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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 24, 2013

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.

Their workMissionaries to Mexico through the CMF Mission. Caleb and Dawn will join the campus ministry team in Puebla to focus on ministry to the university students. This years special offering on Resurrection Sunday will support the mission work of Caleb and Dawn Christman. Caleb and Dawn have been involved in student ministry for over 10 years. They graduated from Johnson Bible College (now Johnson University) in 2000, Dawn went on to get her master's in education, and Caleb spent a year in Papua New Guinea with Pioneer Bible Translators. After getting married in 2002, they began their first youth ministry at Pickerington (OH) Christian Church, working with children and students. After 3 1/2 years, God called them to work alongside the staff of Troy (OH) Christian Church as their student minister, working with junior high, senior high, and college-age students. Dawn has taught in public schools over the past 10 years. Caleb and Dawn have four children, Julia (5), Zechariah (4), and Kenna (2), and Ezra (1).

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD


Hello Everyone! I want to use my article this week to clear up any confusion of future modifications here at FACC. We continue with plans to move our second worship service to the fellowship hall later this spring. One goal for this transition is to have the ability to be more creative in our second worship hour. With an open floor space, we can set up the room however we need to enhance our worship experience for that particular day. Another goal we have is to create an atmosphere that creates more community amongst the body of Christ. Our ultimate goal is to reach more people for Christ, regardless of their age. We will however use this opportunity to reach younger families in this community. During this transition, we plan to update that space by painting the walls with attractive colors, and we intend to replace the hard metal chairs with nice cushioned chairs which will be utilized by any and all events in that space. Pledges are currently being accepted in the lobby for the purchase of the chairs. If you want to help with this need, we encourage you to be a donor. Your donation will benefit all here at FACC. Our goal is to be able to buy 100. After two weeks of advertising, I am pleased to see we already have pledges to buy 36 chairs. Several have indicated they will donate multiple chairs. We know not everyone can do that, but we encourage you to purchase one so that we can meet our goal. Thanks for your help! The chairs cost $30.

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE


CHANGE OF SCHEDULE: As of March 17, the Elders and I have agreed to a reduction of my hours of approximately 20 hours to 16 hours per week. (This, of course, results in a corresponding decrease in pay.) This means I will be working a flexible schedule of 2 to 2 days per week. Basically, I will remain available on Mondays and Wednesdays. I will continue teaching my Sunday School Class and preaching on Sunday evenings. Of course, I will remain available for emergencies or special needs.
SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY:

Our current series on the Friends of Paul will continue over the next several weeks. This week, March 24, we will meet Silas, The Team Player. On March 31 we will be examining Timothy, The Understudy. In coming weeks, we will be meeting Luke, Aquilla/Priscilla, Philip and Demas. 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: Our 10:00 am and 6:30 pm study groups will resume this week (March 27). We will begin an examination of Pauls letter to the 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!

If you are hearing rumors about these changes, let me once again encourage you to come to me with any questions you may have about this transition or any modifications. I will be more than happy to speak with you. In His Service, Brad

FINAL THOUGHT: It isnt so much how busy you are, but why you are busy. The bee is praised but the mosquito is swatted.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS March 17, 2013


Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Wednesday Weekly Budget Budget Received Projector Jr./Sr. High 95 102 75 177 55 n/a 4,790.00 4,422.00 20.00 25.00

$ $ $ $

Last week in Childrens Church, we learned about when Jesus was betrayed by two of His close friends! Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss and then Peter denied Jesus three times! Can you imagine having a friend for three years and then betraying you that way? We decided as a class, that no amount of silver coins could ever be enough for us to betray Jesus. And we decided that we will never be ashamed and certainly never deny our love for Jesus! I am so proud of every kid in our class because they are so incredibly smart, sweet and in love with Jesus! Hannah

SERVING SCHEDULE March 24, 2013


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

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Ray and Mary Alice Coats nd 2 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 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

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 Preschool-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!!

Prayer Requests
Jane King Jim Hoff Becky W. Jim Reed Brandon Bailey Naressa Allen Jeane Goldfarb Neal Rudolph Wanda Dickson Barbara Benadum Marg Shumaker Barbara Kerr John Dickson Carl McElnoy Alice Delong Karen Young Our Troops Cindy Bentley Coy Cupler Ron Ogden Millie Hoy Sarah Brown

SERVING SCHEDULE March 31, 2013


At the Table 1 Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon
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SCOTTS THOUGHTS
In preparation for Palm Sunday and Easter, I was reading through the Gospel of Mathew. When I got to chapter 21 and the account of Jesus triumphal entry I see Jesus being welcomed into Jerusalem by crowds who laid their garments on the road so the donkey Jesus was riding would not have to walk in the dirt. Others cut branches from palm trees to pave the roads for the coming of Christ. They shouted hosanna and Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Praise God in highest heaven! The very next verses show Jesus confronting the moneychangers in the temple, driving them out and knocking their tables and chairs to the ground. This had been a family business meant to make it possible for those traveling at a distance from their homes to offer the necessary sacrifices. Over the years the purpose shifted to being a source of income and the point had been forgotten to the point that Jesus described it as a den of thieves. Receiving Christ is a joyous event and should be celebrated with shouting and singing, but making Jesus Lord of your life will always bring change, abolish standard ways of thinking and call us to refocus on what matters. In this season of resurrection, what is God wanting to make new in your life? What tables need overturned in surrender to Jesus? Will you and I allow Jesus to reign in our hearts and make us new?

Larry Bussey and Dick Shumaker Patrick Wersell, Ray Coats, Ralph Conrad, Don Gardner Patrick Wersell, Neal Rudolph, Dale Thornton Larry Bussey Patrick Wersell

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Ray and Mary Alice Coats 2nd Worship Michelle Czich GREETERS 1st Worship 2nd Worship Thea Kallenberg and Judy Smith Neal Rudolph

NURSERY Sunday School Hannah Ross and Thea Kallenberg 2nd Worship Samantha Hendricks & Courtney Beiter VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Kay Knode Kim Seevers Dan Brown Bill Kelly Jeff Crook George Lambert Mother-Daughter Banquet Saturday, May 11th ~ 2:00 p.m. Reservations will be taken during the month of April you can call Linda Daubenmire at 653-0149 or there will be a sign up sheet later in the month.

Monday, March 25th 6:30 p.m.

Book Nook

Saturday, April 13th ~ 9am noon

CRAFT CORNER

We will discuss Band of Sisters by Cathy Gohlke.

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@new-churches.org or call him at 740.550.9882. Have a great week and may God bless your life.

WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP


Tentative Dates June 25-26, 2013 Approximate cost $120/person Fundraisers will offset costs of the trip. A silent auction is ongoing in our parlor, where you can continue to bid on each person for odd jobs, babysitting, housework, etc. If you are interested in going on the trip, sign-up on the bulletin board and Mark Hendricks will contact you with more details.

Easter Schedule Sunday, March 31st


Sunrise Service, 7am Breakfast, 8am Sunday School, 9:15am Morning Worship, 10:30am Evening Worship, 6pm

I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life


John 14:6 Brad Seevers preaching

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

Sermon Notes ________________________


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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!

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