The Messenger JANUARY 2017 Senior Pastor: D. Marie Tribble Organist: Mary E. Snyder COUNTDOWN TO SUNDAY SCHOOL First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 442 Hummel Ave, Lemoyne, PA 17043 717-763-4537 www.lemoynedisciples.org Church Office: Hours TBD It s official we are offering weekly Sunday School for all ages! Join us at 9:15 am, Every Sunday beginning January 1st In addition to Sunday School we re also rolling out Youth Church on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month. Youth church will begin on January 15th. We have a dynamic team to teach our Early Disciples, Junior Disciples, & Disciples classes! Pastor D. Marie Tribble is available by phone 717-763-4537 or email at fcclemoyne@comcast.net Inside This Issue Pastor s Page 2 Ministry Planning 3 Christian Education 4 Prayers 5 Birthday/anniversary 5 Outreach 6 Upcoming Events 8 Church Business 8 Calendar 9
Pastor s Page Pastor s Page The Journey Continues The road through 2016 has not been an easy journey, but I have learned it s the journey and all its lessons, twist and turns that ultimately prepare us for the destination God has awaiting for us. When we begin 2016, God told me it would be a year of Refreshment, Renewal, and Revitalization. Although there were various moments where our faith in the unknown were tested, looking back, I believe what God spoke to me then still remains true. Throughout the last 365 days I witness a sense of new life infused within this congregation. We have found new strength and new energy to take on new ministry initiatives such as, Praise & Sundays, African American Heritage Month, and Vacation Bible School. We ve extended our ministry engagement to community partners and organizations in a greater capacity, and as a result we have seen a continual pattern of new faces grace us during our various worship experiences. 2016 was definitely a year of Refreshment, Renewal, & Revitalization! The Journey Continues As we all now collectively look forward to the new things God has awaiting for us individually and collectively in 2017. I hear God saying, The Journey Continues. Although we have made some significant strides in the last year, there is still much work to be done on the road to refreshing, renewing, and revitalizing this ministry. Our continued success on our journey towards Refreshment, Renewal, and Revitalization will require more this year than it may have in the past. God has already entrusted us with new ministry programs, and given us vision for our community; we must now be willing to take Responsibility for our actions to ensure we are not causing damage or delays to Gods plans. Paying closer attention to our actions in those moments where we are not fully clear or in agreement with Gods plan. We must make a commitment to do the work necessary to help Restore this ministry to the full vibrant ministry God has intended for it to be within this community. This is not a solo vision, this is a ministry vision, which requires the effort and participation of everyone! Although we may not all operate in the same capacity, we all play a significant role in the manifestation of Gods vision for this church. This year we must all transition from spectator to participator. In sports, although the coach typically identifies ways of improvement for the players of a team, I believe any great coach will testify, constructive criticism is most effective when it comes directly from one active player to another active player of the team, and is partnered with a suggestion of a solution. Last but certainly not least, we must totally submit to Gods plan to give Redefinition to our current level of knowledge of kingdom principles. There are things we have just gotten wrong because of our finite minds. We must be willing to allow God to give us new direction, correction, and broaden our perspective. What may have worked in the past may not be effective for the future; and it s ok! Just because we don t initially understand it does not mean it is outside of God s will! Gods plans are greater than we can imagine, we must allow our hearts, minds, and space to be open to God, and let go of things that are not necessary any longer. Isaiah 43:19 states, See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? Happy New Year; The Journey Continues Pastor D. Marie 2
WORSHIP JANAURY SERVING SCHEDULE January 1, 2017 Elder: Lois Miller Diaconate: Kelly Manning, Joyce Arbogast, & David Prediger Communion: Lois & Glenn Haagen Greeter: Dottie Michels Acolyte: Amadee Redfeather January 15, 2017 Elder: Linda Runkle Diaconate: Lois Haagen, Kelly Manning, & Lynne Weber Communion: Jane Welsh Greeter: Linda Runkle & Dottie Michels Acolyte: Aarica Lee January 8, 2017 Elder: Bill Davis Diaconate: Glenn Haagen, Jane Welsh, & Doria Onstott Communion: Lois Haagen & Deb Anderson Greeter: Jean Trout & Dottie Michels Acolyte: Amadee Redfeather January 22, 2017 Elder: Diana Onstott Diaconate: Deb Anderson, Ken Onstott, & Glenn Haagen Communion: Diana & Doria Onstott Greeter: Dottie Michels January 29, 2017 Elder: Lois Miller Diaconate: Jane Welsh, Joyce Arbogast & Lois Haagen Communion: Kelly Manning Greeter: Diana & Doria Onstott Wouldn t it be nice to have fresh flowers each week on the Altar? Did you know you can purchase the flowers in memory or honor of a loved on? Did you know that not only do the Altar flowers brighten up the Church on a Sunday Morning, they also brighten someone s day when they receive them as a gift? The person donating the flowers may choose to bring them home, deliver them to a friend or ask the Church to deliver them to a member who is sick or unable to attend each week. $36.00 is a small amount when you consider all the joy flowers bring. 3
All lasses will meet January 1, 2017 Location: sanctuary Location: Nursery January 8, 2017: Aariona Lee January 15, 2017: Linda Runkle January 22, 2017: Diana Onstott January 29, 2017: no class Location: parlor January 8, 2017: Tom Matthews January 15, 2017: Pastor D. Marie January 22, 2017: Tom Matthews January 29, 2017: no class Adult Sunday School books are available for order for only $2.50. Please contact the front office to place an order by Jan. 4th! Location: sanctuary January 8, 2017: Pastor D. Marie January 15, 2017: Rev. Ed January 22, 2017: Rev. Ed January 29, 2017: no class Location: parlor January 15, 2017: Tom Matthews *Children will be dismissed from Moring for Youth Church immediately following offering 4
June Davis (Lois H.), Jenny, Norie, Rob B., Ben and Michael, Nancy, Van, Lindsey, Dan, Baby Brody, Dee, & Diminick Family (Mary S.), Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Layton (Linda R.), Nancy, Franks Family, Peter (Joan K.), John (David P.), Betty (Dottie M.), Clyde Smiley (Jean T.), Arbogast Family, Joyce Arbogast (Ed. A.), Family of Grammy Sharon, Ken, Sammy Fisher, Hannah (Diana O.), Patty Rhemms, Toni Jones & Family, Jewell Willis and family, Pastor D. Marie, Eric Gibbs, Kenyon Brown, Felicia & Weldon Family, Helen Curtis (Mary P.), Amanda Niece (Grace Z.), My children Valarie, Pete, and Conrad (Christine L.), Ken Weber, (Lynn W.), Family of Dick & Connie Shatzer, Joanne Hubert (Lois M.), Terry, Pat (Pat S.), Jordan (Brenda N.), Jean Trout (Velma H.), Hen Miller, (Michael M.), Carl Manning (Kelly M.), Chris, Uncle Bill, Christine L., Friends and family of Scott Leiser, Scott Boltz, Harold & Joan, Bob Lambert, (FCC family), Goudy / Frey Family (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 2017. You can also sign up directly online by going to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084dabaf23a0fe3-acolyte If you would like to help update the sign in front of the church! please sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084dabaf23a0fe3-thebillboard JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Truman Christian - January 1 June Cates - January 8 Leon Smith - January 23 Brenda Nutter - January 31 JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES Howard & June Cates - January 7 5
OUTREACH Our first tax appointment will be Feb 4th, Saturday! We are looking for donations of bottled water, canned soda, small bags of chips, granola bars, and other types of snack foods that can be offered to our clients. Please see Jane or Diana to make a donation. Gentleman s Workshop! Jan 22 after church! We will enjoy meatball subs, chili, soup, and baked potato! We will then make bird houses and bird feeders for a local park or you may take it home for your yard! Making Mats for the homeless! We have a supply of plarn that is ready to be made into mats. If you would like to pick them up, please contact Barb Plaza at 717-395-2403 or contact the church office. Cub Scout Pack 442: Gentleman s Workshop will be held January 22 after church, beginning about noon! We will be making bird houses and bird feeders for a local park or to bring home and enjoy in our yards. We also will begin the year with a Lego building workshop. This is a fun and exciting way to learn about architecture! We also will continue to learn about the Boy Scout law and promise. During January and Feb we will begin to work on the various religious awards. This December we had a great time celebrating the holidays. We also are gearing up for the Cookie season. If you wish to buy cookies, you may contact Diana to purchase them and support the troops that meet here at FCC. This month the girls will be learning about financial literacy. The older girls will be doing scholarship work and learning about balancing check books and reading pay stubs. The younger girls will be learning how to count money and begin to learn the difference between wants and needs. They are also planning several special Silver award workshops. We will also be going camping twice in the next few months. 6
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Funnel Cake & Shuffle Board Fest Laity Sunday 2017 EVERYONE HAS A PART This will be a time of celebration of the various gifts and contributions made by many of you to this congregation. If you would like to be apart of the planning of this special day. Please see Pastor D. Marie or Diana Onstott immediately. January 21, 2017 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Free, Soup, Salad & Funnel Cake Bring your favorite card game or board game And join us for an evening of family fun!!! Like our page and follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/ FCCLemoyne Weekly updates on worship and happenings Income and Expenses Month of November Congregational Offerings Received $ 3072.90 Fundraisers $ 1473.81 Misc. & Flowers $ 150.00 Thanksgiving $156.38 Return fr General Assembly $411.30 Total $ 5264.39 Bills Received and paid $5,280.35 Received for Church Reserve: $6000.00 Received from living memorial: $270.00 Thanksgiving Eve Offering: $108.00 8
JANUARY 2017 1 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: 2 3 Cub Scouts Lions Tigers Bears Wolf and Webelos 4 5 GS Troops 21690 and 12084 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Finance Meeting after worship Girl Scout Troop 21685 Cub Scouts Lions Tigers Bears Wolf and Webelos 6:30 GS Troop 21684 Meeting 15 9 17 18 19 20 21 9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: Deacons Meeting After Girl Scout Troops 20689 21685 GS Troops 21690 and 12084 22 9:15 AM: Sunday School 10:15 AM: 23 Girl Scout Troop 21685 24 Cub Scouts Tigers Bears Wolf and Webelos 25 26 GS Troop 21684 Meeting 27 28 29 Laity Sunday 10:15 AM: Elders Meeting After 30 31 9
First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 442 Hummel Ave, Lemoyne, PA 17043 PH: 717-763-4537 www.lemoynedisciples.org January 2017 10