The Christian Messenger

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ 115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130 March 4, 2012
740-654-0626 www.myfacc.com e-mail info@myfacc.com

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

Sunday, March 11th Daylight Saving Time Begins

Be sure to turn your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night! *********************************

Thursday, March 15th

Central Ohio Mens Bean Dinner at Heath Church of Christ
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Ladies Bean Supper and Movie Night at Fifth Avenue ~ 5:30 p.m.
(beans and cornbread will be provided - all ladies should bring a dessert to share)

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS February 26, 2012 Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Family Reunion (02/29) Weekly Budget Budget Received Small Group Books Van Fund 99 86 85 171 62 47 $ 4,633.00 $ 4,840.29 $ 10.00 $ 540.00

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY: Our Keenagers adventure, in March, will take us to this delightful destination in Columbus. The trip is set for Tuesday, March 20, with departure at 8:50 AM. The special event at FPC features orchids, art, blooms, and butterflies. The cost of admission and transportation is $9 per person. Lunch will be at the MCL Cafeteria. We have a full sign-up sheet. However, we always have some cancellations, so I would urge you to sign on as stand-bys. The sign-up sheet remains posted. WEDNESDAYS: On February 29, we launched the new 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 is 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 says that Paul wrote some things that are hard to understand (11 Peter 3:15-16). We are, currently, looking at some of these on Sunday evenings. This week, March 4, the hard theme is Submitting to Governments (Romans 13:1). On March 11, we will take a look at 1 Corinthians 3:17 and Destroying Gods Temple. I invite you to join us for these 6:00 PM services each week. (Communion is available.) I NEED TO KNOW! We had set the dates of May 28June 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! 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: Comparisons are unhealthy because we compare our insides with their outsides.

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 2nd 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

BLOOD DONORS One of our members, Alice DeLong, has required the transfusion of several pints of blood, in recent weeks. You are invited to make blood donations, in her name, to our local Red Cross blood bank.

CIY BELIEVE
(for students currently in 5th 8th grades) 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

Sympathy is extended to the family of Catherine Later who passed away this past Wednesday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Today . Blood Pressure Checks (in outer office)

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Dear Friends ~ Thank you for the cards, visits, calls, and especially your prayers. Special thanks to Dave for your calls and visits. We appreciate them more than you will ever know. Ed has a long road to travel, but we are keeping the faith that God is with us every step. We miss all of you very much. Please keep praying for us. ~ Ed and Norma George
William Dale Turner Ed and Norma George Sharon Shuttleworth Pauline Stebelton Esther Messerknecht Catherine Laters Family Jeane Goldfarb George Andrews Joanna Cooper Kelly Wakefield Ned Tomlinson Dorothy Herman

Prayer Requests

Ron Ogden Liz Reed Don Taylor Our Troops Brady Bell Jan Foss

Sharon Britch Brooke Evans Wanda Dickson Stacy Byers Earl Chambers

SERVING SCHEDULE March 11, 2012

At the Table 1st Charlie May & Patrick Wersell Dale Rose, Ray Coats, Serving 1st Ralph Conrad, Don Gardner At the Table 2nd Dave Riggenbach & Nick Hinson Dale Rose, Tom Puckett, Serving 2nd Neal Rudolph, Dale Thornton Dave Riggenbach Pastor of the week Dale Rose PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Ray and Mary Alice Coats nd 2 Worship Linda Daubenmire GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship

Dan and Janet Brown George and Alberta Ellis

NURSERY Sunday School Margie Ayers and Hannah Ross 2nd Worship Tracy Eldridge and Marie Huffman Sunday School Helper VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1ST Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Norma Holtom

Geri Jaynes Kelly Maffit

Dan Brown Bill Kelly Jim Puckett Dick Shumaker

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 843439-2389 with any questions.

Mark Your Calendar ..

Sunday, March 11th Carriage Court Service Monday, March 19th Facility Management Meeting Tuesday, March 20th Dorcas Society Meeting Keenagers Trip to Franklin Park Conservatory Saturday, March 24th Mens Trap Shoot at Beiters Sunday, March 25th Food Pantry Sunday

Vacation Bible School

June 11-15, 2012

The Book Nook

The next meeting of the Book Nook will be 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. Both of these books are available in the church office (The Captive Heart is $10 and Promise Me This is $11). All are welcome at the Book Nook!

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 The Names of God Room 205 Tom Puckett, Teacher Adult Class Life, Money, Hope 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 Larry Bussey

How to Deal with Conflict in Your Life

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

James 4:1-10 Brad Seevers preaching

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!