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 26, 2012

Love God and Love People

Womens Prayer Breakfast

Saturday, March 3rd ~ 9:00 a.m.
Brad Seevers Senior Minister (740-550-9882) David Tingler Associate Minister Glen Shady Youth Minister (740-438-5257) Sunday Services 1st Worship 8:00 a.m. 2nd Worship 10:30 a.m. Bible School 9:15am Evening Worship 6:00pm

Phyllis Bussey will have a devotion titled The Farmers Wife Special music by Laura and Esther Wersell
A sign-up sheet is on the Womens Ministry bulletin board

CIY BELIEVE
April 21-22, 2012 ~ Anderson, Indiana The van will leave the church at 1:00 p.m. on the 21st and will return around 9:00 pm on the 22nd See Glen for a registration form that must be turned in by March 18th

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS February 19, 2012 Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Family Reunion (02/22) Weekly Budget Budget Received Valentine Dinner At the Table 1st 87 88 80 168 45 46 $ 4,633.00 $ 5,770.25 $ 938.00

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

KEENAGERS IN MARCH: We are going to celebrate the arrival of spring with a trip to the Franklin Park Conservatory, on Tuesday, March 20 (the first day of spring). We will enjoy orchids, art, blooms and butterflies. The cost of admission and transportation is $9 per person. We will depart at 8:50 AM. Lunch will be at the MCL Cafeteria. A sign-up sheet is posted. WEDNESDAYS: On February 29, we are beginning a series of lessons dealing with The Inter-Testament Period. These lessons will summarize events and circumstances between the writing of the final Old Testament books and the advent of Jesus. This will be a brief study of just a few weeks and will be led by Sue Tingler. Why not join us for our 10:00 AM or 6:30 PM session? SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: The Apostle Peter writes in II Peter 3:15-16 just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him His letters contain some things that are hard to understand These words are the springboard for our current Sunday evening series on The Hard Sayings of Paul. This week, February 26, our topic is Can We Work Out Our Salvation? This message is based in Philippians 2:12-13. On March 4, the theme is Submitting to Governments (Romans 13:1). I invite you to join us for these 6:00 PM services each week. (Communion is available.) GIANT PRINT BIBLES: I still have a few of the GIANT PRINT Bibles. These are soft cover editions of the New International Translation and they sell for just $12.50 each. You may purchase one by contacting me or stopping by the church office. If you want to pay by check, make the check payable to me. FINAL THOUGHT: How is it that nearly all historical events happened next to souvenir shops?
The Joy in Christ small group that meets on Monday afternoons at the Bussey residence will not meet Monday, February 27th. We will resume the following week on March 5th at 1:30pm. Anyone is welcome to join us for a fun discussion of Paul's letter to the Philippians.

SERVING SCHEDULE February 26, 2012

Mike Cooper & Dick Shumaker Larry King, Don Taylor, Serving 1st Hank Wellman, Ray Ayers At the Table 2nd Mike Cooper and Tom Puckett Larry King, Ned Tomlinson, Serving 2nd Rod Troutman, Mike Bussey Mike Cooper Pastor of the week Larry King PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Dick and Marg Shumaker 2nd Worship Mike and Deb Cooper GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship Thea Kallenberg and Judy Smith Dick and Marg Shumaker

NURSERY Sunday School Laura Wersell & Thea Kallenberg 2nd Worship Samantha Hendricks & Jean Azbell Sunday School Helper VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1ST Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Judy Gardner Sue Tingler Kim Seevers David Will Carmel Marsh Tim Huffman Jim Puckett

Dear Loving Folks, Your special birthday cards and notes of encouragement are so deeply appreciated. Your prayers and other acts of kindness, I cherish so much. Gods deepest blessings and good health be with you always. ~ Sharon Britch

SERVING SCHEDULE March 4, 2012

At the Table 1st Larry Bussey and Ralph Conrad Tim Huffman, Jerry Baker, Serving 1st Richard Boyer, Dan Brown At the Table 2nd Tom Puckett and Ned Tomlinson Tim Huffman, Josh Czich, Serving 2nd Nick Hinson, George Lambert Larry Bussey Pastor of the week Tim Huffman PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Ray and Mary Alice Coats nd 2 Worship Linda Daubenmire GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship Larry and Jane King Larry and Phyllis Bussey Shirley Marsh and Reta Conrad Nick and Tracy Hinson Carolyn May Judy Gardner Julie Stuck Dick Shumaker Ray Coats George Lambert Jim Puckett

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

Anyone interested in learning how to run the sound for second service should see Scott Brown. Don't be afraid! There will be a class forming that will explain what all the pretty knobs and buttons are for. Seriously, the sound board can be a little intimidating, but once you learn a few basics you will be amazed at how simple it can be. This is an area of service that can be a tremendous blessing to the congregation and we are ready to equip you to serve in this way. Feel free to contact Scott at 843-439-2389 with any questions.

Mark Your Calendar ..

Sunday, March 4th Blood Pressure Checks Sunday, March 11th Daylight Saving Time Begins Carriage Court Service Thursday, March 15th Central Ohio Mens Bean Dinner at Heath Church of Christ

Vacation Bible School

June 11-15, 2012
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Ladies Bean Supper and Movie Night at Fifth Avenue

Prayer Requests

Ron Ogden Liz Reed Don Taylor Our Troops Jude May

Sharon Britch Anna Lockhart Wanda Dickson Stacy Byers Brooke Evans

Dorothy Herman Ed and Norma George Clarence Alexander Jan Foss Sharon Shuttleworth

Jeane Goldfarb George Andrews Joanna Cooper Brian Kellett Kelly Wakefield

Library Spotlight
Psalms for Young Children by Marie-Helene Delval is a Mommy and Me book. The biblical Psalms describe the whole range of emotions, from joy and wonder to sadness and regret. This collection of Psalms, paraphrased for young readers, uses simple yet powerful imagery to help children express their feelings. The Cul-de-Sac Kids book, The Upside-Down Day by Beverly Lewis is written for elementary readers. Its school spirit day at Blossom Hill School, and everyones enjoying the fun. Especially Abby Hunters teacher, Miss Hershey. She does all sorts of wacky things, like wearing her clothes backward. And theres a new girl at school with a BIG secret. Leslie Groff with bright red pigtails dates Abbys class to guess her secret. In just one school day! Can the Cul-de-sac Kids do it? Or will spunky Leslie outsmart them all? There are many books missing from the library. Also, please check at home for any books belonging to the library and return them if you have finished reading them.

MANAGING HIS MONEY. Its been a little more than three months now since we worked our way through a sermon series entitled: Take God at His Word. Many of you also read the book and I hope you found it to be a life-changing resource. We just want to say how good it has been to see those of you who have been trusting God with this area of your life. We also want to encourage others of you to begin trusting the Lord with your finances and begin experiencing the joy that so many of us have come to know because we give. Below you will find suggestions for how you might pray for this discipline in your life. We hope it is a help to you! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Pray to be better managers of the money we keep (Luke 16:10). Pray that we will instill within our children Gods principles for giving and money management (Deut. 6:5-9). Pray that we will not operate out of fear in our giving, but out of trust (Pr. 3:9-10). Pray for a sense of expectancy at what God will do (Eph. 3:20-21). Pray that we will experience joyful giving (2 Cor. 9:7). Pray that we will see God as our source of income (2 Cor. 9:8). Pray that husbands and wives will encourage each other in their giving (Heb. 13:6). Pray that we will hope in God who richly blesses (1 Tim. 6:17).

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 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 Sermon on the Mount: Returning Gods Love with Our Life Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Biblical Definitions Room 205 Tom Puckett, Teacher Adult Class Life, Money, Hope (A Study of Salvation and Purpose) 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 Adult Class Apologetics Room 214 Glen Shady, Teacher

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.

Life Groups Forgotten God

Every Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
Led by Brad Seevers Location: Tim & Marie Huffman's 1900 Lake Road

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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
What Men Need to Hear

Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Led by Brad Seevers Location: FACC Fellowship Hall

Pastor of the Week Mike Cooper Two Kinds of Wisdom James 3:1-18 Brad Seevers preaching

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

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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.

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!