November 17, 2013

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

Brad Seevers
Senior Minister (740-550-9882)

David Tingler
Associate Minister

Follow the Star Christmas gathering Saturday, December 7th ~ 9 a.m. The Ville Restaurant
Speaker: Kim Seevers Songs and Music: Special Guest Fellowship and Games Tickets are $10 and will be sold today and next Sunday in the parlor. For all ladies!

Hannah Martin
Director of Childrens Ministries Hannahatfifth@gmail.com

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.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd HOLIDAY PARADE Come join us during the Holiday Parade. Hot drinks will be available in the Fellowship Hall. BLACK LIGHT SHOW at 6pm

The special Thanksgiving offering has been designated for IDES for the typhoon victims in the Philippines.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

This week I ran across a poem that is attributed to Mother Theresa. The words were written on a wall in her place for children in Calcutta, India. I hope you enjoy. o People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. o If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. o If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway. o If you are honest and sincere, people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway. o What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway. o If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway. o The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway. o Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway. o In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway. As I read that, I felt one scripture in particular comes to mind. Paul shared it with the church at Colosse. He wrote: And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him (Colossians 3:17). Oh church, even when we dont feel like doing the right thing anymore, do it anyway for we represent the Lord Jesus Christ to the rest of His creation. In His Service, Brad Seevers

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: This week, November 17, Rich Teske and some students from Ohio University campus ministry will be our special guests. On November 24, we will be having our annual All Church Thanksgiving Dinner. On December 1, I plan to present the final to study in our current series, Reaching the Immoral One (Luke 7:36-50). On December 8, I will launch a new series titled, Meet The Prophets Please be reminded that we have activities for children at this same hour each Sunday evening. Communion is available for those who desire it.

WEDNESDAY STUDIES: Our midweek Bible study groups WILL NOT be meeting on November 20 or 27. We will resume our current series, A Brief Survey Of Old Testament History on December 4. We are utilizing a study outline. Why not come join us? FINAL THOUGHT: Gossips are like blotters they absorb a lot of dirt, but usually get it backwards.

Christmas Poinsettias
Orders for red or white Christmas poinsettias will be taken in the parlor today, November 24th, and December 1st. The cost is $6 each and must be paid for at the time of ordering.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS November 10, 2013 Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Wednesday (11/13) Weekly Budget Budget Received Van Fund (Don Taylor Memorial) Van Fund 81 92 46 138 61 28 4,790.00 4,509.50 75.00 20.00

$ $ $ $

Last week in children's church we learned about how important out words are. Words can hurt people or help people! It all depends on how we chose to use them. Encourage your family this week to use your words as encouragement to each other. Proverbs 12:18 "The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

SERVING SCHEDULE November 17, 2013

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Mike Cooper and Dick Shumaker Tim Huffman, Ray Coats, Ralph Conrad, Don Gardner Tim Huffman Mike Cooper Tim Huffman Sue Tingler Kim Seevers

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

Dan and Janet Brown Michelle Czich Laura Wersell Michelle Czich Kay Knode Julie Stuck

Once again we begin to prepare for the season of celebration of the birth of our Savior! The Giving Tree will be in the Parlor on Sunday, November 24th thru Sunday, December 15th. In addition to area foster children, we are pleased to add gift requests from one of our regular missions: The Deaf Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio. Please see the Bulletin Board for an update of the valuable work these deaf ministers and families offer to the deaf community. Join us on Saturday, November 23rd at 2:30 pm to set up the Giving Tree and make the gift tags! Questions? Please see Kathryn Albertson. Sharing because we have been blessed, what could be better?

Dan Brown Bill Kelly Jeff Crook George Lambert

Prayer Requests
Jane King Millie Hoy Mark Seevers Amy Amanda George Ellis Jennifer Stoner Linda Flesher Danielle Klinger Gloria Stuck Naressa Allen Jeane Goldfarb Gladys McCoy Samantha Hendricks Alberta Ellis Barb Short Wib Sparks Ron Ogden Paul Riser Our Troops Bill Foss Roger Severing Sammie Roderick and Family

SERVING SCHEDULE November 24, 2013

Dave Tingler & David Riggenbach Dale Rose, Bill Kelly, Serving 1st George Lambert, Carmel Marsh Dale Rose Serving 2nd Dave Tingler Pastor of the week Dale Rose PM Deacon At the Table 1 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 Sue Tingler Kim Seevers
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, November 19th Dorcas, noon Wednesday, November 20th NO Seniors Bible Study Fellowship Meal, 5:15 Parenting Small Group, 6:30 Saturday, November 23rd Holiday Parade, 10am Light Show, 6pm Sunday, November 24th Food Pantry Sunday Prayer Team, 5pm Thanksgiving Banquet Monday, November 25th Book Nook, 6:30pm Wednesday, November 27th NO Seniors Bible Study

Nancy Speakman Mitch and Tamatha Shell Hannah Ross and Thea Kallenberg Nick and Tracy Hinson

Michelle Czich

Paul Alexander Ray Coats Mike Bussey Dick Shumaker

As we remember the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination, our book for November is Bill O'Reilly's bestselling Killing Kennedy. It reads like a novel, but it's packed with truth and action. Even if you lived through the event or have heard the story told dozens of times over the years, you'll learn something you didn't know about this tragedy that changed our nation forever. Be with us at the Book Nook on Monday, November 25, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the book and share our memories.

A congregational meeting will be held Sunday, December 1, 2013 following each morning worship hour to elect officers and approve the budget for 2014.

MAYWOOD MISSION FOOD PANTRY

Maywood Mission provides a food pantry for community members in need. Donations can be left at the nursery door entrance on Sunday, November 24th. Items needed for the pantry:
Rice Navy beans Noodles Cereal Canned Fruit Beef Stew Tuna helper Spaghetti Sauce Brownie Mix Canned Vegetables Tuna Cake mix Spaghetti Cornbread Mix Canned Soup

The Dorcas meeting on Tuesday, November 19th will be a pizza luncheon at 12 noon. Any and all ladies are welcome to come!

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) God the Creator Room 105 Marie Huffman, Teacher Early Elementary (Kindergarten through 2nd Grade) Shaping Hearts with Gods Word 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 High Old Testament Survey Room 306 Nick Hinson, Teacher Senior High Room 308 Nick Barrell, Teacher Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.) Multiplied Room 306 Cassie Bull, Teacher Ladies Class "Soul Detox" 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 First Things Room 204 Dave Tingler, Teacher Philothean Adult Class Parables Room 108 Jim Love, Teacher

Servant-Minded Volunteer/ Volunteers Needed!

There are two areas of service in the church that are in need of a leader. One position is to take responsibility for decorating the church at Christmas and Easter. We all enjoy these special times of the year and your help would bring great joy to all. Also, in order to continue with the tradition of live flowers in the sanctuary during Christmas and Easter, we are in need of a volunteer or volunteers to take responsibility for this ministry. The task includes taking orders, collecting funds and arranging for delivery to the church. The sanctuary always looks lovely with flowers; however, we will not be able to continue if we dont have someone to take on this task. If this sounds like something you would like to do, please contact Julie Stuck at 6542409 or e-mail at fjstuck@sbcglobl.net as soon as possible.

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.

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!