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    Christmas Eve ServiceSaturday, December 24th at 7:00 p.m.

    Christmas WorshipSunday, December 25th at 10:00 a.m.(one combined family worship service)

    Nursery, Hosanna, and SundaySchool will be suspended so the

    entire family can worship together

    Brad SeeversSenior Minister

    (740-550-9882)

    David TinglerAssociate Minister

    Glen ShadyYouth Minister

    (740-438-5257)

    The Christian MessengerFifth Avenue Church of Christ115 W. Fifth Ave.

    Lancaster, OH 43130740-654-0626December 19, 2011

    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!

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    SPIRITUAL STATISTICSDecember 18, 2011

    Sunday School 771st Morning Worship 102

    2nd Morning Worship 83Total Morning Worship 185Evening Worship 38

    Family Reunion (12/14) 46

    Weekly Budget $ 4,471.00Budget Received $ 5,524.00

    Christmas $ 160.00Food Pantry $ 20.00Poinsettias $ 205.00Book Nook $ 8.50

    SERVING SCHEDULEDecember 25, 2011

    (combined family worship at 10:00 am)

    At the Table Fred Griffith and Tom Puckett

    ServingLarry King, Dale Thornton,

    Ned Tomlinson, Rod Troutman

    Pastor of the week Fred Griffith

    COMMUNION PREPARATIONDan and Janet Brown

    GREETERSJim and Bev Puckett

    VISITOR CENTERCindy Cox

    SECURITYGeorge Lambert

    BITS FROM BRO. DAVE

    KEENAGERS EVENTS: Our next event coming in January. Watch for announcements.

    WEDNESDAYS: Our 10:00 AM and 6:30 PMstudy groups will be meeting on December 21 bwe will dismiss for December 28. This week

    focus is chapter 12. On January 4, we wcomplete the current study of II Corinthians.

    SUNDAY EVENINGS IN THE SANCTUARYI have decided to continue the Hard Sayings Jesus series through the month of January. Wwill not be meeting on December 25. However, wwill resume on January 1 with a look at Luke 22:3and The Case for Conceal-Carry. On January we will examine Physical Mutilation for the Sak

    of the Kingdom based on sayings of Jesus found Matthew 5:29 and 19:12.

    GIANT PRINT BIBLES: Once again, I have ohand, a supply of GIANT PRINT Bibles. They asoft cover in the new International Version and wsell for $12.50. You may purchase one bcontacting me or stopping by the church office. you want to pay by check, make the check payabto me.

    FINAL THOUGHT: You can patch a pair of panor a shirt or a reputation, but its pretty hard keep the patch from showing.

    Merry Christmas and aBlessed New Year!From the Church Staff

    Brad SeeversDave TinglerGlen ShadyDebbi HoaglandDale Thornton

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    End of the Year PartyDecember 30, 2011

    6:00pm - 11:30pm

    Winter Wonderland PartyJanuary 13, 2012

    5:30pm - 9:00pm

    This event is for any student in 6th-12thgrade and will basically be a half night lock-in. A meal will be served. A few dollars perperson is appreciated. If you would like tohelp or have any questions, please contact

    Glen Shady.

    New address

    Juanita Harmon

    963 Prestige Blvd. Apt. 218

    Lancaster, OH 43130

    Special Christmas Offering

    The Christmas offering will be sent to CincinnatiChristian University to be used in their Beyondthe Walls campaign for campus renovations ofcurrent buildings, construction of a LeadershipCenter, funding of new preaching scholarships,

    and additional funding to existing scholarships.

    Something new for 2012

    Beginning January 1st, we will no longer produce abulletin and a newsletter separately. Rather thanbeing redundant, this will allow us to be better

    stewards of the financial resources that God entruststo us at Fifth Avenue. We will combine the two anddistribute them on Sunday mornings for all to enjoy.This means there will be no newsletter distributed on

    Mondays. This newsletter/bulletin will be madeavailable on Friday on our webpage and Sunday

    mornings as our hard copy.

    Thank you

    Thanks to everyone who attended my 90th birthdayparty. It was a very enjoyable day and friends were

    there whom I have not seen in many years. Aspecial thanks also for the many cards and gifts.

    ~ Dorothy Herman

    Manythanks to Brad Seevers, Lowell Trimmer, JoeHoagland, Scott Brown, Tom Puckett, Fred Griffith,Earl Chambers, and Joe Haley for moving me on up.

    What a great job you all did! You are so muchappreciated. I am blessed to be a member of the5th Avenue Church of Christ family. MayGod Bless

    each of you! Visitors welcome!~ Juanita Harmon

    Apologetics ClassGlen Shady will be teaching a series onapologetics starting January 1, 2012. This is

    an adult class that will meet in room 214.1 Peter 3:15 says, "Always being prepared tomake a defense to anyone who asks you for a

    reason for the hope that is in you." (ESV,italics added) The Greek word for defense

    here is apologia and that is the general scopeof this class. We will look at scripture,

    philosophy, and science to see how we can

    defend our faith to others in a way that canconstructively bring them closer to God.

    For elementary students (PreK - 5th Grade)Wear a wintery sweater, tie, hat, or pj's tothis exciting evening. We will be playinggames, doing crafts, and learning lessonsthat all have to do with this frigid time ofyear. A meal will be served. If you wouldlike to help or have any questions, please

    contact Glen Shady.

    Winter Address for Nancy Speakman:

    Labelle Woods RV Resort

    620 Main Street

    Labelle, FL 33935

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

    Avenue Church of Christ are:

    Christ-Centered WorshipWe make it a priority every Sunday to celebrate Jesus

    through our music. (Romans 11:36-12:1-2). We focus oJesus through grace-based preaching and teaching &

    understand the Bible is 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 protect the unity of Christ's Church. (Romans 12:16; 1

    Peter 3:8)

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

    them to find a ministry based upon their strengths. Wwant everyone to serve in some capacity. (1 Corinthian

    12:12-27) We also want His church to be the livingevidence of His love and power to the world.

    DiscipleshipWe do not want you to "get religion" here at Fifth AvenChurch of Christ in Lancaster. We are all about teachinyou that Jesus seeks a daily relationship with Him throu

    a life of obedience. In other words, we want to see thethings you are taught actually change your lifestyle &

    your daily decisions.

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

    Biblical marriage and morality, and we welcome ethnidiversity (Isaiah 56:7; Philippians 2:15-16).

    SERVING SCHEDULEJanuary 1, 2012At the Table 1

    st Larry Bussey and Dick Shumaker

    Serving 1st

    Larry King, Ray Ayers, Jerry Baker,Richard Boyer

    At the Table 2nd

    Tom Puckett and Ned Tomlinson

    Serving 2nd

    Larry King, Mike Bussey,Josh Czich, Nick Hinson

    Pastor of the week Larry Bussey

    PM Deacon Larry King

    COMMUNION PREPARATION1ST Worship Ray and Margie Ayers

    2nd Worship Norma Holtom

    GREETERS

    1ST Worship Ruth Andrews and Jeanne Noble

    2nd Worship George and Alberta Ellis

    NURSERY

    Sunday School Margie Ayers and Hannah Ross

    2

    nd

    Worship Samantha Hendricks and Jean Azbell

    Sunday School Helper Carolyn May

    Visitor Center 1st Worship Sue TinglerVisitor Center 2nd Worship Marie Huffman

    SECURITY

    1ST Worship Paul Alexander

    Bible School Carmel Marsh

    2nd Worship George Lambert

    Evening Worship Jim Puckett

    OFFERING ENVELOPES AND

    CALENDARS FOR 2012

    Offering envelopes and calendars for 2012 areavailable in the parlor. If you do not currentlyreceive offering envelopes and would like to,please contact Marg Shumaker or the church

    office.

    Pam Dykes Luriene Hoyt Jeane Goldfarb Mark Conrad

    Liz Reed Sharon Britch Dorothy Henderly Wanda Dickson

    Ron Young Anne Watson Dorothy Herman Donnie James

    Ron Ogden David Grimm Bruno Dipietrio Reta Conrad

    Jan Foss Debbie Wright Becky Wiley s Family Our Troops

    Family of Suzanne Hart Ed and Norma George Mary Marsh

    PrayerRequests

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    A Note from BradMerry Christmas everyone! Allow me to say thanks for those who serve here; every Staff person, every leadevery teacher, every nursery worker, every greeter, musicians and singers, the list is too numerous to continue. EveSunday people give of themselves to accomplish so much. Many things are done behind the scenes that most of ywould never know about. Keep up the good work.

    I also want to say thank you for everyone who has been generous to my family during this Christmas seaso

    Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. It is truly a joy to serve this church.

    Special note:

    Our Christmas Eve service will start at 7:00 PM. It is going to be a wonderful opportunity for the whofamily to prepare their minds for Christmas day as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Whave some very special musicians, Eli & Sam Maffit who will share instrumentally with us. We also hasomething special planned for our children of the church. I want to encourage our preschool aelementary parents to join us as Glen will call your children to the stage for a reading of The CripplLamb. You will be glad you attended.

    On Christmas morning, please note we have intentionally planned so you could spend time early in the dwith your family. We do hope you will plan to also spend time with your spiritual family as we worshtogether in one service @ 10:00 AM. We are calling this, An Old-Fashioned Christmas Day. As we sifamiliar carols and read the Christmas story together, we will truly honor the Christ child. There will be Power Point, and there will be no frills. We simply want to keep things simple and honor Jesus.

    Life Groups begin the week of January 15-21. You will have three options to consider as you continue to growyour faith and seek to become a totally devoted follower of Christ. They are:

    Sunday Night @ 6:00 PM - Forgotten God We will discover the role of the Holy Spirit in your life ahopefully assist you in recognizing His daily presence to get you through the day to day challenges. We wmeet at Tim & Marie Huffmans. This group will be led by Brad.

    Monday Night @ 7:00 PM - Joy in Christ: A study of the book of Philippians This group will dochapter by chapter study of this book of the Bible. Scott Brown will facilitate the group and the study wbe held at Larry & Phyllis Busseys .

    Tuesday Night @ 6:30 PM. - Mens fraternity. Our first study is entitled: What Men Need Hear. More to come later.

    In His Service,Brad Eph. 3:20-21

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    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

    ABC Memory VersesThis week the children's and youth ministries will be making a strong focus on memory work. The main

    foundation of this effort will be our ABC verses. Whether you are a parent, worker, or just interested congregan

    it would be a great support to the kids and teens for you to take on the challenge of memorizing these verses.

    A. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23)B. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved (Acts 16:31)C.

    Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right (Ephesians 6:1)D. Depart from evil, and do good (Psalm 34:14)

    E. Even a child is known by his actions (Proverbs 20:11)F. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23)G. God is love (I John 4:8)H. How awesome is the LORD Most High (Psalm 47:2)I. I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies (John 11:25)J. Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me(John

    14:6)

    K. Keep your tongue from evil (Psalm 34:13)L. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strengt

    (Mark 12:30)M. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge (2 Samuel 22:3)N. No one can serve two masters (Matthew 6:24)O. O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever (Psalm 118:1)P. Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God (Psalm 147:1)Q. Quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools (Ecclesiastes 9:17)R. Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you

    will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38)

    S. Seek the Lord while He may be found (Isaiah 55:6)T. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me (Matthew 11:29)U.

    Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. (Psalm 127:1)V. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name (John 16:23)

    W. When I am afraid, I will trust in You (Psalm 56:3)X. Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves (2 Corinthians 13:5)Y. You are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14)Z. Zion heard, and was glad (Psalm 97:8)