February 15, 2011

The Christian
Messenger
Fifth Avenue Church of Christ
115 W. Fifth Ave.
Lancaster, OH 43130
740-654-0626 ~ Fax 740-654-0630
www.myfacc.com

Brad Seevers
Senior Minister
March 6 (740-550-9882)
Combined Service
David Tingler
( 9:00 AM Sunday School) Associate Minister
(9:45-10:00 AM)
Glen Shady
Pre-worship Concert Youth Minister
by Don Seevers) (740-438-5257)
(10:00-11:00 AM)
Worship led
by Don Seevers)
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LEADERSHIP UPDATE Sunday Services
The Elders were recently informed that Dale Rose wanted to
relinquish his title of Trustee but still serve as a Deacon. With his 1st Worship
departure, the Elders asked Don Taylor to once again serve as a 8:00 a.m.
Trustee. According to our By-Laws, there is no vote required for 2nd Worship
Don to step into this position as he will serve out the rest of Dale’s 10:30 a.m.
term. We thank Don for agreeing to serve in this capacity.
Bible School
9:15 a.m.
Our Lord added…1 Evening Worship
We welcome Esther Wersell, daughter of Patrick & Laura 6:00 p.m.
Wersell, who came at the close of 1st worship on Sunday
and was baptized into Christ by her father, Patrick Wersell. Wednesday
Family Reunion
6:30 p.m.
 SPIRITUAL STATISTICS (February 13, 2011) WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Sunday School 81 Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to

First Morning Worship 93 the family of Jean Brand. Jean died
Second Morning Worship 80 last Friday and funeral services were
Total Morning Worship 173 Tuesday.
Evening Worship 50
Weekly Budget $ 4,471.00 Also, to Jeanne Noble on the death of
Budget Received $ 5,684.50 her brother, Charles Ellyson. Funeral
Jean Stalder Memorial $ 130.00 services are Wednesday in Ashville,
Van Fund $ 30.00
Shady Mission Fund $ 50.00
Ohio. Our thoughts and prayers are
with you and your families.
SERVING SCHEDULE – FEBRUARY 20, 2011

At the Table Fred Griffith & Charlie May

George Lambert, Dick Shumaker,
Serving 1st
Ray Ayers, Jerry Baker
nd
At the table 2 Fred Griffith & Jim Cox
nd
Serving 2 George Lambert, Rod Troutman,
Taylor Dean, Nick Hinson, Patrick Hinson
Pastor of the Week Fred Griffith A Palm Sunday Cantata, “The King
PM Deacon George Lambert Is coming” (all familiar songs) will
Offering Counters Team #4
be presented on April 17th. All are
welcome to participate. Please let
COMMUNION PREPARATION Phyllis Bussey know if you want to
1ST Worship Dick & Marg Shumaker be a part of this so she can order
nd
2 Worship Mike & Deb Cooper
books. Practice will be on Sunday
GREETERS evenings at 7:00pm
1ST Worship Carmel &Shirley Marsh
2nd Worship Larry & Phyllis Bussey
NURSERY
Sunday School Tracy Eldridge
2nd Worship Nick & Tracy Hinson
Preschool Helper Ruth Andrews
Early Elementary Helper Norma Holtom
Upper Elementary Helper Marg Shumaker
6-8th Grade Helper Mike Cooper
The “Explorers” class, by the
st
Visitor Center 1 Worship Sue Tingler communion preparation room and
Visitor Center 2nd Worship Julie Stuck
taught by Tom Puckett has been
SECURITY re-named the “Christian
1st Worship Paul Alexander Conqueror’s Class. We are
Bible School Ray Coats learning about the Apostles and
2nd Worship Tom Puckett
Evening Worship Mike Cooper their lives. Won’t you join us?
 SERVING SCHEDULE – FEBRUARY 27, 2011 BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

At the Table Mike Cooper, Dick Shumaker KEENAGER’S TRIP: On Tuesday, March
Dale Rose, Dan Brown 8, we will be traveling to Dover, Ohio to visit
Serving 1st
Ray Coats, Jerry Baker the Warthers Museum. 64 amazing carving,
nd
At the table 2 Mike Cooper, Tom Puckett by Ernest Warther, in ebony, ivory and walnut
Serving 2nd Dale Rose, Neal Rudolph, Don Taylor are housed here. Their detail is astounding.
Dale Thornton, Ned Tomlinson There is, also, a knife making shop and
Pastor of the Week Mike Cooper
PM Deacon Dale Rose
Freda’s button collection. We will eat lunch
at Dutch Valley Restaurat. Following lunch,
Offering Counters Team #5 we will be stopping for a bit of “cheese &
goodies” shopping. Departure time is
COMMUNION PREPARATION 8:00am. Travel and museum admission will
1ST Worship Dick & Marg Shumaker be $14. Lunch will be from the menu and on
2nd Worship Mike & Deb Cooper your own. A “sign-up” sheet is posted and I
would like your payment at your first
GREETERS
1ST Worship Ed & Norma George
convenience.
2nd Worship Jim & Cindy Cox
FUTURE SENIOR EVENTS:
NURSERY April 12 – Seniors retreat at Round Lake
Sunday School Shirley Marsh May 30-June 3
2nd Worship Marie Huffman, Kim Seevers Senior Saints in the Smokies
June 28 – Annie Oakley Museum
Preschool Helper Judy Gardner
and Kitchen Aid in Greenville, Ohio
Early Elementary Helper Brenda Hines
Upper Elementary Helper Cindy Cox
July 28 – The Wilds
6-8th Grade Helper Mike Cooper WEDNESDAYS: At 10am and 6:30pm it is
studies in I Corinthians. (the same material is
Visitor Center 1st Worship Judy Gardner
Visitor Center 2nd Worship Norma Holrom coverd in each session.)
SUNDAY EVENINGS: On Sunday evening,
SECURITY
February 20, our subject will be “Tried by
1st Worship David Will
Bible School Carmel Marsh Fire” (Daniel 3) and on February 27; “The
2nd Worship George Lambert Price of Pride” from Daniel 4. (You are
Evening Worship Jim Puckett reminded that this service provides a brief
song service and the opportunity for
communion.)

THE BOOK NOOK

I want to thank my church family for the cards, The Book Nook will resume on Monday,
phone calls and support during the illness and February 28th, at 6:30 p.m. The book to
loss of my mother, Hazel Anderson. Also,
be discussed is “June Bug” by Chris
special thanks to Dave, Brad, Frances Trimmer
and the Pucketts, Bev, Jim and Tom. Fabry. This book can be purchased in
In Christian Love
the church office for $8.
Mary Darst
What an exciting time it is to be a part of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ. Every week we are
seeing new faces. Some have been old friends and others have become new friends. Regardless it is
great to have you becoming a vital part of this church. We look forward to seeing you “grow in Christ”
and to serving alongside you in ministry.

I want to thank Glen and the youth for a nice Valentines Dinner. The youth did an excellent job
serving and decorating and Debbi did a great job preparing the food.

I anticipate finishing my Curious 101 course this Sunday morning in the parlor. I have enjoyed having
the opportunity to begin this new phase of church history by uniting our congregation on what we
believe and why we exist. My hope is to have each person of this congregation complete all four
courses. Our goal for the year is to have 35% of you to have begun these courses in 2011. As we
learned Sunday, it is critical to build upon the foundation (Jesus) in all that we do. Psalms 11:3 says,
“When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do? As the foundations of this
country are appearing to crumble at times, let’s be sure to build this church on the Rock.

Due to inclement weather and the congregational meeting, we were unable to have our Wednesday
night electives the past two weeks. But starting February 16th, they’re in session at 6:30 p.m. We
currently offer two options for your enjoyment and growth:

 1 Corinthians (led by Dave) in Room 208

 Mayberry Bible Study (led by Brad) in Fellowship Hall.

As indicated at our annual meeting, we intend to offer two Friends day events this year which will
require a team of individuals working closely with me to make these successful. Some of you will be
contacted by me to assist with these ventures very soon. Yet if you would like to volunteer, feel free to
contact me to see how God might be able to use you. With all of us working together, we can grow a
great church.

Be sure to check out some of our coming events in the boxes below.
In His Service,
Brad Seevers, Eph. 3:20-21

Like to golf? NEW AT FACC?

Contact Brad at
info@myfacc.com to
find out information
on a league for our
church. Or call him at
740-550-9882.
We are holding a reception in your honor in our
Fellowship Hall on February 27th at noon. We give you
this opportunity to get better acquainted with our staff
and to discover more about our church. Please email me
at brad@new-churches.org if you can join us.
 PRAISE TEAM PRACTICE
Wednesday at 7:30 pm

LEADERSHIP HOME VISITATION

Thursday, February 17th
FACILITY MANAGEMENT MINISTRY
Monday, February 21st at 7:00pm

FAMILY REUNION
Wednesday, February 23 – 6:30pm
CENTRAL OHIO BEAN DINNER
FOR MEN AND BOYS
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011
Beans served 5:00 – 7:00pm
Special Music 6:00 – 7:00pm
Worship Service – 7:00pm
Guest Speaker
Mark Scott, Academic Dean
Ozark Christian College

Places you can find “The Christian The prayer chain is

Messenger” in the building….. complete. If you
– on a table in the parlor signed up to be
– in the rack by the water fountain involved in it you
-and in the rack in the foyer will be getting a letter
shortly as to how it
will be used.

Join us in prayer.
Charles Hollingsworth Joe Lockhart Becky Alexander Vicki Sargent Jean Brand’s family
Cliff Byers Charles Ellyson’s family The Williams Family Mike Swartz Alex Bennett
Judy Smith Sharon Bloom Barbara Benadum Mark Miller, Jr. Dorothy Swartz
Jim Hoff Larry Bussey George Andrews Bessie Shumaker Mary Shaner
Pam Brewer Mabel Stevens Betty Hockman Wanda Dickson Dorothy Herman
John Swartz Myrtle Campbell Betty McGlone Robert Boyer Our Troops
Jim Nagle Mary Esterling Catherine Later Kim Mitchell Debra Hopkins
Ruth Poole Diane Campbell Gary Jackson Josh Beck Ben Watters

In an effort to keep the prayer list current, all names submitted will be kept on the list for one
month and then removed. If you wish to have a name re-added to the prayer list after one month,
please submit the name on a prayer request card or contact the church office.
 Children of God...
"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will
not turn from it." -- Proverbs 22:6

Glen's Thoughts
Thank you to everyone who helped with or supported the
Upcoming Events Valentine's Dinner. It was a great success in multiple ways for
Feb. 20 - Feb. 21 the youth, and I hope that all who attended had a wonderful
time.
8 pm - 10 am
Currently the high school Sunday school class is studying
Jr/Sr High Overnighter through the book of Matthew. This past week for part of our
lesson we looked at being the light of the world. In this passage
Jesus warns us not to hide our light under a bowl. Given this
Mar. 14, 7:30 pm
imagery I have a challenge for you. Light a small candle in a
Jr/Sr High Movie Night dark room and then place a bowl over it. Two things are going to
at the Shady's happen. First, the light will be hidden and useless while under
the bowl. Second, though, is when you remove the bowl the light
will no longer be lit. It has been starved of oxygen and has gone
Mar. 18, 5:30-7:30 pm out.
Elementary Party This week I encourage you to keep your light well fed and
placed high on its stand as we all work together to light this dark
world.
Mar. 22, 6 - 8 pm
Jr/Sr High Progressive
Dinner Prayer Concerns
 God's blessing on youth activities
Mar. 26, Details TBA  That God would raise up workers from within the
Jr/Sr High Sold Out church who are passionate about working with young
Retreat people
 Vacation Bible School

2011 FLOWER CALENDAR

The flower calendar for 2011 is posted by the
communion room. If you would like to present
flowers for a special occasion, please sign on the date
you want. If you have any questions,
contact Sue Oehrtman.