The Messenger

January 2019

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

“The Awakening”

As we enter into another year, there

is always a sense of expectation

and wonder for what new and

exciting things God will manifest in

our lives. It’s no surprise that the

beginning of a new year occurs in the midst of the

Christian season of Christmas. Gods gift of Christ

symbolizes the beginning of all things new; new life,

new relationship with God and a new way of

viewing the world.

For many people 2018 was an amazing year and for

others it was a tumultuous year. During my personal

prayer time God spoke to me, 2019 will be the year

of a “Great Awakening” in the life of First Christian

Church. Psychologically, an “Awakening” occurs

while reflecting or actively engaging in something

that then catapults your focus to the future. As we

enter 2019, and experience an “Awakening” from

God, it will require trust, confidence, an optimism.

We must trust Gods plans even when we don’t fully

understand, we must remain confident in God’s

ability to provide what we don’t yet see, and we

must proceed optimistically with every assignment

God gives us.

In 2019, “Awaken” and allow yourselves to be used

by God. Reset your focus from where you are to

where God wants you to be.

Isaiah 51:9 states, Awake, awake, put on strength, O

arm of the Lord! Awake, as in days of old, the

generations of long ago!...

Pastor D. Marie

Regional News

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January 2019 Serving Schedule

Worship January 6, 2019 January 13, 2019

Elder: Diana Onstott

Diaconate: Brenda Nutter, Doria

Onstott, Jane Welsh

Communion: Brenda Nutter &

Deb Anderson

Greeter: Ron Nutter

Acolyte: Aarica Lee

Elder: Linda Runkle

Diaconate: Ginger Matthew, Barb

Plaza & Glenn Haagen

Communion: Brenda Nutter &

Deb Anderson

Greeter: Ginger Matthews

Acolyte: Anna Nutter

Elder: Melissa Ford

Diaconate: Tom Matthews, Deb

Anderson & Lois Haagen

Communion: Diana & Doria

Onstott

Greeter: Heather Wiest

Acolyte: Arayah Wiest

Elder: Diana Onstott

Diaconate: Glenn & Lois Haagen

& Barb Plaza

Communion: Diana & Doria

Onstott

Greeter: Ron Nutter

Acolyte: Savannah Plaza

January 20, 2019 January 27, 2019

Birthdays & Anniversary A very Happy Birthday to:

Truman Christian - Jan. 1st

June Cates - Jan. 8th

Loyetta Quinn - Jan. 30th

Brenda Nutter - January 31

Happy Anniversary

Howard & June Cates

on January 7th!

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Early Disciples Class Junior Disciples Class

January 6 - Aariona Lee

January 13 - Aariona Lee

January 20 - Aariona Lee

January 27 - Aariona Lee

January 6 - Melissa Ford

January 13 - Tom Matthews

January 20 - Melissa Ford

January 27 - Tom Matthews

Adult Disciples Class

*Location: Piano Room

January 6 - MIT Aarica Maynor - Smith

January 13 - MIT Marion Smith Jr.

January 20 - Rev. D. Marie Tribble

January 27 - Min. Teresa Vines

Youth Church Every 1st & 3rd Sunday of each Month

January 6 - Tom Matthews

January 20 - Tom Matthews

January 2019 Sunday School Schedule

Christian Education

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

Sandy K., Sandra G., Gallaher & Deeter Families, Velma H. & Jean T.

Linda R. Steve, Joey, Kaylee, Kathy, Dottie M., & Tom

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

Dottie M. Betty

Jean T. Bert Levarto

Diana O. Hannah, Doria, Ann, Donald

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

Twanda, Jewell

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. Mary Lynne Weber & JoAnne, Tinea

Heather W. Katie B.

Eric K. Brother & Son in law

Marion S. Pastor Chris & Tanya

Deb A. Nicole

Kelly M. Family

Teresa V. Niecy & Pastor Andrea

Aarica SM. Yvette

Lois H. Dorothy

Donna W. Nephew

FCC Brian & Family, Joan & Harold, 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

The Giving Shed

Our giving shed is getting low again. If we all could please bring

in donations that would be wonderful ! Thank you! Please see the

calendar on the last page with a recommended giving schedule.

Do you like to shop on Amazon? 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 Onstott.

Grocery Card Fundraiser

OutreachOutreachOutreach

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Church Business Church Business Church Business

Congregational Offerings Received $2,186.84

Miscellaneous $ 115.00

Fund Raisers $ 935.17

Thanksgiving $ 9.00

Total $3,246.01

Bills Received and Paid $11,256.20

Income & Expenses

Month of November

The 2019 Church Calendar is here! They

are located on the information table. If you

need one sent to you please email or call

the church office.

Church Church Church Calendar

Altar Flowers Flowers are a great way to brighten the Sanctuary. If you are

interested in purchasing flowers in honor or memory of a loved one,

please contact the church office to reserve your dates. The cost of

the flowers are $36.00. Remember whomever donates the flowers

may take them home, deliver them to a friend or ask the church to

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

week.

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Disciples Women’s Ministries

Events Events Events

Lunch with the Pastor

Wednesday, January 16th at 12:30

This Month’s Location:

Capital City Mall (Food Court)

3506 Capital City Mall Dr.

Camp Hill, PA 17011

Please RSVP by Monday, January 14th!

Mark your calendars for the kick off our first Funnel Cake Fest of the year!

You don’t want to miss a great night! Don’t forget to invite your family and

friends.

Nite out with Pastor D. Marie

Thursday, January 24th at 7pm

This Month’s Location is The Game Table Café

4900 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

*Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 23. By calling the church office at 717-763-4537 or

emailing us at lemoynedicisiples@gmail.com

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Disciples Women’s Ministries

Events Events Events

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Highlights from

December

Church Christmas Party

Disciples Women’s Ministry

Christmas Caroling

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5

6

Sunday School

9:15 am

Sunday Worship

10:15 am

Ministry Plan.

Mtg after

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Choir

Rehearsal for

MLK event

6:30 at FCC

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10 11 12

Funnel Cake

Fest

6 - 8 pm

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Sunday School

9:15 am

Sunday Worship

10:15 am

Finance Meeting,

DWM, after

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Choir

Rehearsal for

MLK event

6:30 at

Tabernacle

Baptist

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Lunch with the Pastor, 12:30 pm, Capital City Mall

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Sunday School

9:15 am

Sunday Worship

10:15 am

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Church Office Closed

MLK Anti -Racism Event

6:00 - 9:00 pm

22 23 24

Nite out with

Pastor D. Marie

7pm

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Laity Sunday

Sunday School

9:15 am

Sunday Worship

10:15 am

28 29 30 31

7:00 pm

7:00 pm

7:00 pm

7:00 pm

7:00 pm

January 2019

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First Christian Church

Disciples of Christ

442 Hummel Ave,

Lemoyne, PA 17043

PH: 717-763-4537

www.lemoynedisciples.org

January 2019