The Messenger

February 2018

Pastor’s Page 2 Ministry Planning Worship 3

Birthday/anniversary 3

Christian Education 4

Prayers 5

Outreach 6

Church Business 7

Upcoming Events 10

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

fcclemoyne@comcast.net

Join us for the One and only African American Heritage Celebration taking place in Lemoyne! We will be honoring several community leaders as well as announcing the winner of the 2018 FCC Community Service Award! Save the date on your calendar now! You don’t want to miss it, because you might be our surprise guest of honor!

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Pastor’s Page

I have noticed, February has officially evolved into the “Heart” month. Imagery and verbiage associated with the “Heart” has been strategically arranged throughout the month. In 2004, the first Friday in February was established as National

Wear Red Day. Red because “Hearts” are typically red, and because the American Heart Associations took up the challenge of raising awareness for “Heart” disease which is the leading cause of death in women. Then there is February 20th, National Love your Pet Day. Many people, event pet lovers, have no idea this day exist on the National calendar. However those pet lovers who celebrate this date can testify the imagery almost always includes a unique partnership between pets and “Hearts”. Last but certainly not least, there is February 14th, Valentines Day. Although millions of people use this day as an opportunity to send “Some Extra Love” to their loved ones, there are many who have lost sight of the joy wrapped up sharing special Valentines Day greetings. I can recall vividly the anxiety growing in my stomach in grade school as I awaited the end of the day to see if someone cared enough about me to send me “Some Extra Love” on Valentines Day. What I remember most is how kids were always as thrilled to give a they were to receive. No one want-ed to be the kids in the class who had no Valentines Day cards to distribute. This grade school imagery of exchanging greetings has longed been replaced because of technological advances. However, I believe the sentiment behind the school aged tradition remains. People sit with growing anxiety wondering if and when they will receive “Some Extra Love” in their lives, as well as when they will have an opportunity to give “Some Extra Love”. The need to love and be loved percolates within our hearts 365 days a year. Valentines Day is one day, but “Heart” month pro-vides us all many opportunities to spread “Some Ex-tra Love” into the lives of those around us which in turn, opens us up to receive “Some Extra Love”. Proverbs 17:17 states, “A friend loves at all times…”

Pastor D. Marie

“Some Extra Love”

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Worship February Serving Schedule

Elder: Bill Davis

Diaconate: Joyce Arbogast, Brenda Nutter & Lois Haagen

Communion: Jane Welsh

Greeter: Heather Wiest

Acolyte: Arayah Wiest

February 4, 2018 Elder: Linda Runkle

Diaconate: Kelly Manning, Jane Welsh & Glenn Haagen

Communion: Jane Welsh

Greeter: Linda Runkle

Acolyte: Anna Nutter

February 11, 2018

Elder: Melissa Ford

Diaconate: Barb Plaza, Doria

Onstott & Tom Matthews Communion: Lois Haagen & Barb Plaza

Greeter: Angela Pleva

Acolyte: Savannah Plaza

February 18, 2018 Elder: Diana Onstott

Diaconate: Ginger Matthews, David Prediger & Glenn Haagen

Communion: Lois Haagen & Barb Plaza

Greeter: Ginger Matthews

Acolyte: Aarica Lee

February 25, 2018

Harold Turner - February 13th Bill Davis - February 16th Debbie Holler - February 17th Anna Nutter - February 22nd Doria Onstott - February 22nd Ed Arbogast - February 23rd Ken Onstott - February 25th

February Birthdays

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Christian Education

Christian Education February 4, 2018: Aariona Lee

February 11, 2018: Aariona Lee

February 18, 2018: Aariona Lee

February 25, 2018: Aariona Lee

Early Disciples Class

February 4, 2018: Tom matthews

February 18, 2018: Tom Matthews

*The Adult Sunday School will be

held in the Piano room each week*

Youth Church

February 4, 2018: Melissa Ford

February 11, 2018: Tom Matthews

February 18, 2018: Melissa Ford

February 25, 2018: Tom Matthews

Junior Disciples Class

February 4, 2018: Rev. Ed Arbogast

February 11, 2018: Pastor D. Marie

February 18, 2018: Rev. Ed Arbogast

February 25, 2018: Pastor D. Marie

Adult Disciples Class

*Parents it’s a new year we need

to see ALL our kids in Sunday

School*

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Brenda N: Cassidy Atkins, Beverly & Donna W.

Bill D:

Pastor Grace & Vic

Harold T: Michael

David P:

Kendra, Tom M. & Jackie

Frank H: Truman C., Leon S. & Miller Family

Pastor D:

Teresa V. & Lois & Joan

Rev Ed. Nicholas

Lois M.

Russ

Tina S. Baby Jerrick

Bryan E.

Sister

FCC: Scott Boltz, Bryan Eldridge & Family, Goudy/Frey Family, Nancy Haubrich, Ken Weber, Mary - Lynne Weber, & David P.

Mary S:

Art P., Marcy K., Janet K., Julia, Frank H., Beverly B., Dottie M., Nancy L., Stanley S., Family of Jane B.,

Betty, Zigler Family & Mary B.

Linda R:

Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Layton, The Zimmerman Family

Joan K:

Nancy, Heather, Margaret

Dottie M:

Betty

Jean T:

Clyde Smiley & Bert Levarto

Diana O:

Ken, Hannah, Doria, Donald & Ann, Diana, Molly’s Mom, Glenn & Lois

Mary P:

Toni Jones & Family, Jewell Willis & family, Jewel

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, Mother, Claudia, Jim, Norma & Family,

Sharon

Prayer Requests

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FAITH & THEOLOGY 1. This is the symbol for the central place of communion in worship for the

Christian Church? 2. These are the ordinance of the Christian Church? 3. Finish this statement, No creed but? 4. Membership into the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is based on

repentance of sin, baptism by immersion and ? 5. Disciples believe this guide for Christian living and faith truly reveals Gods

purpose in the world to free us from sin through Christ? GENERAL CHURCH 1. Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world is the

first sentence of? 2. To be and share the good news of Jesus Christ witnessing loving & serving

from our doorsteps to the end of the earth is our? 3. The “Design” of the Christian Church is our? 4. This Biennial event is where lay, clergy, voting, and non-voting , young and

old gather for worship and learning in addition to attending to business of the Church?

5. The current General Minister and President of the Christian Church is?

LOCAL CHURCH

1. These are the 3 elected officers of the church?

2. All members should make a commitment to support the congregation in

these three ways?

3. This committee meets the first Sunday of each month & is open to all mem-

bers?

4. These individuals promote the growth & welfare of the church, assist in

greeting & ushering, assumes responsibility for the preparation distribution,

& care of communion, receives offering & prepares candidates for baptism?

5. You can expect this person to give spiritual oversight to the members with

respect to regular attendance at the Lords Supper, visitation of the sick &

handling concerns of spiritual indifference?

REGIONAL CHURCH

1. As a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregation you

are automatically a member of this?

2. Our congregation is locate in this region?

3. Who is the current regional President & Minster of our region?

4. This group made up of regional representatives are responsible for consid-

ering matters related to ministerial concerns such as standing, ordination,

and commissioning?

5. As of 2017, our congregation is connected to this geographical regional clus-

ter?

ADD A NOTE TO EMAIL THE CHURCH FOR ANSWERS!!!

How well do you know your Church?

Trivia

Outreach

Please see Diana Onstott to set up a standing order or purchase them today. Also contact the church office for more information.

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!

Grocery Card Fundraiser

Do you like to shop on Amazon? Amazon will donate part of your purchase back to FCC. Type in the link below and than sign in like you normally would and it’s that easy! You must go to the link each time you want to make a purchase.

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

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DECEMBER 2017

Income and Expenses

Congregational Offerings Received $ 4,839.00

Misc Receipts $ 750.50

Total $ 5,589.50

Interest Funds $ 3,538.00

Reconciliation $ 181.00

Memorial Fund $ 1,400.00

Bills Received and Paid $ 8,266.00

Church Business

Laity Sunday & Holy Service of Baptism

2018 Lenten Luncheon Schedule

February 14th - Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church / Speaker: Rev. Schreffler

February 21st - Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church / Speaker: Rev. Schreffler

February 28th - Grace United Methodist Church / Speaker: Rev. Jason Schwartzman

March 7th - Grace United Methodist Church / Speaker: Rev. Rich Cline

March 14th - First Christian Church / Speaker: Rev. D. Marie Tribble

March 21st - First Christian Church / Speaker: Rev. D. Marie Tribble

March 30th - Calvary United Methodist Church / Speaker: Rev. Lew Parks Luncheon’s start at 12 noon and are $5.00 each

Nominations for the 2018

Community Service award

will be accepted by the

church office up to 2/10.

Remember, one vote per

person.

2018 FCC Community Service Award

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Upcoming Events

Make sure you mark your calendars for these awesome events!

SAT.

Feb. 10th Funnel Cake Fest February 10th

6-8PM

Join us for: FUN, FELLOWSHIP & FUNNEL CAKES

Bring your Family & Friends

Soup & Salad Provided

Ladies Tea

Ladies of First Christian Church, please join us in the Fellowship Hall

after Worship for a Ladies Tea. The Girl Scout Troops that regularly meet

at our Church will be hosting a tea with finger foods and sandwiches, teas,

pastries and more! They will even have hats and white gloves for you to

dress up with, if you desire. This will be a great opportunity to connect

with the young ladies that work hard for our Church and Community.

Please join us! There is no cost for this event. It would mean a lot to these

young ladies if you would join them for this event!

Sunday, February 11th

SUN.

Feb. 11th

Don’t forget to bring your favorite card and/or board game.

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Upcoming Events Continued

Lenten Bible Institute

Fridays in Lent beginning on

February 23rd at 6:30pm

Each night we will offer a light meal and

classes for all ages.

We look forward to seeing you at all the meeting dates, February 23rd,

March 2nd, 9th, 16th and on March 23rd we will hold our Community

Easter Party with FREE food, crafts, Easter egg hunt & Easter Bunny

Starts Feb. 23rd

Ash Wednesday

Service

Wednesday, February 14th

7:00pm

At Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

Wed Feb. 14th

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Community Easter Party March 23, 2018, 6:30 PM

Easter Egg Hunt CRAFTS

FREE FOOD

Easter Bunny

442 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne, PA 17043

Ph: 717-763-4537 www.lemoynedisciples.org

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S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T

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Girl Scouts Meeting

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4 Sunday School 9:15 am Sunday Worship 10:15 am Youth Church

Ministry

Planning Mtg

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6

Pack Meeting

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Girl Scouts Meeting

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Funnel Cake

Festival

6-8 pm

11 Sunday School 9:15 am Sunday Worship 10:15 am Finance Meeting

Ladies Tea Party

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Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear,

Webelos

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Lenten Luncheon 12:00pm

Ash Wednesday Service at

Trinity Lutheran 7:00pm

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Girl Scouts Meeting

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18 Sunday School 9:15 am Sunday Worship 10:15 am Youth Church

19 20 21 Lenten

Luncheon 12:00pm

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Girl Scouts Meeting

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Lenten Bible Institute

6:30pm Meal

7:30pm Instruction

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25 Sunday Worship 10:15 am

African

American Heritage Sunday

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Tiger, Wolf, Bear,

Webelos

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7:00 pm

7:00 pm

7:00 pm

Lenten Luncheon 12:00pm

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First Christian Church

Disciples of Christ

442 Hummel Ave,

Lemoyne, PA 17043

PH: 717-763-4537

www.lemoynedisciples.org

February 2018

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