The Christian Messenger

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ

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

July 14, 2013

Brad Seevers Senior Minister (740-550-9882) David Tingler Associate 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.

Christmas in July Craft Corner Saturday, July 20th ~ 9am 2pm

Come join us and make rick rack garland for your Christmas tree. Bring a skein or two of 4-ply Christmas yarn and a size G crochet hook. Other Christmas ornaments will also be available to make. Bring your own lunch and drink. All are welcome! 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Come and join the fun!

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

This past Sunday was the beginning of a new season here at Fifth, at least during our second service. It was our first Sunday without Scott and Sarah. I know that our volunteers had to be apprehensive as they planned and led the service without them, but they did a wonderful job. It is always good to be stretched (challenged) to move beyond what is comfortable because it spurs on growth in our walk with the Lord. We have no idea how long it will take to replace Scott as our Worship Minister, but I am confident in our Lord that He will bring us exactly who we need. In the meantime, it will require us to be patient. I know some may not understand why we need to hire someone in the future. I would encourage you to join us one Sunday for our second service and check out the new faces. No matter which service you attend, we have a need to reach lost people and it is for that reason we will search diligently to find someone that fits what we are trying to accomplish at Fifth because lost people matter to Jesus. The gospel is universal in scope. It isn't for one group or one race or one nation. It is for everyone. That is why Jesus tells us to GO to the WORLD with the GOSPEL. He wants us to be His hands and feet that others might be won. C. S. Lewis said, "There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, 'Thy will be done,' and those to whom God says, in the end, 'Thy will be done.' All that are in Hell, choose it. Without that selfchoice there could be no hell." God wants to save people. It is His heart to bring people to a saving faith in Jesus. His means of accomplishing that is through you and me. There is no plan B. Will you help Him? In His Service, Brad

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

NEW HORIZONS RETREAT: This gathering, for seniors, is held, annually, at the North Terrace Church of Christ in Zanesville. The date is September 10 and the theme is Bring A Friend. This years program features Jim Book, Jeff Bullock, Tom Shelton and the musical group, 64 to Grayson. Registration is just $20 per person, if in by August 20 (Registration includes lunch). If you bring a friend who has not attended before, they may attend for just $10. A sign-up sheet is posted. You will find registration forms on the bulletin board. Complete one and pass it, along with your registration, to me, for forwarding to North Terrace. LaCOMEDIA DINNER THEATRE: This adventure features an excellent buffet lunch and a matinee performance of The Church Basement Ladies: A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement. The date is Thursday, October 17 and the time of departure is 8:15am. This trip is KeenAger sponsored but it is open to anyone who would like to go. The cost for the show, dinner and transportation is just $44 per person. At this time, we have filled all 28 reservations. However, we have added a stand-by list to our sign-up sheet as we often have cancellations. Due to personal scheduling, I am asking that you get your payment to me by August 5, or sooner, if you choose. SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: This week (July 14), we continue our series, Seven Lessons From Judges. The title is Samson: Strong or Weak? (Judges 13-16). This series will conclude on July 18 with, When A Nation Forgets God (Judges 17:6, 21:25). I continue to encourage your attendance, if you are not involved in a small group. Please remember that we have activities for children each Sunday evening. Also, Communion is available at this service. WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDIES: We are in the midst of our summer break but we will return to these meetings after Labor Day. FINAL THOUGHT: The only thing more annoying than a precocious child is its mother and grandmother.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS July 7, 2013

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Weekly Budget Budget Received Round Lake Camp Registration Van Fund 91 99 49 148 50 4,790.00 3,437.00 115.00 94.00

$ $ $ $

SERVING SCHEDULE July 14, 2013

At the Table 1st Fred Griffith and Dave Riggenbach Josh Czich, Ralph Conrad, Serving 1st Don Gardner, Bill Kelly Josh Czich Serving 2nd Fred Griffith Pastor of the week Josh Czich 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 Donna Cupler Donna Cupler

Last week in Childrens Church we learned about Wisdom. The Lord asked King Solomon what he wanted. King Solomon could have asked for anything! In class we thought about some things we would have asked for: a hot tub, a mansion, or a neverending supply of Lasagna! However, King Solomon didnt ask for any of these things, he asked for Wisdom! Sometimes we get in situations where we wish that we had Solomons Wisdom as well. But, if we pray and ask God to give us wisdom in these situations, He will help us. I challenged the students and I will challenge the congregation as well: ask God to grant you wisdom in every situation, and Seek Him first in everything that you do! It is far too easy to rely on ourselves. I catch myself all of the time getting stressed out and running around like crazy. Then I realize that I hadnt prayed or asked God to help me. We need to involve God in everything we do, from huge decisions, to small tasks. Thank you Lord for your Wisdom! Hannah

Thea Kallenberg and Judy Smith Michelle Czich Hannah Ross and Thea Kallenberg Jean Azbell and Michelle Camp Judy Gardner Julie Stuck

Dan Brown Bill Kelly Joe Beiter Dick Shumaker

Prayer Requests
Jane King Millie Hoy Alice DeLong George Ellis Naressa Allen Our Troops Betty Swartz Harold Sain Denyce Babbitt Jeane Goldfarb John Dickson Jeanne Noble Alberta Ellis The Family of Margie Jones Jeff Babbitt Ron Ogden Angelica

SERVING SCHEDULE July 21, 2013

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Larry Bussey and Tom Puckett Patrick Wersell, George Lambert, Carmel Marsh, Dick Shumaker Patrick Wersell Larry Bussey Patrick Wersell Donna Cupler Donna Cupler

Upcoming Events
Monday, July 15th Facility Management Meeting, 7pm Wednesday, July 17th Elders Meeting, 7:30pm Sunday, July 21st Prayer Team, 5pm Thursday, July 25th Missions Meeting, 5pm

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship 2nd Worship GREETERS 1st Worship 2nd Worship

Ray and Margie Ayers Mitch and Tamatha Shell

NURSERY Sunday School Shirley Marsh and Margie Ayers 2nd Worship Samantha Hendricks and Michelle Czich VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Janet Brown Michelle Czich

Paul Alexander Carmel Marsh Jeff Crook George Lambert

Alice Delong will be celebrating her 100th birthday on July 28th and she would love to receive cards from her friends at 5th Avenue! Her address is: Alice Delong Crestview Rehab. & Skilled Nursing Services 957 Becks Knob Road Sheridan Wing, Room 208 Lancaster, OH 43130

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 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

The Dorcas Society will not meet in July, August, or September. Meetings will resume in October.

Many thanks to all those who have helped saw, sand, assemble, paint, and pass out the crosses. The count is now over 2,200 crosses. God is good! Thanks so much! ~ Lowell Trimmer

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 Psalm 91 Gods Protection 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

Free From My Past Galatians 1:13-24 Brad Seevers preaching

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

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.

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.

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!