Fifth Avenue Church of Christ

740-654-0626 www.myfacc.com e-mail info@myfacc.com

115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130

June 16, 2013

The Christian Messenger

Brad Seevers Senior Minister (740-550-9882) David Tingler Associate Minister Scott Brown Worship & Outreach Minister Hannah Martin Director of Childrens Ministries Sunday Services 1st Worship 8:00 a.m.

Friday, June 28th ~ 6-8:30 p.m. Ladies Only! Sue Tingler will have a time of devotion.
Bring girlfriends, sisters, aunts, and daughters for a fun night of food, fun, and fellowship!

2nd Worship 10:30 a.m. Bible School 9:15 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

Hi Everyone! I want to thank those who helped out this week for VBS. It looked like everyone was having a great time. It was nice to see so many new faces. Today as I write, I am moving into our new home here in Lancaster. We had several people come and help us into our new place. All of you were awesome! Your friendship is greatly appreciated. We could have never done it without you. On June 30th, we will have a reception and potluck dinner for Scott Brown and his family. We hope each of you will join us as we seek to encourage them in their transition. The potluck will begin at 5 pm. I wanted to let you know that according to our church treasurer, we raised over $4400 for the tornado victims of Oklahoma. Great job church! Have a great day in the Lord as we worship Him together. Brad

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

RECOGNITION: I would like to recognize and thank one of our unsung heroes here at Fifth Avenue. For many years, Bill Kelly has been responsible for our church vehicles. He has, faithfully, made sure that they are properly serviced and always road worthy. All those who have enjoyed safe travel in our vehicles should join me in saying, Thanks, Bill Kelly. TOURING THE AIRSTREAM PLANT: On Wednesday, June 26, we will be traveling to Jackson Center for a tour of the Airstream plant. Our group will be departing at 7:30 am. The only cost for this trip will be $5 per person for gas. Lunch will be on your own at Fazolis. A sign-up sheet is posted. All seats are, presently, reserved. However, someone always has an emergency, so I encourage you, if you are interested in going, please sign on as a stand-by. LaCOMEDIA DINNER THEATRE: A sign-up sheet is now posted for this event. If you are interested in going with us to the LaComedia dinner theatre, on Thursday, October 17, you may sign up now. Your payment of $44.00 per person will be due 60 days prior to the performance. (On or about August 15). The show is The Church Basement Ladies: A Mighty Fortress. We have seen the previous two editions of this show and found them delightful! Remember, the fee includes dinner, the show and travel. (I do have a number of reservations, already. We have 28 tickets on reserve.) SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: This week, June 16, we continue in our series, Seven Lessons From Judges. Our lesson, this week, is Gideon, Reluctant But Successful and comes from Judges 6-8. Next week, our topic is Abimelech, The Renegade (Judges 9). If you are not involved in a small group, on Sunday evenings, I encourage you to join us. Communion is available for those who desire. I remind you parents, once again that we now have activities for children each Sunday evening. WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDIES: Both of our study groups, 10:00 am and 6:30 pm, will be meeting this week (6/19). We will be completing our study on Colossians. Following this session we will be taking our summer break and will return with a new study in September. FINAL THOUGHT: Experience is the comb we receive after we have lost our hair.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS - June 9, 2013

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Weekly Budget Budget Received Reach Out on Campus Senior Saints IDES Van Fund Building Fund 101 108 69 177 39 4,790.00 4,022.60 100.00 180.00 730.00 20.00 30.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

Last week in children's church we learned about Hannah and Samuel. God answered Hannah's prayer by blessing her with a son. She dedicated his life to Him. Throughout this week at VBS we also learned about the amazing ways that God answers our prayers. I am so thankful for everyone that helped with VBS this week. None of it could have been possible without the prayers and support of each and every one of you. God blessed us with almost fifty kids every night, not to mention all the great leaders we had there as well. We had such a blast this week and I really hope to see some new faces at church this summer! Hannah

SERVING SCHEDULE June 16, 2013

At the Table 1st Fred Griffith and Dave Riggenbach Josh Czich, Ray Coats, Serving 1st Ralph Conrad, Don Gardner Josh Czich Serving 2nd Fred Griffith Pastor of the week Josh Czich PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Don and Judy Gardner 2nd Worship Nick and Tracy Hinson 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 Thea Kallenberg and Judy Smith Mitch and Tamatha Shell Laura Wersell and Courtney Beiter Jean Azbell and Cindy Cox Janet Brown Michelle Czich George Lambert Carmel Marsh Tim Huffman Mike Cooper

Dorcas Society
The Dorcas Society is having a potluck luncheon at Juanita Harmons home on Tuesday, June 18th, 1-4pm. All ladies are welcome! Call Juanita Harmon for more details.
Monday, June 17th Facility Management Meeting, 7pm Wednesday, June 19th Elders/Deacons Meeting, 7:30pm Sunday, June 23rd Prayer Team, 5pm

Prayer Requests
Jane King Kelly Norris Millie Hoy Naressa Allen Stacy Byers Our Troops Judy Gardners Friend, Nancy Harold Sain Brian Kellett Jeane Goldfarb John Dickson Jeanne Noble Karen Purcell George and Alberta Ellis Alice Delong Isaiah Hurd Ron Ogden

SERVING SCHEDULE June 23, 2013

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Larry Bussey and Dick Shumaker Patarick Wersell, Bill Kelly, George Lambert, Carmel Marsh Patrick Wersell Larry Bussey Patrick Wersell

SCOTTS THOUGHTS
Outreach can be intimidating, but it really doesnt have to be. Most of the fear is related to a false understanding of what outreach is. Many people think you have to be a Bible expert to share the gospel with someone. Interestingly enough, some of the most effective evangelism is done by new Christians. These are people who know Jesus saved them and want that for other people as well. They are excited about their new relationship with Jesus and want to share that excitement with everyone they meet. That excitement can be contagious and is very effective because people see the sincerity of the joy and want that too. Many times as we get further along in our spiritual journey, some of that excitement fades and we start feeling like we need to be an expert. Sharing our faith can become an obligation rather than a natural outgrowth of our excitement. This is dangerous. If you dont have joy in your heart, people will not be interested in what you have to offer. You are not going to have success in evangelism and you will become more discouraged and therefore less effective. It is time to pray with David: restore to me the joy of my salvation. There will be more to come on this topic next week, but let me leave you with a couple points to consider. If you are not excited about what God is doing (present tense and continuing action) in your life, you are not giving Him space to move and your relationship needs a time of refreshing and renewal. If you know enough to become a Christian, you know enough to help someone else become a Christian. You dont need to be a Bible scholar. You need to know that your sin separated you from God. Jesus died to save you from your sin. You have given your life to Him in baptism and decided to spend your life learning to be more like Jesus. It is ok to not have answers. It is a learning process. If we are pursuing growth in biblical knowledge as part of our discipleship, those answers will come in time. There is no secret knowledge. it is all in the Bible. People are often put at ease when you let them know; Im not sure, lets look at that together. Or I have questions too, thats why I love the fact that God is big enough to handle my questions.

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Don and Judy Gardner nd 2 Worship Nick and Tracy Hinson GREETERS 1st Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship

Ray and Margie Ayers Jenna Thompson

Hannah Ross and Thea Kallenberg Samantha Hendricks and Julie Stuck

VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship

Shirley Marsh Kim Seevers

Paul Alexander Bill Kelly Jeff Crook George Lambert

Monday, June 24th ~ 6:30 p.m. We will be discussing Angel Sister by Ann Gabhart. Everyone is welcome at the Book Nook!
If the family is going to prevail, it will be because husbands and fathers accept their God-given responsibilities for leadership in the family and lead them in paths of righteousness, integrity, honesty and decency, to love their children and care for those who depend on them. ~ Focus on the Family

Book Nook

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) 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 and Senior High Old Testament Survey Room 301 Nick Hinson, Teacher Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.) The Lies Women/Young Women Believe Room 306 Cassie Bull, Teacher Ladies Class "God as He Longs for You to See Him" Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Hearing Gods Word Room 205 Adult Class Psalm 91 Gods Protection Room 214 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

Food Revolution
Monday, June 17th 6-7pm Fellowship Hall
Joshua and Michelle Czich will be talking about the Lancaster Food Revolution. Free food! Flyers for the fundraiser and class are posted around the church. Reservations for An Evening with GlassRoots Dinner will be taken from June 10-30. Reservations can be taken at 5th Avenue Church of Christ on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00am 2:00pm. Tickets are $20.00 per person. See Josh Czich for details!

Mark 5 Brad Seevers preaching

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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 grace-based preaching and teaching & understand the Bible is our authority (2 Timothy 3:16).

Core Values...

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
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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!