The Christian Messenger

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ

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

May 12, 2013

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.

New Small Group: UNSTUCK Sunday Nights/ 6:00 P.M @ the Seevers home! Introductory Night: May 19th Are you stuck in a rut? Its easy for Christians to find themselves caught up in the life of cluttered schedules, rhythms, and routines dictated by our culture. Many feel stuck in the routine of lifetheir jobs, relationships, and daily circumstances. They know its not the life they dreamed of, and they feel stuck in a life yearning for deeper meaning. The Unstuck Bible study has been designed to help guide you out of the ruts and pitfalls that so often ensnare us all. You will be inspired and equipped through the powerful biblical teaching of Mark Batterson, Francis Chan, Lisa Harper and Rich Stearns.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

Happy Mothers Day to all the daughters of the King! We had a wonderful worship experience in the fellowship hall this past Sunday. I want to thank all those who worked hard to make it possible. We wrapped up our Neighbor series and we looked at the Call of Matthew. We were reminded that after he dropped everything to follow Jesus, he immediately planned a banquet for his friends and had Jesus as the guest of honor. The religious did not understand why Jesus would waste his time on the scum of the earth (sinners). Im afraid not too much has changed since then. It would seem many Christians still dont see the need to spend time with the unchurched. Regardless of whether people agree with our desire to meet outsiders (those who need Jesus) He still calls us to reach them. That is why our attitude is: We will do whatever it takes to reach those who need Jesus. During our second service on Sunday, we decided to host a Matthew dinner on May 19th! We are calling on our church to become aggressive in inviting people they know to this place. On May 19th, we are hosting a spaghetti dinner immediately following our second service. So after we have a chance to meet your friends spiritual needs, we want to provide for their physical needs as well. We will collect donations to offset the cost of the dinner. If anyone from first service wants to join us, we simply ask that you bring a friend that day with you to church and bring them back for the dinner. If you attend first service and plan to join us, there is a sign-up sheet in the coat room. You must sign up today. In His Service, Brad Seevers

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

COMING TRAVEL ADVENTURE: On Wednesday, June 26, were going to Jackson Center, Ohio to see how they build Airstream trailers. The plant only provides group tours at ten oclock in the morning. Therefore, it will be necessary for us to leave here at 7:30 AM on that day. The only cost for this trip will be $5 per person for gas and whatever you want to spend on your lunch. We will be posting a sign-up sheet very soon. Looking ahead: On October 17, we will be going to the LaComedia Dinner Theatre to see a third installment of The Church Basement Ladies. If you are interested in making this trip, you can make your reservations early by contacting me or the church office. The earlier the better! I would like your payment 60 days in advance of the show date. (The cost, per person is $44.00. Remember this includes travel, dinner and the show.)
SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY:

This week (May 12) we will host a special Mystery Speaker. On May 19, we will complete our current series on The Friends of Paul with a study on Demas, the Defector. 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. Please be reminded that we now have activities for children each Sunday evening. WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDIES: Neither of our Wednesday study groups (10 AM & 6:30 PM) will be meeting this week (May 15). We will resume on May 22. We have just begun a study on the book of Colossians. FINAL THOUGHT: A gossip talks about others, an egotist talks about himself and a brilliant conversationalist talks about you.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS May 5, 2013

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Wednesday Weekly Budget Budget Received Chairs Wanda Dickson Memorial Van Fund Building Fund 69 99 51 149 48 23 4,790.00 4,888.55 850.00 150.00 92.00 30.00

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SERVING SCHEDULE May 12, 2013

At the Table 1st Dave Tingler and Dave Riggenbach Dale Rose, Hank Wellman, Serving 1st Ray Ayers, Richard Boyer nd Dale Rose, Serving 2 Nick Hinson, Jacob Neff Dave Tingler Pastor of the week Dale Rose PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st 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 Brenda Hines Frances Trimmer Bill Foss Michelle Czich Hannah Ross and Thea Kallenberg Jean Azbell and Cindy Cox Becky Wellman Kim Seevers Dan Brown Ray Coats Mike Bussey George Lambert

Last week in Childrens Church, we learned about the Ten Commandments. In school, at home and at church we have rules. Sometimes we do not like the rules set before us, however they are only set to help us! God has given us specific rules to follow. Even though we may find it hard at times to follow these rules, He has given them to us because He loves us and wants to keep us safe! Also, last week was our first week of the transition! The kids had a great time in their new worship center! If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask! Hannah

Prayer Requests
Jane King Millie Hoy Ron Ogden Mike Kelly Charlie May Naressa Allen Jack Boardman Roger Wolfe Harold Sain Alberta Ellis Alice Delong Jeane Goldfarb John Dickson Isaiah Hurd Ruth Boyer Evelyn Smith Brian Kellett Barry Walkers Family Linda Bussey Our Troops Sarah Brown Steve St. Clair Unspoken

SERVING SCHEDULE May 19, 2013

At the Table 1 Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon
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SCOTTS THOUGHTS
Philippians 1:3-6 (NLT) Pauls Thanksgiving and Prayer
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Fred Griffith and Tom Puckett Josh Czich, Dan Brown, Ray Coats, Ralph Conrad Josh Czich, Neal Rudolph, Dale Thornton Fred Griffith Josh Czich

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

Brenda Hines Frances Trimmer

Dan and Janet Brown Mitch and Tamatha Shell

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. 4 Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, 5 for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. 6 And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. I want to say thank you to those who participated in the second service this past Sunday. Thanks are also in order for those who were not there but have been praying for this new work to succeed. A special thanks to our leadership for their willingness to step outside of their comfort zone and try something different to expand the kingdom. This service is about partnering together to spread the good news. It is about equipping and empowering all of us to be ambassadors for Christ in our own circles of influence. This is an opportunity to step out on this faith journey together, encouraging one another to use our gifts and abilities to glorify God and invite others to join the journey. You are needed in the kingdom. You are gifted by God for the purpose of building up the body of Christ so we can reach more people. You are being prayed for. You are the answer to someones prayers. I thank God for you, your talents, your abilities, and your encouragement. Join us this Sunday. Be a blessing to each other and to our community. We have begun, and I am certain that God will continue to mold and shape us to carry the gospel to the whole world until Jesus returns. Here We Go!

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

Kay Knode Julie Stuck

David Will Bill Kelly Tim Huffman Mike Cooper

Looking ahead ...

Monday, May 13th Facility Management Meeting, 7pm Thursday, May 16th Missions Meeting, 5pm Tuesday, May 21st Mens Fraternity, 6:30pm Wednesday, May 22nd Elders Meeting, 7:30pm May 24th 27th Family Camp at Round Lake

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 Tracy Eldridge, 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 Answering Lifes Difficult Questions Room 214 Brad Seevers, Teacher Harmony Adult Class God Establishes a Faithful People Room 204 Dave Tingler, Teacher

Need a great mechanic? Theres only one person Ill trust with my sweet ride. Allow me to toot the horn for Tim Eldridge. Tim & Tracy attend here at FACC and he is a Mr. Fixit when it comes to your vehicle. Tim will treat you right! He can fix anything on your car but he also specializes in A/C and Transmission work. If you need to make an appointment, call Tim at 654-1345.

Vacation Bible School June 10-14, 2013

Philothean Adult Class Parables Room 108 Jim Love, Teacher

A Godly Woman 1 Samuel 1

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!