The Christian Messenger

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ

February 24, 2013
115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130
740-654-0626 www.myfacc.com e-mail info@myfacc.com

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.

WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP

Tentative Dates June 25-26, 2013 Approximate cost $120/person Fundraisers will offset costs of the trip. The first fundraiser will be a dinner at the church on Saturday, March 16th. If you are interested, sign-up on the sheet on the bulletin board and Mark Hendricks will contact you with more details.

Sunday, March 10th Daylight Savings Time Begins

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

Today I wrap up my explanation of our CORE VALUES here at FACC. Todays topic pertains to being the SOCIAL CONSCIENCE of the community. Today we live in a world that appears to be more and more walking away from traditional values. Much of the world is not affected by the killing of innocent lives. Sure they are outraged when children are killed in a school and rightfully so. But where is the outrage when day after day innocent children are killed by abortion. Oh I forgot thats a womans right. Today it is becoming more and more acceptable to live together rather than get married. Today I hear people talk more about what it would cost them to be married and how they would lose financial assistance from the government if they did. What about losing your self-respect and an honorable life? Today we are told its alright if youre a homosexual. Contrary to the worldview, the Bible says that this lifestyle is an abomination. So, we will hold to the standard of Biblical marriage and encourage others to honor God by their life choices. And finally, we will treat people of ethnicity the same as God would. His salvation is for all. That is why at Fifth Avenue, 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). We will be the social conscience of Lancaster.

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

We still have some tickets available for the Saturday, March 23 concert at Ohio Christian University, in Circleville. This gospel concert features The Hoppers, The Guardians and The McCrary Family. A sign-up sheet is posted. Tickets are $15 per person. We have just 25 tickets available. Due to our cash commitment, I will need your payment when you sign up. (Watch this spot for an announcement regarding our time of departure.)
HOPPERS CONCERT:
SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY:

Last week we launched a new series of lessons on Friends of Paul. This is a series of studies on Bible characters who were involved in the life of Paul. This week, February 24, we are examining Barnabas, The Supporter (Acts 4:36 & 11:2-24). On March 3, it will be Mark, The Restored and on March 10, James, The Lords Brother. 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: Our two study groups,

meeting at 10:00 am and 6:30 pm, are continuing an examination of the letter to the Ephesians. This week (February 27) we will be looking at chapter 5. We do invite you to be a part of these studies. If you always do what you always did, youll always get what you always got.
FINAL THOUGHT:

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS February 17, 2013

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Wednesday Weekly Budget Budget Received Projector Teen Fund Van Fund 70 86 70 156 68 30 4,790.00 5,236.25 20.00 10.00 20.00

$ $ $ $ $

SERVING SCHEDULE February 24, 2013

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Fred Griffith and Wib Sparks Josh Czich, Hank Wellman, Ray Ayers, Richard Boyer Josh Czich, Mike Bussey, Nick Hinson Fred Griffith Josh Czich

Last week in Childrens Church, we learned about the Tower of Babel. The people in this story, tried to build a tower so that they could be famous. They tried to make it about themselves, when God was the one they should have been worshipping! Sometimes we lose our focus on God and make it about ourselves. (Genesis 11:1-9) Throughout the hustle and bustle of life, let us always keep our eyes on God. Let us never make it about ourselves. And Let Gods light shine through everything we do! The only way that we can do that is to completely die to ourselves and live out each and every day fully for Christ! Showing His love through all of our actions. Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Dick and Marg Shumaker nd 2 Worship Anna Lockhart 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 Bill Foss Mitch and Tamatha Shell Shirley Marsh and Margie Ayers Jean Azbell and Cindy Cox Sue Tingler Julie Stuck

Paul Alexander George Lambert Tim Huffman George Lambert

CRAFT CORNER
Saturday, March 2nd, 9am noon We are crocheting granny squares to be made into afghans for the Foundation Shelters. If you want to learn how to make granny squares to help with this project, if you want to learn how to make a Sashay ruffled scarf, or if you have a project of your own that you are working on come and join the fun!

BOOK NOOK
The Book Nook will not meet in February. Our next meeting will be Monday, March 25th, at 6:30pm and will discuss Band of Sisters. This book is in the church library! Check it out and join the fellowship!

SERVING SCHEDULE March 3, 2013

At the Table 1 Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon
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SCOTTS THOUGHTS
Outreach and evangelism are not the same thing. In most cases if things work out the way we hope, the two will overlap and the results are powerful and amazing. In many cases, however much we try, outreach and evangelism get blurred into an unfortunate mess I call recruitment. Like most things that turn out badly, the issue is one of focus. Outreach is pure. It is simple. It is love. It is seeking to be a blessing to others and expecting absolutely nothing in return. That is also why it is difficult for us to do. Consider the following text from Matthew chapter 5:
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Larry Bussey and Tom Puckett Patrick Wersell, Dan Brown, Ray Coats, Ralph Conrad Patrick Wersell, Jacob Neff, Neal Rudolph Larry Bussey Patrick Wersell

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Ray and Mary Alice Coats 2nd Worship Michelle Czich GREETERS 1st Worship 2nd Worship Dan and Janet Brown Neal Rudolph

NURSERY Sunday School Laura Wersell and Courtney Beiter 2nd Worship Samantha Hendricks & Courtney Beiter VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Judy Gardner Michelle Czich David Will Carmel Marsh Mike Cooper Mike Cooper

You have heard the law that says, Love your neighbor[r] and hate your enemy. 44 But I say, love your enemies![s] Pray for those who persecute you! 45 In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. God blesses everyone, and so should we. Showing kindness to a sinner does not justify or condone their sin, but it does demonstrate Gods love and may open the door to a relationship that results in an opportunity to share Jesus and invite salvation. Outreach is often hindered by the assumption that there are strings attached, or obligations that come with the blessing. To those outside of Christ this is a major barrier because it is seen as manipulation. God loves us all, whether we accept His love or not. As people who wear the name of Jesus, we would do well to remember Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. John 13:35.

Ray and I wish to thank each one of our Church Family for helping us thru the difficult time of Rays illness. There is not space enough to thank each person for their support. A special thanks to Brad and Dave for their visits and prayer, everyone who visited us in the hospital and at home, for the food that helped sustain us. It helped that I didnt have to take time out of a busy day to shop and cook. Thanks to the men who delivered the lift chair. What a blessing to have such a loving and caring family. If I have missed anyone, be sure that we thank you too. Again, thank you from the depths of our heart. ~ Ray and Mary Alice Coats

Prayer Requests
Jane King Jim Hoff Ray Coats Ron Ogden Naressa Allen Our Troops Family of Ann Wince Barbara Benadum Dorothy Henderly Barbara Kerr John Dickson Alice Delong Jeane Goldfarb Wanda Dickson Sarah Brown

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 Preschool (Ages 3-6) God the Creator Room 105 Marie Huffman, Teacher Early Elementary (Kindergarten 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 Old Testament Survey 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 "God as He Longs for You to See Him" Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Hearing Gods Word Room 205 Adult Class The Attributes of God 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

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.

HOUSEWARMING SHOWER
Phyllis Bussey is coordinating a Housewarming Shower for Hannah Martin, who will be moving to Lancaster after graduation. Items that Hannah needs are: Kitchen supplies Pots/pans Silverware Pot holders/kitchen towels Bath towels Laundry supplies Iron/ironing board Cleaning supplies Vacuum Microwave Tool set Furniture TV stand Dresser Bookshelves Coffee table Sheets for a double bed Rubbermaid items

These items can be new or gently used. A date for the shower will be announced soon! Watch the Messenger for more details. If you have a large item you would like to donate, or if you have any questions, contact Phyllis Bussey.

Bearing With One Another

Colossians 3 Brad Seevers preaching

Core Values...
Values central to the life, mission and vision of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ are:

Sermon Notes ________________________

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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!

Library Spotlight

The Legend of the Sand Dollar by Chris Auer is an early reader or a Mommy and Me book. Eight-year-old Kerry loves the ocean. But on this visit to the beach, she discovers a little-known treasure and learns of the story of Easter revealed in the sand dollar. Now you and your child can discover the story behind this small ocean treasure as stunning illustrations from the backdrop for this familiar seaside legend. Seen through the eyes of children, The Legend of the Sand Dollar shares the timeless hope of resurrection and new life the promise of Easter.

Christy by Catherine Marshall is for adult readers. Christy Huddleston left home at 19 to teach school in the Smoky Mountains. There she came to know and love the wild mountain people with their fierce pride, their dark superstitions, their terrible poverty, their yearning for beauty and truth. Christ found her faith severely challenged in these primitive surroundings; and, confronted with two young men of unique strengths and needs, she found her own growing yearnings challenged by love. Stop in the library and check out a good book! **********************************************************

We will no longer be doing blood pressure checks on the first Sunday of each month. If you would like to have your blood pressure checked while at church, please see Cindy Cox, Mark Hendricks, Tyler Hendricks, Bev Puckett, or Julie Stuck.

March 2013
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 Self-Defense Class 6pm 3 Small Group at Huffmans, 6pm 10 Daylight Savings Time Begins Carriage Court Service, 2pm 17 Small Group at Huffmans, 6pm 18 Facility Management, 7pm 19 Dorcas Society, noon 4 5 6 Mens Fraternity, Seniors Bible Study, 6:30pm 10am/6:30pm 12 13 Seniors Bible Study, 10am/6:30pm Elders Meeting, 7:30pm 20 7 8 Foundation Dinner

SATURDAY
2 Craft Workshop 9-noon 9

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16 Whitewater Rafting Fundraising Dinner

No morning or evening Bible Study

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25 Book Nook, 6:30pm

Mens Fraternity, 6:30pm 26 27 Seniors Bible Study, 10am/6:30pm

21 Central OH Bean Supper at Heath Church of Christ Missions 5pm 28

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23 Keenagers Trip ~ Gospel Concert at Ohio Christian University 30

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31 Food Pantry Sunday

Mark your calendar Vacation Bible School June 10-14, 2013

The birthday list for March is on the bulletin board in the coat room.