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The Christian MessengerApril 8, 2012Fifth Avenue Church of Christ115 W. Fifth Ave.

Lancaster, OH 43130740-654-0626www.myfacc.come-mail [email protected]

Will You Help?On Saturday May 19th, we will sponsor an area-wideCharity Golf Scramble at the Pleasant Valley GolfCourse. We will be in need of several volunteersthat day at the church and at the course. Please see

Brad for how you might serve during this event. Weneed many donations of cans of soda and bottled

water between now and May 19th, so we are asking

our congregation to begin donating these products tohelp defray our expenses. We want to keep our

expenses minimal so we can raise as much supportas possible for our local Foundation Shelter. Please

sit any and all donations at our nursery doorentryway. If you have any questions see Brad.

Thank you for your generosity.

Love God and Love People

Brad Seevers

Senior Minister

(740-550-9882)

David Tingler

Associate Minister

Glen Shady

Youth Minister

(740-438-5257)

Sunday Services

1st

Worship8:00 a.m.

2nd

Worship

10:30 a.m.

Bible School

9:15 a.m.

Evening Worship

6:00 p.m.

The Easter offering isdesignated for IDES

(International DisasterEmergency Service) for relief

for the recent tornadovictims. You can read moreabout the work of IDES at

www.IDES.org.


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SPIRITUAL STATISTICSApril 1, 2012

Sunday School 66

Morning Worship (one combined service) 213

Evening Worship 43

Family Reunion (04/04) 41

Weekly Budget $ 4,633.00

Budget Received $ 4,251.09

Easter $ 320.00

Van Fund $ 76.00

Building Fund $ 100.00

SERVING SCHEDULEApril 8, 2012

At the Table 1st Larry Bussey and Dick Shumaker

Serving 1stDale Rose, Jack Hardwick,Carmel Marsh, Don Taylor

At the Table 2nd Larry Bussey and Ned Tomlinson

Serving 2nd Dale Rose, Rod Troutman,Mike Bussey, Josh Czich

Pastor of the week Larry Bussey

PM Deacon Dale Rose

COMMUNION PREPARATION1ST Worship Larry King

2nd Worship Fred Griffith

GREETERS1ST Worship Ruth Andrews and Jeanne Noble

2nd Worship George and Alberta Ellis

NURSERYSunday School Reta Conrad and Laura Wersell

2nd Worship Tracy Eldridge and Marie Huffman

Sunday School Helper Norma Holtom

VISITOR CENTER1st Worship Shirley Alexander

2nd Worship Kim Seevers

SECURITY

1ST Worship Paul AlexanderBible School Ray Coats

2nd

Worship George LambertEvening Worship Jim Puckett

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

KEENAGERS RETREAT: We have not seen greinterest in this annual senior event. However, yomay still register today. This one day retreat being held at Round Lake on Tuesday, April 10. Thyears featured speaker is Mark Taylor, the Editor

Christian Standard. The registration fee of $2

includes a continental breakfast, lunch and supper. am suggesting $3 per person for travel. Our departuwill be at 7 AM. A sign-up sheet is posted and yowill find registration forms posted as well. Complethe registration form and return it to me along wiyour fee. (Checks may be made to Round LakChristian Camp).

WEDNESDAYS: On April 4, Sue completed hstudy on the Inter-Testament Period. This wee

April 11, we will begin a study on II and III JohWhy not join us for, either, the 10:00 am or 6:30 pstudy groups.

SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: Thevening, April 8, our topic will be Who Is WorThan An Unbeliever? The text is found in I Timoth5:8. The following week, April 15, the theme is AThings For Good (Romans 8:25). I invite you to jous for these 6:00 PM services each wee

(Communion is available).

SENIOR SAINTS IN THE SMOKIES: The date swiftly drawing near for this seniors gathering

Knoxville, Tenn. May 28 through June 1 is the dawe have reserved for attending this year. I haregistration brochures available. I do need to know, soon as possible, if there are those interested attending. See me with questions or to obtaregistration information

FINAL THOUGHT: If you were somebody els

would you want to be friends with you?

Vacation Bible School ~ June 11-15, 2012There will be a meeting for everyone interested in helping wit

VBS on Sunday, April 29th

following the 2nd

Worship Hour.

(note the date change for the meeting)


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SERVING SCHEDULEApril 15, 2012

At the Table 1st Fred Griffith and Glen Shady

Serving 1stPatrick Wersell, Ray Coats,Ray Ayers, Richard Boyer

At the Table 2nd Fred Griffith and Noah Hinson

Serving 2nd Patrick Wersell, Nick Hinson,George Lambert, Tom Puckett

Pastor of the week Fred Griffith

PM Deacon Patrick Wersell

COMMUNION PREPARATION1ST Worship Larry King

2nd Worship Fred Griffith

GREETERS1ST Worship Brenda Hines and Virginia Wentz

2nd Worship Linda Daubenmire and Norma Holtom

NURSERYSunday School Thea Kallenberg and Shirley Marsh

2

nd

Worship Courtney Beiter and Cindy Cox

Sunday School Helper Ruth Andrews

VISITOR CENTER1st Worship Becky Wellman2nd Worship Julie Stuck

SECURITY

1ST Worship Dick Shumaker

Bible School Carmel Marsh

2nd Worship Jim Puckett

Evening Worship George Lambert

Its A Baby Shower!For Miranda and Haylea KnoellingerSunday, April 22, 2012 ~ 2:00 p.m.

In the church fellowship hall.

All ladies are invited to attend!

Ron Ogden Sharon Britch Ed and Norma George Debbie Wright

Liz Reed Wib Sparks Dorothy Herman Wanda Dickson

Our Troops Don Taylor Mark Hartman Aaron Marshall

Stacy Byers Gerry Cox George Andrews Zelphia Barnharts

Samantha Hendricks brother Michael Dougherty

Prayer Requests

Ladies Movie NightThursday, April 12th at 6:00 p.m.

We will be watching the 1953 versionofTitanic starring Barbara

Stanwyck and Clifton Webb. Bringyour favorite finger food to share.

Drinks will be provided.

Dorcas Society

The Dorcas Ladies will be meeting at CindyBradens home on April 26

th at 11:00 a.m. Meet atthe church at 10:30 to carpool to Baltimore. There

will be no meeting on April 17 th.

The Dorcas Ladies will be taking reservations onApril 29th and May 6th for the Mother-Daughter

Banquet, which will be held on Saturday, May 12that 6:00 p.m.

Library SpotlightEaster Eggs for Anya by Virginia Kroll is Mommy and Me book that tells of Ukraini

Easter celebrations. Anyas family is too poor

buy eggs to decorate for Easter. That is, until Andiscovers an abandoned nest of goose eggs, anbegins planning an Easter surprise for her familBut God has an even better surprise in store, anAnya soon learns what the Easter story teachespring brings gifts of myriad new beginnings, just

the risen Christ gave the gift of new life to us all.All ThingsEven Frisky by Matilda Nordtvedt ischapter book for early elementary readers aboutboy named Billy, his dog Frisky, his life with hfather and Aunt Kate. The title of the book comfrom Romans 8, All things work together for goto them that love God. This story teaches goovalues like compromise, prayer, Gods plan for o

redemption, how God answers prayer, honestfaith, and forgiveness.

Stop by the church library and checkout a good book!


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If you will begraduating from HighSchool or College thiSpring, please let thechurch office know.

CraftapaloozaSaturday, April 21st ~ 9am 5pmIn the church fellowship hallBring any craft you are working on and spend day crafting with friends. Bring a covered dishshare for a potluck lunch. Drinks will be providLadies! Even if you arent a crafter, there is a nBetty Lukens felt board set that needs to be cout before it can be used in our ChildrensMinistry. This is a huge project! Bring yourscissors and you can help!

All ladies are welcome at this event!

Thank you for all of theprayers, cards, and foodthat came our way! Iappreciate all of the concernfor me, and for Dave,during this time. Thankyou again!~ Sue Tingler

Todays flowers are presentedby Ned and Jane Tomlinson in

celebration of their 50thwedding anniversary.

Our military board is located next to the watfountain by the sanctuary. We will have amilitary hero of the month, and we ask the

congregation to send cards and letters, andcare package to our hero of the month. Th

hero for April is Mark Conrad, the grandson Ralph and Reta Conrad. Marks address is

Conrad, Mark A.838th AEAG-SF

Shindand, Air ForceAPO AE 09382

A list of the supplies needed for the carepackage is on the bulletin board. The suppl

can be placed in the basket in Room 214.

Mens Fraternity Events

Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mudhens

Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30 PM

Cost: $12Today is the last day to purchase tickets!

Trap Shoot at Joe Beiters

Saturday, April 28th at 5:00 PM

Rain or Shine!

The Book Nook

The next meeting of The Book Nookis Monday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m.The book to be discussed is "Promise

Me This" by Cathy Gohlke. There isa copy of this book in the church

library. Check it out, and then jointhe group. All are welcome at the

Book Nook!


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Sunday School Classes for All AgeClasses at 9:15 unless noted

Nursery (Birth through 3 years old)Jesus Loves Me

Room 102Courtney Beiter, Coordinator

Young Children (Ages 4 through 2nd Grade)

Who is Jesus?Room 101

Deborah Will, Teacher

Middle Elementary (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades)Be Wise and Trust God in His Power

Room 106Sheri Puckett, Teacher

Junior and Senior HighActs of the Apostles

Room 301

Nick Hinson, Teacher

Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.)GenesisRoom 214

Cassie Bull, Teacher

Ladies ClassWomen of the Bible

Room 209Beverly Puckett, Teacher

Mens ClassThe Names of GodRoom 205

Tom Puckett, Teacher

Adult ClassFellowship Hall

Brad Seevers, Teacher

Harmony Adult ClassGod Establishes a Faithful People

Room 204

Dave Tingler, Teacher

Philothean Adult ClassParablesRoom 108

Jim Love, Teacher

Adult ClassApologetics

Room 214Glen Shady, Teacher

WELCOME TO FIFTH AVENUE!

At FACC, we focus on loving God,lovingpeople, 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 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.

Joy InChristA Bible-study on the Book of Philippians

Every Monday at 1:30 p.m.Led by Scott Brown

Location:Larry & Phyllis Busseys

150 King Street

*****

Mens FraternityWhat Men Need to Hear

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.Led by Brad Seevers

Location:FACC Fellowship Hall
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Core Values...Values central to the life, mission and vision of Fifth

Avenue Church of Christ are:

Christ-Centered WorshipWe make it a priority every Sunday to celebrate Jesus througour music. (Romans 11:36-12:1-2). We focus on Jesus throug

grace-based preaching and teaching & understand the Bible iour 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 toprotect the unity of 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, andSoon-Coming King (Acts 20:27).

Fellowship and MinistryAfter people begin their journey with Jesus, we will equip the

to find a ministry based upon their strengths. We wanteveryone to serve in some capacity. (1 Corinthians 12:12-27We also want His church to be the living evidence of His lov

and power to the world.

DiscipleshipWe do not want you to "get religion" here at Fifth Avenue

Church of Christ in Lancaster. We are all about teaching yothat Jesus seeks a daily relationship with Him through a life oobedience. In other words, we want to see the things you artaught actually change your lifestyle & your daily decisions

Social ConscienceWe place high value on the sanctity of human life, of Biblica

marriage and morality, and we welcome ethnic diversity (Isai56:7; Philippians 2:15-16).

Pastor of the WeekLarry Bussey

How Can I respond today?

At FACC we look to the Bible for guidance onall issues. We believe that Gods Word is clear

concerning what a person must do to become aChristian.

Trust that Jesus can bring you tosalvation.

Turn (repent) from the sin in your life.

Confess your desire to make Jesus theLord of your life.

Be baptized (immersed) in water for

the forgiveness of sins and to receivethe Holy Spirit into your life.To make this life decision for Christ, we ask thatyou comeforward during our commitment songat the conclusion of the Sunday message.Baptized believers are welcome to become

members at FACC by coming forward onSunday morning or by seeing our SeniorMinister to discuss this further. We ask thatyou complete a series ofCurious classes to helpyou better understand what you are committing

to as a member.

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 Will You Respond to Him?John 20

Brad Seevers preaching

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