The Christian Messenger

February 11th at 6:15 p.m. we

will begin our new Wednesday
night elective entitled: To
Live is Christ. To die is
Gain. This study is open to all
adults and we hope you will
use it to springboard growth in
the Lord in 2015. The format
for this visual study will begin
with a 25 minute video lesson,
and it will be followed by
guided discussion and study
each night. Why not plan to
bring someone with you?

February 8, 2015
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

Last Sunday, one of the comments I made during the message was: Christians must be
diligent to read the Bible and meditate on it. Why? Because when the child of God looks

into the Word of God, he or she is transformed by the Spirit of God into the image of
God for the glory of God! So keep on staying into the Word. You can do it!

I want to thank each of you who attended our annual congregational meeting. It was a nice
time of fellowship. I especially want to thank all those who helped with the preparation for the
evening. Lastly, let me say a big thank you for all those who brought a pie. The desserts were
outstanding!
As indicated during our meeting, we will begin a 4 week Evangelism study in our
Sunday School classes during the month of March. The goal is to help you feel more
confident sharing your faith. Studies show that 85% of all those who do not attend a church,
would do so if they were simply invited. The study is entitled: Eats With Sinners. It is based
on Luke 15:2 which says, This man welcomes sinners and eats with them. We hope
you will make this study a priority and begin praying now that God will use it to bring Him
glory through your life.
Attention all men! This is your final opportunity to tell me if you plan to join us for this
Tuesdays Colossal Burger Night. All the fun begins at 6:00 P.M. Please indicate on the
back of your silent roll call card or speak to me directly before leaving. Thanks for your
cooperation.
If you are new to Fifth Avenue, you are cordially invited to join us immediately after the
church service this morning in the fellowship hall downstairs. At our Pizza with the
Pastor luncheon, we simply want to get better acquainted with you and answer any
questions you may have about the church. We will then give a brief introduction concerning
our church and some of the ministry we offer your family. We hope you will join us!
In His Service,
Brad

Book Nook
Monday, February 22nd
6:30 p.m.
The Womens Ministry is hosting a Random Acts of Kindness Day
on Saturday, February 28th, from 11am 1pm. We plan to clean
different areas in our church, writing encouragement notes and
cards to people, and Delores Payne will be teaching some basic
crochet skills so we can make baby hats for newborns or preemies.
All ladies are asked to bring a dish to share for lunch.
If you have any ideas for random acts of kindness, please contact
Kim Seevers at 740-534-3638.

The Homestead Brides is a collection of stories that take place

on the vast frontier of our country. Promises of free land lured
thousands to stake their claim to the vast American plains.
They built make-do homes and put all they had into improving
the land. Nine adventures that depict the variety of ways God
helped homesteaders find someone with whom to share the
dream and the work. A part of our history as it was lived by
brave couples and families with faith in the promise of America.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS February 1, 2015

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

$
$
$
$

54
85
n/a
4,686.00
2,646.61
93.00
3,194.00

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

Dick and Marg Shumaker

GREETERS

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

SERVING SCHEDULE February 15, 2015

At the Table
Serving
PM Deacon

Dick Shumaker and Dave Riggenbach

Bob Neff, Hank Wellman,
Ray Ayers, Richard Boyer
Bob Neff

COMMUNION

Dick and Marg Shumaker

GREETERS

Dick and Marg Shumaker

NURSERY
Sunday School
Worship
VISITOR CENTER
CHILDRENS CHURCH
SECURITY
Sunday School and Worship
Evening Worship

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
Tuesday, February 10th
Mens Colossal Burger Night, 6pm
Wednesday, February 11th
To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain Bible Study, 6:15pm
Monday, February 16th
Facility Management Meeting, 6:30pm
Tuesday, February 17th
Deacons Meeting, 6:30pm
Wednesday, February 18th
To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain Bible Study, 6:15pm
Elders Meeting, 7:30pm

Prayer Requests
Shirley Marsh
Thea Kallenberg
Becky Wellman
Jean Azbell

George Lambert
Mike Weaver

Millie Hoy
Kasen Newman
Frances Trimmer
Lowell Trimmer
Carolyn McKenzie
Kenneth Dusthimer
Wilbur Barnes
Marianna Gall
Joyce McCray

Betty Sparks
Our Troops
Alberta Ellis
Connie Lane
Jeanne Noble
Ron Young
Camille Stiverson
David Will
Jim Wilson
Marlene Simmons

Naressa Allen
Jeane Goldfarb
Judy Fricker
Emily Brown
Pat Schlosser
Wib Sparks
Norma Bullock
Jim Berry
Harold Sain

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

An Atonement for Sins"

Leviticus 16

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)

Brad Seevers preaching

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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.

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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.

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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!