The Christian Messenger

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

Show time is 6:00 p.m. We plan to leave the church at noon. Any questions contact Nick Hinson.

January 5, 2014
Fifth Avenue Church of Christ 115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130 740-654-0626 www.myfacc.com e-mail info@myfacc.com

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

Erwin McManus asks an important question in his book, The Unstoppable Force. He writes: Are we too much about us getting fed and too little about us exercising our faith. Thats a great question. Which do you focus more on? This year as we seek to be Unleashed for the Unreached, we have numerous opportunities for you to exercise your faith. Below is a listing of dates we want you to keep in mind as you plan out your calendars during the first six months of the year. January 24-Clear View Mirror in concert at FACC @ 7:15 P.M. This outreach event is focused with your unchurched friends in mind. They will play both Christian & secular music that your friends may or may not know. Bring your ear plugs. Seriously! February 22-Elevate from Kentucky Christian University will be here in concert. This outreach event will be a great night to introduce your unchurched friends to Christian life as we enjoy praise music. More details to come later. We need some of our families to host (lodge) group members in their homes. February 23-Elevate will be here on Sunday morning to lead our morning worship. We will have one service at 10:00 a.m. We hope some of your friends can join us who came to the Saturday night concert. March We will offer a Sunday morning adult elective to teach you how to share your faith entitled: Just Walk Across the Room. April 5-Random Act of Kindness event in Lancaster to help meet people from our community. May 3- Random Act of Kindness event in Lancaster to help meet people from our community. June 29-July 3-Mission trip to Grundy Mountain Mission School for teens and adults. Its going to be a great year. If we are ever to break out from complacency and apathy, it begins with you. You can impact others to catch the fire you have for the Lord. Will you help make a difference in the life of someone this year? Will you disciple someone? Will you commit to leading one person to Christ in 2014? You are Christs plan to reach the masses. There is no Plan B. Have a great week, Brad

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

PERSONAL NOTE: Sue and I want to say thanks to all you dear friends who remembered us at Christmas with cards and gifts. (A special note of appreciation to my Harmony Class.) We remain grateful for your prayers and ask that you continue. Our daughter, Stephanie, is improving and we are seeing prayers answered. SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: This week (1/5) I am returning to the Sunday evening program. We are launching a new series of studies on the Old Testament prophets. The series is titled, Meet The Prophets. This week we will do an introduction to the whole series, Meet The Prophets (Numbers 11:29, 1 Corinthians 12:28-31). Next week (1/12) the title is When God Came Back: Samuel (I Samuel 3:19-21). In coming weeks, we will examine the lives and prophetic ministries of other men like Elijah, Micaiah, Amos and others. Why not plan to be a part of this adventure each Sunday evening at 6:00 pm? MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES: Due to uncertainty of our schedule we will not be resuming the Wednesday study groups for some while. Watch for later announcements. FUTURE EVENT: Mark your calendars for Senior Saints In The Smokies which will be May 26-30, 2014. If you have questions, contact me. FINAL THOUGHT: The person who says they will meet you halfway usually thinks they are standing on the dividing line.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS December 29, 2013 Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Weekly Budget Budget Received Christmas Maywood Mission Van Fund 75 77 47 124 48 4,790.00 4,469.00 1,101.50 25.00 525.00

Annual Congregational Meeting The Annual Congregational Meeting for the purpose of reviewing 2013 and looking ahead to 2014 will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. All information to be included in the Annual Report must be turned in to the church office by Sunday, January 19th.

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SERVING SCHEDULE January 5, 2014

At the Table 1st Patrick Wersell and Dick Shumaker Tim Huffman, Dan Brown, Serving 1st Ray Coats, Ralph Conrad Patrick Wersell Pastor of the week Tim Huffman PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Ray and Margie Ayers nd 2 Worship Larry King GREETERS NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship VISITOR CENTER SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Carmel and Shirley Marsh

Laura Wersell Marie Huffman Judy Gardner

PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME

Thursday, January 9th ~ 10-11a.m. One Hand, Two Hands by Max Lucado is the book for the Pre-School Story Time. We will see what we can do with our hands. There will be drawing time, game time, and free time. An adult must accompany each child and stay through the story hour.

Paul Alexander Carmel Marsh Jeff Crook George Lambert

Prayer Requests
Jane King George Ellis Millie Hoy Jerry Linton Mark Seevers Linda Flesher Stephanie Tingler Naressa Allen Alberta Ellis Jeane Goldfarb Wib Sparks Gladys McCoy Bill Foss James and Vickie Sites Bob Neff Ron Ogden Sandy Shover Mary Barnhart

SERVING SCHEDULE January 12, 2014

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Pastor of the week PM Deacon Mike Cooper and Ned Tomlinson Dale Rose, Bill Foss, Don Gardner, Bill Kelly Mike Cooper Dale Rose

Book Nook Monday, January 13th, 6:30pm

The book to be discussed at this meeting is Every Waking Moment by Chris Fabry. Chris Fabry, one of our finest writers in the religious publishing industry, has delivered his usual uplifting, beautifully written story about a mysterious young woman with an extraordinary spiritual gift. Every Waking Moment is a book about life, a book about truth, and a book you'll remember long after you reach the end. The New Year would be the perfect time to join the Book Nook. All are welcome! Come and join this time of Christian fun and fellowship.

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Ray and Margie Ayers nd 2 Worship Larry King GREETERS NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship VISITOR CENTER SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Ray and Margie Ayers

Volunteers Needed Jean Azbell Janet Brown

David Will Bill Kelly Mike Bussey Dick Shumaker

Offering Envelopes Offering envelopes for 2014 are available to be picked up in the church parlor. If you do not currently have offering envelopes but would like to have some, please contact Marg Shumaker or the church office.

Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 9th Preschool Story Time, 10am Sunday, January 12th Carriage Court Service, 2pm Prayer Team, 5pm Monday, January 13th Book Nook, 6:30pm Facility Management, 6:30pm Wednesday, January 15th Elders/Deacons Meeting, 7:30pm

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) Jesus Early Life Room 105 Marie Huffman, Teacher Early Elementary (Kindergarten through 2nd Grade) Jesus, Our Example Room 101 Deborah Will, Teacher Middle Elementary (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades) Jesus, Our Example Room 106 Becky Hoagland, Teacher Junior High Jesus and Self-Esteem Room 306 Nick Hinson, Teacher Senior High Jesus and My Life Room 308 Nick Barrell, Teacher Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.) Multiply Room 306 Cassie Bull, Teacher Ladies Class "Sharing Jesus Without Fear" Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Hearing Gods Word Room 205 Adult Class The Book of Titus Room 214 Brad Seevers, Teacher Harmony Adult Class Jesus and the Just Reign of God Room 204 Dave Tingler, Teacher Philothean Adult Class Parables Room 108 Jim Love, Teacher

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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!