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115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130

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October 14, 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.

Marriage Seminar: Becoming Soul Mates

Are you ready to transform your relationship?

Saturday, October 27 ~ 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Worthington Christian Church

Today is the last day to register for this seminar. See Brad if you are interested in attending.

Saturday, October 27th 9:00am-3:00pm Ages: K-5th On Saturday, October 27th from 9:00am-3:00pm we will be having a Fall Festival for ages K-5th! (This will take place at the same date and time of the Marriage Seminar. So parents: If you plan on attending the seminar you can just drop your kids off at the beginning and pick them up at the end!)We will be watching a movie, playing games, winning prizes and having fun!! Lunch will be provided. So, round up all the kids in your neighborhood and come out to the 2012 Fall Festival!

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

I want to begin by making you aware of a unique ministry opportunity. We have various needs amongst our elderly that find themselves to be homebound. For some, they have no family nearby who can assist them while for others they need to be able to go and run errands while someone sits with their loved one. Such is the case of Norma Jean George. She and Ed have gone through many life changes over the past several months. Norma is looking for someone who can help sit with Ed while she goes to do a few errands around town. If you can help, please call her. Or you can call the church office and we will get you in contact with her. 2 Corinthians 1:4 saysHe comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. Those who have been blessed can bless others in return. Wow! What a concept to live by. Thank you for considering this need. Now on to a different consideration. For the one who is testing me with the fall festival candy on my doorknob, I want you to know I have not opened the bag. Yet! Hannah warned you! In His Service, Brad

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

NOVEMBER ACTIVITY: Watch this spot for an announcement! SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: The theme, this week (10/14), comes from II Corinthians 3:7-18 and it is The Wonder Of It All (II Cor. 3:1-6). On October 21 the theme is Dont Lose Heart (II Corinthians 4:1-18). If you are not involved in a small group, on Sunday evenings, I encourage you to join us. Communion is available for those who desire. Also, remember that we now have activities for children each Sunday evening. WEDNESDAYS: This week (October 17) classes will resume at the regular times, 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM. We are looking at The Church Through The Ages. Why not join us for these sessions? FINAL THOUGHT: The truest measure of a man is found somewhere between the opinion of his mother and the opinion of his mother-in-law.

SCOTTS THOUGHTS
When was the last time you were just awed by God? When did you last find yourself overwhelmed by his majesty, his transcendence, or his amazing love? We often sing songs declaring all of these things, and scripture is filled with reflections of the attributes of God, yet sometimes we allow a disconnect to develop. We are aware of these characteristics in an intellectual sense, but are hard pressed to move beyond that intellectual level. Sometimes we have a tendency to move through worship without taking time to worship, to be moved by prayer or a passage of scripture, a song or a prompting of the divine, into a moment of intimacy where we see some aspect of God in a new light and are brought to our knees. If it has been a while since you found yourself awestruck by who God is and what He is doing in your life, stop what you are doing and find time to see what He is doing. He desires your adoration, He deserves your praise. Genuine worship is not an exercise of intellect or participation in specific activities but a surrender of self to be overwhelmed by God. Lord help us to slow down and take time to truly meet with you, fall facedown and worship. Last week in Childrens Church we learned about Thankfulness. The kids listed what they were thankful for, from BBQ chicken to friends and family. While listening to what these young kids are thankful for, it reminded me that as adults we sometimes forget to thank God for the small things in life. Throughout this Holiday season let us remember to be thankful for the big and the little things that God blesses us with every day. I am very thankful for everyone here and all you have done for me! Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love endures forever. Psalms 136:1 **A basket will be at the Kid Zone from now until the Fall Festival on October 27th, so drop off any candy Donations there. Thank you! Also, Anyone that would like to help out by volunteering for the Fall Festival please see me! Hannah

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS October 7, 2012

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Wednesday (10/03) No classes Weekly Budget Budget Received Womens Extravaganza Van Fund Dorothy Herman Memorial (Van Fund) 84 88 72 160 51 n/a 4,633.00 4,837.50 20.00 587.00 460.00

Today Carriage Court Service 2:00 p.m.

Dorcas Meeting The next Dorcas meeting will be held at the church on Tuesday, October 16th, at noon. We welcome all ladies who are interested in joining our group. Hostesses are Jeanne Noble and Ruth Andrews.

$ $ $ $ $

SERVING SCHEDULE October 14, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Fred Griffith and Patrick Wersell Tim Huffman, Dan Brown, Ray Coats, Ralph Conrad Tim Huffman, Jacob Neff, Tom Puckett, Neal Rudolph David Riggenbach Tim Huffman

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1 Worship 2nd Worship GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1ST Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Dick Shumaker Carmel Marsh Mike Bussey Jim Puckett Mary Alice Coats Deb Cooper Hannah Ross and Reta Conrad Nick and Tracy Hinson Jack and Evelyn Hardwick Dick and Marg Shumaker
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Mark Your Calendar

Tuesday, October 16th Mens Fraternity, 6:30pm Wednesday, October 17th Elders/Deacons Meeting, 7:30pm Monday, October 22nd Book Nook, 6:30pm Facility Management Meeting, 7:00pm Sunday, October 28th Food Pantry Sunday

Jeanne Noble Julie Stuck

SERVING SCHEDULE October 21, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Larry Bussey and Dick Shumaker Dale Rose, Don Gardner, Jack Hardwick, Bill Kelly Dale Rose, Ned Tomlinson, Rod Troutman, Mike Bussey Tom Puckett Dale Rose Jeanne Noble Julie Stuck

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

Ray and Mary Alice Coats George and Alberta Ellis Laura Wersell and Thea Kallenberg Tracy Eldridge and Marie Huffman Mary Alice Coats Kim Seevers

The October hero of the month is Austin Spangler. Austin is a Specialist in the Army. He was deployed to Afghanistan for 9-10 months on September 11th. He will be training the Afghanistan police to take over when the United States military leaves. Austin and his wife are expecting their little son in December. Austins birthday is October 27th. He is the son of Valerie Francisco and the grandson of Dale Thornton. Austins address is:

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

Dan Brown Bill Kelly Josh Czich Dick Shumaker

We want to express our sympathy to Dick and Marg Shumaker on the passing of Dicks mother, Bessie Shumaker, on October 6th. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

SPC SPANGLER, AUSTIN CCO3-187 IN COP BOWRI TANA FOB SALERNO APO AE 09314 The box of goodies has been sent to ROTC Thomas R. Grabaskas.

Prayer Requests
Ron Ogden Wib Sparks Our Troops Don Taylor Jane King Sharon Britch Wanda Dickson Lonnie Ratliff Stacy Byers Bill Fricker Buddy Conrad Ed and Norma George Barbara Benadum Andy and Jen May Eddie Smiths Family Wendy Garabrandt John Alan Wood Jeane Goldfarb Barbara Kerr Naressa Allen Sharon Carter Cecil Kiser Joann Venetta Mark Hartman Ashley Cates Nita Snyder Cindy Moore Barry Walker

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@newchurches.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 306 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

"Jesus . Rules Matthew 23

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!