The Christian Messenger

February 9, 2014
Fifth Avenue Church of Christ 115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130 740-654-0626 www.myfacc.com e-mail info@myfacc.com

Valentine Banquet Saturday, February 15th $10 per person/ $20 per couple Today is the last day to sign up!

Brad Seevers Senior Minister (740-550-9882) David Tingler Associate Minister

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.

Annual Congregational Meeting

The Annual Congregational Meeting that was postponed from last week has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 12th. There will be a carryin dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will follow.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

As you know, we concluded our sermon series on the Great Commission. As a follow up to this series, I will offer a class beginning on March 9th in the fellowship hall to better equip you for sharing your faith. Whether you are young in the faith or a seasoned Christian, this practical elective will help you become more confident in fulfilling Gods call on your life. Who can attend? Any who have interest, whether you have a Sunday School class or not. You are asked to commit to all six weeks of instruction. If you have questions regarding this study, contact me at 740.550.9882. I hope you can join us. Those who signed up for our special Valentine dinner for February 15th will receive a call from Josh Czich concerning the evening if you havent already. He will inform you of the meal arrangements and assign you a time which best suits your evening plans. Thank you for participating. We still have a need for housing for a few students from KCU on the night of February 22nd. They will arrive Saturday night and their meal will be taken care of by the church that evening. You will simply provide Saturday night lodging, and a continentalstyle breakfast on Sunday. You would need to drop them off at the church on Sunday morning at the appropriate time. Sunday February 23rd, Elevate from Kentucky Christian University will lead us in worship. This would be a great outreach opportunity to invite someone you may know who needs the Lord, or who may be searching for a church. I leave you with this Scripture: But you are a

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

A PERSONAL NOTE: Due to the bad weather, it was necessary to cancel our Annual Meeting on Wednesday. You will note that it is rescheduled for this Wednesday, February 12. I want to encourage each of you to plan on attending. It is nice to review the past year but even more important to look to the new year! SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: This week (2/9) we will press forward with our current series, Meet The Prophets. This week, our theme is Isaiah: The Mighty Minority (Isaiah 1:9). Next week, we will meet Hosea: The Suffering Husband. In coming weeks, we will be examining the lives and prophetic ministries of men like Micah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and others. Why not join us at 6:00 pm, on Sunday evenings, for this series of studies? MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES: I am hopeful for resuming our midweek studies in the latter half of March. Watch for announcements! FUTURE EVENT: I will continue reminding you about the great event coming May 26-30. That is the date for Senior Saints in The Smokies. (We, already, have 8 committed to attending!) Reservation forms are available. If you need forms or have questions, contact me. FINAL THOUGHT: Rare are the people who can weigh the faults of others without putting their thumb on the scales.

chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light (1 Pt. 2:9). Next Sunday I will preach on this
Scripture. I encourage passage and read it each message and ask Gods understand who you are In His Service, Brad you to memorize this day in preparation for the Spirit to help you better in Christ Jesus.

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS February 2, 2014

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Weekly Budget Budget Received Van Fund Mission Fund 73 92 30 122 36 4,790.00 3,972.00 78.00 30.00

DORCAS
Weather permitting, we will have our regular Dorcas meeting on Tuesday, February 18th, at noon. Hostesses are Jeanne Noble and Ruth Andrews and devotions by Linda Daubenmire.

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SERVING SCHEDULE February 9, 2014

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Pastor of the week PM Deacon Mike Cooper and Hank Wellman Dale Rose, Dan Brown, Ray Coats, Ralph Conrad Mike Cooper Dale Rose

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Dick and Marg Shumaker nd 2 Worship Denise Baird GREETERS NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship VISITOR CENTER SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Shirley Alexander and Kay Knode

Shirley Marsh Jean Azbell Judy Gardner

Carmel Marsh George Lambert Mike Bussey Jim Puckett

Congratulations to Larry and Jane King who celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Friday, February 2nd!

Prayer Requests
Jane King Bertha Boyer Millie Hoy Roger Sargent Kenneth Dusthimer Stephanie Tingler Naressa Allen Jeane Goldfarb Gladys McCoy Carter Jeff Cottrill Wib Sparks Phyllis Bussey Mark Seevers Debbie Davis Ron Ogden Betty Sparks LeRoy Shaner

SERVING SCHEDULE February 16, 2014

At the Table 1 Serving 1st Pastor of the week PM Deacon
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Dave Tingler and Ralph Conrad Josh Czich, Bill Foss, Don Gardner, Bill Kelly Dave Tingler Josh Czich

Upcoming Events
Wednesday, February 12th Potluck and Annual Meeting, 5:30pm Saturday, February 15th Valentine Banquet Sunday, February 16th Prayer Team, 5:30pm Monday, February 17th Book Nook, 6:30pm Facility Management Meeting, 6:30pm Tuesday, February 18th Dorcas, noon Deacons Meeting, 6:30pm Wednesday, February 19th Elders Meeting, 7pm Sunday, February 23rd Elevate from KCC (one combined morning worship at 10am) Prayer Team, 5:30pm Food Pantry Sunday

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship Dick and Marg Shumaker nd 2 Worship Denise Baird GREETERS NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship VISITOR CENTER SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship Bill Foss

Laura Wersell Volunteer Needed Janet Brown

Dan Brown Carmel Marsh Jeff Crook Dick Shumaker

Book Nook News

At our February meeting, we'll be discussing Nick Harrison's latest devotional collection--Power in the Promises. One of our finest devotional writers, Harrison is the author of Magnificent Prayer and His Victorious Indwelling. His most recent, Power in the Promises, is a powerful and transforming work based on the promises and affirmations of Scripture. You can't read it without experiencing a new joy and excitement in your life journey as you learn to anchor your faith on God's Word--and discover that the anchor does indeed hold. A book that serves to renew your hope and infuse you with a new level of trust and commitment, this is a work that makes it stunningly clear that there really is "power in the promises." The next meeting of the Book Nook will be Monday, February 17th, at 6:30pm. Come and join the fellowship of Christian friends. All are welcome at the Book Nook.

WELCOME TO FIFTH AVENUE! At FACC, we focus on loving Article Continued 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 Brad@newchurches.org 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 9:15 unless noted Nursery (Birth through 3 years old) Jesus Loves Me Room 102 Preschool (Ages 3-6) Jesus Early Life Room 105 Marie Huffman, Teacher Early Elementary (Kindergarten through 2nd Grade) Jesus, Our Example Room 101 Deborah Will, Teacher Middle Elementary (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades) Jesus, Our Example Room 106 Becky Hoagland, Teacher Junior/Senior High Jesus and My Life Room 308 Nick Barrell, Teacher Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.) Multiply Room 306 Cassie Bull, Teacher Ladies Class "Youll Get Through This" Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Hearing Gods Word Room 205 Adult Class The Church Room 214 Brad Seevers, Teacher

And the second is like unto it, Thou Harmony Adult Class Jesusthy and the Just Reign of God shalt love Room 204 Dave Tingler, Teacher neighbor as thyself.
Philothean Adult Class Romans 8:30 Parables Room 108 Jim Love, Teacher

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Core Values...
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 gracebased 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 SoonComing 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. If you would like to take a Curious class, please indicate this on your Silent Roll Call Card.

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!