The Messenger

May 2017

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 9

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

Church Office

Monday: 9am –2pm

Wednesday: 9am –2pm

Thursday: 9am –2pm

fcclemoyne@comcast.net

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Pastor’s Page

“Move Forward & Look

Around”

Well, this month marks my official one year anniversary serving the First Christian Church as Senior Pastor. I know when we began this journey neither of us

were fully clear of all the things God intended for us to accomplish together. Throughout the last 365 days I believe some of Gods plans for our union has progressively been revealed, in light of the various ministry initiatives we have achieved. As I looked forward to the future, seeking Gods insight for future direction; I was drawn to the actions of Jesus Christ while he journeyed with his disciples. It’s no secret Jesus’ major agenda was the establishment and fulfillment of Gods kingdom and kingdom principles on the earth. However, during his missionary journey, Jesus never lost sight of the equally important assignment of taking care of self, and others! Many times our lives and ministry agendas causes us to move at rapid speed. We begin to operate on auto pilot, or with tunnel vision; only seeing what’s in front of us. Taking the necessary moments to stop and care for ourselves and others gradually take a back seat to “more important” responsibilities. Jesus’ actions dictate, both our success and endurance require a necessary balance between our work, our rest, and our observation of others. As we continue moving forward, we must remain diligent about the work God has assigned for our ministry. However, we must also be equally intentional to care for ourselves and those around us. Take the necessary moments to rest and rejuvenate to help reconnect with the divine. Likewise, as we “Move Forward” we must also intentionally “Look around” and build our awareness of other aspects of Gods’ creation. Operating on auto pilot will cause us to begin neglecting the larger picture God is developing right in our midst. Genesis 4:9 states, “Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” He said, “I do not know; am I my brother’s keeper?” 10 And the Lord said, “What have you done?...”

Pastor D. Marie

Regional/National Updates

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MAY SERVING SCHEDULE

May 7, 2017

Elder: Linda Runkle

Diaconate: Lois Haagen, Joyce Arbogast,

& Kelly Manning

Communion: Glenn & Lois Haagen

Greeter: Velma Hughes & Dottie Michels

Acolyte: Amadee Redfeather

May 21, 2017

Elder: Bill Davis

Diaconate: Kelly Manning, Joyce Arbogast,

& David Prediger

Communion: Jane Welsh & Linda Runkle

Greeter: Dottie Michels

Acolyte: Arayah Wiest

May 14, 2017

Elder: Lois Miller

Diaconate: David Prediger, Lynne Weber,

& Deb Anderson

Communion: Joyce Arbogast & Jane

Welsh

Greeter: Jean Trout & Dottie Michels

Acolyte: Aariona Lee

May 28, 2017

Elder: Diana Onstott

Diaconate: Glenn Haagen, Jane Welsh, &

Doria Onstott

Communion: Jane Welsh & Linda Runkle

Greeter: Linda Runkle & Dottie Michels

Acolyte: Amadee Redfeather

WORSHIP MAY

BIRTHDAYS

Mary Pauling—7th

Amadee Redfeather—May 24th

Joyce Arbogast—May 28th

On Sunday, May 28, First Christian

Church will decorate its sanctuary with

RED Geraniums. If you would like to

participate by ordering a Geranium, in

honor or memory of loved ones and

friends or service members, please use

this form to make your selection, attach

your payment and then place in the

offering plate or mail to church office.

Flowers provided by Royer’s.

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Location: Nursery

May 7, 2017: Aariona Lee

May 14, 2017: Diana Onstott

May 21, 2017: Aariona Lee

May 28, 2017: Diana Onstott

Join us to help spread the news about Sunday school To your neighbors and to your friends...

Location: parlor

May 7, 2017: Pastor D. Marie

May 14, 2017: Tom Matthews

May 21, 2017: Pastor D. Marie

May 28, 2017: Tom Matthews

Location: sanctuary

May 7, 2017: Rev. Ed.

May 14, 2017: Pastor D. Marie

May 21, 2017: Rev. Ed.

May 28, 2017: Pastor D. Marie

Location: parlor

May 7, 2017: Tom Matthews

May 21, 2017: Tom Matthews

*Children will be dismissed from Moring Worship for Youth Church

immediately following offering

Adult Sunday School

books are available for

order for only $2.50.

Please contact the front

office to place an order!

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Mary S:

Jenny, Norie, Rob B., Ben, Nancy, Van, Baby Reed, Art P.

Linda R:

Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Layton, Joanne Hubert

Joan K:

Nancy, Franks Family, Peter, Harold’s Grandson, Harold, Jody, Joyce, David

Dottie M:

Betty

Jean T:

Clyde Smiley

Diana O:

Ken, Sammy Fisher, Hannah, Donald and Doria, Donnie, Jeff

Mary P:

Toni Jones & Family, Jewell Willis & family, Paulette & John

Christine L:

Valarie, Peter, & Conrad, Rev. Andrew & Family, Greg K., Tina & Bill, Lakota’s

Lynne W:

Ken Weber

Lois M:

Joanne Hubert

Pat S:

Terry , Paul, Rosemary

Michael M:

Hen Miller

Kelly M:

Carl Manning, Ben

Colleen F:

Mary Jane

Sophie M:

Mrs. Auriemma

Joanne H:

Jim High

Ginger M:

Jim Jordan, Ann, Heidi Taylor,

Arayah W:

Teacher & Baby

Doria O:

Bob Johnson

Brenda N:

Nash Atkins, Jess Kitch, Aurora Kin, Cassady Atkins

Barb P:

Ruth Bailey,

FCC:

Chris, Uncle Bill, Scott Boltz, Harold & Joan, Family of Mary Miller, Family of

Philip Knickerbocker, Bryan Eldridge & Family, David P., Goudy/Frey Family,

Nancy Haubrich

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OUTREACH

Cub Scout Pack 442:

What an exciting month it has been! We had our Blue and Gold and

a wonderful Cross Over service. We also had our first adult team

meeting to begin to plan for NEXT year! In addition to that, we have

an exciting summer scheduled with fishing, camping, a trip to an

observatory and the first part of the Gettysburg Hike scheduled. If

you would like to tag along, just talk to Diana!

We are gearing up for our huge camping trip in May! We

will also have our awards and bridging ceremony on May

25th at 6:30. We would love to have you join us. We are

finishing up some work on our Silver and Bronze awards

and the rest of our badges. This summer we will still be active, and

looking forward to joining the cub scouts keeping the Giving Shed full

and doing other community service projects too!

“Giving Shed”

Check out the NEW “GIVING SHEDS”!

Thanks to Tommy & Molly Kelly, we will

now be able to provide nonperishable food

and personal care items to the community!

The Cub Scout Pack 442, First Christian

Church Girl Scouts, and FCC members will

be working to keep it well stocked and

available for use! The kids had a great time

building them too! Donations of

Nonperishable food and personal care items

would be greatly appreciated! You can add

them directly to the shed if you would like,

or give them to Diana Onstott on Sunday

mornings.

“Read and Read and Read Some more!

(R. Dahl)

“My Free Library”

Is in need of Books for children.

Suggested authors are: Roald Dahl, E.

B. White, Beverly Cleary, CS Lewis, and

HA Rey

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OUTREACH (continued)

Income and Expenses

Month of March

Congregational Offerings Received $2,934.00

Easter $ 400.00

Fund Raiser $ 705.00

Misc. $ 419.00

Total $4,458.00

Reserve Fund $8,000.00

Interest from Trust Fund $4,496.00

Bills Received and Paid $10,067.00

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Weekly updates on

worship and happenings

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Sunday, May 28th

Memorial Day Worship Service

On Sunday, May 28th we will be honoring our service men

and women who have sacrificed their lives for the safety and

protection of our country. This is a great time of pay tribute to

those individuals in your family.

Mothers Day is Sunday May 14, 2017

Mothers come in many different packages! Join us as we honor the lives and memory of

moms, grand moms, aunts, sisters, and caregivers who’ve taken on the responsibility of

nurturing, loving, and supporting us throughout our lives.

“Raise your Voice, Raise Awareness”

Mental Health Awareness Sunday

May 28, 2017

Throughout the Month of May Pastor D. Marie will engage

in a sermon series centered around mental health topics. On

the last Sunday of the month join us with your family,

friends, and caregivers too for a special mental health

worship service, as a show of solidarity and support of our loved ones living with mental

health challenges. We are striving to create a safe worship atmosphere free of stigma that

empowers others to raise their voices and raise awareness, for all of Gods children!

We are called to be compassionate, rejoice in hope, care for the needs of others, and

weep with those who weep...Romans 12:9-15

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May 2017

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2

Cub Scouts

Lions

Tigers

Bears

Wolf and

Webelos

3 12:00

Noon & 7 PM

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Girl Scout

Troops

21690 and

12084

6:30 pm

5 6

7

9:15 AM: Sunday

School

10:15 AM:

Worship with

Youth Church

Ministry Planning

after worship

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Girl Scout

Troops

21685

20689

6:30 pm

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Cub Scouts

Lions

Tigers

Bears

Wolf and

Webelos

6:30 pm

10 12:00

Noon & 7 PM

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12

13

14

Mothers Day

9:15 AM: Sunday

School

10:15 AM:

Worship

Finance after church

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16

17 12:00

Noon & 7 PM

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Girl Scout

Troops

21690 and

12084

6:30 pm

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20

21

9:15 AM: Sunday

School

10:15 AM:

Worship

Youth Church

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Girl Scout

Troops

21685

20689

6:30 pm

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24 12:00

Noon & 7 PM

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Girl Scout

Bridging and

Awards

Ceremony!

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27

28

Mental Health

Awareness Sunday &

Memorial Sunday

9:15 AM:

Sunday School

10:15 AM:

Worship

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30

31 12:00

Noon & 7 PM

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First Christian Church

Disciples of Christ

442 Hummel Ave,

Lemoyne, PA 17043

PH: 717-763-4537

www.lemoynedisciples.org

May 2017

“Speaking My Mind” sessions will reconvene beginning Wednesday May 3rd to its

normal schedule of 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM.

Beginning Thursday, June 15th, FACE-2-FACE Ministries will begin a new “Faith &

Recovery” program. In partnership with Just for Today Veterans Recovery House

in Lemoyne, we will host a weekly Faith & Recovery Bible study. This weekly bible

study will be open to anyone interested in finding biblical ways to strengthen

their faith while in the recovery journey. Classes will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.