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 We pray for the victims, families, the Sikh community and all those affected by the August 5 shooting at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Peggy DeHass, who died August 4 at The Shook Home in Chambersburg. Peggy was the mother of the Rev. Bill DeHass (Trinity, Greencastle). Messages of care and support can be sent by e-mail to Pastor DeHass at tlcgreencastle@embarqmail.com.
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Congratulations to the newest pastors in the Lower Susquehanna Synod! Standing with Bishop Hoover after last Friday evening's service of ordination are Elizabeth Garber Martini, called to Christ, Duncannon; and Del Akech Del, called as Pastor Evangelist to African Nationals through the Harrisburg Sudanese Worshipping Community. Thanks be to God!
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Service of Ordination in Camp Hill |
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 Jessica (Hamme) Felici will be ordained into the holy ministry of Word and Sacrament during a Celebration of Holy Eucharist on Sunday, August 19, 2012, at 7:30 PM. Bishop Ralph Dunkin of the West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod will preside with the Rev. Dr. Rick Carlson preaching. The service will take place at Grace Lutheran Church, 1610 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, PA.
Jessica has been called to serve as co-pastor with her husband, Jason, at the Mountain Lutheran Parish in Pendleton and Pocahontas Counties, WV. The parish is made up of five congregations: Mt. Hope, Upper Tract; Faith, Franklin; St. John, Moyers; Calvary, Brandywine; and New Hope, Minnehaha Springs.
Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is red. A reception will follow the service.
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Register Now for Bishop's Convocation |
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 Bishop's Convocation
Friday, September 14 (Holy Cross Day)
Trinity Lutheran Church
Camp Hill, PA
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
An event for rostered and lay leaders
Presenter: Bishop Richard H. Graham
Metropolitan Washington, DC Synod
"Living into a New Landscape"
As God reforms local congregations for the new landscape of church and world, how is God shaping the future of our life together as synod? Join the conversation at the annual Bishop's Convocation! NEW! Read more about this event and download an informational flyer. Cost: $25 (includes breakfast refreshments and lunch). Online registration is now open.
This event has been subsidized by grants from the Mission Investment Fund, ELCA and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
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Palestinian Fair Trade - Canaan Interfaith Program |
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At assembly in June, our synod commended the Peace Not Walls Campaign, an ELCA churchwide strategy focused on contributing to peace with justice in the Middle East. In light of this resolution, consider supporting Palestinian economic development through the use of Fair Trade products produced by farm families in village-based fair trade cooperatives in the West Bank. See products, people and programs at www.canaanusa.com. For more information contact Jennifer Grosvenor at Jennifer@canaanfairtrade.com.
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And the Walls Came Tumblin' Down! |
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 Destruction precedes construction in the synod offices as work continues on the new space for resources, the Office for Children, Youth and Family Ministry, and communications. This hub of hospitality will be located in the area that formerly housed the Luther Room and staff offices. Stay tuned as space is created for conversation, coffee, and connections!
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St. Barnabas Center Volunteer Opportunities |
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 The St. Barnabas Center for Ministry is a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to serving at-risk, low-income children in the uptown area of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is a joint venture between the local Episcopalians and Lutherans, representing the Episcopal Diocese of Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Volunteer opportunities are now available! There is an immediate need for:
- A website manager
- Public Relations and Marketing Committeee members
- Board members
For more information, contact Pastor Tom McKee, synod secretary, at tmckee@lss-elca.org.
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Choral  Concert
Wednesday, September 19
7:00 PM
Christ Lutheran Church
75 E. High Street
Elizabethtown, PA
LYRA is a community of professional musicians from St. Petersburg, Russia. Experience these musicians in concert as they perform the sacred hymns of the Russian Orthodox Church as well as traditional Russian folk songs. Click here to download an informational flyer. For more information, call the Christ Church parish office at 717.367.2786.
Bill Mallonee in Concert
sponsored by the Lutheran Churches of Mechanicsburg
Sunday, August 19
6:30 PM
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Mechanicsburg
Bill Mallonee has played with many great artistis - Buddy Miller, Peter Buck (REM), Victoria Williams, Mark Olsen (The Jayhawks), Emmylou Harris, Jim Lauderdale - to name a few. Now he is touring solo and performing with his wife, keyboardist and vocalist, Murriah Rose (with The Olive Tree as opening band).
This concert is sponsored by Trindle Spring, Trinity, St. Mark, and St. Peter Lutheran churches of Mechanicsburg. Cost of admission is a suggested donation of two food items or a gift of $5.00 for New Hope Ministries. For more information about the event, contact chandlercarriker@gmail.com or 717.766.2701. Read more about Bill Mallonee and The OIive Tree .
Lutheran Women are "World Champion Singers!"
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Pastor Gwen Trout and April Trout sporting their gold medals. |
Seven area Lutheran women can now claim the title, "World Champion." These women, all members of the Greater Harrisburg Chorus, Sweet Adelines International, recently returned from the 7th World Choir Games in Cincinnati, Ohio. The games, dubbed the Olympics of Choral Singing, brought together more than 350 choral groups from 62 countries for ten days of musical performances in 23 categories. The Greater Harrisburg Chorus competed in the barbershop category and earned a gold-medal rating and were named World Champions in that category.
Singers from our synod congregations are:
- Carolyn Cline - St. Paul, Carlisle
- Karen Galle - Grace, Camp Hill
- Suzann Schwenk - Holy Spirit, Lancaster
- April Trout - St. Mark, Harrisburg
- Pastor Gwenn Trout - Zion, Enola
- Betsy Updegraff - Trinity, Camp Hill
- Dawne Veet - Our Saviour, Harrisburg
 GermanFest
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, September 8
A little piece of Germany will come to Harrisburg as the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Our Saviour hosts its annual GermanFest! The event features authentic German food, free children's games, bake sale, silent auction, the Egerlander German Band, accordion music and the Popcorn Hat Players. A 9/11 Prayer of Remembrance Service will be held at 10:30 AM at the church. For more details, visit the church website or call the church office at 717.545.9992. The church is located at 420 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA.
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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: Mt. Zion, Gardners
Position: Organist
Posted: 8/6/12
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Gardners, is seeking an organist for a one-year term, with possibility of extension. Duties include providing organ leadership for Sunday morning worship and accompanying the choir at Thursday evening rehearsals. There are other special services of worship throughout the year (funerals, weddings, etc.). The congregation uses the Lutheran Book of Worship. Organist will often choose preludes, offertory music and postludes. Organist can work with committee to choose hymns. Salary is negotiable. Visit the church website at www.mountzionlutheran.com for a full job description. Candidates can apply online, by mail, or by contacting Pastor Eric Anderson at revanderson@pa.net. The church is located between Gettysburg and Carlisle at 4200 Carlisle Road (Route 34), Gardners, PA 17324.
Congregation: Union, York
Position: Soprano soloist
Posted: 8/6/12
Union Lutheran Church, York, is seeking a soprano soloist to sing with the adult choir. This is a paid position. The Adult Choir performs traditional SATB anthems on a weekly basis with piano/organ accompaniment or a capella. Musicians of high school age through adult are invited to audition for this position. For more information, call the church office at 717.843.7897. The church is located at 408 W. Market Street, York, PA.
 Agency: Luthercare
Position: Marketing Representative
Posted: 8/6/12
Luthercare is seeking a marketing representative. This is a full-time position. The successful candidate will coordinate sales activities from the generation of a prospective resident lead to establishing an appointment, conducting a tour, and ultimately closing the sale and moving the resident onto the campus. Requirements for this position include a valid PA Driver's License, a bachelor's degree in a related field of study or a combination of experience and training/education. Five years of directly related experience preferred. Submit resume and cover letter to: William McGowan, Manager, Human Resources, 600 E. Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543, or wmcgowan@luthercare.org.
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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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