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

July 22, 2012

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.

Mens Fraternity
Breakfast at IHOP Saturday, July 28th 8:00 a.m. 3 Special Nights of Revival
During the month of August, we want to encourage all of our church to be a part of three nights of revival. We have scheduled speakers from around Ohio to share with our congregation and I promise you that you wont want to miss it! God has used each man in service to change lives for generations. Our special nights are: August 5, 19, 26.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

Over the past month, we studied some of the One Another passages of the New Testament and looked at relevant themes to your Christian life like: Encourage one another; Live in harmony with one another; & Stop passing judgment on one another. Now we are going to do a series Im calling, Q & A. This series is a basic doctrine series that I want to present mainly in a teaching environment about subjects like: Jesus, Baptism, Repentance, Heaven, Hell & Satan, and the Holy Spirit. So, for next week, if you have a question bouncing around in your head concerning baptism, send me an e-mail by Wednesday at Brad@new-churches.org and I will try to cover it in my session if at all possible. The same goes for all the other subjects I plan to address in this series. If you do not have an e-mail, feel free to write it down on the back of a silent roll call card today and drop it in the offering plate when passed. Thank you for your assistance! My goal is to lay a better foundation for your faith so we can better be ready to give an answer about the hope we have in Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 3:15) I pray you have a great week in the Lord and may you serve Him with joy in your heart. In His Service,

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

KEENAGERS ACTIVITY IN AUGUST: On

August 22, we plan to visit Biblewalk, in Mansfield, Ohio. This is an inspirational presentation of the Bible in a life size wax museum. The museum is housed in the Diamond Hill Cathedral. The cost for travel and admission will be $10 per person. Arrangements for lunch are pending. A sign-up sheet will be posted this week. On September 11, its the New Horizon Retreat, at the North Terrace Church of Christ, in Zanesville. Registration, for this gathering, is $20, if submitted by August 14. A sign-up sheet is now posted. Complete a registration form and give it to me, along with your registration fee. (We have attended this great gathering for a number of years.) . On October 12, we are off to Bob Evans Farm.
FUTURE KEENAGER EVENTS: WEDNESDAYS: Just a reminder that our

Brad

study groups will return in September.

SCOTTS THOUGHTS
SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY:

Have you ever been present (in the room) when a conversation took place that directly affected you but went on as though you were not even there? Did you feel awkward, maybe hurt or even angry? It never feels good to be overlooked or forgotten, yet sometimes this is how we treat God. If we envision God as far away in heaven, seated on a great white throne, we grasp His majesty but miss His intimacy. Countless times I have seen wall hangings that remind us that God is an unseen but present guest at every meal and a part of every conversation. Worship is about declaring Gods worth in every aspect of our lives, He is to direct our lives in their entirety. How many times are we guilty of living as though God were not there yearning to inform our discussion, influence our decisions and accept our declarations of His worth in our lives? I pray for forgiveness when we allow worship to be limited to an hour on Sunday instead of ceaseless conversation with our Father, our Savior and our Comforter. In Him, Scott

This week (7/22), our Pondering the Proverbs series continues with a study from Proverbs 27:1 titled, Lifes Most Dangerous Word. The final message, in this series, on July 29, will be Is Happiness Just A Word? (Proverbs 16:20). 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.
FINAL THOUGHT: One of lifes briefest

moments is the time between reading the sign on the expressway and realizing you have just missed the exit ramp.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS July 15, 2012

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Weekly Budget Budget Received Projector Mens Fraternity Van Fund 77 98 73 171 47 4,633.00 5,816.90 208.10 40.00 90.00

MAYWOOD MISSION FOOD PANTRY

Maywood Mission provides a food pantry for community members in need. Donations for the food pantry can be left at the entrance by the nursery door on Sunday, July 29th.

$ $ $ $ $

Items needed for the pantry:

Canned soups Corn bread mix Navy beans Hamburger helper Cake mix Deodorant Toilet Paper Beef Stew Pinto beans Mustard Tuna helper Brownie mix Soap powder Paper Towels

SERVING SCHEDULE July 22, 2012

At the Table 1st Charlie May and Larry Bussey Tim Huffman, Ray Coats, Serving 1st Ralph Conrad, Don Gardner Dave Riggenbach and Mike Cooper At the Table 2nd nd Tim Huffman, Josh Czich, Serving 2 Nick Hinson, Jacob Neff Dave Riggenbach Pastor of the week Tim Huffman PM Deacon 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

Donna Cupler Donna Cupler

The military hero for July is Veronica Trimmer, the granddaughter of Lowell and Frances Trimmer. 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.

Jack and Evelyn Hardwick Dick and Marg Shumaker

Hannah Ross and Reta Conrad Nick and Tracy Hinson

Becky Wellman Julie Stuck

Paul Alexander Ray Coats Mike Bussey Jim Puckett

Josh and Michelle Czich will be teaching a self-defense class on the last Friday of each month beginning July 27th, from 78:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. If you are interested, please contact the church office.

Ron Ogden Wib Sparks Our Troops Don Taylor

Sharon Britch Wanda Dickson Stacy Byers Rita Barker

Ed and Norma George Dorothy Herman Elisha Brown Roger Sargent

Jeane Goldfarb Barbara Kerr Naressa Allen Roger Wolfe

Prayer Requests

SERVING SCHEDULE July 29, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st At the Table 2nd Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Dave Tingler and Dick Shumaker Dale Rose, Jack Hardwick, Bill Kelly, Carmel Marsh Tom Puckett and Patrick Hinson Dale Rose, Neal Rudolph, Dale Thornton, Ned Tomlinson Tom Puckett Dale Rose

Library Sunday August 5th Preschool thru 5th Grade

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. 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 October 7th.

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

Donna Cupler Donna Cupler

Ray and Mary Alice Coats George and Alberta Ellis

Laura Wersell and Thea Kallenberg Tracy Eldridge and Marie Huffman

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

Sue Tingler Kelly Maffit

David Will Bill Kelly George Lambert Jim Puckett

The Celebration Singers will be performing at the Temple at the Lancaster Campgrounds on Sunday, July 22nd, at 7:00 p.m., and at the downtown Gazebo as part of the Lancaster Festival on Saturday, July 28th at 10:30 a.m. One Voice, a Womens Barbershop Quartet will be performing at the Gazebo on Saturday, July 28th, at 12:15 p.m. Nancye Rose is a member of both of these groups.

Sunday, August 12th Upper Pavilion at Rising Park 4:30 ~ Pavilion open for set-up 5:15 ~ Carry-in supper (drinks and ice provided) 6:00 ~ Devotions and Communion Fellowship to follow. Bring a game to share. Bring your own Smores supplies (the firewood will be provided). Please see the sign-up sheet to assist.

Annual Church Picnic

FREE FURNITURE
We would like to find a good home for a very nice entertainment center. The piece measures 55 x 54 x 21. It will accommodate a 27-inch TV. It is dark oak and is in excellent condition. Its absolutely free to the first taker. Contact Dave Tingler at 654-4223.

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 Built Upon the Rock: The Church Room 205 Tom Puckett, Teacher 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

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 Management Meeting Monday, July 23rd ~ 7:00 p.m. Missions Ministry Meeting Thursday, July 26th ~ 5:30 p.m. Blood Pressure Checks Sunday, August 5th
A staple gun that was used during VBS set-up was found. Please stop by the church office and claim it if it is yours.

Middle School Madness

5th 8th Grade

Wednesday, July 25th

Kickball (at North School)

Wednesday, August 8th

Wacky Water Wednesday

Wednesday, August 22nd

Back to School Kick-Off

Q & A about Jesus

Brad Seevers preaching

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

Sermon Notes ________________________

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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!