The Messenger Senior Pastor: D. Marie Tribble, MDiv., MAR Organist: Mary E. Snyder March 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: 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 17
Pastor s Page One Day at a Time For many people the Holy Season of Lent, marks a time of year where we attempt to make adjustments that will help to strengthen us spiritually. Unfortunately like New Years resolutions, we sometime find ourselves with lists of well intended promises which include, devotional schedules, behavior adjustments, and attitude adjustments we struggle to maintain. During this 40 day journey we reflect on Jesus Christ and his wilderness experience before his Crucifixion. We marvel at the control, self denial, and discipline exhibited by Christ in the midst of great temptation. Traits many of us desire to imitate daily, especially during this Holy Season. Our perception however can become our greatest adversaries to success. We focus on the larger picture, instead of focusing One Day at a Time! It s a journey, no two days will be the same. You must give yourself grace when necessary. And remember; take it One Day at a Time! Matthew 6:34 states, Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Below is a 7 day map to help you through your Spiritual journey. Speak up Sunday - Take a day of speaking out for what s worthy of praise. Notice things that are positive & happy around you & actively be grateful for that. Move it Monday - Aside from your normal activity, do something active today that will make you feel relaxed. It doesn t have to be strenuous but it should get you up & moving! Transformation Tuesday - Use today to track your progress. Make a chart, write in a journal, or even do a comparison photo Today is the day to take pride in your progress. Wind Down Wednesday - It s the middle of the week, you ve been pushing yourself to change, so set aside some time to just relax. Whether its 5 minutes of meditation or an hour of home-spa specialties, carve out some me-time today! Think it Through Thursday - Use today to think about how you are doing. What parts of your life work well, and make you feel good? What parts need to change? Make a list, set goals, make time to listen to yourself & recognize your needs. Feel Good Friday - Today is a day to reward yourself for a week of hard work and for just being you! Strategy Saturday - Today is the day to plan out your week. Look ahead at your calendar and plan your specific goals for the upcoming week. Pastor D. Marie 2
Worship March Serving Schedule March 4, 2018 March 11, 2018 Elder: Bill Davis Diaconate: Lois Haagen, Joyce Arbogast & Jane Welsh Communion: Kelly Manning Greeter: Joyce Arbogast Acolyte: Anna Nutter March 18, 2018 March 25, 2018 Elder: Melissa Ford Diaconate: Tom Matthews, Barb Plaza & Doria Onstott Communion: Lois Haagen & Ginger Matthews Greeter: Lois Haagen Acolyte: Savannah Plaza Elder: Linda Runkle Diaconate: Kelly Manning, Deb Anderson & Brenda Nutter Communion: Kelly Manning Greeter: Kelly Manning Acolyte: Aarica Lee Elder: Bill Davis Diaconate: David Prediger, Ginger Matthews & Glenn Haagen Communion: Lois Haagen & Ginger Matthews Greeter: Heather Wiest Acolyte: Arayah Wiest Birthday s & Anniversary March 6th - Al White March 8th - Christine Lex March 9th - Isabelle Varner March 10th - JoAnne Haubert March 12th - Ronald Nutter March 13th - Eric Kinter March 14th - Nicholas Frey A very Happy Anniversary to Pastor D. Marie & Andrew March 19th 3
Christian Education Early Disciples Class Junior Disciples Class March 4, 2018: Aariona Lee March 11, 2018: Aariona Lee March 18, 2018: Aariona Lee March 25, 2018: Aariona Lee March 4, 2018: Tom Matthews March 11, 2018: Melissa Ford March 18, 2018: Tom Matthews March 25, 2018: Melissa Ford Adult Disciples Class March 4, 2018: Rev. D. Marie Tribble March 11, 2018: Rev. D. Marie Tribble March 18, 2018: Rev. Ed. Arbogast March 25, 2018: Rev. D. Marie Tribble *Please note, the Adult Disciples Class is held in the Piano Room.* Youth Church Location: Parlor The 1st & 3rd Sunday of the Month March 4th: Tom Matthews March 18th: Tom Matthews *Children will be dismissed from Moring Worship for Youth Church immediately following offering *Parents it s a new year we need to see ALL our kids in Sunday School* 4
Prayer Requests Mary S: Art P., Marcy K., Julia, Beverly B., Dottie M., John, Nancy L., Stanley S., Family of Jane B., Betty, & Mary B. Linda R: Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Layton Joan K: Nancy, Heather, Margaret Dottie M: Betty Jean T: Clyde Smiley & Bert Levarto Diana O: Ken, Hannah, Doria, Donald & Ann, Diana, Molly s Mom Mary P: Toni Jones & Family, Jewell Willis & family, family & Robin 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, Jim, Norma & Family, Sharon Brenda N: Cassidy Atkins, Beverly, Barbara & Donna W. Bill D: Pastor Grace Harold T: Michael David P: Jackie Pastor D: Al & Donna, Mom, Danielle, Twilah & Dad, The Arbogast Family, Men on a mission Rev Ed. Jeannie Lois M. Russ, Sharon K., Pat & Paul, Pastor Linda & Husband Tina S. Baby Jerrick, Bill & Jasmine Heather W. Karen A. Teresa V. Cheryl & Victor Aarica L. Uncle Frank Eric K. Jeremy & Billy FCC: Scott Boltz, Bryan Eldridge & Family, Goudy/ Frey Family, Nancy Haubrich, Ken Weber, Mary - Lynne Weber, & David P. 5
Outreach r d FundraiseOutr a C y r e c o r G Did you know that you can support FCC while going grocery shopping. 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! Trivia Please see Diana Onstott to set up a standing order or purchase them today. Also contact the church office for more information. How well do you know your 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 Pictures from our Girl Scouts Ladies Tea Party 2018 6
Outreach Continued Dillsburg Center Open House & Dedication 99 W. Church Street, Dillsburg, PA 17019 Thursday, March 1, 2018 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dedication scheduled to take place at 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. Want to bring us a housewarming gift? Consider bringing a donation to help stock our pantry shelves! Most needed items include cereal, peanut butter, canned meats, canned fruit, canned vegetables, spaghetti sauce, diapers, and personal care products (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc.). 7
Church Business 2018 Church Calendar Did you receive the new 2018 Church Calendar? If you did not receive one, pick one up at church or call the church office at 717-763-4537. 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. Easter Flowers On Easter Sunday, First Christian Church will decorate its sanctuary with Easter flowers. If you would like to participate by ordering lilies, tulips or hyacinths in honor or memory of loved ones and friends, there is a order form in the back of the newsletter, once you filled it out attach your payment and then place in the offering plate or mail to church office. Flowers provided by Royer s. ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21st! January 2018 Income and Expenses Congregational Offerings Received $ 2,515.44 Misc Receipts $ 379.25 Total $ 2,894.69 Interest Funds $ 704.94 Bills Received and Paid $ 8,318.00 Like our page and follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/fcclemoyne 8
Upcoming Events Lenten Bible Institute Fridays in Lent starting at 630pm March 2nd, 9th, 16th & the 23rd will be our Community Easter Party 2018 Lenten Luncheons March 7th - Grace United Methodist Church, Pastor Jason Schwartzman Menu: Chili & Cheese with Crackers, Salad, Cake & Brownies March 14th - First Christian Church, Rev. D. Marie Tribble Menu: Ham, Macaroni & Cheese, Vegetables & Dessert March 21st - First Christian Church, Rev. D. Marie Tribble Menu: Meatball Subs, Chips, Veggies & Dessert March 30th - Calvary United Methodist Church, Rev. Lew Parks Menu: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Corn & Cake *All lunches start at 12 noon and are $5.00 9
Upcoming Events Continued FUNNEL CAKE FEST Saturday, march 10th 6PM-8PM BRING FAMILY & FRIENDS Salad and Soup Provided Bring your favorite card and/or board game Community Maundy Thursday Thursday, March 29th at 7:00pm Pastor Tribble s Upcoming Speaking Engagements Friday, March 30th at 12:00 PM Tabernacle Baptist Church in Harrisburg, PA Friday, March 30th at 7:00 PM Mt. Calvary Baptist Church York, PA 10
Community Easter Party March 23, 2018, 6:30 PM Easter Bunny CRAFTS Easter Egg Hunt FREE FOOD 442 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne, PA 17043 Ph: 717-763-4537 www.lemoynedisciples.org 11
How well do you know your church? Trivia LOCAL CHURCH 1. These are the 3 elected officers of the church? 2. All members should make a commitment to support the congregation in these three ways? 3. This committee meets the first Sunday of each month & is open to all members? 4. These individuals promote the growth & welfare of the church, assist in greeting & ushering, assumes responsibility for the preparation distribution, & care of communion, receives offering & prepares candidates for baptism? 5. You can expect this person to give spiritual oversight to the members with respect to regular attendance at the Lords Supper, visitation of the sick & handling concerns of spiritual indifference? REGIONAL CHURCH 1. As a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregation you are automatically a member of this? 2. Our congregation is locate in this region? 3. Who is the current regional President & Minster of our region? 4. This group made up of regional representatives are responsible for considering matters related to ministerial concerns such as standing, ordination, and commissioning? 5. As of 2017, our congregation is connected to this geographical regional cluster? Email the Church to get the Answers! 12
2018 African American Heritage Celebration Jace Luce received the Rosa Parks Trailblazer Award Ms. Jace Luce is the former West Shore Center Manager for New Hope Ministries here in Lemoyne. While at New Hope Ms. Luce provided service for over 600 families from the West Shore area who were in crisis each month. In addition to servicing the community, Ms. Luce worked in partnership with over 100 volunteers to keep the West Shore Center in operation since its inception. Everyday as Center Manager Ms. Luce s work helps to provide a nutritious meal to families in need, life most significant basic necessity. John Maxton received the Harriett Tubman Homeward Bound Award Mr. John Maxton is the Founder and former Executive Director of New Insights, substance abuse clinics in Lemoyne and York, Pa. He served the Lemoyne community for 29 years as Executive Director, helping men and women in recovery. Everyday Mr. Maxton worked to develop a platform where individuals suffering from addiction could reclaim their dignity in a none threatening environment, caring environment. To expand on his mission, in 1998 Mr. Maxton established the Invision Recovery Houses here in Lemoyne. Although he has retired from New Insights, he continues to provide oversight to the Invisions Recovery houses. Captain Roshonda Gilmore received the Thurgood Marshall Defender of Justice Award Captain (P) Roshonda F. Gilmore is a native of Louisville, Georgia where she is a member of the Greater St Paul Missionary Baptist Church. She enlisted into the Army in June of 1996 as a Patient Administrative Specialist. She spent twelve years as an enlisted soldier and reached the rank of Sergeant First Class prior to transferring to the Officer Corps. She was commissioned as a Quartermaster Officer in March 2008 through the Officer Candidate School program. In 2009, she graduated from Chaminade University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and currently obtains a Master s degree in Supply Chain Management from Colorado Technical University (CTU). She is presently assigned with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution Depot in Susquehanna, PA as a Transportation Operations Officer. 13
Ted Knorr received the Sojourner Truth Voice of Truth Award Mr. Ted Knorr has devoted much of the past 40 years to the study, promotion, and celebration of Negro League baseball on both a local and National stage. Mr. Knorr worked tirelessly to establish Negro League Commemorative Nights in association with minor league baseball franchises, in Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York. He assisted the Pennsylvania History & Museum Commission in placing a historic marker on City Island, Harrisburg, honoring Negro League baseball. Mr. Knorr placed a marker at Historical Midland, honoring the great Rap Dixon who is interred at that location. Rev. Dr. Lavette Paige received the W E B Dubious Inspiration for Tomorrow Award Dr. Lavette Renee Paige is Founder and CEO of The King Community Center, Harrisburg, PA. She is the former pastor of Martin Luther King Baptist Church, Harrisburg, PA. She was ordained in 2000 by The American Baptist Churches USA. After 25 years of service, she retired from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as a Research Analyst. She is currently a member of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Women s Fund Executive Committee; Member of the Education Advisory Board for the United Way of Central PA. She is an Adjunct Professor at Lancaster Theological Seminary; She has formerly served as Board member of Habitat for Humanity; Vice President of Heeding God s Call, Harrisburg Chapter; Executive Secretary for PA Council of Churches; along with numerous other community organizations. Dr. Gerald Jarmon II received the Martin Luther King Quest for Unity Award Dr. Gerald Jarmon, II, is Director of Programming Development at Medard s House on West Shore, Executive Vice President of HoodRISE Global, a movement committed to helping break the cycle of poverty and incarceration through prevention and cure mechanisms that enable personal greatness through Music, Media and Mentorship, High School Teacher & Top Assistant Basketball Coach at Harrisburg Christian School, Assistant Basketball Coach at Messiah College and head basketball coach for 9th graders at Milton Hershey School. 14
Highlights from the African American Heritage Celebration Service 15
Easter Flower Order Form 2018 On Easter Sunday, First Christian Church will decorate its sanctuary with Easter flowers. If you would like to participate by ordering lilies, tulips or hyacinths 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. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: First Christian Church MAIL TO: 442 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne PA 17043 NUMBER OF LILIES (4+ bloom) x $11.00 = NUMBER OF TULIPS (6+ bloom) x $11.00 = Colors: Yellow, Miscellaneous, Red, Pink NUMBER OF HYACINTHS (3+ blooms) x $11.00 = Colors: Pink, Blue, White, Assorted, Purple Dedication: (All are 6 pots) These flowers are placed (please choose one per plant) ( ) In loving memory of by ( ) In honor of by ( ) In celebration of the Resurrection of our Christ by Arrangements: ( ) I/We will pick my flower on Easter Sunday. ( ) I/We donate my flower to be planted on the church grounds. ( ) I/We 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: $ *Check MUST accompany the Order Form* ORDER DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY MARCH 21ST - PLEASE BE PROMPT 16
4 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sunday School 9:15 Worship 10:15 Youth Church Ministry Planning Mtg 11 Scout Sunday Sunday School 9:15 Worship 10:15 Finance Meeting 18 Sunday School 9:15 Worship 10:15 Youth Church 25 Worship Board Meeting Palm Sunday Service of Baptism Sunday School 9:15 Worship 10:15 5 6 12 Girl Scouts Day 13 Pack Meeting Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear & Webelos 7 Lenten Lunch 12 noon at Grace UMC 14 Lenten Lunch 12 noon at FCC 7:00 pm 19 20 21 26 27 Tiger, Wolf Bear, Webelos Lenten Lunch 12 noon at FCC 17 1 Girl Scouts Meeting 8 Girl Scouts Meeting 15 Girl Scouts Meeting 22 7:00 pm 28 29 7:00 pm Girl Scouts Meeting Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 pm 2 Lenten Bible Institute 9 6:30 pm Lenten Bible Institute 16 6:30 pm Lenten Bible Institute 23 6:30 pm Community Easter Party 6:30 pm 30 Good Friday 12:00 Tabernacle Baptist Church Lenten Luncheon 12 noon @ Calvary UMC 3 10 Funnel Cake Fest 17 6 to 8 pm Pancake Breakfast 7am to Noon 24 31
First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 442 Hummel Ave, Lemoyne, PA 17043 PH: 717-763-4537 www.lemoynedisciples.org March 2018 The 2018 FCC Service Award went to Diana Onstott! Don t forget to send your congratulations to Diana Onstott our 2018 Community Service Award Winner. Diana is an amazing asset to our congregation and we are grateful for all of the many ways she continues to bless our Community. Diana is an example of what it means to be a Disciple of Christ 18