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The Christian MessengerApril 8, 2012Fifth Avenue Church of Christ115 W. Fifth Ave.
Lancaster, OH 43130740-654-0626www.myfacc.come-mail [email protected]
Will You Help?On Saturday May 19th, we will sponsor an area-wideCharity Golf Scramble at the Pleasant Valley GolfCourse. We will be in need of several volunteersthat day at the church and at the course. Please see
Brad for how you might serve during this event. Weneed many donations of cans of soda and bottled
water between now and May 19th, so we are asking
our congregation to begin donating these products tohelp defray our expenses. We want to keep our
expenses minimal so we can raise as much supportas possible for our local Foundation Shelter. Please
sit any and all donations at our nursery doorentryway. If you have any questions see Brad.
Thank you for your generosity.
Love God and Love People
Brad Seevers
Senior Minister
(740-550-9882)
David Tingler
Associate Minister
Glen Shady
Youth Minister
(740-438-5257)
Sunday Services
1st
Worship8:00 a.m.
2nd
Worship
10:30 a.m.
Bible School
9:15 a.m.
Evening Worship
6:00 p.m.
The Easter offering isdesignated for IDES
(International DisasterEmergency Service) for relief
for the recent tornadovictims. You can read moreabout the work of IDES at
www.IDES.org.
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SPIRITUAL STATISTICSApril 1, 2012
Sunday School 66
Morning Worship (one combined service) 213
Evening Worship 43
Family Reunion (04/04) 41
Weekly Budget $ 4,633.00
Budget Received $ 4,251.09
Easter $ 320.00
Van Fund $ 76.00
Building Fund $ 100.00
SERVING SCHEDULEApril 8, 2012
At the Table 1st Larry Bussey and Dick Shumaker
Serving 1stDale Rose, Jack Hardwick,Carmel Marsh, Don Taylor
At the Table 2nd Larry Bussey and Ned Tomlinson
Serving 2nd Dale Rose, Rod Troutman,Mike Bussey, Josh Czich
Pastor of the week Larry Bussey
PM Deacon Dale Rose
COMMUNION PREPARATION1ST Worship Larry King
2nd Worship Fred Griffith
GREETERS1ST Worship Ruth Andrews and Jeanne Noble
2nd Worship George and Alberta Ellis
NURSERYSunday School Reta Conrad and Laura Wersell
2nd Worship Tracy Eldridge and Marie Huffman
Sunday School Helper Norma Holtom
VISITOR CENTER1st Worship Shirley Alexander
2nd Worship Kim Seevers
SECURITY
1ST Worship Paul AlexanderBible School Ray Coats
2nd
Worship George LambertEvening Worship Jim Puckett
BITS FROM BRO. DAVE
KEENAGERS RETREAT: We have not seen greinterest in this annual senior event. However, yomay still register today. This one day retreat being held at Round Lake on Tuesday, April 10. Thyears featured speaker is Mark Taylor, the Editor
Christian Standard. The registration fee of $2
includes a continental breakfast, lunch and supper. am suggesting $3 per person for travel. Our departuwill be at 7 AM. A sign-up sheet is posted and yowill find registration forms posted as well. Complethe registration form and return it to me along wiyour fee. (Checks may be made to Round LakChristian Camp).
WEDNESDAYS: On April 4, Sue completed hstudy on the Inter-Testament Period. This wee
April 11, we will begin a study on II and III JohWhy not join us for, either, the 10:00 am or 6:30 pstudy groups.
SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: Thevening, April 8, our topic will be Who Is WorThan An Unbeliever? The text is found in I Timoth5:8. The following week, April 15, the theme is AThings For Good (Romans 8:25). I invite you to jous for these 6:00 PM services each wee
(Communion is available).
SENIOR SAINTS IN THE SMOKIES: The date swiftly drawing near for this seniors gathering
Knoxville, Tenn. May 28 through June 1 is the dawe have reserved for attending this year. I haregistration brochures available. I do need to know, soon as possible, if there are those interested attending. See me with questions or to obtaregistration information
FINAL THOUGHT: If you were somebody els
would you want to be friends with you?
Vacation Bible School ~ June 11-15, 2012There will be a meeting for everyone interested in helping wit
VBS on Sunday, April 29th
following the 2nd
Worship Hour.
(note the date change for the meeting)
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SERVING SCHEDULEApril 15, 2012
At the Table 1st Fred Griffith and Glen Shady
Serving 1stPatrick Wersell, Ray Coats,Ray Ayers, Richard Boyer
At the Table 2nd Fred Griffith and Noah Hinson
Serving 2nd Patrick Wersell, Nick Hinson,George Lambert, Tom Puckett
Pastor of the week Fred Griffith
PM Deacon Patrick Wersell
COMMUNION PREPARATION1ST Worship Larry King
2nd Worship Fred Griffith
GREETERS1ST Worship Brenda Hines and Virginia Wentz
2nd Worship Linda Daubenmire and Norma Holtom
NURSERYSunday School Thea Kallenberg and Shirley Marsh
2
nd
Worship Courtney Beiter and Cindy Cox
Sunday School Helper Ruth Andrews
VISITOR CENTER1st Worship Becky Wellman2nd Worship Julie Stuck
SECURITY
1ST Worship Dick Shumaker
Bible School Carmel Marsh
2nd Worship Jim Puckett
Evening Worship George Lambert
Its A Baby Shower!For Miranda and Haylea KnoellingerSunday, April 22, 2012 ~ 2:00 p.m.
In the church fellowship hall.
All ladies are invited to attend!
Ron Ogden Sharon Britch Ed and Norma George Debbie Wright
Liz Reed Wib Sparks Dorothy Herman Wanda Dickson
Our Troops Don Taylor Mark Hartman Aaron Marshall
Stacy Byers Gerry Cox George Andrews Zelphia Barnharts
Samantha Hendricks brother Michael Dougherty
Prayer Requests
Ladies Movie NightThursday, April 12th at 6:00 p.m.
We will be watching the 1953 versionofTitanic starring Barbara
Stanwyck and Clifton Webb. Bringyour favorite finger food to share.
Drinks will be provided.
Dorcas Society
The Dorcas Ladies will be meeting at CindyBradens home on April 26
th at 11:00 a.m. Meet atthe church at 10:30 to carpool to Baltimore. There
will be no meeting on April 17 th.
The Dorcas Ladies will be taking reservations onApril 29th and May 6th for the Mother-Daughter
Banquet, which will be held on Saturday, May 12that 6:00 p.m.
Library SpotlightEaster Eggs for Anya by Virginia Kroll is Mommy and Me book that tells of Ukraini
Easter celebrations. Anyas family is too poor
buy eggs to decorate for Easter. That is, until Andiscovers an abandoned nest of goose eggs, anbegins planning an Easter surprise for her familBut God has an even better surprise in store, anAnya soon learns what the Easter story teachespring brings gifts of myriad new beginnings, just
the risen Christ gave the gift of new life to us all.All ThingsEven Frisky by Matilda Nordtvedt ischapter book for early elementary readers aboutboy named Billy, his dog Frisky, his life with hfather and Aunt Kate. The title of the book comfrom Romans 8, All things work together for goto them that love God. This story teaches goovalues like compromise, prayer, Gods plan for o
redemption, how God answers prayer, honestfaith, and forgiveness.
Stop by the church library and checkout a good book!
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If you will begraduating from HighSchool or College thiSpring, please let thechurch office know.
CraftapaloozaSaturday, April 21st ~ 9am 5pmIn the church fellowship hallBring any craft you are working on and spend day crafting with friends. Bring a covered dishshare for a potluck lunch. Drinks will be providLadies! Even if you arent a crafter, there is a nBetty Lukens felt board set that needs to be cout before it can be used in our ChildrensMinistry. This is a huge project! Bring yourscissors and you can help!
All ladies are welcome at this event!
Thank you for all of theprayers, cards, and foodthat came our way! Iappreciate all of the concernfor me, and for Dave,during this time. Thankyou again!~ Sue Tingler
Todays flowers are presentedby Ned and Jane Tomlinson in
celebration of their 50thwedding anniversary.
Our military board is located next to the watfountain by the sanctuary. We will have amilitary hero of the month, and we ask the
congregation to send cards and letters, andcare package to our hero of the month. Th
hero for April is Mark Conrad, the grandson Ralph and Reta Conrad. Marks address is
Conrad, Mark A.838th AEAG-SF
Shindand, Air ForceAPO AE 09382
A list of the supplies needed for the carepackage is on the bulletin board. The suppl
can be placed in the basket in Room 214.
Mens Fraternity Events
Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mudhens
Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30 PM
Cost: $12Today is the last day to purchase tickets!
Trap Shoot at Joe Beiters
Saturday, April 28th at 5:00 PM
Rain or Shine!
The Book Nook
The next meeting of The Book Nookis Monday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m.The book to be discussed is "Promise
Me This" by Cathy Gohlke. There isa copy of this book in the church
library. Check it out, and then jointhe group. All are welcome at the
Book Nook!
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Sunday School Classes for All AgeClasses at 9:15 unless noted
Nursery (Birth through 3 years old)Jesus Loves Me
Room 102Courtney 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 106Sheri Puckett, Teacher
Junior and Senior HighActs of the Apostles
Room 301
Nick Hinson, Teacher
Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.)GenesisRoom 214
Cassie Bull, Teacher
Ladies ClassWomen of the Bible
Room 209Beverly Puckett, Teacher
Mens ClassThe Names of GodRoom 205
Tom Puckett, Teacher
Adult ClassFellowship Hall
Brad Seevers, Teacher
Harmony Adult ClassGod Establishes a Faithful People
Room 204
Dave Tingler, Teacher
Philothean Adult ClassParablesRoom 108
Jim Love, Teacher
Adult ClassApologetics
Room 214Glen Shady, Teacher
WELCOME TO FIFTH AVENUE!
At FACC, we focus on loving God,lovingpeople, and turning the world upside
down.
We are happy you chose to worship with ustoday. We hope you return next week andbring your friends with you. If you would
please take a few minutes to fill out aSilent Roll Call Card, located on the back
of the pew, you can then place it in theoffering plate as it is passed. Thank you.
For more information about our greatchurch, contact our minister, Brad [email protected] or call him at
740.550.9882. Have a great week and mayGod bless your life.
Joy InChristA Bible-study on the Book of Philippians
Every Monday at 1:30 p.m.Led by Scott Brown
Location:Larry & Phyllis Busseys
150 King Street
*****
Mens FraternityWhat Men Need to Hear
Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.Led by Brad Seevers
Location:FACC Fellowship Hall
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Core Values...Values central to the life, mission and vision of Fifth
Avenue Church of Christ are:
Christ-Centered WorshipWe make it a priority every Sunday to celebrate Jesus througour music. (Romans 11:36-12:1-2). We focus on Jesus throug
grace-based preaching and teaching & understand the Bible iour authority (2 Timothy 3:16).
Church Health and Biblical BalanceChurch health becomes reality when God's people seek
harmony & live consistently. We expect every member toprotect the unity of Christ's Church. (Romans 12:16; 1 Peter
3:8)
Global EvangelismWe are constant to our founding call to worldwide evangelism
proclaiming to all that Jesus Christ is the Savior, Healer, andSoon-Coming King (Acts 20:27).
Fellowship and MinistryAfter people begin their journey with Jesus, we will equip the
to find a ministry based upon their strengths. We wanteveryone to serve in some capacity. (1 Corinthians 12:12-27We also want His church to be the living evidence of His lov
and power to the world.
DiscipleshipWe do not want you to "get religion" here at Fifth Avenue
Church of Christ in Lancaster. We are all about teaching yothat Jesus seeks a daily relationship with Him through a life oobedience. In other words, we want to see the things you artaught actually change your lifestyle & your daily decisions
Social ConscienceWe place high value on the sanctity of human life, of Biblica
marriage and morality, and we welcome ethnic diversity (Isai56:7; Philippians 2:15-16).
Pastor of the WeekLarry Bussey
How Can I respond today?
At FACC we look to the Bible for guidance onall issues. We believe that Gods Word is clear
concerning what a person must do to become aChristian.
Trust that Jesus can bring you tosalvation.
Turn (repent) from the sin in your life.
Confess your desire to make Jesus theLord of your life.
Be baptized (immersed) in water for
the forgiveness of sins and to receivethe Holy Spirit into your life.To make this life decision for Christ, we ask thatyou comeforward during our commitment songat the conclusion of the Sunday message.Baptized believers are welcome to become
members at FACC by coming forward onSunday morning or by seeing our SeniorMinister to discuss this further. We ask thatyou complete a series ofCurious classes to helpyou better understand what you are committing
to as a member.
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!
How Will You Respond to Him?John 20
Brad Seevers preaching
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