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The Christian Messenger: Mother-Daughter Tea Saturday, May 11 2:00 P.M
The Christian Messenger: Mother-Daughter Tea Saturday, May 11 2:00 P.M
May 5, 2013
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.
last mention I will make of this event. Registration is still possible but this week is probably the deadline. A great program is planned on the Johnson University campus (Knoxville, Tn.). Marshall Leggett is guest speaker and the Florida Boys are singing. The date, again, is May 27-31! The eight registered, so far, will be traveling in one of our church vans. Travel to and from the event always provides a great time of fellowship. If you have questions or would like registration information, see me! You can view a poster on our main bulletin board.
COMING TRAVEL ADVENTURES: This summer
we are planning another of those see how they make it tours. On June 26, were going to Jackson Center, Ohio to see how they build Airstream trailers. Then, of course, there will be a trip to Amish country for food and shopping. On October 17, we will be going to the LaComedia Dinner Theater to see a third installment of The Church Basement Ladies. (Youll need to sign up and pay for this one early!) Watch for details and sign-up sheets for these and other events.
SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY:
I want to ask all our church to pray daily for the future of this church. As we have now transitioned to the fellowship hall for our second service, we anticipate meeting new individuals and families but it will take a lot of effort on everyones part to see that happen. Think of who you know that might benefit from a contemporary service who does not attend church services anywhere. Again, our changes are happening all for the glory of God and it is He alone that we offer our praise. Thanks for praying, Brad
This week (May 5) our character in the Friends of Paul series, will be Philip, The Evangelist. Next week, we will have a special guest speaker. On May 19, we will complete this series with a study titled Demas, The Defector. If you are not involved in a small group, on Sunday evenings, I encourage you to join us. Communion is available for those who desire. Please be reminded that we now have activities for children each Sunday evening.
WEDNESDAYS: Last week (May 1), we began a
new series of lessons on the book of Colossians. We, actually, only covered the introductory material and a part of chapter 1. I want to invite you to join either the 10:00 am or 6:30 pm study groups. We cover the same material in each session. Maybe the eyes are the windows of the soul, but that still doesnt mean the mouth is the door to the brain.
FINAL THOUGHT:
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Last week in Childrens Church we learned about Moses. He trusted God even though he did not understand Gods plan. Sometimes we have to trust God blindly and trust that His plan is good. I find myself all too often, trying to take matters into my own hands instead of trusting God. This is our first week having our childrens programming upstairs on the 3rd floor! The Childrens Ministry Team and I are very excited about this transition and hope that you are too! If you have any questions about this transition, do not hesitate to ask me! I wanted to say a quick thank you to each of my Sunday morning Team Members: Josh Czich, Chris Crook, Marie Huffman, Tracy Eldridge, Noah Hinson and Tyler Hendricks. Thank you all so much for everything you do, you are making a difference in the lives of these kids every week! If you are interested in joining our Childrens Ministry Team, contact me at hannahatfifth@gmail.com. Hannah ************************** Thank you so very much to everyone who attended my housewarming/graduation party last Sunday! I cant explain how incredibly blessed I feel! I was blown away by the turn out. It is so comforting to know that I have such wonderful people here who love and support me. It feels like I have a family here even though I am so far away from home. Thank each and every one of you for everything you do for me! I am one blessed girl to be a part of this congregation, surrounded by great people.
Hannah
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
Prayer Requests
Jane King Jim Hoff Ron Ogden Millie Hoy Trenton Kiser Roger Sargent Alberta Ellis Naressa Allen Jeane Goldfarb John Dickson Jack Boardman Ruth Boyer Evelyn Smith The Family of Josias Rodriguez Tenley Oehrtman Alice Delong Karen Young Brian Kellett Isaiah Hurd Our Troops Sarah Brown Steve St. Clair Harold Sain
SCOTTS THOUGHTS
Were on a mission from God In the church community today there is a word being thrown around quite a bit. This word is missional. The concept is not new, but the term is kind of a hot topic. What it means is pretty simple to understand. To be missional is to be focused on the mission and willing to lay aside anything that does not further the mission. The purpose of the church, the commission we have been given, is to make disciples. Our work is to serve that purpose. Our gathering together to study, pray, worship is not just so we attain biblical knowledge and get charged up to make it through another week. Our Sunday school classes and small groups are to help equip us to make disciples. Our worship is to honor God and to make Him known among all people, even our communion is intended to remind us of the importance of our mission and to proclaim the Lords death until He comes again. The church was never intended to play defense. Our job is to take the gospel to the world, make disciples and teach them to take the gospel to the world, make disciples and repeat the process until the whole world hears that Jesus died for us and wants to give us new life. As we move to the basement, there will be change, refinement that will be ongoing. This is not intended to be a new tradition, but a staging ground and a training facility. If some aspect is not effective in equipping each other to carry the gospel, it will be revised. While this congregation has a great history, God is not finished with us yet. We cannot pretend we have arrived. The mission is not completed. Souls need Jesus. We know the power of the gospel. Gear up. Study up. Pray up. And press on. We are on a mission from God. Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV) 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Hannah Ross and Thea Kallenberg Jean Azbell and Cindy Cox
The VBS meeting that was scheduled for today has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 19th. Watch for more details.
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@newchurches.org or call him at 740.550.9882. Have a great week and may God bless your life.
Library Spotlight
Mandie and the Forbidden Attic by Lois Gladys Leppard is a book for young teen readers. What can be causing the mysterious noises in the school attic? How can Mandie and her friends find out without getting into more trouble? Mandies investigation leads to a very surprising discovery! Borders of the Heart by Chris Fabry is a book for adult readers. Every life has a turning point, where one choice changes everything. Once that line is crossed, theres no going back. J.D. Jessup finds his line in the desert near Tucson, as far from his home as the moon. Hes traded his guitar and the songs in his head for the daily grind of an organic farm a mind-numbing existence that dulls the pain of his memories. His boss has one rule: if J.D. sees an illegal, call Border Patrol. But when an early morning ride along the fence line leads him to Maria, a beautiful young woman near death, J.D.s heart pushes him toward another choice. Longing to atone for the mistakes that drove him to the desert, J.D. hides her and unleashes a chain of deadly events he could never have imagined. Soon the two are running from a killer and struggling to stay alive. As the secrets that haunt him collies with Marias past, J.D. realizes that saving her may be the only way to save himself. Check by our church library and check out a good book. If you have any questions about the library, contact Delores Payne.
Book Nook
Monday, May 6th, 6:30 p.m.
Though Mountains Fall by
Dale Cramer will be the discussion book. Come and join the fellowship!
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