The Messenger Senior Pastor: D. Marie Tribble, MDiv., MAR Organist: Mary E. Snyder June 2018 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 2nd Saturday of the month At First Christian Church June 9th, July 14th (Disciples of Christ) 442 Hummel Avenue, & August 11th Lemoyne, PA 17043 6:00-8:00 PM 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 7 Upcoming Events 8 Calendar 8 1 0 2 t s e S mores F FREE Hamburgers // Hot Dogs Salads // Smore s Fixin s Bar Come join us for: Campfire Songs / Crafts / Activities, Games & More! 11 Free & Open to the Public!
Pastor s Page Why Not For three weeks I have had the privilege of participating in the Pennsylvania Poor Peoples Campaign (PPC). While we were in the planning phase I envisioned this type of cause would draw large volumes of people considering our communities are plagued with large amount of poverty. Although I have had the privilege to meeting many different people from a variety of faith traditions, generations, professions and walks of life; there has not been record breaking numbers of people gathering at our state Capitol. Each week notice I ve found myself asking the question, Why not? Regional News 2018 Camp Schedule If you are interested in signing your youth up for camp, please visit the camp website www.laurelview.org Is it because people possess a bias of the word poor? Is it because people are ashamed of their own economic status? Is it because people are afraid to speak truth to power? Is it because people believe their presence will offer no significance to the movement? Or Is it because people think they don t know anyone who is poor? As I continued to ponder my question, I resolved people aren t concerned because they have never truly taken to heart these words of Christ, for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me. Then they also will answer, Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you? Then he will answer them, Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me. Matthew 25:42-45 Entering Grades Dates Conference II 11th, 12th, June 17-23 Register Conference I 9th, 10th June 24-30 Register Chi Rho 7th, 8th July 8-14 Register Junior 4th-6th July 15-21 Register Mini Camp 1st-3rd July 22-25 Register Aug 3-5 Register Young Adult Rev. D. Marie and some of the Youth from FCC will be helping out with the Junior Camp. Participating in the Pennsylvania Poor Peoples Campaign has affirmed for me several truths about poverty. The first being, poverty is not limited to a specific race, nationality, culture, or age. Secondly, poverty impacts us all; some impacts are direct and other are indirect. Last but definitely not least, being poor is not a sin, poverty is a sin! As Christians if we choose to ignore the needs of those who are impoverished, we are then also choosing to sin against Christ. Rev. Thad Allen, Dr. Sharon Watkins and Haddae Allen attended the Revival Rally of the Poor Peoples Campaign in Charleston, WV earlier this month. Pastor D. Marie 2
Worship June s Serving Schedule June 3rd June 10th Elder: Diana Onstott Diaconate: Kelly Manning, Jane Welsh & Deb Anderson Communion: Jane Welsh & Deb Anderson Greeter: Barb Plaza Acolyte: Anna Nutter Elder: Linda Runkle Diaconate: Tom Matthews, Doria Onstott & Barb Plaza Communion: Jane Welsh & Deb Anderson Greeter: Brenda Nutter Acolyte: Savannah Plaza June 17th June 24th Elder: Melissa Ford Diaconate: Ginger & Tom Matthews, & Glenn Haagen Communion: Diana & Doria Onstott Greeter: Linda Runkle Acolyte: Arayah Wiest Elder: Mary Pauling Diaconate: Joyce Arbogast, Lois Haagen & Jane Welsh Communion: Diana & Doria Onstott Greeter: Kelly Manning Acolyte: Aarica Lee June Birthday s & Anniversary s Anniversaries Birthdays Glenn & Lois Haagen - June 7th Lois Miller - June 19th Tom & Linda Runkle - June 24th Gene Edwards - June 28th Ray & Sylvia Nichols - June 25th 3
Christian Education Early Disciples Class June 3: Aariona Lee June 10: Aariona Lee June 17: Aariona Lee June 24: Aariona Lee Junior Disciples Class June 3: Melissa Ford June 10: Tom Matthews June 17: Melissa Ford June 24: Tom Matthews Adult Disciples Class June 3: Rev. Ed Arbogast June 10: Rev. D. Marie Tribble June 17: Rev. Ed Arbogast June 24: Rev. D. Marie Tribble Youth Church June 3rd: Tom Matthews June 17th: Tom Matthews *Children will be dismissed from Moring Worship for Youth Church immediately following offering 4
Prayer Requests Mary S: Marcy K., Dottie M., Betty, Jennifer, Paul K. & Marilyn Linda R: Steve, Joey, Kaylee, Layton, Bill & June, Tom s Pastor Joan K: Nancy, Heather, Margaret, Janet, Linda L, Kaitlyn, Lynn & Laura, Kaitlyn, Ryan & Lucy Dottie M: Betty Jean T: Clyde Smiley, Bert Levarto, Cindy & Mike, Harvey Smiley Diana O: Ken, Hannah, Doria, Diana Mary P: Toni Jones & Family, Jewell Willis & family, Aaron & Jamia Pat S: Terry, Paul, Rosemary & Wayne, Smith Family Michael M: Hen Miller Tom & Ginger M: Jim Jordan, Ann, Ginger, Heidi Taylor, Christy Family, Mother, Claudia, Norma & Family, Sharon B., Betty Brenda N: Cassidy Atkins, Beverly, Family Bill D: Pastor Grace, June Harold T: Michael Pastor D: David Lois M. Russ & Family Melissa F. Lauren Heather W. Jess Bryan E. James FCC: Family of Betty Nelson, Chuck, Scott Boltz, Bryan Eldridge & Family, Goudy/ Frey Family, Nancy Haubrich, Ken Weber & Mary - Lynne Weber. JoAnn H: Jim High 5
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! 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. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1604742 6
Outreach Continued The Giving Shed Thank you all who have brought things in for the Giving Shed. Please keep bringing donations throughout the month of June. See Diana Onstott for additional questions or suggestions on recommended needs. New Hope Ministries are in need of Canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned tuna, canned chicken, toilet paper, soap, and shampoo. 7
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 $36.00. 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. *Updated Member Information Needed* We are updating are records and we want to make sure we have your correct information. There will be a form in the bulletin, that we need all of you to fill out. If you are a remote member, please call (717)763-4537 or email the church at lemoynedisciples@gmail.com to give us your information. The information we need is your Name, address, phone, email, birthday and anniversaries! Thank you! Like our page and follow us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/fcclemoyne 8
Events My Cup Runneth Over DISCIPLES WOMAN S MINISTRY of FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN CHURCH Invites you to Afternoon Spring Tea Featuring Minister Wanda Addison Saturday, June 9, 2018 2:00-4:30 pm Where: Fellowship Christian Church 6101 W. Oxford Street Philadelphia, PA 19151 *Tickets are limited, let us know immediately if you would like a ticket. Awake! Awake! Because she arose... Father s Day Worship Service Sunday, June 17th On Sunday June 19th, we will honor our Fathers and give them a special "gift." Father's Day was first celebrated in 1910. As a tradition here at First Christian Church, we typically hand out Cracker Jacks to Fathers. Cost: $195 To inquire about registration or payment plans contact: Jennifer Allen at 304-428-1681 9 PA Disciples Women s Retreat September 28-30, 2018 JOY EL Camps & Retreats 3741 Joy-El Drive Greencastle, PA 17225 Keynote Speaker: Rev. D. Marie Tribble, MDiv.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 9:15 Sunday School 10:15 Sunday Worship (Youth Church) 10 9:15 Sunday School 10:15 Sunday Worship 4 5 6 7 8 9 Afternoon 11 12 13 14 15 16 Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos 7:00 pm Spring Tea 2:00-4:30 *See Events Page S more s Fest 6 to 8 pm 7:00 pm 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Father s Day 9:15 Sunday School 10:15 Sunday Worship (Youth Church) 24 7:00 pm 25 26 27 28 29 30 9:15 Sunday School 10:15 Sunday Worship 7:00 pm 11
First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 442 Hummel Ave, Lemoyne, PA 17043 PH: 717-763-4537 www.lemoynedisciples.org June 2018 12