The Messenger

July 2017

Pastor’s Page 2 Ministry Planning Worship 3

Birthday/anniversary 3

Christian Education 4

Prayers 5

Outreach 6

Church Business 7

Upcoming Events 9

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

Rebecca VanLenten

Church Office

Monday: 10am –3pm

Wednesday: 10am –3pm

Thursday: 10am –3pm

fcclemoyne@comcast.net

July 23, 2017 is Family and Friends Day.

If First Christian Church has meant anything to

you in your life, please join us for worship and

invite your family and friends with you! You

don’t want to miss out on this special day. We

look forward to having you come home!

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Pastor’s Page

“Unexpected Friendliness ”

Many years ago, someone told me the true meaning of family could be defined as having some-one to love and having someone who loves you! As Pastor, I am often asked to describe my

congregation. Although there are many adjectives and statements I could use, I realized I repetitively find myself stating “We are a family”! The imagery of family may see very trivial and insignificant to some however, I’ve learned Family is by far one of the strongest institutions one can have in their lives, and the thing many people in the world crave the most.

Last month I received an email from one of our visitors. Although this was their first time visiting our ministry, it was not their first time in a church. They actually spend much time in congregational settings, yet following their visit they felt compelled to email me directly to report on their experience. They stated, “We had a wonderful time at FCC. All of the people were so friendly and that was unexpected with many of them being senior citizens...It was an honor to worship together with them…”.

This statement caused me to go into deep contemplation. I wondered how many other people in the world or right in this community choose to stay away from church because they anticipate encountering unfriendly individuals. My contemplation caused me to reflect on my own personal view of this congregation. I recall turning to my children and stating, “they are the friendliest church people I have ever met” following my first visit.

I have resolved that these are not isolated experiences. We are a genuinely friendly body of believers. The world’s full of people yearning to be in a welcoming environment where they are accepted and loved unconditionally. This month, lets all make an intentional effort to invite others into this space where they can find the family they desire. July 23rd we will be celebrating Family & Friends day, it’s a great opportunity for current, former, and future members to worship together!

Pastor D. Marie

Rev. Plocinski Leads Holy Land Tour

Pastor Rich Plocinski of the Millville Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is planning a trip to the Holy Land to walk where Jesus walked in

March, 2018. If you are interested in joining him please contact him by phone 570-458-5374 or by email teachpast@gmail.com. The trip leaves JFK

on March 6 and returns on March 15 and the costis $2500. Maybe a trip to the Holy Land is on

your bucket list. It is on Pastor Rich's, so join him!

Camp Laurelview Schedule 2017

Register online at

Grade Dates

CYF Conference II 11-12, June 18 – June 24

CYF Conference I 9-10 June 25 – July 1

Chi Rho Camp 7-8 July 16 – July 22

Junior Camp 4-6 July 23 – July 29

Mini Camp 1-3 July 30 – Aug 2

Regional/National Updates

The Pennsylvania Disciples

Women's Ministries Cabinet

is pleased to announce that

Registration is now open for

the 2017 Fall Retreat, Sep.

29--Oct 1 at Harrisburg. Rev. Nikki

Mazza-Fredley will be the keynote speaker for

the event, which will be held in the comfort of

the Best Western Premier Central Hotel and

Conference Center.

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July SERVING SCHEDULE

July BIRTHDAYS Aarica Lee—July 2nd

Melissa Ford—July 4th

Diana Onstott—July 19th

July 2, 2017

Elder: Linda Runkle

Diaconate: Deb Anderson, Mary Lynne

Weber, & Joyce Arbogast

Communion: Diana and Doria Onstott

Greeter: Dottie Michels

Acolyte: Aarica Lee

July

Anniversaries Bill & Robin Goudy—July 30th

July 9, 2017

Elder: Lois Miller

Diaconate: Glenn Haagen, Lois Haagen, &

Jane Welsh

Communion: Joyce Arbogast & Jane Welsh

Greeter: Dottie Michels

Acolyte: Amadee Redfeather

July 16, 2017

Elder: Bill Davis

Diaconate: Joyce Arbogast, Glenn Haagen,

& Kelly Manning

Communion: Kelly Manning

Greeter: Linda Runkle

Acolyte: Anna Nutter

July 23, 2017

Elder: Diana Onstott

Diaconate: David Prediger, Mary Lynne

Weber, & Deb Anderson

Communion: Glenn & Lois Haagen

Greeter: Glenn & Lois Haagen

Acolyte: Arayah Wiest

July 30, 2017

Elder: Linda Runkle

Diaconate: Kelly Manning, Joyce Arbogast,

David Prediger

Communion: Diana Onstott & Mary Lynne

Weber

Greeter: Dottie Michels

Acolyte: Amadee Redfeather

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Location: Nursery

July 2, 2017: Diana Onstott

July 9, 2017: Diana Onstott

July 16 , 2017: Diana Onstott

July 23., 2017: no Class

July 30, 2017: No Class

Don’t Miss our new Summer Sunday School Series “Real Relationships”

Location: parlor

July 2, 2017: Pastor D. Marie

July 9, 2017: Tom Matthews

July 16, 2017: Pastor D. Marie

July 23., 2017: no Class

July 30, 2017: No Class

Location: sanctuary

July 2, 2017: Rev. Ed.

July 9, 2017: Rev. Ed.

July 16, 2017: Rev. Ed.

July 23., 2017: no Class

July 30, 2017: No Class

Location: parlor

July 2, 2017: Tom Matthews

July 16, 2017: Tom Matthews

*Children will be dismissed from Moring Worship for Youth Church

immediately following offering

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Mary S:

Norie, Rob B., Ben, Nancy, Van, Baby Reed, Art P., Jenny, Linda K. & Jane Bilunas

Linda R:

Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Layton, Pat & Rowland Zimmerman, Clarence

Joan K:

Nancy, & David

Dottie M: Betty

Jean T:

Clyde Smiley & Bert Levarto

Diana O: Ken, Sammy Fisher, Hannah, Donald and

Doria, Donnie, Jeff, & Hannah’s dog, Family of Viola Mae Sprecker

Mary P:

Toni Jones & Family, Jewell Willis & family, Paulette, John & Annette, Family Home,

Skipper

Christine L: Valarie, Peter, & Conrad, Tina, Bill &

Lakota’s

Joyce A: Niece

Pat S:

Terry , Paul, Rosemary & Wayne

Michael M: Hen Miller

David P:

Brother In Law

Kelly & Sophie M:

Carl Manning, Ben, Mrs. Auriemma & Madison Facius

Joanne H:

Jim High

Tom & Ginger M:

Jim Jordan, Ann, Ginger, Heidi Taylor, & Christy & Family, & Ginger

Frank H:

Harvey

Doria O:

Bob Johnson

Brenda N:

Nash Atkins, Jess Kitch, Aurora Kin, Cassady Atkins

Barb P:

Ruth Bailey

Bill D:

Pastor Grace, Margaret & Grandaughter

Lois M:

Christopher Haubert

Harold T:

Michael

FCC:

Scott Boltz, Bryan Eldridge & Family, Goudy/Frey Family, Nancy Haubrich, Ken Weber, Harold & Joan, Aariona, Colleen, Lynne Weber & David Prediger. & The

Ostott Family

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OUTREACH

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Income and Expenses

Month of May

Congregational Offerings Received $3,231.80

Fund Raiser $ 150.00

Pentecost $ 52.00

Flowers $ 131.75

Total $3,565.55

Bills Received and Paid $5,492.82

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Weekly updates on

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“Giving Shed”

Spread The News…

The Giving Sheds will be open to

the community during church

office hours. 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 after worship.

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Board Update from June 25, 2017

We opened with Prayer given by Pastor D.

Minutes from March 19th were approved.

Property update:

A few shingles were replaced due to high winds. We are looking at needing a new roof

coming sooner than we had expected.

Water in the Girl Scout room was due to the furnace and not the roof.

The exterior of the church needs to be painted

Volunteers are mowing the grass again this year….THANK YOU

Diaconate Update:

New responsibilities like reading scripture seems to be going well.

Communion trays need to be cleaned and put away better.

Elder Update:

Elders are encouraged to reach out to their flock in ways other than just phone calls.

A Shepherd’s list will be in the July Newsletter

Ministry Planning:

July 15 and July 29: will be “Evangelism Saturdays” We will be walking the community

around the church. Pastor D. will be organizing these dates. The idea of Prayer Partners

and or Prayer groups came up. Ministry Planning will be

exploring these ideas at their next meeting.

Aug 12: Community Day / Smore’s Fest. We will have the Blood Bank, a blue grass

band, GS and Cub Scouts and hopefully more. We are requesting that 5th Street be

blocked off so that we have adequate room for everything.

Sept. 17: is a tentative ordination and installation date for Pastor D. who is

actively working with the Region.

Sept. 17: Board meeting

Oct 7-9: is Family Camping, if anyone is interested see Diana

Nov. 19: Board meeting— budget and nominating main topics

Nov. 26: Congregational meeting to vote on budget and church board for 2018 We had great conversation about our future and what that means for all of us. “What are we

going to willfully change? “ What are we doing to actively grow? Great conversations that will be

continued WHILE we carry our existing plan of activities. We have added a lot of programs like

Sunday School and VBS already to work on church growth.

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On Sunday July 2, 2017 Grace United

Methodist Church welcomes Pastor

Jason Schwartzman and his wife Melissa

and there children. We look forward to

hearing Pastor Jason preach and also

having a special Celebration Liturgy of

his appointment to our church during

the service. District Superintendent Rev.

Barry Robison will be present to help lead the liturgy. Following the service, a

light lunch will be provided in Fellowship Hall so that we can personally greet

Pastor Jason and his family. Please mark your calendars. It will be a blessed

day! Sunday July 2, 2017 Schedule: 9:15 am Sunday School, 10:30 am Worship

Service.

Saturday, July 29th

8:00am to Noon

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(Continued)

First Christian Church

442 Hummel Avenue

Lemoyne, PA 17043

Vacation Bible School

July 19, 2017 to July 21, 2017

Wednesday - Friday

5:30pm to 8:00pm

All Ages

are welcomed

Daily Events * Bible Lessons

* Free Meals

* Snacks

* Crafts

* Fun

* Recreation

Closing Ceremony

Sunday, July 23

10:15am

To Register Call 717-763-4537

Family & Friends Worship Free

Cookout Following Immediately

“As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD”

(from Joshua 24:15, KJVKJV).

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July 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

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2

9:15 AM:

Sunday School

10:15 AM:

Worship

Ministry

planning after

church

3

4 5

7:00 pm

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7

8

9

9:15 AM:

Sunday School

10:15 AM:

Worship

Finance after

church

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12

7:00 pm

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Bible Study at

Just For Today

Recovery Center

7:00pm

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15

Community

Evangelism

Saturday

12:00pm

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9:15 AM:

Sunday School

10:15 AM:

Worship

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19

VBS 5:30 pm

7:00 pm

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VBS 5:30 PM

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VBS 5:30 pm

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23

10:15 AM:

Worship

Friends and

Family VBS

closing!!

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7:00 pm

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Bible Study at

Just For Today

Recovery Center

7:00pm

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8am—noon

Community

Evangelism

12:00pm

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10:15 AM:

Worship

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First Christian Church

Disciples of Christ

442 Hummel Ave,

Lemoyne, PA 17043

PH: 717-763-4537

www.lemoynedisciples.org

July 2017

Hi, I’m Rebecca VanLenten, I am the new

Administrative Assistant. A little about

myself, I live in Lemoyne with my

husband and our dog Patrick. I enjoy

gardening, reading, crafting, cooking and

baking. I’m very excited to meet all of you

and to serve you the best way I can.

Meet our New Administrative Assistant