October 17 Newsletter

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The Christian MessengerFifth Avenue Church of Christ

115 W. Fifth Ave.Lancaster, OH 43130740-654-0626e-mail: [email protected]

October 17, 2011

Brad SeeversSenior Minister(740-550-9882)David Tingler

Associate MinisterGlen Shady

Youth Minister(740-438-5257)

Sunday Services1st Worship

8:00 a.m.2nd Worship

10:30 a.m.Bible School

9:15amEvening Worship

6:00pm

This is going to be a an exciting day as we have a

special time of worship which will include personaltestimonies 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 thevarious ministries of the church to see where you

might be able to get PLUGGED-IN. Everyoneneeds a ministry! God requires you to serve Him in

some capacity. In preparation for that day, I askthat you take time to pray for the Spirits leading in

your life, as well as having read through theParable of the Talents in Matthew 25.

"GOFORTH WEEKEND"October 29th9-noon

Project #1 - Led by Mark Hendricks, Cutting and splitting wood for aneedy person who mainly heats with a wood burning stove.

Project #2 - Led by Sue Tingler, Major House cleaning for an elderlywoman of Lancaster.

Project #3 - Led by Lowell Trimmer, a morning of service for theFoundation Shelter.

Project #4 - Led by Glen Shady, Rake-n-run for some of our elderlyand for some of our community.

Project #5 - Led by our trustees, odd job projects around the church(including cleaning the kitchen).

Make plans to join one of these five work teamsfor a day of service for our community and church

Sunday,

October 30th


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SERVING SCHEDULEOctober 23, 2011

At the Table 1st Tom Puckett and Larry Bussey

Serving 1st

Larry King, Tim Huffman, Bill Kelly,Carmel Marsh

At the Table 2nd

Tom Puckett and Larry Bussey

Serving 2nd

Larry King, Ned Tomlinson, Rod

Troutman, Nick Hinson, Patrick HinsonPastor of the week Tom Puckett

PM Deacon Larry King

COMMUNION PREPARATION1ST Worship Jeanne Noble

2nd Worship Julie Stuck

GREETERS

1ST Worship Ernestine Cox and Geri Jaynes2nd Worship Don Taylor and Dorothy Henderly

NURSERY

Sunday School Hannah Ross and Courtney Beiter

2nd Worship Nick and Tracy Hinson

Sunday School Helper Judy Gardner

Visitor Center 1st Worship Sue TinglerVisitor Center 2nd Worship Deb Cooper

SECURITY

1ST Worship Dan Brown

Bible School Paul Hoagland2nd Worship George Lambert

Evening Worship Dick Shumaker

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS (October 16, 2011)

Sunday School 871st Morning Worship 852nd Morning Worship 83

Total Morning Worship 168Evening Worship 45No Family Reunion (10/12) n/a

Weekly Budget $ 4,471.00

Budget Received $ 3,494.11Maywood Mission $ 50.00Womens Prayer Breakfast $ 37.00

Small Group $ 15.00

BITS FROM BRO DAVE

LaCOMEDIA TRIP: Several of our folk found necessary to cancel their attendance but we we

able to resell some tickets. Our final total was 2It was another great dinner and entertaining show.

GIANT PRINT BIBLES: In response to a numbof requests, I now have, on hand, a supply of thgiant print (easy to read) Bibles. They are socover editions of the New International Version thsell for just $12.50 each. If you are interested, seme.

WEDNESDAYS: We are resuming our 10:00 aand 6:30 pm sessions this week, October 19. Ofocus, for study, will be II Corinthians, chapter You are invited to attend either of these informstudy groups.

SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARYOn Sunday evening, October 16, I launched a neseries on The Hard Sayings of Jesus. This weeOctober 23, the theme will be Did Jesus Come T Bring War? based on Matthew 10:34 where Hsays, Do not suppose that I have come to brinpeace to the earth. I did not come to bring peac

but a sword. On October 30, the theme is YoMust Be Perfect, based on Jesus statement founin Matthew 5:48; Be perfect, therefore, as yoheavenly Father is perfect.

FINAL THOUGHT: Some minds are likconcreteall mixed up and permanently set.

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


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A Note from Brad

Jerry Cox Ron Ogden Jeane Goldfarb Dorothy HermanLiz Reed Sharon Britch Wanda Dickson Ron Young

Our Troops Robert Boyer Ed and Norma George Cindy BobbittRich Brady Ashley Malone Betty Sparks Becky Wilson

I hope everyone enjoyed participating in the Fair this year. It is always good to stop andenjoy the simpler life for awhile, especially when that includes greasy french fries andelephant ears.

Speaking of ears, please lend me yours for a few seconds. I am really looking forward toOctober 29th when we have our GO FORTH weekend. We still need more of you tomake a difference that day. Wont you please consider doing your part? As I challengedyou Sunday, Do something! We are in need of several of you to help with our churchkitchen project. It really needs a good cleaning up. If you can help, please contact DonTaylor. Thank you!

In our Sunday night LIFE group we have been studying the book, Not A fan, by KyleIdleman. 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 whoeverwould 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 crossand 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 havefriends or co-workers or family who still need to know that Jesus said anyone. Nomatter what mistakes they have made; no matter what sins they have committed. Jesusis 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 seeyou Sunday.

Brad, Ephesians 3:20-21


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FAMILY REUNION ELECTIVESWednesday, 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 ofColossians 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 onthe 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.


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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 Noble2nd Worship Julie Stuck

GREETERS

1ST Worship Jack and Evelyn Hardwick

2nd Worship Jim and Bev Puckett

NURSERY

Sunday School Laura Wersell and Thea Kallenberg

2nd Worship Courtney Beiter and Cindy Cox

Sunday School Helper Larry King

Visitor Center 1st Worship Judy Gardner

Visitor Center 2nd Worship Cindy Cox

SECURITY

1ST Worship Paul Alexander

Bible School Ray Coats

2nd Worship Tom Puckett

Evening Worship Paul Hoagland

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 Hopeare both available in the church officefor those who pre-ordered the books.

The cost is $8.50 per book.

Watch for more information about aspecial Christmas Nook!

Looking Ahead .

Wednesday, October 26th

Security Meeting, 7:30pm

Womens MinistriesChristmas Card-Making ClassSaturday, November 12th

9-11 a.m.Cost is $10

(payable on the day of the class)

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 StewCorn 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


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Reach Out on Campus (ROC) Finals Packages

Donated Items Due by Sunday, November 13, 2011We 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 churchFollowing are examples of items that could be donated:

Gatorade Easy MacEnergy 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 WorshipWednesday, October 26, 2011 / 6:00-7:30

A night of invigorating worship designed to impact all ages.

Trick or TreatOctober 27, 2011 / 6:30pm-7:30 pmWe want to encourage you to involve yourself in the community btaking 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 yourhome on this evening. This is a great way to connect yourneighborhood with our church.

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 besnacks and goodies, along with hot apple cider and some small game stations. Invite your friends

and family to this fun and relaxing evening.

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

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