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November 18 2012

Brad Seevers

Senior Minister(740-550-9882)

David TinglerAssociate Minister

Scott BrownWorship &

Outreach Minister

Hannah Martin

Director ofChildrens Ministries

Sunday Services

1st Worship8:00 a.m.

2nd Worship10:30 a.m.

Bible School9:15 a.m.

Evening Worship6:00 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).
http://www.myfacc.com/


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BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

KEENAGERS IN NOVEMBER: Dont forget that ware having our special Thanksgiving supper thevening, November 18.

SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY: We wnot be meeting this week, November 18, as we ahaving the special dinner. However, we will return November 25 with Staying Morally PureCorinthians 6:14-7:1). On Sunday evening Decemb2, the topic will be Encouragement: Given aReceived (II Corinthians 7:2-16). We have nimessages remaining in this series. If you are ninvolved in a small group, on Sunday eveningsencourage you to join us. Communion is available those who desire. Also, remember that we now haactivities for children each Sunday evening.

WEDNESDAYS: This week, November 14, our stugroups will be looking at the Reformation of Scotlaand England, as well as Christianity in the 17th and 1centuries. Why not join us for the 10:00 am or 6:30 psession?

GIANT PRINT BIBLES: I still have, on hand, a fewthe giant print NIV Bibles. These are soft coveditions that sell for just $12.50 each. If interesteyou may contact me or our Church Secretary.

FINAL THOUGHT: Money cant buy you friends byour enemies treat you better.

THOUGHTS FROM BRAD

Before America existed as a nation, the hardysouls who persevered to found this great countrymade the effort to thank God Almighty for Hisprovision and grace. Giving thanks in the earlysettlements across this new world was a spontaneousact by grateful people. They experienced a life sorugged, that without the providence of God they

would have surely not survived. They were gratefulfor Gods favor and blessing.

Today, Thanksgiving Day has become atradition, which like other traditions, has developed,grown, and transitioned from being a simple spiritualact of acknowledging Gods blessings, to a nationalevent of unbridled proportions. This day is meant tobe a time to stop, take notice of our blessings, andacknowledge God with a grateful heart. Let us notforget, there have been Thanksgivings in the past that

were very trying and somber, days of prayer andfasting.

As Godly people, let us tell the whole worldthat we thank Almighty God for His provident grace.The Bible says: Give thanks to the LORD andproclaim his greatness. Let the whole world knowwhat he has done (I Chronicles 16:8 NLT).

May we never grow tired of telling the wholeworld about the Lord and what He means to our lives.

In His Service,

Brad

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 t o me. 19 Therefore go and madisciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching themobey 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 me2. When they are ready to commit, immerse them into service to Father, Son and Spirit3. 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 samplan to show what it means to follow Jesus, baptize new disciples and send them out. The success of this mission depends you and I continuing the cycle. Are we going and showing? Are we baptizing? Are we calling others into service to continue t

cycle and take the world for Jesus?


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SPIRITUAL STATISTICSNovember 11, 2012

Sunday School 81

1st Morning Worship 101

2n

Morning Worship 75

Total Morning Worship 176

Evening Worship 62

Wednesday (11/14) 24

Weekly Budget $ 4,633.00Budget Received $ 3,812.05

Thanksgiving $ 120.00

Teen/Youth $ 10.00

Postage Reimbursement $ 90.00

Marriage Seminar $ 50.00

Library $ 60.00

Projector $ 20.00

Van Fund $ 175.00

Bessie Shumaker Memorial (Van Fund) $ 25.00

Ed George Memorial (Van Fund) $ 150.00

SERVING SCHEDULENovember 18, 2012

At the Table 1st Tom Puckett and Larry Bussey

Serving 1st

Dale Rose, Ralph Conrad,Don Gardner, Jack Hardwick

Serving 2n

Dale Rose, Josh Czich,Nick Hinson, Jacob Neff

Pastor of the week Tom Puckett

PM Deacon Dale Rose

COMMUNION PREPARATION1

stWorship Lori Highfield

2n

Worship Kim Seevers

GREETERS

1st

Worship Larry and Jane King

2n

Worship Dick and Marg Shumaker

NURSERY

Sunday School Shirley Marsh and Margie Ayers

2n

Worship Tracy Eldridge and Marie Huffman

VISITOR CENTER

1st

Worship Janet Brown

2n

Worship Kim Seevers

SECURITY

1st Worship Dan Brown

Bible School Ray Coats

2n

Worship Mike Bussey

Evening Worship Jim Puckett

MAYWOOD MISSION FOOD PANTRYNon-perishable foods and various other items are

collected the last Sunday of each month for the foodpantry at Maywood Mission.

Suggested items:Canned soups Beef Stew

Corn bread mix Pinto beansNavy beans Mustard

Hamburger helper Tuna helperCake mix Brownie mixDeodorant Soap powder

Toilet Paper Paper Towels

Donations can be left at either entrance on

Sunday, November 25th

Last week in Childrens church we learnabout serving others, more specifically, t

story of the Good Samaritan. This weekdedicated to being thankful and, as childrenGod; we have a lot to be thankful fHowever, let us also remember to haveservants heart during this Holiday Season.

Luke 5:25-37

*Happy Thanksgiving to all! I am so thankfor everyone here, and everything I have beblessed with.

*December 1st we will be having a Pre-Schdrive-in!

Hannah

Library Sunday December 2ndPreschool thru 5th Grade

Meet in the classroom area for a Kids Song

Celebration. Bring an instrument or a suggestionof a favorite song! We will then travel to the

Children's Library (located on the stage - Room116), to enjoy the book. We will also have a craft

time. Parents are welcome. Come and get toknow Hannah Martin!


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SERVING SCHEDULENovember 25, 2012

At the Table 1st Fred Griffith and Tim Huffman

Serving 1st

Patrick Wersell, Bill Kelly,Carmel Marsh, Dick Shumaker

Serving 2n

Patrick Wersell, Tom Puckett,Neal Rudolph, Dale Thornton

Pastor of the week Fred Griffith

PM Deacon Patrick Wersell

COMMUNION PREPARATION1st Worship Lori Highfield

2n Worship Kim Seevers

GREETERS

1st Worship Dan and Janet Brown

2n

Worship Linda Daubenmire and Norma Holtom

NURSERY

Sunday School Hannah Ross and Thea Kallenberg

2n Worship Jean Azbell and Cindy Cox

VISITOR CENTER

1st

Worship Shirley Marsh

2n

Worship Julie Stuck

SECURITY

1st

Worship David Will

Bible School Carmel Marsh

2n Worship Jim Puckett

Evening Worship George Lambert

Ron Ogden Sharon Britch Nadine Garraud Jeane Goldfarb Jane King

Alice Delong Charlie May Becky Wileys Mother Barbara Kerr Barbara BenadumOur Troops Stacy Byers Paul Severing Naressa Allen Wanda Dickson

Barry Walker Don Taylor Paul Poston Adam Tokarz

PRAYER CHAIN

If you are not already on the prayer chain and wouldlike to be notified of the death of a church memberor a prayer request, please mark this on the back ofyour 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 thenwill be removed. You may submit the name again atthat time to have the person added back to the

prayer list.

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 Nois Monday, November 19th, at 6:p.m. We will be discussing TIsland of Heavenly Daze by LCopeland and Angela Hunt. Theare copies of this book in the churlibrary. Come and join our group fa great time of fellowship. All awelcome at the Book Nook.

50thAnniversary Celebration

Everyone is invited to a 50thwedding

anniversary celebration for George and

Betty Lambert on Sunday, November

25th, from 2-4pm in the church

Fellowship Hall.

Thank You

I want to send a big thanks to all peoplewho sent cards and prayer while I was sosick and in the hospital. Thanks to Daveand Brad for visiting me at the hospital

and at the house both times.~ Bill Fricker

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.


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Sunday School Classes for All Ages

Classes at 9:15 unless noted

Nursery (Birth through 3 years old)Jesus Loves Me

Room 102Courtney Beiter, Coordinator

Preschool (Ages 3-6)

God the CreatorRoom 105

Marie Huffman, Teacher

Early Elementary (Kindergarten through 2nd Grade)Shaping Hearts With Gods Word

Room 101Deborah Will, Teacher

Middle Elementary (3rd

, 4th

, and 5th

Grades)Be Wise and Trust God in His Power

Room 106Becky Hoagland, Teacher

Junior and Senior HighActs of the Apostles

Room 301Nick Hinson, Teacher

Young Ladies Class (8:00 a.m.)The Lies Women/Young Women Believe

Room 306Cassie Bull, Teacher

Ladies Class"God as He Longs for You to See Him"

Room 209Beverly Puckett, Teacher

Mens ClassHearing Gods Word

Room 205

Adult Class1

stPeter

Room 214Brad Seevers, Teacher

Harmony Adult ClassGod Establishes a Faithful People

Room 204Dave Tingler, Teacher

Philothean Adult ClassParables

Room 108

Jim Love, Teacher

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 withus today. We hope you return next week

and bring your friends with you. If you

would please take a few minutes to fill outa Silent Roll Call Card, located on theback of the pew, you can then place it inthe offering plate as it is passed. Thank

you. For more information about our greatchurch, contact our minister, Brad Seeversat [email protected] or call him at

740.550.9882. Have a great week and may

God bless your life.

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 monthis Michael Seidl. Michael completed a

two-year tour of duty at Ramstein AFB inGermany that included six months in

Cyprus. He is the grandson of Nancyeand Dale Rose.

Michael is stationed at Warren AFB,Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Michaels address is:

Michael A. SeidlP.O. Box 22313

Cheyenne, WY 82003
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Core Values...Values central to the life, mission and vision of Fifth Avenu

Church of Christ are:

Christ-Centered WorshipWe make it a priority every Sunday to celebrate Jesus througour music. (Romans 11:36-12:1-2). We focus on Jesus througgrace-based preaching and teaching & understand the Bible

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 Pete

3:8)

Global EvangelismWe 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 MinistryAfter people begin their journey with Jesus, we will equip the

to find a ministry based upon their strengths. We wanteveryone 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.

DiscipleshipWe 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 obedience. In other words, we want to see the things you artaught actually change your lifestyle & your daily decisions

Social ConscienceWe place high value on the sanctity of human life, of Biblic

marriage and morality, and we welcome ethnic diversity (Isai56:7; 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!

Special Thanksgiving

Sermon

Brad Seevers preaching

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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 tosalvation.

Turn (repent) from the sin in yourlife.

Confess your desire to make Jesus theLord 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 youcomeforward 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

youcomplete a series ofCurious classes to help

you better understand what you are

committing to as a member.


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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

A congregational meeting will be held Sunday, December 2, 2012 following eachmorning worship hour. The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers andapprove the budget for 2013.

NOMINEES FOR 2013 ELECTION:

Elders: Mike Cooper, Dave TinglerDeacons: Dale Rose, Josh CzichTrustees: John Baird, Dan Brown, Larry King, George LambertTreasurer: Debbie Cooper*Assistant to the Treasurer: Julie StuckFinancial Secretary: Marg ShumakerMissions Secretary/Treasurer: Patrick WersellSunday School Superintendent: Kathryn Albertson

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS

On December 2, at our annual congregational meeting, our membership will beasked to consider an amendment to our current By-Laws. It is a minor changewhich adds an officer to our administrative structure. To this point, the personwho serves as the backup to our Church Treasurer has been appointed. Weare recommending that this become an elective office approved by thecongregation. It is believed that this is a better arrangement, both for the personserving and the congregation. Therefore, the following amendment is proposed.

ARTICLE IVOFFICERS OF THE CHURCHSection A

(*Add to this section)

5-A Assistant to the Treasurer

ARTICLE IVOFFICERS OF THE CHURCHSection BDuties of Officers

(*Add to this section)

5-A Assistant to the Treasurershall have his/her name appear as thesecondary signature on all church bank accounts and will be authorized to accesssaid accounts in emergencies when the Church Treasurer is disabled or, otherwise,unavailable.

- The Assistant to the Treasurer will chair the Finance Ministry andwill, with the assistance of others appointed by the Elders, lead in the preparationof the annual budget and arrange for the annual auditing of church accounts.


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Christmas Wish Tree

The Christmas Wish Tree is set up in the

parlor. Please choose a gift tag and purchasea gift for a child in a needy family. This is a

wonderful opportunity to spread joy and love onChristmas morning. The children are all fromlocal families that we are sponsoring through

Job and Family Services. They haverequested 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

.