The Christian Messenger Fifth Avenue Church of Christ 115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130 740-654-0626 www.myfacc.com e-mail – [email protected]Brad Seevers Senior Minister (740-550-9882) David Tingler Associate Minister Sunday Services Bible School 8:45 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. September 14, 2014 Bonfire at the Huffman’s 1900 Lake Road, NE Tonight at 5:00 p.m. This is in lieu of our Sunday evening service. You are being asked to bring a snack and drink for everyone to share. We will supply hot dogs and buns. In addition, you will need to bring a lawn chair. If you have a corn hole set, please bring it.
Don’t forget there is no evening service tonight at the
building. Instead we will meet at Tim & Marie
Huffman’s for a relaxing evening around a bonfire. While
there we will have devotions and the Lord’s Supper will
be offered. As for food, we will provide hotdogs and
buns and of course, marshmallows. You are asked to
bring a drink.
This past week we began our new Wednesday night
electives. I hope many of you will choose to participate in
the two electives we are offering. My elective study
begins at 6:15 in the Fellowship Hall and it is called:
“Respectable Sins.” We had a great start but you can still
join us if you desire. Again a class book is a required $14
purchase and you can pick up your copy from me.
Today I begin a new sermon series called: “BOLD!”
More specifically today I want us to define what true
boldness is and how does that help us navigate through
the life God had given us.
Last week I began asking you to pray as a congregation
and I gave you one specific prayer to consider daily. Did
you pray? I hope so! Prayer is essential for church health.
I read an alarming statistic this last week. It indicated that
over 100,000 churches in America are showing signs of
moving toward death. Will that statistic encourage you to
pray daily for our church? I hope so! May God give us
the courage to make necessary changes to propel us to
new life here at Fifth.
Here is this week’s prayer for our church: “God, please
let me be part of the solution not the problem. Show me
what I need to see. Open my eyes to YOUR reality and
give me the courage to move forward in the direction
YOU desire.”
In His Service,
Brad
BITS FROM BRO. DAVE
PERSONAL NOTE: My thanks to Brad
for escorting our group to Zanesville, on
Tuesday. Personal commitments kept me
occupied.
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES: This
week we resumed our senior Bible studies
(not limited to seniors). Our 10:00 am and
6:30 pm groups are involved in, “A Brief
Survey of Old Testament History”. Study
outlines are available. It is not too late to
join either of these programs.
OCTOBER EVENT: On Thursday,
October 18, we will be traveling to Amish
Country. On this adventure, we will visit
the David Warther Carvings Museum.
David is the grandson of the gentleman
who did the marvelous train carvings on
display in New Philadelphia (we have
visited there). David’s specialty is boats.
After our museum tour, we will have lunch
at the Dutch Valley Restaurant and visit
our favorite cheese shops in the afternoon.
The cost, for travel and museum
admission, will be $15 per person. We will
depart at 7:30 am and return in late
afternoon. A sign-up sheet is posted.
Payment is due at sign-up.
FINAL THOUGHT: The world is made
up of takers and givers. The takers eat
better but the givers sleep better.
Coming October 3rd, we
will enjoy a night of laughter
as we watch a new dvd from
Christian Comedian Tim
Hawkins. You won’t want to
miss this. We will make
popcorn and have drinks so all
you need to do is show up.
Why not bring a friend. We
will start at 7 p.m. This event
is for our entire church family.
Thanksgiving Banquet
Sunday, November 16th
5:00 pm
Tom Shelton in Concert
SPIRITUAL STATISTICS – September 7, 2014
Sunday School n/c
Morning Worship 133
Evening Worship 31
Wednesday (9/10) 31
Weekly Budget $ 4,790.00
Budget Received $ 4,336.34
Crosses $ 10.00
Missions $ 30.00
Van Fund $ 102.00
Building Fund $ 25.00
SERVING SCHEDULE September 14, 2014
At the Table Dick Shumaker
Serving Tim Huffman, Mike Bussey,
Bill Kelly
Pastor of the week
PM Deacon Tim Huffman
COMMUNION Denise Baird
GREETERS Brenda Hines and Virginia Wentz
NURSERY
Sunday School Volunteer Needed
Worship Jean Azbell
VISITOR CENTER
SECURITY
Bible School Bill Kelly
Worship Mike Bussey
Evening Worship George Lambert
Upcoming Events
Monday, September 15th Facility Management
Tuesday, September 16th Deacons Meeting, 6:30pm
Wednesday, September 17th Seniors Bible Study, 10am/6:30pm
Respectable Sin Bible Study, 6:15pm
Thursday, September 18th Missions Meeting, 5:15pm at Wersell’s
Saturday, September 20th Ladies trip to the Creation Museum
Monday, September 22nd Book Nook, 6:30pm
Wednesday, September 17th Seniors Bible Study, 10am/6:30pm
Respectable Sin Bible Study, 6:15pm Elders/Deacons Meeting, 7:30pm
Jane King Mark McGee Naressa Allen Marianna Gall Camille Stiverson Millie Hoy Our Troops Jeane Goldfarb Mark Seevers Amy Culbertson
Carter Alberta Ellis Judy Fricker Norma Bullock Kenneth Dusthimer John Hill Damon Blake Turner Betty Sparks
Congratulations to Cecelia and Christopher
Turner on the birth of their son, Blake David,
on Saturday, September 6th! Proud great-
grandparents are Donna and Coy Cupler!
Thank you to our church family for the cards, thoughts, and prayers at the passing of John’s father. Thank you
to Brad and Dave for their phone calls and thank you to Dave for coming to the funeral. We appreciate the
outpouring of love from the congregation.
~ The Baird Family
SERVING SCHEDULE September 21, 2014
At the Table Patrick Wersell and Hank Wellman
Serving Dale Rose, Larry King,
George Lambert, Carmel Marsh
Pastor of the week
PM Deacon Dale Rose
COMMUNION Denise Baird
GREETERS Don and Judy Gardner
NURSERY
Sunday School Shirley Marsh
Worship Volunteer Needed
VISITOR CENTER Sue Tingler
SECURITY
Bible School Carmel Marsh
Worship Jeff Crook
Evening Worship Jim Puckett
ELDERS MEETINGS
Please make a note of the change in the dates
of the upcoming Elders meetings:
Wednesday, September 24th
– 7:30pm
Wednesday, October 22nd
– 7:30pm
A nominating committee, for church
officers for 2015, has been appointed. If you have suggestions for any
candidate you may pass them to Fred Griffith, Beverly Puckett, Carol Craft,
Tim Huffman, or Bob Neff.
Current Officers
Elders: Fred Griffith (term expires 2015) Dave Tingler (term expires 2014)
Patrick Wersell (term expires 2015)
Deacons: Josh Czich (term expires 2014)
Tim Huffman (term expires 2015) Bob Neff (term expires 2015)
Dale Rose (term expires 2014) Lowell Trimmer (term expires 2015)
Trustees: John Baird (term expires 2014) Dan Brown (term expires 2014)
Tim Huffman (term expires 2015) Larry King (term expires 2014)
George Lambert (term expires 2014) David Riggenbach (term expires 2015)
Special Officers (elected each year to a one-year term):
Sunday School Superintendent Marg Shumaker, Financial Secretary
Jean Azbell, Financial Treasurer Julie Stuck, Assistant to the Treasurer
Patrick Wersell, Missions Secretary-Treasurer
Book Nook September 22nd
6:30 p.m.
The Scent of Lilacs
by Ann Gabhart
After the summer of 1964, life for Jocie Brooke will never be the same.
Life-changing events rarely happen in quiet Hollyhill, Kentucky, and when they do, they are few and far between. But for young Jocie Brooke and her family, they happen all at once during the humid summer of 1964. Though on the surface things are just fine, it seems like everyone in Jocie's life has something they're not saying, something they're hiding from her--and from themselves. As Jocie digs into her family's past, she stirs up a whirlwind of discoveries. Will she find the answers everyone so desperately needs? Or will her questions lead to truths better left hidden?
Combining unforgettable characters, true-to-life struggles, and the perfect dose of humor and nostalgia, this riveting story from bestselling author Ann Gabhart explores the very essence of new life and love.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are in serious need of volunteers in every area of our congregation’s life. If you will lend your talents in
any of the areas listed below, contact the person/persons named.
Officers/Leaders – Contact any member of the Nominating Committee
Sunday School Teachers – Contact one of our Elders
Security – Contact Ray Coats
Nursery Care – Contact Patrick Wersell
Operation of Sound/Visual – Contact Fred Griffith
Any Other – Contact one of our Elders
Communion Prep – Denise Baird
WELCOME TO FIFTH AVENUE! At FACC, we focus on loving God, loving
people, and turning the world upside down.
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 [email protected] or call him at 740.550.9882. Have a great week and may God bless
your life.
Sunday School Classes for All Ages
Classes at 8:45 unless noted
Nursery (Birth through 3 years old) “Jesus Loves Me”
Room 102
Preschool (Ages 3-6) “Bible Friends”
Room 105 Marie Huffman, Teacher
Early Elementary (Kindergarten – 3rd Grade)
“Jesus, Our Example” Room 101
Deborah Will, Teacher
Upper Elementary Class (4th – 6th Grade) “Jesus, Our Example”
Values central to the life, mission and vision of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ are:
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.
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).
“Ordinary Boldness” Acts 4:13
Brad Seevers preaching
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How Can I Respond Today?
At FACC we look to the Bible for guidance on all
issues. We believe that God’s 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. If you would like to take a Curious class,
please indicate this on your Silent Roll Call Card.
OUR PURPOSE
WE EXIST TO …
Exalt God’s Greatness; Evangelize God’s Work
Equip God’s People Express God’s Love through Jesus Christ
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