The Messenger

March 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 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

Church Office: Hours

Monday 10:00-3:00

Wednesday 10:00-3:00

Thursday 10:00-3:00

Christy Daley can be reached

through email at

fcclemoyne@comcast.net

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Pastor’s Page

“The Road to Resurrection”

Throughout my life I have

learned there are a variety of

traditions and actions upheld

within congregations around the

world that are done out of a true

spirit of devotion and faith but without true

knowledge or clarity as to why these actions are

important or worth preforming as a Christian.

Over the next several weeks we will partake in a

variety of worship services, educational

experiences, and activities that will commemorate

various aspects of this season. Some of these

actions will seem familiar to the season and some

will feel totally new. However, each of these

isolated components have been established to

ensure we have a clear well-rounded perspective

on the significance of this high holy period within

our Christian liturgical calendar.

During our Sunday morning worship experiences

we will take a detailed look at the actions of Jesus

Christ as he “Journeys towards Calvary”. Paying

close attention to the lessons Jesus thought were

necessary to impart into those he encountered.

Likewise we will share in two communal worship

experience; Ash Wednesday Service and Maundy

Thursday Service. The early church determined

Ash Wednesday to be the beginning of the Lenten

period of fasting and renewal. Ashes are used as

sign of penitence. In the Holy Scriptures, ashes

symbolize frailty, death, sadness, mourning, and

repentance. In our penitence we simultaneously

express sorrow and repentance for our sins as well

as a rededication to be purified and renewed.

Towards the end of this period of renewal we will

follow in the actions of Jesus Christ and gather for

a community foot washing ceremony. “It was just

before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the

hour had come for him to leave this world and go

to the Father. Having loved his own who were in

the world, he loved them to the end…4 so he got up

from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and

wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he

poured water into a basin and began to wash his

disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was

wrapped around him. (John 13:1,4-5).

To help provide depth to our personal spiritual jour-

neys, during this season we will host our very first

Bible Institute. This new component of our Christian

Education department will provide a series of classes

throughout the season of Lent geared towards

answering the questions, What is Lent, and Why do

we celebrate it? The Lenten Bible Institute will

closely resemble Vacation Bible School as it will

include specialized classes for all ages. We will

explore the various familiar topic associated with

Lent such as ashes, penitence, alms giving, fasting,

Christ passion, resurrection and renewal. This will be

an opportunity for us to collectively develop and

affirm our knowledge of these aspects of our

Christian Faith.

As we enter into the Lenten season we are invited

into a season of personal devotion to seek Gods

clarity, wisdom, and guidance. We are invited into a

time of personal penitence and intentional reflection

on our actions, as well as the actions of Jesus Christ

as he “Journeys towards Calvary”. I petition each of

you to remain open to gaining clarity or position

yourselves to potentially learn something totally new

about this Holy season. Go deeper into your own

personal spiritual journey with Jesus than you have

in the past.

2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 states, “So we are ambassadors

for Christ, since God is making his appeal through

us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled

to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who

knew no sin, so that in him we might become the

righteousness of God. 6 As we work together with

him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God

in vain. 2 For he says, “At an acceptable time I have

listened to you, and on a day of salvation I have

helped you.” See, now is the acceptable time; see,

now is the day of salvation!

Pastor D. Marie

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MARCH SERVING SCHEDULE

March 5, 2017

Elder: Bill Davis

Diaconate: Dave Prediger, Lynne Weber,

Deb Anderson

Communion: Lois Haagen and

Glenn Haagen

Greeter: Gean Trout and Dottie Michels

Acolyte: Tommy Kelly

March 19, 2017

Elder: Diana Onstott

Diaconate: Glenn Haagen, Jane Welsh,

Doria Onstott

Communion: Diana and Deb Anderson

Greeter: Dottie Michels

March 12, 2017

Elder: Linda Runkle

Diaconate: Kelly Manning, Joyce Arbogast,

Dave Prediger

Communion: Diana and Deb Anderson

Greeter: Linda Runkle and Dottie Michels

Acolyte: Amadee Redfeather

March 26, 2017

Elder: Bill Davis

Diaconate: Lois Haagen, Kelly Manning,

Lynne Weber

Communion: Glenn Haagen and Lois Haagen

Greeter: Glenn Haagen and Lois Haagen

WORSHIP

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Location: Nursery

March 5, 2017: Aariona Lee

March 12, 2017: Aariona Lee

March 19, 2017: Diana Onstott

March 26, 2017: Diana Onstott

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

Location: parlor

March 5, 2017: Pastor D.

March 12, 2017:Tom Matthews

March 19, 2017: Pastor D.

March 26, 2017:Tom Matthews

Location: sanctuary

March 5, 2017: Rev. Ed. Arbogast

March 12, 2017: Pastor D. Marie

March 19, 2017: Rev. Ed. Arbogast

March 26, 2017: Pastor D. Marie

Location: parlor

March 5, 2017: Tom Matthews

March 19, 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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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

:

June Davis (Lois H.), Jenny, Norie, Rob B., Ben and Michael, Nancy, Van, Clarke, Linda (Phelps) Hoffman

(Mary S.), Steve, Joey, Kaylee & Layton, Joanne Hubert (Linda R.), Nancy, Franks Family, Peter, Harold’s Grandson,

Harold, Jody, Joyce (Joan K.), Betty (Dottie M.), Clyde Smiley (Jean T.),, Family of Grammy

Sharon , Ken, Sammy Fisher, Hannah, Onstott Family, Donald and Doria , Donnie, Jeff (Diana O.), Patty Rhemms, Toni

Jones & Family, Jewell Willis and family, Pastor D. Marie, Eric Gibbs, Kenyon Brown, Felicia & Weldon Family , Helen

Curtis, Jamia, Daughter, Brandon Richards (Mary P.), My children Valarie, Peter, and Conrad , Rev. Andrew, Greg K.

(Christine L.), Ken Weber, (Lynn W.), Family of Dick & Connie Shatzer, Joanne Hubert (Lois M.), Terry , Pat (Pat S.),

Jordan (Brenda N.), Hen Miller (Michael M.), Carl Manning (Kelly M.), Evie, Leider family, Salior, (Heather W.), Mary

Jane (Colleen F.), Niece, Anna Neal, Faye Markley, Mr. & Mrs. Tolly (Tina S.), Christian Family, Mary (Pastor D.)

Mrs. Duremma (Sophie M.) Jim High (Joanne H.), Families from Lancaster (Barb P.) Lois (Glenn H.) Chris, Uncle Bill,

Christine L., Scott Boltz, Harold & Joan, Lambert Family, Reeser Family, Goudy/Frey Family, Family and Friends of Talk

Magaizne (FCC family).

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

Al White - March 6

Christine Lex - March 8

Isabelle Varner - March 9

Jo Ann Haubert - March 10

Nicholas Frey - March 14

MARCH ANNIVERSARIES

Pastor D. Marie & Rev. Tribble –

March 19

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

Ladies

Tea

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OUTREACH

Cub Scout Pack 442: We had an exciting Pine Wood Derby this past month.

We also learned about First Aid and Emergency Preparedness. Look for

new signs throughout the building explaining ways to exit the building in

an emergency.

We are looking forward to camping in March. It will be our FIRST camping

trip as a pack.

We also wanted to invite you to our Blue and Gold Banquet and Awards Ceremony. We are

very excited about this event. It will be held on April 1 at 6:30 PM, here at FCC!

Nutrition on a Budget?

What does that have to do with Girl Scouting?

It is the program First Christian Church Senior and Ambassador Scouts created to make

cooking fun and ensure that families are able to eat nutritiously on a budget! Class includes

making breakfast, lunch and dinner for a family of 4. Our first Class will be held Monday,

March 20th at 6:30 pm. We can accommodate 4 families in each class. There is no fee for

these classes. f you are interested please in attending

Please email fccgirlscouts@gmail.com.

Hershey Park

Discounted tickets

Available NOW!

Family Name: ___________________Phone__________________

Return this form to Diana Onstott (640 Rupley Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011) with check payable to

Girl Scouts by April 1st

Tickets should arrive by April 28th and will be distributed on Sunday, April 30th. If you are

unable to pick them up on that day, please contact Diana and an alternate day will be

Ticket category Discount Rate Quantity Total due

Regular Ticket (ages 9 – 54) 39.50

Jr or Senior Ticket

(ages 3—8 and 55—69)

30.50

Senior + (ages 70 and over) $23.95

Total Due

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OUTREACH (continued)

The Women’s Council of Saint Theresa Parish, New Cumberland is again hosting the World Day of Prayer which is locally sponsored by Christian Women United.

We would like to invite all women of the FCC Family to join together with others in our community for fellow ship, prayer and song. The short service will begin at 10AM in our social Hall. This year we will have a speaker who has immigrated to the United States provide personal insights into life in the Phil-ippines. Light refreshments reflecting Philippines’s vibrant heritage will be served. We look forward to seeing you there!

World Day of Prayer...

Serving the Mechanicsburg, New

Kingstown, Monroe & Silver Spring

Townships, and parts of the

Camp Hill & Enola Communities

5228 East Trindle Road

Wish List

Bathroom Tissue

Canned Chicken

Canned Tuna

Cereal

Deodorant

Thank You

~ Mary

Serve! The following volunteer

opportunities are available:

9:00-12:30 Mon, Wed, &Thurs

Hospitality Hosts

12:30-4:00 Mon & Thurs Appointment Receptionists

If you or someone you know needs help with food, learning budgeting skills, finding a job, or

dealing with a financial crisis, please contact us.

Save the Date and WALK with us Sunday, April 30, 2017. Join us at Hampden Park in Mechanicsburg - bring your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Register your team today at www.nhm-pa.org!

Earl and Twanette had been living in a local

shelter when they reached out to New Hope for help. We worked with them to find housing and employment for both. Finally, an apartment came through, and they are now safe and warm in their own home. Earl is looking to enroll in our CDL Truck Driving Program and Twanette is hoping to re-enter the paralegal field as soon as possible. Your support changes lives - thank you!

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Please join us on Sunday as we honor all Scouts!

Scout Sunday At FCC March 5, 2017 10:15 AM

All Scouts are welcomed!

Lenten Bible Institute

“What is Lent and Why do we celebrate it?”

Friday’s through Lent at 6:30 PM Join us beginning March 10th through April 7th. We will explore the

significance of the Lenten season. We will have classes for all ages. On 4/7 we will host a community Easter Party .

Free food, crafts, Easter egg hunt and Easter Bunny !

Paint & Pray!

Sunday, March 26 6:30 pm at Grace United Methodist Church. This month Theme: “Love” Sponsored by the Young Adults of

Grace. Registration open to everyone age 16 to 116! Contact Church office to register, 764-7632 or

office@graceumlemoyne.org!

Funnel Cake & Shuffle Board Fest March 18, 2017 6:00 PM—8:00 PM

Free, Soup, Salad & Funnel Cake

10th ANNUAL PANCAKE EXTRAVAGANZA! Saturday March 25, 2017 from 7 AM to 12 Noon

$6.00 - ALL YOU CAN EAT!

OOTW (Out of this World) Pancakes

Chocolate Chip, Blueberry, Strawberry, Rainbow, Banana, and more! Sausage, Juice and Coffee

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Community Lenten

Lunches & Worship You are invited to attend our Lenten Lunches Wednesdays at Noon.

On April 14 there will be a Procession of the Cross (11:00am) from

Grace UMC to Calvary UMC. A special Sunrise Service at Negley

Park on April 16. Please see the schedule below:

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FCCLemoyne

Weekly updates on

worship and happenings

Income and Expenses

Month of January

Congregational Offerings Received $3,982.74

Living Memorial $ 850.00

Outreach/Available for Emergencies $1,088.52

Misc. $ 23.50

Visa Rewards $ 13.71

Total $5958.47

Bills Received and Paid $9,899.69

OUR CANDIDATES

FOR BAPTISM

1. Bill Leach

2. Anna Nutter

3. Angela Pleva

4. Amadee Redfeather

5. Tina Szouda

6. Heather Wiest

March 19th following worship

Everyone is invited to join us for

these meetings. We do serve a light

lunch. Voting board members

include Board Officers, all members

of the Diaconate and Elders includ-

ing Emeritus status, and several

members at large. If you cannot

attend and would like meeting

minutes please contact the church

office. We would be very happy to

send you a copy.

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2017 Honorees

Chuck Wingate W E B Dubois “Inspiration for Tomorrow” Award

Executive Director Bethesda Missions

Vera Cornish - Rosa Parks “Trailblazer” Award

Founder of Urban Connections

Tina Nixon - Thurgood Marshall “Defender of Justice” Award

Chief Diversity Officer Pinnacle Health Systems

Marsha Banks - Harriett Tubman “Homeward Bound” Award

Founder A Miracle 4 Sure Inc.

Steve Brandt - Sojourner Truth “Voice of Truth” Award

Director of Just for Today Recovery and Veteran Service

Rev. Dr. Monica Dawkins-Smith - Martin Luther King “Quest for Unity” Award

President for the Penn Central Conference of the United Church of Christ

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Please Join us in Congratulating

Walter David Prediger On receiving the FCC 2017 Service Award

David joined FCC on December 27, 2015. He was recently

installed as a member of the Deaconate Ministry. David currently

volunteers with the Heartland Hospice, Manor Care of Camphill,

and the Prison Ministry for Grace Baptist Church. He has been

devoted to other ministry initiates along side Randall Loss which

include the Christian Business Men’s Connection. He is a

member of CBMC, FACE-2-FACE Ministries, and a lifetime

member of the Zoning Appeals Board for the Borough of

Wormlesburg.

Prior to Arriving in Pennsylvania, David spent years providing

service to various communities in Maryland. In 2007, in honor of

his mother and father, David donated the “House of David” to

Prince Georges County to house families who are homeless.

These are just a few of his numerous contributions to the church,

community, and the world which qualify him to be the recipient of

the 2017…First Christian Church Service Award

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March 2017

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1

Ash

Wednesday

Service 7:00

pm

2

Girl Scout

Troops

21690 and 12084

6:30 pm

3 4

Tax prep

9:00 am

5

9:15 AM:

Sunday School

10:15 AM:

Worship

Ministry

Planning after

worship

Youth Church

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Girl Scout

Troops

21685

20689

6:30 pm

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Cub Scouts

Lions

Tigers

Bears

Wolf and

Webelos

6:30 pm

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Lenten Lunch

12:00 pm

9

Girl Scout

Troop 21684

Meeting 6:30 pm

10

Lenten Bible

Institute

6:30 PM

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Tax Prep

9:00 am

12

9:15 AM:

Sunday School

10:15 AM:

Worship

Finance

Meeting after

worship

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14

Cub Scouts

Lions

Tigers

Bears

Wolf and

Webelos

6:30 pm

15

Lenten Lunch

12:00 pm

16

Girl Scout

Troops

21690 and 12084

6:30 pm

10

Lenten Bible

Institute

6:30 PM

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Tax Prep

9:00 am

Funnel Cake

6:30 PM

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9:15 AM;

Sunday School

10:15 AM:

Worship

Youth Church

Board Meeting

after worship

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Girl Scout

Troops

21685

20689

6:30 pm

21

Tax Prep

6:30 pm

22

Lenten Lunch

12:00 pm

23

Girl Scout

Troop 21684

Meeting 6:30 pm

10

Lenten Bible

Institute

6:30 PM

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Pancake

Extravaganza!

7:00 am

Tax Prep

9:00 am

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9:15 AM:

Sunday School

10:15 AM:

Worship

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Cub Scouts

Tigers

Bears

Wolf and

Webelos

6:30 pm

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First Christian Church

Disciples of Christ

442 Hummel Ave,

Lemoyne, PA 17043

PH: 717-763-4537

www.lemoynedisciples.org

March, 2017

JOIN US AS IN OUR DAILY

DEVOTIONAL READINGS

THROUGHOUT LENT

The West Virginia and Pennsylvania

Regions have joined together to

offer Prayerscapes for Lent, a daily

devotional guide prepared by our

ministers. Please contact the church

office and a link can be sent to you to

download the file.