The Messenger
November 2017
Pastor’s Page 2 Ministry Planning Worship 3
Birthday/anniversary 3
Christian Education 4
Prayers 5
Outreach 6
Church Business 8
Upcoming Events 9
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: 12pm - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 3pm
Our Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Raffle just got even
better! This year we are partnering with the Central
Pennsylvania Blood Bank. We still need everyone's support
to make this annual Fundraiser a success!
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Pastor’s Page
“Permission to Remember”
November always brings me joy
because it a month that gives me
“Permission to Remember”. In
my life November 1st was
always a significant day because
it was my grandmothers birthday. Nannie Delores
was her name and I was her name sake because I
was her first granddaughter. She taught me early
November 1st was no average day, in addition to
celebrating her birthday it was also All Saints Day, a
day set aside to remember the saints.
“Remember the Saints”
As a young Catholic School student, veneration of
the Saints became as normal to me as is saying the
Lord’s Prayer is to a young Disciple of Christ. As
time progressed many of the rituals I learned in
Catholic school became obsolete, however my love,
respect and adoration for the “Remembering the
Saints” associated with Christian History remained.
What better way to start November which is
typically always partnered with a thematic focus of
giving thanks, than to take the first day of the month
to pay homage and say thanks to those significant
individuals within our Christian history.
“Remember Who”
Over the years I’ve realized “Remembering Who”
can many times get lost in our interpretation of
history. We must never lose site that history not only
tells us “what” but it also tells us “who”. It’s our
responsibility as faithful believers to be willing to
take a moment to do critical reflect on “who” has
contributed to our lives. We’re all standing on the
shoulders of many great individuals who’ve
sacrificed much and no longer live to reap the
benefits. “Who” are these individuals? “Who” are
the saints in your history who’ve paved the way in
your life? Was it a grandmother, a veteran, a fellow
Christian, a friend, or maybe even a stranger? There
is no better time than now to take a moment to
express some gratitude. Maybe even take a
moment to introduce a member of a younger
generation to someone they’ve never met, but
definitely should know. The “Permission to
Remember” is a repetitive gift November brings to us
all. Do it now while you have time.
“The Clock of Life is wound but once, and no man
has the power to tell just when the hands will stop, At
late or early hour. Now is the only time we own;
Love, life, toil with a will; Do not wait until
tomorrow, For the Clock May then be still.” - Will
Roberts, Live, Love, & Toil
The Bible States in Ecclesiastes 3:1, “There is a time
for everything, and a season for every activity under
the heavens
Pastor D. Marie
A Word from the Regional Minister
& President
Notice of Regional Mailing Address Change
Mail has moved slowly to the Regional Office due to continuing to use of a forwarding order with the US Post Office. Therefore, please take note (and share this Information with any who might have cause to mail to us) that the Greensburg post office box is now closed, All mail for the Region or the Regional Minister needs to go directly to:
Christian Church in Pennsylvania
1402 Washington Ave. Parkersburg, WV 26101
Marianna Church Hosts Opioids Conversation
OPEN COMMUNITYFORUM
ADDICTION AND THE OPIOID CRISIS
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
First Christian Church,
27 Barnard Street,
Marianna, Pennsylvania
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NOVEMBER SERVING SCHEDULE
November 5, 2017
Elder: Bill Davis
Diaconate: Jane Welsh, Joyce Arbogast &
Lois Haagen
Communion: Joyce Arbogast
Greeter: Christine Lex
Acolyte: Aarica Lee
Worship November 12, 2017
Elder: Diana Onstott
Diaconate: Doria Onstott, David Prediger
& Ken Onstott
Communion: Joyce Arbogast
Greeter: Joyce Arbogast
Acolyte: Anna Nutter
November 19, 2017
Elder: Linda Runkle
Diaconate: Joyce Arbogast, Glenn Haagen
and Deb Anderson
Communion: Jane Welsh & Linda Runkle
Greeter: Linda Runkle
Acolyte: Savannah Plaza
November 26, 2017
Elder: Lois Miller
Diaconate: Glenn Haagen, Lois Haagen &
Jane Welsh
Communion: Jane Welsh & Linda Runkle
Greeter: Ginger Matthews
Acolyte: Arayah Wiest
Kelly Manning - November 2nd Frank Hughes - November 21st
Mary Snyder - November 6th Joseph Frey - November 22nd
Glenn Haagen - November 8th Leon Smith Jr. - November 26th
Joan Kain - November 12th
Happy Birthday!
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Location: parlor
NOVEMBER 5: Tom Matthews
November 19: Tom Matthews
*Children will be dismissed from Moring Worship for Youth Church immediately following
offering
LOCATION: SANCTUARY
NOVEMBER 5, 2017: Rev. Ed
NOVEMBER 12, 2017: Pastor D. Marie
NOVEMBER 19, 2017: Rev. Ed
NOVEMBER 26, 2017: Pastor D. Marie Youth
Church
LOCATION: PARLOR
NOVEMBER 5, 2017: Pastor D. Marie
NOVEMBER 12, 2017: Tom Matthews
NOVEMBER 19, 2017: Pastor D. Marie
NOVEMBER 26, 2017: Tom Matthews
Don’t miss our Sunday School Series “Real Relationships”
Christian Education
Early Disciples Class
LOCATION: NURSERY NOVEMBER 5, 2017: Aariona Lee
NOVEMBER 12, 2017: Aariona Lee
NOVEMBER 19, 2017: Aariona Lee
NOVEMBER 26, 2017: Aariona Lee
Junior Disciples Class
Adult Disciples Class
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Mary S:
Art P., Jane B., Randy. & Christy S., Dick & Barb F., Marcy K., Janet K., Julia, Glen H. Frank H., Beverly
B., Jo-Ann & Family & Dottie M.
Linda R: Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Layton, Pat & Rowland
Zimmerman, Cathi & Friends & Janet
Joan K: Nancy, Heather, Margaret & Harold
Dottie M:
Betty
Jean T: Clyde Smiley, Bert Levarto & Kent
Diana O:
Ken, Hannah, Doria, Ann N., Donald & Diana
Mary P: Toni Jones & Family, Jewell Willis & family, Physical Therapist, Lisa, Michael & Brittany
Christine L:
Valarie, Peter, & Conrad, Tina, Bill, Lakota’s, & Aj
Pat S:
Terry , Paul, Rosemary & Wayne
Michael M: Hen Miller
JoAnn H: Jim High
Tom & Ginger M:
Jim Jordan, Ann, Ginger, Heidi Taylor, & Christy Family, Jim, Mother & Claudia
Doria O:
Bob Johnson
Brenda N: Nash Atkins, Jess Kitch, Aurora, Cassidy Atkins &
Donna
Barb P: Ruth Bailey
Bill D:
Pastor Grace, Margaret & Granddaughter
Harold T: Michael
Lois H:
Family of Carol S.
David P: Fred
Kaylee W:
Senora Green
Velma H: Brenda & The Smiley’s
Pastor D: Teresa V.
June C: Dave M.
Angela P: Elizabeth
FCC:
Scott Boltz, Bryan Eldridge & Family, Goudy/Frey Family, Nancy Haubrich, Ken Weber, Mary
- Lynne Weber, David P. & Cindy Greenling
Prayer Requests
We will be making Advent Devotionals
available to congregants in the next few
weeks at no cost. There will be more
information to follow in future bulletins.
Advent Devotionals 2017
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Grocery Card Fundraiser
Please remember the church can receive money every time you go to the Grocery
store. Just pre-purchase gift cards from the church and they will receive 5% of
everything you spend!
Weis, Karns & Giants cards are available.
Please see Diana Onstott to set up a standing order or purchase
them today. Also contact the church office for more information.
Outreach
These would make great Christmas gifts!
Pie Sale Order & Money Due November 17th by 8:00pm Pick Up November 21st at 6:30pm at FCC
$6.00 Choose from Pumpkin, Chocolate & Apple
$6.00 $7.00
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Outreach Continued Community Trick or
Treat 2017
Lemoyne Historical Society Meeting Here’s a few pictures
from Monday nights
Historical Society
Meeting Pastor D. Marie & David Prediger with
US Representative Sheryl Delozier
Here’s a look at the Loom that has been
refurbished by our own David Prediger
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Weekly updates on worship and happenings
Church Business
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: First Christian Church
MAIL TO: 442 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne PA 17043
NUMBER OF POINSETTIAS (5-6 blooms) ________ x $10.00 = _______
FLOWER COLOR: RED _______WHITE_______ JINGLE BELL _______
Dedication: “These poinsettias are placed” (please choose one per plant)
( ) In loving memory of____________________________________________
by__________________________________________________________
( ) In honor of ___________________________________________________
by__________________________________________________________
( ) In celebration of the Birth of our Christ
by__________________________________________________________
( ) I will not be picking up my flower. -If you are donating your flowers to a homebound member, it
would help greatly if you would deliver it. If you need assistance in doing so, please let your elder
know.
NAME: ______________________________ PHONE: ____________________
AMOUNT PAID: $ ____________________
For Christmas, First Christian Church will decorate its sanctuary with
Poinsettias. If you would like to participate by ordering Poinsettias in
honor or memory of loved ones and friends, 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
Flowers and Gifts. There will be Order forms on the Information Table.
Poinsettias 2017
ORDER DEADLINE IS
WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 30 - PLEASE
BE PROMPT
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Sponsored by: FCC Cub Scouts
We will be having Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables,
Rolls, and of course pies and other yummy desserts!!!!
Family & Friends you are invited to our
Thanksgiving Dinner
Sunday, November 19th
12:30 pm
Sunday, November 5th
Immediately Following
Worship
Join us on Sunday, November 5th for
the Board Meeting to vote on the 2018
Budget.
Upcoming Events
Special Congregational Meeting
Sunday, November 19th
Immediately Following
Worship
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship Includes Youth Church Special Budget Meeting after worship
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Cub Scout
Pack Meeting
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9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship Finance Meeting after worship
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9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship Includes Youth Church Congregational Meeting after worship
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7:00 pm
JFT 7:00pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Girl Scout
Meeting
Girl Scout
Meeting
Girl Scout
Meeting
Cub Scout
Meeting
Tiger, Wolf,
Bear, Webelos
7:00 pm
Church Office
Closed
Thanksgiving
Eve Service
7:00 pm Thanksgiving
Dinner 12:30 pm
9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship
Cub Scout
Meeting
Lion, Tiger,
Wolf, Bear,
Webelos
JFT 7:00pm