The Messenger January 2018

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1 The Messenger January 2018 Senior Pastor: D. Marie Tribble, MDiv., MAR Organist: Mary E. Snyder We are counting down the days until our annual Laity Sunday. This years speaker will be Melissa Ford. We will culminate our worship with the dedication and installation of our 2018 leaders & officers. You don t want to miss this special day. First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 442 Hummel Ave, Lemoyne, PA Rebecca VanLenten Church Office Monday: 10am - 3pm Wednesday: 12pm - 5pm Thursday: 10am - 3pm fcclemoyne@comcast.net Inside This Issue Pastor s Page 2 Speaker: Melissa Ford Ministry Planning Worship 3 Birthday/anniversary 3 Christian Education 4 Prayers 5 Outreach 6 Church Business 7 Upcoming Events 10 Calendar 11

2 Pastor s Page Reflecting on 2017, I realized our year was filled with many highs as well as a many lows. We experienced new additions to our congregation, increased engagement with our community, and significant spiritual growth both personally and congregationally. However, we also lost a few very significant individuals due to personal and medical reasons, all while simultaneously having our congregational life impacted by the vast number of major events taking place within our world. Individual impacts of 2017 vary and we may never collective agree or find resolve for all we had to endured, however, we can collectively agree 2017 touched the fabric of our congregation and our country in a significant way. As we enter into 2018, many people find themselves longing for a positive sign about the future. Something from God that provides reassurance the moral, ethical and spiritual downward spiral, will at some point reverse. As I pondered this, taking into consideration our own congregational needs, I was lead to the story of King Hezekiah. As leader of Judah, Hezekiah understood what it meant to live in a world that was surrounded with death, devastation, and daily threat of war. Hezekiah however was a man of great faith who valued the commands of God. He consistently found himself in a posture of prayer. He prayed because he knew Gods had a great track record of being a deliver, and he prayed because he recognized it was too much at stake not to pray. What I admire most about King Hezekiah is how his faith remained consistent even when death was the decree for his life. Instead of accepting death, Hezekiah goes into intentional prayer, expressing to God the historical fruit produced from his service and the benefit of his preservation. As a result of his faith prayer, God divinely reverses his situation; extends his life, delivers him and Judah from the threat of persecution, and heals his body. The days ahead may continue to be filled with uncertainty, however we must remember even in the face of death, devastation, & division, God listens to our prayers. The question becomes have we been praying? Pastor D. Marie Happy New Year A WORD FROM THE REGIONAL MINISTER & PRESIDENT Christmas Is a Season and a Spirit What good things have begun in our world through the coming of the Christ Child! Truly, God continues to be bless and encourage the church to continue through these 12 Days of Christmas, and far into the new year through the spirit of generosity that is expressed so beautifully in the worship, stewardship, and mission of each member and each congregation. Let us continue with the celebration of God's love made known in Jesus Christ our Lord. So, once again, Merry Christmas, and may the new year be blessed! Rev. Thaddaeus B. Allen, Regional Minister Being Not Afraid A Lenten Retreat on Living Beyond Fear Retreat Leader: Janet Hellner-Burris Pastor of the Christian Church of Wilkinsburg, PA Contemplative activist and seeker of living beyond fear in a world of anxiety and violence Day Retreat $50 Saturday March 17 9am-5pm Overnight Stay + Day Retreat $75 Friday March 16 6pm Supper followed by Evening Prayer To Register: Contact Pastor Janet Pastorjanethb@gmail.com Online Registration available after 1/2/18 at 2

3 Worship January's Serving Schedule January 7, 2018 Elder: Diana Onstott Diaconate: Glenn Haagen, Jane Welsh & Doria Onstott Communion: Lois Haagen Greeter: Heather Weist Acolyte: Aarica Lee January 14, 2018 Elder: Linda Runkle Diaconate: Deb Anderson, Lois Haagen & Joyce Arbogast Communion: Kelly Manning Greeter: Lois Haagen Acolyte: Anna Nutter January 21, 2018 January 28, 2018 Elder: Melissa Ford Diaconate: Kelly Manning, Glenn Haagen and Jane Welsh Communion: Jane Welsh Greeter: Barb Plaza Acolyte: Arayah Wiest Elder: Bill Davis Diaconate: Doria Onstott, Deb Anderson & Lois Haagen Communion: Diana Onstott Greeter: Joyce Arbogast Acolyte: Savannah Plaza January Birthdays & Anniversaries Happy BirtHday to Truman Christian - January 1st June Cates - January 8th Leon Smith - January 23rd Brenda Nutter - January 31st Happy Anniversary Howard & June Cates January 7th 3

4 Christian Education *Don t miss our Sunday School Series* Early Disciples Class Location: Nursery January 7: Aariona Lee January 14: Aariona Lee January 21: Aariona Lee January 28: Aariona Lee Junior Disciples Class Location: Parlor January 7: Melissa Ford January 14: Tom Matthews January 21: Melissa Ford January 28: Tom Matthews Adult Disciples Class Location: Sanctuary January 7: Rev. Ed Arbogast January 14: Rev. D. Marie Tribble January 21: Rev. Ed Arbogast January 28: Rev. D. Marie Tribble Youth Church LOCATION: PARLOR First & Third Sundays of the Month JANUARY 7, 2018: Tom Matthews JANUARY 21, 2018: Tom Matthews *Children will be dismissed from Moring Worship for Youth Church immediately following offering 4

5 Prayer Requests Mary S: Art P., Marcy K., Janet K., Julia, Frank H., Beverly B., Dottie M., Nancy L., Stanley S., Family of Jane B., Betty & Zigler Family Linda R: Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Layton, Pat & Rowland Zimmerman Joan K: Nancy, Heather, Margaret & Christopher Dottie M: Betty Jean T: Clyde Smiley & Bert Levarto Diana O: Ken, Hannah, Doria, Donald & Ann, Diana & Owen Mary P: Toni Jones & Family, Jewell Willis & family, Diana and family & Kim Christine L: Valarie, Peter, & Conrad, Tina, Bill & Lakota 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 Brenda N: Cassidy Atkins & Beverly Bill D: Pastor Grace & Granddaughter Harold T: Michael David P: Larry Mathis Kaylee W: Senora Green Velma H: Ann Pastor D: Teresa V. & Lois & Russ M. Rev Ed. Harold Melissa F. Alisha Donna W. Judy R. Angela P. Rose FCC: Scott Boltz, Bryan Eldridge & Family, Goudy/ Frey Family, Nancy Haubrich, Ken Weber, Mary - Lynne Weber, & David P. Like our page and follow us on Facebook! 5

6 Outreach Giving Shed Our giving shed is getting low, we are in need of non perishable food and personal care item. Please bring these donations throughout January. See Diana Onstott for additional questions or suggestions on recommended needs. 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! Weis, Karns & Giant cards are available. Please see Diana Onstott to set up a standing order or purchase them today. Also contact the church office for more information. 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. 6

7 Church Business Altar Flowers FOR 2018 It s the start of a new year! 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. NOVEMBER Income and Expenses Income Month of November Congregational Offerings Received $ 2,079 Misc Receipts $ 195 Reserve Fund $ 6,000 Thanksgiving Offering $ 245 Interest Funds $ 1,537 $ 10,056 TOTAL The Church Christmas Party 2017 A visit from Santa The Ugly Christmas Sweater Contestants Congratulations Rev. Ed The Winner!!! 7

8 Church Business Continued Hanging of the Greens 2017 Retelling the story of the birth of Jesus Christ New Members Luncheon 2017 If you missed the 2017 New Members Luncheon you missed a great time of food, fellowship, & trivia! Celebrating all of the New Members who have joined our congregation since our last New Members Luncheon. David, Eric, Ginger, Dori, Tom, Rev. Dean, Mary & Heather 1. Deb Anderson 2. Eric Kinter 3. Rev. Dean Luther 4. Ginger Matthews 5. Thomas Matthews 6. Anna Nutter 7. Diana Onstott 8 8. Doria Onstott 9. Mary Pauling 10.Barb Plaza 11. Angela Pleva 12. David Prediger 13. Teresa Vines 14.Heather Wiest

9 How well do you know your Church? Trivia FCC LEMOYNE HISTORY 1. The Original Plot of land used to build our church was donated by this individual? 2. First Christian Church Lemoyne was incorporated and established constitution and by-laws in this year? 3. This person was called to serve as the first female senior Pastor in FCC Lemoyne history? 4. FCC Lemoyne was dedicated on May 13th of this year? 5. First Christian Church day is celebrated in Lemoyne on this date? DISCIPLES CHURCH HISTORY 1. These 2 church founders broke from the Presbyterian church following a dispute over the Lords Supper? 2. Following The Cane Ridge Revival, found Barton Stone participated in this movement in 1801? 3. The Stone-Campbell movement united in Lexington Kentucky in this year? 4. Disciples are presented with an opportunity to contribute to 6 special offerings throughout the year; Easter Pentecost, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Week of Compassion, & Reconciliation. These offering are filtered though this common funding system established in 1941? 5. This is the first recorded African American preacher in Christian Church history? 9

10 Upcoming Events SERVICE OF BAPTISM Save the Date Sunday January 28,

11 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 Happy New Year! Church Office Closed 2 Pack Meeting 3 4 Girl Scouts Meeting :15 am Sunday School 10:15 am Worship Including Youth Church Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Girl Scouts Meeting Funnel Cake Festival 6 to 8 pm Ministry Planning Meeting After Worship JFT :15 am Sunday School 10:15 am Worship Martin Luther King Jr. Day Girl Scouts Meeting Finance Meeting After Worship :15 am Sunday School 10:15 am Worship Including Youth Church Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Girl Scouts Meeting Board Meeting After Worship 28 9:15 am Sunday School 10:15 am Worship Including Youth Church Laity Sunday JFT

12 First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 442 Hummel Ave, Lemoyne, PA PH: January