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 We extend our deepest sympathy to...
The family of Louise Emerick, who died on August 18, 2012, at the age of 94 years. Louise was the mother of the Rev. James M. Emerick (retired).
The family of Joseph Covner, father of the Rev. Janyce Jorgensen (Zion, York), who died on August 25, 2012. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 31, in Delmont, PA. Messages of care and support for the Jorgenen family can be sent to jjorgensen@zionyork.org.
The family of John S. Kassees, husband of the Rev. Margaret Kassees (St. John, Lancaster), who died on August 26, 2012. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 1, at 10:30 AM at St. John Lutheran Church with the Rev. Stephen Verkouw, presiding. The church is located at 223 W. Orange Street, Lancaster. More information...
We pray for those who have been pummeled with torrential rain, have sustained damage or are in flooded conditions due to the impact of Hurricane Isaac.
O God,
who in Jesus stills the storm and soothes the troubled heart,
bring hope and courage to all
who are affected by this storm as we wait in uncertainty.
Bring assurance that you will be with us in whatever lies ahead.
Give us courage to endure all that we now face,
for you are our refuge and strength.
You are God, and we need you.
We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
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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
Registration deadline has been extended to midnight, September 9!
Read more and then register online.
This event has been subsidized by grants from the Mission Investment Fund, ELCA and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
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Lutheran-Anglican-Roman Catholic Day of Dialogue |
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Martin Marty |
Engaging the Word of God Ecumenically
Monday, October 29
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cardinal Keeler Center
4800 Union Deposit Road
Harrisburg, PA
Martin Marty, an ecumenical observer at the Second Vatican Council and internationally known speaker and theologian, will offer his unique impressions of the ecumenical spirit of the Council. Read more and register...
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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. For more information, call the Christ Church parish office at 717.367.2786.
 Seventh Annual Prayer Shawl DedicationSt. John Lutheran Church
with St. Mark Lutheran Church of Heidlersburg
Sunday, September 23
9:00 AM
The Rev. David Clark and Sharon Kaya, lay minister, will officiate at blessing of the prayer shawl ministry in these two Adams County congregations. Read more...
 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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Tanzania: Filled with Hope
The first class of medical assistants to graduate from the Arusha Lutheran Medical Center, directed by ELCA missionary Dr. Mark Jacobson, will help relieve a critical shortage of medical doctors in that country. Read more.
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Service of Installation in Boiling Springs |
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 A service of installation for the Rev. Deborah Brumbaugh will be held on Sunday, September 16, 4:00 PM, at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 325 Old Stonehouse Road, Boiling Springs, PA.
The Rev. Charles Brophy, dean of the West Cumberland Conference, will install Pastor Brumbaugh. The Rev. Michael Seifried, senior pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Shiremanstown, will serve as preacher. Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green.
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Interfaith Remembrance Celebration |
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Annual Interfaith
Remembrance Celebration of 9/11
Sunday, September 9
3:00 PM
St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral
221 North Front Street
Harrisburg
Join all Central Pennsylvanians for an important community event. Sponsored by The Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania. Read more about the featured speaker and distinguished panelists...
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 Help College Students Connect
with Lutheran Campus Ministry
Are there college students in your congregation? Your neighborhood? Your family?
Help them connect with Lutheran Campus Ministry at the school they are attending by sharing contact information. It's easy! Click here to learn more...
 Children, Youth and Family
Faith Formation Conference
November 16-17, 2012
Zion Lutheran Church
York, PA
Is your congregation looking to strengthen faith formation with children and families?
This two-day conference will feature practical and theologically strong tools for creating congregational ministries that equip adults and children as partners in the faith formation process. And, it's affordable! The $25 registration fee includes presentations and conversations with the teaching team from Vibrant Faith Ministries, lunches, and a dessert reception. Register online now...
 Save the Dates for 2013 Mission Trips!
2013 is going to be a great year for LutheranHANDS! Visit the website and learn more about expanded mission trip opportunities.
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Synod Offices Closed for Labor Day Holiday |
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The synod offices will be closed Monday, September 3, for the Labor Day holiday. Beginning Tuesday, September 4, regular office hours will resume; Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
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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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