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September-October 2012 The ADVENTURE IMPACT

#3 We have some huge ministries at ACC, such as: our own ADVENTURE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (K-12th grade), which began their 2012-2013 school year on Aug 15

th with 115 students. Also, our ADVENTURE

CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER (6 weeks through 4 years) is also off and running, with 80+ students and just adding their 3rd VPK class for 4 year olds. VPK is a pre-kindergarten, paid for by the state of Florida (i.e. free to the parents), to prepare 4-year-olds for their elementary school experience.

#4 WE’RE IN A MOVIE! One of our members, De Miller, is actively involved in Christian movies, and he recently filmed a short film called “Deserted” largely on ACC’s campus, involving many of our members. If you’re interested in helping in future Christian films, just get in touch with him and he’ll contact you when he can use your gifting. Check out www.desertedthemovie.com to see what it’s about.

MINISTRY STUFF, PRESENT:

#1 WE’RE A “SENDING CHURCH”. With mixed emotions, I need to report to you that Scott Frisbie and his family have accepted the call for him to preach at a church in Kissimmee. (See his note, page 6) His last day was Sunday Sept. 23rd, and while we’ll surely miss the Frisbie family, we rejoice that the Kingdom is moving forward. A side note, Scott’s the 3rd minister we’ve sent out this year, and we have 4 students at F l o r i d a C h r i s t i a n College!

#2 VOLLEYBALL RESTART. Our Monday night volleyball has started up again. It’s coed, for all ages high school and above, non-competitive, just for fun. Everyone’s welcome.

Inside

Financial Report 4

Women’s Ministry 3

Children’s Ministry 4

Youth News 5

Photo Gallery 8-9

Feedback 7

Roving Reporter 14

Academy News 10

Sid & Sal 11

Sports Ministry 12

In the Loop 13

“Get-R-Done” Doug Dykstra, Lead Minister

Larry the Cable Guy’s famous expression of “Git-R-Done” brings a smile to my face. I really like it because it’s sort

of a no nonsense approach to life. I believe the Lord’s churches should quit dithering and start moving on to accomplish everything the church needs to do to fulfill Christ’s mission.

That’s why I’m so eager to see ACC Gettin-R-Done for the Kingdom. And wow, I’m here to tell you there’s a ton of Kingdom-stuff happening around here.

So, let’s talk about some ACC things... past and present, which typify what we’ve been doing as a church recently.

MINISTRY STUFF, PAST

#1 The staff’s SOUTH CAROLINA TRIP is now history. This trip didn’t directly concern most of the church –yet– but it will bless the church for years to come (assuming Jesus doesn’t come back right away). Most of the ACC staff attended the seminar, which was about how to provide small group studies that result in genuine disciples who reproduce genuine disciples.

God’s plan for the church is so simple. Look at Paul’s

words to Timothy in II Timothy 2:2:

And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men

who will also be qualified to teach others.

Now, look at this verse carefully. There are 4 generations of Christ-followers tucked away in this verse:

The things you (Timothy, first generation) have heard me (Paul, second generation) say… entrust to reliable men (third generation)

who will…teach others (fourth generation)

That’s God’s simple plan, and that’s what we’ll be working to start among us very quickly! Stay tuned for more info.

#2 THE SAVANNAH TRIP was wonderful! The 29 people who went had a great time and deepened our relationships with one another. Next year, we’re considering another location (maybe St. Augustine???), so start preparing for that.

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#3 WE HAVE A BUNCH OF COMPASSION MINISTRIES. I don’t know of any church that does more for its community in terms of compassion ministries. There’s Domestic Abuse Ministry, Divorce Care and Divorce Care for Children, Griefshare, and Stephen Ministry. All of these programs deal directly with the issues of our modern life. Please contact the church office for more information about any of these ministries.

#4 THE CHURCH NOW HAS WIFI. Here’s more good news, the church now offers wifi. This allows all of us to use our wireless devices to connect to the Internet. There are no passwords required to access this. If you’re using a phone, iPad, or any other wifi-capable device, you’ll see the “ACC-GUEST” network. All we need to do is select it and we’ll be able to access the Internet. Cool, ‘eh?

#5 CHILDREN’S FALL FESTIVAL This event will be held on Wed. October 31st, and Tammy Wanless, former Children’s Ministry Director, will be back in town to assist. (See below)

Why do we go to all this trouble? Part of the reason is that we want to keep our precious children safer by keeping them off the streets on Halloween night. But, a big part of the reason for the Festival is that this serves as a great evangelistic opportunity to reach younger families.

This year Halloween falls on a Wednesday night, so the elders gave their approval to cancel the Wednesday Night Bible Study for this program because they feel it is that beneficial to the children and parents of this age group. Bedsides, this gives those who normally attend the Wed p.m. studies a great opportunity to volunteer and help make the Festival a success!

Working with you to “git er’ done”!

2012 Fall festival Wed., Oct 31st 6:00-8:30 pm

Fun, games, prizes!!!!!

Bounce houses, hayride, face painting, and much more!!

Lots of fun for the family!!!! Invite your friends, too!!!!

Chick-fil-A sandwich and nuggets meals will be available for nominal fee.

Everything else is free

Wear a (non-scary) costume—adults can, too!

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W.O.W. Women’s Ministries Joanna Kellermeyer, Women’s Ministry Director

There are several events coming up, so mark your calendar for: October 6 at 9:30a.m. we’ll meet in the Café—bring your favorite breakfast food. Donna DeLoach will be sharing

information concerning nutrition and how to read those food labels. Also coming on November 3 at 9:30a.m., we’ll meet in the Café—bring your favorite coffee or tea. Michelle Osborn will be sharing how to use coupons to shop more efficiently and how to save money. On December 8, 2012, from Noon to 2 p.m., it’s our Annual Ladies Christmas Tea. This year, the theme is: “WINTER WONDERLAND”

The Featured Speaker will be Wendy Fitzgerald, an accomplished author and speaker who has spent the last eleven years working at Generations Christian Church in Trinity, Florida. Her strength lies in weaving deep truths into the heart of her messages by using the power of story to paint an unforgettable picture in the minds and hearts of those who hear her.

Special music will be by Morry Osborn & Friends. More information will be coming soon, so watch your bulletins and newsletter. You’ll have the opportunity to be a table host, invite friends and have a wonderful lunch. Tickets will be on sale beginning November 3rd. To volunteer or for questions call Phyllis Chapman at 352-406-4008. Looking forward to lots of great fellowship time!

Mountain Movers Ministry

Are you willing to pray one day per week for the

elections this fall?

You can pick up a prayer guide at the Welcome

Center to use until Election Day.

No one asks or tells you who to vote for, but only

that you vote your conscience.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER FOR:

OUR COUNTRY

OUR LEADERS

OUR FELLOW CHRISTIANS

THE ELECTION

MOUNTAIN MOVERS

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Children’s Ministries Yvonne Johnson, Children’s Ministry Director

Fall is almost here and summer just a memory. It seems to go by so quickly. Here’s a recap of our summer months—

June was consumed with Vacation Bible School! The promoting, decorating, cleanup. Diedra Whitney did a fantastic job turning our gym into a blue sky with kites, planes, clouds and balloons! Our theme this year was “Sky”, based on Mark 10:27, “Everything is possible with God.” The younger children spent their time in the Pre-school Tree House while the elementary students traveled to crafts, snacks, lessons and games. We were blessed with so many talented volunteers. Our missions focus was two-fold: locally, “Kids Against Hunger”, with students bringing food for back packs, and globally “Operation Kid to Kid” providing money for treated mosquito nets to protect children in Mali against Malaria. The students reached their goal of $600.00 to purchase 100 nets. They cheered for Doug Dykstra to be slimed as a reward for their efforts. He is now our “VBS Hero”. In July the students were promoted to their next grade and it seemed like everyone took a vacation. In August the Flints hosted a “Back to School Pool Party” at their house. It was a great time for parents and students. (See pictures in the center of this newsletter). WOW what a great summer “Adventure” we have had here in the Children’s Ministry. P.S. Fall Festival is coming October 31. Plans are being made for an evening to remember. Check out the box below! Sign-up sheets are available each weekend for you to volunteer. This is your opportunity to not only participate in the fun, but to be the one to put a smile on a child’s face as they play the games and enjoy the treats. So, mark your calendar and don’t miss this exciting, fun packed evening.

Fall Festival 2012

Wed., Oct. 31st 6:00-8:30 pm Bounce houses, hayride, face painting…

and more!!!

Lots of fun for the family!

Invite your friends too!

Chick-fil-A food will be available for

a small fee.

Everything else is FREE!

Non-scary costumes are welcome!

(Adults too!)

Financial Stats (average weekly) General Fund Building Missions Needed by Budget 17,255 3,536 n/a June actual 13,266 2,383 164 July actual 11,250 2,069 175 Aug actual 13,142 2,352 315

Kingdom Growth Since Last Issue - By Baptism Linda Briscoe, Lauren Moore, Terry Bailey, Josh and Audrey Maine, Mark and Dawn Lang, Tiffany Saez, Marisa Gaeta

Since Last Issue - By Statement Michael Bailey, Betty Snow, Ted Cross, Virginia Sigley, John & Virginia Wellman

Total Members Added Year-To-Date: 66

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We have had so much happen this summer within our youth group. We have grown closer to God and closer to each other. We went on our annual trip to “Christ in Youth (CIY): Move” in June. Every year in the past we’ve gone to Milligan but this year

we decided to go to a new campus. We felt as if the students were getting into a rut, what some of us know as the “same old, same old”. So we thought a change of scenery would be exactly what they needed to reconnect to God. So we decided to go where none of us have ever gone before… Johnson University. It was a great experience and the teens most definitely felt the presence of the Holy Spirit almost immediately.

On the last day of “CIY: Move” we received our challenge cards. The challenge cards are something CIY does every year. They contain a challenge for the individual student to complete over the next year leading up to the next CIY. For example one of our students, Emily Frisbie completed her challenge to drink nothing but tap water for an entire year from last “CIY: Move”. So we celebrated at CIY when the year was over with a Sweet Tea Party. Before the week was over we had several commitments and a lot of challenges accepted. 14 of our teens made life changing decisions and 13 of them decided to open their challenge cards and commit to completing that challenge. We even had 2 decide that they wanted to go into full-time ministry! Here are some of the challenges that our youth will be trying to accomplish over the next year:

Fast once a week for a year, just breakfast and lunch. Drink plenty of liquids and use the time to pray for friends.

Lead a devotion at home with family once a week, and pray God will move in your family. Start with Matthew 5-7.

Make breakfast for your school teachers once a month.

Skip the beach trip or vacation next spring break and go on a service trip with the church.

Lead a middle school small group with an adult this year.

Give 15% of everything you make this year (including gifts) to the church offering. Have someone keep you accountable.

Give up homecoming or prom. Take the money you would have spent and give it to someone that you know can’t afford to go.

Memorize the Sermon on the Mount. Recite it in front of the youth group.

So as you can see these are not the easiest of challenges, of course I guess that’s why they call them challenges. The truth is our students are going to need help from their church family this year as they continue their journey through life. So here is my challenge to you, Church: Spend this year constantly encouraging our students and let them know that you are on their side and willing to help them accomplish their goals any way you can.

Students: I would also challenge you to stick with it! I know you can accomplish these challenges if you just trust in Christ to lead you (Philippians 4:13). So if you run into any trouble, always remember you have a loving church family who’s got your back.

Your Brother in Christ,

Youth News Jayce Flint, Assistant Youth Minister

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Commitment Cheryl Dykstra, Office Manager & ACLC Administrator

The theme for Adventure Christian Church

AND Adventure Christian Academy for the

next 12 months is “Commitment.”

Recently our preaching minister, Doug Dykstra,

preached on James 5:7-12. This passage spoke about

being committed to great follow-through for God - no

whining, no copping out, no giving up. In celebration of

this great concept we had a group reading of what is

below during worship. These are some of the most

inspiring words we have heard all year, according to

feedback from the congregation. Perhaps one of the best

words to sum up what this reading is all about is:

Commitment. We have taken that as the emphasis for us

around here all year at our academy and our church. So

we may want to make a copy of what follows below and

hang it somewhere visible to review all year.

COMMITMENT

I am a volunteer in the ARMY of God, and I’m enlisted for eternity. I will either retire at the rapture, or die in this

ARMY, but I will not get out, sell out, be talked out or pushed out. I am faithful, reliable, and ready. If my God

needs me anywhere I’ll be there.

I am a soldier, not a baby. I do not need to be pampered, petted, or pumped up.

I am a soldier. No one has to call me, remind me, bribe me, allure me, or visit me. I AM NOT A WIMP. No

one has to send me cards, flowers, or gifts. I do not need to be coddled, cared for or catered to. I am committed. I

cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me around. I can’t be discouraged enough to turn me aside.

When Jesus called me in this ARMY I had nothing, so if I lose everything on this earth, I will still be ahead. I

WILL WIN. My God always has - and will continue to supply all of my needs. I am more than a conqueror. I will

always triumph. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Devils cannot defeat me, people can’t

disillusion me, weather cannot stop me, money can’t buy me, and Hell cannot hold me!!!! I am a soldier. Even death

can’t destroy me. When my commander calls me from this battlefield, he will promote me, and I will reign with him.

I am a soldier in this ARMY, and I am marching - claiming victory. I will not give up or turn around. I am a soldier

marching heaven bound, AND HERE I STAND.

Thanks!! Scott Frisbie, Associate and Youth Minister

For those who may not have heard, I have accepted the call to be the Senior Pastor for a church in Kissimmee beginning the last part of September. It is with mixed emotions that I

write this farewell note. I am excited to begin a new work the Lord has set in front of me, but it is bitter-sweet because I am departing Adventure. My family and I will miss you dearly. The Lord has blessed our work here with almost 30 new teens over the last two years, with many being baptized and brought into a closer relationship with Christ. We developed a great team and God has blessed—all Glory to God! We’d like to thank all of you for your prayers and support and a special thank you to all the youth leaders and sponsors. May God continue to bless all the ministries here and throughout His Kingdom! Sincerely, Pastor Scott, Tammi, Emily, and Adam

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Feedback

Re: Former ACLC VPK student, (a text to ACLC Administrator from his grandmother) Dear Cheryl (ACLC administrator), Quick kudo for ACLC. Caden’s teacher called me last night and said Caden is exceptionally bright. She gave the teaching pictures and he got them all correct. She said in everything so far he is way out in front of the rest of the class, now has to figure out how to keep him engaged as she brings the rest of the class around. Good job ACLC!

Carol Frisbie

Re: Prayers for Several Sick Relatives Thank you for all the prayers for my family from my “caring church family”. We love you for all you do for us.

Pam Lind

Re: Prayers for Gene in Ohio Dear Church Family, I just could not have made it without the calls, prayers, and cards from all of you in Florida as I went through a nightmare of illness with Gene. Thank you for being there for me.

Love, Becky Sheley

Re: Christian Movie Shot on Site “Deserted” Thanks for the cooperation we got and the food was voted “top drawer” by the movie crew. They said that Adventure Christian is a class act. And thanks very much for the use of the lift for camera shots. The footage for this movie is excellent.

De Miller, director

From Kids Against Hunger Dear Yvonne and Adventure Christian Church VBS kids: Thank you all so much for collecting all the food that you did for the Deliver the Difference/Kids Against Hunger Summer Feeding Program. You helped us provide many, many meals for hungry Lake County Children. In the fall we will begin feeding up to 1500 children every weekend for the 2012-2013 school year through our ”Kidspack Program” in North Lake County. Your Adventure VBS has been a real blessing to us!

Our thanks, Sally & Wally Nebel KAH volunteers

Re: Thanks for care at loss of a loved one Dear Friends, I could say thank you a thousand times, but it would not be enough to all you wonderful people at Adventure Christian Church. The concern you gave Paul and I with your visits, cards, phone calls and most of all your prayers. Thank you to Kerry for all your visits; Brandon for the DVD you made; (my family and I will treasure this forever) Women’s Ministry for the wonderful meal; Morry, for the beautiful music, and Doug, Paul‘s memorial service was very

meaningful to the family. Life truly is just like Doug said, “we do not know what tomorrow will bring”. I think Paul was well aware of that, he tried so hard to do things the right way. Thank you, God bless each of you.

Edie Livek and Family

Re: Music Thanks for letting the Youth Praise Team take part. I love their enthusiasm.

Unsigned Comment Card

Re: Prayers for Sick Baby Great-grandchild Thank you for prayers for great grandson Cadon Griffin. He is home running around like a frisky newborn lamb.

Dodie Mills

Re: Thanks for Freedom and Service “As we celebrate the freedom we have in this country, we are also reminded of the freedom we have to serve the Lord because you give sacrificially.” Our heart-felt thanks to you for being God’s hand of blessings to us. We so appreciate you!

In Christ’s love, Mickey & Barb

Re: Birthday Cards To Our Adventure Church family, Thank you so much for all the 80th birthday cards that Nipper received. He was so amazed, and thrilled, to receive so many from the church family. Hope all is well with everyone and we miss you all very much.

Love, Emilie & Harold (Nipper) Slusher

Re: Lake County Schools program to help needy children Through the gift of your giving, children achieve normalcy. They sleep in a bed; they eat three meals a day; they have light by which to read; and yes-they do, indeed experience the wonder of Christmas; the thrill of birthdays; the excitement of prom; the enthusiasm of their first day of school—their experiences mirror their peers because of you. And because of you---they participate in the joy of childhood.

Jacqueline Ashley, School Social Work Dept. Chair

Births of Members or Attendees

Rylie Mae Toops– was born July 2 to John & Kim. Easton James Boliek– was born July3 to Chad & Angie. Meadow Sadlemire– was born September 12 to John & Rachel.

Bereavement—Members Who Graduated

Jack Withington– former member, recently in PA, passed in July. Evelyn Golden– half year member, passed September 1. Gene Sheley– member and deacon, passed September 4th. His me-morial was held here at ACC on September 23.

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ACC PHOTO GALLERY Lauren Moore

Linda Briscoe Baptisms

Michael & Terry Bailey

Ted Cross

Terry Bailey

Virginia Sigley (with her husband, Paul)

John & Virginia

Wellman

Audrey Maine

Josh Maine

Dawn Lang

Mark Lang Tiffany Saez Marisa Gaeta

Betty Snow New

Members

Woman Meets Jesus Seminar held on Saturday September 15 was well received by all in attendance. Great fellowship, challenging message and refreshing meal. Ruth Vander Zee, the featured speaker, shared how Jesus used women from the Bible in His ministry. Ruth shared the parable of the Prodigal Son, only she told it from the female perspective. A very touching and

emotional message.

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Elementary-Back to School

Bash

of School

First Day

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The Adventure Begins at Adventure Christian Academy Gary Johnson, ACC Administrator

Adventures often start with excitement, anticipation and maybe a little reluctance. Students, parents and teachers are anticipating new experiences that will create fond memories for this 2012-‘13 school year. A lot of hard work and prayer went into preparing for Orientation and our first day of school.

New Teachers Introduced This past Tuesday night (August 14, 2012) was our “Orientation/Back to School Night”. Parents had an opportunity to meet the staff for this school year and visit with all their students’ new teachers. Orientation was an evening to reunite with old friends for many of our students, and for other students, a chance to meet and make new friends for the school year. Mr. Johnson introduced four of our new teachers: Mr. Mongiovi, who will be our computer teacher (who was one of the last of our troops to leave Iraq this year); Mr. Kreutzer (who comes highly recommended) for English and Literature; Dr. Arcerio (a retired oral surgeon) as our Science teacher; and Mr. Bowman as our Math teacher (who is finishing up his PHD and has taught in the Bronx). In addition to these great teachers, Sara Buschor returned from taking a year off after giving birth to a beautiful baby boy. We are so proud of our teaching staff! The Orientation Night Mr. Mongiovi started the Orientation evening by playing the piano and singing “Thank You For Giving to The Lord” as a tribute to our parents and teachers who have dedicated their lives to serving our youth. This song embodies our hearts’

desire to help each student become all that God wants them to become. The evening ended with an opportunity for teachers to meet their new students with their families. The next morning God allowed us to start our new school year adventure. The First Day of School The first day of school was exciting and a little bit confusing at times for students, teachers and even parents. One event that made the first day memorable was the raising of the American and Christian flags with the school body present. The rest of the day teachers and students were getting used to our new

dismissal bells, class procedures, lunch procedures and making sure students had all their books and materials. PS. This year is scheduled for our very first 12th grade class to graduate in May 2013. The academy is now entering it’s 9th year; and seeing our first high school graduates will be dream come true to all who have been with the school for nearly a decade.

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TEST: How Much Do You Know about Our Café? Did you know…. …… Adventure Christian Church T-shirt are available for just $7 ?

…..You can now purchase selected Christian Books?

….. You can use your ipad, ipod or laptop because of free Wi-Fi?

……Snacks and sodas are available for a small fee?

…… you will be able to pay for your purchases with your credit of debit card?

..…It’s a great place to volunteer? Any questions, see Joanna or e-mail her at: Joanna@adventurehristian.com.

Operation Christmas Shoe Box Christmas is just around the corner and we would like to invite you to be part of a special program to bring Christmas to orphans in Haiti. There are currently 87 orphans at the Mission we’ll be supporting and we’d like your help to fill as many boxes as possible. Operation Shoe Box begins NOW and will continue until November 1. A full list of items is available at the Welcome Center, but are few are here for you, to give you the idea. If you like you can purchase the items or fill a box or two on your own. Please bring the needed items or filled boxes to the Welcome Center.

Plastic shoe boxes (these can be found at General Dollar/Family Dollar) School supplies – pencils, sharpeners, erasers, pens, crayons, writing paper, coloring

pages Toys – Jump ropes, kazoos, doll, slinky’s small cars/trucks, small stuffed animals, yo-

yos, children playing cards. Hygiene items – toothbrush, toothpaste, soap (wrap in plastic bag), comb, brush,

washcloth. Other – ball cap, sunglasses, flip flops, hair clips, undies, ribbons, t-shirts, white socks.

Please bring your items to the Welcome Center. If you cannot go shopping, you can donate funds and someone will purchase the needed items. We will be meeting in the Café on November 3rd at 9:30 am for breakfast and to pack up the items into boxes. If you have any questions, please call me at 352-308-4535 or e mail Joanna@adventurechristian.com.

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The school year has started, and the sports program at ACA is off to a fast start, with the sports ministry program in ACC close behind! Here is some information to get you up to date.

VOLLEYBALL

Our girls volleyball team is brand new with only two players returning from last year’s team. So far they have been defeated in every match, but showing improvement, ACA took Leesburg First Academy to overtime before losing 27-25. In the next match, ACA defeated Faith Lutheran in the second game, 25-18 for their first game victory of the year, but fell in the third game. Upcoming games include home games on October 1, 2, 4, and 11 followed by the league tournament on October 27. The cost for all home games is $3.00 per adult, and $1.00 per student.

BASKETBALL

Registrations are now being taken for the ACC Youth Basketball League. The age ranges are 3rd grade through 8th grade. The cost for the season is $40 and can be payable online or at the academy or church offices. The registration deadline will be September 30, practices begin the week of October 1, and games will begin on Saturday, October 27 running through December 8.

ACA begins their middle school basketball season with practices on October 22. The first game of the season will be on Monday, December 2 at St. Barnabas Episcopal School.

ADULT SPORTS

There will be a golf outing on Sunday, October 14 at Baytree Golf Club in Tavares. The outing will begin at 3:00 p.m. Sign-up sheets will be at the Welcome Center beginning the weekend of September 29-30. This is open to all, men and women, high school age and up. The cost for the 18 holes will be $20.00.

Monday night volleyball continues each Monday night (except holidays) starting at 6:00 p.m. Come on out and have a great time, good fun and friends, and some competition! This is open to all, men and women.

There will be a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center beginning the weekend of September 29-30 for all those interested in playing softball. Men and women, 18 and up are welcome to participate.

There is something for everyone, whether a participant or an encourager! Get out and support ACA sports, and get involved in the ACC sports ministry!

Sports Update Brent Bickhart, Associate Minister/Athletic Director

ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!!

Adventure Christian Church Newsletter Option

You now have the option of receiving the monthly newsletter in e-mail form instead of by regular postal services.

Please send your e-mail address to:

ginny@adventurechristian.com

Visit adventurechristian.com or simply scan this code to be linked directly to

Online Giving Form

Click “Online Giving” tab on bottom right of home page of ACC online

C l i c k Button

Choose fund

Choose amount to give (select preset amount or

enter custom amount)

Enter contact information (name and email required for receipt purposes)

Enter payment information (either credit card or bank account transfer—All information re-

quired)

Then simply click Give!

Adventure

Online

A brand new and simple way to give online

from computer or any mobile device 24/7

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Fall Festival

Wednesday October 31st

Put it on your calendar because our kids — and the kids of the community — will enjoy a great time of fun and fellowship in this huge Halloween alternative program. This is one of ACC’s major kid events that we put on each year, so get ready for it. Tammy Wanless will be in town to help Yvonne Johnson put it all together. More details to follow.

For Your Calendar….. Paul Todd in Concert Wednesday, December 19 Paul Todd is not only coming back this year, but it’s even better with the addition of a second concert! The matinee show will be from 3:30 to 5pm, with a reprise from 6:30 to 8pm. The regular Wed. night dinner will be available between, for all to share before or after your concert of choice. You won’t want to miss it!

Our Next “Discover the Adventure” Class Sunday November 11, 12:15 in the Gym

Discover the Adventure classes are intended for anyone who has questions about ACC. They are also a prerequisite for membership in the church. The class includes a great fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings. In this class we encourage questions on any subject related to the church, its history, or teachings. Questions about our non-denominational structure, why we have communion each weekend, and the church’s historic roots are just some of those that will be answered. Our entire staff will be present too, so you’ll meet all of them and hear a brief synopsis of their ministries. If you have not yet attended, please let the office know that you wish to, by calling 343-9020, or by signing one of the invitations that will be in the bulletin for the two weekends before the class.

Keeping you in the

Roving Reporter News

Q-What is the most exciting thing going on around ACC or ACA right now, to you personally?

A-That the Café now has WIFI! And we also now have Christian books for sale, as well as the ACC T-shirts! Come check us out,

and hang out for a while with your laptops!

Joanna Kellermeyer- ACC staff person, and volunteer coordinator of the Café Ministry

A-That the students in my Graphic Arts & Yearbook Class will be going on a field trip to Full Sail University in Or-

lando which is the cutting edge place in America to learn everything about media technology.

Detto Mongiovi- ACA computer teacher, elementary to high school

A-That we have a co-ed bowling team this year! David Osborn- ACA 7th grade student

A-That we now offer assorted salads such as Greek, Cobb, Taco, etc at lunch time by pre-orders, and soon may be offering

the same on Wednesday PMs if pre-ordered. We are lovin’ offering these tasty AND healthy choices. Pushing the

HEALTHY!

Yvonne Johnson- ACLC kitchen crew leader

A-Getting to know all our new students and their little idiosyncrasies and their personalities. John Kreutzer- ACA’s new English and Drama Middle School and High School teacher

A-That I am finally HERE at the Christian school. I had wanted to be here for a long time, ever since I attended the

church. I have met a lot of new friends.

Arrieona Estes - 5th grade student, new this year

A-Definitely, no doubt about it: volleyball. This is a first year for me and I’m lovin’ it. I wish I was better at spiking, but at 5’3”

that’s not happening yet!

Monette Young- ACA 5th grade student

Great answers, eh? Cheryl Dykstra, your Roving Reporter

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“SEE YOU AT THE POLE”- STUDENT LED PRAYER AT ADVENTURE

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

SEPTEMBER 2012

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The Adventure Is Here!

3800 State Road 19, Tavares, FL 32778 † 352-343-9020 † www.adventurechristian.com

Ministerial Staff: Doug Dykstra, Lead Minister (x11) Brent Bickhart, Assoc Minister/Athletic Dir (x22)

Morry Osborn, Minister of Administration (x14) Brandon Roberts, Creative Arts Minister (x21)

Kerry Kellermeyer, Visitation Minister (x10)

Joanna Kellermeyer, Women’s Ministry Dir (x13) Yvonne Johnson, Children’s Director (941-720-0208)

Other Staff: Cheryl Dykstra, Office Mgr/Learning Center Admin (x12)

Carol Frisbie, Administrative Assistant (x10) Ginny Leonard, Financial Administrator (x13)

Adventure Christian Academy & Learning Center Staff:

Gary Johnson, Academy Director (742-4543)

Renee Cohn, Academy Secretary (742-4543) Michelle Hanson, Academy Office Mgr (742-4543)

Michelle Osborn, Learning Center Director (508-5501)

Donna Stephens, Learning Center Secretary (508-5501)

Service Times Saturday Music Style: Contemporary 7:00p Sunday Music Style: Traditional 9:00a

Sunday Music Style: Everyone’s 10:45a

NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE

PAID LEESBURG, FL

PERMIT NO. 1027

Adventure Christian Church Mailing/Physical Address 3800 State Road 19 Tavares, FL 32778 Change Service Requested

GPS & Emergency Vehicle Address 3701 N Eichelberger Rd Tavares, FL 32778

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Life Group Bible Study Times Nursery to Adult: Saturday 6:00p

Sunday 8:00, 10:00, 10:30a Wednesday 6:30p

Various Weekday Life Groups On-site or in Homes

Adventure Christian Academy Phone: (352)742-KIDS Fax: (352) 343-3820 academy.adventurechristian.com (no www.)

Adventure Christian Learning Center 1650 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares Phone: (352)508-5501 Fax: (352) 508-5505

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Phone: (352)343-9020 www.adventurechristian.com

E-mail: minister@adventurechristian.com