The Messenger

April 2017

Pastor’s Page 2

Ministry Planning

Worship 3

Christian Education 4

Prayers 5

Birthday/anniversary 5

Outreach 6

Upcoming Events 8

Church Business 10

Calendar 11

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

Church Office: TBD

Pastor D. Marie Tribble

can be reached through

email at

fcclemoyne@comcast.net

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Pastor’s Page

“Reliving the Narratives”

We are progressively getting

closer to the end of our journey

through Lent. In a very short

amount of time we will begin

intentionally “Reliving the

Narratives” associated with the

significant actions of Jesus Christ during his final

moments in his earthly journey. As we embark upon

this final leg of the Lenten journey, let us progress

with anticipation of the great celebration of life on

Resurrection Sunday, without losing site of the

other significant narratives setting the stage for this

grand celebration.

Before we can celebrate a narrative of a risen Savior

we must “Relive the Narrative” of the Christ who

walked with humanity building support of common

everyday people like you an I. We must “Relive the

Narrative” of the Christ who took time to teach,

preach, heal, and deliver those crying out from their

place of need. We must “Relive the Narrative” of

the Christ whose support transitioned to speculation,

speculation to questioning, and “Relive the

Narrative” of the one significant moment where

opposition led to persecution, suffering, crucifixion

and ultimately death.

Although there’s unique and meaningful power

when separately viewing each of the narratives.

When viewed in context with the others, “Reliving

the Narratives” highlight the presence of God at

work in the life of Jesus Christ from the beginning

to the end. It also reminds us of the presence of God

that continues to transcend adversity within our lives

through the gift of the Holy Spirit.

As you look forward, intentionally “Relive all the

Narratives” so you can know who Christ is in your

life!

Philippians 3:10-11 states, “ I want to know Christ

and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of

his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if

somehow I may attain the resurrection

from the dead.”

Pastor D. Marie

Regional/National Updates

Don’t forget to begin making your plans to

attend the 2017 General Assembly.

Bethany Presents Brian McLaren The 62nd Oreon E. Scott Lectures will be held April 24-25, 2017, at Bethany College.

To Register Click Here:

Disciples of Christ Historical Society Presents A Day with Jerry Rushford Saturday, April 22, 2017 Bethany Memorial Church Bethany, WV 26032

To register or for more information contact: Shelley Jacobs, Archivist, Disciples of Christ Historical Society Tel: 615-327-1444 Email: dchs1941@gmail.com

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APRIL SERVING SCHEDULE

April 2, 2017

Elder: Diana Onstott

Diaconate: Deb Anderson, Ken Onstott,

& Glenn Haagen

Communion: Joyce Arbogast & Diana

Onstott

Greeter: Dottie Michels & Velma Hughes

Acolyte:

April 16, 2017

Elder: Lois Miller

Diaconate: Doria Onstott, David Prediger,

& Ken Onstott

Communion: Kelly Manning

Greeter: Dottie Michels

Acolyte: Aariona Lee

April 9, 2017

Elder: Linda Runkle

Diaconate: Jane Welsh, Joyce Arbogast,

& Lois Haagen

Communion: Joyce Arbogast & Diana

Onstott

Greeter: Dottie Michels & Linda Runkle

Acolyte: Amadee Redfeather

April 23, 2017

Elder: Bill Davis

Diaconate: Deb Anderson, Lynne Weber &

Joyce Arbogast

Communion: Kelly Manning

Greeter: Dottie Michels

Acolyte: Amadee Redfeather

WORSHIP

April 30, 2017

Elder: Diana Onstott

Diaconate: Glenn Haagen, Lois Haagen, &

Jane Welsh

Communion: Diana Onstott & Doria On-

stott

Greeter: Dottie Michels

Acolyte:

On Easter Sunday, First Christian Church

will decorate its sanctuary with Easter

Flowers. This year all flowers are being

donated by Pastor Tribble & Family in

honor and memory of congregants,

family members and friend who have

transitioned over the last year. Please feel

free to take a flower home with you on

Easter Sunday following morning service.

Flowers provided by Royer’s.

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Location: Nursery

April 2, 2017: Diana Onstott

April 9, 2017: No Class

April 16, 2017: No Class

April 23, 2017: Aariona Lee

April 30, 2017: No Class

Join us to help spread the news about Sunday school To your neighbors and to your friends...

Location: parlor

April 2, 2017: Tom Matthews

April 9, 2017: No Class

April 16, 2017: No Class

April 23, 2017: Tom Matthews

April 30, 2017: No Class

Location: sanctuary

April 2, 2017: Rev. Ed. Arbogast

April 9, 2017: No Class

April 16, 2017: No Class

April 23, 2017: Pastor D. Marie

April 30, 2017: No Class

Location: parlor

April 2, 2017: Tom Matthews

*Children will be dismissed from Moring Worship for Youth Church

Adult Sunday School

books are available for

order for only $2.50.

Please contact the front

office to place an order!

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APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Lois Haagen—8th

Jordan Frey—19th

David Prediger— 20th

Ginger Matthews—22th

APRIL ANNIVERSARIES

Ken & Diana Onstott—21st

Frank & Velma Hughes—25th

June Davis (Lois H.)

Jenny, Norie, Rob B., Ben and Michael, Nancy,

Van, Clarke, Linda (Phelps) Hoffman, & Jean

Trout (Mary S.)

Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Layton (Linda R.)

Nancy, Franks Family, Peter, Harold’s

Grandson, Harold, Jody, & Joyce (Joan K.)

Betty (Dottie M.)

Clyde Smiley (Jean T.)

Ken, Sammy Fisher, Hannah, Onstott Family,

Donald and Doria , Donnie, & Jeff (Diana O.)

Toni Jones, Jewell Willis & family, Pastor D.

Marie, Kenyon Brown, Helen Curtis, , Paulette

& John (Mary P.)

Valarie, Peter, and Conrad, Rev. Andrew &

Family, Greg K., Tina & Bill, & Lakota’s

(Christine L.)

Ken Weber, (Lynne W.)

Joanne Hubert (Lois M.)

Terry & Paul (Pat S.)

Hen Miller (Michael M.)

Carl Manning & Ben, (Kelly M.)

Evie, Leider family, & Salior, (Heather W.)

Mary Jane (Colleen F.)

Mrs. Auriemma (Sophie M.)

Jim High (Joanne H.)

Families from Lancaster (Barb P.)

Lois (Glenn H.)

Jim Jordan, Ann, & Heidi Taylor (Ginger M.)

Lynn Wilson (Rev. Ford),

Chris, Uncle Bill, Christine L., Scott Boltz,

Harold & Joan, Family of Mary Miller, Family

of Philip Knickerbocker, Bryan Eldridge,

Family of Anna Christian, Goudy/Frey Family,

Nancy Haubrich, (FCC family).

Scout Sunday &

Shuffle board fest

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OUTREACH

Cub Scout Pack 442:

The boys went to their very first camping trip as a pack! We had a

great deal of fun and learned all sorts of great outdoor skills,

including making Dandelion Tea.

Our Blue and Gold Banquet and Awards Ceremony is on April 1 at

6:30 PM , here of course. We will have a ceremony and then a meal. The theme is

camping. You are welcome to join us!

We were very busy in March with our cookie sale.

The Girl Scouts have over 200 boxes of cookies to donate to

the Bethesda Mission.

The girls are excited for the warm weather and hope to get

outside to do some yard cleanup around the church.

We are still working on our Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.

The Daisy’s are working on finishing their Daisy petals.

“Giving Shed”

The board approved a new outreach project , A Giving Shed. Tommy

Kelly, one of our Cub Scouts, will be turning 7 and instead of presents for

himself, he will be collecting funds and supplies to install a Giving Shed on

the porch of the church office. The shed will contain non perishable food,

cleaning supplies and personal care items. Celebration and Kick Off will

“My Free Library”

Our little library that is out in front of the church gets used A LOT. Each

week we are filling it with books, mostly for children. We had a donation of

several Bibles and Christian books a while back, but those have all been

given away! We are in need of more books. Any and all books for Children

and Youth would be appreciated, especially Christian ones. If you would like

to donate new or gently used books please see Diana or place them under

the bulletin board in the Narthex.

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OUTREACH (continued)

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“Foot Washing Service”

Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, is

celebrated on the day before Good Friday. Its name was given

on the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His

disciples, known as the Last Supper. The last supper and com-

munion, two important events which are the focus and signifi-

cance of Maundy Thursday.

“So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also

ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have set you an example,

that you also should do as I have done to you. Very truly, I tell you,

servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers

greater than the one who sent them. John 13:14-16”

31st Annual Good Friday Service

April 14th at 12:00 PM

1106 Capital Street, Harrisburg PA.

The members of FCC have been invited to

share in the 31st Annual Good Friday

Service hosted by Tabernacle Baptist

Church. Pastor D. Marie Tribble will be one

of the seven guest speakers during this

service. A Carpool’s being arranged please

see Diana Onstott if you’re interested.

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(Continued)

Good Friday, Procession of the Cross

A procession of the cross will be held on Good Friday. It

will start at Grace United Methodist Church. The procession

will start at 11:00 am, weaving its way through the Lemoyne

Community making various short stops and ending at Calvary United Methodist

Church for the final Lenten lunch. Pastor John Shellenberger will lead the dis-

cussion.

Annual Easter Breakfast

Following the Lemoyne Ministerium’s Sunrise

Service at Negley Park, join us in the Church

Fellowship Hall for a homemade, made to order

Easter breakfast!

When: 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Menu Includes: Pancakes, Eggs, Toast and

Sausage, Orange Juice, Milk, Coffee & Tea

Please RSVP no later than April 12, 2017

Easter Community Sunrise Service

6:30 AM

Come celebrate the risen savior at the break of dawn with all the Lemoyne

Churches. We will gather in the pre-dawn hours at Negley Park in the upper pa-

vilion on Indiana Avenue. The service will be conducted by all the Pastors and

musicians of the 17043 churches. Pastor Rich Cline will be the speaker.

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Highlights from our March 19th Board Meeting

Pastor D. opened our meeting with prayer.

Both Elders and Deaconate have met since the beginning of the year. Responsibilities have been reviewed and a schedule submitted for the first 6 months of the year.

A lot of property repairs have occurred. The furnace has had several steam valves replaced. There is still some water coming in, possibly from the roof. Glenn is also getting bids to paint the outside of the church.

The calendar was briefly reviewed.

It was highlighted that we have had several new members join in the past year. This is very exciting.

We have 6 Baptisms scheduled for Palm Sunday. Baptism robes were discussed. We will need at least 6 and the special robe for the Minister. The board approved us purchasing. It was also recommended we make sure the Baptism certificates are current and if not we purchase those also.

The board directs Diana to write a letter on behalf of First Christian Church to Thad Allen asking Pastor D. be ordained and installed ASAP.

We are hiring a secretary. Pastor D. is filling in while we hopefully find one. Pastor D. pointed out we are expecting a lot of work be done in a small amount of time.

Diana brought up a concern about Pastor D. being part time vs full time. She is definitely not working part time for us. Is this fair? What can we do about it? Also the region questioned why she was not enrolled in the pension fund. At this time it is being dis-cussed and brainstormed. If you have thoughts and ideas please share them with Diana or any board member.

Meeting ended with prayer

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Weekly updates on

worship and happenings

Income and Expenses

Month of February

Congregational Offerings Received $3,372.00

Week of Compassion $ 268.00

Outreach $ 100.00

Misc. $ 76.00

Total $3,816.00

Bills Received and Paid $10,921.00

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April 2017

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1

Tax prep

2

9:15 AM:

Sunday School

10:15 AM:

Worship

Ministry

Planning after

worship

3

Girl Scout

Troops

21685

20689

6:30 pm

4

Cub Scouts

Lions

Tigers

Bears

Wolf and

Webelos

6:30 pm

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Lenten Lunch

12:00 pm

6

Girl Scout

Troops

21690 and 12084

6:30 pm

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Lenten Bible

Institute

6:30 PM

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Tax Prep

9:00 am

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9:00 AM:

Baptism

10:15 AM:

Worship

Finance

Meeting after

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Cub Scouts

Lions

Tigers

Bears

Wolf 6:30 pm

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13

Girl Scout

Troop 21684

Meeting 6:30 pm

Maundy Thursday Service

7:00 pm

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15

16

6:30 Sunrise

Service

10:15 AM:

Worship

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Girl Scout Troops

21685

20689

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19

20

Girl Scout

Troops

21690 and 12084

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22

23

9:15 AM:

Sunday School

10:15 AM:

Worship

Deacons

Meeting

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25

Cub Scouts

Tigers

Bears

6:30 pm

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27

28 29

30

10:15 AM:

Worship

Elders Meeting

after Worship

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First Christian Church

Disciples of Christ

442 Hummel Ave,

Lemoyne, PA 17043

PH: 717-763-4537

www.lemoynedisciples.org

April 2017