The Messenger

JANUARY 2017

First Christian Church

Disciples of Christ

442 Hummel Ave,

Lemoyne, PA 17043

717-763-4537

www.lemoynedisciples.org

Church Office: Hours TBD

Pastor D. Marie Tribble is

available by

phone 717-763-4537

or email at

fcclemoyne@comcast.net

Pastor’s Page 2

Ministry Planning

Worship 3

Christian Education 4

Prayers 5

Birthday/anniversary 5

Outreach 6

Upcoming Events 8

Church Business 8

Calendar 9

Inside This Issue

Senior Pastor: D. Marie Tribble

Organist: Mary E. Snyder

COUNTDOWN TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

It’s official we are offering

weekly Sunday School for all ages!

Join us at 9:15 am, Every Sunday beginning January 1st

In addition to Sunday School we’re also rolling out Youth Church on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month.

Youth church will begin on January 15th.

We have a dynamic team to teach our Early Disciples, Junior Disciples, & Disciples classes!

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Pastor’s Page

Pastor’s Page

The Journey Continues

The road through 2016 has not

been an easy journey, but I have

learned it’s the journey and all its

lessons, twist and turns that ultimately prepare us

for the destination God has awaiting for us. When

we begin 2016, God told me it would be a year of

“Refreshment, Renewal, and Revitalization”. Alt-

hough there were various moments where our faith

in the unknown were tested, looking back, I believe

what God spoke to me then still remains true.

Throughout the last 365 days I witness a sense of

new life infused within this congregation. We have

found new strength and new energy to take on new

ministry initiatives such as, Praise & Worship Sun-

days, African American Heritage Month, and Va-

cation Bible School. We’ve extended our ministry

engagement to community partners and organiza-

tions in a greater capacity, and as a result we have

seen a continual pattern of new faces grace us dur-

ing our various worship experiences. 2016 was def-

initely a year of Refreshment, Renewal, & Revital-

ization!

“The Journey Continues”

As we all now collectively look forward to the new

things God has awaiting for us individually and

collectively in 2017. I hear God saying, “The Jour-

ney Continues”. Although we have made some sig-

nificant strides in the last year, there is still much

work to be done on the road to refreshing, renew-

ing, and revitalizing this ministry.

Our continued success on our journey towards

“Refreshment, Renewal, and Revitalization” will

require more this year than it may have in the past.

God has already entrusted us with new ministry

programs, and given us vision for our community;

we must now be willing to take “Responsibility”

for our actions to ensure we are not causing damage

or delays to Gods plans. Paying closer attention to our

actions in those moments where we are not fully clear

or in agreement with Gods plan.

We must make a commitment to do the work neces-

sary to help “Restore” this ministry to the full vibrant

ministry God has intended for it to be within this com-

munity. This is not a solo vision, this is a ministry vi-

sion, which requires the effort and participation of

everyone! Although we may not all operate in the

same capacity, we all play a significant role in the

manifestation of Gods vision for this church. This

year we must all transition from spectator to participa-

tor. In sports, although the coach typically identifies

ways of improvement for the players of a team, I be-

lieve any great coach will testify, constructive criti-

cism is most effective when it comes directly from

one active player to another active player of the team,

and is partnered with a suggestion of a solution.

Last but certainly not least, we must totally submit to

Gods plan to give “Redefinition” to our current level

of knowledge of kingdom principles. There are things

we have just gotten wrong because of our finite

minds. We must be willing to allow God to give us

new direction, correction, and broaden our perspec-

tive. What may have worked in the past may not be

effective for the future; and it’s ok! Just because we

don’t initially understand it does not mean it is outside

of God’s will! Gods plans are greater than we can

imagine, we must allow our hearts, minds, and space

to be open to God, and let go of things that are not

necessary any longer.

Isaiah 43:19 states, “See, I am doing a new thing!

Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”

Happy New Year; “The Journey Continues”

Pastor D. Marie

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Wouldn’t it be nice to have fresh flowers each week on the Altar? Did you know

you can purchase the flowers in memory or honor of a loved on? Did you know

that not only do the Altar flowers brighten up the Church on a Sunday Morning,

they also brighten someone’s day when they receive them as a gift? The person

donating the flowers may choose to bring them home, deliver them to a friend or

ask the Church to deliver them to a member who is sick or unable to attend each

week. $36.00 is a small amount when you consider all the joy flowers bring.

JANAURY SERVING SCHEDULE

January 1, 2017

Elder: Lois Miller

Diaconate: Kelly Manning, Joyce Arbo-

gast, & David Prediger

Communion: Lois & Glenn Haagen

Greeter: Dottie Michels

Acolyte: Amadee Redfeather

January 15, 2017

Elder: Linda Runkle

Diaconate: Lois Haagen, Kelly Manning,

& Lynne Weber

Communion: Jane Welsh

Greeter: Linda Runkle & Dottie Michels

Acolyte: Aarica Lee

January 8, 2017

Elder: Bill Davis

Diaconate: Glenn Haagen, Jane Welsh, &

Doria Onstott

Communion: Lois Haagen & Deb Ander-

son

Greeter: Jean Trout & Dottie Michels

Acolyte: Amadee Redfeather

January 22, 2017

Elder: Diana Onstott

Diaconate: Deb Anderson, Ken Onstott, &

Glenn Haagen

Communion: Diana & Doria Onstott

Greeter: Dottie Michels

WORSHIP

January 29, 2017

Elder: Lois Miller

Diaconate: Jane Welsh, Joyce Arbogast &

Lois Haagen

Communion: Kelly Manning

Greeter: Diana & Dor ia Onstott

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Location: Nursery

January 8, 2017: Aariona Lee

January 15, 2017: Linda Runkle

January 22, 2017: Diana Onstott

January 29, 2017: no class

All lasses will meet January 1, 2017

Location: sanctuary

Location: parlor

January 8, 2017: Tom Matthews

January 15, 2017: Pastor D. Marie

January 22, 2017: Tom Matthews

January 29, 2017: no class

Location: sanctuary

January 8, 2017: Pastor D. Marie

January 15, 2017: Rev. Ed

January 22, 2017: Rev. Ed

January 29, 2017: no class

Location: parlor

January 15, 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 by

Jan. 4th!

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If you would like to help update the sign in front of the church!

please sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084dabaf23a0fe3-thebillboard

June Davis (Lois H.), Jenny, Norie, Rob B., Ben and Michael, Nancy,

Van, Lindsey, Dan, Baby Brody, Dee, & Diminick Family (Mary S.), Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Layton (Linda R.),

Nancy, Franks Family, Peter (Joan K.), John (David P.), Betty (Dottie M.), Clyde Smiley (Jean T.), Arbogast

Family, Joyce Arbogast (Ed. A.), Family of Grammy Sharon , Ken, Sammy Fisher, Hannah (Diana O.), Patty

Rhemms, Toni Jones & Family, Jewell Willis and family, Pastor D. Marie , Eric Gibbs, Kenyon Brown, Feli-

cia & Weldon Family , Helen Curtis (Mary P.), Amanda Niece (Grace Z.), My children Valarie, Pete, and

Conrad (Christine L.), Ken Weber, (Lynn W.), Family of Dick & Connie Shatzer, Joanne Hubert (Lois M.),

Terry , Pat (Pat S.), Jordan (Brenda N.), Jean Trout (Velma H.), Hen Miller, (Michael M.), Carl Manning

(Kelly M.), Chris, Uncle Bill, Christine L., Friends and family of Scott Leiser, Scott Boltz, Harold & Joan,

Bob Lambert, (FCC family), Goudy / Frey Family (FCC family).

JANUARY

BIRTHDAYS

Truman Christian - January 1

June Cates - January 8

Leon Smith - January 23

Brenda Nutter - January 31

JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES

Howard & June Cates - January 7

Acolyte Schedule! Parents we have a list of empty spots on our 2017 calendar. Please see Diana Onstott or Barb Plaza if you are interested in volunteering your child as an Acolyte for 2017. You can also sign up directly online by going to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084dabaf23a0fe3-acolyte

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Cub Scout Pack 442: Gentleman’s Workshop will be held January 22 after

church, beginning about noon! We will be making bird houses and bird

feeders for a local park or to bring home and enjoy in our yards.

We also will begin the year with a Lego building workshop. This is a fun

and exciting way to learn about architecture!

We also will continue to learn about the Boy Scout law and promise.

During January and Feb we will begin to work on the various religious

awards.

This December we had a great time celebrating the holidays. We also are

gearing up for the Cookie season. If you wish to buy cookies, you may con-

tact Diana to purchase them and support the troops that meet here at FCC.

This month the girls will be learning about financial literacy. The older girls

will be doing scholarship work and learning about balancing check books and

reading pay stubs. The younger girls will be learning how to count money and begin to learn the difference

between wants and needs. They are also planning several special Silver award workshops.

We will also be going camping twice in the next few months.

OUTREACH

Our first tax appointment will be Feb 4th, Saturday!

We are looking for donations of bottled water, canned soda,

small bags of chips, granola bars, and other types of snack

foods that can be offered to our clients. Please see Jane or

Diana to make a donation.

Making Mats for the homeless! We have a supply of plarn that is ready to be

made into mats. If you would like to pick them up, please contact Barb Plaza at

717-395-2403 or contact the church office.

Gentleman’s Workshop! Jan 22 after church!

We will enjoy meatball subs, chili, soup, and baked potato!

We will then make bird houses and bird feeders for a local park or you may take it home for your yard!

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OUTREACH

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Income and Expenses

Month of November

Congregational Offerings Received $ 3072.90

Fundraisers $ 1473.81

Misc. & Flowers $ 150.00

Thanksgiving $156.38

Return fr General Assembly $411.30

Total $ 5264.39

Bills Received and paid $5,280.35

Received for Church Reserve: $6000.00

Received from living memorial: $270.00

Thanksgiving Eve Offering: $108.00

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Funnel Cake & Shuffle Board Fest

January 21, 2017

6:00 PM—8:00 PM

Free, Soup, Salad & Funnel Cake

Bring your favorite card game or board game

And join us for an evening of family fun!!!

Laity Sunday 2017

“EVERYONE HAS A PART”

This will be a time of celebration of the various gifts and contributions made by

many of you to this congregation. If you would like to be apart of the planning of

this special day. Please see Pastor D. Marie or Diana Onstott immediately.

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JANUARY 2017

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1

9:15 AM:

Sunday School

10:15 AM:

Worship

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Cub Scouts

Lions

Tigers

Bears

Wolf and

Webelos

6:30 pm

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GS Troops

21690 and 12084

6:30 pm

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7

8

9:15 AM:

Sunday School

10:15 AM:

Worship

Finance

Meeting after

worship

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Girl Scout

Troop

21685

6:30 pm

10

Cub Scouts

Lions

Tigers

Bears

Wolf and

Webelos

6:30 pm

6:30

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12

GS Troop 21684

Meeting 6:30 pm

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14

15

9:15 AM:

Sunday School

10:15 AM:

Worship

Deacons

Meeting After

Worship

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Girl Scout

Troops

20689

21685

6:30 pm

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18

19

GS Troops

21690 and 12084

6:30 pm

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21

22

9:15 AM:

Sunday School

10:15 AM:

Worship

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Girl Scout

Troop

21685

6:30 pm

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Cub Scouts

Tigers

Bears

Wolf and

Webelos

6:30 pm

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GS Troop 21684

Meeting 6:30 pm

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28

29

Laity Sunday

10:15 AM:

Worship

Elders

Meeting After

Worship

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First Christian Church

Disciples of Christ

442 Hummel Ave,

Lemoyne, PA 17043

PH: 717-763-4537

www.lemoynedisciples.org

January 2017