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The Christian MessengerFifth Avenue Churchof Christ
115 W. Fifth Ave.Lancaster, OH 43130
740-654-0626www.myfacc.com
e-mail [email protected]
December 22 2013Brad SeeversSenior Minister(740-550-9882)
David TinglerAssociate Minister
Sunday Services
1stWorship8:00 a.m.
2ndWorship10:30 a.m.
Bible School9:15 a.m.
Evening Worship6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve ServiceTuesday December 24th7:00 p.m.
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THOUGHTS FROM BRAD It sure was great having 64 to Grayson here last Sunday. Lookforward to other opportunities in the New Year to enjoy greatmusic on Sunday morning. Our next scheduled group will beElevate from Kentucky Christian University. They will be hereon Saturday, February 22nd in concert and will stay over andlead us in our morning worship on the 23 rd. We will have oneservice that day. More details to come later.
It is hard to believe that Christmas is just three days away. Ihope you have finished your final purchases and can just relaxnow and enjoy the day of celebration. As we prepare for thisprecious occasion, please plan to participate in this yearsChristmas Eve service. It begins Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
During the last week of December, I plan to spend some timewith my family for some much needed R & R. In my absence,Steve Seevers will preach at both services on the 29 thand JoeHoagland will preach during the PM worship that night.
As we approach the New Year, I ask that you begin praying forour theme that I hope will change all of our lives for good. Thetheme for 2014 will be: Unleashed for the Unreached. We willpreach about this, teach about this, talk about this, pray aboutthis and hopefully rejoice in victory because of this. It isestimated that over 4 billion people are on the path to Hell. Ipray we are not content to let that bounce off of us without anysort of resolve to do something about it?
As I wrote this article today, I came across some startlingstatistics in a recent Harris poll. Here are his findings:
74% of Americans believe in God (down 8%) fromrecent years.
72% of Americans believe in miracles (down 7%) fromrecent years.
68% of Americans believe in Heaven (down 7%) fromrecent years.
58% of Americans believe in the devil & Hell (down 4%)from recent years.
54% of Americans believe in absolute certainty thatthere is a God (down 12%) from recent years.
We truly are in a spiritual crisis in America. We Christians mustunleash ourselves, empowered by Gods Word & Spirit, onthose who need a Savior. Complacency, apathy, lethargycannot continue. May we be determined, now more than ever,to live on purpose for Christ in daily surrender to His Will.Weve a story to tell to the nations. Jesus Christ, who came asa baby, died on a cross as a man and resides now at the righthand of the throne of God as the Savior of the World. Godbecame flesh and dwelled among us. Wow!
In His Service,
Brad
BITS FROM BRO. DAVE
PERSONAL NOTE: Sue, and I, are very happto be back home for, at least, the next severweeks. Stephanie and Nathan are joining us oWednesday (12/18). Stephanies conditiocontinues improving but more time will brequired. We appreciate, so much, your prayeand support and ask that you continue remember all of us.
At this point, I cannot predict when I will retuto my full schedule of activities. However,will be available over the next several weeks folocal contact, etc. I do plan to return to mteaching of the Harmony Sunday School Clasat least temporarily. My return to Sundaevenings and midweek studies remainuncertain.
FUTURE EVENT: It is a bit early but I wato remind you that Senior Saints in ThSmokies, held on the Johnson Universicampus, will be marking its 30
th year in 201
A very special program is planned which wfeature Dr. David Eubanks and the Ball BrotheQuartet. Mark the dates of May 26-30, 20and plan to attend. (We have registration formon hand.)
FI NAL THOUGHT: Life can surprise us every turn. However, remember that God know
no surprises and is with us no matter wh
comes.
Merry Christmas and a
Blessed New Year from the
church staff
Brad Seevers
Dave Tingler
Debbi Hoagland
Dale Thornton
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SPIRITUAL STATISTICSDecember 15, 2013
Sunday School 68
Morning Worship (combined worship) 143
Evening Worship 32
Weekly Budget $ 4,790.00
Budget Received $ 4,803.00
Lowells Crosses $ 10.0064 to Grayson $ 554.00
Van Fund $ 20.00
Building Fund $ 35.00
SERVING SCHEDULEDecember 22, 2013
At the Table 1st Dave Tingler & David Riggenbach
Serving 1st
Dale Rose, George Lambert,Carmel Marsh, Dick Shumaker
Serving 2nd
Dale Rose
Pastor of the week Dave Tingler
PM Deacon Dale Rose
COMMUNION PREPARATION
1stWorship Dan and Janet Brown
2n Worship Fred Griffith
GREETERS
1stWorship Ray and Margie Ayers
2n Worship Dick and Marg Shumaker
NURSERY
Sunday School Shirley Marsh
2n Worship Nick and Tracy Hinson
VISITOR CENTER
1s Worship Shirley Marsh
2n Worship Kim Seevers
SECURITY
1stWorship David Will
Bible School Carmel Marsh
2n Worship Jeff Crook
Evening Worship Dick Shumaker
Jane King George Ellis Naressa Allen Alberta Ellis Bob Neff Preston HendersonMillie Hoy Jerry Linton Jeane Goldfarb Wib Sparks Ron Ogden Stephanie Tingler
Mark Seevers Linda Flesher Gladys McCoy Bill Foss Jim PuckettJames and Vickie Sites
Prayer Requests
MAYWOOD MISSION FOOD PANTRY
Maywood Mission provides a food pantry focommunity members in need. Donations can beleft at the nursery door entrance on SundayDecember 29th. Items needed for the pantryRice Beef Stew TunaNavy beans Tuna helper Cake mixNoodles Spaghetti Sauce SpaghettiCereal Brownie Mix Cornbread Mix
Canned Fruit Canned Vegetables Canned Soup
Coats for Kids Drive
Fashion and Vanity Cleaners has
initiated their 9thAnnual Coats
for Kids drive. Good quality,
gently worn coats (no tears,
stains or broken zippers, please)
may be dropped off at thefollowing locations, Fashion
Cleaners, located at the Plaza
Shopping Center on Memorial
Drive, and Vanity Cleaners,
located on East Main Street next
to the Kroger Shopping Center.
All coats will be cleaned at no
charge and then distributed to
Job and Family Services. The
coat drive will run through
January 2014.
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SERVING SCHEDULEDecember 29, 2013
At the Table 1st Fred Griffith and Ralph Conrad
Serving 1st
Josh Czich, Hank Wellman,Ray Ayers, Richard Boyer
Serving 2n
Josh Czich
Pastor of the week Fred Griffith
PM Deacon Josh Czich
COMMUNION PREPARATION1stWorship Dan and Janet Brown
2n Worship Fred Griffith
GREETERS
1stWorship Ruth Andrews and Jeanne Noble
2n Worship Michelle Czich
NURSERY
Sunday School Volunteers Needed
2n Worship Courtney Beiter
VISITOR CENTER
1stWorship Becky Wellman
2n Worship Julie Stuck
SECURITY
1stWorship Paul Alexander
Bible School Bill Kelly
2n Worship Mike Cooper
Evening Worship George Lambert
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, December 24th
Christmas Eve Service, 7pm
Sunday, December 29th
Steve Seevers preaching at both
morning worship servicesFood Pantry SundayPrayer Team, 5pm
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Foundation DinnerSelf-Defense Class, 6pm
" And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby,
keeping watch over their f locks at night. An angel of the
Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone
around them, and they were terr i f ied. But the angel said to
them, " Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great
joy that wi l l be for al l the people. Today in the town of
David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the
Lord." ~ Luke 2:8-11
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WELCOME TO FIFTH AVENUE!At FACC, we focus on loving God,
loving people, and turning the worldupside down.
We are happy you chose to worship withus today. We hope you return next weekand bring your friends with you. If you
would please take a few minutes to fill outa Silent Roll Call Card, located on the
back of the pew, you can then place it inthe offering 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.
Sunday School Classes for All AgeClasses at 9:15 unl ess noted
Nursery (Birth through 3 years old)
Jesus Loves MeRoom 102
Preschool (Ages 3-6)
Jesus Early Li feRoom 105
Marie Huffman, Teacher
Early Elementary (Kindergarten through 2ndGrade)
Jesus, Our ExampleRoom 101
Deborah Will, Teacher
Middle Elementary (3rd, 4th, and 5thGrades)
Jesus, Our ExampleRoom 106
Becky Hoagland, Teacher
Junior HighJesus and Self-Esteem
Room 306Nick Hinson, Teacher
Senior High
Jesus and My LifeRoom 308
Nick Barrell, Teacher
Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.)
Multiplied
Room 306Cassie Bull, Teacher
Ladies Class
" Sharing Jesus Without Fear"
Room 209Beverly Puckett, Teacher
Mens Class
Hearing Gods WordRoom 205
Adult ClassThe Book of TitusRoom 214
Brad Seevers, Teacher
Harmony Adult Class
Jesus and the Just Reign of GodRoom 204
Dave Tingler, Teacher
Philothean Adult Class
ParablesRoom 108
Jim Love, Teacher
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Core Values...
Values central to the life, mission andvision of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ ar
Christ-Centered WorshipWe make it a priority every Sunday to celebrate Jesus through omusic. (Romans 11:36-12:1-2). We focus on Jesus through grac
based preaching and teaching & understand the Bible is ourauthority (2 Timothy 3:16).
Church Health and Biblical BalanceChurch health becomes reality when God's people seek harmon
live consistently. We expect every member to protect the unityof 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, and So
Coming King (Acts 20:27).
Fellowship and MinistryAfter people begin their journey with Jesus, we will equip them find a ministry based upon their strengths. We want everyone
serve in some capacity. (1 Corinthians 12:12-27) We also want Hchurch to be the living evidence of His love and power to the wo
DiscipleshipWe do not want you to "get religion" here at Fifth Avenue ChurchChrist in Lancaster. We are all about teaching you that Jesus se
a daily relationship with Him through a life of obedience. In othwords, we want to see the things you are taught actually chang
your lifestyle & your daily decisions.
Social ConscienceWe place high value on the sanctity of human life, of Biblical
marriage and morality, and we welcome ethnic diversity (Isaia56:7; 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!
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 theforgiveness of sins and to receive the Holy
Spirit into your life.
To make this li fe decision for Chri st, we ask that you
come forward during our commitment song at the
conclusion of the Sunday message. Bapti zed believers
are welcome to become membersat 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.
Marys Response to the Angel
Luke 1
Brad Seevers preaching
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