Fifth Avenue Church of Christ 115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130 740-654-0626 www.myfacc.com e-mail info@myfacc.

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The Christian Messenger

January 26, 2014
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. Bible School 9:15 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

Elevate From Kentucky Christian University Sunday, February 23rd One combined morning worship at 10:00 a.m. Housing is needed for 2 girls and 7 boys in this group. Let Brad know if you can help.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

I want to thank Andy Lambert and the Clearview Mirror band for sharing with us on Friday night. It was a lot of fun. On January 15th, Kim & I completed our fourth year of ministry at Fifth Avenue. When I ponder that, it doesnt seem possible. Time sure flies by. We have grown to appreciate many of you. Your words of encouragement mean more than you could possibly know. May we make some great memories together as we continue our efforts in Lancaster. This past Sunday we studied Matthew 9:35-38 and discovered that we have a great need to Ask the Lord of the Harvest to send more workers for the field. So I want to ask you, will you pray daily for More laborers? More disciples? More disciple-makers? More Commitment to Sunday worship together? More People to trust God in increased stewardship? More compassion and less apathy? More love for God and for people? Thank you for making that commitment. I want to encourage our church family to come enjoy a nice Valentine dinner on February 15th. You can sign up today during the worship hour as the clipboard is passed around. The cost for the dinner is $10 per person or $20 per couple. For more details, see Josh Czich. On February 2nd, we will have a Mission trip meeting for those who have committed to going to Grundy, Virginia this summer to the Mountain Mission School. We will begin our meeting at 12:15 in the fellowship hall. I hope you can join us. Have a great week in the Lord. Brad

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: This week (1/26) our series Meet The Prophets features The Hated Prophet: Micaiah (I Kings 22:8). Next week we will get acquainted with Reasonable Religion: Micah (Micah 6:8). In coming weeks, we will be examining the lives and prophetic ministries of men like Amos, Isaiah, Hosea, Jeremiah and others. Why not join us at 6:00 p.m., on Sunday evenings, for this series of studies? MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES: Keep watch for an announcement regarding resumption of these sessions. It appears we will be able to resume in mid, to late, March. FUTURE EVENT: Seniors, mark your calendars for Senior Saints in The Smokies. Our week will be May 26-30, 2014. (We, already, have 4 committed to attending!) If you have questions, contact me. FINAL THOUGHT: A great many open minds should be closed for repairs.

Annual Congregational Meeting The Annual Congregational Meeting for the purpose of reviewing 2013 and looking ahead to 2014 will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. There will be a carry-in dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will follow.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS January 19, 2014

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Weekly Budget Budget Received Messenger Mailing Neal Rudolph Memorial 67 79 38 117 47 4,790.00 3,733.00 26.00 85.00

$ $ $ $

Dorcas Meeting
Dorcas meeting will be on Tuesday, January 28th at noon with a carry-in lunch. Invite a friend or a family member. All ladies are welcome! If you have any questions, contact Linda Daubenmire.

SERVING SCHEDULE January 26, 2014

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Pastor of the week PM Deacon Fred Griffith & Dave Riggenbach Bob Neff, Dick Shumaker, Ned Tomlinson, Hank Wellman Fred Griffith Bob Neff

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Ray and Margie Ayers nd 2 Worship Larry King GREETERS NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship VISITOR CENTER SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Brenda Hines and Virginia Wentz

Laura Wersell Nick and Tracy Hinson Becky Wellman

David Will George Lambert Jeff Crook Dick Shumaker

Valentines Banquet Saturday, February 15th $10 per person/ $20 per couple

Prayer Requests
Jane King Bertha Boyer Millie Hoy Linda Flesher Kenneth Dusthimer Stephanie Tingler Karen Wilson Naressa Allen Jeane Goldfarb Gladys McCoy Carter Vicki Pettit Donna Stewart Wib Sparks Bill Foss Mark Seevers Phyllis Bussey Emily Olney Ron Ogden Sandy Shover Lois Page Todd Logan

SERVING SCHEDULE February 2, 2014

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Pastor of the week PM Deacon Patrick Wersell & Dick Shumaker Tim Huffman, Ray Ayers, Nick Barrell, Richard Boyer Patrick Wersell Tim Huffman

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, January 28th Dorcas Potluck and Meeting, noon Sunday, February 2nd Grundy Mission Meeting, noon Prayer Team, 5:30pm Wednesday, February 5th Annual Congregational meeting, 5:30pm Thursday, February 6th Self-Defense Class 6-8pm Sunday, February 9th Carriage Court Service, 2pm Prayer Team, 5:30pm Monday, February 10th Facility Management Meeting, 6:30pm

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Dick and Marg Shumaker nd 2 Worship Denise Baird GREETERS NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship VISITOR CENTER SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Don and Judy Gardner

Volunteers Needed Marie Huffman Kay Knode

David Will George Lambert Jeff Crook Dick Shumaker

Marie Huffman and Laura Wersell would like to invite all ladies (and gentlemen, too) to a time of FREE FUN FELLOWSHIP & FITNESS. We will meet each morning (Monday through Friday) at the Lancaster YMCA at 7:00 AM for an hour of walking or running. No matter what your fitness level you are welcome to join us each morning or just on the mornings you have available. We will pray for each other, share what we are learning through our personal Bible Studies and encourage one another in our spiritual and physical fitness. Laura (obviously) will be walking and Marie can encourage others to run or learn to run. The YMCA has an indoor track that is free for anyone in the community. If you have any additional questions please contact Laura (740) 654-6536 or Marie.

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 Ladies Class "Youll Get Through This" 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 Jesus and the Just Reign of God Room 204 Dave Tingler, Teacher Philothean Adult Class Parables Room 108 Jim Love, Teacher

Yarn Needed
We are looking for donations of 4-ply, worsted weight yarn (any color) to make hats and scarves for the homeless. Donations may be left in the church library.

Lost Things Matter Luke 15 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. 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!

Love by Jane Belk Moncure is an early reader or Mommy and Me book in our church library. This What Is It? book has delightful illustrations and explains to young children ways they can show love to their family and friends.

Brides O the Emerald Isle is a book of adult fiction. This book tells the story of an Irish family whose past meets the present in four inspiring tales of legend and love. If you have borrowed a book from the church library, please check to see if it is due to be returned. If you have any questions about the library, please contact Delores Payne.

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Grundy Mission Meeting noon Prayer Team, 5:30pm

Potluck and Annual Meeting, 5:30pm

Self-Defense Class 6-8pm

Carriage Court Service, 2pm Prayer Team, 5:30pm

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Facility Management, 6:30pm

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Valentines Dinner

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Prayer Team, 5:30pm

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Book Nook, 6:30pm

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Elders Meeting, 7pm

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Elevate Concert (one combined morning worship at 10am) Food Pantry Sunday Prayer Team, 5:30pm

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