The Messenger November 2017

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1 The Messenger November 2017 Senior Pastor: D. Marie Tribble, MDiv., MAR Organist: Mary E. Snyder Our Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Raffle just got even better! This year we are partnering with the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank. We still need everyone's support to make this annual Fundraiser a success! 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 Ministry Planning Worship 3 Birthday/anniversary 3 Christian Education 4 Prayers 5 Outreach 6 Church Business 8 Upcoming Events 9 Calendar 11

2 Permission to Remember November always brings me joy because it a month that gives me Permission to Remember. In my life November 1st was always a significant day because it was my grandmothers birthday. Nannie Delores was her name and I was her name sake because I was her first granddaughter. She taught me early November 1st was no average day, in addition to celebrating her birthday it was also All Saints Day, a day set aside to remember the saints. Remember the Saints As a young Catholic School student, veneration of the Saints became as normal to me as is saying the Lord s Prayer is to a young Disciple of Christ. As time progressed many of the rituals I learned in Catholic school became obsolete, however my love, respect and adoration for the Remembering the Saints associated with Christian History remained. What better way to start November which is typically always partnered with a thematic focus of giving thanks, than to take the first day of the month to pay homage and say thanks to those significant individuals within our Christian history. Remember Who Over the years I ve realized Remembering Who can many times get lost in our interpretation of history. We must never lose site that history not only tells us what but it also tells us who. It s our responsibility as faithful believers to be willing to take a moment to do critical reflect on who has contributed to our lives. We re all standing on the shoulders of many great individuals who ve sacrificed much and no longer live to reap the benefits. Who are these individuals? Who are the saints in your history who ve paved the way in your life? Was it a grandmother, a veteran, a fellow Christian, a friend, or maybe even a stranger? There is no better time than now to take a moment to express some gratitude. Maybe even take a moment to introduce a member of a younger generation to someone they ve never met, but Pastor s Page 2 definitely should know. The Permission to Remember is a repetitive gift November brings to us all. Do it now while you have time. The Clock of Life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop, At late or early hour. Now is the only time we own; Love, life, toil with a will; Do not wait until tomorrow, For the Clock May then be still. - Will Roberts, Live, Love, & Toil The Bible States in Ecclesiastes 3:1, There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens Pastor D. Marie A Word from the Regional Minister & President Notice of Regional Mailing Address Change Mail has moved slowly to the Regional Office due to continuing to use of a forwarding order with the US Post Office. Therefore, please take note (and share this Information with any who might have cause to mail to us) that the Greensburg post office box is now closed, All mail for the Region or the Regional Minister needs to go directly to: Christian Church in Pennsylvania 1402 Washington Ave. Parkersburg, WV Marianna Church Hosts Opioids Conversation OPEN COMMUNITYFORUM ADDICTION AND THE OPIOID CRISIS NOVEMBER 2, 2017 First Christian Church, 27 Barnard Street, Marianna, Pennsylvania

3 Worship NOVEMBER SERVING SCHEDULE November 5, 2017 Elder: Bill Davis Diaconate: Jane Welsh, Joyce Arbogast & Lois Haagen Communion: Joyce Arbogast Greeter: Christine Lex Acolyte: Aarica Lee November 12, 2017 Elder: Diana Onstott Diaconate: Doria Onstott, David Prediger & Ken Onstott Communion: Joyce Arbogast Greeter: Joyce Arbogast Acolyte: Anna Nutter November 19, 2017 Elder: Linda Runkle Diaconate: Joyce Arbogast, Glenn Haagen and Deb Anderson Communion: Jane Welsh & Linda Runkle Greeter: Linda Runkle Acolyte: Savannah Plaza November 26, 2017 Elder: Lois Miller Diaconate: Glenn Haagen, Lois Haagen & Jane Welsh Communion: Jane Welsh & Linda Runkle Greeter: Ginger Matthews Acolyte: Arayah Wiest Kelly Manning - November 2nd Mary Snyder - November 6th Glenn Haagen - November 8th Joan Kain - November 12th Frank Hughes - November 21st Joseph Frey - November 22nd Leon Smith Jr. - November 26th Happy Birthday! 3

4 Christian Education Don t miss our Sunday School Series Real Relationships Early Disciples Class Junior Disciples Class LOCATION: NURSERY NOVEMBER 5, 2017: Aariona Lee NOVEMBER 12, 2017: Aariona Lee NOVEMBER 19, 2017: Aariona Lee NOVEMBER 26, 2017: Aariona Lee LOCATION: PARLOR NOVEMBER 5, 2017: Pastor D. Marie NOVEMBER 12, 2017: Tom Matthews NOVEMBER 19, 2017: Pastor D. Marie NOVEMBER 26, 2017: Tom Matthews Adult Disciples Class Youth Church LOCATION: SANCTUARY NOVEMBER 5, 2017: Rev. Ed NOVEMBER 12, 2017: Pastor D. Marie NOVEMBER 19, 2017: Rev. Ed NOVEMBER 26, 2017: Pastor D. Marie Location: parlor NOVEMBER 5: Tom Matthews November 19: Tom Matthews *Children will be dismissed from Moring Worship for Youth Church immediately following offering 4

5 Prayer Requests Mary S: Art P., Jane B., Randy. & Christy S., Dick & Barb F., Marcy K., Janet K., Julia, Glen H. Frank H., Beverly B., Jo-Ann & Family & Dottie M. Linda R: Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Layton, Pat & Rowland Zimmerman, Cathi & Friends & Janet Joan K: Nancy, Heather, Margaret & Harold Dottie M: Betty Jean T: Clyde Smiley, Bert Levarto & Kent Diana O: Ken, Hannah, Doria, Ann N., Donald & Diana Mary P: Toni Jones & Family, Jewell Willis & family, Physical Therapist, Lisa, Michael & Brittany Christine L: Valarie, Peter, & Conrad, Tina, Bill, Lakota s, & Aj 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, Jim, Mother & Claudia Doria O: Bob Johnson Brenda N: Nash Atkins, Jess Kitch, Aurora, Cassidy Atkins & Donna Barb P: Ruth Bailey Bill D: Pastor Grace, Margaret & Granddaughter Harold T: Michael Lois H: Family of Carol S. David P: Fred Kaylee W: Senora Green Velma H: Brenda & The Smiley s Pastor D: Teresa V. June C: Dave M. Angela P: Elizabeth FCC: Scott Boltz, Bryan Eldridge & Family, Goudy/ Frey Family, Nancy Haubrich, Ken Weber, Mary - Lynne Weber, David P. & Cindy Greenling Advent Devotionals 2017 We will be making Advent Devotionals available to congregants in the next few weeks at no cost. There will be more information to follow in future bulletins. 5

6 Outreach 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 & Giants 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. These would make great Christmas gifts! Pie Sale Order & Money Due November 17th by 8:00pm Pick Up November 21st at 6:30pm at FCC Choose from Pumpkin, Chocolate & Apple $6.00 $6.00 $7.00 6

7 Outreach Continued Community Trick or Treat 2017 Lemoyne Historical Society Here s a few pictures from Monday nights Historical Society Here s a look at the Loom that has been refurbished by our own David Prediger Pastor D. Marie & David Prediger with US Representative Sheryl Delozier 7

8 Church Business Poinsettias 2017 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: First Christian Church MAIL TO: 442 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne PA NUMBER OF POINSETTIAS (5-6 blooms) FLOWER COLOR: Dedication: x $10.00 = RED WHITE JINGLE BELL These poinsettias are placed (please choose one per plant) ( ) In loving memory of by ( ) In honor of by ( ) In celebration of the Birth of our Christ by ( ) I 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: $ For Christmas, First Christian Church will decorate its sanctuary with Poinsettias. If you would like to participate by ordering Poinsettias 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 Flowers and Gifts. There will be Order forms on the Information Table. ORDER DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - PLEASE BE PROMPT Like our page and follow us on Facebook! Weekly updates on worship and happenings 8

9 Upcoming Events Sunday, November 5th Immediately Following Worship Join us on Sunday, November 5th for the Board to vote on the 2018 Budget. Special Congregational Sunday, November 19th Immediately Following Worship Family & Friends you are invited to our Thanksgiving Dinner Sunday, November 19th 12:30 pm We will be having Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Rolls, and of course pies and other yummy desserts!!!! Sponsored by: FCC Cub Scouts 9

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11 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Girl Scout 5 9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship Includes Youth Church Special Budget after worship 12 9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship Finance after worship 19 9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship Includes Youth Church Congregational after worship Thanksgiving Dinner 12:30 pm 6 7 Cub Scout Pack 7:00 pm JFT 7:00 pm 7:00pm :00 pm :15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship Cub Scout Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Cub Scout Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Thanksgiving Eve Service 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 11 Girl Scout Girl Scout Church Office Closed JFT 7:00pm

12 First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 442 Hummel Ave, Lemoyne, PA PH: November 2017 Our first Hallelujah Lock - In was a success! Here's a look! 12