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

November 24, 2013

Follow the Star Christmas gathering Saturday, December 7th 9 a.m. The Ville Restaurant
Speaker: Kim Seevers Songs and Music: Special Guest Fellowship and Games Tickets are $10. Today is the last day to purchase tickets in the parlor. For all ladies!

Once again we begin to prepare for the season of celebration of the birth of our Savior! The Giving Tree will be in the Parlor today thru Sunday, December 15th. In addition to area foster children, we are pleased to add gift requests from one of our regular missions: The Deaf Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio. Please see the Bulletin Board for an update of the valuable work these deaf ministers and families offer to the deaf community. Questions? Please see Kathryn Albertson. Sharing because we have been blessed, what could be better?

A congregational meeting will be held Sunday, December 1, 2013 following each morning worship hour to elect officers and approve the budget for 2014.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

Tonight at our banquet, you are being asked to show appreciation for Hannahs ministry as well as make a donation to help defray the costs of our meal and entertainment. We will have two buckets clearly marked at the entrance of the fellowship hall. We want to encourage you to give the best you can for both these servants of the Lord. If you must write a check, make it out to Hannah Martin & Dave Mason. I want to encourage all our ladies to participate in the upcoming Christmas event at The Ville restaurant. Today is your last day to sign up and pay for this excellent fellowship opportunity. I want to thank all those who planned the parade event and who volunteered in one way or another either decorating the float or helping out yesterday. A special thanks to Tim & Marie Huffman for taking this project on. We appreciate everyones willingness to help us meet the community. I would also like to thank Mitch Shell and the Imagine group for sharing their black light show with us Saturday night. Great job! I hope you begin planning now to invite friends and family to FACC for our December 15th Angels and Antlers concert by 64 to Grayson. We had this group here once before and they did an outstanding job playing their bluegrass music. Im sure you will love this special presentation as they help prepare our minds for the Christmas celebration of the birth of our Lord. Next Sunday, you will have an opportunity to vote concerning our church leadership. I hope you will not simply make this about voting for someone you like. Read through the passages of scripture that pertain to Christian leaders. Examine the qualifications and ask yourself if these men meet the qualifications of Biblical leadership. Passages to read are: Titus 1:5-9, I Timothy 3:1-13. I ask that you pray each day this week as to whom God would have lead at FACC. In His Service, Brad Seevers

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY:

This week, November 24, we will be enjoying our annual All Church Thanksgiving Dinner. I encourage your participation! Next week, December 1, we will complete our current series of lessons on New Testament Characters with Reaching The Immoral One (Luke 7:36). On December 8, I plan to launch a new series titled Meet The Prophets. In these lessons, we will be examining some of the Old Testament prophets and their work.
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDIES: Remember, we

are not meeting this week, November 27. The 10:00 am and 6:30 pm classes will resume on December 4. At that time we will continue our Brief Survey Of The Old Testament. Why not join us? Confidence is the feeling you sometimes have before you fully understand the situation.
FINAL THOUGHT:

Christmas Poinsettias
Orders for red or white Christmas poinsettias will be taken in the parlor today and next Sunday, December 1st. The cost is $6 each and must be paid for at the time of ordering.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS November 17, 2013 Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Wednesday (11/20) Weekly Budget Budget Received Van Fund (Don Taylor Memorial) Van Fund Thanksgiving 72 95 44 139 36 n/a 4,790.00 3,714.50 70.00 90.00 10.00

$ $ $ $ $

SERVING SCHEDULE November 24, 2013

At the Table 1st Dave Tingler & David Riggenbach Dale Rose, Bill Kelly, Serving 1st George Lambert, Carmel Marsh nd Dale Rose Serving 2 Dave Tingler Pastor of the week Dale Rose PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship 2nd Worship 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 Sue Tingler Kim Seevers

I am so thankful for the time I have spent here at 5th Avenue. Thank you to all of you who have welcomed me and supported me over the last year and a half. I will be praying for each of the families here, that you continue to grow closer to the Lord together. I hope that the relationships I have built will continue to flourish even after I leave. I have been blessed to meet people that I hope to remain friends with for the rest of my life. I will miss my friends and family here at 5th avenue. However, you cant get rid of me that easily, I plan to come back and visit often! Hannah

Nancy Speakman Mitch and Tamatha Shell Hannah Ross and Thea Kallenberg Nick and Tracy Hinson

Communion Preparation
Michelle Czich

Paul Alexander Ray Coats Mike Bussey Dick Shumaker

If you would be willing to prepare communion for 2nd worship in October of 2014, please contact Denise Baird at 653-5692.

Prayer Requests
Jane King Millie Hoy Mark Seevers Jeff Mohler George Ellis Gloria Stuck Linda Flesher Danielle Klinger Naressa Allen Alberta Ellis Barb Short Jeane Goldfarb Wib Sparks Ron Ogden Gladys McCoy Bill Foss Our Troops Samantha Hendricks Roger Severing

SERVING SCHEDULE December 1, 2013

At the Table 1 Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon
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Upcoming Events
Monday, November 25th Book Nook, 6:30pm Wednesday, November 27th NO Seniors Bible Study Sunday, December 1st Congregational Meeting following both morning worship services Prayer Team, 5pm Wednesday, December 4th Seniors Bible Study, 10am/6:30pm Thursday, December 5th Self-Defense Class, 6-8pm Saturday, December 7th Follow the Star Ladies Gathering, 9am at The Ville

Fred Griffith and Ralph Conrad Josh Czich, Dick Shumaker, Hank Wellman, Ray Ayers Josh Czich Fred Griffith Josh Czich

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Dan and Janet Brown nd 2 Worship Fred Griffith 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 Ray and Mary Alice Coats Dick and Marg Shumaker Shirley Marsh Marie Huffman Sue Tingler Kim Seevers

David Will Carmel Marsh Mike Cooper George Lambert

Flowers
If you would be willing to do a monthly flower arrangement for the sanctuary, please contact Julie Stuck at 654-2409 or e-mail at fjstuck@sbcglobl.net.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Bright Star, Bright Star, What Do You See? by Cassandre Maxwell is the name of the book for the next Preschool Story Time. The children and their parent, grandparent, or adult friend will be making a paper doily angel. There will be games and free time. Come and join us on Thursday, December 5th from 10-11am.

WELCOME TO FIFTH AVENUE! At FACC, we focus on loving God, loving people, and turning the world upside down. 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. Brad Seevers
Senior Minister (740-550-9882)

Sunday School Classes for All Ages

Classes at 9:15 unless noted

Nursery (Birth through 3 years old) Jesus Loves Me Room 102 Preschool (Ages 3-6) God the Creator Room 105 Marie Huffman, Teacher Early Elementary (Kindergarten through 2nd Grade) Shaping Hearts with Gods Word 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 High Old Testament Survey Room 306 Nick Hinson, Teacher Senior High Room 308 Nick Barrell, Teacher Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.) Multiplied Room 306 Cassie Bull, Teacher Ladies Class "Soul Detox" Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Hearing Gods Word Room 205 Adult Class The Book of Titus Room 214 Brad Seevers, Teacher Harmony Adult Class First Things Room 204 Dave Tingler, Teacher Philothean Adult Class Parables Room 108 Jim Love, Teacher

David Tingler
Associate Minister

Hannah Martin
Director of Childrens Ministries Hannahatfifth@gmail.com

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.

The special Thanksgiving offering has been designated for IDES for the typhoon victims in the Philippines.

Always Give Thanks Colossians 1:3-14 Brad Seevers preaching

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

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.

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.

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!

Library Spotlight

The Story of the Nativity is a Mommy and Me book or a book for

elementary readers. This delightful pop-up book tells the story of Mary and Joseph as they travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem where Jesus is born.

When Calls the Heart by Janette Oke is a heartwarming prairie romance

novel about a young, cultured and educated eastern girl who travels to the Canadian frontier for a teaching position. She is determined not to become romantically involved with a frontiersman, but then she meets Wynn. Beth discovers that he also has determined never to marry. Can Beth change his mind? Will Wynn listen ? Stop by the library and check out a good book! If you have any questions about the library, contact Delores Payne.

December 2013
SUNDAY
1 Congregational Meeting following each morning worship Prayer Team, 5pm 8 Carriage Court Service, 2pm Philothean Class Party Prayer Team, 5pm 15
64 to Grayson at combined morning worship 10am (Sunday School 8:45am) Prayer Team, 5pm

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WEDNESDAY
4 Seniors Bible Study, 10:00am/6:30pm

THURSDAY
5 Preschool Story Time 10-11am Self-Defense Class, 6-8pm 6

FRIDAY

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7 Follow the Star Ladies Christmas Gathering, 9am

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11 Seniors Bible Study, 10:00am/6:30pm

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16 Book Nook, 6:30pm

17 Dorcas - noon

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Seniors Bible Study, 10:00am/6:30pm Parenting Small Group, 6:30pm (no dinner) Elders/Deacons Meeting, 7:30pm

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22 Prayer Team, 5pm

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24 Christmas Eve Service, 7pm

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29 Food Pantry Sunday Prayer Team, 5pm

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