The Messenger

December 2018

Pastor’s Page 2

Ministry Planning

Worship 3

Birthday/anniversary 3

Christian Education 4

Prayers 5

Outreach 6

Church Business 7

Upcoming Events 8

Calendar 11

Inside This Issue

Senior Pastor: D. Marie Tribble, MDiv., MAR

Organist: Mary E. Snyder

First Christian Church

Disciples of Christ

442 Hummel Ave,

Lemoyne, PA 17043

717-763-4537

www.lemoynedisciples.org

Rebecca VanLenten

Church Office

Monday: 10am - 3pm

Wednesday: 10am - 3pm

Thursday: 10am - 3pm

fcclemoyne@comcast.net

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Pastor’s Page

“More to the Story”

Sometimes you can be so familiar

with something that you overlook a

very important detail that helps to

bring everything into better

perspective. The same can be said

about the narrative of Jesus birth.

The season of Advent is our time of expectation and

anticipation, where we intentionally celebrate

Emmanuel coming to rescue the world again.

Unfortunately many of our narratives overlook a

significant truth associated with the world the

Christmas story.

There is more to the story.

When Christ was born there was calm surrounding

Mary and Joseph as they celebrated the birth of the

Prince of Peace. However, shortly after others wept

due to an insecure political leaders sanction of death

for thousands of innocent children, following God

instruction for Mary and Joseph to flee to Egypt to

take refuge.

Embedded within the Christmas narratives of joy,

hope, peace, and salvation, is also the narrative of

refugees fleeing to another geographical location.

Refugees who receive hospitality, and protection

instead of death due to political conflict. As we

begin our Advent journey let us not stop at what we

think we know, but take time to examine the details

of the holy birth and all Jesus teaches us when he

enters the world.

Matthew 2:14-15 states, Then Joseph got up, took

the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt,

and remained there until the death of Herod. This

was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord

through the prophet, “Out of Egypt I have called my

son.”

Pastor D. Marie

Regional News

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WorshipWorshipWorship December’s Serving Schedule

12/212/2 Elder: Diana Onstott

Diaconate: Glenn & Lois Haagen &

Ginger Matthews

Communion: Lois Haagen

Greeter: Ron Nutter

Acolyte: Savannah Plaza

12/912/9 Elder: Linda Runkle

Diaconate: Glenn & Lois Haagen &

Ginger Matthews

Communion: Lois Haagen

Greeter: Linda Runkle

Acolyte: Anna Nutter

12/1612/16 Elder: Melissa Ford

Diaconate: Brenda Nutter, Deb

Anderson & Doria Onstott

Communion: Jane Welsh

Greeter: Ginger Matthews

Acolyte: Aarica Lee

12/2312/23 Elder: Bill Davis

Diaconate: Tom Matthews, Barb

Plaza & Doria Onstott

Communion: Jane Welsh

Greeter: Heather Wiest

Acolyte: Arayah Wiest

12/3012/30 Elder: Mary Pauling

Diaconate: Glenn & Lois Haagen,

Ginger Mathews

Communion: Diana & Doria Onstott

Greeter: Lois Haagen

Acolyte: Aarica Lee

December Birthday’s

& Anniversaries A very Happy Birthday to:

Bill Goudy - December 6th

Rev. D. Marie - December 15th

Linda Runkle - December 19th

Aariona Lee - December 28th

Aaron Lee - December 28th

Dottie Michels - December 30th

Happy Anniversary to Ken &

Debbie Holler on December

9th!!!

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Christian Education

December 3: Aariona Lee

December 9: Aariona Lee

December 16: Aariona Lee

December 23: Aariona Lee

December 30: No Sunday School

Early Disciples Class Location: Nursery

December 3: Melissa Ford

December 9: Tom Matthews

December 16: Melissa Ford

December 23: Tom Matthews

December 30: No Sunday School

Junior Disciples Class Location: Parlor

December 3: MIT Aarica Smith-Maynor

December 9: MIT Marion Smith Jr.

December 16: Rev. D. Marie Tribble

December 23: Min. Teresa Vines

December 30: No Sunday School

Adult Disciples Class Location: Piano Room

Youth Church Location: Parlor

December 2: Tom Matthews

December 16: Tom Matthews

*Children will be dismissed from Morning Worship for Youth

Church immediately following the offering.

1st & 3rd Sundays of the Month

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If you have a prayer request please contact the

church office either by phone or email.

Prayer Requests

Mary S. Dottie M., Betty, Jennifer, Marilyn, Helen, Jack, Janice, Molly, Mel U. Chris M.

Linda R. Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Kathy

Joan K. Nancy, Heather, Margaret, Linda L.

Dottie M. Betty

Jean T. Clyde Smiley & Bert Levarto

Diana O. Hannah, Doria, Ann, Brooke, Levi, Lincoln & Shannon.

Mary P. Toni Jones & Family, Jewel Willis & Family, Aaron & Pastor D., William,

Frank.

JoAnn H. Jim High

Ginger M. Heidi T., The Christy Family, Norma & Family & Sharon B.

Tom M. Claudia, Ginger’s Father, Betty

Bill D. Pastor Grace

Harold T. Michael, Joan

Pastor D. Bill D., Joan & Harold, Mary Lynne W., Rev. Heather S. & Hannah,

Aaron & Aariona

Brenda N. Mom & Dad

Todd Mom

Bryon William & Frances

Lois H. Elsie

Heather W. Dana V. & Brother and Sister in law

Lois M. Jeff

Eric K. Theron K. . Mom & Dad

Marion S. Pastor Chris

Deb A. Tom & Friend Deb

FCC Tom & Linda R., Scott Boltz, Bryan E. & Family, Ken W., Mary Lynne W.,

Goudy/Frey Family, Nancy H.

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Sponsored by: FCC Cub Scouts

OutreachOutreachOutreach The Giving Shed

Thank you all for the donation to The Giving Shed.

Please still bring in donations throughout the month of

December. We could use especially personal care

items. We appreciate your generosity.

Shopping on Amazon for Christmas this year?

Amazon will donate part of your purchase back

to FCC. Type in the link below and sign in like you

normally would. It’s that easy! Note: you must go

to the link each time you want to make a

purchase.

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1604742

Amazon Smile

Here’s a way to give a gift and bless FCC at the same

time. FCC can receive money every time you go to the

grocery store. Just pre-purchase gift cards from the

church and FCC will receive 5% of everything you

spend. There are Giant, Karns & Weis gift cards. For

more information or to purchase gift cards please

contact Diana O.

Grocery Card Fundraiser

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Church Business Church Business Church Business

Income & Expenses Income & Expenses Income & Expenses

Congregational Offerings Received $2,088.01

Miscellaneous $ 35.00

Reconciliation $ 29.00

Total $2,152.01

Bills Received and Paid $6,424.81

Advent DevotionalsAdvent DevotionalsAdvent Devotionals

The devotionals have arrived and can be

picked up from the information table.

This years Advent devotional is

“The Living Gospel” By Greg Kandra

Month of OctoberMonth of OctoberMonth of October

Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service

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Events Events Events Disciples Women’s Ministries

Lunch with the Pastor Wednesday, December 19th at 12 noon

This Month’s Location: Perkins Restaurant

7 Erford Road, Lemoyne

Please RSVP by Monday, Dec. 17th to the Church Office

New Membership Party New Membership Party New Membership Party

Join us on Sunday, December 16th following

worship for a fun time of fellowship.

POSTPONED

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Local EventsLocal EventsLocal Events

Check

out these

Local

Events!

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Highlights from November

Spaghetti

Dinner &

Basket

Raffle

Disciples

Women’s

Ministry Kick

Off

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DECEMBER 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Decorating the

Church for

Christmas

9 - 12 noon

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Sunday School 9:15

Worship 10:15 & Youth Church

Christmas Party after worship

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9

Sunday School 9:15

Worship 10:15

Finance Mtg & DWM, after worship

10 11 12 13 14 15

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Sunday School 9:15

Worship 10:15 & Youth Church

New Member Party, after worship

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Lunch with the Pastor

12 Noon at Perkins

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Sunday School 9:15

Worship 10:15

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Christmas Eve

Candlelight Service

7:00 pm

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Worship 10:15

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7:00 pm

7:00 pm

7:00 pm

7:00 pm

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First Christian Church

Disciples of Christ

442 Hummel Ave,

Lemoyne, PA 17043

PH: 717-763-4537

www.lemoynedisciples.org

December 2018