The Christian Messenger

115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130

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

August 19, 2012

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

On September 1, we have an opportunity to hike the Blackhand Gorge Trail in Newark, OH and raise money for the National Center for Children and Families as well as support a local charity. We are looking for a team or teams of 6 to 10 people. You may hike the entire trail out and back for a total of 8.5 miles or any increment that you would like. This trail is 4.25 miles in length and there is parking available at both ends. This is in conjunction with One Voice Trekking. The fee for each team is $300. If the teams have 10 people that will be $30 per person. We also ask that you bring a canned food item to benefit a local food pantry. If you are unable to hike with us but would like to contribute toward the fee that would be a wonderful way to assist this charity that ministers to children and families in need. We will meet at the church building at 8 a.m. If you would like to participate, a signup sheet will be posted on the bulletin board or you may contact Scott Brown.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

Hi Everyone! Allow me to say thanks for all those who recognized my birthday and our anniversary this past week. Your kind words were greatly appreciated. We love the church! Our love for the church got me to thinking about this verse. Matthew 16:18 - Upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it! There are two things to consider The church is ALIVE! The Church is a living, breathing, growing organism--not an organization, hobbled by ironclad traditions! (Read 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4.) Each part of the human body has its part to play. There is no "hierarchy" in the body's parts. Ultimately, the "head" (brain) "calls all the shots" for the proper functioning of the body. The church must be built on the SOLID ROCK! Christ alone is the foundation. The foundation for the Church was laid with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the building began with the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2). Because the power of death was broken at the cross, the building of the church will go on, living stone by living stone, until the building is complete. The gates of hell will not prevail against it. May we be known for having a faith that is alive and built on the firm foundation, the Solid Rock, Jesus Christ. Brad

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

LAST CHANCE: Today (August 19) is your final opportunity to sign up for our August 22 trip to Mansfield and a visit to BibleWalk. We still have seats available and would love to have you join us. This is an inspirational presentation of the Bible in a life size wax museum. Our departure time is 8:00 am. The cost for travel and admission is just $10 per person. Following our tour, we will be having lunch at the Der Dutchman Restaurant, in Bellville. They offer a lunch buffet or you may order from the menu. A sign-up sheet is posted. Early payment will be appreciated. NEW HORIZONS RETREAT: You may still register for this senior activity which is held at the North Terrace Church of Christ, in Zanesville. However, registration will now be $25 per person. The folks at North Terrace have always provided an excellent program, entertainment and food. The date, this year, is Tuesday, September 11. The registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Our departure time is 7:30 am and our return, approximately, mid-afternoon. A sign-up sheet is now posted (along with registration forms). Complete a registration form and give it to me, along with your registration fee. Do this early, as registrations are limited. WEDNESDAYS: Our 10:00 am & 6:30 pm study groups will be returning on September 12. Our topic, for the first several weeks, will be The Church Through The Centuries. I do hope you will plan to join us.
SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY:

SCOTTS THOUGHTS
Over the next several weeks I will be exploring the idea of worship as a lifestyle that honors God, encourages our brothers and sisters in Christ, guards our hearts against temptation and enables an evangelistic fulfillment of the great commission. When we as Christ followers fill our days with prayer and heartfelt worship, we have set our minds on things above and engaged in a mindset that gives us a different perspective. This provides us a basis for inexpressible joy and peace that passes understanding in whatever circumstance we face. When we understand that giving our lives to Jesus means total surrender, we have freedom to declare His worth in everything we face. More on this topic in the coming weeks.. In and for Him, Scott

In August, these sessions are being replaced with some very special guest speakers. I urge you to be a part of these Sunday evening events. FINAL THOUGHT: The real worth of a person is determined by what that person does when there is nothing to do.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS August 12, 2012

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Weekly Budget Budget Received Van Fund n/c 98 78 176 51 $ 4,633.00 $ 5,963.55 $ 50.00

The August military hero of the month is Sgt. Nathaniel J. Grabaskas. Sgt. Grabaskas joined the U.S. Army in February, 2009. After successfully completing Airborne Training in July, 2009, Sgt. Grabaskas was assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vincenza, Italy. During that two year assignment he deployed to Afghanistan for a year in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2010, Sgt. Grabaskas was awarded both Soldier of the Month and Soldier of the Year Sgt. Grabaskas is presently serving his 2nd deployment to Afghanistan as a Tactical Explosive Detection Dog Handler. He and his dog, Laika, are attached to the 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion. Sgt. Grabaskas is the grandson of Richard and Bertha Boyer. Sgt. Grabaskas, Nathaniel TEDD 12-504 PIR 1.82 ABN APO AE 09323

SERVING SCHEDULE August 19, 2012

At the Table 1st Larry Bussey and Dick Shumaker Tim Huffman, Dan Brown, Serving 1st Ray Coats, Ralph Conrad Dave Riggenbach and Mike Cooper At the Table 2nd Tim Huffman, Neal Rudolph, Serving 2nd Dale Thornton, Ned Tomlinson Larry Bussey Pastor of the week Tim Huffman PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Denise Baird nd 2 Worship George and Alberta Ellis GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship

Dorcas Ladies An outing is planned at Lois Wallaces home on Tuesday, August 28th. The van will leave the church at 10:30 a.m. All ladies are welcome to attend.

Thea Kallenberg and Judy Smith Dick and Marg Shumaker

Laura Wersell and Thea Kallenberg Nick and Tracy Hinson

Book Nook
The next meeting of the Book Nook is Monday, September 24th, at 6:30 p.m. The book for the September meeting is Home to Harmony by Philip Gulley. The Island of Heavenly Daze by Angela Hunt and Lori Copeland is the book for the October 22nd meeting. Both of these books are in the church library. This would be a great time to visit the library, borrow the book, and join the Book Nook for a great time of Christian fellowship.

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

Shirley Marsh Kim Seevers

Paul Alexander Bill Kelly George Lambert Jim Puckett

All are welcome at the Book Nook!

Ron Ogden Wib Sparks Our Troops Don Taylor

Sharon Britch Wanda Dickson Stacy Byers Leona Stokes

Ed and Norma George Dorothy Herman Richard E. Boyer John & Sharon Swartz

Jeane Goldfarb Barbara Kerr Naressa Allen Irene Shelt

Holly Angus Karen Cupp Penny Crook Eileen Raymer

Prayer Requests

SERVING SCHEDULE August 26, 2012

At the Table 1 Serving 1st At the Table 2nd Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon
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Fred Griffith and Patrick Wersell Dale Rose, Don Gardner, Jack Hardwick, Bill Kelly Tom Puckett and Patrick Hinson Dale Rose, Rod Troutman, Mike Bussey, Josh Czich Tom Puckett Dale Rose

MAYWOOD MISSION FOOD PANTRY

Maywood Mission provides a food pantry for community members in need. Donations for the food pantry can be left at the entrance by the nursery door on Sunday, August 26th

Items needed for the pantry:

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

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Denise Baird nd 2 Worship George and Alberta Ellis GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship

Larry and Jane King George and Alberta Ellis

Shirley Marsh and Margie Ayers Tracy Eldridge and Marie Huffman

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

Mark your calendar

Mary Alice Coats Julie Stuck

Wednesday, August 22nd Elders/Deacons Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 23rd Missions Ministry Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 27th Facility Management Meeting, 7p.m. Wednesday, August 29th Instant Response Meeting/Ice Cream Social

Dick Shumaker Carmel Marsh Jim Puckett Dick Shumaker

Many dishes were left here following church activities. Please check in the Benevolent Room to see if any of them belong to you.

100 Crosses This Tuesday, August 21, we are encouraging anyone who can cut, staple or prime wooden crosses to be at the church pole barn no later than 5:30 p.m. At our Sunday school picnic, Lowell shared a goal of assembling 100 crosses for people to place in a strategic spot in their lawn or flower beds to remind our community that this was a nation founded upon Christian principles. Christianity is under attack more and more these days so if you want to play a role in making your faith more visible, then join us for a fun gathering for an hour or two. We hope to see you Tuesday.

WELCOME TO FIFTH AVENUE! At FACC, we focus on loving God, loving people, and turning the world upside down.

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) Who is Jesus? 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 Women of the Bible Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Built Upon the Rock: The Church Room 205 Tom Puckett, Teacher Adult Class 1st Peter Room 214 Brad Seevers, Teacher

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.

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Sunday, September 9th In concert at both Sunday morning worship services

Harmony Adult Class God Establishes a Faithful People Room 204 Dave Tingler, Teacher Philothean Adult Class Parables Room 108 Jim Love, Teacher

Q & A about Hell & Satan

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.

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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!