table 1st George Lambert, Dick Shumaker, st Serving 1 Ray Ayers, Jerry Baker Fred Griffith and Jim Cox At the Table 2nd George Lambert, Neal Rudolph, Serving 2nd Ned Tomlinson Fred Griffith Pastor of the week George Lambert PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship 2nd Worship GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship

Looking Ahead .
Wednesday, October 26th Security Meeting, 7:30pm

Jeanne Noble Julie Stuck

Jack and Evelyn Hardwick Jim and Bev Puckett

MAYWOOD MISSION FOOD PANTRY

We collect non-perishable foods and various other items the last Sunday of each month for Maywood Mission Food Pantry.

Laura Wersell and Thea Kallenberg Courtney Beiter and Cindy Cox Larry King Judy Gardner Cindy Cox

Items needed:

Sunday School Helper Visitor Center 1st Worship Visitor Center 2nd Worship SECURITY 1ST Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship

Paul Alexander Ray Coats Tom Puckett Paul Hoagland

Canned soups Corn bread mix Navy beans Hamburger helper Cake mix Deodorant Toilet Paper

Beef Stew Pinto beans Mustard Tuna helper Brownie mix Soap powder Paper Towels

The Book Nook

Monday, October 24th at 6:30pm The Help Monday, November 28th at 6:30pm Her Mothers Hope The Help and Her Mothers Hope are both available in the church office for those who pre-ordered the books. The cost is $8.50 per book. Watch for more information about a special Christmas Nook!

Donations can be left at either entrance on Sunday, October 30th

Womens Ministries Christmas Card-Making Class Saturday, November 12th 9-11 a.m. Cost is $10
(payable on the day of the class)

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

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 faculty members, at Ohio University for finals week this semester. These bags are being sent through ROC in 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

Family Worship
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 / 6:00-7:30 A night of invigorating worship designed to impact all ages.

Trick or Treat
October 27, 2011 / 6:30pm-7:30 pm We want to encourage you to involve yourself in the community by taking part in Trick-Or-Treat. This Sunday in the parlor there will be cards that we want you to tape candy to and pass out from your home on this evening. This is a great way to connect your neighborhood with our church.

Black Light Puppet Show

November 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.