The Christian

Messenger
February 1, 2015
Fifth Avenue Church of Christ
115 W. Fifth Ave.
Lancaster, OH 43130
740-654-0626
www.myfacc.com
e-mail info@myfacc.com

Annual Congregational Meeting

Wednesday, February 4th
6:15 p.m.
We will spend time reflecting on 2014
and talk about plans for 2015.
Pie and coffee will be served.
Everyone is welcome to attend.

Brad Seevers
Senior Minister
(740-550-9882)
Sunday Services
Bible School
8:45 a.m.
Worship
10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship
6:00 p.m.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

I want to encourage everyone to keep up with their Bible reading and study for 2015.
Even if you have read through the Bible before, Gods Spirit always reveals what you
need as a reward for your seeking to diligently dig deeper for truth. A.W. Tozer once
said, I can safely say, on the authority of all that is revealed in the Word of

God, that any man or woman on this earth who is bored and turned off by
worship is not ready for heaven.
We had a great time of fellowship and study this past Wednesday night as we looked at
the life of J. Oswald Chambers. As we learned, his approach to life was: I will serve the
Lord anytime and anyplace. Oh that we would have that attitude. Just think how that
would change our church and this community.
February 4- I just wanted each person at the Fifth Avenue
Church of Christ to understand you are invited for this
annual congregational meeting. Whether you are a
member or not, please come. We will begin at 6:15 p.m.
and there will be pies and coffee for all to enjoy. We will
spend time reflecting on 2014 and talk as well about 2015.
February 10- Mens Colossal Burger Night. We will
begin at 6:00 p.m. During our evening of fun together, we
will spend some time talking through events for the year. I
hope you can join us! Feel free to bring a friend! I do ask
that you let me know by February 1st if you plan to
attend.
In His service,
Brad

SPECIAL MUSIC

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

If you are interested in doing special

music for morning worship, please
contact Lowell Trimmer.

If you would like to coordinate Vacation

Bible School this summer, please contact
Patrick Wersell.

OFFERING STATEMENTS

YEARLY DEVOTIONAL BOOKS

Offering statements for 2014 are

available to be picked up in the church
parlor. If you have any questions about
your statement, please contact Marg
Shumaker.

Our order of the yearly devotional books

has arrived. You may pick up your copy
on the table in the parlor or on the table in
the back of the church. We do have some
large print copies, too.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS January 25, 2015

Sunday School
Morning Worship
Evening Worship
Weekly Budget
Budget Received
Roof Fund
Roof Fund (received to date)

$
$
$
$

69
116
32
4,686.00
2,449.50
60.00
3,194.00

SERVING SCHEDULE February 1, 2015

At the Table
Serving
PM Deacon

Dave Tingler and Ned Tomlinson

Tim Huffman, Carmel Marsh,
Mike Milbaugh, David Riggenbach
Tim Huffman

COMMUNION

Dick and Marg Shumaker

GREETERS

Don and Judy Gardner

NURSERY
Sunday School
Worship

Volunteer Needed
Marie Huffman

VISITOR CENTER

Janet Brown

CHILDRENS CHURCH

Kim Seevers

SECURITY
Sunday School and Worship
Evening Worship

Tim Huffman
Jim Puckett

SERVING SCHEDULE February 8, 2015

At the Table

Fred Griffith and Bob Neff

Larry King, Dick Shumaker,
Dale Thornton, Ned Tomlinson
Larry King

Serving
PM Deacon
COMMUNION
GREETERS

Dick and Marg Shumaker

Sunday School Classes for All Ages

All classes are at 8:45 a.m.
Nursery
(Birth through 3 years old)
Jesus Loves Me
Room 102

Junior/Senior High
I Timothy
3rd Floor
Josh Czich, Teacher

Preschool
(Ages 3-6)
Bible Friends
Room 105
Marie Huffman, Teacher

Ladies Class
The Storm Inside
Room 209
Beverly Puckett, Teacher

Early Elementary
(K 3rd Grade)
Jesus, Our Example
Room 101
Deborah Will, Teacher
Upper Elementary Class
(4th6th Grade)
Jesus, Our Example
Room 106
Larry King, Teacher

Adult Class
Ecclesiastes
Room 214
Brad Seevers, Teacher
Harmony Adult Class
Acts of Worship
Room 204
Dave Tingler, Teacher
Philothean Adult Class
Parables
Room 108
Jim Love, Teacher

UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, February 4th
Annual Meeting, 6:15pm
Saturday, February 7th
Craft Corner, 9am-noon
Sunday, February 8th
Carriage Court Service, 2pm
Tuesday, February 10th
Mens Colossal Burger Night, 6pm
Wednesday, February 11th
To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain Bible Study, 6:15pm

Shirley Alexander & Penny Hawkes

NURSERY
Sunday School
Worship

Brenda Hines
Jean Azbell

VISITOR CENTER

Shirley Marsh

CHILDRENS CHURCH
SECURITY
Sunday School and Worship
Evening Worship

Jean Azbell

Bill Kelly
Dick Shumaker

Prayer Requests
Millie Hoy
Betty Sparks
Naressa Allen
Kasen Newman
Our Troops
Jeane Goldfarb
Frances Trimmer
Alberta Ellis
Judy Fricker
Lowell Trimmer
Connie Lane
Emily Brown
Carolyn McKenzie
Jeanne Noble
Pat Schlosser
Kenneth Dusthimer
Ron Young
Wib Sparks
Wilbur Barnes
Camille Stiverson
Norma Bullock
Marianna Gall
David Will
Jim Berry
The Family of Stan Robinson

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.

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 grace-based preaching and teaching
& understand the Bible is our authority (2 Timothy
3:16).

Church Health and Biblical Balance

"Guilt, Grace and Glory"

Exodus 32-34
Brad Seevers preaching
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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).

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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

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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

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. If you would like to
take a Curious class, please indicate this on your Silent Roll Call Card.

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!