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

March 16, 2014

CENTRAL OHIO BEAN DINNER
Thursday, March 20, 2014 Heath Church of Christ
Guest Speaker David Jones Poplar Chapel Church of Christ Jamesville, NC Brad Seevers Senior Minister (740-550-9882) David Tingler Associate Minister Featured Music 3C Harmony from Central Christian Brothers Quartet Bean Boys

We will leave the church at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Services
1st Worship 8:00 a.m.

TODAY!
VBS Meeting Potluck Lunch 12:15 1:15 Meeting 1:15 2:30
All interested in assisting with this years VBS are welcome to attend. Many volunteer positions are still open: music, teachers, assistants, snack prep, registration, prayer warriors, and much more!

2nd Worship 10:30 a.m. Bible School 9:15 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

March 20-Attention all men and boys! We will leave the church at 5 p.m. for the annual bean dinner at the Heath Church of Christ. If you have never attended, then you need to know this event is more than just a chance to eat beans and homemade pie. There is always a good mixture of special music, outstanding worship and a challenging message from Gods word. I hope you can join us as we plan to leave the church at 5 p.m. If interested, please let me know today. April Act of Kindness event at the Community Action building on Main Street from 9 a.m.noon. There will be more details to come as soon as I receive them. I hope you can join us in this endeavor to help the community. This week I want to ask you a question and I hope that many of you respond back to me through e-mail. My email address is bkjseevers@sbcglobal.net. The question is: Why do many Christians seem to lack a sense of fullness of life? They go to church, read their Bibles, and say their prayers but still feel something is missing. This is a really important question for each of us to ponder in order that we become complete in Christ. I hope you give it some serious thought before responding. I found an interesting factoid this week that will prepare all of us for the upcoming March Madness mens basketball tournament. According to a recent Outreach Magazine survey, the final score of the first mens college basketball game was 15-12 and was played in January 1986. The first womens college basketball game ended in a score of 2-1. But that is understandable-stealing the ball was against the rules because it was considered unladylike. Besides that, the women had to wear clothes covering everything except their hands and face; my how times have changed. By the way, Oregon won the first mens March Madness in 1939 and they have not made it back to a final four game since. Just thought you might want to know. In His Service, Brad 5th-Random

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

A PERSONAL NOTE: As of this writing, Sue and I are still in Georgia. Stephanie is still making progress and we think we will be returning to Lancaster very soon. Considering that the forecast, for your area, is snow, we are not too unhappy about being here in the sunny south just now.
SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY:

When I return to the Sunday Evenings In The Sanctuary series, we will be examining the prophetic ministries of Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Jonah, Zechariah and Malachi. Why not be a part of the 6:00 pm service each week? MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES: When we return to Lancaster, I will be making an announcement regarding the resumption of the Wednesday study groups. SENIOR EVENT: Im reminding you, once again, of Senior Saints In The Smokies. The date is May 26-30, 2014. This is the 30th year for this great event conducted on the Johnson University (formerly Johnson Bible College) campus and it is to be a very special celebration. One highlight will be the return of David Eubanks as featured speaker. It will be a grand time of relaxed inspiration. The gathering is geared for those aged 55 and up. (We, already, have 8 committed to attending and I have mailed the first 4 reservations!) Registration forms are available. If you need forms or have questions, contact me. In my absence, our Church Secretary can provide registration forms and answer questions. (We do use our vans for travel.) FINAL THOUGHT: Have you considered what the Lord really wants of you and are you willing to give it? Whether time, talent or treasure?

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS March 9, 2014

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Weekly Budget Budget Received Mission Fund 69 90 43 133 32 $ 4,790.00 $ 4,713.09 $ 30.00

Womens Ministry All ladies invited to meet at Scrambler Maries Restaurant on Saturday, March 22, 2014, 9:30 am. Come and find out what's next for Women's Ministry.

SERVING SCHEDULE - March 16, 2014

At the Table 1st Dave Tingler and Dave Riggenbach Josh Czich, Dan Brown, Serving 1st Ray Coats, Ralph Conrad Dave Tingler Pastor of the week Josh Czich PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Ray and Mary Alice Coats nd 2 Worship Josh and Michelle Czich GREETERS NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship VISITOR CENTER SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Dick and Marg Shumaker

Dorcas Society
The Dorcas Society will meet on Tuesday, March 18th, at noon. Hostesses are Alberta Ellis and Dorothy Henderly, and Cindy Braden will have devotions. All ladies are invited and welcome!

Volunteers Needed Volunteers Needed Judy Gardner

David Will Bill Kelly Jeff Crook Dick Shumaker

To the church ~ Many thanks for all the visits, cards, prayers, and phone calls that I received since my fall. It all has been very encouraging. It was much appreciated. ~ Bertha Boyer

Prayer Requests
Jane King Pam Travis Millie Hoy Danny Clark Kenneth Dusthimer Stephanie Tingler Naressa Allen Jeane Goldfarb Eileen Thornton Pat Wheeler Marianna Gall Colton Rainier Carter Lois Page

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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, March 18th Dorcas, noon Deacons Meeting, 6:30pm Wednesday, March 19th Elders/Deacons Meeting, 7:30pm Thursday, March 20th Central Ohio Bean Dinner at Heath Church of Christ

Pastor of the week PM Deacon

Fred Griffith and Ralph Conrad Bob Neff, Bill Foss, Don Gardner, Bill Kelly Fred Griffith Bob Neff

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Ray and Mary Alice Coats nd 2 Worship Josh and Michelle Czich GREETERS NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship VISITOR CENTER SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Carmel and Shirley Marsh

Shirley Marsh Nick and Tracy Hinson Janet Brown

Paul Alexander Carmel Marsh Tim Huffman George Lambert

Book Swap Saturday, March 22nd 10am-2pm

Bring any books, magazines, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, and cassettes that you no longer want and exchange them! Donations can be put on the table in the WiggleZone any time between now and March 15th. Any items not taken will be donated to Twig 17 Books and More on East Main Street. This is open to all book lovers in the church family. You do not have to donate any books to come and see if there is anything you would like for your home library. Come and join the fun!

Craft Corner Saturday, March 22nd 10am 2pm

Bring any craft you are working on and join the fellowship of Christian friends. If there is a specific craft you would like to learn, please let Delores Payne know.

Current Address Pat Wheeler Crestview Rehabilitation Room 109 956 Becks Knob Road Lancaster, OH 43130

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 bkjseevers@sbcglobal.net 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/Senior High Jesus and My Life Room 308 Nick Barrell, Teacher Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.) Multiply Room 306 Cassie Bull, Teacher Ladies Class "Youll Get Through This" Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Hearing Gods Word Room 205 Adult Class Just Walk Across the Room Fellowship Hall Brad Seevers, Teacher

EAST OHIO ENERGY TOUR Driving tour of new oil and gas well sites and processing plant Summerfield, OH April 5, 2014 Leave church at 8:30 a.m. Lunch at St. Clairsville Smorgasbord Return by 5:00 p.m. Contact Mike Cooper with questions and to sign-up

LANCASTER COMMUNITY CHORUS The Lancaster Community Chorus with guest artists, the Lancaster Handbell Ensemble, directed by Leta Cook, will present a concert, Around the World in 80 Minutes TODAY at 4:00 p.m. at Crossroads Ministry Center, 2095 W. Fair Ave. Tickets are $7.00 and can be purchased from Nancye Rose, who is a member of this group.

Adult Class Various Bible Studies Room 214 Hank Wellman, 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

O, How I Love Jesus

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. If you would like to take a Curious class, please indicate this on your Silent Roll Call Card.

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!