The Christian Messenger

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ

115 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130
740-654-0626 www.myfacc.com e-mail info@myfacc.com

November 18, 2012

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.

Special Thanksgiving Offering The special Thanksgiving offering is going to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. All gifts will be sent to IDES (International Disaster Emergency Service).

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

Before America existed as a nation, the hardy souls who persevered to found this great country made the effort to thank God Almighty for His provision and grace. Giving thanks in the early settlements across this new world was a spontaneous act by grateful people. They experienced a life so rugged, that without the providence of God they would have surely not survived. They were grateful for Gods favor and blessing. Today, Thanksgiving Day has become a tradition, which like other traditions, has developed, grown, and transitioned from being a simple spiritual act of acknowledging Gods blessings, to a national event of unbridled proportions. This day is meant to be a time to stop, take notice of our blessings, and acknowledge God with a grateful heart. Let us not forget, there have been Thanksgivings in the past that were very trying and somber, days of prayer and fasting. As Godly people, let us tell the whole world that we thank Almighty God for His provident grace. The Bible says: Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done (I Chronicles 16:8 NLT). May we never grow tired of telling the whole world about the Lord and what He means to our lives. In His Service, Brad

BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

KEENAGERS IN NOVEMBER: Dont forget that we are having our special Thanksgiving supper this evening, November 18. SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: We will not be meeting this week, November 18, as we are having the special dinner. However, we will return on November 25 with Staying Morally Pure (II Corinthians 6:14-7:1). On Sunday evening December 2, the topic will be Encouragement: Given and Received (II Corinthians 7:2-16). We have nine messages remaining in this series. 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. Also, remember that we now have activities for children each Sunday evening. WEDNESDAYS: This week, November 14, our study groups will be looking at the Reformation of Scotland and England, as well as Christianity in the 17th and 18th centuries. Why not join us for the 10:00 am or 6:30 pm session? GIANT PRINT BIBLES: I still have, on hand, a few of the giant print NIV Bibles. These are soft cover editions that sell for just $12.50 each. If interested, you may contact me or our Church Secretary. FINAL THOUGHT: Money cant buy you friends but your enemies treat you better.

SCOTTS THOUGHTS
Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV) 18 Then 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. Just a couple of thoughts: Jesus establishes His authority and then issues a command. The command has three parts. 1. Go and show people how to follow me 2. When they are ready to commit, immerse them into service to Father, Son and Spirit 3. Teach them to do everything I have commanded He then encourages them that they dont have to do this alone, that He will be with them. The nature of this commission is cyclical, meaning that as the apostles made disciples, those would in turn then follow the same plan to show what it means to follow Jesus, baptize new disciples and send them out. The success of this mission depends on you and I continuing the cycle. Are we going and showing? Are we baptizing? Are we calling others into service to continue the cycle and take the world for Jesus?

SPIRITUAL STATISTICS November 11, 2012

Sunday School 1st Morning Worship 2nd Morning Worship Total Morning Worship Evening Worship Wednesday (11/14) Weekly Budget Budget Received Thanksgiving Teen/Youth Postage Reimbursement Marriage Seminar Library Projector Van Fund Bessie Shumaker Memorial (Van Fund) Ed George Memorial (Van Fund) 81 101 75 176 62 24 4,633.00 3,812.05 120.00 10.00 90.00 50.00 60.00 20.00 175.00 25.00 150.00

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Last week in Childrens church we learned about serving others, more specifically, the story of the Good Samaritan. This week is dedicated to being thankful and, as children of God; we have a lot to be thankful for! However, let us also remember to have a servants heart during this Holiday Season. Luke 5:25-37 *Happy Thanksgiving to all! I am so thankful for everyone here, and everything I have been blessed with. *December 1st we will be having a Pre-School drive-in! Hannah

SERVING SCHEDULE November 18, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1
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Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon

Tom Puckett and Larry Bussey Dale Rose, Ralph Conrad, Don Gardner, Jack Hardwick Dale Rose, Josh Czich, Nick Hinson, Jacob Neff Tom Puckett Dale Rose

Library Sunday December 2nd Preschool thru 5th Grade

Meet in the classroom area for a Kids Song Celebration. Bring an instrument or a suggestion of a favorite song! We will then travel to the Children's Library (located on the stage - Room 116), to enjoy the book. We will also have a craft time. Parents are welcome. Come and get to know Hannah Martin!

COMMUNION PREPARATION 1st Worship 2nd Worship GREETERS 1st Worship 2nd Worship NURSERY Sunday School 2nd Worship

Lori Highfield Kim Seevers

Larry and Jane King Dick and Marg Shumaker

MAYWOOD MISSION FOOD PANTRY

Shirley Marsh and Margie Ayers Tracy Eldridge and Marie Huffman Non-perishable foods and various other items are collected the last Sunday of each month for the food pantry at Maywood Mission.

VISITOR CENTER 1st Worship 2nd Worship SECURITY 1st Worship Bible School 2nd Worship Evening Worship

Suggested items:
Janet Brown Kim Seevers Canned soups Corn bread mix Navy beans Hamburger helper Cake mix Deodorant Toilet Paper Beef Stew Pinto beans Mustard Tuna helper Brownie mix Soap powder Paper Towels

Dan Brown Ray Coats Mike Bussey Jim Puckett

Donations can be left at either entrance on Sunday, November 25th

SERVING SCHEDULE November 25, 2012

At the Table 1st Serving 1st Serving 2nd Pastor of the week PM Deacon Fred Griffith and Tim Huffman Patrick Wersell, Bill Kelly, Carmel Marsh, Dick Shumaker Patrick Wersell, Tom Puckett, Neal Rudolph, Dale Thornton Fred Griffith Patrick Wersell Lori Highfield Kim Seevers

DORCAS
The Dorcas Society will be having a pizza party on Tuesday, November 20th at noon in the church Fellowship Hall. All ladies are welcome!

Book Nook News

The next meeting of the Book Nook is Monday, November 19th, at 6:30 p.m. We will be discussing The Island of Heavenly Daze by Lori Copeland and Angela Hunt. There are copies of this book in the church library. Come and join our group for a great time of fellowship. All are welcome at the Book Nook.

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

Dan and Janet Brown Linda Daubenmire and Norma Holtom Hannah Ross and Thea Kallenberg Jean Azbell and Cindy Cox Shirley Marsh Julie Stuck David Will Carmel Marsh Jim Puckett George Lambert

50th Anniversary Celebration

Everyone is invited to a 50th wedding anniversary celebration for George and Betty Lambert on Sunday, November 25th, from 2-4pm in the church Fellowship Hall. Lost Key
A Honda car key/opener was lost at church last Sunday. If you found a key, please turn it in to the church office.

PRAYER CHAIN
If you are not already on the prayer chain and would like to be notified of the death of a church member or a prayer request, please mark this on the back of your Silent Roll Call Card. Please include the phone number that you would like us to call.

PRAYER LIST
Just a reminder that names submitted for the prayer list will remain on the list for three weeks and then will be removed. You may submit the name again at that time to have the person added back to the prayer list.

Thank You
I want to send a big thanks to all people who sent cards and prayer while I was so sick and in the hospital. Thanks to Dave and Brad for visiting me at the hospital and at the house both times. ~ Bill Fricker

Prayer Requests
Ron Ogden Alice Delong Our Troops Barry Walker Sharon Britch Charlie May Stacy Byers Don Taylor Nadine Garraud Becky Wileys Mother Paul Severing

Jeane Goldfarb Barbara Kerr Naressa Allen Paul Poston

Jane King Barbara Benadum Wanda Dickson Adam Tokarz

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 Preschool (Ages 3-6) God the Creator Room 105 Marie Huffman, Teacher Early Elementary (Kindergarten 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 "God as He Longs for You to See Him" Room 209 Beverly Puckett, Teacher

Christmas Variety Show

December 16th at 6 pm. Come Share your talent in the spirit of the season. See Scott or sign up on the bulletin board. Today is the last day to sign up.

Our November military hero of the month is Michael Seidl. Michael completed a two-year tour of duty at Ramstein AFB in Germany that included six months in Cyprus. He is the grandson of Nancye and Dale Rose. Michael is stationed at Warren AFB, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Michaels address is: Michael A. Seidl P.O. Box 22313 Cheyenne, WY 82003

Mens Class Hearing Gods Word Room 205 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

Special Thanksgiving Sermon

Brad Seevers preaching

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).

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Church Health and Biblical Balance

Church health becomes reality when God's people seek harmony & live consistently. We expect every member to protect the unity of Christ's Church. (Romans 12:16; 1 Peter 3:8)

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).

Fellowship and Ministry

After people begin their journey with Jesus, we will equip them to find a ministry based upon their strengths. We want everyone to serve in some capacity. (1 Corinthians 12:12-27) We also want His church to be the living evidence of His love and power to the world.

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 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 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.

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 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!

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
A congregational meeting will be held Sunday, December 2, 2012 following each morning worship hour. The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers and approve the budget for 2013. NOMINEES FOR 2013 ELECTION: Elders: Mike Cooper, Dave Tingler Deacons: Dale Rose, Josh Czich Trustees: John Baird, Dan Brown, Larry King, George Lambert Treasurer: Debbie Cooper *Assistant to the Treasurer: Julie Stuck Financial Secretary: Marg Shumaker Missions Secretary/Treasurer: Patrick Wersell Sunday School Superintendent: Kathryn Albertson PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS On December 2, at our annual congregational meeting, our membership will be asked to consider an amendment to our current By-Laws. It is a minor change which adds an officer to our administrative structure. To this point, the person who serves as the backup to our Church Treasurer has been appointed. We are recommending that this become an elective office approved by the congregation. It is believed that this is a better arrangement, both for the person serving and the congregation. Therefore, the following amendment is proposed. ARTICLE IV OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH Section A (*Add to this section) 5-A Assistant to the Treasurer

ARTICLE IV OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH Section B Duties of Officers (*Add to this section) 5-A Assistant to the Treasurer shall have his/her name appear as the secondary signature on all church bank accounts and will be authorized to access said accounts in emergencies when the Church Treasurer is disabled or, otherwise, unavailable. - The Assistant to the Treasurer will chair the Finance Ministry and will, with the assistance of others appointed by the Elders, lead in the preparation of the annual budget and arrange for the annual auditing of church accounts.

Ladies Christmas Tea

Holiday Favorites
Sunday, December 2nd, 2:00 p.m. Speaker: Victoria Kain, Discover Christian Church
Ladies ~ please bring in a representation of your most memorable Christmas item. This could be a physical ornament, a written memory, a song, etc. Cards will be provided for you to explain the sentiment behind your memory. Cards will be located near the water fountain by the communion room. Please complete the card and bring it with the matching item to the tea. We are asking all ladies to bring a plate of cookies to share at the tea.

Christmas Wish Tree

The Christmas Wish Tree is set up in the parlor. Please choose a gift tag and purchase a gift for a child in a needy family. This is a wonderful opportunity to spread joy and love on Christmas morning. The children are all from local families that we are sponsoring through Job and Family Services. They have requested that the items remain unwrapped, but donations of gift wrapping supplies would be appreciated. All gifts need to be returned to the church by Sunday, December 16th.

Christmas Poinsettias
Orders for Christmas poinsettias will be taken in the parlor on November 18th and 25th. The cost is $5 each and must be paid for at the time of ordering. The poinsettia colors are red, pink, and white. We are encouraging everyone to order white poinsettias, as the theme for the Christmas decoration of the sanctuary is He Washed Me White as Snow.