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 We pray for...
- The Rev. Beth George (Rife-Killinger Parish, Millersburg) as she recovers at home from surgery.
- The Rev. Sadie Pounder (Holy Trinity, Lancaster), patient at Johns Hopkins and recovering from surgery.
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Firm Foundation for Faith Poured in Dillsburg |
Construction began with the pouring of concrete yesterday for the new Christ (Filey) Lutheran Church at 15 S. Filey's Road in Dillsburg. The former church facility was destroyed by fire in August 2010. According to Pastor Debbie Mahady, the congregation hopes to begin worshipping in the new facility by Easter 2013. Thanks be to God!
 Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference Presents Miss America!
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Lancaster, PA
Friday, July 20
Laura Kaeppeler, age 23, is Miss America 2012. On July 20, 2012 she will be visiting Lancaster to speak on behalf of Children of Incarcerated Parents. Miss Kaeppeler, whose father went to prison when she was a teenager, travels around the nation to speak on behalf of children of incarcerated parents. And, she's a Lutheran!
Click here to learn more about this event and how you can help to break the pattern of incarceration within families.
 Healthy Soul Workout
Zion Lutheran Church
York, PA
Presenter: The Rev. Fred Shilling
Just as the body needs a physical workout to be healthy, so the soul thrives on a daily healthy workout. Click here to learn more about this six session course (beginning August 6) that includes Scripture explorations, presentations on components of a healthy soul and prayer. For more information, call Pastor Fred at 717.767.4673 or 717.637.0185.
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 Celtic Service of Evening Prayer
with prayers for the City of York
Union Lutheran Church
408 W. Market St.
York, PA
July 15
6:00 PM
The community is invited to a Celtic Serivce of Evening Prayer that will feature the Celtic Ensemble from Christ Lutheran Church, Gettysburg. Come and sing some of the ancient lyrics and tunes from the early Christian Church in Ireland accompanied by instruments such as guitar, flute and dulcimer. For more information call the church office at 717.843.7897. All are welcome and the church is air-conditioned!
 Concert Series Launches with Clarinet and Piano Recital
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Highspire
August 19
3:00 PM
The Worship and Music Committee of St. Peter Church invites all to an afternoon of music and fellowship. This first program of the 2012-13 Concert Series features Stephanie Strauss, clarinet, and John Messick, piano. A reception will follow the one-hour recital.
Stephanie is in her junior year as a music therapy major at Elizabethtown College, and studies clarinet with Faith Shiffer. John was graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in piano performance. He is the church musician at St. Peter Church.
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Global Mission News with a Local Connection |
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 Dr. Carl C. Stecker will join the ELCA Global Mission staff serving as Director for Diakonia, beginnning on August 13, 2012. Dr. Stecker and his wife, the Rev. Paula Stecker, served as missionaries with the American Lutheran Church and the ELCA in the Central African Republic. Since 2001 Dr. Stecker has been serving with Catholic Relief Services as Senior Technical Advisor for Health and HIV and AIDS, and as Head of Program Quality Support. The Rev. Paula Stecker formerly served in the Lower Susquehanna Synod as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, York.
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Home Health Care Programs Integrated |
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 Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries and Lutheran Social Services (LSS) of South Central Pennsylvania recently announced the integration of their home care programs, effective July 1, but pending appropriate licensing approvals. At that time, staff members of Diakon Hospice Saint John, Diakon Home Health, and Diakon Help at Home will become part of LSS-South Central's Lutheran Home Care and Hospice, Inc. Click here to read a detailed letter from Lutheran Social Services and Diakon.
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Bishop Mwakyolile is Safe and Secure |
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 Bishop Mwakyolile of the Konde Diocese is safe, secure and NOT being held captive and penniless in Spain! However, his e-mail account has been hijacked by spammers. Please do not respond to the latest round of e-mails requesting 2,850 Euros to pay for hotel bills in Madrid.
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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). Send information to Pam Drenner at pdrenner@lss-elca.org. Positions are posted for 60 days unless extended. Click here for a complete listing of current employment opportunities.
Congregation: Halifax Lutheran Parish
Position: Organist
Posted: 7/2/12
 Halifax Lutheran Parish is seeking an organist. This is a part-time position. Two Sunday worship services per week. Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW); Hammond organ instruments on site. Experience necessary. Call the Parish Office at 717.362.4597 and leave a message if you are interested. Salary is negotiable.
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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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