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The Christian MessengerFifth Avenue Churchof Christ

115 W. Fifth Ave.Lancaster, OH 43130

740-654-0626www.myfacc.com

[email protected]

May 4, 2014Brad SeeversSenior Minister(740-550-9882)

David TinglerAssociate Minister

Sunday Services

Bible School8:45 a.m.

Worship

10:00 a.m.

Evening Worship6:00 p.m.

The entire weekend will be filled with activities for our members and the community. We

need you to join us as we seek to reach a goal of 200 in our Sunday morning worshipservice. Who will you invite so that their eyes will be opened to the need of reaching theunreached people groups and tribes for Jesus? There are still some 7,000 tribes thatneed to hear the name Jesus for the first time. Keith Dimbath, from Lifeline Mission, willspeak at our morning worship. Then before and after the service, you and your friendcan experience the Prayer Wall together.

Its going to be agreat weekend. Please plan to join us! Have questions? Call Brad at740.550.9882.

On May 17th - 18th, we are privileged to hostthe Unleashed for the Unreached PrayerWall at Fifth Avenue.

On May 17th, you are invited to hear Ray Linnspeak at our 8:45 prayer breakfast. Afterbreakfast, we invite you to participate in aprayer walk through our building, where weare asking the congregation to pray aboutvery specific needs. Then from 1-5 p.m. onMay 17th, the community will be in thebuilding to see the Wall.
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THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

On Wednesday, May 14th, at 6:15pm, I plan tobegin a new adult Bible elective entitled, Acts ofGod. I look forward to this study because it willaddress the question that everyone needsanswered at some point in their life. It is the

question: If God is so good, why does He allow somuch pain in the world? This group will meet forsix weeks in the fellowship hall. The curriculumuses a well-produced, cinematic approach as itexamines the Biblical account of Joseph. Im sureyou will enjoy it! One thing is for certain! As welook at Josephs life, we will see that even in theface of personal pain, we can trust in the Lord atall times.

On May 10th, we will have volunteers at a localrace passing out water bottles with a church labelon them. Please pray first, that all the participantsrunning the race can finish without any injury.Secondly, pray for those volunteering, that Godwill give them opportunity to make connectionswith those who need a church home. This is justanother example of how we are intentionally

reaching out to our community for the sake ofChrist. No matter what, may God be praisedbecause of His people are being faithful.

We desire to recognize our upcoming graduates atour June 1st worship service. It has been ourpractice to only recognize those who inform us thatthey will be here that day and who do not mindbeing recognized. So please inform our office no

later than May 18thif you want to be recognized onJune 1st. Please allow us to celebrate with you.Thank you!

Final thought: The Gospel message of Jesuswas not just an offer of forgiveness; it was Hiscall to enlist (Richard Stearns).

In His Service,

Brad Seevers

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

TRIP TO ADENA MANSION: We still neeseveral folk to sign on for this trip in order thwe can qualify for the advertised group rate

The Adena Mansion and Gardens are located Chillicothe. The date is Thursday, May 8. Wwill be visiting the restored home of Ohio

sixth governor, Thomas Worthington. Thhouse was originally built in 1806-1807 annow contains many of the original pieces furniture. (I am told they will be having a saon their heirloom plants.) The tour will b

preceded by lunch at the Golden Corral (Chillicothe). The cost for admission antransportation is just $9 per person. Odeparture time will be 10:00 AM. A sign-usheet is posted on our bulletin board. (I wou

appreciate receiving your payment when yosign up. If you are paying by check, make payable to Fifth Avenue Church of Christ.)

PERSONAL NOTE: I want to extend specithanks to those folk who were such valuabhelpers, to me, during the months of my Sundaevening preaching. My sincere appreciation Frances Trimmer, Lowell Trimmer, DeniBaird, John Baird, and Fred Griffith.

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES: Our two groupare continuing the study of I Timothy. This ischapter-by-chapter and verse-by-veradventure. I invite you to join either of ogroups which meet at 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM.

SENIOR SAINTS IN THE SMOKIES: As this writing, we have a total of 9 registered attend this grand event. There is still time register! This will be the 30

th anniversary f

this senior event, held on the Johnson Universi(formerly Johnson Bible College) campus Knoxville, Tennessee. The date is May 26-30.would, certainly, encourage any of our folk consider attending this great senior gatherin(age 55 and up). One of our ladies still needsroommate. See me for registration forms or fany questions.

FI NAL THOUGHT: To handle yourself, u

your head; to handle others, use your heart.


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SPIRITUAL STATISTICSApril 27, 2014

Sunday School n/c

Morning Worship 151

Wednesday (4/30) 25

Weekly Budget $ 4,790.00

Budget Received $ 5,024.50

Van Fund $ 20.00

Easter $ 227.00Flowers $ 158.50

Mission Trip $ 25.00

Easter Breakfast $ 213.00

SERVING SCHEDULE May 4, 2014

At the Table Mike Cooper and Wib Sparks

ServingDale Rose, Larry King,

George Lambert, Carmel Marsh

Pastor of the week Mike CooperPM Deacon Dale Rose

COMMUNION Brenda Hines

GREETERS Jenna Thompson

NURSERY

Sunday School Volunteer Needed

Worship Marie Huffman

VISITOR CENTER Shirley Marsh

SECURITY

Bible School Carmel Marsh

Worship Jeff Crook

Evening Worship Dick Shumaker

Jane King Carolyn May Naressa Allen Marianna GallMillie Hoy Don Gardner Jeane Goldfarb Carter

Kenneth Dusthimer Our Troops Thelma HarmonCamille Stiverson Pat Wheeler Jane Aspery

Patricia Pike Danita Johnson Paul Scott Jim Wilson

Prayer Requests

If you will be graduating

from High School or

College this Spring, please

let the church office know.

Mother-Daughter LuncheonSaturday, May 10th~ 1:00 p.m.Today is the last day tosign up

Good food Great friends Everyone is adaughter Everyone is invited Inviteyour friends and familyListen to this wait for it wait for it Its FREE

Our heartfelt sympathyto the Jane Tomlinson

and Dale ThorntonFamilies on the passingof their sister, DorothyYoung. Our thoughts

and prayers are with you


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SERVING SCHEDULE May 11, 2014

At the Table Dave Tingler & Dave Riggenbach

ServingJosh Czich, Dick Shumaker,

Ned Tomlinson, Hank Wellman

Pastor of the week Dave Tingler

PM Deacon Josh Czich

COMMUNION Brenda Hines

GREETERS Dan and Janet Brown

NURSERY

Sunday School Shirley Marsh

Worship Jean Azbell

VISITOR CENTER Becky Wellman

SECURITY

Bible School Ray CoatsWorship Mike Bussey

Evening Worship George Lambert

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 7thBible Study, 10:30am, 6:30pm

Thursday, May 8thSeniors Trip to Adena Mansion and Gardens

Saturday, May 10thRandom Acts at YMCA

Mother-Daughter Luncheon, 1pm

Sunday, May 11thCarriage Court Service, 2pm

Prayer Team, 5:30pm

Monday, May 12th

Prayer Wall Team Meeting, 5:30pm

Wednesday, May 14thBible Study, 10:30am, 6:30pm

Crafter Corner, 3-6:30pm

Saturday, May 17thPrayer Breakfast, 8:45am

Book Nook

Monday, May 19th

6:30 .m.

The next book for the Book Nook is Danger in

the Shadows by Dee Henderson. Sara is

haunted by a nameless, faceless man who

abducted her 25 years ago and continues to

threaten her life. Now she lives in a high-

security world that keeps her safe, but leaves

her lonely. She knows that falling in love with

a famous man like Adam is a bad idea, but

Adam wont give up and she doesntreally want

him to. Over the years she has learned to find

faith and security in God. Then Sara and

Adam are caught in a chain of events that

brings Sara face-to-face with her past. Will

she be able to keep her faith in God as she

seeks closure?

Mark your calendarAnnual Church PicnicSunday, August 3rd


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Vacation Bible

School

June 23rd27th

6-8pm

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 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.

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 FriendsRoom 105

Marie Huffman, Teacher

Early Elementary (Kindergarten through 3rdGradeJesus, Our Example

Room 101Deborah Will, Teacher

Upper Elementary Class (4th6thGrade)

Jesus, Our ExampleRoom 106Becky Hoagland, Teacher

Junior/Senior HighJesus and My Life

Room 308Nick Barrell, Teacher

Ladies ClassThe Christian Athiest

Room 209Beverly Puckett, Teacher

Mens ClassHearing Gods Word

Room 205

Adult ClassExtreme Faith

Room 214

Brad Seevers, Teacher

Harmony Adult ClassJesus and the Just Reign of God

Room 204Dave Tingler, Teacher

Philothean Adult ClassParablesRoom 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 o

music. (Romans 11:36-12:1-2). We focus on Jesus through gracbased preaching and teaching & understand the Bible is our

authority (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 SoComing 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 Church

Christ in Lancaster. We are all about teaching you that Jesus sea 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!

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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 theforgiveness of sins and to receive the HolySpirit 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. Baptized 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. If you would like to take a Curiousclass,

please indicate this on your Silent Roll Call Card.

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