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The Messenger
March 2018
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 17
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
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Pastor’s Page
For many people the Holy Season of Lent, marks a time of year where we attempt to make adjustments that will help to strengthen us spiritually. Unfortunately like New Years resolutions, we sometime find ourselves with lists of well intended
promises which include, devotional schedules, behavior adjustments, and attitude adjustments we struggle to maintain. During this 40 day journey we reflect on Jesus Christ and his wilderness experience before his Crucifixion. We marvel at the control, self denial, and discipline exhibited by Christ in the midst of great temptation. Traits many of us desire to imitate daily, especially during this Holy Season. Our perception however can become our greatest adversaries to success. We focus on the larger picture, instead of focusing “One Day at a Time”! It’s a journey, no two days will be the same. You must give yourself grace when necessary. And remember; take it “One Day at a Time”! Matthew 6:34 states, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Below is a 7 day map to help you through your Spiritual journey. Speak up Sunday - Take a day of speaking out for what’s worthy of praise. Notice things that are positive & happy around you & actively be grateful for that. Move it Monday - Aside from your normal activity, do something active today that will make you feel relaxed. It doesn’t have to be strenuous but it should get you up & moving! Transformation Tuesday - Use today to track your progress. Make a chart, write in a journal, or even do a comparison photo… Today is the day to take pride in your progress. Wind Down Wednesday - It’s the middle of the week, you’ve been pushing yourself to change, so set aside some time to just relax. Whether its 5 minutes of meditation or an hour of home-spa specialties, carve out some “me-time” today! Think it Through Thursday - Use today to think about how you are doing. What parts of your life work well, and make you feel good? What parts need to change? Make a list, set goals, make time to listen to yourself & recognize your needs. Feel Good Friday - Today is a day to reward yourself for a week of hard work and for just being you! Strategy Saturday - Today is the day to plan out your week. Look ahead at your calendar and plan your specific goals for the upcoming week.
Pastor D. Marie
“One Day at a Time”
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Elder: Bill Davis
Diaconate: Lois Haagen, Joyce
Arbogast & Jane Welsh
Communion: Kelly Manning
Greeter: Joyce Arbogast
Acolyte: Anna Nutter
Worship
March Serving Schedule
March 4, 2018 March 11, 2018
March 18, 2018 March 25, 2018
Birthday’s & Anniversary
March 6th - Al White
March 8th - Christine Lex
March 9th - Isabelle Varner
March 10th - JoAnne Haubert
March 12th - Ronald Nutter
March 13th - Eric Kinter
March 14th - Nicholas Frey
A very Happy Anniversary
to Pastor D. Marie & Andrew
March 19th
Elder: Linda Runkle
Diaconate: Kelly Manning, Deb
Anderson & Brenda Nutter
Communion: Kelly Manning
Greeter: Kelly Manning
Acolyte: Aarica Lee
Elder: Melissa Ford
Diaconate: Tom Matthews, Barb
Plaza & Doria Onstott
Communion: Lois Haagen &
Ginger Matthews
Greeter: Lois Haagen
Acolyte: Savannah Plaza
Elder: Bill Davis
Diaconate: David Prediger, Ginger
Matthews & Glenn Haagen
Communion: Lois Haagen &
Ginger Matthews
Greeter: Heather Wiest
Acolyte: Arayah Wiest
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March 4, 2018: Aariona Lee
March 11, 2018: Aariona Lee
March 18, 2018: Aariona Lee
March 25, 2018: Aariona Lee
Early Disciples Class
March 4, 2018: Tom Matthews
March 11, 2018: Melissa Ford
March 18, 2018: Tom Matthews
March 25, 2018: Melissa Ford
March 4, 2018: Rev. D. Marie Tribble
March 11, 2018: Rev. D. Marie Tribble
March 18, 2018: Rev. Ed. Arbogast
March 25, 2018: Rev. D. Marie Tribble
March 4, 2018: Tom Matthews
March 18, 2018: Tom Matthews
Christian Education
Adult Disciples Class
Junior Disciples Class
*Parents it’s a new year we need to see ALL our kids in Sunday School*
Location: Parlor Youth Church
March 4th: Tom Matthews
March 18th: Tom Matthews
*Children will be dismissed from Moring Worship for Youth Church immediately following offering
The 1st & 3rd Sunday of the Month
*Please note, the Adult
Disciples Class is held in
the Piano Room.*
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Brenda N: Cassidy Atkins, Beverly, Barbara & Donna W.
Bill D:
Pastor Grace
Harold T: Michael
David P:
Jackie
Pastor D: Al & Donna, Mom, Danielle, Twilah & Dad, The
Arbogast Family, Men on a mission
Rev Ed. Jeannie
Lois M.
Russ, Sharon K., Pat & Paul, Pastor Linda & Husband
Tina S.
Baby Jerrick, Bill & Jasmine
Heather W. Karen A.
Teresa V.
Cheryl & Victor
Aarica L. Uncle Frank
Eric K.
Jeremy & Billy
FCC: Scott Boltz, Bryan Eldridge & Family, Goudy/Frey Family, Nancy Haubrich, Ken Weber, Mary - Lynne Weber, & David P.
Mary S:
Art P., Marcy K., Julia, Beverly B., Dottie M., John, Nancy L., Stanley S., Family of Jane B., Betty, &
Mary B.
Linda R:
Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Layton
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
Mary P:
Toni Jones & Family, Jewell Willis & family, family & Robin S.
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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Outreach
How well do you know your
Trivia
Out-
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!
Please see Diana Onstott to set up a standing order or purchase them today. Also contact the church office for more information.
Grocery Card Fundraiser
Did you know that you can support FCC while going grocery shopping.
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1604742
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.
Pictures from our Girl Scouts Ladies Tea Party 2018
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Outreach Continued
Dillsburg Center Open House & Dedication
99 W. Church Street, Dillsburg, PA 17019
Thursday, March 1, 2018
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Dedication scheduled to take place at 4:00 p.m.
Light refreshments will be available.
Want to bring us a housewarming gift?
Consider bringing a donation to help stock our pantry shelves! Most needed items include cereal, peanut butter, canned
meats, canned fruit, canned vegetables, spaghetti sauce, diapers, and personal care products (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc.).
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January 2018
Income and Expenses
Congregational Offerings Received $ 2,515.44 Misc Receipts $ 379.25
Total $ 2,894.69
Interest Funds $ 704.94 Bills Received and Paid $ 8,318.00
Church Business
2018 Church Calendar
Did you receive the new
2018 Church Calendar? If
you did not receive one,
pick one up at church or
call the church office at
717-763-4537.
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.
Altar Flowers
Easter Flowers
On Easter Sunday, First Christian Church will decorate its sanctuary with Easter
flowers. If you would like to participate by ordering lilies, tulips or hyacinths in
honor or memory of loved ones and friends, there is a order form in the back of the
newsletter, once you filled it out attach your payment and then place in the offering
plate or mail to church office. Flowers provided by Royer’s. ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 21st!
https://www.facebook.com/FCCLemoyne
Like our page and follow us on Facebook!
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Lenten Bible Institute
Fridays in Lent starting at
630pm March 2nd, 9th, 16th & the 23rd
will be our Community Easter Party
Upcoming Events
2018 Lenten Luncheons March 7th - Grace United Methodist Church, Pastor Jason Schwartzman
Menu: Chili & Cheese with Crackers, Salad, Cake & Brownies March 14th - First Christian Church, Rev. D. Marie Tribble
Menu: Ham, Macaroni & Cheese, Vegetables & Dessert March 21st - First Christian Church, Rev. D. Marie Tribble
Menu: Meatball Subs, Chips, Veggies & Dessert March 30th - Calvary United Methodist Church, Rev. Lew Parks
Menu: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Corn & Cake
*All lunches start at 12 noon and are $5.00
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Upcoming Events Continued
FUNNEL CAKE FEST Saturday, march 10th
6PM-8PM BRING FAMILY & FRIENDS
Salad and Soup Provided Bring your favorite card and/or board game
Community Maundy Thursday
Thursday, March 29th at 7:00pm
Pastor Tribble’s Upcoming
Speaking Engagements
Friday, March 30th at 12:00 PM -
Tabernacle Baptist Church in Harrisburg,
PA
Friday, March 30th at 7:00 PM -
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church York, PA
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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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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 members?
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 considering matters
related to ministerial concerns such as standing, ordination, and commissioning?
5. As of 2017, our congregation is connected to this geographical regional cluster?
How well do you know your church?
Trivia
Email the Church to get the Answers!
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Ms. Jace Luce is the former West Shore Center Manager for New Hope Ministries
here in Lemoyne. While at New Hope Ms. Luce provided service for over 600
families from the West Shore area who were in crisis each month. In addition to
servicing the community, Ms. Luce worked in partnership with over 100
volunteers to keep the West Shore Center in operation since its inception.
Everyday as Center Manager Ms. Luce’s work helps to provide a nutritious meal to
families in need, life most significant basic necessity.
Jace Luce received the Rosa Parks
“Trailblazer” Award
Mr. John Maxton is the Founder and former Executive Director of New Insights,
substance abuse clinics in Lemoyne and York, Pa. He served the Lemoyne
community for 29 years as Executive Director, helping men and women in
recovery. Everyday Mr. Maxton worked to develop a platform where individuals
suffering from addiction could reclaim their dignity in a none threatening
environment, caring environment. To expand on his mission, in 1998 Mr. Maxton established the
Invision Recovery Houses here in Lemoyne. Although he has retired from New Insights, he continues to
provide oversight to the Invisions Recovery houses.
John Maxton received the Harriett Tubman
“Homeward Bound” Award
Captain Roshonda Gilmore received the
Thurgood Marshall “Defender of Justice”
Award
Captain (P) Roshonda F. Gilmore is a native of Louisville, Georgia where she is a
member of the Greater St Paul Missionary Baptist Church. She enlisted into the
Army in June of 1996 as a Patient Administrative Specialist. She spent twelve years
as an enlisted soldier and reached the rank of Sergeant First Class prior to
transferring to the Officer Corps. She was commissioned as a Quartermaster
Officer in March 2008 through the Officer Candidate School program. In 2009, she graduated from
Chaminade University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and currently obtains a Master’s
degree in Supply Chain Management from Colorado Technical University (CTU). She is presently
assigned with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution Depot in Susquehanna, PA as a
Transportation Operations Officer.
2018 African American Heritage Celebration
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Ted Knorr received the Sojourner Truth
“Voice of Truth” Award
Mr. Ted Knorr has devoted much of the past 40 years to the study, promotion,
and celebration of Negro League baseball on both a local and National stage. Mr.
Knorr worked tirelessly to establish Negro League Commemorative Nights in
association with minor league baseball franchises, in Harrisburg, Lancaster, and
York. He assisted the Pennsylvania History & Museum Commission in placing a
historic marker on City Island, Harrisburg, honoring Negro League baseball. Mr.
Knorr placed a marker at Historical Midland, honoring the great Rap Dixon who
is interred at that location.
Dr. Gerald Jarmon II received the Martin
Luther King “Quest for Unity” Award
Dr. Gerald Jarmon, II, is Director of Programming Development at Medard’s House
on West Shore, Executive Vice President of HoodRISE Global, a movement
committed to helping break the cycle of poverty and incarceration through
prevention and cure mechanisms that enable personal greatness through Music,
Media and Mentorship, High School Teacher & Top Assistant Basketball Coach at
Harrisburg Christian School, Assistant Basketball Coach at Messiah College and
head basketball coach for 9th graders at Milton Hershey School.
Dr. Lavette Renee Paige is Founder and CEO of The King Community Center,
Harrisburg, PA. She is the former pastor of Martin Luther King Baptist Church,
Harrisburg, PA. She was ordained in 2000 by The American Baptist Churches
USA. After 25 years of service, she retired from the Pennsylvania House of
Representatives as a Research Analyst. She is currently a member of The
Foundation for Enhancing Communities Women’s Fund Executive Committee;
Member of the Education Advisory Board for the United Way of Central PA. She is an Adjunct Professor
at Lancaster Theological Seminary; She has formerly served as Board member of Habitat for Humanity;
Vice President of Heeding God’s Call, Harrisburg Chapter; Executive Secretary for PA Council of
Churches; along with numerous other community organizations.
Rev. Dr. Lavette Paige received the W E B
Dubious “Inspiration for Tomorrow” Award
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Highlights from the African American
Heritage Celebration Service
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Easter Flower Order Form 2018
On Easter Sunday, First Christian Church will decorate its sanctuary with Easter
flowers. If you would like to participate by ordering lilies, tulips or hyacinths 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.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: First Christian Church
MAIL TO: 442 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne PA 17043
NUMBER OF LILIES (4+ bloom) __________ x $11.00 = _________
NUMBER OF TULIPS (6+ bloom) __________ x $11.00 = _________
Colors: Yellow ____, Miscellaneous ____, Red ____, Pink ____
NUMBER OF HYACINTHS (3+ blooms)__________ x $11.00 = _________
Colors: Pink ____, Blue ____, White ____, Assorted ____, Purple ____
(All are 6” pots)
Dedication: “These flowers are placed” (please choose one per plant)
( ) In loving memory of________________________________________________
by______________________________________________________________
( ) In honor of _______________________________________________________
by_______________________________________________________________
( ) In celebration of the Resurrection of our Christ
by_______________________________________________________________
Arrangements:
( ) I/We will pick my flower on Easter Sunday.
( ) I/We donate my flower to be planted on the church grounds.
( ) I/We 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: $ ____________________ *Check MUST accompany the Order Form*
ORDER DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY MARCH 21ST - PLEASE BE PROMPT
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Girl Scouts
Meeting
2
Lenten Bible
Institute
6:30 pm
3
4
Sunday School
9:15
Worship 10:15
Youth Church
Ministry
Planning Mtg
5 6
Pack
Meeting
7
Lenten
Lunch 12
noon at
Grace UMC
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Girl Scouts
Meeting
9
Lenten Bible
Institute
6:30 pm
10
Funnel Cake
Fest
6 to 8 pm
11
Scout Sunday
Sunday School
9:15
Worship 10:15
Finance Meeting
12
Girl Scouts
Day
13
Lion,
Tiger, Wolf,
Bear &
Webelos
14
Lenten
Lunch 12
noon at
FCC
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Girl Scouts
Meeting
16
Lenten Bible
Institute
6:30 pm
17
Pancake
Breakfast
7am to Noon
18
Sunday School
9:15
Worship 10:15
Youth Church
Worship Board
Meeting
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21
Lenten
Lunch 12
noon at
FCC
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Girl Scouts
Meeting
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Community Easter Party
6:30 pm
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25
Palm Sunday Service of Baptism Sunday School 9:15 Worship 10:15
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Tiger, Wolf
Bear,
Webelos
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29
Maundy
Thursday
Service
7:00 pm
30
Good Friday
12:00 Tabernacle
Baptist Church
Lenten
Luncheon 12 noon @
Calvary UMC
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7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
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First Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
442 Hummel Ave,
Lemoyne, PA 17043
PH: 717-763-4537
www.lemoynedisciples.org
March 2018
The 2018 FCC Service Award went to
Diana Onstott! Don’t forget to send your congratulations to Diana Onstott
our 2018 Community Service Award Winner. Diana is an
amazing asset to our congregation and we are grateful for
all of the many ways she continues to bless our
Community. Diana is an example of what it means to be a
“Disciple of Christ”
