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

February 23, 2014

Brad Seevers Senior Minister (740-550-9882) David Tingler Associate Minister

Sunday Services
What if you knew that by taking ten steps across a room and saying hello to another person, you could impact his or her eternity? It has nothing to do with methods and everything to do with taking a genuine interest in another human being. Coming March 9th, I will offer a study entitled, Just Walk Across the Room. I offer this because I recently had a sermon series on the Great Commission and some of you said, I understand I should GO, but how do I go about doing this? It is for you, we offer this elective. I hope it helps equip you for changing lives. Sign up today in the lobby.
1st Worship 8:00 a.m. 2nd Worship 10:30 a.m. Bible School 9:15 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

I am excited that Elevate, from Kentucky Christian University, is here to share both instrumentally and vocally with us. I hope you enjoy this special worship team who are training to use their giftedness for full-time ministry. I want to say thank you to all our host families who showed hospitality to these students last night by keeping them in their homes. I want to thank George and Andy Lambert and Tim Huffman for installing our new security and phone system. It has taken many hours to accomplish this task. Our previous system was antiquated and continuously needed repaired and often that job fell on the shoulders of George. Thanks men for your willingness to serve this church. Recently I asked our congregation to consider inviting people who need the Lord to Fifth Avenue in 2014. I first asked our elders to commit to this because I could not in good conscience ask you to do something they were not willing to do. We had a total of 21 who accepted the challenge. Some of you have already begun and people attended because you were faithful. Great job! Your faithfulness to the Lord has not gone unnoticed. I have a special note for our guys. The annual men & boys Bean Dinner at the Heath Church of Christ will be held on March 20th. Plan now to join us for a great night of food and fellowship. More details to come. Here is a Scripture for you to ponder: And so dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen (events leading up to the Lord returning) make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in His sight (1 Peter 3:14). In His Service, Brad

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

A PERSONAL NOTE: Sue and I will appreciate your prayers for our safety as we accompany Stephanie back to Georgia this week. The date of our return is uncertain. However, we hope to return around mid-March. In the meantime, the Sunday Evenings In The Sanctuary will continue uninterrupted. (We dont plan to take the snow with us!) SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: This week (2/23), we will be considering Micah: Reasonable Religion (Micah 6:8). Upon returning home, we will meet Jeremiah: The Reluctant Prophet (Jeremiah 15:10). In the weeks that follow we will examine the lives and prophetic ministries of Ezekiel, Jonah, Zechariah and Malachi. Why not join us at 6:00 pm, on Sunday evenings, for this series of studies? MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES: Watch for announcements regarding resumption in March! FUTURE EVENT: Once again, I am reminding you about Senior Saints In The Smokies. The date is May 26-30, 2014. This is the 30th year for this great event conducted on the Johnson University (formerly Johnson Bible College) campus and it is to be a very special celebration. It is really intended for those aged 55 and up. (We, already, have 8 committed to attending and I have mailed the first 4 reservations!) Registration forms are available. If you need forms or have questions, contact me or our Church Secretary. (We do use our vans for travel.) FINAL THOUGHT: A really contented person has his/her yesterdays all filed away, his/her present in order and his/her tomorrows subject to instant revision.

As discussed at our Annual Congregational Meeting on Wednesday, February 12th, Dale Rose is the Chairman of the Deacons and Tim Huffman is the Chairman of Facility Management.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS February 16, 2014 Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship
Annual Congregational Meeting (2/12)

Weekly Budget Budget Received Outreach Van Fund

$ $ $ $

80 93 40 133 41 37 4,790.00 5,673.50 20.00 30.00

SERVING SCHEDULE February 23, 2014

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Pastor of the week PM Deacon Fred Griffith and Ned Tomlinson Bob Neff, Larry King, George Lambert, Carmel Marsh Fred Griffith Bob Neff

Dear Friends, Many thanks for your prayers, cards, and the countless good thoughts you have had for us in the past few months. It has been a difficult time, but you have helped to carry the load and given us encouragement. Please pray for mom and dad, for their travel to Georgia, and to help to get me settled again. The road is not over for me, but your prayers will continue to strengthen all of us. May God continue to bless you for your kindness and faithfulness. Philipppians 1:3-6 ~ Stephanie Tingler A really big thank you to whoever was the sender of the beautiful bouquet of flowers. All of us were surprised they were very pretty. I have enjoyed them all this week but finally had to give them up. So again many thanks. In Christian Love ~ Myrtle Campbell

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Dick and Marg Shumaker 2nd Worship Denise Baird GREETERS NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship VISITOR CENTER SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Dan and Janet Brown

Volunteers Needed Nick and Tracy Hinson Shirley Marsh

Paul Alexander Bill Kelly Tim Huffman George Lambert

Our heartfelt sympathy to Sheri and Tom Puckett on the passing of Sheris father, Ron Ogden, and to Betty and Wib Sparks on the passing of Bettys brother, Paul Riser. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Prayer Requests
Jane King Pam Brewer Millie Hoy Roger Sargent Kenneth Dusthimer Stephanie Tingler Naressa Allen Jeane Goldfarb Vera Hoffman Carter Jeff Cottrill Wib Sparks Mark Seevers Marianna Gall LeRoy Shaner Tom Puckett Betty Sparks

SERVING SCHEDULE March 2, 2014

At the Table 1 Serving 1st Pastor of the week PM Deacon
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Upcoming Events
Sunday, March 2nd Prayer Team, 5:30pm Thursday, March 6th Foundation Dinner Self-Defense Class, 6pm Sunday, March 9th Daylight Saving Time Begins Carriage Court Service, 2pm Prayer Team, 5:30pm

Patrick Wersell and Wib Sparks Tim Huffman, Dick Shumaker, Ned Tomlinson, Hank Wellman Patrick Wersell Tim Huffman

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Ray and Mary Alice Coats nd 2 Worship Josh and Michelle Czich GREETERS NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship VISITOR CENTER SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Nancy Speakman

Shirley Marsh Marie Huffman Becky Wellman

David Will Carmel Marsh Mike Cooper Mike Cooper

Directory Update Pam Schmeltzer 4615 Logan-Thornville Road Rushville, OH 43150

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.

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) Jesus Early Life Room 105 Marie Huffman, Teacher Early Elementary (Kindergarten through 2nd Grade) Jesus, Our Example Room 101 Deborah Will, Teacher Middle Elementary (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades) Jesus, Our Example Room 106 Becky Hoagland, Teacher Junior/Senior High Jesus and My Life Room 308 Nick Barrell, Teacher Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.) Multiply Room 306 Cassie Bull, Teacher

Book Swap Saturday, March 22nd ~ 10am-2pm

Bring any books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and cassettes that you no longer want and exchange them! Donations can be put on the table in the KidZone any time between now and March 15th. Any items not taken will be donated to Twig 17 Books and More on East Main Street. This is open to all book lovers in the church family. You do not have to donate any books to come and see if there is anything you would like for your home library. Come and join the fun!

Ladies Class "Youll Get Through This" Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Hearing Gods Word Room 205 Adult Class The Church Room 214 Brad Seevers, Teacher Harmony Adult Class Jesus and the Just Reign of God Room 204 Dave Tingler, Teacher Philothean Adult Class Parables Room 108 Jim Love, Teacher

Elevate Kentucky Christian University

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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. If you would like to take a Curious class, please indicate this on your Silent Roll Call Card.

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
What Can I Say to You, God? Verses from the Psalms on Prayer - By Elspeth Ccampbell Murphy is an early reader or Mommy and Me book. In this book, David and the child talk to God about their problems and God answers through the inspiration of the Psalms. The Sound of Sleigh Bells by New York Times BestSelling Author Cindy Woodsmall tells a captivating story of two guarded hearts, the letters that unlock their secrets, and the surprise of healing grace. Beth Hertzler works alongside her beloved Aunt Lizzy in their store and is a contact between Amish craftsmen and English retailers. Remose and loneliness echo in her heart, and she wears dark dresses to indicate her mourning of her fianc. She discovers a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children in an English store, and she wants to help the unknown artist find homes for his work. Lizzy sees the changes in her niece when Beth shows her the woodworking, and after meeting Jonah, the artist, she is determined that Beth come to know this man whose hands create healing art. But its not that simple Beth has cut herself off from any possibility of romance. Will Lizzys elaborate plan to reintroduce her niece to love work? Will Jonah be able to offer Beth new hope and a second chance at real love or just more heartbreak? Stop by the church libraries and check out a good book. If you have any questions about the libraries, contact Delores Payne.

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Self-Defense Class, 6pm Foundation Dinner

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Central Ohio Bean Dinner

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Prayer Team, 5:30pm Book Nook, 6:30pm

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Food Pantry Sunday Prayer Team, 5:30pm

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The birthday list for March is on the bulletin board in the coat room.