The Christian Messenger
Fifth Avenue Church of Christ
115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130
740-654-0626 www.myfacc.com e-mail [email protected]
August 25, 2013
Tonight - Patrick Hinson will preach and we will enjoy some ice cream together in the fellowship hall afterwards.
Brad Seevers Senior Minister (740-550-9882) David Tingler Associate Minister Hannah Martin Director of Childrens Ministries 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.
Fifth Quarter will begin Friday, September 6th and will meet each Friday through November 1st. We would like to provide snacks and beverages for these events. Please, see Wess Camp, Nick Hinson or Jean Azbell for details.
THOUGHTS FROM BRAD
Tonight Patrick Hinson will share with us during our 6 p.m. service. We hope you come out and support this young man who continues to train at CCU for full-time ministry. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall and ice cream will be served immediately following his sermon. You do not have to bring anything but yourself. Thanks to all who have helped with snacks the past few Sundays. This Fall, I will lead a small group entitled: Radical. It is based on a book by David Platt which dives into the question: What is Jesus worth to you? Thats a good question. But, maybe equally as good is the question, Is He someone for whom you are willing to lose everything? I hope so! Join me each Sunday night beginning September 22nd. The book, Radical, is required reading for participation so pick up a copy as soon as you can. More details to come! This Fall, the last Wednesday night of each month, there will be a dinner in our fellowship hall for the entire church. On the Sunday before, you will be asked to indicate on your silent roll call card if you plan to attend. It will also be advertised what we will eat so you can better decide if you plan to come. Immediately following the meal, we will offer a small group for parents entitled, Have a New Kid by Friday, by doctor Kevin Leman. You will love his wit and humor so whether you are a single parent or a married couple, this small group is for you. Hannah will have a fun time planned for the kids on the third floor. All others are welcome to join Dave in his study in Room 208. We hope you plan to join us. More details to come! One final thought: Human plans, no matter how wise or well advised, cannot stand against the Lord (Proverbs 21:30). In His Service, Brad
BITS FROM BRO. DAVE
NEW HORIZONS RETREAT: Dont forget, this even takes place on Tuesday, September 10. You may still register, but the registration fee is now $25 per person ($10 for first timers). This years program features Jim Book, Jeff Bullock, Tom Shelton and the musical group, 64 to Grayson. A sign-up sheet is posted and there is still time to register. You will find registration forms and mailing envelopes on the bulletin board. You will need to mail your registrations directly to North Terrace. (Please make checks payable to North Terrace Church of Christ.) Our departure time will be 7:30 am and we will have a continental breakfast on arrival. LaCOMEDIA DINNER THEATRE: The standby list remains available on our bulletin board. There is always the possibility that someone may need to cancel their reservation and we will have an opening. Remember, the date is Thursday, October 17. We will be departing the church parking lot at 8:15am for the trip to Dayton. We will be enjoying an excellent buffet dinner and a matinee presentation of The Church Basement Ladies: A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement. This trip is KeenAger sponsored but is open to anyone who would like to go. The cost for the show, dinner and transportation is just $44 per person. SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: I encourage your participation in the special Sunday evening events, in August. I will be returning, on September 1, with a new series of lessons centered on well-known Biblical characters. The message on September 1 is, Andrew, The Witness (John 1:3542). Other characters include Zaccheus, Lydia, Nicodemus, and many more. WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDIES: We are in the midst of our summer break but we will return to these meetings on September 11. On that date we will launch a brief series of lessons titled Meet The Millennials. In these lessons we will examine the attitudes, lifestyles, etc. of those born between 1980 and 2000 and explore how the Church may reach out to them. FINAL THOUGHT: Wisdom consists of knowing what to do with what you know.
SPIRITUAL STATISTICS August 18, 2013
Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Weekly Budget Budget Received Van Fund Building Fund KeenAgers Compassion Sponsor John Dickson Memorial n/c 84 37 121 36 4,790.00 4,330.00 20.00 100.00 1,052.00 38.00 25.00
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SERVING SCHEDULE August 25, 2013
At the Table 1st Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Larry Bussey and Dick Shumaker Tim Huffman, Ray Ayers, Richard Boyer, Dan Brown Tim Huffman Larry Bussey Tim Huffman Denise Baird Tracy Eldridge Bill Foss Michelle Czich Hannah Ross and Thea Kallenberg Nick and Tracy Hinson Sue Tingler Julie Stuck
Last week in childrens church, we learned about cheating. When you cheat, no one wins! The best feeling comes from winning a game fair and square. Cheating is like stealing, which is one of the Ten Commandments. We learned that even though we may fool someone else when we cheat, we can never fool God. Cheating is also like lying, another commandment! Even though it may seem like a small thing, cheating is still a sin that disappoints God. Today in Childrens Church we are doing some fun experiments! Ask your kids about what they learned today, keep the conversation rolling even after church! *** We are having a meeting today in the fellowship hall at 2:00 for all current childrens ministry Team Members and for anyone who would like to get involved! If you have ever wondered if childrens ministry is for you, come to this meeting today! If you are just curious about what we do, you are more than welcome to sit in as well! Hannah
COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship 2nd Worship 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
Paul Alexander Bill Kelly Jeff Crook Jim Puckett
Prayer Requests
Jane King Millie Hoy Alice DeLong Joann Venetta George Ellis Becky Ward Britni McQuaidon Linda Daubenmire Naressa Allen Jeane Goldfarb Tracey Lee Gladys McCoy Alberta Ellis Wib Sparks Stacy Byers Neal Carter Betty Swartz Ron Ogden Our Troops
SERVING SCHEDULE September 1, 2013
At the Table 1st Dave Tingler and Dave Riggenbach Dale Rose, Ray Coats, Serving 1st Ralph Conrad, Don Gardner Dale Rose Serving 2nd Dave Tingler Pastor of the week Dale Rose PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Tom and Kay Knode 2nd Worship Sue Tingler GREETERS 1st Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship
Childrens Ministry Meeting TODAY!
We are having a meeting at 2:00 in the fellowship hall today for all who are currently involved in childrens ministry and anyone who may be interested in joining the team! Anyone is welcome to attend!
Dan and Janet Brown Mitch and Tamatha Shell
Shirley Marsh and Margie Ayers Marie Huffman and Michelle Camp
VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship
Judy Gardner Michelle Czich
George Lambert Carmel Marsh Mike Bussey Dick Shumaker
Annual Church Picnic September 15th
Rising Park -Large Pavilion Set up @ 4:30, Supper @ 5:15, Devotions & Lords Supper @ 6 pm
We have the Pavilion until 10 pm if you would like to stay longer to enjoy the park and fellowship! Please bring a dish to share and your own tableware. Drinks will be provided. Please see the signup sheets. Questions? Contact Kathryn Albertson.
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 [email protected] 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) God the Creator Room 105 Marie Huffman, Teacher Early Elementary (Kindergarten through 2nd Grade) Shaping Hearts with Gods Word 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 Old Testament Survey Room 301 Nick Hinson, Teacher Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.) The Lies Women/Young Women Believe Room 306 Cassie Bull, Teacher Ladies Class "Soul Detox" Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Hearing Gods Word Room 205 Adult Class 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
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, August 28th Elders/Deacons Meeting, 7:30pm August 30th September 2nd Family Camp at Round Lake Thursday, September 5th Foundation Dinner Saturday, September 7th Craft Corner, 9am-noon
God is Always in Control Proverbs 3:5-6 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!
September 2013
SUNDAY
1 Prayer Team, 5pm Round Lake Family Camp 8 Carriage Court, 2pm Prayer Team, 5pm Church Picnic at Rising Park, 5:30pm Prayer Team, 5pm 22 Prayer Team, 5pm Radical Small Group, 6pm 23 24 15 16 9 10 11 Keenagers New Seniors Bible Study Horizon Retreat 10am/6:30pm 17 18 Seniors Bible Study 10am/6:30pm Elders Meeting, 7:30pm 25 Seniors Bible Study 10am/6:30pm Fellowship Dinner, 5:30pm Parenting Small Group, 6:30pm 29 Food Pantry Sunday Prayer Team, 5pm Radical Small Group 6pm Book Nook 6:30pm 30 26 27 5th Quarter 9:30pm - midnight 28
MONDAY
2
TUESDAY
3
WEDNESDAY
4
THURSDAY
5 Foundation Dinner Self-Defense Class 6-8pm 12
FRIDAY
6 5th Quarter 9:30pm - midnight
SATURDAY
7 Craft Corner, 9amnoon
5th Quarter 9:30pm - midnight 5th Quarter 9:30pm - midnight 20
Fall Kick-Off Bonfire 7-9pm 14 13
19
21
The birthday list for September is posted on the bulletin board in the coat room.
LIBRARY SPOTLIGHT
What is God Like? by Beverly Lewis is a Mommy and Me book. With insightful text, Bible verses, and inspiring illustrations, What is God Like? vividly answers the questions kids ask most. The final page offers encouragement and suggestions for parents who seek to teach their children about our wonderful heavenly father. Before a father departs for his longest business trip yet, he encourages his children to remember that, Even when Im not here, God is always with you. After he leaves, the boy and his little sister spend a fun-filled day and starfilled night remembering everything they were told about their Father in heaven. Babylon Rising by Tim Lahaye and Greg Dinallo is an adult fiction book. Ancient secrets and Biblical prophecies lead one man to face the greatest evil of all Babylon rising! Michael Murphy is an expert on Biblical prophecy and an archaeologist who fearlessly hunts down ancient artifacts it he face of the greatest danger. Now Murphy has unlocked secrets from the distant past that hurtle him into a confrontation with the forces of the greatest evil. Murphy cannot fail for the countdown has begun to the time of the end for all mankind. Stop by our library and check out a good book!
Craft Corner Saturday, September 7th 9am noon
We will get back to work on the crocheted afghans for the homeless shelter. If you would like to learn how to crochet, bring a size G hook and we will help you get started. If you are working on a different project, come and join us! All are welcome at the Craft Corner! Children under 12 years old need to be accompanied by an adult.
