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115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130

740-654-0626 www.myfacc.com e-mail info@myfacc.com

September 23, 2012

Brad Seevers Senior Minister (740-550-9882) David Tingler Associate Minister Scott Brown Worship & Outreach Minister 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.

Ladies Holiday Extravaganza 2012

Saturday, October 6th 9am 1:30pm
Continental breakfast, workshops, catered luncheon, and a presentation of opportunities to serve in Womens Ministries. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in the church parlor before Sunday School today. This is the last day to purchase tickets. All ladies are welcome and encouraged to attend this gathering.

HANNAH MARTIN APPROVED In our congregational meeting, September 16, Hannah Martin was approved to become our part-time Director of Childrens Ministries. She received a 95% approval and will begin employment this weekend (September 23).

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

You should have received a call this week indicating that our members overwhelmingly voted to have Hannah Martin as our new Childrens Director. We are so excited to have Hannah Martin here for her first weekend of service. Hannah has begun planning for her work with our children up through fifth grades and we hope you will make her feel welcome. One of our more pressing needs is to find appropriate housing for Hannah as she will need a place to stay each Friday and Saturday evenings. While hosting her, it will also be necessary to provide for her meals. She will leave on Sunday evenings after her responsibilities with our childrens ministry have been fulfilled. We are seeking to find single females, senior citizens, or families of children or teens to host her while she is in town. We would like to find six who would keep her for one month at a time and who would also provide her meals for her while in town. This is a great opportunity to meet a need for a sister in Christ and for any of our parents who would like to have their children to be around a great Christian influence. If you can help, please call me as soon as possible and share with us what month you could help meet this need. My number is 740.550.9882. Thanks for showing hospitality and for helping make a Hannahs ministry possible here in Lancaster. In His Service, Brad

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

OCTOBER KEENAGERS EVENT: On Friday, October 12, we are traveling to Jackson, Ohio and the Bob Evans Farm Festival. We will be departing at 8:00 AM and returning in the late afternoon. The cost for transportation and admission is $9.00 per person. (Payable when you sign up.) Those attending will assume responsibility for their lunch on the grounds. A sign-up sheet has been posted.
SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY:

This week we are continuing our current series from the book of II Corinthians. This week the study will be Restoring The Backslider (II Corinthians 2:5-11). On September 30, the theme is The Quest For Peace Of Mind (II Cor. 2:12-17). If you are not involved in a small group, on Sunday evenings, I encourage you to join us. WEDNESDAYS: This week we will continue our study on The Church Through The Centuries. I do invite you to join us for the 10:00 AM or 6:30 PM sessions. FINAL THOUGHT: It seems that no matter what you do, someone always knew that you would.

SCOTTS THOUGHTS
For the past several weeks these articles have focused on worship. For the next few they will center on outreach. The term outreach has been defined in the American Heritage Dictionary as a systematic attempt to provide services beyond conventional limits, as to particular segments of a community. As we consider outreach in a Christian context, the particular segment of the community we seek to impact is primarily the unchurched, or those who have no relationship with Jesus. This may involve getting pretty far outside of our comfort zone and going beyond conventional limits. Many of us are uncomfortable in new environments, around new people or doing different things. This is part of the challenge in that outreach involves being out in the community and reaching beyond our walls to make a positive difference in people who are probably different from us. Father, help us to see past differences and recognize the love you feel for all mankind and help us, to not be willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

We want to express our sympathy to the family of Dorothy Herman who passed away on Tuesday, September 18th. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS September 16, 2012

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Wednesday (09/19) Weekly Budget Budget Received Projector Van Fund 102 95 76 171 42 34 4,633.00 4,114.00 90.00 100.00

The September military hero of the month is ROTC Cadet Thomas Grabaskas who is the grandson of Richard and Bertha Boyer. ROTC Thomas R. Grabaskas 233 RASCHE Blacksburg, VA 24060-0002

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2013 Budget
All ministries are asked to turn in a budget request for 2013. Requests need to be turned in by Sunday, October 7th to Julie Stuck or to the church office. Barbara Benadum is at Homestead Nursing Home and would appreciate your cards and visits: 1900 E. Main St., Room 110 Lancaster, OH 43130 Mark Your Calendar .
Monday, September 24th Facility Management Meeting, 7pm Thursday, September 27th Missions Ministry Meeting, 5:30pm Sunday, September 30th Food Pantry Sunday

SERVING SCHEDULE September 23, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1
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Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon

Larry Bussey and Ralph Conrad Dale Rose, Don Taylor, Jerry Baker, Ray Coats Dale Rose, Jacob Neff, Tom Puckett, Neal Rudolph Larry Bussey Dale Rose

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

Sue Tingler

Don Taylor and Dorothy Henderly George and Alberta Ellis

Hannah Ross and Reta Conrad Tracy Eldridge and Marie Huffman

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

Judy Gardner Julie Stuck

Dick Shumaker Ray Coats Jim Puckett George Lambert

Ron Ogden Wib Sparks Our Troops Don Taylor Karen Hines Ashley Cates

Sharon Britch Wanda Dickson Wahneta Barnes Sherry Rauch Kathy Thorson Stacy Byers

Ed and Norma George Dorothy Hermans Family Nathan Grabaskas Barbara Benadum Andy and Jen May

Jeane Goldfarb Barbara Kerr Naressa Allen Sharon Swartz Bonnie Aultman Cindy Moore

Jane King Irene Shelt John Swartz Roger Wolfe Mike Swartz Nita Snyder

Prayer Requests

SERVING SCHEDULE September 30, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Fred Griffith and Tim Huffman Patrick Wersell, Dick Shumaker, Ralph Conrad, Bill Kelly Patrick Wersell, Dale Thornton, Ned Tomlinson, Rod Troutman Fred Griffith Patrick Wersell

Book Nook
After a summer break, the Book Nook will resume on Monday, September 24th, at 6:30 p.m. The book for the September meeting is Home to Harmony by Philip Gulley. This book is in our church library check it out and then join us! We discuss the book and any other thoughts that come up! All are welcome at the Book Nook. Join us for a time of fun and fellowship.

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

Sue Tingler

Ruth Andrews and Jeanne Noble Linda Daubenmire and Norma Holtom

Laura Wersell and Thea Kallenberg Courtney Beiter and Cindy Cox

Today 80th Birthday Party (Open Reception) for Rita Balser Hewitt 2-4pm in the Fellowship Hall

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

Janet Brown Kelly Maffit

David Will Bill Kelly George Lambert Jim Puckett

Fall Retreat
On October 12-14 there will be a fall retreat in Findlay, OH at Camp Berry. This retreat is based on Kyle Idlemans Not a Fan study that we are offering as a small group as well as forming the basis for our current sermon series. The cost for the weekend is $30 per person and includes meals and lodging. This will be a great opportunity to study with other Christians, make new friends, worship and fellowship in a wonderful setting. See Scott Brown for details or call him @ (740) 475-7721. Space is somewhat limited so reserve your spot as soon as possible.

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 214 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

Decision or Commitment John 3: 1-11

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!