Fifth Avenue Church of Christ

115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130

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

June 17, 2012

The Christian Messenger

Brad Seevers Senior Minister (740-550-9882) David Tingler Associate Minister Scott Brown Worship & Outreach Minister
Sunday Services

354 Kanawha Road Tuesday, June 19th at 6:30 p.m.

Mens Fraternity Cookout at the Seevers

1st Worship 8:00 a.m. 2nd Worship 10:30 a.m. Bible School 9:15 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

Bring your favorite snack.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS June 10, 2012

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Family Reunion (06/06) Weekly Budget Budget Received Childrens Church Keenagers Trip Van Fund Building Fund 79 95 79 174 44 30 4,633.00 4,815.74 67.41 246.10 40.00 20.00

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

KEENAGERS TRIP: Would you like to see how they make footballs? Our destination, in July, is Ada, Ohio where the Wilson Sporting Goods Company has their football factory. This factory makes all the footballs used by the National Football League, as well as most colleges and many high schools. We will be departing on this adventure July 18 at 9:15 am. Our plan is to lunch at Ryans Steak House, in Marion around 11:15-11:30 am and then journey on to Ada for our 1:30 pm appointment. The cost for admission and transportation will be $10 per person. (Lunch, at Ryans, will be $5.99, plus beverage.) A sign-up sheet is posted. WEDNESDAYS: This week (6/20) we will be completing our study of the book of Galatians. Then, on June 27, I plan a one session study on What The Bible Says About Homosexuality (and same sex marriages). Why not join us for either the 10:00AM or 6:30PM session. SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: Last week we kicked off a series of lessons titled Pondering the Proverbs. Tonights message is Developing a Positive Tongue (Proverbs 18:21). Next week, the theme will be Advice For Making Wise Choices (Proverbs 23:18). Why not be a part of these 6:00 PM worship services. Each week we enjoy a brief song service and communion for those who desire. VAN FUND: This is not, exclusively, a senior concern, but several of you have asked about the status of our Van Fund. As of April 30, the total stood at $22,190. FINAL THOUGHT: Your conscience may not keep you from doing wrong but it will surely keep you from enjoying it.

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SERVING SCHEDULE June 17, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st At the Table 2nd Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Mike Cooper and Patrick Wersell Larry King, Richard Boyer, Dan Brown, Ray Coats Mike Cooper and Fred Griffith Larry King, Tom Puckett, Neal Rudolph, Dale Thornton Mike Cooper Larry King

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Don and Judy Gardner 2nd Worship Nick and Tracy Hinson GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship Ray and Margie Ayers Neal Rudolph Laura Wersell and Thea Kallenberg Samantha Hendricks and Jean Azbell Judy Gardner Kim Seevers Paul Alexander Bill Kelly George Lambert Jim Puckett

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

SERVING SCHEDULE June 24, 2012

At the Table 1st Larry Bussey and Dick Shumaker Tim Huffman, Ralph Conrad, Serving 1st Don Gardner, Jack Hardwick nd Dave Riggenbach and Noah Hinson At the Table 2 Tim Huffman, Ned Tomlinson, Serving 2nd Rod Troutman, Mike Bussey Dave Riggenbach Pastor of the week Tim Huffman PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Don and Judy Gardner nd 2 Worship Nick and Tracy Hinson 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

A Quick thought from Brad Everyone cannot be a preacher or teacher, but everyone can be an encourager, and that includes YOU! It doesnt matter if you are young or old, a woman or man, rich or poor. God has already given you everything you need to be an encouragement to others. Elizabeth Harrison once wrote: Those who are lifting the world upward and onward are those who encourage more than criticize. I want to challenge the church to act like the church! Do not discourage, do not put down, and do not listen to negative comments or start them. Rather look for ways to build others up! Now lets go do the right thing!

Nancy Speakman and Lori Highfield Dick and Marg Shumaker

Shirley Marsh and Margie Ayers Nick and Tracy Hinson

Janet Brown Julie Stuck

Dan Brown Ray Coats Jim Puckett George Lambert

The June meeting for the Dorcas Society will be a picnic/potluck luncheon at Juanita Harmons home on June 19th at 1:00 p.m. All ladies are welcome! A meeting will follow the luncheon. We will discuss trip planning. For information, please contact Juanita Harmon, hostess, or Linda Daubenmire, co-hostess.

Prayer Requests
Ron Ogden Wib Sparks Our Troops Don Taylor Bob Beatty Sharon Britch Wanda Dickson Stacy Byers Zach Collins Sidney James Jerry Hanna Ed and Norma George Dorothy Herman Lynette Barnhart Roger Sargent Christy Vandergriff Jeane Goldfarb Naressa Allen Elijah Holliday Mary Ann Rudolph Carmel Marsh

Philothean Class Party

Sunday, June 24, 2012 after 2nd Service.

Given by Sandy Mooney at the home of Dick Herman 4705 Blacklick-Eastern Road, NW Baltimore, OH 43105 Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, and Drinks are furnished. Please bring a covered dish to share.

Our military hero for the month of June is Maygan Scurlock Campbell, the daughter of Melanie (Coats) Entler, the wife of Jonathan Campbell, and the granddaughter of Ray Coats and Shirley Thomas. Maygan graduated from Amanda-Clearcreek High School in 2007 and joined the U.S. Army in November 2010. She is a Flight Crew Member/Helicopter Mechanic currently stationed in Katterbach, Germany. Maygans address is: PFC3 Maygan Scurlock Campbell CMR 417 Box 5425 APO AE 09075 The list of items needed to send a box to Maygan is listed on the bulletin board by the military display. Since Maygan is our first female hero of the month, sending a few ladies items would be appropriate.

MAYWOOD MISSION FOOD PANTRY

Maywood Mission provides a food pantry for community members in need. Donations for the food pantry can be left at the entrance by the nursery door on Sunday, June 24th.

Middle School Madness

5th 8th Grade Sundaes on Wednesday June 27th ~ 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Watch for more information about future Middle School Madness Events

Items needed for the pantry:

Canned soups Corn bread mix Navy beans Hamburger helper Cake mix Deodorant Toilet Paper Beef Stew Pinto beans Mustard Tuna helper Brownie mix Soap powder Paper Towels

Wednesday, July 11th

Disc Golf (at Keller Kern Park)

Book Nook
The Book Nook meets tomorrow, Monday, June 18th at 6:30 p.m. and will discuss Kelly Longs book, Arms of Love. We will have a fellowship time at this meeting, and all those attending should bring a small plate of cookies to share. All are welcome at the Book Nook. Come and join our time of Christian fellowship!

Wednesday, July 25th

Kickball (at North School)

Wednesday, August 8th

Wacky Water Wednesday

Wednesday, August 22nd

Back to School Kick-Off

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
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 Becky Hoagland, 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 Room 214 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

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.

Mark your calendar

Wednesday, June 20th Elders Meeting, 7:30pm Thursday, June 28 Missions Ministry Meeting, 5:30pm Sunday, July 1st Blood Pressure Checks
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A Fathers Love Genesis 37:1-10

Brad Seevers preaching

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

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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

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!