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Union Lutheran Church donates items to York fire department |
"This is a big help to us"
York City Mayor C. Kim Bracey and York City Fire Chief David Michaels met with Pastor Judy McKee from Union Evangelical Lutheran Church on Friday, February 8, at Fire Station 1, East King and South Duke Street, York, to receive multiple donations to the fire department. The congregation of Union donated a multi-gas detector, 30 safety cones and 60 9-volt batteries worth approximately $1,800.
"The donation is going to help us tremendously, " Chief Michaels said. "It will benefit everyone in the city."
The fire department has been looking to replace its current gas detector for some time, Michaels said. The current model, donated by Union Church, "will give us a more accurate meter for gas leaks, carbon monoxide leaks, things of that sort," Michaels said. "We've been looking to replace our meters. This is a big help to us."
God's work. Our hands.
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Participate in the Fight Against Malaria
 Safari Cafe Benefits Malaria Campaign
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill is hosting Safari Cafe on Sunday, March 10, 2013, to benefit the ELCA Malaria Campaign. The Safari Cafe is open to the public and will feature a variety of appetizers, soups and desserts with continuous seating from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Entertainment will be provided throughout the evening with a closing program at 7:00 p.m. The cafe will also feature a silent auction with bids closing at 6:45 p.m. and a quilt raffle for two donated quilts. Read more...
A compassionate quest to raise awareness and funds to fight malaria
 Saturday, April 139:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg
This event is a partnership of the Lower Susquehanna Synod Malaria Task Force, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Seminary Ridge Museum and the Synod Office for Children, Youth and Family Ministry.
World Malaria Day - April 25
It's not too soon to mark your calendars: World Malaria Day is April 25. Consider planning an emphasis in your congregation during this week. We join with others all over the world in celebrating the positive progress related to malaria, and standing in solidarity with those who suffer. Stay tuned for more news on World Malaria Day activitites and worship materials as April approaches.
Upcoming Events
 Use It or Lose It: Discovering What's In Your Worship Tool Box Helping leaders identify assets in their congregation and in the community beyond their walls
Saturday, April 13
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Middletown
Presenter: Pastor Ben Leese
Save the date! Watch upcoming publications for more details.
This event is sponsored by the Lower Susquehanna Synod Partners in Worship
Getting the Most Out of Martin Luther for Your Ministry
A retreat for rostered leaders
April 29-30, 2013
Camp Nawakwa, Arendtsville
Cost: $45
Presenter: The Rev. Dr. Timothy Wengert
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Lenten Resources
Lutheran Camping Corporation of Central Pennsylvania
Throughout Lent, the Lutheran Camping Corporation will be sending out daily devotions for your use. We invite you to read and reflect upon these devotions as part of your Lenten discipline. The devotions, written by Pastor Clifton Eshbach, includes one of the texts from the daily lectionary in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW), as well as some prayers and hymns from ELW that may be used in your Lenten discipline of study and reflection. You can read each day's devotion on the Lutheran Camping Corporation Website. You can also sign up to receive a weekly email with the devotions attached.
 Lenten Day Apart
The Wittel Farm
February 23, 2013
9:00 AM
Begin your Lenten journey to Easter by joining us for a day apart. Lunch is included in the $15 registration fee. Read more...
Lenten Pilgramage at the Wittel Farm
March 23, 2013
1:00 PM
Join us for a comtemplative walk, using the "Resurrection Trail" at The Wittel Farm. Similar to the Stations of the Cross devotion. Visit the Website for more information.
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Money Available for Young Adult Ministry!
Are you currently ministering with and for young adults in your congregation or conference? Do you have a college or university campus nearby that your congregation could easily connect to? Can grant money provide the support your ministry needs to foster a culture of call among young adults in your area?
Then take a moment to apply for a grant through the Project Connect Taskforce of the Lower Susquehanna Synod. Our desire is to provide initial financial support to congregations and institutions where young adult networks are the strongest, and/or where the current leadership has gifts and interested in young adult discernment ministry within the territory of the Lower Susquehanna Synod. Grant monies could be used to host meals for young adults, invite guest speakers to talk about theology, faith, scripture, or even to be able to say "the coffee's on us!" for young adult events.
Applications for grant monies are due by April 1 to Rev. Virginia J. Cover at vcover@lss-elca.org. The Project Connect Taskforce of our synod will review the applications at their April meeting, and decide which ministries will receive money and how much they will receive. Currently upwards of $4,000 is available for disbursement to eligible ministries!
Click here to start your application.
Questions? Please contact Rev. Virginia Cover at the bishop's office: 717-652-1852x102 or vcover@lss-elca.org.
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Theological Education with Youth (TEY)
Registration now open for one-week academies
Theological Education with Youth (TEY) is called to cherish, respect, dwell with and learn with high school youth as practicing theologians and dynamic disciples of Christ. TEY one-week Summer Academies are for high school students to live in an intentional Christian community on the Gettysburg Seminary Campus.
 Summer Theological Academy
July 20-27
Why Are We Lutherans?
for youth now in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade
Summer Leadership Academy
July 20-27
Serve-Lead-Live
for youth now in 9th or 10th grade
Visit the Website to learn more! |
 What Are You Doing this Summer?
Are you interested in spending the summer living and serving as part of an outdoor faith community? Kirchenwald and Nawakwa have employment opportunities for high school and college-age students. Positions are available for cabin counselors, lifeguard, kitchen, maintenance, and craft staff. All staff are expected to live on-site throughout the summer season. More details and application information are available at the Lutheran Camping Corporation Web site. |
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Congregation Connections
 Elizbethtown College Concert Choir
St. Peter, Highspire
The Spring Garden Band (new!)
St. Matthew, York
Youth Encounter Captive Free Team
Family and Youth Night
Salem Lutheran Church, Jacobus
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Evangelical Lutheran Church, Waynesboro
Women's Retreat
Flohrs Church
Thiel College Choir Concert
St. Mark, Hanover
Cormorant's Fancy
St. Patrick's Day Concert and Dinner
St. Mark, Hanover
Read more on the Congregation Connections page.
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! |
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You May Say I'm a Dreamer...
new blog post
 This past weekend we went to Longwood Gardens with some friends and took along our 22-month old daughter and their close-in-age son. Soon after we entered the conservatory and the kids were wandering around, I heard my friend say, "Hurry up!" to her little one. She caught herself, then. What was the point in hurrying up when we were in a giant room full of blooming daffodils and orchids - Spring come early - and outside the frigid wind had just beat us up? And then she thought out loud, "I guess I'm just used to hurrying up all the time. Huh."
Later in the day we went to the children's garden. Near the collection of foundations at child-height, our kids were splashing and laughing and having a great time. There were paintbrushes near by for the kids to use in playing. What struck me was this: my daughter waving the paintbrush around willy-nilly, and our compulsion to keep showing her the "right way" to use it-how to pretend paint with it. We had trouble seeing the paintbrush as something other than its typical purpose. She had the gift of wide-open imagination. Read more... |
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Is Your Congregation Engaged in Global Mission?
Take the survey
 The Lower Susquehanna Synod Global Mission Committee wants to hear from you! Take the Global Mission Survey and help us map a plan that will best support global mission in synod congregations.
The Global Mission Committee supports global involvement in our country, out of our country, through ELCA-related or independent ministries, in partnership with synod congregations, or in partnership with congregations outside the Lower Susquehanna Synod. Members of the committee will use information gathered from the survey to connect congregations with resources and opportunities that will enhance their global engagement.
How can your congregation participate in the survey? Choose the method that works best for you:
- Download a copy of the survey of the survey and mail it to us.
- Complete the online survey (made available to congregations via email in late April).
A summary of the survey results will be available at Synod Assembly, June 6-8, 2013. Stop by the Global Mission Committee table in the display area and learn more about our synod's global involvement. |
Lutheran Home Care Presents 26th Annual Karen A. Rohaly Award
 Lutheran Home Care & Hospice recently presented its 2012 Karen A. Rohaly Award to Pat Thompson, Home Health Aide and Office Coordinator in its Westminster, Maryland office.
The award was established after the death of Lutheran Home Care & Hospice's first administrator, Karen A. Rohaly. Leading the agency for nine years, Ms. Rohaly was a visionary who defined the organization's mission.
Pat has been employed by Lutheran Home Care & Hospice since September 2003. One nominator noted that Pat is loved by her aide clients whom she cares for with compassion and kindness. Another said that she keeps the office organized and is always willing to go above and beyond to help the staff in her office and in our other offices as well. Congratulations, Pat, and thank you for your dedication to our clients! |
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 Free Tune-Ups Available
Can you share your gift of music?
Musicians are needed to provide vibrant worship leadership for synod-wide events (synod assembly, ordinations, etc.)! Our wish-list includes:
- singers
- string ensembles
- brass and woodwind players
- keyboard musicians
- bell ringers
- praise bands
- liturgical dancers
Have an artistic gift to share? Contact Pam Drenner at pdrenner@lss-elca.org for more information. |
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Job Corner
Employment listings are provided to synod congregations and related agencies free of charge. This service is made possible by your Mission Support of the 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 Website (if desired). Send information to Pam Drenner at pdrenner@lss-elca.org. Complete listings are posted on the Employment Opportunities page of the synod Website. Positions are posted for 60 days unless extended.
Current Job Listings
- Youth and Family Ministry Director - St. Stephen, New Kingstown
- Organist/Choir Director - Mt. Eden, Quarryville
- Executive Director - St. Barnabas Center for Ministry
- Director of Music - Zion, Dauphin
- Organist/Music Director - St. Michael, Strasburg
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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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