The Messenger May 2017 Senior Pastor: D. Marie Tribble, MDiv., MAR Organist: Mary E. Snyder First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 442 Hummel Ave, Lemoyne, PA 17043 717-763-4537 www.lemoynedisciples.org Church Office Monday: 9am 2pm Wednesday: 9am 2pm Thursday: 9am 2pm 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 9
Pastor s Page Move Forward & Look Around Regional/National Updates Well, this month marks my official one year anniversary serving the First Christian Church as Senior Pastor. I know when we began this journey neither of us were fully clear of all the things God intended for us to accomplish together. Throughout the last 365 days I believe some of Gods plans for our union has progressively been revealed, in light of the various ministry initiatives we have achieved. As I looked forward to the future, seeking Gods insight for future direction; I was drawn to the actions of Jesus Christ while he journeyed with his disciples. It s no secret Jesus major agenda was the establishment and fulfillment of Gods kingdom and kingdom principles on the earth. However, during his missionary journey, Jesus never lost sight of the equally important assignment of taking care of self, and others! Many times our lives and ministry agendas causes us to move at rapid speed. We begin to operate on auto pilot, or with tunnel vision; only seeing what s in front of us. Taking the necessary moments to stop and care for ourselves and others gradually take a back seat to more important responsibilities. Jesus actions dictate, both our success and endurance require a necessary balance between our work, our rest, and our observation of others. As we continue moving forward, we must remain diligent about the work God has assigned for our ministry. However, we must also be equally intentional to care for ourselves and those around us. Take the necessary moments to rest and rejuvenate to help reconnect with the divine. Likewise, as we Move Forward we must also intentionally Look around and build our awareness of other aspects of Gods creation. Operating on auto pilot will cause us to begin neglecting the larger picture God is developing right in our midst. Genesis 4:9 states, Then the Lord said to Cain, Where is your brother Abel? He said, I do not know; am I my brother s keeper? 10 And the Lord said, What have you done?... Pastor D. Marie 2
WORSHIP MAY SERVING SCHEDULE May 7, 2017 MAY BIRTHDAYS Elder: Linda Runkle Diaconate: Lois Haagen, Joyce Arbogast, & Kelly Manning Mary Pauling 7th Amadee Redfeather May 24th Joyce Arbogast May 28th Communion: Glenn & Lois Haagen Greeter: Velma Hughes & Dottie Michels Acolyte: Amadee Redfeather May 14, 2017 Elder: Lois Miller Diaconate: David Prediger, Lynne Weber, & Deb Anderson Communion: Joyce Arbogast & Jane Welsh Greeter: Jean Trout & Dottie Michels Acolyte: Aariona Lee On Sunday, May 28, 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. May 21, 2017 Elder: Bill Davis Diaconate: Kelly Manning, Joyce Arbogast, & David Prediger Communion: Jane Welsh & Linda Runkle Greeter: Dottie Michels Acolyte: Arayah Wiest Flowers provided by Royer s. May 28, 2017 Elder: Diana Onstott Diaconate: Glenn Haagen, Jane Welsh, & Doria Onstott Communion: Jane Welsh & Linda Runkle Greeter: Linda Runkle & Dottie Michels Acolyte: Amadee Redfeather 3
Join us to help spread the news about Sunday school To your neighbors and to your friends... Location: Nursery May 7, 2017: Aariona Lee May 14, 2017: Diana Onstott May 21, 2017: Aariona Lee May 28, 2017: Diana Onstott Location: parlor May 7, 2017: Pastor D. Marie May 14, 2017: Tom Matthews May 21, 2017: Pastor D. Marie May 28, 2017: Tom Matthews Location: sanctuary May 7, 2017: Rev. Ed. May 14, 2017: Pastor D. Marie May 21, 2017: Rev. Ed. May 28, 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 May 7, 2017: Tom Matthews May 21, 2017: Tom Matthews *Children will be dismissed from Moring Worship for Youth Church immediately following offering 4
Mary S: Jenny, Norie, Rob B., Ben, Nancy, Van, Baby Reed, Art P. Linda R: Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Layton, Joanne Hubert Joan K: Nancy, Franks Family, Peter, Harold s Grandson, Harold, Jody, Joyce, David Dottie M: Betty Jean T: Clyde Smiley Michael M: Hen Miller Kelly M: Carl Manning, Ben Colleen F: Mary Jane Sophie M: Mrs. Auriemma Joanne H: Jim High Ginger M: Jim Jordan, Ann, Heidi Taylor, Diana O: Ken, Sammy Fisher, Hannah, Donald and Doria, Donnie, Jeff Mary P: Toni Jones & Family, Jewell Willis & family, Paulette & John Christine L: Valarie, Peter, & Conrad, Rev. Andrew & Family, Greg K., Tina & Bill, Lakota s Lynne W: Ken Weber Lois M: Joanne Hubert Pat S: Terry, Paul, Rosemary 5 Arayah W: Teacher & Baby Doria O: Bob Johnson Brenda N: Nash Atkins, Jess Kitch, Aurora Kin, Cassady Atkins Barb P: Ruth Bailey, FCC: Chris, Uncle Bill, Scott Boltz, Harold & Joan, Family of Mary Miller, Family of Philip Knickerbocker, Bryan Eldridge & Family, David P., Goudy/Frey Family, Nancy Haubrich
OUTREACH Giving Shed Check out the NEW GIVING SHEDS! Read and Read and Read Some more! (R. Dahl) My Free Library Is in need of Books for children. Suggested authors are: Roald Dahl, E. B. White, Beverly Cleary, CS Lewis, and HA Rey Thanks to Tommy & Molly Kelly, we will now be able to provide nonperishable food and personal care items to the community! The Cub Scout Pack 442, First Christian Church Girl Scouts, and FCC members will be working to keep it well stocked and available for use! The kids had a great time building them too! Donations of Nonperishable food and personal care items would be greatly appreciated! You can add them directly to the shed if you would like, or give them to Diana Onstott on Sunday mornings. Cub Scout Pack 442: What an exciting month it has been! We had our Blue and Gold and a wonderful Cross Over service. We also had our first adult team meeting to begin to plan for NEXT year! In addition to that, we have an exciting summer scheduled with fishing, camping, a trip to an observatory and the first part of the Gettysburg Hike scheduled. If you would like to tag along, just talk to Diana! We are gearing up for our huge camping trip in May! We will also have our awards and bridging ceremony on May 25th at 6:30. We would love to have you join us. We are finishing up some work on our Silver and Bronze awards and the rest of our badges. This summer we will still be active, and looking forward to joining the cub scouts keeping the Giving Shed full and doing other community service projects too! 6
OUTREACH (continued) Income and Expenses Like our page and Month of March follow us on Congregational Offerings Received Facebook! Easter https://www.facebook.com/ Fund Raiser FCCLemoyne Misc. Weekly updates on worship and happenings Total $2,934.00 $ 400.00 $ 705.00 $ 419.00 Reserve Fund Interest from Trust Fund $4,458.00 $8,000.00 $4,496.00 Bills Received and Paid $10,067.00 7
Mothers Day is Sunday May 14, 2017 Mothers come in many different 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. Raise your Voice, Raise Awareness Mental Health Awareness Sunday May 28, 2017 Throughout the Month of May Pastor D. Marie will engage in a sermon series centered around mental health topics. On the last Sunday of the month join us with your family, friends, and caregivers too for a special mental health worship service, as a show of solidarity and support of our loved ones living with mental health challenges. We are striving to create a safe worship atmosphere free of stigma that empowers others to raise their voices and raise awareness, for all of Gods children! We are called to be compassionate, rejoice in hope, care for the needs of others, and weep with those who weep...romans 12:9-15 Sunday, May 28th Memorial Day Worship Service On Sunday, May 28th 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. 8
May 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 Cub Scouts Lions Tigers Bears Wolf and Webelos 3 12:00 Noon & 7 PM 4 Girl Scout Troops 21690 and 12084 6:30 pm 5 6 7 8 9 10 12:00 11 12 13 9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship with Youth Church Ministry Planning after worship Girl Scout Troops 21685 20689 6:30 pm Cub Scouts Lions Tigers Bears Wolf and Webelos 6:30 pm Noon & 7 PM 14 Mothers Day 9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship Finance after church 15 16 17 12:00 Noon & 7 PM 18 Girl Scout Troops 21690 and 12084 6:30 pm 19 20 21 22 23 24 12:00 25 26 27 9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship Youth Church Girl Scout Troops 21685 20689 6:30 pm Noon & 7 PM Girl Scout Bridging and Awards Ceremony! 28 Mental Health Awareness Sunday & Memorial Sunday 9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Worship 29 30 31 12:00 Noon & 7 PM 9
First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 442 Hummel Ave, Lemoyne, PA 17043 PH: 717-763-4537 www.lemoynedisciples.org May 2017 Speaking My Mind sessions will reconvene beginning Wednesday May 3rd to its normal schedule of 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM. Beginning Thursday, June 15th, FACE-2-FACE Ministries will begin a new Faith & Recovery program. In partnership with Just for Today Veterans Recovery House in Lemoyne, we will host a weekly Faith & Recovery Bible study. This weekly bible study will be open to anyone interested in finding biblical ways to strengthen their faith while in the recovery journey. Classes will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. 10