The Christian Messenger

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ

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

May 6, 2012

Love God and Love People

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.

Mother-Daughter Banquet
Saturday, May 12th, 6:00 p.m.
The theme for the Mother-Daughter Banquet is Over the Rainbow. The Dorcas Ladies will be in the parlor today to take reservations for the banquet. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under 10 years of age, and babies and toddlers are free. Men are needed to help serve for the Mother-Daughter Banquet. If you would like to help, please call Linda Daubenmire at 653-0149.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS April 29, 2012

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Family Reunion (04/25) Weekly Budget Budget Received Easter 76 98 74 172 42 32 $ 4,633.00 $ 3,806.16 $ 41.64

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

PERSONAL NOTE: As you read this, Sue and I will be winding up a few days in North Carolina. On Sunday, we are visiting with the Greensboro Christian Church and helping them celebrate their 50th Anniversary. (I was their first full time preacher). SENIOR SAINTS IN THE SMOKIES: Time is running short but you may still register for this great gathering. I have described this as summer camp for those 55 and older. It is held on the campus of Johnson University (formerly Johnson Bible College) just outside of Knoxville, Tennessee. It is a tremendously inspirational and relaxing experience set in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains. Our departure date is May 28 and we return on June 1. As of this writing, we have submitted 9 registrations. Contact me if you have questions or would like a registration brochure. WEDNESDAYS: This week we are continuing our study of the book of Galatians. This is a chapter by chapter adventure. I invite you to join us for either the 10:00AM or 6:30PM sessions. SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: This evening, May 6, our special guest speaker will be Scott Brown. I will be returning to the pulpit on May 13. At that time our topic will be, Wine for the Stomach based on I Timothy 1:12-13. Why not be a part of these 6:00 PM worship services each week. (Communion is available.) GIANT PRINT BIBLES: I still have a few of the giant print, soft cover, NIV Bibles on hand. If you would like one, you may see me or stop by the church office. The cost is just $12.50 each. FINAL THOUGHT: At one time The Good Old Days were referred to as These Trying Times.

SERVING SCHEDULE May 6, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st At the Table 2nd Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Fred Griffith and Patrick Wersell Dale Rose, Ralph Conrad, Jack Hardwick, Carmel Marsh Fred Griffith and Ned Tomlinson Dale Rose, George Lambert, Tom Puckett, Neal Rudolph Fred Griffith Dale Rose

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Brenda Hines nd 2 Worship Ralph and Reta Conrad GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship Ray and Mary Alice Coats George and Alberta Ellis Laura Wersell and Thea Kallenberg Tracy Eldridge and Marie Huffman Janet Brown Deb Cooper David Will Ray Coats Jim Puckett George Lambert

VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1ST Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship

Today Blood Pressure Checks (in outer office)

SERVING SCHEDULE May 13, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st At the Table 2nd Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Dave Tingler and Ralph Conrad Patrick Wersell, Don Taylor, Ray Ayers, Jerry Baker Mike Cooper and Nick Hinson Patrick Wersell, Dale Thornton, Ned Tomlinson, Rod Troutman Dave Tingler Patrick Wersell

Sympathy is extended to Delores Payne and her family on the death of her mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Brenda Hines nd 2 Worship Ralph and Reta Conrad 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

Don and Judy Gardner Linda Daubenmire and Norma Holtom

Shirley Marsh and Margie Ayers Courtney Beiter and Cindy Cox

Shirley Marsh Kim Seevers

Thanks to all who have contributed to our military heroes. A box has been sent to Mark Conrad. The military hero for May is Benjamin Grabaskas, the grandson of Bertha and Richard Boyer. A forever stamp is all that is needed to let him know how much we care! LcpL Grabaskas B.S. Marine Security PLT American EMBB15 6330 Sanaa PL Washington DC 20521-66330

Dan Brown Bill Kelly George Lambert Dick Shumaker

The next meeting of the Book Nook will be Monday, May 21st at 6:30 p.m. We will be discussing "The Fiddler' by Beverly Lewis. Book Nook members who ordered this book can pick it up in the church office. The cost is $11.00.
Ron Ogden Liz Reed Our Troops Stacy Byers Don Taylor Wib Sparks Treena Mack Sharon Britch Verlene Heston Aaron Smith Wanda Dickson Kellen Haris George Miller Jim Wheeler

Prayer Requests

Ed and Norma George Dorothy Herman Holly Lynn Ayers George Andrews Hendricks Family Clarence Alexander Delores Paynes Family

Mark Hartman Jeane Goldfarb Paul Alexander Rocco Wellman Nadine (from Haiti) Bessie Shumaker Wanda Stover

Vacation Bible School

June 11-15

Ministry Search Update

Our search continues for a Part-Time Childrens Minister/Director and a Part-Time Worship and Outreach Minister. Interviewing has begun for both positions as we seek to find people who are the right fit for Fifth Avenue. Please be patient with the Elders and myself as we go through this process. We appreciate your prayers as it is our goal to move expeditiously yet cautiously in this search. As we move forward, we will inform you of any applicants worthy of hire and set up a congregational meeting for a vote. No matter who comes to Fifth Avenue to serve with the existing Staff, our goal is that they might capture this essence of servanthood: And the master said to the servant, Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled (Luke 14:23 ESV).

May 19th Charity Golf Scramble at Pleasant View Golf Course

All the fun begins at 9:00 A.M. We are asking all those who like to golf to please save this date for a worthy cause. All proceeds will be donated to our local Foundation Shelter. Look for a sign-up sheet this Sunday on the bulletin board outside our nursery. We need several volunteers that day at the church and at the course. Please see Brad for how you might serve during this event. Thanks for all of the contributions of water. We mainly need now donations of cans of soda, tea, lemonade, etc. between now and May 19th, so we are asking our congregation to begin donating these products to help defray our expenses. We want to keep our expenses minimal so we can raise as much support as possible for our local Foundation Shelter. Please place all donations at our nursery door entryway. If you have any questions see Brad.

WELCOME TO FIFTH AVENUE! At FACC, we focus on loving God, loving people, and turning the world upside down.

Sunday School Classes for All Ages

Classes at 9:15 unless noted

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.

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 Women of the Bible Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Headlines Room 205 Tom Puckett, Teacher Adult Class 1st Peter 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

Joy In Christ
A Bible-study on the Book of Philippians

Every Monday at 1:30 p.m.

Led by Scott Brown Location: Larry & Phyllis Busseys 150 King Street

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Mens Fraternity
Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Led by Brad Seevers Location: FACC Fellowship Hall

Pastor of the Week Fred Griffith

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

A Call to Holy Living 1 Peter 1:13-21

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.

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.

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.

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!