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We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort to the family of Doris E. Dick. Doris, mother of the Rev. Melvin Dick (retired), died Friday, October 26, at the Hollidaysburg Lutheran Home.
 Prayers for comfort and healing are requested for Pastor Amani Mwaijande, a partner in ministry from the Konde Diocese and student at Gettysburg Seminary. Pastor Amani's father has recently suffered a heart attack, and his mother has been quite ill for an extended time. Also, Pastor Amani's wife, Blandina, is recovering from an emergency appendectomy. Messages of care and support can be sent to amanihosea@yahoo.com.
We pray for the safety of all those who are affected by Hurricane Sandy.
God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,
though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;
though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble with its tumult.
- from Psalm 46
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New Ministry Highlights Now Posted |
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 Music is in the air this weekend in York and New Holland..there's a York College Choral Concert at Union, York...experience music and a meal at the Coffeehouse in Jacobus...Fair Trade events are happening in Schaefferstown and Lebanon...read all about it and MORE on the Congregation Connections page of the synod Website.
Have an event, activity or idea to share? Post your links, photos, events and thoughts on the synod Facebook page and spread the word about your congregation's ministries and outreach to the community! Visit our Facebook page here.
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 Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
Saturday, November 17
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
St. Joseph Catholic Church
400 East Simpson Street
Mechanicsburg
Cost: $25
Based in the Christian contemplative heritage, Centering Prayer is a method of prayer that prepares us to be open, available, and present to God's action and presence within.
Participants should bring a bag lunch. Coffee, donuts, snacks, and beverages will be provided during registration and throughout the day. To reserve your place or for more information, please contact Carolyn Yankovitz at 717.258.4216 by Saturday, November 10.
 Interested in traveling to Tanzania next summer?
You are invited to an informational meeting at Zion Lutheran Church in Leola on Thursday, November 8, at 7:00 PM. Ask questions, meet others, and learn more about our partners in ministry in the Konde Diocese. For more information, call the church office at 717.656.9200 or visit the website at www.zionleola.org. The church is located at 18 Quarry Road, Leola.
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 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 their families? This two-day conference, designed for staff and volunteers including Sunday school teaching teams, will feature practical and theologically strong tools for creating ministries that invite and equip families to be partners in the faith formative process with their own children. Plus, it's affordable! Two-days of continuing education featuring the teaching team from Vibrant Faith Ministries, lunch both days, and a networking reception on Friday afernoon...all for $25/person! Visit the Vibrant Faith website.
Registration deadline is extended to November 4, 2012!
Read more, download a brochure, and register online.
 Project Connect and the Metro DC Synod
invite Young Adults (ages 18-30) to participate in
Free to Be - Free to Do
A Service Learning Vocational Discernment Retreat
Washington, DC -- January 3-7, 2013
This Discernment Retreat will help young adults think deeply about their God-given gifts, and the interests that are of passionate concern to them. Young adults from our synod can attend for free AND apply for a scholarship for assistance with travel expenses. Click here for an event schedule and registration form.
Registration deadline: November 1, 2012.
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Share this Information with Your Leaders |
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 Visioning for Mission and the Stewardship Education and Mission Support Strategy are two important documents to read and share with your congregation leaders. These documents provide helpful information as we review this synod's mission in preparation for the process leading to the election of a bishop.
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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.
 Congregation: Ascension, Willow Street
Position: Secretary/Office Manager
Posted: 10/9/12
Ascension Lutheran Church, Willow Street, is seeking a secretary/office manager. Position includes data entry for membership and financial data, and some website management. Good computer skills are required, including proficiency with Microsoft Office/Word, Excel, and Church Windows. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. For more information, contact the church office at 717.464.5683.
Congregation: Grace, Camp Hill
Position: Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Posted: 10/23/12
This 20 hour/week employee will provide clerical and administrative support to the Pastor and Council, overseeing the church office and congregational communication. Requirements: High School diploma or GED, at least one year of supervisory experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn PowerChurch Plus, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to interact with church staff and congregation in a professional, positive, and courteous manner. Send resume to pastordetweiler@comcast.net.
Congregation: St. Mark, Harrisburg
Position: Youth Director
Posted: 10/23/12
The primary purpose of the Youth Director is to identify, recruit, train and deploy adults from the church to work with the youth, and to give general oversight and direction in providing a quality youth program. The Youth Director is a facilitator for the Christian growth of the people of the congregation and community.
Deadline for application: November 9, 2012. Interested applicants can contact Pastor Jim Person at stmarkspastor@verizon.net. Click here to view a full job description.
Agency: Luthercare
Position: Full-time chaplain
Posted: 10/23/12
Luthercare, a social ministry organization of the ELCA headquartered in Lititz, PA, is currently recruiting for a full-time chaplain to serve St. John's Herr Estate, its personal care home and residential community in Columbia, PA, and Luthercare's five child care centers in Lebanon and Lancaster counties. 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. Experience with early childhood development and Christian education preferred. Interested candidates should send a completed employment application (available at www.luthercare.org/careers) and resume to Luthercare, Attn: Amanda Cassel, Human Resources Generalist. 600 East Main Street, Lititz PA 17543 or acassel@luthercare.org. Questions about the position may be referred to the Rev. Lisa Leber, director of church relations, lleber@luthercare.org or (717) 215-6055.
Congregation: New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church (Northeastern PA Synod), Gilbertsville
Position: Director/Musicians
Posted: 10/29/12
New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church is searching for candidate(s) to fulfill the leadership needs of its music program. These needs may be fulfilled by one or more musicians depending on the skills and experience of potential applicants. Click here to view a full job description.
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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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