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The Messenger
September 2018
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 13
Inside This Issue
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
Rebecca VanLenten
Church Office
Monday: 10am - 3pm
Wednesday: 10am - 3pm
Thursday: 10am - 3pm
Sunday September 23rd
FCC will be celebrating
Pastor D. Marie Tribble’s
1st Pastoral Anniversary!
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Pastor’s Page
“September Again...”
Pastor D. Marie
Every now and again we reach a point in life where we are faced with a decision that we know will be a defining moment in their lives. As for me, these moments always seem to take place in the month of September. I remember it was a
Sunday morning worship service in September 2016 that I publicly affirmed my faith before this congregation, and made the decision to cement myself to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination. In almost exactly 365 days following that moment, I experienced yet another decision that would be a defining moment in my life. On September 17, 2017, I stood before the congregation, family members, numerous friends and colleagues, to take vows committing myself to a lifetime of service to the Lord’s Church and entered into a covenantal agreement with the First Christian Church to serve as Pastor. Reflecting on the mixture of excitement, uncertainty, and anxiety I once possessed before making these major decisions. I now realize, what God has planned, paled in comparison to the pain and pressure I experienced during the decision making process. My life, my relationship with God, and my relationship with others have significantly enhanced because I made the decision to have faith and follow Gods plan. It’s September again, and like many others, I find myself faced with another life defining moment. A few days ago, after praying for direction, as I was skimming though David Gushee, Changing our Minds, I stumbled across the following quote that instantaneously made it easier for me to embrace my decision and hopeful with help you as you live through your own personal September decisions. David asserts, “Old Paradigms + Transformative Encounters with Jesus = Paradigm Leaps...The absurdly wonderful Good News that a crucified Jewish carpenter is the Messiah of Israel and Savior of the entire world, and has come to rescue us, was the first such paradigm leap in the history of Christianity...Christians actually call it “the gospel”. It transformed the world” Jeremiah 29:11 states, - “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.”
Regional News
Hi Disciples Women of the Christian Churches in
PA! This is a friendly reminder that the 2018 PA
DWM Retreat is coming up soon! The DWM Board
welcomes YOU! After prayerful consideration, it is
being held at Camp Joy El in Greencastle, PA. It is a
beautiful camp and it has “lodge” type
accommodations! It has ground level entrances to
lodge, kitchenette, and meeting room. We think you
will be pleased. Registrations are coming in slowly.
Since we normally have around 30 or more in
attendance, the region has “committed” to
accommodations for 30. IF the commitment of 30
attendees is met, we MAY be able to offer a small
scholarships. Please don’t miss out on a fun, spirit
filled weekend with your “sisters”. Since we no
longer have Quadrennial it is important to set aside
time to get to know our Christians “sisters” at our
yearly retreat. The $200 cost is reasonable as it
includes 2 night lodging and 4 full meals. Won’t you
please register today?
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September’s Serving Schedule
Birthday’s &
Anniversary's
Happy Birthday to:
Tom Matthews - September 1
Jacob Plaza - September 15
Jack Wagner - September 17
Barb Plaza - September 22
Happy Anniversary to:
Tom & Ginger Matthews - September 15
Ron & Brenda Nutter - September 22
Worship
Elder: Diana Onstott
Diaconate: Doria Onstott, Tom
Matthews & Barb Plaza
Communion: Brenda Nutter &
Lois Haagen
Greeter: Acolyte: Aariona Lee
Elder: Linda Runkle
Diaconate: Ginger Matthews,
Glenn & Lois Haagen
Communion: Deb Anderson & Linda
Runkle
Greeter: Lois Haagen
Acolyte: Aarica Lee
Elder: Melissa Ford
Diaconate: Brenda Nutter, Lois
Haagen & Jane Welsh
Communion: Lois Haagen
Greeter: Brenda Nutter
Acolyte: Anna Nutter
Elder: Bill Davis
Diaconate: Glenn Haagen, Jane
Welsh & Deb Anderson
Communion: Ginger Matthews &
Lois Haagen
Greeter: Deb Anderson
Acolyte: Savannah Plaza
Elder: Mary Pauling
Diaconate: Tom Matthews, Doria
Onstott & Barb Plaza
Communion: Linda Runkle & Deb
Anderson
Greeter: Ron Nutter
Acolyte: Arayah Wiest
9/2 9/9
9/16 9/23
9/30
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Junior Disciples Class September 2: Aariona Lee
September 9: Aariona Lee
September 16: Aariona Lee
September 23: Aariona Lee
September 30: No Sunday School
Early Disciples Class September 2: Melissa Ford
September 9: Tom Matthews
September 16: Melissa Ford
September 23: Tom Matthews
September 30: No Sunday School
Adult Disciples Class September 2: Rev. D. Marie Tribble
September 9: Rev. D. Marie Tribble
September 16: Rev. D. Marie Tribble
September 23: Rev. D. Marie Tribble
September 30: No Sunday School
Christian Education
Youth Church
September 2: Tom Matthews
September 16: Tom Matthews
*Children will be dismissed from Morning Worship for Youth
Church immediately following the offering.
1st & 3rd Sundays of the Month
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Mary S.: Dottie M., Betty,
Jennifer, Paul K., Marilyn, Helen & Marty & Family, Jack, Family of
Marcy K.
Linda R.: Steve, Joey, Kaylee,
Joan K.: Nancy, Heather, Margaret, Linda L.
Dottie M.:
Betty
Jean T.: Clyde S., Bert L.
Diana O.:
Hannah, Doria, Ann, Brooke, Levi, Lincoln & Shannon
Mary P.: Toni J. & Family, Jewel W. & family,
Lisa & Curly W.
Wanda
Mr. Jennings
Ginger M.: Heidi T., Christy Family, Mother,
Norma & Family, Sharon B.
Tom M.: Ginger, Claudia & Betty
Bill D.: Pastor Grace & June
Harold T.: Michael & Joan
Pastor D.,: Bill & June, Harold & Joan, Tina
Eric K. Rev. Peppy
Lois M. JoAnne H.
Brian E. Family
FCC: Scott B., Bryan E. & Family, Ken W., Mary– Lynn W., Goudy/Frey Family,
Nancy H.
Prayer Requests If you have a prayer request
you would like to add to the
prayer list please email the
church office at
or call 717-763-4537
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Grocery Card Fundraiser Did you know you can support the church by going grocery shopping? I
know pretty cool right? How you might ask? Well, I’ll tell you how! You
can purchase gift cards to Karns, Weis or Giant from the church office.
So when you go to do your weekly or monthly grocery shopping you pay
with your gift cards that you bought from the church! Pretty simple
and the church receives 5% of everything you spend! To purchase gift
cards or learn more about it, please contact Diana Onstott!
Amazon Smile Do you shop on amazon? Amazon will donate part
of your purchase back to FCC. Type in the link
below and sign in like you normally would. It’s that easy!!!!
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1604742
You must go to the link each time you want to make a purchase.
Outreach
The Giving Shed Our Giving Shed is getting low again especially
the personal care items. If you would be so kindly
bring in donations that would be greatly
appreciated . If you need suggestions on what to
donate, please see Diana Onstott.
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Outreach Continued
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Income & Expenses
Congregational Offering Received $ 1,866.00
Miscellaneous $ 472.66
Interest Fund $ 3,177.00
Total: $5,515.66
Bills Received and Paid $6,223.72
Month of July
Church Business
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 or sign up on the
bulletin board 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.
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Christian Churches United is
having a Flea Market
Friday, September 7th from 10-2 &
Saturday, September 8th from 9-1
Location: 413 S 19th St. Harrisburg,
PA 17104
Events
Community Event
Walk to Fight Suicide
Harrisburg Out of the
Darkness Walk
Saturday, September
8th
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Please Note that it’s at 1:30 pm.
Perkins
7 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
2nd Wednesday of Every Month
Lunch with the Pastor
Wednesday, September 12th
Septembers
Location:
Please RSVP by Monday, September 10th, seating is limited
You’re Invited to be a part of this
vibrant worship experience
The Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda,
performing a FREE CONCERT of their new
album, “We Will Go”
On Saturday, September 15th at 6 pm
Community Event
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Smoke In The Park
September 28th & 29th at Lemoyne
Memorial Park.
Good Food, Crafts & Kids Activities.
Supports our local firefighters!
Night out with Pastor D. Marie
Thursday, September 27th
This Month’s Location is Little Bird
Craft Kitchen Ever Grain Brewing Co.
4444 Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill, PA 17011
7:00 pm
Please RSVP to the church office by
Monday, September 24th
Community Event
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Highlights from July
Thank you to all the people who made
this event successful!
Highlights from our
2nd Annual Community
Extravaganza
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1
2
Sunday School, 9:15
Worship, 10:15, &
Youth Church
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Happy
Labor Day!
Church
office closed
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Sunday School, 9:15
Worship, 10:15
10 11 12
Lunch with the Pastor at Perkins at 1:30 pm.
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16
Sunday School, 9:15
Worship, 10:15, &
Youth Church
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First Day of
Fall!
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Sunday School, 9:15
Worship, 10:15
Pastor D. Marie’s
Pastoral
Anniversary
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Night out
with Pastor
D. Marie at
7:00
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29
30
Worship, 10:15
7:00 pm
Ministry Planning
Meeting, after
worship
Special Board
Meeting, after
worship
PA Disciples
Women's
Retreat
PA Disciples
Women's
Retreat
PA Disciples
Women's
Retreat
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Finance Meeting
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First Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
442 Hummel Ave,
Lemoyne, PA 17043
PH: 717-763-4537
www.lemoynedisciples.org
Reminder: A Special Congregation Meeting will be held on
Sunday September 9, 2018 following worship.
Active Participating members will be invited to vote on the following two proposals:
Proposal 1 - Adopt a New, Mission, Vision, & Core Value Statement & Church Tag Line
Proposal 2 - FCC to be a Field Placement site for Lancaster Theological Seminary.
If you would like to submit an absentee vote or vote by proxy, you must contact the church
office before Sunday September 9th via telephone at 717-763-4537 or email at
Names must be included in your message so membership status may be verified.
September 2018
