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25th Annual
Synod Assembly
May 31 - June 2, 2012
Messiah College
Grantham, PA
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We request prayers for healing for....
- The Rev. Sadie Pounder (Holy Trinity, Lancaster) as she recovers from surgery and undergoes continuing medical treatment.
- The Rev. Jay Bohn (retired), who has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo tests and treatment.
- The Rev. Ernest Huston (retired) as he recovers from surgery for a fractured hip. Pastor Huston celebrated his 100th birthday in January and will celebrate his 75th anniversary of ordination in 2012.
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Ascension of Our Lord
Thursday, May 17
7:00 PM
St. Michael Lutheran Church, Harrisburg, will celebrate the Festival of the Ascension with a service of Word and Sacrament. All are invited to the service of worship and the following time of refreshment and fellowship in the church social room. For more information about this opportunity to worship with sisters and brothers in the faith, contact the church office at 717.234.0092 or visit the church Website at www.stmikehbg.com. The church is located at 118 State Street, Harrisburg. Free parking is available on State Stree and in the church lots. |
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Mission Ministry on the Move |
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Lebanon Lutheran Mission Team Plans Trip to West Virginia
Sixty-six workers from six Lebanon Conference congregations are wrapping up plans for a servant trip to Pendleton County, West Virginia. Paul Copenhaver, Heather Buffington, Denise McDaniels and Joette Hollinger from Holy Trinity, Lebanon, are leading a diverse group of volunteers, ages 13 to 83, to work for Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity from June 17 - 23. Congregations participating in this project include Salem, Lebanon; Zion, Lebanon; Zion, Jonestown; St. James, Lebanon; and St. Luke, Schaefferstown.
Mission on the Mon: McKeesport, PA
Not able to serve or attend the National Youth Gathering and want to participate in a mission trip this summer? Check out an opportunity for service offered by LutheranHANDS for the summer of 2012. For more information about the June 24 - June 30 mission trip, visit www.lutheranhands.org
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York County Junior Honors Choir
Concert
Saturday, May 19
7:30 p.m.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church - York
This choir, under the direction of Mrs. Donna Knott, includes 100 select musicians in grades 7, 8, and 9 who represent all nineteen public and private school districts in York County. You are cordially invited to this 10th anniversary concert. A freewill offering will be received. The church is located at 839 W. Market Street, York.
Organ Concert
featuring Kevin Smith
Sunday, May 20
3:00 p.m.
Union Lutheran Church - York
The public is invited to an organ recital by Kevin Smith, local musician from Hellam, PA. The program will feature repertoire of Guilmant, Handel, Boellman, Widor, Vierne, Barber, Cook and an organ transcription of the popular orchestral piece, "Pictures at an Exhibition." In addition, the program will include congregational singing with original arrangements of traditional hymns. A freewill ofering will benefit the Organ Restoration Fund. For more information, call the church office at 717.843.7897. The church is located at 408 W. Market Street, York. |
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 St. Barnabas Center for Ministry, a joint ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Central PA and the Lower Susquehanna Synod, is getting ready for Summer in the City, a day camp serving children and youth in Uptown Harrisburg. We are planning the curriculum for a summer Vacation Bible school and we need curriculum! If you have starter kits or materials to donate or lend, please contact Deacon Anne Flynn at anneflynn@aol.com or 717.385.0885. Please specify if you are lending or donating the materials. |
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Employment listings are provided to synod congregations and related agencies free of charge. This service is made possible by your Mission Support of Lower Susquehanna Synod and ELCA. Please provide a brief position description and contact information (as below) and a link to a complete position description on your web site (if desired). Positions are posted for 60 days unless extended. Click here for a complete list of employment opportunities.
 Agency: Luthercare
Postion: Full-time chaplain (Spang Crest)
Posted: 5/15/2012
Luthercare, a social ministry organization of the ELCA headquartered in Lititz, PA, is currently recruiting for a full-time chaplain for Spang Crest, its nursing care center and personal care home in Lebanon, PA. This position requires ordination in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America or one of its full communion partners; four (4) units of clinical pastoral education; endorsement or eligibility for endorsement for chaplaincy via the Inter-Lutheran procedures or similar process; certification or eligibility for certification by the American Chaplains Association, American Association of Pastoral Counselors, or Association of Clinical Pastoral Education. Interested candidates should send a completed employment application (available at www.luthercare.org/careers) and resume to Spang Crest, Attn: Jodi Weaver, Human Resources Generalist, 945 Duke Street, Lebanon PA 17042 or jweaver@luthercare.org. Questions about the position may be referred to the Rev. Lisa Leber, director of church relations, at lleber@luthercare.org.
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Congregation: Zion Lutheran - Hummelstown
Position: Assistant Director of Youth MInistry
Posted: 5/10/12
The Assistant Director of Youth Ministry reports to the Director of Youth Ministry and the Senior Pastor. This is a part-time, paid position: approximately 10 hours/week in addition to a few overnight, weekend retreats throughout the year.
 Position Expectations: The Assistant Director of Youth Ministry is a facilitator for the Christian growth of the congregation's youth. The Assistant Director of Youth Ministry provides spiritual guidance, leadership and learning opportunities for the youth through service, worship and social activities. The Assistant Director of Youth Ministry should possess a faith that is consistent with Lutheran theology and should be able to articulate this faith to the youth. In addition, he/she will assume the responsibilities of being a positive role model for the youth. For insurance reasons, candidates need to be 21 years of age, or older, and will need to complete clearances from local, state and federal background checks.
To apply: Please submit your letter of interest, resume and three references to the Personnel Committee, Zion Lutheran Church, 100 West Main Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036 by May 31. E-mail applications can be sent to: Personnel@zluth.org.
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Congregation: St. Michael Lutheran Church - Harrisburg
Position: Director of Music
Posted: 5/10/12
 St. Michael Lutheran Church is seeking an enthusiastic and talented person for the position of Director of Music. This is a part-time position averaging 10 hours per week. St. Michael Church is a vibrant and affirming congregation made up of a diverse group of devoted members welcoming all to its community of faith. We are located on historic State Street near the river, in the city of Harrisburg. Candidates need to be proficient on both the organ and the piano, specifically willing to enjoy the blessings of a refurbished John Brown Tracker organ. Responsibilities include one Sunday morning service of Word and Sacrament, Wednesday evening choir rehearsal, and special worship services throughout the year (Principal Festivals, Advent, Lent). St. Michael Church uses the ELCA Evangelical Lutheran Worship resource. Additionally, the Director of Music will attend monthly meetings of the Worship and Music Committee.
Candidates shall demonstrate the ability to sight-read music, knowledge of Lutheran theology, reverent liturgical practices, and the use of music to enrich worship. The successful candidate will also have experience and competency directing a choir and be able to work well with others. The Director of Music shall be responsible for selecting worship music, preparation, and involvement in the worship life of the congregation. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested persons should send a completed resume, including references, to Worship and Music Committee, St. Michael Lutheran Church, 118 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1024. Any questions, please contact 717.234-0092, or churchoffice@stmikehbg.com.
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Beginning the week of June 4, a summer schedule of office hours will go into effect for our synod's offices and Resource Center. Those hours will be 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The office will be closed on Friday during the summer. In the event of an emergency situation occurring on a Friday, the telephone message will direct you to a member of the pastoral staff who is serving on call that day. This summer schedule will conclude on Friday, August 31. The Monday through Friday schedule will resume the following week.
 Planning to visit our synod's offices and Resource Center during the week of June 18? If so, enter at your own risk! Drawer-dumping, file-flinging, paper-pitching and closet-cleaning are just a few of the activities planned for that week. The synod office staff will be "dressed down and dirty" for a four-day flurry of cleaning, polishing and re-organizing. Best advice? Plan your visit to the sparkling, squeaky-clean synod suite for the week of June 25.
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Carings and Sharings is the e-newsletter of the Lower Susquehanna Synod. Its purpose is the sharing of news and events which raise up the mission and ministry of the synod and ELCA in our congregations, our synod, and the broader church. It is not intended to be an endorsement of every activity. Comments about this newsletter may be sent to Pam Drenner, editor, pdrenner@lss-elca.org. |
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