August 11, 2013

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ

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

The Christian Messenger

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.

Mark this down! Special Sunday nights in August!

Tonight - Caleb & Dawn Christman will share with us during our 6 pm service. This service will be followed by pie night in the fellowship hall. August 18th - J. D. Hite will speak during our 6 pm service and we will enjoy homemade cookies following the service in the fellowship hall. August 25th - Patrick Hinson will preach and we will enjoy some ice cream together in the fellowship hall afterwards.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

Tonight Caleb & Dawn Christman will share with us during our evening service. They will soon travel to Mexico as missionaries. They have served as ministry partners here in the states, but in the past year they have prepared for this full-time venture for the Lord. We hope you join us. Immediately following the service, we will have a time of refreshment enjoying pies in the fellowship hall. We still need some folks to sign up on the bulletin board in the coat room if you can help. This would also be a great time to get to know the Christmans. Next week JD Hite from Lifeline mission will share with us. For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18. The apostle Paul received three reactions to the gospel when he preached it: "And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked, while others said, 'We will hear you again on this matter. . . .' However, some men joined him and believed" (Acts 17:32, 34). We find the same reactions to the gospel today. It can be frustrating as we try and reach people for Christ. We try to figure out the most current way to accomplish this. But here is what I have come to realize. Conversion is God's job, not mine. It is the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of an unbeliever. God holds us responsible for proclaiming the truth. But the rest is up to Him. Lets make sure we never tire of planting the seeds. God will be faithful to do His part. Let me leave you with the scripture we are studying today. Galatians 6:9-10 says, Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Dont give up! In His Service, Brad

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

NEW HORIZONS RETREAT: It happens on September 10! The deadline for registration, at the reduced registration fee of $20 ($10 for first timers), is August 20. After that date the registration fee will be $25. Also, be aware that they do have a limit on the number of folk they can accommodate. As of this writing, we have 22 signed up and 20 registrations submitted. This years program features Jim Book, Jeff Bullock, Tom Shelton and the musical group, 64 to Grayson. A sign-up sheet is posted and there is still time to register. You will find registration forms on the bulletin board. I will be leaving town, for a few days, so Sunday (August 11) will be your last opportunity to give your registration check to me. After that, you may mail them directly to North Terrace. (Please make checks payable to North Terrace Church of Christ.) Our departure time will be 7:30 am and we will have a continental breakfast on arrival. LaCOMEDIA DINNER THEATRE: The sign-up sheet remains posted for this trip, as we will still accept stand-bys. It is always possible that we may have cancellations creating a vacancy. Remember, the date is Thursday, October 17. We will be departing the church parking lot at 8:15am for the trip to Dayton. We will be enjoying an excellent buffet dinner and a matinee presentation of The Church Basement Ladies: A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement. This trip is KeenAger sponsored but is open to anyone who would like to go. The cost for the show, dinner and transportation is just $44 per person. SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: Please note the special schedule of events, in August, and do plan to participate. I will be returning, in September, with a new series of studies. WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDIES: We are in the midst of our summer break but we will return to these meetings on September 11. FINAL THOUGHT: We are all manufacturers, making goods, making trouble or making excuses.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS August 4, 2013

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Weekly Budget Budget Received Van Fund Building Fund 85 106 44 150 39 4,790.00 3,639.50 78.00 30.00

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SERVING SCHEDULE August 11, 2013

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Fred Griffith and Ralph Conrad Josh Czich, Don Gardner, Bill Kelly, George Lambert Josh Czich Fred Griffith Josh Czich

Last week in children's church we all learned together about how our relationship with God is like adoption. I think this is such an amazing analogy. Adoption is a long and tedious process, God also went through a lot to have us as part of His family. I am so thankful that He paid the price so we can spend eternity as a part of His family. Our class is now sponsoring a little girl from Haiti, Venia Pierre! We are so excited to have her as part of our class now: each week we will pray for her and our offerings will go to her. Yesterday we went to COSI! We had a blast!! Be looking for more fun events like this in the future!! :) Hannah

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

Denise Baird Alberta Ellis

Don and Judy Gardner Mitch and Tamatha Shell

Shirley Marsh and Margie Ayers Jean Azbell and Michelle Camp

Kay Knode Michelle Czich

Dan Brown Carmel Marsh Jeff Crook George Lambert

Thank you so much for the cards, gifts, visits, and goodies for my 100th birthday! I appreciate it! ~ Alice DeLong

Prayer Requests
Jane King George Ellis Millie Hoy Naressa Allen Alice DeLong Britni McQuaidon Tracey Lee Doris Byers Jeane Goldfarb Roger Sargent Alberta Ellis John Dickson Stacy Byers Becky Ward Betty Swartz Ron Ogden Our Troops

SERVING SCHEDULE August 18, 2013

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Mike Cooper and Wib Sparks Patrick Wersell, Carmel Marsh, Dick Shumaker, Hank Wellman Patrick Wersell Mike Cooper Patrick Wersell

Reach Out on Campus Cookie Ministry

Its that time of year again new students will be moving in at Ohio University in Athens, and the students and staff of ROC are pleased to have the opportunity to serve others during this time. Over the last several years, they have handed out hundreds of cookies to hungry students and parents during the first few days before and after the start of classes. If you would like to bake cookies, please put 3-4 average-sized cookies in a zip lock bag and bring them to the church kitchen on Sunday, August 18th and we will make sure they get delivered to ROC.

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

Denise Baird Alberta Ellis

Shirley Alexander and Kay Knode Dick and Marg Shumaker

NURSERY Sunday School Laura Wersell nd 2 Worship Samantha Hendricks and Michelle Czich VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship

Phyllis Bussey Kim Seevers

David Will Ray Coats Mike Bussey Dick Shumaker

Annual Church Picnic September 15th Rising Park -Large Pavilion Set up @ 4:30, Supper @ 5:15, Devotions & Lords Supper @ 6 pm We have the Pavilion until 10 pm if you would like to stay longer to enjoy the park and fellowship! Please bring a dish to share and your own tableware. Drinks will be provided. Please see the signup sheets. Questions? Contact Kathryn Albertson.

We are reestablishing Fifth Quarter beginning, Friday, September 6th and will meet each Friday through November 1st. We would like to provide snacks and beverages for these events. Please, see Wess Camp, Nick Hinson or Jean Azbell for details.

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 Ladies Class "Soul Detox" Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Hearing Gods Word Room 205 Adult Class 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

Upcoming Events
Sunday, August 18th Prayer Team, 5pm J.D. Hite speaking at Evening Worship, 6pm Wednesday, August 21st Elders/Deacons Meeting, 7:30pm

The pancake breakfast scheduled for Saturday, August 17th, has been postponed. Correction! The new address for Jane King is: Jane King Crestview - Room 411B 957 Becks Knob Road Lancaster, OH 43130

Freedom to do Good Galatians 6:1-10 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!