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25th Annual
Synod Assembly
May 31 - June 2, 2012
Messiah College
Grantham, PA
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Our deepest sympathy is extended to
Bishop Howard and Ruth McCarney on the death of their daughter, Elizabeth. Elizabeth, a patient at Hershey Medial Center, died yesterday, June 4, 2012. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 8, at 11:00 a.m. at the Rolling Green Cemetery, Camp Hill, with Bishop Guy S. Edmiston, officiating. Messages of care and support can be sent to: 7 Center Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
Also, we extend our sympathy to the family of The Rev. Ernest Huston, who died on Monday morning, June 4, 2012. Pastor Huston celebrated his 100th birthday in January and was recognized at Synod Assembly 2012 for the 75th anniversary of his ordination. He was a resident of Luther Acres and a member of Zion Lutheran Church, East Petersburg. Arrangements for memorial services are pending. |
 Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill, invites everyone to the first concert in the 2012 Summer Sundae Concert series on Sunday, June 24. The series includes three free contemporary Christian music concerts, held on the fourth Sundays of the summer months. The events will be held outdoors on the church grounds from 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM. Trinity's praise band, FaithX, will perform familiar music of the contemporary Christian music genre. Free ice cream sundaies will be served during the concert. Bring your own comfortable lawn chairs. In event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors. Read more...
 St. Luke Lutheran Concert Handbell Choir
Zion Lutheran Church
1905 Broad Street
East Petersburg, PA
Saturday, June 30
7:30 p.m.
The Concert Handbell Choir from Gales Ferry, CT, is comprised of high school students playing five octaves of handbells and five octaves of melody chimes. Their repertoire includes a wide variety of sacred, classical, and popular music. The group has traveled widely and has a rich performance history. They have toured England twice, played in the US Coast Guard Band Christmas programs and participated in numerous festivals. The concert is free. A freewill offering will be received. |
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Pre-Retirement Seminar Scheduled |
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Portico Benefit Services Pre-Retirement Seminar
 July 9 through July 10Allegheny Synod Office
701 Quail Ave.
Altoona, PA 16602
A two-day pre-retirement seminar is planned for pastors, rostered laypersons and all employees in the ELCA Pension and Other Benefits Program. In this seminar you will explore issues that form the foundation of a healthy retirement and learn how your financial decisions can help you achieve your retirement goals. Persons who are within 15 years of retirement are invited to attend.
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Handy with a Needle?
 Christ Lutheran Church, 13th Street, Harrisburg, has acquired fabric and memorial donations for the creation of new paraments. The congregation is looking for a designer/crafter to create the new paraments. If you have helpful information to share, please contact Jill Dimpsey at jdimpsey@pa.gov.
 WANTED!Occasional Services: A Companion to Lutheran Book of Worship If you have a copy to sell, in good usable condition, please contact Pastor Nancy Weiss at 717.625.2652 or nlhweiss@yahoo.com.
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Synod Office Summer Schedule |
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Summer Schedule
Beginning this week, 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 4:00 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. |
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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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