The Christian Messenger

December 1, 2013
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

The Christmas Gift Giving Tree is in the parlor. Please take a tag from the tree and purchase a gift for children in our community and to support the Deaf Institute in Cincinnati. Please securely attach the gift tag to the purchased gift and return UNWRAPPED. However, donations of giftwrap would be appreciated. All donations must be returned to the church by Sunday, December 15th.

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.

Christmas Poinsettias
Today is the last day to order a red or white Christmas poinsettia. The cost is $6 each and must be paid for at the time of order.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

I want to say a big THANK YOU to Josh & Michelle for preparing our annual Thanksgiving banquet. Their labor of love was greatly appreciated. I also wanted to say thanks for all the wonderful desserts and cookies prepared for our weekend activities. It was a true blessing. If you were here at the dinner, then you know Dave Mason is a gifted musician and humorist. We will have Dave come back sometime and lead us in a special time of worship. I hope you took time to celebrate the many reasons for giving thanks to God this past Thursday, May each day of your year be filled with gratitude for His many blessings. Today you have opportunity to appoint leaders here at FACC. I hope you have prayed about this matter so that God will appoint the right people to help us better advance His cause in Lancaster. Todays message is based on Titus 1:5-9 and I hope your understanding of the qualifications will be advanced. I am truly excited about the December 15th concert by 64 to Grayson. The last time they were here, many of you asked to have them return. So here is your chance to enjoy them once more in their presentation of Angels and Antlers. I hope this prepares all our hearts for the Christmas celebration of Jesus birth. Please invite a friend for this event. I ask that you keep all the Tinglers in your prayers. Stephanie has a challenging time ahead and this transition will be difficult for all. Have a great day, Brad

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WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDIES: Our Wednesday Bible study classes will not meet until further notice. Watch The Messenger for more information about when we will resume.

A congregational meeting will be held today following each morning worship hour to elect officers and approve the budget for 2014. All schedules for 2014 that are published in The Messenger must be turned in to the church office by Sunday, December 15th.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS November 24, 2013 Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship (Thanksgiving Dinner) Wednesday (11/27) Weekly Budget Budget Received Van Fund (Don Taylor Memorial) Van Fund Thanksgiving Small Group Books Building Fund 77 94 59 153 87 n/a 4,790.00 3,965.50 100.00 125.00 1,132.50 123.00 80.00

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Bright Star, Bright Star, What Do You See? by Cassandre Maxwell is the name of the book for the next Preschool Story Time. The children and their parent, grandparent, or adult friend will be making a paper doily angel. There will be games and free time. Come and join us on Thursday, December 5th from 10-11am.

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SERVING SCHEDULE December 1, 2013

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Fred Griffith and Ralph Conrad Josh Czich, Dick Shumaker, Hank Wellman, Ray Ayers Josh Czich Fred Griffith Josh Czich

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Dan and Janet Brown nd 2 Worship Fred Griffith 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 Ray and Mary Alice Coats Dick and Marg Shumaker Shirley Marsh Marie Huffman Sue Tingler Kim Seevers

Book Nook
For some old-fashioned Christmas stories, we'll be reading A Prairie Christmas Collection throughout the coming weeks, featuring nine stories with a Christmas setting, written by a number of multipublished authors. If you don't have time to read them all before the holidays, you'll want to save a few for afterward, just to savor the season's peace and blessings a little longer. Join us at the Book Nook meeting on Monday, December 16, at 6:30, to discuss the book. Bring a small appetizer or dessert to share with the group for our Christmas gathering.

David Will Carmel Marsh Mike Cooper George Lambert

Prayer Requests
Jane King Millie Hoy Mark Seevers George Ellis Gloria Stuck Linda Flesher Danielle Klinger Naressa Allen Jeane Goldfarb Gladys McCoy Stephanie Tingler Alberta Ellis Wib Sparks Bill Foss Jeff Mohler Ron Ogden Our Troops

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Upcoming Events
Thursday, December 5th Preschool Story Time, 10-11am Self-Defense Class, 6-8pm Saturday, December 7th Follow the Star Ladies Gathering, 9am at The Ville Sunday, December 8th Philothean Class Party Carriage Court Service, 2pm Prayer Team, 5pm Sunday, December 15th 64 to Grayson, 10am (one combined worship) Sunday School, 8:45am Prayer Team, 5pm

Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon

Mike Cooper and Wib Sparks Patrick Wersell, Richard Boyer, Dan Brown, Ray Coats Patrick Wersell Mike Cooper Patrick Wersell

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Dan and Janet Brown nd 2 Worship Fred Griffith 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 Carmel and Shirley Marsh Michelle Czich Laura Wersell Jean Azbell Judy Gardner Julie Stuck

Carmel Marsh Bill Kelly Jeff Crook Dick Shumaker

Christmas Eve Service Tuesday, December 24th 7:00 p.m.

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) Jesus Early Life Room 105 Marie Huffman, Teacher Early Elementary (Kindergarten through 2nd Grade) Jesus, Our Example Room 101 Deborah Will, Teacher Middle Elementary (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades) Jesus, Our Example Room 106 Becky Hoagland, Teacher Junior High Jesus and Self-Esteem Room 306 Nick Hinson, Teacher Senior High Jesus and My Life Room 308 Nick Barrell, Teacher Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.) Multiplied Room 306 Cassie Bull, Teacher Ladies Class "Sharing Jesus Without Fear" 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 Jesus and the Just Reign of God Room 204 Dave Tingler, Teacher Philothean Adult Class Parables Room 108 Jim Love, Teacher

Coats for Kids Drive

In an effort to provide warm coats for needy children during the cold winter months, Fashion and Vanity Cleaners has initiated their 9th Annual Coats for Kids drive. Good quality, gently worn coats (no tears, stains or broken zippers, please) may be dropped off at the following locations, Fashion Cleaners, located at the Plaza Shopping Center on Memorial Drive, and Vanity Cleaners, located on East Main Street next to the Kroger Shopping Center. All coats will be cleaned at no charge and then distributed to Job and Family Services. The coat drive will run through January 2014.

Managing the Household of God Titus 1:5-9 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!