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Fifth Avenue Church of Christ115 W. Fifth Ave.

Lancaster, OH 43130740-654-0626 ~ Fax 740-654-0630

www.myfacc.com

Valentine’s Day Dinner Sunday, February 13th ~ 5:30pm

Cost is $5.00 per person

Children 5th grade or younger -

25 cents per age of child

Proceeds will be used to help our youth

attend church camp and CIY

The Christian MessengerFebruary 8, 2011

Women’s Prayer Breakfast Saturday, February 12 ~ 9:00 a.m.

Tracy Hinson will lead a devotiontitled “Pure Love” and will teach acraft. Ladies need to bring scissors,

tape, and a stapler. A sign-up sheetis posted on the Women’s Ministry

bulletin board. All ladies arewelcome!

.

The Annual Congregational Meeting for the purpose of reviewing 2010 andlooking ahead to 2011 that was postponed from last week will be held onWednesday, February 9, 2011. There will be a “carry-in dinner” at 6:00

p.m. and the meeting will follow.Children and adult electives will resume on Wednesday, February 16th.

“For God so

loved the

world…

John 3:16



Upcoming Events

Feb. 13, 5:30 pmValentine's DinnerFundraiser (All Ages)

Feb. 20 - Feb. 218 pm - 10 amJr/Sr High Overnighter

Mar. 14, 7:30 pmJr/Sr High Movie Nightat the Shady's

Mar. 18, 5:30-7:30 pmElementary Party

Mar. 22, 6 - 8 pm

Jr/Sr High ProgressiveDinner

Glen's Thoughts

Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, June 20 -

Friday, June 24. You know what's so neat about that? This

is going to be a great opportunity for YOU. No...don't look around, I am talking to you. Even though this outreach

event is geared toward reaching children and families, it is

also a great opportunity for you to serve and connect with

some great kids. God can use this week to change your

life. In order for this week to be fully blessed by God, we

need servants that are willing to let Him work through

their efforts during this time. You will be receiving a

mailing this week encouraging you to think about offering

yourself for this opportunity. I pray that you will respond

faithfully.

Thank you and God Bless,

Glen Shady

Prayer Concerns God's blessing on youth activities

That God would raise up workers from within the

church who are passionate about working withyoung people

Vacation Bible School

Children of God..." Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." -- Proverbs 22:6

Thank you, brothers and sisters in Christ, for your prayers for

Will Ratliff, our grandson. May the Lord be exalted! Praise God,He has answered your prayers. Will is getting better. I ’ m so

thankful for a praying church here at Fifth Avenue.Love in Christ, Deborah Will

We want to thank you for all the prayers, cards and visits to the funeral home for Imogene Stalder.

Special thanks to David Tingler for the service.

Ralph and Reta Conrad



Psalm 31

In You, O LORD,I put my trust;

Let me never be ashamed;Deliver me in Your

righteousness.

PRAISE TEAM PRACTICEWednesday at 7:30 pm

2010 OFFERING

STATEMENTSOffering statements for 2010 areavailable to be picked up in the

parlor. If you have any questionsabout offering statements, pleasecontact Marg Shumaker.

LEADERSHIP HOME

VISITATIONThursday, February 17th

ELDERS MEETINGThursday, February 10th, at 6:00

pm

CARRIAGE COURT SERVICE Sunday, February 13th, at 2:00 pm

OVERSIGHT MEETING Sunday, February 13th, at 7:00 pm

DORCAS MEETINGTuesday, February 15th, at noon

All ladies are welcome!!

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS (February 6, 2011)Sunday School 81

First Morning Worship 73

Second Morning Worship 104

Total Morning Worship 177

Evening Worship 24

Weekly Budget $ 4,471.00

Budget Received $ 5,376.00

Loan Payment $ 200.00

SERVING SCHEDULE – FEBRUARY 13, 2011

At the Table Tom Puckett & Ralph Conrad

Serving 1st

Larry King, Tim Huffman, BillKelly, Carmel Marsh

At the table 2nd

Tom Puckett & Mike Cooper

Serving 2nd

Larry King, Patrick Hinson, NealRudolph, Don Taylor, Dale Thornton

Pastor of the Week Tom Puckett

PM Deacon Larry King

Offering Counters Team #3 COMMUNION PREPARATION

1ST Worship Dick & Marg Shumaker

2nd Worship Mike & Deb Cooper

GREETERS

1ST

Worship Don & Judy Gardner

2nd

Worship Dick & Marg Shumaker

NURSERY

Sunday School Thea Kallenberg & Reta Conrad

2nd

Worship Debbi & Becky Hoagland

Preschool Helper Debbie Cooper

Early Elementary Helper Nancye Rose

Upper Elementary Helper Larry King

6-8th

Grade Helper Mike Cooper

Visitor Center 1st

Worship Shirley Alexander

Visitor Center 2nd

Worship Debbi Hoagland

SECURITY 1st Worship Dan Brown

Bible School Paul Hoagland

2nd Worship George LambertEvening Worship Dick Shumaker

Brad Seevers

Senior Minister (740-550-9882)

David Tingler

Associate Minister

Glen Shady

Youth Minister (740-438-5257)

Sunday Services

1st

Worship 8:00 a.m.2

ndWorship 10:30 a.m.

Bible School 9:15 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday

Family Reunion 6:30 p.m.



Prayer Requests John Swartz Mike Swartz Dorothy Swartz Linda Montague Jean Brand

Cliff Byers Sharon Bloom The Williams Family Charles Ellyson Carolyn Grubb

Judy Smith Larry Bussey Barbara Benadum Mark Miller, Jr. Mary Shaner

Jim Hoff Mabel Stevens George Andrews Bessie Shumaker Jeane Goldfarb

Pam Brewer Betty Swartz Betty Hockman Wanda Dickson Dorothy Herma

Don Tufts Myrtle Campbell Betty McGlone Robert Boyer Our Troops

Jim Nagle Mary Esterling Catherine Later Kim Mitchell Debra Hopkin

Ruth Poole Diane Campbell Gary Jackson Josh Beck Ben Watters

In an effort to keep the prayer list current, all names submitted will be kept on the list for one month

and then removed. If you wish to have a name re-added to the prayer list after one month, please

submit the name on a prayer request card or contact the church office.

We are starting a prayer chain to call people when needs are brought to the attention of the church

staff. Please mark on the back of your Silent Roll Call card or contact the church office if you

would like to participate in the prayer chain. Due to the cost, the current church phone tree will be

used only for announcements.

This week I will be concluding our sermon series entitled: “That’s NOT in the Bible.” Over the last three weeks w

have taken a closer look at various phrases that American people believe are in the Bible. Maybe you have besurprised to find out that, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness,” “Always let your conscience be your guide,” and “G

will not put you through more than you can bear,” is not in scripture. This week we will examine WilliaShakespeare’s “To thine own self be true.” I hope you will join us.

Since we will be dealing with being “true” on Sunday, allow me to share a few thoughts on Paul’s writing

Ephesians 6. He said, “Stand your ground, putting on the sturdy belt of truth.” (Eph. 6: 14)

Of what was Paul speaking? We need to think of the Roman soldier for a moment. The Romans didn’t wear pan

like we do today. Yet look at the prominence Paul gives to their belt. The belt was essential to everything else. Tsoldier’s breastplate was attached to his belt, and so was the sheath for his sword. Therefore if the belt came loosthe soldier could possibly lose his sword and his protective breastplate. So the belt was vitally important. Tha

why Paul put it at the top of the list. To have your belt tightened means you’re ready for battle and ready to move.

What can we take away from this? We need to be on duty at all times. We cannot afford to take a few days off spiritually.

We must keep our armor on at all times, because the moment we take it off is the moment the devil will there to hit us with full force.

Remember the Lord’s promise to His people: “The truth is in Jesus.” (Eph. 4:21) Ask God to show you any

shortage of truth in the way you view yourself and those around you. His Holy Spirit is “the Spirit of truth” (Jn.

14:17) and the Spirit will faithfully reveal this to you.

Have a great week.

Brad, Eph. 3:20-21



SERVING SCHEDULE – FEBRUARY 20, 2011

At the Table Fred Griffith & Charlie May

Serving 1st

George Lambert, Dick Shumaker,Ray Ayers, Jerry Baker

At the table 2nd

Fred Griffith & Jim Cox

Serving

2nd

George Lambert, Rod Troutman,

Taylor Dean, Nick Hinson, Patrick Hinson

Pastor of the Week Fred Griffith

PM Deacon George Lambert

Offering Counters Team #4

COMMUNION PREPARATION

1ST

Worship Dick & Marg Shumaker

2nd Worship Mike & Deb Cooper

GREETERS

1ST Worship Carmel &Shirley Marsh

2nd

Worship Larry & Phyllis Bussey

NURSERY

Sunday School Tracy Eldridge

2nd Worship Nick & Tracy Hinson

Preschool Helper Ruth Andrews

Early Elementary Helper Norma Holtom

Upper Elementary Helper Marg Shumaker

6-8th

Grade Helper Mike Cooper

Visitor Center 1st

Worship Sue Tingler

Visitor Center 2nd

Worship Julie Stuck

SECURITY 1st Worship Paul Alexander

Bible School Ray Coats

2nd

Worship Tom Puckett

Evening Worship Mike Cooper

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

KEENAGERS EVENT: Due to uncertainweather conditions and other complicationsour next outing will be Tuesday, March 8

This will be a visit to the Warthers Museum

in Dover, Ohio. Lunch will follow at theDutch Valley Restaurant. The trip wilconclude with a little “cheese & goodies”shopping. Our departure time is 8:00am

Travel and museum admission will be $14Lunch will be from the menu and on yourown. A “sign-up” sheet is posted and would like your payment at your firsconvenience.

FUTURE SENIOR EVENTS: Mark youcalendars for April 12. That is the date fothe seniors’ retreat at Round Lake. Weshould have complete information availablevery soon….It is my plan that we attendSenior Saints in the Smokies May 30-June3…In June we will visit the sites inGreenville, Ohio….In July it will be a trip toThe Wilds.

WEDNESDAYS: Our current study on Corinthians resumes on February 16. Do joinus for the 10:00am or 6:30pm session. (Thesame material is covered in each session.We are using study questions to challengeyou to personal study.

SUNDAY EVENINGS: Sunday evening

February 20, our subject will be “Tried byFire (Daniel 3). (You are reminded that thisservice provides a brief song service and theopportunity for communion.)

CENTRAL OHIO BEAN DINNER

FOR MEN AND BOYS

THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011

Beans served 5:00 – 7:00pmSpecial Music 6:00 – 7:00pm

Worship Service – 7:00pm

Guest SpeakerMark Scott, Academic Dean

Ozark Christian College

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY Some have been asking about the status of the pictorialdirectory. We are currently trying to finalize our design

work. Watch for future updates!



The “Explorers” class, by thecommunion preparation room andtaught by Tom Puckett has been re-

named the “Christian Conqueror’sClass. We are beginning to learn aboutthe Apostles and their lives startingthis Sunday morning and each week thereafter we will cover the life of one of the Apostles.

We currently need helpers in the following areas ithe church family: nursery workers, power point ansound operators, and a volunteer to oversee the GuesMinistry. Let Brad know if you are willing to help iany of these areas.

THE BOOK NOOK

The Book Nook will resume on Monday,February 28 th, at 6:30 p.m. The book to

be discussed is “June Bug” by ChrisFabry. This book can be purchased in

the church office for $8.

PREGNANCY DECISION HEALTH CENTERTo those of you who missed the speaker from PDHC

Sunday evening, we have agreed to join in a“fundraiser” to help support the Pregnancy Center herein town. It‟s the „BABY BOTTLE” fundraiser! We haveempty baby bottles in the parlor for families or groups to

take home and fill with pocket change and return toNorma Holtom by Valentine‟s Day. She will deliver them back to PDHC. Thank you so much for your

support!

2011 FLOWER CALENDAR The flower calendar for 2011 is posted bythe communion room. If you would liketo present flowers for a special occasion,please sign on the date you want. If you

have any questions, contact SueOehrtman.

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