The Christian Messenger March 25, 2012 Fifth Avenue Church of Christ 115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130 740-654-0626 www.myfacc.com e-mail – [email protected]“Lov e God an d Lov e Peo le”Brad Seevers Senior Minister (740-550-9882) David Tingler Associate Minister Glen Shady Y outh Minister (740-438-5257) Sunday Services 1 st Worship 8:00 a.m. 2 ndWorship 10:30 a.m. Bible School9:15 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012 Sunday School at 8:45am The cantata “In Christ Alone”will be presented at a combined 10:00am worship service Evening Worship at 6:00pm Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 Sunrise Service–7:00am Easter Breakfast–8:00am Sunday School–9:15am Morning Worship–10:30am Evening Worship–6:00pmNeighborhood Flyer Day March 27 th , 10:00 A.M. If you would like to pass out flyers with us, contact Brad at 740.550.9882
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Larry King, Dick Shumaker,Don Taylor, Hank Wellman
At the Table 2nd Mike Cooper & Ned TomlinsonServing 2
nd Larry King, Nick Hinson,
George Lambert, Tom Puckett
Pastor of the week Mike Cooper
PM Deacon Larry King
COMMUNION PREPARATION 1ST Worship Ray and Mary Alice Coats
2nd Worship Linda Daubenmire
GREETERS
1ST Worship Nancy Speakman & Lori Highfield
2nd Worship Neal Rudolph
NURSERY
Sunday School Thea Kallenberg & Shirley Marsh2nd Worship Samantha Hendricks & Jean Azbell
Sunday School Helper Judy Gardner
VISITOR CENTER
1st Worship Shirley Marsh
2nd Worship Deb Cooper
SECURITY
1ST Worship Dan Brown
Bible School Carmel Marsh
2nd Worship Jim Puckett
Evening Worship George Lambert
BITS FROM BRO. DAVE
KEENAGERS RETREAT: The annual sprin“Keenagers’ Retreat” will be held at Round Lake oTuesday, April 10. The theme, this year, is “FaithfIn Every Generation.” Mark Taylor, the Editor
Christian Standard, will be the featured speake
The registration fee of $26 includes a continentbreakfast, lunch and supper. I am suggesting $3 pperson for travel. Our departure will be at 7 AM. sign-up sheet is posted and you will find registratioforms posted as well. (Complete the registratioform and return it to me along with your fee.)
WEDNESDAYS: I am sorry for the disruption our Wednesday study groups. Unforesecircumstances made it necessary that we cancel o
3/21 and 3/28. It is my plan that we resume on Ap4. Watch next week’s Messenger for details.
SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARThis week, we have another of our series on “T Hard Sayings of Paul”. The theme is “Who
Worse Than An Unbeliever?” and the text is founin I Timothy 5:8. Next week (4/1) we will have“Mystery Speaker”. I invite you to join us for the
6:00 PM services each week. (Communion available.)
SENIOR SAINTS IN THE SMOKIES: We had sthe dates of May 28-June 1 as the time we migattend Senior Saints In The Smokies. For those nfamiliar with this activity, I describe it as summcamp for those age 55 and up. At this point, I neto know if there are those interested in attending, that plans can be made. (We did not attend la
year.) If you are interested, please let me hear froyou! I do have registration brochures on hand.
FINAL THOUGHT: Let someone else toot yohorn and the sound will carry twice as far.
The Easter offering is designated for IDES (International DisasterEmergency Service) for relief for the recent tornado victims. You
can read more about the work of IDES at www.IDES.org.
SERVING SCHEDULE – April 1, 2012(one combined worship at 10:00 a.m.)
At the Table Tom Puckett and Nick Hinson
ServingTim Huffman, Neal Rudolph,
Dale Thornton, Ned Tomlinson
Pastor of the week Tom Puckett
PM Deacon Tim Huffman
COMMUNION PREPARATION 10:00 Service Fred Griffith
GREETERS
10:00 Service Dick and Marg Shumaker
NURSERY
Sunday School Margie Ayers and Hannah Ross
10:00 Service Nick and Tracy Hinson
Sunday School Helper Carolyn May
VISITOR CENTER10:00 Service Bev Puckett
SECURITY
Bible School Bill Kelly10:00 Service Mike Bussey
Evening Worship Dick Shumaker
Ron Ogden Sharon Britch Ed and Norma George Rocco Wellman Liz Reed Roger Davis Clarence Alexander George Andrews
Our Troops Debbie Wright Dorothy Herman Teresa Williams Don Taylor George Miller Joanna Cooper Wanda DicksonStacy Byers Mark Hartman The Family of Jan Foss Aaron Marshall Wib Sparks
PrayerRequests
Men’s Fraternity Event
Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mudhens
April 24th at 6:30 PM
Cost: $12Must purchase tickets from Brad by April 8th
Dorcas Society Meeting
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at noon
Hostesses – Dorothy Henderly and Alberta Ellis
All ladies are welcome for a greattime of fellowship!
The Book Nook meets tomorrow, Monday,March 26th at 6:30 p.m. The book to bediscussed is "The Captive Heart" by Dale
Cramer. The book for the April 23rdmeeting is "Promise Me This" by Cathy
Gohlke. All are welcome at the Book Nook!
Library Sunday – April 1st
Preschool thru 5th Grade
Please meet in the classroom area for a KidsSong Celebration. If you wish, come preparedwith an instrument or a favorite song! We will
then travel to the Children's Library (locatedon the stage - Room 116), to enjoy the book “Easter is for Me!” a story about the true
meaning of Easter – a special time when Jesusdied and rose again! We will also have a craft
time. Parents are welcome.
For the future, please mark your calendar forthe Kids Library Sunday, every other month,on the first Sunday of the month. The next
Library Sunday will be June 3rd.
Round Lake
Christian Camp Night
Wednesday, March 28, 2012Meal starts at 6:00pm
Presentation starts at 6:30pm
We have a representative from RLCCvisiting us to present to our families andkids about camp options this summer.
For anyone interested, the church has apolicy of paying half of the costs for an
FACC kids that attend Round Lake.Anyone attending is asked to please
bring a dish for the meal at 6:00.
Easter Flowers
This year we will not be taking orders for Easter flowers. If youwould like to remember or honor
loved one at this time, we will be making cards with their name onit. The card will then be placed in
front of a wooden cross. The card are available for a donation of
$5.00. The money raised will gointo the Easter offering. Orders
will be taken in the parlor on March 25 th and April 1 st . If you
have questions please call Beverly Puckett at 654-4472.
If you have noticed our military board, you
will know how many heroes we have in ourchurch family. Since we need to honor ourboys and girls we will have a military hero of the month and we are asking thecongregation to send cards and letters, and acare package will be sent to our hero of themonth. The hero’s name and address, and alist of the supplies needed for the carepackage will be posted on the Women’s
Ministry bulletin board. The supplies can beplaced in the basket in Room 214.
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 throug
our music. (Romans 11:36-12:1-2). We focus on Jesus througgrace-based preaching and teaching & understand the Bible i
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 toprotect the unity of Christ's Church. (Romans 12:16; 1 Peter
3:8)
Global Evangelism We are constant to our founding call to worldwide evangelismproclaiming to all that Jesus Christ is the Savior, Healer, and
Soon-Coming King (Acts 20:27).
Fellowship and Ministry
After people begin their journey with Jesus, we will equip theto find a ministry based upon their strengths. We want
everyone 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.
Discipleship
We do not want you to "get religion" here at Fifth AvenueChurch 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 Conscience
We place high value on the sanctity of human life, of Biblicamarriage and morality, and we welcome ethnic diversity (Isai
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!”
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 receivethe 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
Thursday, April 12 th at 6:00 p.m. ~ Ladies’ Movie Night
We will be watching the 1953 version of “Titanic”
starring Barbara Stanwyck and Clifton Webb. Bring yourfavorite finger food to share. Drinks will be provided.
Saturday, April 21 st 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – “Craftapalooza”
Bring any craft you are working on and settle in for a great day of funwith fellow crafters. Bring a covered dish to share for a luncheonpotluck. Drinks will be provided.
Monday, April 23 rd at 6:30 p.m. – “The Book Nook”
We will be discussing "Promise Me This" by Cathy Gohlke.
Tuesday, April 24 th at noon – “Dorcas Society Meeting”
Saturday, April 28 th at 9:00 a.m. – Ladies’ Prayer Breakfast
Dorothy Henderly will be speaking on “Remembrances of Grandma”
Watch for more information about these and future events!
Women’s
Ministr
5 th Ave. Family ~Thank you for your love, cards
and support during my last hospital visits. Special thanks
to Pastor Seevers for their visits and prayers. We are so
honored to have them over our flock. Best of good health and
happiness to you always.~ Love, Sharon Britch
It was such a blessing to us to bring Mom home to church one more time. She loved you all very much.
Thank you, Brad, for the beautiful song. Mom’ s stepsister, Genevieve Snoke, always sang that song in church. It ministered to all of our family. Dave, your time and service were very touching to everyone there.
Even my bosses said it truly ministered to them. I don’t remember the lady’s name who played the
music, but she also ministered to us. You are all such a blessing. Thanks again. Love you all.
~ Catherine Later’s Family (Bill and Sheila Ashton)