The Messenger March 2017

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1 The Messenger March 2017 Senior Pastor: D. Marie Tribble, MDiv., MAR Organist: Mary E. Snyder First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 442 Hummel Ave, Lemoyne, PA Church Office: Hours Monday 10:00-3:00 Wednesday 10:00-3:00 Thursday 10:00-3:00 Christy Daley can be reached through at Inside This Issue Pastor s Page 2 Ministry Planning Worship 3 Christian Education 4 Prayers 5 Birthday/anniversary 5 Outreach 6 Upcoming Events 8 Church Business 10 Calendar 13

2 Pastor s Page The Road to Resurrection Throughout my life I have learned there are a variety of traditions and actions upheld within congregations around the world that are done out of a true spirit of devotion and faith but without true knowledge or clarity as to why these actions are important or worth preforming as a Christian. Over the next several weeks we will partake in a variety of worship services, educational experiences, and activities that will commemorate various aspects of this season. Some of these actions will seem familiar to the season and some will feel totally new. However, each of these isolated components have been established to ensure we have a clear well-rounded perspective on the significance of this high holy period within our Christian liturgical calendar. During our Sunday morning worship experiences we will take a detailed look at the actions of Jesus Christ as he Journeys towards Calvary. Paying close attention to the lessons Jesus thought were necessary to impart into those he encountered. Likewise we will share in two communal worship experience; Ash Wednesday Service and Maundy Thursday Service. The early church determined Ash Wednesday to be the beginning of the Lenten period of fasting and renewal. Ashes are used as sign of penitence. In the Holy Scriptures, ashes symbolize frailty, death, sadness, mourning, and repentance. In our penitence we simultaneously express sorrow and repentance for our sins as well as a rededication to be purified and renewed. Towards the end of this period of renewal we will follow in the actions of Jesus Christ and gather for a community foot washing ceremony. It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end 4 so he got up 2 from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. (John 13:1,4-5). To help provide depth to our personal spiritual journeys, during this season we will host our very first Bible Institute. This new component of our Christian Education department will provide a series of classes throughout the season of Lent geared towards answering the questions, What is Lent, and Why do we celebrate it? The Lenten Bible Institute will closely resemble Vacation Bible School as it will include specialized classes for all ages. We will explore the various familiar topic associated with Lent such as ashes, penitence, alms giving, fasting, Christ passion, resurrection and renewal. This will be an opportunity for us to collectively develop and affirm our knowledge of these aspects of our Christian Faith. As we enter into the Lenten season we are invited into a season of personal devotion to seek Gods clarity, wisdom, and guidance. We are invited into a time of personal penitence and intentional reflection on our actions, as well as the actions of Jesus Christ as he Journeys towards Calvary. I petition each of you to remain open to gaining clarity or position yourselves to potentially learn something totally new about this Holy season. Go deeper into your own personal spiritual journey with Jesus than you have in the past. 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 states, So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 6 As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. 2 For he says, At an acceptable time I have listened to you, and on a day of salvation I have helped you. See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation! Pastor D. Marie

3 WORSHIP MARCH SERVING SCHEDULE March 5, 2017 Elder: Bill Davis Diaconate: Dave Prediger, Lynne Weber, Deb Anderson Communion: Lois Haagen and Glenn Haagen Greeter: Gean Trout and Dottie Michels March 12, 2017 Elder: Linda Runkle Diaconate: Kelly Manning, Joyce Arbogast, Dave Prediger Communion: Diana and Deb Anderson Greeter: Linda Runkle and Dottie Michels Acolyte: Amadee Redfeather Acolyte: Tommy Kelly March 19, 2017 Elder: Diana Onstott Diaconate: Glenn Haagen, Jane Welsh, Doria Onstott Communion: Diana and Deb Anderson Greeter: Dottie Michels March 26, 2017 Elder: Bill Davis Diaconate: Lois Haagen, Kelly Manning, Lynne Weber Communion: Glenn Haagen and Lois Haagen Greeter: Glenn Haagen and Lois Haagen 3

4 Join us to help spread the news about Sunday school To your neighbors and to your friends... Location: Nursery March 5, 2017: Aariona Lee March 12, 2017: Aariona Lee March 19, 2017: Diana Onstott March 26, 2017: Diana Onstott Location: parlor March 5, 2017: Pastor D. March 12, 2017:Tom Matthews March 19, 2017: Pastor D. March 26, 2017:Tom Matthews Location: sanctuary March 5, 2017: Rev. Ed. Arbogast March 12, 2017: Pastor D. Marie March 19, 2017: Rev. Ed. Arbogast March 26, 2017: Pastor D. Marie Adult Sunday School books are available for order for only $2.50. Please contact the front office to place an order! Location: parlor March 5, 2017: Tom Matthews March 19, 2017: Tom Matthews *Children will be dismissed from Moring Worship for Youth Church 4

5 : June Davis (Lois H.), Jenny, Norie, Rob B., Ben and Michael, Nancy, Van, Clarke, Linda (Phelps) Hoffman (Mary S.), Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Layton, Joanne Hubert (Linda R.), Nancy, Franks Family, Peter, Harold s Grandson, Harold, Jody, Joyce (Joan K.), Betty (Dottie M.), Clyde Smiley (Jean T.),, Family of Grammy Sharon, Ken, Sammy Fisher, Hannah, Onstott Family, Donald and Doria, Donnie, Jeff (Diana O.), Patty Rhemms, Toni Jones & Family, Jewell Willis and family, Pastor D. Marie, Eric Gibbs, Kenyon Brown, Felicia & Weldon Family, Helen Curtis, Jamia, Daughter, Brandon Richards (Mary P.), My children Valarie, Peter, and Conrad, Rev. Andrew, Greg K. (Christine L.), Ken Weber, (Lynn W.), Family of Dick & Connie Shatzer, Joanne Hubert (Lois M.), Terry, Pat (Pat S.), Jordan (Brenda N.), Hen Miller (Michael M.), Carl Manning (Kelly M.), Evie, Leider family, Salior, (Heather W.), Mary Jane (Colleen F.), Niece, Anna Neal, Faye Markley, Mr. & Mrs. Tolly (Tina S.), Christian Family, Mary (Pastor D.) Mrs. Duremma (Sophie M.) Jim High (Joanne H.), Families from Lancaster (Barb P.) Lois (Glenn H.) Chris, Uncle Bill, Christine L., Scott Boltz, Harold & Joan, Lambert Family, Reeser Family, Goudy/Frey Family, Family and Friends of Talk Magaizne (FCC family). Acolyte Schedule! Parents we have a list of empty spots on our 2017 calendar. Please see Diana Onstott or Barb Plaza if you are interested in volunteering your child as an Acolyte for You can also sign up directly online by going to: If you would like to help update the sign in front of the church! please sign up at: MARCH BIRTHDAYS Al White - March 6 Christine Lex - March 8 Isabelle Varner - March 9 Jo Ann Haubert - March 10 Nicholas Frey - March 14 Ladies Tea MARCH ANNIVERSARIES Pastor D. Marie & Rev. Tribble March 19 5

6 OUTREACH Hershey Park Discounted tickets Available NOW! Family Name: Phone Ticket category Discount Rate Quantity Total due Regular Ticket (ages 9 54) Jr or Senior Ticket (ages 3 8 and 55 69) Senior + (ages 70 and over) $23.95 Total Due Return this form to Diana Onstott (640 Rupley Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011) with check payable to Girl Scouts by April 1st Tickets should arrive by April 28th and will be distributed on Sunday, April 30th. If you are unable to pick them up on that day, please contact Diana and an alternate day will be Cub Scout Pack 442: We had an exciting Pine Wood Derby this past month. We also learned about First Aid and Emergency Preparedness. Look for new signs throughout the building explaining ways to exit the building in an emergency. We are looking forward to camping in March. It will be our FIRST camping trip as a pack. We also wanted to invite you to our Blue and Gold Banquet and Awards Ceremony. We are very excited about this event. It will be held on April 1 at 6:30 PM, here at FCC! Nutrition on a Budget? What does that have to do with Girl Scouting? It is the program First Christian Church Senior and Ambassador Scouts created to make cooking fun and ensure that families are able to eat nutritiously on a budget! Class includes making breakfast, lunch and dinner for a family of 4. Our first Class will be held Monday, March 20th at. We can accommodate 4 families in each class. There is no fee for these classes. f you are interested please in attending Please fccgirlscouts@gmail.com. 6

7 OUTREACH (continued) World Day of Prayer... The Women s Council of Saint Theresa Parish, New Cumberland is again hosting the World Day of Prayer which is locally sponsored by Christian Women United. We would like to invite all women of the FCC Family to join together with others in our community for fellow ship, prayer and song. The short service will begin at 10AM in our social Hall. This year we will have a speaker who has immigrated to the United States provide personal insights into life in the Philippines. Light refreshments reflecting Philippines s vibrant heritage will be served. We look forward to seeing you there! Serving the Mechanicsburg, New Kingstown, Monroe & Silver Spring Townships, and parts of the Camp Hill & Enola Communities 5228 East Trindle Road Thank You ~ Mary Wish List Bathroom Tissue Canned Chicken Canned Tuna Earl and Twanette had been living in a local shelter when they reached out to New Hope for help. We worked with them to find housing and employment for both. Finally, an apartment came through, and they are now safe and warm in their own home. Earl is looking to enroll in our CDL Truck Driving Program and Twanette is hoping to re-enter the paralegal field as soon as possible. Your support changes lives - thank you! Save the Date and WALK with us Sunday, April 30, Join us at Hampden Park in Mechanicsburg - bring your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Register your team today at If you or someone you know needs help with food, learning budgeting skills, finding a job, or dealing with a financial crisis, please contact us. 7 Cereal Deodorant Serve! The following volunteer opportunities are available: 9:00-12:30 Mon, Wed, &Thurs Hospitality Hosts 12:30-4:00 Mon & Thurs Appointment Receptionists

8 Scout Sunday At FCC March 5, :15 AM All Scouts are welcomed! Please join us on Sunday as we honor all Scouts! Lenten Bible Institute What is Lent and Why do we celebrate it? Friday s through Lent at 6:30 PM Join us beginning March 10th through April 7th. We will explore the significance of the Lenten season. We will have classes for all ages. On 4/7 we will host a community Easter Party. Free food, crafts, Easter egg hunt and Easter Bunny! 10th ANNUAL PANCAKE EXTRAVAGANZA! Saturday March 25, 2017 from 7 AM to 12 Noon OOTW (Out of this World) Pancakes Chocolate Chip, Blueberry, Strawberry, Rainbow, Banana, and more! Sausage, Juice and Coffee $ ALL YOU CAN EAT! Funnel Cake & Shuffle Board Fest March 18, :00 PM 8:00 PM Free, Soup, Salad & Funnel Cake Paint & Pray! Sunday, March 26 at Grace United Methodist Church. This month Theme: Love Sponsored by the Young Adults of Grace. Registration open to everyone age 16 to 116! Contact Church office to register, or office@graceumlemoyne.org! 8

9 (Continued) Community Lenten Lunches & Worship You are invited to attend our Lenten Lunches Wednesdays at Noon. On April 14 there will be a Procession of the Cross (11:00am) from Grace UMC to Calvary UMC. A special Sunrise Service at Negley Park on April 16. Please see the schedule below: 9

10 Like our page and follow us on Facebook! FCCLemoyne Weekly updates on worship and happenings Income and Expenses Month of January Congregational Offerings Received $3, Living Memorial $ Outreach/Available for Emergencies $1, Misc. $ Visa Rewards $ Total $ Bills Received and Paid $9, OUR CANDIDATES FOR BAPTISM 1. Bill Leach 2. Anna Nutter 3. Angela Pleva 4. Amadee Redfeather 5. Tina Szouda 6. Heather Wiest March 19th following worship Everyone is invited to join us for these meetings. We do serve a light lunch. Voting board members include Board Officers, all members of the Diaconate and Elders including Emeritus status, and several members at large. If you cannot attend and would like meeting minutes please contact the church office. We would be very happy to send you a copy. 10

11 2017 Honorees Chuck Wingate W E B Dubois Inspiration for Tomorrow Award Executive Director Bethesda Missions Vera Cornish - Rosa Parks Trailblazer Award Founder of Urban Connections Tina Nixon - Thurgood Marshall Defender of Justice Award Chief Diversity Officer Pinnacle Health Systems Marsha Banks - Harriett Tubman Homeward Bound Award Founder A Miracle 4 Sure Inc. Steve Brandt - Sojourner Truth Voice of Truth Award Director of Just for Today Recovery and Veteran Service Rev. Dr. Monica Dawkins-Smith - Martin Luther King Quest for Unity Award President for the Penn Central Conference of the United Church of Christ 11

12 Please Join us in Congratulating Walter David Prediger On receiving the FCC 2017 Service Award David joined FCC on December 27, He was recently installed as a member of the Deaconate Ministry. David currently volunteers with the Heartland Hospice, Manor Care of Camphill, and the Prison Ministry for Grace Baptist Church. He has been devoted to other ministry initiates along side Randall Loss which include the Christian Business Men s Connection. He is a member of CBMC, FACE-2-FACE Ministries, and a lifetime member of the Zoning Appeals Board for the Borough of Wormlesburg. Prior to Arriving in Pennsylvania, David spent years providing service to various communities in Maryland. In 2007, in honor of his mother and father, David donated the House of David to Prince Georges County to house families who are homeless. These are just a few of his numerous contributions to the church, community, and the world which qualify him to be the recipient of the 2017 First Christian Church Service Award 12

13 March 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Ash Wednesday Service 7:00 pm Girl Scout Troops and Tax prep 9:00 am :15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship Ministry Planning after worship Girl Scout Troops Cub Scouts Lions Tigers Bears Wolf and Webelos Lenten Lunch 12:00 pm Girl Scout Troop Meeting Lenten Bible Institute 6:30 PM Tax Prep 9:00 am Youth Church 12 9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship Finance Meeting after worship Cub Scouts Lions Tigers Bears Wolf and Webelos 15 Lenten Lunch 12:00 pm 16 Girl Scout Troops and Lenten Bible Institute 6:30 PM 18 Tax Prep 9:00 am Funnel Cake 6:30 PM :15 AM; Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship Youth Church Board Meeting after worship Girl Scout Troops Tax Prep Lenten Lunch 12:00 pm Girl Scout Troop Meeting Lenten Bible Institute 6:30 PM Pancake Extravaganza! 7:00 am Tax Prep 9:00 am 26 9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship Cub Scouts Tigers Bears Wolf and Webelos 13

14 First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 442 Hummel Ave, Lemoyne, PA PH: March, 2017 JOIN US AS IN OUR DAILY DEVOTIONAL READINGS THROUGHOUT LENT The West Virginia and Pennsylvania Regions have joined together to offer Prayerscapes for Lent, a daily devotional guide prepared by our ministers. Please contact the church office and a link can be sent to you to download the file. 14