The Christian Messenger

June 3, 2012 Fifth Avenue Church of Christ

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

Congregational Meeting
Brad Seevers Senior Minister (740-550-9882) David Tingler Associate 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.

Today we participate in a historic moment in the life of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ. We know that traditionally the church has hired a Senior minister and a Youth minister. Today we are seeking to forge into a new avenue of ministry. Through this bold move, we are focusing our attention on the hiring of Scott Brown to work in the areas of Worship and Outreach. We are looking at the BIG picture as we attempt to grow a larger congregation. We do not believe at this time the hiring of another full-time student minister is necessary. We are still in an ongoing search for a Childrens Director or minister as this is a high priority. We continue to receive interest in that position and hope to find the right person as soon as possible. In the meantime, we have an awesome team of volunteers to keep things moving forward. We must continue to look outside the walls of this building. We hope to reach younger families in this community. We believe that having someone on staff to help us plan events for the community will aid in this numeric growth that is needed. So Scotts role here would be very specific. He would oversee both morning worship services, leading the second service, while assisting the first worship team from an advisory role. He would plan outreach events throughout the year to help us reach families that currently do not attend any church in the community. The Leadership of this church are asking for your trust as we have prayed about this and we believe him to be worthy of hire.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS May 27, 2012

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Family Reunion (05/23) Weekly Budget Budget Received Building Fund Childrens Church Book Nook Youth VBS Food Golf Scramble (for Foundation) 80 94 84 188 33 45 4,633.00 3,929.87 25.00 55.00 11.00 15.00 300.00 715.00

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

KEENAGERS ACTIVITY: Watch this space for announcements about future outings.

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SERVING SCHEDULE June 3, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st At the Table 2 Serving 2nd
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Our Wednesday study groups will be meeting this week (6/6). Our focus will be chapter 5 of Galatians. We will, of course, not meet during the week of VBS. It is my plan to complete the study of Galatians on June 20. Then, on June 27, I plan a study on What the Bible Says About Homosexuality (and same sex marriages). Why not join us for either the 10:00 AM or 6:30 PM session.
WEDNESDAYS: SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY:

Larry Bussey and Ralph Conrad Dale Rose, Bill Kelly, Carmel Marsh, Dick Shumaker
Tom Puckett and Nick Hinson

Pastor of the week PM Deacon

Dale Rose, Dale Thornton, Ned Tomlinson, Rod Troutman Larry Bussey Dale Rose

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Don and Judy Gardner nd 2 Worship Nick and Tracy Hinson GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship

Tonight, our mystery speaker will be Joe Hoagland, a student at Cincinnati Christian University. (We have to have our other preacher student speak very soon.) On June 10, we will launch a series titled Pondering the Proverbs. 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.
GIANT PRINT BIBLES: I still have a few of

Larry and Jane King George and Alberta Ellis

Shirley Marsh and Margie Ayers Tracy Eldridge and Marie Huffman

the giant print, soft cover, NIV Bibles on hand. If you would like one, you may see me or stop by the church office. The cost is just $12.50 each. Did you ever wonder; what do butterflies get in their stomachs when they are nervous?
FINAL THOUGHT:

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

Becky Wellman Bev Puckett

David Will Ray Coats George Lambert Jim Puckett

Thank you to everyone for you prayers for my son, Chris. We are so thankful that he does not have cancer! ~ Doris Byers

Mark your calendar

Sunday, June 10th
Carriage Court Service

Book Nook
The next meeting of the Book Nook will be Monday, June 18th at 6:30 p.m. (note the date change). We will discuss Kelly Longs book, Arms of Love. Book Nook members who preordered this book can pick it up in the office. The cost is $12.00. A copy of this book is also in the church library. We will be having a fellowship time at the June meeting, and everyone should bring a small plate of cookies to share. All are welcome at the Book Nook. Come and join our time of Christian fellowship!

Wednesday, June 20th

Elders and Deacons Meeting

Sunday, June 24th

Food Pantry Sunday

Thursday, June 28th

Missions Ministry Meeting

Today Library Sunday ~ 9:15 a.m. Preschool thru 5th Grade

Sympathy is extended to the family of Joy Coss who passed away this past week. Joy was the niece of Dale Thornton and Jane Tomlinson, and the grandmother of Jenna Thompson. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

I would like to thank the church family for the prayers, thoughts, and cards with my mother passing. ~ Delores Payne Thank you for the cards, phone calls, and prayers following my recent motorcycle accident. ~ Tim Huffman

Prayer Requests
Ron Ogden Wib Sparks Our Troops Don Taylor

The June meeting for the Dorcas Society will be a picnic/potluck luncheon at Juanita Harmons home on June 19th at 1:00 p.m. All ladies are welcome! A meeting will follow the luncheon. We will discuss trip planning. For information, please contact Juanita Harmon, hostess, or Linda Daubenmire, co-hostess.
Jeane Goldfarb George Miller George Andrews Stacy Byers

Sharon Britch Ed and Norma George Wanda Dickson Dorothy Herman Tom Puckett Lynette Barnhart Nick Brunk The Family of Joy Coss The Family of Bud Rigsby

SERVING SCHEDULE June 10, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st At the Table 2nd Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Fred Griffith and Charlie May Patrick Wersell, Hank Wellman, Ray Ayers, Jerry Baker
Fred Griffith and Ned Tomlinson

Patrick Wersell, Mike Bussey, Tom Puckett, Neal Rudolph Fred Griffith Patrick Wersell

Vacation Bible School

June 11-15
Reminder All donations of nonperishable food items need to be brought to the church by Sunday, June 3rd.

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Don and Judy Gardner 2nd Worship Nick and Tracy Hinson 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 Linda Daubenmire and Norma Holtom

Hannah Ross and Reta Conrad Courtney Beiter and Cindy Cox

Today Blood Pressure Checks (in church office)

Sue Tingler Deb Cooper

Dan Brown Carmel Marsh Tim Huffman George Lambert

Philothean Class Party

Sunday, June 24, 2012 after 2nd Service Given by Sandy Mooney at the home of Dick Herman 4705 Blacklick-Eastern Road, NW Baltimore, OH 43105 Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, and Drinks are furnished Please bring a covered dish to share

Our military hero for the month of June is Maygan Scurlock Campbell, the daughter of Melanie (Coats) Entler, the wife of Jonathan Campbell, and the granddaughter of Ray Coats and Shirley Thomas. Maygan graduated from Amanda-Clearcreek High School in 2007 and joined the U.S. Army in November 2010. She is a Flight Crew Member/Helicopter Mechanic currently stationed in Katterbach, Germany. Maygans address is: PFC3 Maygan Scurlock Campbell CMR 417 Box 5425 APO AE 09075 The box of donated items has been sent to Benjamin Grabaskas.

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 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.

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
Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Led by Brad Seevers Location: FACC Fellowship Hall

Pastor of the Week Larry Bussey

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

I, Myself, Did Not Know Him John 1:19-34

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.

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!