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

March 25, 2012

Love God and Love People

Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012

Sunday School at 8:45am The cantata In Christ Alone will be presented at a combined 10:00am worship service Evening Worship at 6:00pm
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.

Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012

Sunrise Service 7:00am Easter Breakfast 8:00am Sunday School 9:15am Morning Worship 10:30am Evening Worship 6:00pm

Neighborhood Flyer Day March 27th, 10:00 A.M. If you would like to pass out flyers with us, contact Brad at 740.550.9882

Bible School 9:15 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS March 18, 2012

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Weekly Budget Budget Received Missions Youth Book Nook Catherine Later Memorial Jan Foss Memorial 83 93 92 185 47 $ 4,633.00 $ 4,553.00 $ 187.00 $ 185.00 $ 21.00 $ 35.00 $ 30.00

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

KEENAGERS RETREAT: The annual spring Keenagers Retreat will be held at Round Lake on Tuesday, April 10. The theme, this year, is Faithful In Every Generation. Mark Taylor, the Editor of Christian Standard, will be the featured speaker. The registration fee of $26 includes a continental breakfast, lunch and supper. I am suggesting $3 per person for travel. Our departure will be at 7 AM. A sign-up sheet is posted and you will find registration forms posted as well. (Complete the registration form and return it to me along with your fee.) WEDNESDAYS: I am sorry for the disruption in our Wednesday study groups. Unforeseen circumstances made it necessary that we cancel on 3/21 and 3/28. It is my plan that we resume on April 4. Watch next weeks Messenger for details. SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: This week, we have another of our series on The Hard Sayings of Paul. The theme is Who Is Worse Than An Unbeliever? and the text is found in I Timothy 5:8. Next week (4/1) we will have a Mystery Speaker. I invite you to join us for these 6:00 PM services each week. (Communion is available.) SENIOR SAINTS IN THE SMOKIES: We had set the dates of May 28-June 1 as the time we might attend Senior Saints In The Smokies. For those not familiar with this activity, I describe it as summer camp for those age 55 and up. At this point, I need to know if there are those interested in attending, so that plans can be made. (We did not attend last year.) If you are interested, please let me hear from you! I do have registration brochures on hand. FINAL THOUGHT: Let someone else toot your horn and the sound will carry twice as far.

SERVING SCHEDULE March 25, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st At the Table 2nd Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Ralph Conrad and Dave Tingler Larry King, Dick Shumaker, Don Taylor, Hank Wellman Mike Cooper & Ned Tomlinson Larry. King, Nick Hinson, George Lambert, Tom Puckett Mike Cooper Larry King

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Ray and Mary Alice Coats 2nd Worship Linda Daubenmire GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship

Nancy Speakman & Lori Highfield Neal Rudolph

Thea Kallenberg & Shirley Marsh Samantha Hendricks & Jean Azbell Judy Gardner

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

Shirley Marsh Deb Cooper

Dan Brown Carmel Marsh Jim Puckett George Lambert

The Easter offering is designated for IDES (International Disaster Emergency Service) for relief for the recent tornado victims. You can read more about the work of IDES at www.IDES.org.

SERVING SCHEDULE April 1, 2012

(one combined worship at 10:00 a.m.) At the Table Serving Pastor of the week PM Deacon Tom Puckett and Nick Hinson Tim Huffman, Neal Rudolph, Dale Thornton, Ned Tomlinson Tom Puckett Tim Huffman

COMMUNION PREPARATION 10:00 Service GREETERS 10:00 Service NURSERY Sunday School 10:00 Service Sunday School Helper VISITOR CENTER 10:00 Service SECURITY Bible School 10:00 Service Evening Worship

Fred Griffith

Dick and Marg Shumaker

Mens Fraternity Event

Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mudhens April 24th at 6:30 PM Cost: $12 Must purchase tickets from Brad by April 8th

Margie Ayers and Hannah Ross Nick and Tracy Hinson Carolyn May

Bev Puckett

Bill Kelly Mike Bussey Dick Shumaker

Sympathy is extended to the family of Jan Foss who passed away on March 15th. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dorcas Society Meeting

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at noon Hostesses Dorothy Henderly and Alberta Ellis All ladies are welcome for a great time of fellowship!

Prayer Requests

Ron Ogden Liz Reed Our Troops Don Taylor Stacy Byers Wib Sparks

Sharon Britch Roger Davis Debbie Wright George Miller Mark Hartman

Ed and Norma George Clarence Alexander Dorothy Herman Joanna Cooper The Family of Jan Foss

Rocco Wellman George Andrews Teresa Williams Wanda Dickson Aaron Marshall

Round Lake Christian Camp Night

If you have noticed our military board, you will know how many heroes we have in our church family. Since we need to honor our boys and girls we will have a military hero of the month and we are asking the congregation to send cards and letters, and a care package will be sent to our hero of the month. The heros name and address, and a list of the supplies needed for the care package will be posted on the Womens Ministry bulletin board. The supplies can be placed in the basket in Room 214. Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Meal starts at 6:00pm Presentation starts at 6:30pm We have a representative from RLCC visiting us to present to our families and kids about camp options this summer. For anyone interested, the church has a policy of paying half of the costs for any FACC kids that attend Round Lake. Anyone attending is asked to please bring a dish for the meal at 6:00.

Library Sunday April 1 Preschool thru 5th Grade

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Easter Flowers
This year we will not be taking orders for Easter flowers. If you would like to remember or honor a loved one at this time, we will be making cards with their name on it. The card will then be placed in front of a wooden cross. The cards are available for a donation of $5.00. The money raised will go into the Easter offering. Orders will be taken in the parlor on March 25th and April 1st. If you have questions please call Beverly Puckett at 654-4472.

Please meet in the classroom area for a Kids Song Celebration. If you wish, come prepared with an instrument or a favorite song! We will then travel to the Children's Library (located on the stage - Room 116), to enjoy the book Easter is for Me! a story about the true meaning of Easter a special time when Jesus died and rose again! We will also have a craft time. Parents are welcome. For the future, please mark your calendar for the Kids Library Sunday, every other month, on the first Sunday of the month. The next Library Sunday will be June 3rd.

The Book Nook

The Book Nook meets tomorrow, Monday, March 26th at 6:30 p.m. The book to be discussed is "The Captive Heart" by Dale Cramer. The book for the April 23rd meeting is "Promise Me This" by Cathy Gohlke. All are welcome at the Book Nook!

Round Lake Christian Camp

Spring Keenagers Retreat

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Faithful in Every Generation

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

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.

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

Ladies Class Sermon on the Mount: Returning Gods Love with Our Life Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class The Names of God Room 205 Tom Puckett, Teacher Adult Class Curious 202 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

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Mens Fraternity
What Men Need to Hear

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

Led by Brad Seevers Location: FACC Fellowship Hall

Pastor of the Week Mike Cooper

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

The Power of Prayer

James 5:13-20 Brad Seevers preaching

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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).

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.

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!

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ

April 2012
Wednesday
4 Seniors Study 10am and 6:30pm Family Reunion 6:30pm

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1 Palm Sunday
In Christ Alone Canata presented at 10am combined worship)
Blood Pressure Checks (in outer office)

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Joy in Christ 1:30pm (at Busseys)

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What Men Need to Hear 6:30pm (Fellowship Hall)

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Neighborhood Flyer Day 10:00am

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Joy in Christ 1:30pm (at Busseys)

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What Men Need to Hear 6:30pm (Fellowship Hall) Keenagers Retreat at Round Lake

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Seniors Study 10am and 6:30pm Family Reunion 6:30pm

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Ladies Movie Night 6pm

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Carriage Court Service 2pm

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Joy in Christ 1:30pm (at Busseys)

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What Men Need to Hear 6:30pm (Fellowship Hall)

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Seniors Study 10am and 6:30pm Family Reunion 6:30pm

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Ladies Craftapalooza 9am-5pm CIY Believe (leave church at 1pm)

22
Forgotten God 6pm (at Huffmans)

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Facility Management Meeting 7pm Joy in Christ 1:30pm (at Busseys)

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Dorcas Meeting, noon Mens Fraternity Clippers Game

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Seniors Study 10am and 6:30pm Family Reunion 6:30pm Elders Meeting 7:30pm

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Ladies Prayer Breakfast 9am

CIY Believe (return approx. 9pm)

The Book Nook 6:30pm

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Food Pantry Sunday Forgotten God 6pm (at Huffmans)

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Joy in Christ 1:30pm (at Busseys)

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

Ladies . Plan to participate in these upcoming special events!

Womens Ministry

Thursday, April 12th at 6:00 p.m. ~ Ladies Movie Night We will be watching the 1953 version of Titanic starring Barbara Stanwyck and Clifton Webb. Bring your favorite finger food to share. Drinks will be provided. Saturday, April 21st 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Craftapalooza Bring any craft you are working on and settle in for a great day of fun with fellow crafters. Bring a covered dish to share for a luncheon potluck. Drinks will be provided. Monday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. The Book Nook We will be discussing "Promise Me This" by Cathy Gohlke. Tuesday, April 24th at noon Dorcas Society Meeting Saturday, April 28th at 9:00 a.m. Ladies Prayer Breakfast Dorothy Henderly will be speaking on Remembrances of Grandma
Watch for more information about these and future events!
It was such a blessing to us to bring Mom home to church one more time. She loved you all very much. Thank you, Brad, for the beautiful song. Moms stepsister, Genevieve Snoke, always sang that song in church. It ministered to all of our family. Dave, your time and service were very touching to everyone there. Even my bosses said it truly ministered to them. I dont remember the ladys name who played the music, but she also ministered to us. You are all such a blessing. Thanks again. Love you all. ~ Catherine Laters Family (Bill and Sheila Ashton)

5th Ave. Family ~ Thank you for your love, cards and support during my last hospital visits. Special thanks to Pastor Seevers for their visits and prayers. We are so honored to have them over our flock. Best of good health and happiness to you always. ~ Love, Sharon Britch