The Christian Messenger

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ

January 22, 2012

Love God and Love People

Brad Seevers
Senior Minister (740-550-9882)

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

The Annual Congregational Meeting for the purpose of reviewing 2011 and looking ahead to 2012 will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. There will be a carry-in dinner at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting will follow. Any ministry wishing to have information included in the Annual Report must turn it in to the church office by today (January 22nd).

David Tingler
Associate Minister

Glen Shady
Youth Minister (740-438-5257)

Sunday Services
1st Worship 8:00 a.m. 2nd Worship 10:30 a.m. Bible School 9:15am Evening Worship 6:00pm

WINTER JAM 2012

Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Schottenstein Center at OSU Tickets are $10 at the door

Some of the featured artists are Skillet, Newsong, and Sanctus Real. We will leave the church at 3:30 pm and should be back at the church by 11:30 pm. A meal will be provided. Everyone is welcome to attend this Christian concert, but Elementary students must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.

Post-Winter Jam Guys Only Lock-In

Following the WinterJam concert there will be a guys only overnight lock-in for any students in grades 6-12. This event will end after church on Sunday morning. Any teenagers that cannot attend church at Fifth Avenue the next morning need to be picked up by 8:00 am, before our first service begins. All others can be picked up at 12:00pm, right after the second service ends.
If you have any questions, please contact Glen at the church office.

115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130

740-654-0626 www.myfacc.com e-mail info@myfacc.com

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS January 15, 2012

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

KEENAGERS LUNCH & TOUR: On Tuesday, January 24, we will enjoy a carry-in lunch at 12 noon. Meat and drinks will be provided. You are asked to share with side dishes and desserts. At lunch we will talk, briefly, about events for 2012. After lunch we will visit the Ohio Glass Museum which is located right here in Lancaster. The museum features a brief film presentation on the history of glass making in Ohio, a glass blowing demonstration and displays of historic and contemporary items. Admission fee, for the museumWonderland Party may pay Winter is $5.00 per person. (You for this at lunch.) Our vans 2012 January 13, will provide transportation to the museum. A sign-up sheet is posted. On it you 5:30pm - 9:00pm may indicate your plan to attend dinner and participate in the tour. KEENAGAERS IN FEBRUARY: I am suggesting that we make the Valentine Banquet, on February 10, our event for the month. Do plan to participate in this fundraiser for our youth. WEDNESDAYS: This week (1/25) we will continue our current study of I John. Chapter three will be the focus of the 10:00 AM and the 6:30 PM groups. Why not join us, in either of the groups, this week? SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: We are continuing the Hard Sayings of Jesus series through the month of January. On January 22, our theme will be The Fall of Satan (Luke 10:18). Finally, on January 29, the title is You Can Buy Friends? (Luke 16:9). GIANT PRINT BIBLES: I still have some of the GIANT PRINT Bibles. They are the New International Translation. These soft cover editions sell for $12.50. You may purchase one by contacting me or stopping by the church office. If you want to pay by check, make the check payable to me. FINAL THOUGHT: Never insult an alligator until you have crossed the river.

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Family Reunion (01/18) Weekly Budget Budget Received

99 87 92 179 46 42 $ 4,633.00 $ 5,537.25

SERVING SCHEDULE January 22, 2012 At the Table 1st Fred Griffith and Charlie May Patrick Wersell, Carmel Marsh, Serving 1st Dick Shumaker, Don Taylor nd Fred Griffith and Noah Hinson At the Table 2 Patrick Wersell, Mike Bussey, Serving 2nd Josh Czich, Nick Hinson Fred Griffith Pastor of the week Patrick Wersell PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Ray and Margie Ayers nd 2 Worship Norma Holtom GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship Jack and Evelyn Hardwick Dick and Marg Shumaker Reta Conrad and Margie Ayers Kim Seevers and Cindy Cox Judy Gardner Janet Brown Julie Stuck David Will Paul Hoagland George Lambert Jim Puckett

Sunday School Helper Visitor Center 1st Worship Visitor Center 2nd Worship SECURITY 1ST Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship

"Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life." ~ Philippians 2:14-16

SERVING SCHEDULE January 29, 2012

At the Table 1st Larry Bussey & Dick Shumaker Larry King, Hank Wellman, Serving 1st Ray Ayers, Jerry Baker nd Ned Tomlinson & Mike Cooper At the Table 2 Larry King, George Lambert, Serving 2nd Tom Puckett, Neal Rudolph Larry Bussey Pastor of the week Larry King PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Ray and Margie Ayers nd 2 Worship Norma Holtom GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship

The new PRAYER ROOM is located in room 209. Stop in and see it ~ and thank God for His goodness. 1 Peter 3:12 says, For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayer.

Ray and Mary Alice Coats Larry and Phyllis Bussey

2011 OFFERING STATEMENTS

Offering statements for 2011 are available to be picked up in the parlor. If you have any questions about offering statements, please contact Marg Shumaker.

NURSERY Sunday School Hannah Ross & Courtney Beiter 2nd Worship Samantha Hendricks & Jean Azbell Sunday School Helper VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1ST Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Larry King

Shirley Marsh Kelly Maffit

Mark Your Calendar

Sunday, February 5th Blood Pressure Checks (in the outer office) Sunday, February 12th Library Sunday
(for Preschool 5th Grade)

Paul Alexander Carmel Marsh Josh Czich Jim Puckett

Carriage Court Service

Valentines Banquet Friday, February 10th ~ 6:00 p.m. $5 per person

The evening will include a meal, sweetheart/family pictures, and entertainment Students 5th grade and under $.25/year of age This fundraiser will support students attending a junior high conference in April. We will take a donation during the evening with the goal of raising $500. Tickets will be sold in the parlor starting Sunday, January 29th.

Cabin Fever CardMaking Class

Saturday, February 4th ~ 9-noon $10 per person We will be making two Valentine cards, two Easter cards and two birthday cards. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Womens Ministry bulletin board. The last day to sign up is Sunday, January 29th. Come and join the fun!

The Book Nook

The next meeting of the Book Nook will be Monday, January 23rd at 6:30 p.m. The book to be discussed is Her Daughters Dream by Francine Rivers. We will also be choosing a book for the February meeting. All are welcome at the Book Nook. There are quite a few books in the library from past Book Nook meetings that are available to be purchased for $3 each. All money received will be used to purchase more books for the library.

Dear Christian Friends ~ I am so thankful to call Fifth Avenue Church of Christ my home. Thank you for all your prayers, cards, and all the wonderful food. A special thanks to those who so faithfully brought me communion. Thanks to Dave and Brad for coming to the hospital to see me. I am at long last getting better still a little slow with my new hip, but it is coming along. I still need to be careful. I cant go out alone need a little help from my friends. God be with all of you. ~Jeane Goldfarb

I want to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, and calls during my surgery and recovery. Thanks to the Harmony Class for the poinsettia. A special Thank You to David, Sue, and Brad for their visits. I appreciate these servants of our Lord. I am pain free. In Christian Love, ~ Reta Conrad

Prayer Requests

Don Taylor Liz Reed Jan Foss Betty Sparks Stacy Byers

Ron Ogden Connie Lane Mary Marsh Jeane Goldfarb Our Troops

Pauline Stebelton Dorothy Henderly Dorothy Herman Ed and Norma George Cooper and Nicholas Shank

Anna Lockhart Wanda Dickson Sharon Britch George Andrews Judy Fricker

Pastor of the Week Fred Griffith

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

Lips, Mirrors, and Religion

James 1:19 - 27 Brad Seevers preaching

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).

Sermon Notes ________________________

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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 Soon-Coming 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!

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@newchurches.org or call him at 740.550.9882. Have a great week and may God bless your life.
Life Group #1 Forgotten God

Sunday School Classes for All Ages

Classes at 9:15 unless noted Nursery (Birth through 3 years old) Jesus Loves Me Room 102 Courtney Beiter, Coordinator Young Children (Ages 4 through 2nd Grade) Who is Jesus? Room 101 Deborah Will, Teacher Middle Elementary (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades) Be Wise and Trust God in His Power Room 106 Sheri Puckett, Teacher Junior and Senior High Acts of the Apostles Room 301 Nick Hinson, Teacher Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.) Genesis Room 214 Cassie Bull, Teacher Ladies Class Sermon on the Mount: Returning Gods Love with Our Life Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Biblical Definitions Room 205 Tom Puckett, Teacher Adult Class Curious 101 (A Study of Salvation and Purpose) Fellowship Hall 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 Adult Class Apologetics Room 214 Glen Shady, Teacher

Every Sunday @ 6:00 PM

Led by Brad Seevers Location: Tim & Marie Huffman's 1900 Lake Road Lancaster, Ohio This life group will help you better discover the work of the Holy Spirit in your life. This study is based on the book, Forgotten God, by author Frances Chan. It's time for the church to reverse the years of neglect by pursuing the Spiritfilled life of effectiveness that God desires and we desire! Life Group #2 Joy In Christ

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A Bible-study on the Book of Philippians

Every Monday @ 7:00 PM

Led by Scott Brown Location: Larry & Phyllis Busseys 150 King Street Lancaster, Ohio
This verse by verse Bible study will help you rediscover your joy in life. The theme of joy permeates the pages of this book from start to finish. The joy you will discover during this group is what you need in the midst of hard times.

*************** Life Group #3 Mens Fraternity

Our first study is entitled: What Men Need to Hear.

Every Tuesday @ 6:30 PM

Led by Brad Seevers Location: FACC Fellowship Hall This is going to be our version of Guys night out! Each week we will pray together study together and laugh together. Occasionally, we will go somewhere and be adventurous together. Come hang with us!