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 29, 2012

Love God and Love People

Welcome to the church family .
Bill and Kelly Maffit, 150 N. Ewing St., Lancaster, who placed their membership at Fifth Avenue at the close of the 2nd worship service on Sunday, April 22nd Natalie and Michaela Neff, 372 Mt. Zion Rd., Lancaster, who were baptized last Wednesday, April 25th 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.

Vacation Bible School

June 11-15
There will be a meeting for everyone interested in helping with VBS today following the 2nd Worship Hour

Bible School 9:15 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS April 22, 2012

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Family Reunion (04/25) Weekly Budget Budget Received Reach Out on Campus IDES 63 116 95 211 44 32 4,633.00 5,059.50 100.00 20.00

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

PERSONAL NOTE: With the departure of our Youth Minister, Glen Shady, we are in a time of transition. This is always a difficult period. (Ive been there a few times!) Even as we thank Glen for his time of service, I want to thank and encourage all of you who are volunteering to carry on the various programs in the interim. If others of you can help, please do so. Above all, please pray for your Elders as the search process moves forward. SENIOR SAINTS IN THE SMOKIES: We are running out of time for registering for this great Tennessee gathering. It is a tremendously inspirational and relaxing experience set in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains. I really recommend it. 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: Last week we began a study of the book of Galatians. This will, like most of our Bible studies, be 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, April 29, and again, on May 6, we will have a guest speaker. I encourage you to come hear these fine men. 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: If you think practicing what you preach is hard, try preaching what you practice.

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SERVING SCHEDULE April 29, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1
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At the Table 2nd Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon

Wib Sparks & Dick Shumaker Tim Huffman, Jerry Baker, Hank Wellman, Dan Brown Dave Riggenbach & Fred Griffith Tim Huffman, Rod Troutman, Mike Bussey, Josh Czich Dave Riggenbach Tim Huffman Larry King Fred Griffith

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship 2nd Worship GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship Sunday School Helper VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1ST Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship

Jack and Evelyn Hardwick Dick and Marg Shumaker Reta Conrad and Laura Wersell Nick and Tracy Hinson Larry King Judy Gardner Marie Huffman Paul Alexander Carmel Marsh Mike Bussey Jim Puckett

Here I go again! Thank you everyone for your cards, prayers, calls, and food! I appreciate our church family! ~ Sue Tingler

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 2nd Worship Ralph and Reta Conrad GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship

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. 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 place all donations at our nursery door entryway. If you have any questions see Brad.

Ray and Mary Alice Coats George and Alberta Ellis

Laura Wersell and Thea Kallenberg Tracy Eldridge and Marie Huffman Carolyn May

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

Janet Brown Deb Cooper

David Will Ray Coats Jim Puckett George Lambert

The Celebration Singers present

Got Gospel?
Today at 3:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 222 N. Broad St., Lancaster (Nancye Rose is a member of this group)
Ron Ogden Liz Reed Our Troops Stacy Byers Don Taylor Wib Sparks Sharon Britch Verlene Heston Barbara Kerr Wanda Dickson Kellen Haris George Miller Aaron Smith

Prayer Requests

Ed and Norma George Dorothy Herman Holly Lynn Ayers George Andrews Hendricks Family Clarence Alexander Jim Wheeler

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

New address
Glen and Jessica Shady 2680 Lehman Road, Apt. 208 Cincinnati, OH 45204
Our military hero for April is Mark Conrad, the grandson of Ralph and Reta Conrad. Marks address is: Conrad, Mark A. 838th AEAG-SF Shindand, Air Base APO AE 09382 Please send a card or a note to encourage Mark and thank him for his service to our country. Also, there is a list of supplies for a care package to send to Mark on the bulletin board by the sanctuary. The supplies can be placed in the basket in Room 214.

Dorcas Society
The Dorcas Ladies will be taking reservations today and next Sunday, May 6th for the MotherDaughter Banquet, which will be held on Saturday, May 12th at 6:00 p.m. Men are needed to help serve for the Mother-Daughter Banquet. If you would like to help, please call Linda Daubenmire at 653-0149.

Men & Womens Softball Team This year we are forming a coed softball team that will play in the local church league. We are currently in need of more players. If you have a love for the game and would like to participate, contact Brandon Knoellinger at 974-4456 or Brad Seevers to get signed up. You must be at least 14 to participate.

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 The Names of God 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:

What it Means to be Righteous

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!

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ ~ May 2012

SUNDAY MONDAY 1 Mens Fraternity, 7pm 6 Blood Pressure Checks 13 7 Joy in Christ, 1:30pm at the Busseys 14 Joy in Christ, 1:30pm at the Busseys Carriage Court Service, 2pm 20 21 Joy in Christ, 1:30pm at the Busseys 27 Food Pantry Sunday Book Nook, 6:30pm 28 Memorial Day 22 Mens Fraternity, 7pm 8 Mens Fraternity, 7pm 15 Mens Fraternity, 7pm TUESDAY 2 Seniors Bible Study 10am/6:30pm Family Reunion 6:30pm 9 Seniors Bible Study 10am/6:30pm Family Reunion 6:30pm 16 Seniors Bible Study 10am/6:30pm Family Reunion 6:30pm Elders Meeting, 7:30pm 23 Seniors Bible Study 10am/6:30pm Family Reunion 6:30pm 29 Mens Fraternity, 7pm 30 Family Reunion 6:30pm 31 24 Missions Ministry, 6pm
Family Camp at Round Lake Christian Camp ~ May 25th 28th

WEDNESDAY 3

THURSDAY 4

FRIDAY 5

SATURDAY

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11 Dorcas Work Day

12 MotherDaughter Banquet 19

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Golf Outing at Pleasant Valley Golf Course 25 26

Family Camp at Round Lake Christian Camp ~ May 25th 28th

Senior Saints in the Smokies May 28th June 1st

The birthday list for May is located on the bulletin board in the coat room