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Devotion by Sue Tingler
Dramatic Presentation by Nancye Rose
Special Music by Cassie Bull and Frances Trimmer
All ladies are asked to bring a plate of cookies, candies, or nuts. Be
sure to dress in Christmas finery for a style show!
A sign-up sheet is on the Womens Ministry bulletin board. Last day
to sign up is November 27th.
Ladies Christmas Tea
Mary, Did You Know?Sunday, December 4th ~ 2:00 p.m.
The ChristianMessenger
November 21, 2011
Fifth Avenue Church of Christ115 W. Fifth Ave.Lancaster, OH 43130740-654-0626e-mail: [email protected]
Brad SeeversSenior Minister(740-550-9882)
David Tingler
Associate Minister
Glen ShadyYouth Minister(740-438-5257)
Sunday Services
1st Worship8:00 a.m.
2nd Worship10:30 a.m.
Bible School9:15am
Evening Worship6:00pm
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
A congregational meeting will be held Sunday, December 4, 2011 following eachmorning worship hour. The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers and appro
the budget for 2012.
Elder: Larry Bussey, Dave TinglerDeacon: Scott Brown, Tim Huffman, Lowell Trimmer, Patrick WersellTrustee: Bill KellyFinancial Treasurer: Deb CooperFinancial Secretary: Marg ShumakerSunday School Superintendent: Kathryn AlbertsonMissions Secretary/Treasurer: Debbi Hoagland
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BITS FROM BRO. DAVE
KEENAGERS TRIP: We have been forced make a change in one of our destinations on thNovember 29 trip. I have discovered that thLongaberger Homestead is closed for the seasoTherefore, our excursion will change, as followWe will visit the Conns Potato Chip FactorOutlet, have lunch at the Tumbleweed Restauraand then visit Zanesville Pottery and the B-WeFactory Outlet. Do remember that we depart 8:10 AM. The factory tour is free, lunch is on yoown and you can spend as much at the other twlocations as you like. The cost will be $3 pperson for transportation. You may make yo payment, by check or cash, at any time. A sig
up sheet remains posted and we will continu
taking stand-bys.
WEDNESDAYS: Our two study groups will not bmeeting this week, November 23, but will returnext week at 10:00 am and 6:30 pm. Our focus, fstudy, will be chapter 9 of II Corinthians.
SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARY
This Sunday, November 27, I will return to ocurrent series on The Hard Sayings of Jesus
This week, our topic will be The UnforgiveabSin. Jesus speaks of this in Matthew 3:28-29 anLuke 12:10. On December 4, we will focus oJesus words of Mark 15:24 and Matthew 27:4where He says, My God, my God, why have yo
forsaken me?
A NOTE OF INTEREST: In our effort to keeyou informed, I would like you to know that checked with our Treasurer, last week, and learne
that, as of November 13, we have $20,657.18 in ovan fund.
FINAL THOUGHT: In the long run the pessimimay be proved right, but the optimist has a betttime on the trip.
SPIRITUAL STATISTICS -November 20, 2011
Sunday School 921st Morning Worship 100
2nd Morning Worship 70Total Morning Worship 170Evening Worship 54
Family Reunion (11/16) 40
Weekly Budget $ 4,471.00Budget Received $ 4,927.95Thanksgiving $ 521.00
Ice Cream $ 35.00Van $ 20.00
SERVING SCHEDULENovember 27, 2011
At the Table 1st Fred Griffith and Patrick Wersell
Serving 1st
Dale Rose, Ray Ayers, Jerry Baker,
Dan Brown
At the Table 2nd Fred Griffith and Tom Puckett
Serving 2nd Dale Rose, Dale Thornton, NedTomlinson, Rod Troutman
Pastor of the week Fred Griffith
PM Deacon Dale Rose
COMMUNION PREPARATION1ST Worship Lori Highfield
2nd Worship Geri Jaynes
GREETERS1ST Worship Ed and Norma George
2nd Worship Larry and Phyllis Bussey
NURSERYSunday School Shirley Marsh and Reta Conrad
2nd Worship Marie Huffman and Kim Seevers
Sunday School Helper Judy Gardner
Visitor Center 1st Worship Mary Alice CoatsVisitor Center 2nd Worship Julie Stuck
SECURITY1ST Worship David WillBible School Carmel Marsh
2nd Worship Jim PuckettEvening Worship Dick Shumaker
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A Note from Brad
Ron Ogden Dorothy Herman Ed and Norma George Jeane Goldfarb
Liz Reed Sharon Britch Pam Dykes Wanda Dickson
Ron Young David Will David Grimm Joe Grabaskas
Anne Watson Rita Balser Hewitt Richard E. Boyer Stacy Byers
Jan Foss Debbie Wright Brenda Adams Our Troops
Melanie and Rick Entler
Prayer Requests .
What a great time of fellowship we enjoyed Sunday evening. The choice of side dishes anddessert that accompanied the turkey and ham was outstanding. You truly out did yourselves. I
want to take this opportunity to say thanks to Lowell and Frances Trimmer for working so hard toprepare the meal. I also give thanks for all those who came early to help get everything set up andfor those who put others first as they served us the food. For all of you who cleaned up during ourprogram or who chipped in and helped clean up after the feast, you are greatly appreciated. It isalways great when Gods people work together. A special thanks also to Scott & Sarah Brown,
Kristin Stuck and Cassie Bull who shared with us musically.
Allow me to also thank Tim Bussey for providing special music yesterday during the first service.It was good to see Tim using his talents for the Lord. He was a joy to work with as his YouthMinister.
I want to thank the Harmony and Philothean classes, and our Life groups for participating in arecent special offering. Your generosity was overwhelming. Praise God for His work in yourlives.
As a reminder, there will be no Wednesday evening electives this week. Please spend this timewith your family as you prepare for Thanksgiving.
With the election of officers rapidly approaching in December, I want to take this time tochallenge you to prayerfully consider who you elect. This is not to be done lightly. One shouldnever vote for someone just because they are a nice guy. Your vote should be based upon first
and foremost ones Christian life. Are they a good ambassador for Christ? Does their attitudereflect the heart of Jesus? How does their life match up to the scriptural qualifications of a leader?This year we find ourselves in a unique situation where we are in need of an additional Elder toserve. Our current Elders and I are recommending something unprecedented when it comes to thisrole in our church. Dave Tingler, who has served faithfully to this church for many years as partof our staff, has agreed to serve as an Elder to help us through a period where we could possibly beleft with only two Elders. This is an interim period of time that he has willingly agreed to fulfill.If you have any questions regarding this matter, feel free to contact myself or Dave, and also thecurrent Elders of Fifth Avenue.
In His Service,Brad Seevers, Ephesians 3:20-21
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Library SundayDecember 4thPreschool thru 5th Grade
Please meet in the classroom area for a Kids SongCelebration. If you wish, come prepared with an
instrument or a favorite song! We will then travel tothe Children's Library (located on the stage - Room116), for a Bible story and Craft Time. Parents are
welcome.
For the future, please mark your calendar ....KidsLibrary Sunday, every other month, on the first Sunday
of the month. The next Library Sunday will beFebruary 5th.
Hope to see you there!
SERVING SCHEDULEDecember 4, 2011At the Table 1st Mike Cooper and Dick Shumaker
Serving 1stLarry King, Ray Coats, Ralph Conrad,
Don Gardner
At the Table 2nd Mike Cooper and Dick Shumaker
Serving 2nd Larry King, Nick Hinson,Patrick Hinson, Neal Rudolph
Pastor of the week Mike Cooper
PM Deacon Larry King
COMMUNION PREPARATION1ST Worship Dan and Janet Brown
2nd Worship Fred Griffith
GREETERS1ST Worship Thea Kallenberg and Judy Smith
2nd Worship Jim and Cindy Cox
NURSERYSunday School Hannah Ross and Courtney Beiter2nd Worship Nick and Tracy Hinson
Sunday School Helper Carolyn May
Visitor Center 1st Worship Shirley AlexanderVisitor Center 2nd Worship Norma Holtom
SECURITY1ST Worship Paul Alexander
Bible School Ray Coats
2nd Worship George Lambert
Evening Worship Jim Puckett
Happy Birthday!
90th Birthday Party
Open House
For Dorothy Herman
Sunday, November 27th
1-5pm
At Dick Hermans home
4705 Blacklick-Eastern Rd,
Baltimore
Special Thanksgiving OfferingYou may still contribute to our special
Thanksgiving offering, which will be used forin-house needsto purchase a folding
machine for the church office, soundequipment, and updating the computers.
Lancaster Community Band andthe Celebration Singers Holiday
Concert
Sunday, December 11, 2011 at
2:00 p.m.Faith Memorial Church
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Wednesday, November 30
Special Worship Night. 6:00-7:30 downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. This event isdesigned for all ages. This is a special opportunity to rub elbows with people from Fifth
Avenue that you normally would not have a chance to. Parents are encouraged toattend with their children.
Sunday, December 4
Destination Unknown for Middle School and High School students. Meet at the churchat 5:45pm as the vans will leave promptly at 6:00pm. Expect to be back at the church
by 9:00pm. Bring $5.00 to spend.
Tuesday, December 6Movie and Game Night at the Shady's. 6:00-9:00pm. For Middle School and High
School Students. Bring a drink or snack to share.
Friday, December 9 (NOTE DATE CHANGE!!)
Elementary Movie Night at the Shady's (1030 Prestige Blvd). Attendees must be inkindergarten through fifth grade. A van will leave the church at 5:45pm for anyonethat wants a ride from there. Otherwise, the event starts at 6:00pm and will end at
8:45pm. The van will drop kids off at the church at 9:00pm.
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
