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The Christian

Messenger

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ115 W. Fifth Ave.

Lancaster, OH 43130740-654-0626

www.myfacc.come-mail info@myfacc.com

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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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

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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 atBrad@new-churches.org 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.

mailto:Brad@new-churches.orgmailto:Brad@new-churches.org

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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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