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The Christian
Messenger
Fifth Avenue Church of Christ115 W. Fifth Ave.
Lancaster, OH 43130740-654-0626
www.myfacc.come-mail [email protected]
Brad SeeversSenior Minister
(740-550-9882)
David TinglerAssociate Minister
Sunday Services
Bible School8:45 a.m.
Worship10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship6:00 p.m.
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December 21, 2014
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THOUGHTS FROM BRAD
This Wednesday night, we will celebrate the birth ofour Savior, Jesus Christ. This is always a special wayto gather our focus for Christmas day. Its easy toget caught up in the commercialism of the holidayso take time to stop and reflect with us about thebirth of Jesus. We will begin at 7:00 PM. If you have
not done so already, we encourage you to use thisas an opportunity to invite someone to attend whoneeds a church home. A few weeks ago we askedyou to commit to daily prayer for people you knowwho need to become a Christian. With the New Yearapproaching rapidly, I encourage you to prayfervently, asking God for courage to be moreoutspoken in 2015 with your faith. You can do it!
I hope each of you set aside a copy of the Bible
reading schedule for 2015 that was in last weeksbulletin. If not, we have placed extra copies of it inthe main entrance of the church on the bulletinboard.
Our next scheduled Wednesday night meal will beheld on January 28th. After we eat our meal, we willwatch a film entitled: My Utmost for His Highest:The Legacy of Oswald and Biddy Chambers.Comeenjoy the journey of ones mans life living for the
Lord. More details to come about the meal inupcoming articles.
On February 4, 2015, we will begin a newWednesday night study in the fellowship hallentitled: To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain.Whetheryou are new to the faith, or seasoned as a saint,this study is for you. It is my goal to move us alltoward 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 yearsago and I think it has value in our biological andchurch families. A family resembles a pair ofshears, so joined that they cannot be separated,often moving in opposite directions, yet alwayspunishing anyone who comes between them.
In His Service,
Brad
BITS FROM BRO. DAVE
A GREAT GATHERING: We had a final couof 47 attending our KeenAgers lunch oThursday (12/11). I thank each of you whparticipated. A special note of thanks goes Sue for helping with preparations (especially thsoup.) I, also, wish to thank Josh and Andre
for their demonstration of self-defense fseniors. At the encouragement, from the grouI did promise to continue planning some senievents for 2015. Seniors Saints in the Smoki(Knoxville) and New Horizons Retre(Zanesville) will be two major events.
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY: On Decemb17 we completed our study of Titus. Sen
studies are suspended for the time beinWatch for announcements regarding futuplans or programs.
PREACHING DECEMBER 28: Next SundaDecember 28, I will be filling in for Brad, at thmorning worship hour. On that evening, LowTrimmer will be leading us in one of thosspecial all musical evenings featuring a lot congregational singing and special music.
FINAL THOUGHT: No two people are exacalike and chances are both of them are happabout it.
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 14, 2014
Sunday School n/c
Morning Worship 126
Evening Worship 80
Weekly Budget $ 4,790.00
Budget Received $ 4,366.50
Thanksgiving $ 100.00
Roof $ 20.00
Missions $ 30.00
Keenagers $ 107.96
Chili Supper $ 35.00
SERVING SCHEDULE December 21, 2014
At the Table Dave Tingler and David Riggenbach
ServingJosh Czich, Dan Brown,
Ray Coats, Ralph Conrad
Pastor of the week Dave Tingler
PM Deacon Josh Czich
COMMUNION Dan and Janet Brown
GREETERS Jerry Baker
NURSERY
Sunday School Shirley Marsh
Worship Thea Kallenberg
VISITOR CENTER
CHILDRENS CHURCH Family Sunday
SECURITY
Bible School Carmel Marsh
Worship Bob Neff
Evening Worship Dick Shumaker
PPrraayeerrRReequueessttss
Wib Sparks Betty Sparks Naressa Allen Marianna Gall Camille StiversonMillie Hoy Our Troops Jeane Goldfarb Mark Seevers Carolyn McKenzie
Ron Young Alberta Ellis Judy Fricker Norma Bullock Kenneth DusthimerJames Neff Connie Lane Heather Tracy Gary Henderson Ralph & Cheri Frank
Wilbur Barnes Jackie Thompson Pat Schlosser Don & Ruth Seevers Kasen Newman
MAYWOOD MISSION FOOD PANTRY
Maywood Mission provides a food pantry forcommunity members in need. Donations can b
left at the nursery door entrance on Sunday,December 28th. Items needed for the pantry:
Rice Beef Stew TunaNavy beans Tuna helper Cake mixNoodles Spaghetti Sauce SpaghettiCereal Brownie Mix Cornbread MCanned Fruit Canned Vegetables Canned Sou
Offering Envelopes
Offering envelopes for 2015 areavailable 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.
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SERVING SCHEDULE December 28, 2014
At the Table Fred Griffith and Ralph Conrad
ServingBob Neff, Mike Bussey,
Bill Kelly
Pastor of the week Fred Griffith
PM Deacon Bob Neff
COMMUNION Dan and Janet Brown
GREETERS Dan and Janet Brown
NURSERY
Sunday School Laura Wersell
Worship Olinda LeMaster
VISITOR CENTER Janet Brown
CHILDRENS CHURCH Margaret Burgess
SECURITY
Bible School Bill Kelly
Worship David Will
Evening Worship George Lambert
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, December 24th
Christmas Eve Service, 7pm
Sunday, December 28th
Food Pantry Sunday
MISSION SPOTLIGHT
Maywood Mission serves the needs ofthe underprivileged in Lancaster andFairfield County. The Mission was
chartered on October 27, 1910. Theyoffer a message of hope, a mission of
help, and a ministry of compassion. Theyare located at 1029 S. Broad St, and their
phone number is 653-5734.
The Mission offers a thrift store, foodpantry, assistance in funds for gas, food,shelter, and prescriptions, a Christmas
give-awayhelping hundreds of childrenwith toys, food, clothing, etc., Sheltering
Arms Daycare, chapel services includingSunday School, Sunday Worship,Wednesday night Bible Study, and
Wednesday night Youth Meeting, By TheWay free medical clinic that opened inSeptember of 2008 to help people with
immediate needs and those withouthealth insurance.
We have been supporting MaywoodMission with $45.00 per month and our
donations of food items each month.
Former care recipients Ray and his wifecredit Maywood Mission with saving theirfamily when their needs were dire and is
very grateful that they are now able tohelp at the Mission.
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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 ustoday. We hope you return next week andbring your friends with you. If you would
please take a few minutes to fill out a SilentRoll Call Card, located on the back of the pew,you can then place it in the offering plate as itis passed. Thank you. For more informationabout our great church, contact our minister,Brad Seevers [email protected] orcall 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 105Marie Huffman, Teacher
Early Elementary (Kindergarten3rdGrade)Jesus, Our Example
Room 101Deborah Will, Teacher
Upper Elementary Class (4th6thGrade)Jesus, Our Example
Room 106Larry King, Teacher
Junior/Senior HighI Timothy
3rdFloor
Josh Czich, TeacherLadies Class
The Storm InsideRoom 209
Beverly Puckett, Teacher
Adult ClassEcclesiastes
Room 214
Brad Seevers, Teacher
Harmony Adult ClassSustaining Hope
Room 204Dave Tingler, Teacher
Philothean Adult ClassParablesRoom 108
Jim Love, Teacher
Coats for Kids Drive
In an effort to provide warm coats for needychildren during the cold winter months, Fashion
and Vanity Cleaners has initiated their 10 th
Annual Coats for Kids drive. Good quality,gently worn coats (no tears, stains or brokenzippers, please) may be dropped off at the
following locations, Fashion Cleaners, locatedat the Plaza Shopping Center on MemorialDrive, and Vanity Cleaners, located on East
Main Street next to the Kroger ShoppingCenter, or Job & Family Services, 239 W. MainSt. All coats will be cleaned at no charge andthen distributed to Job and Family Services.
The coat drive will run through January 2015.
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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 harmony
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 SooComing King (Acts 20:27).
Fellowship and MinistryAfter people begin their journey with Jesus, we will equip them tfind a ministry based upon their strengths. We want everyone t
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 wor
DiscipleshipWe do not want you to "get religion" here at Fifth Avenue Church
Christ in Lancaster. We are all about teaching you that Jesus seea daily relationship with Him through a life of obedience. In othewords, 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 (Isaiah56:7; 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 the
forgiveness 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. 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. If you would like to take a Curiousclass,
please indicate this on your Silent Roll Call Card.
Decorating Chri sts Tree with Faith
Matthew 1
Brad Seevers preaching
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