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

April 8, 2012

Brad Seevers Senior Minister (740-550-9882) David Tingler Associate Minister Glen Shady Youth Minister (740-438-5257) Sunday Services 1st Worship 8:00 a.m. 2 Worship 10:30 a.m. Bible School 9:15 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.
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Will You Help?

On Saturday May 19th, we will sponsor an area-wide Charity Golf Scramble at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course. We will be in need of several volunteers that day at the church and at the course. Please see Brad for how you might serve during this event. We need many donations of cans of soda and bottled water 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 sit any and all donations at our nursery door entryway. If you have any questions see Brad. Thank you for your generosity.

The Easter offering is designated for IDES (International Disaster Emergency Service) for relief for the recent tornado victims. You can read more about the work of IDES at www.IDES.org.

Love God and Love People

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS April 1, 2012

Sunday School Morning Worship (one combined service) Evening Worship Family Reunion (04/04) Weekly Budget Budget Received Easter Van Fund Building Fund 66 213 43 41 $ 4,633.00 $ 4,251.09 $ 320.00 $ 76.00 $ 100.00

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

KEENAGERS RETREAT: We have not seen great interest in this annual senior event. However, you may still register today. This one day retreat is being held at Round Lake on Tuesday, April 10. This years featured speaker is Mark Taylor, the Editor of Christian Standard. The registration fee of $26 includes a continental breakfast, lunch and supper. I am suggesting $3 per person for travel. Our departure will be at 7 AM. A sign-up sheet is posted and you will find registration forms posted as well. Complete the registration form and return it to me along with your fee. (Checks may be made to Round Lake Christian Camp). WEDNESDAYS: On April 4, Sue completed her study on the Inter-Testament Period. This week, April 11, we will begin a study on II and III John. Why not join us for, either, the 10:00 am or 6:30 pm study groups. SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: This evening, April 8, our topic will be Who Is Worse Than An Unbeliever? The text is found in I Timothy 5:8. The following week, April 15, the theme is All Things For Good (Romans 8:25). I invite you to join us for these 6:00 PM services each week. (Communion is available). SENIOR SAINTS IN THE SMOKIES: The date is swiftly drawing near for this seniors gathering in Knoxville, Tenn. May 28 through June 1 is the date we have reserved for attending this year. I have registration brochures available. I do need to know, as soon as possible, if there are those interested in attending. See me with questions or to obtain registration information FINAL THOUGHT: If you were somebody else, would you want to be friends with you?

SERVING SCHEDULE April 8, 2012

At the Table 1st Larry Bussey and Dick Shumaker Dale Rose, Jack Hardwick, Serving 1st Carmel Marsh, Don Taylor Larry Bussey and Ned Tomlinson At the Table 2nd Dale Rose, Rod Troutman, Serving 2nd Mike Bussey, Josh Czich Larry Bussey Pastor of the week Dale Rose PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship 2nd Worship GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship

Larry King Fred Griffith

Ruth Andrews and Jeanne Noble George and Alberta Ellis

Reta Conrad and Laura Wersell Tracy Eldridge and Marie Huffman Norma Holtom

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

Shirley Alexander Kim Seevers

Paul Alexander Ray Coats George Lambert Jim Puckett

Vacation Bible School ~ June 11-15, 2012

There will be a meeting for everyone interested in helping with VBS on Sunday, April 29th following the 2nd Worship Hour. (note the date change for the meeting)

SERVING SCHEDULE April 15, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st At the Table 2nd Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Fred Griffith and Glen Shady Patrick Wersell, Ray Coats, Ray Ayers, Richard Boyer Fred Griffith and Noah Hinson Patrick Wersell, Nick Hinson, George Lambert, Tom Puckett Fred Griffith Patrick Wersell

Its A Baby Shower!

For Miranda and Haylea Knoellinger Sunday, April 22, 2012 ~ 2:00 p.m. In the church fellowship hall. All ladies are invited to attend!
Library Spotlight
Easter Eggs for Anya by Virginia Kroll is a Mommy and Me book that tells of Ukrainian Easter celebrations. Anyas family is too poor to buy eggs to decorate for Easter. That is, until Anya discovers an abandoned nest of goose eggs, and begins planning an Easter surprise for her family. But God has an even better surprise in store, and Anya soon learns what the Easter story teaches: spring brings gifts of myriad new beginnings, just as the risen Christ gave the gift of new life to us all. All Things Even Frisky by Matilda Nordtvedt is a chapter book for early elementary readers about a boy named Billy, his dog Frisky, his life with his father and Aunt Kate. The title of the book comes from Romans 8, All things work together for good to them that love God. This story teaches good values like compromise, prayer, Gods plan for our redemption, how God answers prayer, honesty, faith, and forgiveness.

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship 2nd Worship GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship

Larry King Fred Griffith

Brenda Hines and Virginia Wentz Linda Daubenmire and Norma Holtom

Thea Kallenberg and Shirley Marsh Courtney Beiter and Cindy Cox Ruth Andrews

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

Becky Wellman Julie Stuck

Dick Shumaker Carmel Marsh Jim Puckett George Lambert

Stop by the church library and check out a good book!

Dorcas Society
The Dorcas Ladies will be meeting at Cindy Bradens home on April 26th at 11:00 a.m. Meet at the church at 10:30 to carpool to Baltimore. There will be no meeting on April 17th. The Dorcas Ladies will be taking reservations on April 29th and May 6th for the Mother-Daughter Banquet, which will be held on Saturday, May 12th at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12th at 6:00 p.m.

Ladies Movie Night

We will be watching the 1953 version of Titanic starring Barbara Stanwyck and Clifton Webb. Bring your favorite finger food to share. Drinks will be provided.

Prayer Requests
Ron Ogden Liz Reed Our Troops Stacy Byers Sharon Britch Wib Sparks Don Taylor Gerry Cox Ed and Norma George Dorothy Herman Mark Hartman George Andrews Samantha Hendricks brother Debbie Wright Wanda Dickson Aaron Marshall Zelphia Barnharts Michael Dougherty

Todays flowers are presented by Ned and Jane Tomlinson in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.

Craftapalooza
Saturday, April 21st ~ 9am 5pm In the church fellowship hall
Bring any craft you are working on and spend the day crafting with friends. Bring a covered dish to share for a potluck lunch. Drinks will be provided. Ladies! Even if you arent a crafter, there is a new Betty Lukens felt board set that needs to be cut out before it can be used in our Childrens Ministry. This is a huge project! Bring your scissors and you can help! All ladies are welcome at this event!

Mens Fraternity Events

Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mudhens
Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30 PM Cost: $12 Today is the last day to purchase tickets!

Trap Shoot at Joe Beiters

Saturday, April 28th at 5:00 PM Rain or Shine!

The Book Nook

The next meeting of The Book Nook is Monday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. The book to be discussed is "Promise Me This" by Cathy Gohlke. There is a copy of this book in the church library. Check it out, and then join the group. All are welcome at the Book Nook!

If you will be graduating from High School or College this Spring, please let the church office know.

Thank you for all of the prayers, cards, and food that came our way! I appreciate all of the concern for me, and for Dave, during this time. Thank you again! ~ Sue Tingler

Our military board is located next to the water fountain by the sanctuary. We will have a military hero of the month, and we ask the congregation to send cards and letters, and a care package to our hero of the month. The hero for April is Mark Conrad, the grandson of Ralph and Reta Conrad. Marks address is: Conrad, Mark A. 838th AEAG-SF Shindand, Air Force APO AE 09382 A list of the supplies needed for the care package is on the bulletin board. The supplies can be placed in the basket in Room 214.

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 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 The Names of God Room 205 Tom Puckett, Teacher Adult Class 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

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.

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
What Men Need to Hear

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

Led by Brad Seevers Location: FACC Fellowship Hall

Pastor of the Week Larry Bussey

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

How Will You Respond to Him?

John 20 Brad Seevers preaching

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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!