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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
Brad Seevers
Senior Minister (740-550-9882)

David Tingler
Associate Minister

Glen Shady
Youth Minister (740-438-5257)

Sunday Services 1st Worship


8:00 a.m.

2nd Worship
10:30 a.m.

Bible School
9:15am

Evening Worship
6:00pm

Prayer is a vital discipline for the Christian. In Psalm 13, David was struggling. He wanted answers from God. He felt abandoned and felt forgotten. He had great sorrow in his heart and he felt defeated. Do you ever feel that way? Yet in Psalm 13:5-6 he said, But I trust in your unfailing love. My heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord for He has been good to me. 1 Peter 3:12 says, For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayer. We have a new PRAYER ROOM located in room 209. Stop in and see it and thank God for His goodness.

January 15, 2012

Love God and Love People

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS January 8, 2012

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE


KEENAGERS LUNCHEON AND TOUR: On Tuesday, January 24, we will enjoy a carry-in lunch at 12 noon. Meat and drinks will be provided. You are asked to share with side dishes and desserts. At lunch we will talk, briefly, about events for 2012. After lunch we will visit the Ohio Glass Museum which is located right here in Lancaster. The museum features a brief film presentation on the history of glass making in Ohio, a glass blowing demonstration and displays of historic and contemporary items. Admission fee, for the museum if $5.00 per person. (You may pay for this at lunch.) Our vans will provide transportation to the museum. A sign-up sheet is posted. On it you may indicate your plan to attend dinner and participate in the tour. WEDNESDAYS: This week (1/18) we will continue our current study of I John. Chapter two will be the focus of the 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM groups. Why not join us, in either of the groups, this week? SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: We are continuing the Hard Sayings of Jesus series through the month of January. On January 15, the topic will be The Sabbath Made for Man? which is based on a statement of Jesus found in Mark 2:27-28. On January 22, our theme will be The Fall of Satan (Luke 10:18). Finally, on January 29, the title is You Can Buy Friends? (Luke 16:9). GIANT PRINT BIBLES: I still have a supply of the GIANT PRINT Bibles in the New International Translation. They are soft cover and sell for $12.50. You may purchase one by contacting me or stopping by the church office. If you want to pay by check, make the check payable to me. FINAL THOUGHT: I wonder why they call them the secrets of success when there are all those people who are so anxious to sell them to us.

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Family Reunion (01/11) Weekly Budget Budget Received Crib Fund Van Fund Building Fund
At the Table 1st

116 92 93 185 35 32 $ 4,633.00 $ 4,819.69 $ 137.00 $ 10.00 $ 15.00

SERVING SCHEDULE January 15, 2012


Dave Tingler and Ralph Conrad Dale Rose, Don Gardner, Serving 1st Jack Hardwick, Bill Kelly At the Table 2nd Tom Puckett and Dave Riggenbach Dale Rose, Dale Thornton, Serving 2nd Ned Tomlinson, Rod Troutman Dave Tingler Pastor of the week Dale Rose PM Deacon COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Ray and Margie Ayers 2nd Worship Norma Holtom GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship

Ernestine Cox and Geri Jaynes Neal Rudolph

Thea Kallenberg and Shirley Marsh Tracy Eldridge and Marie Huffman Ruth Andrews Geri Jaynes Kim Seevers

Sunday School Helper Visitor Center 1st Worship Visitor Center 2nd Worship SECURITY 1ST Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship

Dan Brown Ray Coats Mike Bussey George Lambert

In appreciation to those that shared my 90th birthday with best wishes and cards. In Christian Love ~ Ruth Andrews

SERVING SCHEDULE January 22, 2012


At the Table 1 Serving 1st At the Table 2nd Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon
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Fred Griffith and Charlie May Patrick Wersell, Carmel Marsh, Dick Shumaker, Don Taylor Fred Griffith and Noah Hinson Patrick Wersell, Mike Bussey, Josh Czich, Nick Hinson Fred Griffith Patrick Wersell

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Ray and Margie Ayers nd 2 Worship Norma Holtom GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship Sunday School Helper Visitor Center 1st Worship Visitor Center 2nd Worship SECURITY 1ST Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING The Annual Congregational Meeting for the purpose of reviewing 2011 and looking ahead to 2012 will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Any ministry wishing to have information included in the Annual Report must turn it in to the church office by Sunday, January 22nd.

Jack and Evelyn Hardwick Dick and Marg Shumaker

Cabin Fever Card-Making Class


Saturday, February 4th ~ 9-noon $10 per person
We will be making two Valentine cards, two Easter cards and two birthday cards. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Womens Ministry bulletin board. The last day to sign up is Sunday, January 29th. Come and join the fun!

Reta Conrad and Margie Ayers Kim Seevers and Cindy Cox Judy Gardner Janet Brown Julie Stuck

David Will Paul Hoagland George Lambert Jim Puckett

Mark Your Calendar


Wednesday, January 18th Security Meeting, 7:30pm Monday, January 23rd The Book Nook, 6:30pm Sunday, January 30th Food Pantry Sunday

Valentines Banquet Friday, February 17th 6:00 p.m.


DORCAS
Tuesday, January 17th at noon Potluck luncheon in the Fellowship Hall

All family and friends are welcome for a great time of fellowship. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board. A meeting will follow the luncheon.

WINTER JAM 2012


Saturday, January 28, 2012 Schottenstein Center at OSU Tickets are $10 at the door Everyone is welcome to attend this amazing concert! We will leave the church at 3:30 pm and should be back at the church by 11:30 pm. A meal will be provided. Elementary students must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian. See Glen if you have any questions.

Post-Winter Jam Guys Only Lock-In


Following the WinterJam concert there will be a guys only overnight lock-in for any students in grades 6-12. This event will end after church on Sunday morning. Any teenagers that cannot attend church at Fifth Avenue the next morning need to be picked up by 8:00 am, before our first service begins. All other teenagers can be picked up at 12:00pm, right after the second service ends. If you have any questions, please contact Glen at the church office.

FACILITY MANAGEMENT There will be no Facility Management meeting on Monday, January 16, 2012 ELDERS MEETING Elders meeting this Wednesday, January 18th @ 7:30 PM. Deacons are asked to join us from 7:308:00 PM. Thank you!

2011 OFFERING STATEMENTS


Offering statements for 2011are available to be picked up in the parlor. If you have any questions about offering statements, please contact Marg Shumaker.

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. ~ James 1:12

Prayer Requests

Jim DeVore Liz Reed Jan Foss Lois Wiley Stacy Byers

Ron Ogden Connie Lane Mary Marsh Jeane Goldfarb Sharon Britch

Pauline Stebelton Anna Lockhart Dorothy Henderly Wanda Dickson Dorothy Herman Bill Black Ed and Norma George Our Troops Juanita Harmon Jean Fricker

Pastor of the Week - Dave Tingler

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

When Wrong Seems Right James 1:13-18 Dave Tingler preaching 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.

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!

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 Young Children (Ages 4 through 2nd Grade) Who is Jesus? Room 101 Deborah Will, Teacher Middle Elementary (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades) Be Wise and Trust God in His Power Room 106 Sheri Puckett, Teacher Junior and Senior High Acts of the Apostles Room 301 Nick Hinson, Teacher Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.) Genesis Room 214 Cassie Bull, Teacher Ladies Class Sermon on the Mount: Returning Gods Love with Our Life Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Biblical Definitions Room 205 Tom Puckett, Teacher Adult Class Curious 101 (A Study of Salvation and Purpose) Fellowship Hall 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 Adult Class Apologetics Room 214 Glen Shady, 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@newchurches.org or call him at 740.550.9882. Have a great week and may God bless your life.

Life Group #1 Forgotten God

Every Sunday @ 6:00 PM


Beginning January 15th! Led by Brad Seevers Location: Tim & Marie Huffman's 1900 Lake Road Lancaster, Ohio This life group will help you better discover the work of the Holy Spirit in your life. This study is based on the book, Forgotten God, by author Frances Chan. It's time for the church to reverse the years of neglect by pursuing the Spiritfilled life of effectiveness that God desires and we desire!
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Life Group #2 Joy In Christ

A Bible-study on the Book of Philippians Every Monday @ 7:00 PM Beginning January 16th! Led by Scott Brown Location: Larry & Phyllis Busseys 150 King Street Lancaster, Ohio
This verse by verse Bible study will help you rediscover your joy in life. The theme of joy permeates the pages of this book from start to finish. The joy you will discover during this group is what you need in the midst of hard times.
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Life Group #3 Mens Fraternity

Our first study is entitled: What Men Need to Hear.


Every Tuesday @ 6:30 PM
Beginning January 17th! Led by Brad Seevers Location: FACC Fellowship Hall This is going to be our version of Guy night out! Each week we will pray together study together and laugh together. Occasionally, we will go somewhere and be adventurous together. Come hang with us!

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