The Christian Messenger: 115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130
The Christian Messenger: 115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130
The Christian Messenger: 115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130
Brad Seevers
Senior Minister (740-550-9882)
David Tingler
Associate Minister
Scott Brown
Worship & Outreach Minister
Hannah Martin
Director of Childrens Ministries Sunday Services 1st Worship 8:00 a.m. 2nd Worship 10:30 a.m. Bible School 9:15 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 27th 9:00am-3:00pm Ages: K-5th On Saturday, October 27th from 9:00am-3:00pm we will be having a Fall Festival for ages K-5th! (This will take place at the same date and time of the Marriage Seminar. So parents: If you plan on attending the seminar you can just drop your kids off at the beginning and pick them up at the end!)We will be watching a movie, playing games, winning prizes and having fun!! Lunch will be provided. So, round up all the kids in your neighborhood and come out to the 2012 Fall Festival!
SCOTTS THOUGHTS
Matthew 28:18-20 New International Version (NIV)
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This week we will continue our journey through the book of II Corinthians. The message is Can Christians Be Both Humble And Confident? (II Cor. 3:1-6). On October 14, the theme is The Wonder Of It All (II Corinthians 3:7-18). If you are not involved in a small group, on Sunday evenings, I encourage you to join us. Also, remember that we now have activities for children each Sunday evening.
WEDNESDAYS: This week (October 10)
Jesus came to them and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. This text clearly lays out the basis for outreach and also sets the responsibility for outreach ministry squarely in the hands of each and every disciple. The intent is continuing the cycle. You go make disciples and teach them to go make disciples who then are taught to go make disciples. As the outreach minister, I am looking for a ministry leader for each of four areas we have identified as an initial focus. Cup of cold water ministries, lawncare ministries, automotive ministries and home cleaning and repair ministries. If you have skills in these areas and would be interested in leading one of these ministries, contact me @740-475-7721 or gtmgefsb2@yahoo.com.
our classes will not be meeting. However, we will resume on October 17 as we consider The Church In The Later Middle Ages. I do invite you to join us for the 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM sessions.
FINAL THOUGHT: Wisdom is the ability
to keep your mouth shut while your mind continues to talk to itself.
Today
Blood Pressure Checks (in church office)
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY If anyone would like to be added to or removed from the calling list for donating food for bereavement dinners, please contact Juanita Harmon at 654-2965. If you borrowed the gallon pitchers from the kitchen, please return them. If anyone would like to donate gallon pitchers, it would be much appreciated. The next Dorcas meeting will be held at the church on Tuesday, October 16th, at noon. We welcome all ladies who are interested in joining our group. Hostesses are Jeanne Noble and Ruth Andrews.
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COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship 2nd Worship GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship
2013 Budget
Today is the last day for all ministries to turn in a budget request for 2013. Requests need to be turned in Julie Stuck or to the church office.
Congratulations to Michelle and Wess Camp on the birth of their son, Jayden Lee on Sunday, September 30th. Proud big brother is Landon, and the proud grandparents are Rick and Jean Azbell.
Shirley Marsh and Margie Ayers Samantha Hendricks and Jean Azbell
VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1ST Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship
COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship 2nd Worship GREETERS 1ST Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1ST Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship
Last week at Sunday Night Live the K-5 class learned about Prayer. We learned what Prayer really is and then talked about how we also need to listen to God. Even though it was a lesson aimed for younger kids, we as adults can learn a lot from it as well. It is easy to forget that our relationship with God is a two way street. Just like any earthly relationships we have, we have to put effort into it. When talking to your best friend, you dont tell them all about your life but not take the time to listen to what they have to say; thats an easy way to lose a friend. It is the same concept with our Heavenly Father; He loves for us to talk to Him, but we also must take the time to listen and see what His will is for our lives. Proverbs 2:1-5 My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. **Side note: I have been looking for things in town to do so that I can meet more students age k-5th grade. If you have any ideas let me know! Also, if your son or daughter plays a sport or is a part of any activity please let me know or print me a schedule so I can come visit!! Hannah (606)524-5503 hemartin@kcu.edu
Jack and Evelyn Hardwick Dick and Marg Shumaker Hannah Ross and Reta Conrad Nick and Tracy Hinson Mary Alice Coats Deb Cooper
Prayer Requests
Ron Ogden Wib Sparks Our Troops Don Taylor Jane King Sharon Britch Wanda Dickson Lonnie Ratliff Stacy Byers Bill Fricker Ed and Norma George Barbara Benadum Andy and Jen May Buddy Conrad Bessie Shumaker John Alan Wood Jeane Goldfarb Barbara Kerr Naressa Allen Sharon Carter Cecil Kiser Joann Venetta Mark Hartman Ashley Cates Nita Snyder Cindy Moore Barry Walker
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 9:15 unless noted
Nursery (Birth through 3 years old) Jesus Loves Me Room 102 Courtney Beiter, Coordinator Young Children (Ages 4 through 2nd Grade) Shaping Hearts With Gods Word Room 101 Deborah Will, Teacher Middle Elementary (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades) Be Wise and Trust God in His Power Room 106 Becky Hoagland, Teacher Junior and Senior High Acts of the Apostles Room 301 Nick Hinson, Teacher Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.) The Lies Women/Young Women Believe Room 306 Cassie Bull, Teacher Ladies Class The Faces of Our Lives Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher Mens Class Hearing Gods Word Room 205 Tom Puckett, Teacher Adult Class 1st Peter Room 214 Brad Seevers, Teacher Harmony Adult Class God Establishes a Faithful People Room 204 Dave Tingler, Teacher Philothean Adult Class Parables Room 108 Jim Love, Teacher
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 grace-based preaching and teaching & understand the Bible is our authority (2 Timothy 3:16).
Global Evangelism
We are constant to our founding call to worldwide evangelism, proclaiming to all that Jesus Christ is the Savior, Healer, and Soon-Coming King (Acts 20:27).
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 MISSION