The Christian

Messenger
December 21, 2014
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
Sunday Services
Bible School
8:45 a.m.
Worship
10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship
6:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve
Service
7:00 p.m.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

This Wednesday night, we will celebrate the birth of

our Savior, Jesus Christ. This is always a special way
to gather our focus for Christmas day. Its easy to
get caught up in the commercialism of the holiday
so take time to stop and reflect with us about the
birth of Jesus. We will begin at 7:00 PM. If you have
not done so already, we encourage you to use this
as an opportunity to invite someone to attend who
needs a church home. A few weeks ago we asked
you to commit to daily prayer for people you know
who need to become a Christian. With the New Year
approaching rapidly, I encourage you to pray
fervently, asking God for courage to be more
outspoken in 2015 with your faith. You can do it!

A GREAT GATHERING: We had a final count

of 47 attending our KeenAgers lunch on
Thursday (12/11). I thank each of you who
participated. A special note of thanks goes to
Sue for helping with preparations (especially the
soup.) I, also, wish to thank Josh and Andrew
for their demonstration of self-defense for
seniors. At the encouragement, from the group,
I did promise to continue planning some senior
events for 2015. Seniors Saints in the Smokies
(Knoxville) and New Horizons Retreat
(Zanesville) will be two major events.

I hope each of you set aside a copy of the Bible

reading schedule for 2015 that was in last weeks
bulletin. If not, we have placed extra copies of it in
the main entrance of the church on the bulletin
board.
Our next scheduled Wednesday night meal will be
held on January 28th. After we eat our meal, we will
watch a film entitled: My Utmost for His Highest:
The Legacy of Oswald and Biddy Chambers. Come
enjoy the journey of ones mans life living for the
Lord. More details to come about the meal in
upcoming articles.
On February 4, 2015, we will begin a new
Wednesday night study in the fellowship hall
entitled: To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain. Whether
you are new to the faith, or seasoned as a saint,
this study is for you. It is my goal to move us all
toward a deeper maturity in our walk with Christ.
We will start each Wednesday at 6:15 p.m.
Final thought: I found this definition of family years
ago and I think it has value in our biological and
church families. A family resembles a pair of
shears, so joined that they cannot be separated,
often moving in opposite directions, yet always
punishing anyone who comes between them.
In His Service,
Brad

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY: On December

17 we completed our study of Titus. Senior
studies are suspended for the time being.
Watch for announcements regarding future
plans or programs.
PREACHING DECEMBER 28: Next Sunday,
December 28, I will be filling in for Brad, at the
morning worship hour. On that evening, Lowell
Trimmer will be leading us in one of those
special all musical evenings featuring a lot of
congregational singing and special music.
FINAL THOUGHT: No two people are exactly
alike and chances are both of them are happy
about it.

Merry Christmas and a

Blessed New Year from
the church staff

Brad Seevers
Dave Tingler
Debbi Hoagland
Dale Thornton

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS December 14, 2014

Sunday School
Morning Worship
Evening Worship
Weekly Budget
Budget Received
Thanksgiving
Roof
Missions
Keenagers
Chili Supper

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

n/c
126
80
4,790.00
4,366.50
100.00
20.00
30.00
107.96
35.00

SERVING SCHEDULE December 21, 2014

Dave Tingler and David Riggenbach
Josh Czich, Dan Brown,
Serving
Ray Coats, Ralph Conrad
Dave Tingler
Pastor of the week
Josh Czich
PM Deacon
At the Table

Dan and Janet Brown

COMMUNION

Jerry Baker

GREETERS
NURSERY
Sunday School
Worship

MAYWOOD MISSION FOOD PANTRY

Maywood Mission provides a food pantry for
community members in need. Donations can be
left at the nursery door entrance on Sunday,
December 28th. Items needed for the pantry:
Rice
Navy beans
Noodles
Cereal
Canned Fruit

Shirley Marsh
Thea Kallenberg

VISITOR CENTER
CHILDRENS CHURCH

Family Sunday

SECURITY
Bible School
Worship
Evening Worship

Carmel Marsh
Bob Neff
Dick Shumaker

Beef Stew
Tuna helper
Spaghetti Sauce
Brownie Mix
Canned Vegetables

Offering Envelopes
Offering envelopes for 2015 are
available to be picked up in the
church parlor. If you do not
currently have offering
envelopes but would like to have
some, please contact Marg
Shumaker or the church office.

Prayer Requests
Wib Sparks
Millie Hoy
Ron Young
James Neff
Wilbur Barnes

Betty Sparks
Our Troops
Alberta Ellis
Connie Lane
Jackie Thompson

Naressa Allen
Jeane Goldfarb
Judy Fricker
Heather Tracy
Pat Schlosser

Tuna
Cake mix
Spaghetti
Cornbread Mix
Canned Soup

Marianna Gall
Mark Seevers
Norma Bullock
Gary Henderson
Don & Ruth Seevers

Camille Stiverson
Carolyn McKenzie
Kenneth Dusthimer
Ralph & Cheri Frank
Kasen Newman

SERVING SCHEDULE December 28, 2014

At the Table
Serving
Pastor of the week
PM Deacon

Fred Griffith and Ralph Conrad

Bob Neff, Mike Bussey,
Bill Kelly
Fred Griffith
Bob Neff

COMMUNION

Dan and Janet Brown

GREETERS

Dan and Janet Brown

NURSERY
Sunday School
Worship
VISITOR CENTER
CHILDRENS CHURCH
SECURITY
Bible School
Worship
Evening Worship

Upcoming Events
Wednesday, December 24th
Christmas Eve Service, 7pm
Sunday, December 28th
Food Pantry Sunday

MISSION SPOTLIGHT
Laura Wersell
Olinda LeMaster
Janet Brown
Margaret Burgess

Bill Kelly
David Will
George Lambert

Maywood Mission serves the needs of

the underprivileged in Lancaster and
Fairfield County. The Mission was
chartered on October 27, 1910. They
offer a message of hope, a mission of
help, and a ministry of compassion. They
are located at 1029 S. Broad St, and their
phone number is 653-5734.
The Mission offers a thrift store, food
pantry, assistance in funds for gas, food,
shelter, and prescriptions, a Christmas
give-away helping hundreds of children
with toys, food, clothing, etc., Sheltering
Arms Daycare, chapel services including
Sunday School, Sunday Worship,
Wednesday night Bible Study, and
Wednesday night Youth Meeting, By The
Way free medical clinic that opened in
September of 2008 to help people with
immediate needs and those without
health insurance.
We have been supporting Maywood
Mission with $45.00 per month and our
donations of food items each month.
Former care recipients Ray and his wife
credit Maywood Mission with saving their
family when their needs were dire and is
very grateful that they are now able to
help at the Mission.

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 Brad@new-churches.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 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
Room 106
Larry King, Teacher
Junior/Senior High
I Timothy
3rd Floor
Josh Czich, Teacher

Coats for Kids Drive

In an effort to provide warm coats for needy
children during the cold winter months, Fashion
and Vanity Cleaners has initiated their 10th
Annual Coats for Kids drive. Good quality,
gently worn coats (no tears, stains or broken
zippers, please) may be dropped off at the
following 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, or Job & Family Services, 239 W. Main
St. All coats will be cleaned at no charge and
then distributed to Job and Family Services.
The coat drive will run through January 2015.

Ladies Class
The Storm Inside
Room 209
Beverly Puckett, Teacher
Adult Class
Ecclesiastes
Room 214
Brad Seevers, Teacher
Harmony Adult Class
Sustaining Hope
Room 204
Dave Tingler, Teacher
Philothean Adult Class
Parables
Room 108
Jim Love, Teacher

Decorating Christs Tree with Faith

Matthew 1
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 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.

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.

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!