Fifth Avenue Church of Christ115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130 740-654-0626 www.myfacc.com e-mail –
[email protected] The Christian Messenger December 7, 2014 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. Chili Night Wednesday, December 10th 5:15pm Comedy night to follow. Sign up today in the coat room. THOUGHTS FROM BRAD … BITS FROM BRO. DAVE This Wednesday, December 10th, we will host a “Chili & Comedy” night in the fellowship hall. The meal will begin at 5:15. In addition to the Chili, we will also provide spaghetti noodles and cheese for your enjoyment. If you would like to bring your own chili to share, please let me know today. I already know one person is bringing a crock of “jalapeno chili.” Yummy! Don’t worry, the chili I fix will not be too spicy. After dinner, you can either go to your normal class or hang out in the basement as we enjoy the comedic musical talent of Tim Hawkins. KEENAGERS’ LUNCH: This is a final reminder to those who have signed up for our lunch on Thursday, December 11. Lunch will be served at 12:01pm. This will be our final event for 2014 and my final event as Associate Minister (Seniors). Josh Czich will present a brief demonstration on “self-defense for seniors”, we will reminisce a bit about the past seven years and make a decision about some funds on hand. It has been said, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.” Today you vote on leaders who will serve at Fifth Avenue. I want to thank these men for THEIR WILLINGNESS TO SERVE as we seek to do Kingdom work together. May we have a great year and may we have a vision for great things to come in this place and beyond. For those who are in our “Respectable Sins” study, our last class will be December 17th. We will discuss chapters 13, 17, 18, and 19. This will be the last Wednesday night study of the year so I do hope you can make it. As for winter 2015, we will begin advertising soon as to our new elective for Wednesday evenings. Today I want to take a minute to speak to the unrest that is going on in our great country. In my opinion, our nation has become more divided in the last six years than any other time during my lifetime. These are difficult days. We have continued illegal immigration aggravation, racial tension and divide, and economic downturn. Globally, there are nations turning against other nations and there is increased terror and persecution against Christianity. Let me just say, “I am glad this world is not our home and that we are just passing through.” Let’s try to remember that this is a season where PEACE is celebrated because of the baby Jesus, who “grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.” Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27). God is still in control! In His Service, Brad WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY: We have now completed our study on Old Testament History. This week, December 10, we will launch a two-part study of Paul’s letter to Titus. Why not join us for the 10:00am or 6:30pm session? FINAL THOUGHT: Drive carefully! Remember: It’s not only the car that can be recalled by its maker. The entire congregation is invited to participate in the ordination service of Joe Hoagland on Sunday, December 14th, at 6:00 p.m. here at the church. SPIRITUAL STATISTICS – November 30, 2014 Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship Wednesday (12/3) Weekly Budget Budget Received Thanksgiving Building Fund $ $ $ $ n/c 109 35 26 4,790.00 3,314.00 375.00 25.00 Welcome to the church family: Mike Bussey, who was baptized by Larry and Todd Bussey on Friday, November 28th, and Mike and Tina Milbaugh, who placed their membership here at Fifth Avenue at the close of the worship service on Sunday, November 30th. SERVING SCHEDULE December 7, 2014 Dick Shumaker and Ned Tomlinson Tim Huffman, Dick Shumaker, Serving Ned Tomlinson, Hank Wellman Dick Shumaker Pastor of the week Tim Huffman PM Deacon At the Table Dan and Janet Brown COMMUNION Don and Judy Gardner GREETERS NURSERY Sunday School Worship Volunteer Needed Marie Huffman Christmas Eve Service 7:00 p.m. VISITOR CENTER CHILDREN’S CHURCH Natalie Neff SECURITY Bible School Worship Evening Worship Bill Kelly Jeff Crook Jim Puckett We want to thank Sue Tingler and Penny and Nathan Hawkes for decorating the sanctuary and church building for the Christmas season. Prayer Requests Jim Hoff Millie Hoy Carter Donna Cupler BJ Hoff Wib Sparks James Neff Betty Sparks Our Troops Alberta Ellis Connie Lane Jeanne Noble Ron Young LeRoy Shaner Naressa Allen Jeane Goldfarb Judy Fricker Diane Bresler Pat Schlosser Joyce McCray Heather Tracy Marianna Gall Mark Seevers Norma Bullock Don Wallace Don & Ruth Seevers George Winters Jackie Thompson Camille Stiverson Carolyn McKenzie Kenneth Dusthimer Ralph & Cheri Frank Kasen Newman Wilbur Barnes Gary Henderson SERVING SCHEDULE December 14, 2014 Upcoming Events Patrick Wersell and Hank Wellman Dale Rose, Ray Ayers, Serving Richard Boyer Patrick Wersell Pastor of the week Dale Rose PM Deacon Wednesday, December 10th Seniors Bible Study, 10am/6:30pm Chili Night, 5:15pm At the Table Dan and Janet Brown COMMUNION Shirley Alexander and Penny Hawkes GREETERS NURSERY Sunday School Worship Brenda Hines Jean Azbell VISITOR CENTER Sue Tingler CHILDREN’S CHURCH Natalie Neff SECURITY Bible School Worship Evening Worship Ray Coats George Lambert MISSION SPOTLIGHT 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. Thursday, December 11th Keenagers Luncheon, 12:01pm Sunday, December 14th Carriage Court Service, 2pm Joe Hoagland’s Ordination Service, 6:00pm Monday, December 15th Facility Management Meeting, 6:30pm Book Nook Christmas Gathering, 6:30pm Tuesday, December 16th Deacons Meeting, 6:30pm Wednesday, December 17th Seniors Bible Study, 10am/6:30pm Respectable Sins Bible Study, 6:15pm Elders Meeting, 7:30pm A congregational meeting will be held today following the worship hour to elect officers and approve the budget for 2015. Book Nook Christmas Gathering Monday, December 15th ~ 6:30 p.m. Bring an appetizer to share. Drinks will be provided. All schedules for 2015 that are to be printed in The Christian Messenger need to be turned in to the church office by Sunday, December 14th. 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
[email protected] or call him at 740.550.9882. Have a great week and may God bless your life. Greeter and Visitor Center Schedules 2015 Greeter and Visitor Center schedules will be sent out soon. If you would like to assist in one of these ministries, please make a note on your Silent Roll Call Card, or call the church office at 654-0626. 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 Ladies’ Class “The Storm Inside” Room 209 Beverly Puckett, 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. 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 the Tree” Matthew 1:1-3 Brad Seevers preaching ________________________________________ 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. __________________________________ How Can I Respond Today? At FACC we look to the Bible for guidance on all issues. We believe that God’s 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. 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 God’s Greatness; Evangelize God’s Work Equip God’s People Express God’s Love through Jesus Christ OUR MISSION “To Love God and Love People!”