The Christian Messenger

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ

July 8, 2012
115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130
740-654-0626 www.myfacc.com e-mail info@myfacc.com

Brad Seevers Senior Minister (740-550-9882) David Tingler Associate Minister Scott Brown Worship & Outreach 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.

Tuesday, July 10th Mens Fraternity Pizza and Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 11th Middle School Madness Disc Golf (at Keller Kern Park) 6:00 8:00 p.m.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD Over the past few weeks, we have dealt with some of the one another passages of the New Testament. We have tackled the themes of Encourage one another and Living in harmony with one another. Today we are checking out what the Bible says about Stop passing judgment on one another. God has called us to be united, which is a consistent theme in the Word. After our time together today, allow me to encourage you to pray about areas of your life that need to change, attitudes that need to be removed and for opportunities that God may open your eyes to be a blessing rather than discouragement to others. May God help you to recognize that others dont always have to think or be the way that you are, in order to be accepted by God. Go and study further from Romans 14 about love and liberty. I think you will find it challenging. Allow me to encourage everyone to consider coming to our Outreach potluck on July 11th. It starts at 6 p.m. We will provide the drinks and meat. You can bring a side dish. Scott and I want to open your eyes to a world of opportunity about how to reach our community for Christ. No matter what your age, there are numerous opportunities to get involved in growing a great church and making disciples. If you plan to come, please sign-up on the bulletin board in the coat room so we know for how many to plan. Thank you! SCOTTS THOUGHTS Many of you may be wondering about the PowerPoint slide that looks like a thermometer. We are raising funds to replace our current projector with a model that will be brighter, clearer and easier to maintain. This will enable us to show video without shutting off lights and minimize distractions during our services. The goal is to raise $10,000. We are currently about halfway to reaching this amount and would encourage you to contribute to this effort. If you are able to help we ask that you mark any additional amount beyond your tithe on your offering envelope to be used for the projector. Coming up on Wednesday, the 11th of July we will be having a pot luck dinner and discussion of some upcoming outreach opportunities. This should be a fun discussion of some simple ways that everyone can participate in making a greater impact in our community. In Him, Scott

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

KEENAGERS TRIP: We still have 8 seats left for our trip to Ada, Ohio and the Wilson Sporting Goods plant where they make footballs. They, in fact, make all the footballs for the National Football League, most colleges and many high schools. This trip is scheduled for Wednesday, July 18. Our departure time is 9:15 am. We will have lunch at Ryans Steak House, in Marion. Lunch at Ryans will be on your own. (They have a lunch special that is $5.99, plus beverage.) Our tour is scheduled for 1:30 pm. The cost for admission and transportation will be $10 per person. A sign-up sheet is posted. I would appreciate receiving your payments in advance of the trip. If you have questions, contact me. WEDNESDAYS: Starting this week, we are taking a break during the months of July and August. Our study groups will resume in September. Do keep an eye out for some special Wednesday aactivities during these two months. SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: Tonight, our special speaker will be Patrick Hinson. Patrick is a rising sophomore at Cincinnati Christian University. I encourage your attendance as an encouragement to Patrick. Next week (7/15) we will continue our current series of lessons, Pondering the Proverbs. The message will be Handling Criticism, based on Proverbs 13:18 & 15:31-32. Why not be a part of these 6:00 PM worship services. Each week we enjoy a brief song service and communion for those who desire. COMING EVENTS: In August, we will be visiting the Bible Walk in Mansfield, Ohio. On September 11 we will attend the New Horizons Retreat in Zanesville. On October 12, we plan to experience Bob Evans Farm Days near Jackson, Ohio. FINAL THOUGHT: I want to continue to urge your prayers in behalf of your Elders as they seek to fill our need for a part-time director of childrens ministry.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS July 1, 2012

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Family Reunion (06/27) Weekly Budget Budget Received Book Nook Projector Van Fund 77 82 64 146 29 56 4,633.00 3,342.57 22.00 100.00 65.00

Book Nook
The Book Nook is taking a summer break and will resume on Monday, September 24th, at 6:30 p.m. The book for the September meeting is Home to Harmony by Philip Gulley. Anyone who pre-ordered this book may pick it up in the church office. The cost is $5.00. The Island of Heavenly Daze by Angela Hunt and Lori Copeland is the book for the October 22nd meeting. This book is $12.00 and is available in the church office for those who pre-ordered it. Both of these books are in the church library. This would be a great time to visit the library, borrow the book, and join the Book Nook for a great time of Christian fellowship.

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SERVING SCHEDULE July 8, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st At the Table 2nd Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Dave Tingler and Tim Huffman Patrick Wersell, Don Taylor, Hank Wellman, Ray Ayers Fred Griffith and Nick Hinson Patrick Wersell, Tom Puckett, Neal Rudolph, Dale Thornton Dave Tingler Patrick Wersell

All are welcome at the Book Nook!

Preschool Teacher Needed Love Children? Love Jesus? You are invited to share both as a teacher in the 3, 4 and 5 year old class during the Sunday School hour. This is only for two Sundays a month as the class will be shared with another teacher. Perhaps consider Team Teaching: Mother/Daughter, family member or Best Friend! Please call Kathryn Albertson 974-5810.

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship 2nd Worship GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship

Donna Cupler Donna Cupler

Ruth Andrews and Jeanne Noble Linda Daubenmire and Norma Holtom

Laura Wersell and Thea Kallenberg Courtney Beiter and Cindy Cox

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

Mary Alice Coats Deb Cooper

Dan Brown Bill Kelly Josh Czich Dick Shumaker

Ron Ogden Wib Sparks Our Troops Don Taylor Sharon Britch Wanda Dickson Stacy Byers Megan Martin Wanda Poston

Sympathy is extended to Joe and Courtney Beiter on the death of Joes brother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Prayer Requests

Ed and Norma George Dorothy Herman Rita Balser Hewitt Peyton and Bentley McMaster

Jeane Goldfarb Marty Campbell George Andrews Vivian Stump Naressa Allen

SERVING SCHEDULE July 15, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st At the Table 2nd Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Fred Griffith and Ralph Conrad Larry King, Jerry Baker, Richard Boyer, Dan Brown Mike Cooper and Tom Puckett Larry King, Ned Tomlinson, Rod Troutman, Mike Bussey Mike Cooper Larry King

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship 2nd Worship 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

The Dorcas Society will not be meeting on July 17th. On Monday, July 16th, there will be an antique shopping trip and lunch for all ladies! Anyone wishing to go should meet in the parking lot at 10:00 a.m. All ladies are welcome to participate!

Donna Cupler Donna Cupler

Brenda Hines and Virginia Wentz Neal Rudolph

Shirley Marsh and Margie Ayers Samantha Hendricks and Jean Azbell

Shirley Alexander Kim Seevers

Tim Huffman Carmel Marsh Jim Puckett George Lambert

Maygan Scurlock Campbell, the June hero of the month, has been deployed to Afghanistan. As soon as we get a new address, her box of goodies will be sent and the address will be published so all you folks can send her cards of encouragement. The hero of the month for July is Veronica Trimmer, who is the granddaughter of Lowell and Frances Trimmer. Veronica was in Iraq for six months but required surgery, so she returned to her home base in Hawaii. In August, she will have served four years in the Army. Her future plans are possibly linguistics with the Army or getting out of the Army and going to college. Trimmer, Veronica HHC, 3-25 AVN TFHammerhead APO, AE 09355 The list of items needed to send a box to Veronica is listed on the bulletin board by the military display.

The ladies 8:00 Sunday morning class will begin a new study on Sunday, August 5th. The class will be studying the books The Lies Women Believe and The Lies Young Women Believe by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. All ladies are welcome to join this class.

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 Becky Hoagland, 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 Women of the Bible Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Headlines Room 205 Tom Puckett, 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.

Facility ManagementMeeting Monday, July 23rd ~ 7:00 p.m.

Middle School Madness

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Wednesday, July 25th

Kickball (at North School)

Adult Class 1st Peter 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

Wednesday, August 8th

Wacky Water Wednesday

Wednesday, August 22nd

Back to School Kick-Off

Stop Passing Judgment on One Another

Romans 14:13

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

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!