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The Messenger
September 2017
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 9
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
We would love for you to join us on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at
5:00pm for Ordination & Installation Service to Christian Ministry of D.
Marie Tribble. Guest Preacher is Rev. Dr. Arthur Brown, Senior Pastor
of Tabernacle Baptist Church & Ordaining Official is Rev. Thaddeus
Allen, Regional Minister & President of the Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ) in PA. There will be a dinner starting at 3:00pm and a
reception after the service. We hope to see you there.
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Pastor’s Page
“Humility’s the Word” Jeremiah 3:15 states, I will give you shepherds after
my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and
understanding.
Pastor D. Marie
A Word from the Regional Minister & President
WV & PA Congregations Offer
Training for Children Worship &
Wonder
Training in Children Worship & Wonder, an exciting
way of doing faith formation with children, will be
held at Fairhill Manor Christian Church in
Washington, Pennsylvania on September 15-16,
2017. First Christian Church in Wheeling, West
Virginia, and their Pastor Kenneth Hardway are
working together with Fairhill on the CW&W
Training event .
This training event, provided by Disciples Home
Missions (DHM) of the Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ), will be led by Trainer Trudy Betts.
Training in Children Worship & Wonder is based on
methods put forth in the book, Young Children and
Worship, by Sonja M. Stewart and Jerome W.
Berryman. In Children Worship & Wonder Centers,
children hear Bible stories and learn about God as
they experience the presence of God. The Bible
stories are told in a way that allows the listeners to
enter into the stories and respond out of their own
life experiences. In Children Worship & Wonder the
children also learn the meaning of church traditions
and have opportunities to participate in worship
practices.
Register online: http:www.docfamiliesandchildren.org/cww-training-
schedule
Deadline: September 8, 2017 Cost: $120 ($150 after deadline) plus purchase of
the book: Young Children and Worship, by Sonja M.
Stewart and Jerome W. Berryman. For more
information or to register by phone:(317) 713-2641
As I look towards a new month and a new season in ministry, there are a variety of emotions running through my mind each day. Although emotions are mixed, the feeling of humility far
exceeds everything else I may be experiencing during this time. “Humility for God” Ordination to me has always been a sacred and symbolic moment in one’s vocational journey. It is the moment a faith community stands in solidarity with God, affirming the spiritual gifts and authority that will be utilized serving the Church universally. It is the moment of invoking the presence of the Holy Spirit to empower one committed to serving God, proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, and actively working to strengthen the Church. I am humbled God called me and continues to reaffirm the anointing placed in me! “Humility for the Church” When I received the original call to be Interim Pastor of this wonderful congregation in November 2015, without hesitation First Christian Church made a commitment to partner in my spiritual journey. Neither of us were fully clear of what we would face on the roads ahead, but we believed, God placed us together and vowed to trust the process and plans of God. This congregation has helped to shape my faith in ways even I never anticipated when accepting your call. Each and every day God continues to reaffirm our divine connection. “I am humbled” by the Church’s continuous investment in my spiritual formation! Looking forward to September 17th, I am reminded, although this is a special day in my personal journey, it is also a special day in the history of First Christian Church. This will be the moment our covenantal relationship between Pastor and Congregation will be affirmed. Which means, this day will be incomplete without your presence! If you have not already made plans to attend this special service, please accept this as my personal request for your attendance for this historical moment. Let us celebrate together the marvelous things God’s doing in the life of our church! It’s our special moment, and I am humbled you’ve chosen to allow me to be your Pastor!
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SEPTEMBER SERVING SCHEDULE September 3, 2017
Elder: Lois Miller
Diaconate: Doria Onstott, David Prediger,
& Ken Onstott
Communion: Glenn & Lois Haagen
Greeter: Eric Kinter
Acolyte: Anna Nutter
September 10, 2017
Elder: Diana Onstott
Diaconate: Glenn Haagen, Deb Anderson,
& Joyce Arbogast
Communion: Kelly Manning
Greeter: Linda Runkle
Acolyte: Amadee Redfeather
September 17, 2017
Elder: Bill Davis
Diaconate: Glenn & Lois Haagen, & Jane
Welsh
Communion: Kelly Manning
Greeter: Ginger Matthews
Acolyte: Savannah Plaza
September 24, 2017
Elder: Linda Runkle
Diaconate: Ken Onstott, Doria Onstott, &
Kelly Manning
Communion: Kelly Manning
Greeter: Lois Haagen
Acolyte: Aarica Lee
September Birthdays
Tom Matthews - September 1st
Jacob Plaza - September 15th
Jack N. Wagner - September 17th
Barb Plaza - September 22nd
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. Please contact the Church office to
reserve your dates for 2017 today!!
Altar Flowers
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Location: Nursery
September 3, 2017: Aariona Lee
September 10, 2017: Aariona Lee
September 17, 2017: Aariona Lee
September 24, 2017: Aariona Lee
Don’t miss our Sunday School Series “Real Relationships”
Location: parlor
September 3, 2017: Tom Matthews
September 10, 2017: Tom Matthews
September 17, 2017: Tom Matthews
September 24, 2017: Tom Matthews
Location: sanctuary
September 3, 2017: Pastor D. Marie
September 10, 2017: Pastor D. Marie
September 17, 2017: Rev. Ed
September 24, 2017: Pastor D. Marie
Location: parlor
September 3, 2017: Tom Matthews *Children will be dismissed from Moring Worship for Youth Church
immediately following offering
Christian Education
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Mary S:
Art P., Jane B., Randy. & Christy S., Dick & Barb F., Don L., Marcy K., Janet K., Julia, Glen H.
Frank H.
Linda R: Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Layton, Pat & Rowland
Zimmerman, Clarence, Caroline, Barb & Family
Joan K: Nancy, David & Christopher
Dottie M:
Betty
Jean T: Clyde Smiley & Bert Levarto
Diana O:
Ken, Hannah, Doria, Donald L., Ann N.
Mary P: Toni Jones & Family, Jewell Willis & family,
Paulette, John & Annette, Frank & Aarica
Christine L: Valarie, Peter, & Conrad, Tina, Bill &
Lakota’s
Joyce A: Niece, & Shirley
Pat S:
Terry , Paul, Rosemary, Michael & Wayne
Michael M: Hen Miller
Kelly & Sophie M:
Carl Manning
JoAnn H:
Jim High
Ed Ad:
Nicholas
Tom & Ginger M:
Jim Jordan, Ann, Ginger, Heidi Taylor, & Christy & Family, Ginger, Donna, Barbara
Witmer, Chris & Claudia
Doria O: Bob Johnson
Brenda N:
Nash Atkins, Jess Kitch, Aurora Kin & Cassidy Atkins
Barb P:
Ruth Bailey
Bill D: Pastor Grace, Margaret & Granddaughter
Lois M:
Christopher Haubert
Harold T: Michael & Joan
Lois H:
Dottie Michels, Lori & JoAnn
Reese C: Bill
David P:
T. Dean Witmer’s Family
Amadee R: Family
Reginald R: Jean Friend
Pastor D. :
Aariona
FCC:
Scott Boltz, Colleen, Bryan Eldridge & Family, Goudy/Frey Family, Nancy Haubrich, Ken
Weber, Aariona, Colleen, Mary - Lynne Weber, & David P.
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OUTREACH
First Christian Church Girl Scouts Update!!!
September 7th we will be holding an informative welcome
to Scouts meeting, open house style from 6:30 to 8:00
PM. Located in the Fellowship Hall.
Families of girls in Kindergarten thru 12th grade that is interested in joining
scouting are welcome to come and learn about the programs.
Grocery Card Fundraiser!
Weis, Karns and Giant cards are available.
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 cards today or contact the church office.
Do you like to Camp?
Here is your chance to join FCC Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts for a great adventure.
Family Camping at Camp Small Valley
Oct 6, 7 and 8
Register to attend by Sep 8th
This is a Girl Scout owned property so there are some basic rules that will need to be followed. All adults will need a background clearance to attend. These can be obtained free, ask Diana for details. It is also a
smoke and alcohol free camp. Registration forms can be found on the table in the Narthex.
There is a fee to cover the cost of camp and food.
First Christian Church Cub Scout Update!
Cub Scouts have been busy over the summer enjoying base
ball games, fishing, going to the observatory and many
other great activities. The new scout year is just beginning.
Boys in Kindergarten through and including 5th grade are
welcome to join our troop. Please contact Molly Kelly at
[email protected] for information on joining or
volunteering.
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Income and Expenses
Month of July
Congregational Offerings Received $3,194.00
Misc. Receipts $ 97.00
Total $3,291.00
Bills Received and Paid $9,968.94
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Weekly updates on
worship and happenings
Update on Special Congregational Meeting!
At our meeting on Aug 6, 2017 the congregation voted to replace 40
windows in the building with new more energy efficient windows. They
also voted to have the exterior of the church painted.
Thank you Glenn Haagen for all your
work with property. These building
improvements will help ensure that
our church building stays stable.
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Welcome to the Harrisburg
Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Saturday, September 9th, 2017
For more information, please contact: Contact Name: BRANDON MARSICO & ASHLEY FIESELER
Contact Phone: 717-579-8761 Contact Email: [email protected]
Walk Date: 09/09/2017 Walk Location: SKYLINE SPORTS COMPLEX - CITY ISLAND - Harrisburg, PA
Check-in/Registration Time: 09/09/2017 at 3:00 pm Walk Begins: 5:00 pm Walk Ends: 8:00 pm
SCHEDULE
Registration: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Opening Ceremony: 5:00pm
Walk Begins: After Ceremony
Closing Ceremony: After last Walker Returns
Board Meeting
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Immediately Following Worship
All FCC Members are welcomed
to attend.
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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
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9:15 AM: Sunday School
10:15 AM: Worship
Ministry Planning after Worship
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Girl Scout
Meeting
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9:15 AM: Sunday School
10:15 AM: Worship
Finance after church
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Cub Scout
Recruitment
night!
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Bible Study at
Just For Today
Recovery Center
7:00pm
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9:15 AM Sunday School
10:15 AM: Worship
Ordination and
Installation!
5:00pm
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Girl Scout
Meeting
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9:15 AM: Sunday School
10:15 AM: Worship
Board Meeting after worship
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Cub Scout
meeting
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Bible Study at
Just For Today
Recovery Center
7:00pm
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Church Office Closed
7:00 pm
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
September 2017
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