The Christian Messenger

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ

115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130
740-654-0626 [Link] e-mail info@[Link]

March 17, 2013

When? March 30th 11:00 am Where? The Huffman Residence 1900 Lake Road What? Easter Egg hunt and lunch!! This is an Easter Egg Hunt for kids in Pre-school-5th grade! (For those of you that may have trouble finding the house, we will be meeting at the church at 10:30 am and leaving from there) We have tubs full of eggs..but no candy to fill them with! So, I need your help! There will be a can near the Kid Zone from now til the Hunt, please donate individually-wrapped candy there!!

Brad Seevers Senior Minister (740-550-9882) David Tingler Associate Minister Scott Brown Worship & Outreach 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.

Thursday, March 21st

Central Ohio Mens Bean Dinner at Heath Church of Christ

(meet at the church at 5 p.m.)

Guest Speaker: Jason Pancake Featured music by The Bean Boys

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

Hello everyone! I HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT WEEK. We have a special need to make you aware of. I want to encourage all our congregants to try out our new chair models in the parlor. We realize in this endeavor that some of you will love the chairs, while others will not. It will be extremely difficult to find a chair that satisfies everyone. But believe me, you will enjoy these chairs much more than the hard blue metal chair. We need several of you to step up and purchase at least a chair for yourself as we seek to improve the seating in our fellowship hall. The entire membership benefits from your generosity. These chairs will not just be used for our second worship hour, but for dinners, class parties, anniversary and birthday celebrations, congregational meetings, etc We really want to improve the look of this part of our building and this is one simple way to do so. Some of you are capable of purchasing more than just one. Please consider that possibility. This church has always been generous. Lets prove that once again! Attention men! Dont forget these two dates March 19-Cabelas trip to Polaris. We will leave at 5 p.m. for dinner and a night at a great hunting and fishing supply store. Join us. Be sure to sign up in the coat room. March 21-Men and Boys dinner. We will leave the church at 5 p.m. for a great night of fellowship and spiritual challenge. Please consider bringing your sons with you. Be sure to sign up in the coat room. Have a great week. Brad

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

HOPPERS CONCERT: You dont have to be a KeenAger to attend this concert! We would really like to sell all the tickets we have on hand. Remember, this concert featuring The Hoppers, The Guardians and The McCrary Family is scheduled for Saturday, March 23. This gospel concert is being presented at Ohio Christian University in Circleville. A sign-up sheet is posted. Tickets are $15 per person. Due to our cash commitment, I will need your payment when you sign up. Our departure time is 6:15 pm.
SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY:

We are, currently, involved in a series titled Friends of Paul. This week, March 17, our character study is on James, Our Lords Brother. On March 24, we will look at Silas, The Team Player. If you are not involved in a small group on Sunday evenings, I encourage you to join us. Communion is available for those who desire. Once again, I remind that we now have activities for children each Sunday evening.

WEDNESDAYS: We will not be meeting this week, March 20. The two groups (10:00 AM and 6:30 PM) will resume on March 27. At that time, we will begin a study of the book of Philippians. Why not join us for the new study? SENIOR SAINTS IN THE SMOKIES: Its time to think and plan for this grand event! It is held on the Johnson University campus, in Knoxville, TN. Some of us have been participating for over 20 years. We will be attending May 27-31. It is a great week of inspiration and relaxation for seniors. (I call it summer camp for seniors.) If you have questions or would like registration information, see me!

Easter Schedule Sunday, March 31st Sunrise Service, 7am Breakfast, 8am Sunday School, 9:15am Morning Worship, 10:30am Evening Worship, 6pm

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS March 10, 2013

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Wednesday Weekly Budget Budget Received Projector Easter Jr./Sr. High 88 93 77 170 54 29 4,790.00 4,963.00 20.00 20.00 13.00

$ $ $ $ $

SERVING SCHEDULE March 17, 2013

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Dave Tingler & Dave Riggenbach Dale Rose, Carmel Marsh, Dick Shumaker, Hank Wellman Dale Rose, Rod Troutman, Mike Bussey Dave Tingler Dale Rose

The next few weeks until Easter, we are learning about the last few days before Jesus Crucifixion. Last week in Childrens Church, we learned about the Last Supper. Jesus knew what he was about to do, so he decided to meet with his disciples and have one last meal. Can you imagine what that must have felt like for him? But before they joined together at this supper, Jesus did something very odd! He washed their feet. Washing feet was something that he servants did, not King Jesus! So we did both of these things as well last Sunday. We want to fully understand what happened before, during and after Jesus death so we will do our best to learn during these next few weeks! Join us! Hannah

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Ray and Mary Alice Coats nd 2 Worship Michelle Czich GREETERS 1st Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship Ray and Mary Alice Coats Michelle Czich and Norma Holtom Shirley Marsh and Margie Ayers Tracy Eldridge and Marie Huffman Shirley Marsh Julie Stuck David Will Bill Kelly Jeff Crook Dick Shumaker

VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship

Prayer Requests
Jane King Jim Hoff Ron Ogden Jim Reed Sarah Brown Naressa Allen Jeane Goldfarb Brandon Bailey Wanda Dickson Barbara Benadum Marg Shumaker Deborah Wills Co-Worker Barbara Kerr John Dickson Millie Hoy Carl McElnoy Alice Delong Karen Young Our Troops Cindy Bentley

SERVING SCHEDULE March 24, 2013

At the Table 1 Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon
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SCOTTS THOUGHTS
Psalm 34:1-3
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Fred Griffith and Ralph Conrad Josh Czich, Ray Ayers, Richard Boyer, Dan Brown Josh Czich, Nick Hinson, Jacob Neff Fred Griffith Josh Czich

I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. I will boast only in the LORD; let all who are helpless take heart.

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Ray and Mary Alice Coats 2nd Worship Michelle Czich 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
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Carmel and Shirley Marsh Mitch and Tamatha Shell Laura Wersell and Courtney Beiter Jean Azbell and Cindy Cox Becky Wellman Michelle Czich Paul Alexander Carmel Marsh Mike Cooper George Lambert

Come, let us tell of the LORDs greatness; let us exalt his name together.

Monday, March 25th ~ 6:30 p.m. We will discuss Band of Sisters by Cathy Gohlke.

Book Nook

Worship begins with recognizing the greatness of our God. God is not worthy of our praise because of how He blesses us, but because He is God. We can (and should) praise God at all times, regardless of circumstance. David indicates here that worship is a way of life, a life of ceaseless praise. He also demonstrates how the outgrowth of that life of praise is evangelism. When we love God and see His greatness we will share that praise with others who will recognize Him and join the chorus. Come, let us tell of the Lords greatness; let us exalt His name together!

Saturday, April 13th ~ 9am noon

CRAFT CORNER

WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP

Tentative Dates June 25-26, 2013 Approximate cost $120/person

Fundraisers will offset costs of the trip. If you are interested, sign-up on the bulletin board and Mark Hendricks will contact you with more details.

Delores Payne will show us how to make an origami basket and flowers. All supplies will be provided. If you are not interested in origami, bring any craft project you are working on and join the fun and fellowship.

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 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 "God as He Longs for You to See Him" Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Hearing Gods Word Room 205 Adult Class Answering Lifes Difficult Questions 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@[Link] or call him at 740.550.9882. Have a great week and may God bless your life. The Dorcas Society will meet at the church on Tuesday, March 19th at noon. All ladies are welcome. Dorothy Henderly and Alberta Ellis will be the hostesses.

BASEMENT CHAIR-LIFT REMOVAL The chair lift which was intended for use by people going from the Fifth Avenue level to the basement has been removed. Our Trustees decided that the lift was more hazardous than helpful as it crowded the steps and no one was really using it. Additionally, our local Fire Marshal gave it only marginal approval and the state inspector did not give official approval. Thursday, March 21 Missions Meeting, 5pm Sunday, March 31st Food Pantry Sunday
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I AM the Good Shepherd John 10:11

Brad Seevers preaching

Core Values...
Values central to the life, mission and vision of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ are:

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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!