Mental Health Awareness Sunday Celebrating Caregivers & Families

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1 The Messenger Senior Pastor: D. Marie Tribble, MDiv., MAR Organist: Mary E. Snyder May 2018 Mental Health Awareness Sunday Celebrating Caregivers & Families Sunday, May 27th First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 442 Hummel Ave, Lemoyne, PA Rebecca VanLenten Church Office Monday: 10am - 3pm Wednesday: 10am - 3pm Thursday: 10am - 3pm At 10:15 am Guest Speaker: Rev. Ruth S. Moore She is a Director, Business Development & Admissions Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute. She is coming from Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. fcclemoyne@comcast.net Inside This Issue Pastor s Page 2 Ministry Planning Worship 3 Birthday/anniversary 3 Christian Education 4 Prayers 5 Outreach 6 Church Business 8 Upcoming Events 10 Calendar 11 Join us after Worship, for a Mental Health Presentation and Luncheon.

2 Pastor s Page Why Many people know on Easter Sunday following morning worship, I fell down a flight of stairs while visiting another church. It was by far one of the scariest moments in my life. My immediate response to this accident, after the shock wore off was, Why me. After working with the flu to make sure all of my ministerial obligations were complete and after walking carefully in front of my daughter to prevent her from falling down the stairs moments earlier, I fell; all I could think was Why me! Why this Due to the nature of the fall I was put in a cast and ordered to stay off of me feet. No longer was I thinking why me, my mind transitioned to Why this! I ve always been a very mobile person, I could not fathom losing agency to come and go at my will. More importantly Why now! I had so many things planned in the month of April, work, responsibilities, and obligations. This hardly seemed like the proper time for me to just sit. Instead of complaining about my circumstances I decided to seek out meaning during my time of recovery. inconvenient moments that leave us broken. We are not privileged to always dictate our journey, but if we focus we can always find the Blessing in the Midst of the Brokenness. We may not understand it now, but Gods got everything under control. Sometimes we must stop in order to see what we ve been missing... Romans 8:28 states... And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Pastor D. Marie Announcements from The Region Reflecting on the last thirty days, I now chuckle at my audacity to even think why me, why this and why now. No one gets the privilege of dictating all aspects of life; not even Jesus. There were relationships developed, people who d grown dependent on Jesus presence, and work that needed to be done, yet even Jesus submitted to his period of affliction, pain, and separation. Jesus understood Gods plan was connected to something much greater, others would never see until it was finished. Sometimes you have to disconnect in order to have an everlasting reconnect. The unexpected can happen in a matter of seconds to anyone. I ve learned in critical moments it becomes much easier to focus on the inconveniences before recognizing meaning can be found in the midst of the brokenness. Maturity means submitting to the will of God and walking in faith, even in the 2

3 Worship May 6th Elder: Diana Onstott Diaconate: Kelly Manning, Deb Anderson & Brenda Nutter Communion: Glenn & Lois Haagen Greeter: Joyce Arbogast Acolyte: Anna Nutter May 20th Elder: Melissa Ford Diaconate: Joyce Arbogast, Ginger Matthews & Glenn Haagen Communion: Kelly Manning Greeter: Lois Haagen Acolyte: Arayah Wiest May s Serving Schedule May 13th Elder: Linda Runkle Diaconate: Tom Matthews, Barb Plaza & Doria Onstott Communion: Lois Haagen & Brenda Nutter Greeter: Ron Nutter Acolyte: Aarica Lee May 27th Elder: Bill Davis Diaconate: Joyce Arbogast, Brenda Nutter & Lois Haagen Communion: Kelly Manning Greeter: Heather Wiest Acolyte: Savannah Plaza May Birthday s Mary Pauling ~ May 7th Amadee Redfeather ~ May 24th Joyce Arbogast ~ May 28th 3

4 Christian Education Early Disciples Class May 6th: Aariona Lee May 13th: Aariona Lee May 20th: Aariona Lee May 27th: Aariona Lee Junior Disciples Class May 6th: Melissa Ford May 13th: Tom Matthews May 20th: Melissa Ford May 27th: Tom Matthews Adult Disciples Class May 6th: Rev. Ed Arbogast May 13th: Rev. D. Marie Tribble May 20th: Rev. Ed Arbogast May 27th: Rev. D. Marie Tribble *Please Note: The Adult Disciples Class is in the piano room* Youth Church The 1st & 3rd Sunday of the Month May 6th: Tom Matthews May 20th: Tom Matthews *Children will be dismissed from Moring Worship for Youth Church immediately following offering 4

5 Mary S: Art P., Marcy K., Julia, Dottie M., John, Nancy L., Betty, Mary B. & Zachary Linda R: Steve, Joey, Kaylee, Layton, Lois & Russ Joan K: Nancy, Heather, Margaret, Janet & Linda L Dottie M: Betty Jean T: Clyde Smiley, Bert Levarto, Kent Miller Diana O: Ken, Hannah, Doria, Diana Mary P: Toni Jones & Family, Jewell Willis & family 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, Claudia, Norma & Family, Sharon B., Trudy, Betty Brenda N: Cassidy Atkins, Beverly, Mom & Dad Bill D: Pastor Grace, June & Julie Harold T: Michael Rev. Dean L. Denise Pastor D: David & Teresa V. Lois M. Russ, Larry Eric K. Dawn Kayleigh W. Aunt s Mom, Nana Layton Barbara s Grandpa Tina S. Anderson & David FCC: Pastor D., Scott Boltz, Bryan Eldridge & Family, Goudy/Frey Family, Nancy Haubrich, Ken Weber & Mary - Lynne Weber. 5

6 Outreach 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. Grocery Card Fundraiser 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. 6

7 t s e F s e r o m S 2nd Saturday of the month June 9th, July 14th & August 11th 6:00-8:00 PM At First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 442 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne, PA FREE Hamburgers // Hot Dogs Salads // Smore s Fixin s Bar Come join us for: Campfire Songs / Crafts / Activities, Games & More! Free & Open to the Public! 7

8 Church Business 2018 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 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. Memorial Day Flowers On Sunday, May 27, First Christian Church will decorate its sanctuary with RED Geraniums. If you would like to participate by ordering a Geranium, in honor or memory of loved ones and friends or service members, please use the form in the back of this newsletter to make your selection, attach your payment and then place in the offering plate or mail to church office. Thank you! Income and Expenses Month of February Congregational Offerings Received Week of Compassion Total Interest - Trust Funds Reserve Rental Property 2, , , , Bills Received and Paid 7, Income and Expenses Month of March Congregational Offerings Received Misc. Week of Compassion Total Interest - Trust Funds Fundraiser 3, , , , Bills Received and Paid 9, Like our page and follow us on Facebook!

9 Upcoming Events Mother s Day is May 13th M oth er s co m e i n man y di f f eren t packages! Join us as we honor the lives and memory of moms, grand moms, aunts, sisters, and caregivers who ve taken on the responsibility of nurturing, loving, and supporting us throughout our lives. We re having Guests! The 2017 General Assembly adopted a resolution to support The Poor People s campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival co chaired by Disciple minister Rev. Dr. William Barber, II. IN partnership with Match on Harrisburg. FCC will be the lodging location for all travelers participating in the campaign. Our guest will arrive at 6:00 pm on the following dates, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10 & 6/17 and depart on Mondays early evening. We are in need of volunteers and sleeping bags. If you are interested in assisting please let Pastor D. Marie know. Sunday, May 27th Memorial Day Worship Service On Sunday, May 27th we will be honoring our service men and women who have sacrificed their lives for the safety and protection of our country. This is a great time of pay tribute to those individuals in your family. 9

10 Upcoming Events Continued The Time For Action Is Now! Join us in Harrisburg for the kick-off of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, a season of moral resistance in state capitals across the country. Monday, May 14th 9:00am Breakfast - First Christian Church 442 Hummel Ave Lemoyne PA :00pm - Rally with Program followed by Action (Capitol Steps N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17120) 10

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12 MEMORIAL DAY GERANIUMS On Sunday, May 27, First Christian Church will decorate its sanctuary with RED geraniums. If you would like to participate by ordering a geranium, in honor or memory of loved ones and friends or service members, please use this form to make your selection, attach your payment and then place in the offering plate or mail to church office. There are 2 choices: 4 ½ plant = plant = 9.00 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH MAIL TO: 442 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne PA NUMBER OF GERANIUMS (4 1/2 ) x 4.50 = NUMBER OF GERANIUMS (6 ) x 8.75 = DEDICATION: These flowers are placed. ( ) In loving memory of by ( ) In honor of by NAME: PHONE: AMOUNT PAID: Orders are due by Thursday, May 17th Flower s are provided by 12

13 May Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :15 Sunday School 10:15 Sunday Worship including Youth Church Ministry Planning Meeting, after worship 13 Happy Mother s Day 9:15 Sunday School 10:15 Sunday Worship 20 9:15 Sunday School 10:15 Sunday Worship including Youth Church 27 Mental Health & Memorial Day Sunday 9:15 Sunday School 10:15 Sunday Worship 7:00 pm :00 pm :00 pm :00 pm Office Closed Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos 13 7:00 pm

14 First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 442 Hummel Ave, Lemoyne, PA PH: May 2018 Awake! Awake! Because she arose... Special Mission Project PA Disciples Women s Retreat September 28-30, 2018 JOY EL Camps & Retreats 3741 Joy-El Drive Greencastle, PA Keynote Speaker: Rev. D. Marie Tribble, MDiv. Cost: 195 To inquire about registration or payment plans contact: Jennifer Allen at We are participating in a Special Mission Project, Giving Bags we need FCC to donate 100 bars of soap, so that means we need all of you to bring in soap! Please start bringing in the soap today! 14