July 29, 2012

The Christian Messenger

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.

FEED THE SHOE at OHIO STADIUM

August 11, 2012 Help package a nutritious, rice-based food that will be served to the hungry in Haiti and Africa, where starvation and malnutrition are rampant. Today is the last opportunity to sign up to help with this project. See Brad immediately after the worship service if you plan to participate. Our anticipated time slot is 3:30 p.m. at Ohio Stadium.

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

Last week we dealt with the topic of Jesus being fully God and fully human. Today we are answering questions regarding baptism. In the upcoming weeks of our current Q & A series, we will discuss the following topics: August 5- Q & A about Repentance; August 12- Q & A about Heaven; August 19- Q & A about Hell & Satan; August 26- Q & A about the Holy Spirit. If there is a question that you have about any of the above mentioned topics, please write it down on the back of your silent roll call card and place it in the offering plate when passed. I will do my best to include your questions as I formulate this sermon series. Thank you for your assistance. As we look forward to the Fall, I pray that many of you will look for ways to serve and grow in your faith. In the upcoming weeks, you will hear more information about our Small groups which will help fulfill your quest for spiritual growth. You will also hear more about outreach opportunities to help you grow in service to the Lord. We do hope youll take advantage of what the Lord affords you here at Fifth Avenue. Have a great week in the Lord! In His Service, Brad

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

KEENAGERS to BIBLEWALK: On Wednesday, August 22, we journey to Mansfield, Ohio to visit the BibleWalk display at the Diamond Hill Cathedral. This is an inspirational presentation of the Bible in a life size wax museum. Our departure time is 8:00 am. The cost for travel and admission will be $10 per person. Arrangements for lunch are pending. A sign-up sheet is posted. NEW HORIZONS RETREAT: We have attended this senior gathering for the past several years and have always found it excellent. It is hosted by the North Terrace Church of Christ in Zanesville. The date is Tuesday, September 11. Registration, for this gathering, is $20, if submitted by August 14. The registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Our departure time is 7:30 am and our return, approximately, mid-afternoon. A sign-up sheet is now posted. Complete a registration form and give it to me, along with your registration fee. Do this early, as registrations are limited. WEDNESDAYS: Study groups will return in September.
SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY:

SCOTTS THOUGHTS
The most effective outreach has always been relational. When Jesus called the disciples, it wasnt to a church gathering, it was to walk and talk and share in His life and ministry. If we have friends and family, coworkers and other people with whom are lives are already entwined, who know us and respect us and have seen Christ make a difference in our lives, these people are the most likely to take us seriously when we share Jesus. Advertising service times and sending out mailers will let Christians looking for a new church know where we are, but the commission Christ gave was to make disciples not just shuffle sheep. When we engage believers and nonbelievers alike in our Christ centered lives we can truly become salt and light, seasoning the world around us to His glory. Lord help us see the lost as you see them and help them to see you as we see you. In Him, Scott

This week (7/29), we will conclude our Pondering the Proverbs series. The final message, in this series, will be Is Happiness Just A Word? (Proverbs 16:20). I encourage that you participate in the special Three Nights of Revival and the annual Sunday School picnic, in August. Sunday Evenings in the Sanctuary will return in September.
FINAL THOUGHT: Children may close their ears to advice but they keep their eyes open to example.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS July 22, 2012

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Weekly Budget Budget Received Book Nook Van Fund 73 93 67 160 39 4,633.00 3,823.27 10.00 110.00

$ $ $ $

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

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.
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.

Annual Church Picnic

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

Ron Ogden Wib Sparks Our Troops Don Taylor Doris Byers

Sharon Britch Wanda Dickson Stacy Byers Rita Barker Rocco Wellman Ashley Cates

Ed and Norma George Dorothy Herman Elisha Brown Roger Sargent Colorado Victims

Jeane Goldfarb Barbara Kerr Naressa Allen Roger Wolfe Mitch Shell Skye Cupp

Prayer Requests

SERVING SCHEDULE August 5, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st At the Table 2nd Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Fred Griffith and Ralph Conrad Patrick Wersell, Dick Shumaker, Don Taylor, Hank Wellman Fred Griffith and Nick Hinson Patrick Wersell, Rod Troutman, Mike Bussey, Josh Czich Fred Griffith Patrick Wersell

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 Denise Baird nd 2 Worship George and Alberta Ellis 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

Don and Judy Gardner Linda Daubenmire and Norma Holtom

Shirley Marsh and Margie Ayers Courtney Beiter and Cindy Cox

A special thanks to Sue Tingler for making a new cloth for the communion table! Thanks, Sue!
During the month of August, we have special speakers who will challenge us on Sunday nights at 6 PM. Please note that on each night there is also a special fellowship time that is planned. This will require each of you to prepare some of the refreshments to enjoy. There is a sign-up list for those who will donate these special treats on the bulletin board in the coatroom. Thank you for your help. Since this is a revival type atmosphere, I want to encourage not only for you to attend, but also think about who you can invite to this special growth opportunity. August 5 - Special speaker (watermelon in the fellowship hall afterwards). August 12 - Church picnic @ Rising Park. Bring a side dish and/or dessert. August 19 - Special speaker (homemade pie in the fellowship hall afterwards). August 26 - Special speaker (homemade cookies in the fellowship hall). Please plan to join us and bring a friend!

Judy Gardner Bev Puckett

Dan Brown Ray Coats Jim Puckett George Lambert

Saturday, August 11th ~ 9:00 a.m. Kelly Maffit will be speaking. A sign-up sheet is on the Womens Ministry bulletin board. All ladies are welcome!

Womens Prayer Breakfast

Sunday, August 5th

Blood Pressure Checks (in church office)

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.

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.

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.

Q & A about Baptism

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!

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ ~ August 2012

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 1 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 2 3 FRIDAY 4 SATURDAY

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Blood Pressure Checks Library Sunday A Night of Revival ~ Mystery Speaker

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Mens Fraternity Bible Study, 7pm

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Middle School Madness (Wacky Water Wednesday), 6-7:30pm

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Ladies Prayer Breakfast, 9am Feed the Shoe

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Carriage Court Service, 2pm Church Picnic 4:30pm at Rising Park

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Elders and Deacons Meeting, 7:30pm

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A Night of Revival ~ Mystery Speaker

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Middle School Madness Back to School Kick-Off, 6-7:30pm Keenagers Trip to BibleWalk

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Missions Meeting, 5:30pm

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Food Pantry Sunday A Night of Revival ~ Mystery Speaker

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Facility Management, 7pm

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Instant Response Volunteer Meeting/Ice Cream Social

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Labor Day Family Camp at Round Lake Christian Camp August 31st September 3rd

The birthday list for August is posted on the bulletin board in the coat room.