The Christian

Messenger

January 11, 2015

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)
Sunday Services
Bible School
8:45 a.m.
Worship
10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship
6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 28th

5:15 p.m.
After we eat our meal, we will watch a
film entitled: My Utmost for His Highest:
The Legacy of Oswald and Biddy
Chambers. Come enjoy the journey of
ones mans life living for the Lord.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

I pray you are on track with your Bible reading for the year. Next week I will preach from a text out of
the chapters Genesis 30-50. This week as I write this article, I am lifting up the name of Christ in praise.
Its crazy loud in my office! We have many reasons to praise Jesus Christ. How fitting it is that a song
entitled: Audience of One is on the radio. Its written by a group called Big Daddy Weave and its lyrics
are
I come on my knees to lay down before You
Bringing all that I am, longing only to know You
Seeking Your face, and not only Your hand
I find You embracing me just as I am
And I lift these songs to You and You alone
As I sing to You in my praises make Your home
To my audience of one, You are Father, and You are Son
As Your Spirit flows free, let it find within me
A heart that beats to praise You

And now just to know You more has become my great reward
To see Your kingdom come and Your will be done
I only desire to be Yours, Lord
So what could I bring to honor Your majesty?
What song could I sing that would move the heart of royalty?
And all that I have is this life that You've given me

So Lord, let me live for You, my song with humility

And Lord, as the love song of my life is played
I have one desire to bring glory to Your name.

That is my personal prayer for this church and for me; that you and I live each day in worship to our
God, and to bring glory to His name. Will you join me in this prayer?
In His Service,
Brad

Tonight at 6:00 p.m.

Annual Congregational Meeting

Joe Hoagland
preaching

The Annual Congregational Meeting for the purpose of

reviewing 2014 and looking ahead to 2015 will be held
on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. All information to
be included in the Annual Report must be turned in to
the church office by Sunday, January 18th.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS January 4, 2015

Sunday School
Morning Worship
Evening Worship
Weekly Budget
Budget Received
Christmas (Roof)
Christman Fund
Van Fund
Building Fund

$
$
$
$
$
$

n/c
98
28
4,686.00
3,915.30
759.00
91.25
60.00
25.00

SERVING SCHEDULE January 11, 2015

At the Table
Serving
PM Deacon

Dick Shumaker & Dave Riggenbach

Larry King, John Burgess
Mike Bussey, Ray Coats
Larry King

COMMUNION

Ray and Margie Ayers

GREETERS

Ray and Margie Ayers

NURSERY
Sunday School
Worship

Brenda Hines
Jean Azbell

VISITOR CENTER

Shirley Marsh

CHILDRENS CHURCH

Ryan Ratliff

SECURITY
Sunday School and Worship
Evening Worship

Ray Coats
George Lambert

SERVING SCHEDULE January 18, 2015

At the Table

Wib Sparks and Hank Wellman

Bob Neff, Ralph Conrad,
Coy Cupler, Josh Czich
Bob Neff

Serving
PM Deacon
COMMUNION
GREETERS

Sunday School Classes for All Ages

All classes are at 8:45 a.m.
Nursery
(Birth through 3 years old)
Jesus Loves Me
Room 102

Junior/Senior High
I Timothy
3rd Floor
Josh Czich, Teacher

Preschool
(Ages 3-6)
Bible Friends
Room 105
Marie Huffman, Teacher

Ladies Class
The Storm Inside
Room 209
Beverly Puckett, Teacher

Early Elementary
(K 3rd Grade)
Jesus, Our Example
Room 101
Deborah Will, Teacher
Upper Elementary Class
(4th6th Grade)
Jesus, Our Example
Room 106
Larry King, Teacher

Adult Class
Ecclesiastes
Room 214
Brad Seevers, Teacher
Harmony Adult Class
Acts of Worship
Room 204
Dave Tingler, Teacher
Philothean Adult Class
Parables
Room 108
Jim Love, Teacher

Upcoming Events
Monday, January 19th
Facility Management Meeting, 6:30pm
Tuesday, January 20th
Deacons Meeting, 6:30pm
Wednesday, January 21st
Elders/Deacons Meeting, 7:30pm

Ray and Margie Ayers

Ruth Andrews and Jeanne Noble

NURSERY
Sunday School
Worship
VISITOR CENTER
CHILDRENS CHURCH
SECURITY
Sunday School and Worship
Evening Worship

Shirley Marsh
Thea Kallenberg
Becky Wellman
Ryan Ratliff

Jeff Crook
Carmel Marsh

Prayer Requests
Millie Hoy
LeRoy Shaner
Lois Taylor
Carolyn McKenzie
Kenneth Dusthimer
Don & Ruth Seevers
Marianna Gall
Todd & Karen Wentz
Kasen Newman
Wilbur Barnes

Betty Sparks
Our Troops
Alberta Ellis
Connie Lane
Jeanne Noble
Ron Young
Camille Stiverson
Brad Stevens
Kathryn Norman
Harley Thomas

Naressa Allen
Jeane Goldfarb
Judy Fricker
Moe Milne
Pat Schlosser
Mark Seevers
Norma Bullock
Emily Brown
Jim Brocker
Wib Sparks

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.

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 grace-based preaching and teaching
& understand the Bible is our authority (2 Timothy
3:16).

Church Health and Biblical Balance

Brad Seevers preaching

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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.

Social Conscience

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.

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!

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