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Pastor Amani Mwaijande, student at Gettysburg Seminary, visits Computer Ministry, Inc. |
tech4tanzania
Developing Partnerships for LIfe
tech4tanzania, a ministry of St. Paul Lutheran Church (Enola), is working to strengthen partnerships with one of the constituent campuses of Tumaini University, Tanzania. On March 3, 2013, the school was officially recognized and accredited as Southern Highland University College (SHUCo), Mbeya. In July of 2012, individuals, congregations from various mainline religious traditions, civic groups and schools filled and shipped an ocean-going container to SHUCo with more than 100 computer systems and peripheral equipment supplied by Computer Ministry, Inc., and other IT partners.
The container is big. The needs are bigger.
 On June 4, tech4tanzania will send another container of requested academic materials. On board will be another 100 computers with peripheral supplies and equipment. To learn more or offer your assistance, contact:
Pastor Anne Rose Reeves
St. Paul Lutheran Church
6839 Wertzville Road
Enola, PA 17025
Email: pastoranne@gmail.com
Phone: 717-903-9698
Blog site: http://tech4tanzania.org/ |
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New Ministry Resources
available in the synod Resource Center
 When "Spiritual But Not Religious" Is Not Enough - by Lillian Daniel
Minister and celebrated author Lillain Daniel gives a new spin on church with stories of what a life of faith can really be: weird, wondrous, and well worth trying. Read more...
Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard - by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
The primary obstacle is a conflict that is built into our brains, say Chip and Dan Heath. Psychologists have discovered that our minds are ruled by two different systems - the rational mind and the emotional mind - that compete for control. Read more...
Small Is Big!: Unleashing the Big Impact of Intentionally Small Churches
- by Tony & Felicity Dale
Small Is Big! is the story of how God is using small, simple, easily reproducible churches to multiply and spread God's Kingdom at a rapid rate; how neighborhoods, communities, and individual lives are being transformed as a result. Read more...
Click2Save: The Digital Ministry Bible by Elizabeth Drescher and Keith Anderson
Thanks to digital social media, people can open the doors and windows to your church's life before they ever step inside. This book is a practical guide for leaders who want to move beyond merely posting news online to truly developing relationships and deepening their ministries in social media communities. Read more...
Check out these books and more! Contact the Synod Resource Center at 800.692.7282 or mshifflett@lss-elca.org.
You Are Invited!
Resource Center Open House
Monday, April 8
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Check out the new space for resources, the Office for Children, Youth and Family Ministry, and communications! This hub of hospitality is located in the area that formerly housed the Luther Room and staff offices. The Open House will begin at 10:00 AM with Morning Prayer and dedication of the new space. All are welcome to be a part of the "ribbon cutting" as we say "thank you" to our partners in ministry, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and the Mission Investment Fund, for their financial support. Drop in and enjoy good food and conversation!
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Around this Synod
Use It or Lose It
What's In Your Worship Tool Box?
Helping leaders identify assets in their congregation and in the community beyond their walls
An event for
pastors, musicians, worship and evangelism committees
Sponsored by Parners in Worship - Lower Susquehanna Synod
Presenter: Pastor Ben Leese
Saturday - April 13
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
St. Peter Lutheran Church - Middletown
A Hunt into History
A compassionate quest to raise awareness and funds to fight malaria
April 13
Lutheran Theolgical Seminary at Gettysburg
Join us for a day of history, fellowship and food, as we "search" for clues in and around famous Gettysburg battle sites. Read more and print a registration form. Thank you to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for subsidizing this event! |
 Installation Services Scheduled
The Rev. Amy E. Northridge will be installed as pastor of Salem Lutheran Church, Dover and Rohler Lutheran Church, Dover, Sunday, March 17, at 2:00 p.m. The service will be held at Rohler Lutheran Church. Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is purple. The church is located at 791 Rohler's Church Road, Dover.
The Rev. Nicole E. Wachter will be installed as pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Dauphin, Sunday, March 17, at 4:00 p.m., followed by a dinner in the congregation's social hall. The Rev. Katrina Holland, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jefferson, Maryland, will serve as preacher for the service and clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is purple. Zion Church is located at 405 Swatara Street, Dauphin. |
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Save these Dates
Lutheran Day at the Capitol
Tuesday, May 7
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Camp Hill, PA
Join Lutherans from around Pennsylvania for a day of worship, learning, advocacy and action. This year's Lutheran Day at the Capitol will lift up the ELCA Strategic Direction to "step forward as a public church that witnesses boldly to God's love for all that God has created." Get more information...
Outdoor Ministry Night
Friday, May 3
Riverfront Stadium - City Island, Harrisburg
 A portion of each Advance Sale Ticket will benefit the Lutheran Camping Corporation's Campership Fund. Group tickets are available through your congregation. Individual tickets may be purchased by calling the Senators box office at 717.231.4444.
2013 Gettysburg Spring Academy
April 15 - 20
 Gettysburg Seminary is expanding its Spring Convocation into a weeklong feast of lectures, presentations and workshops, with worship, cultural and spiritually enriching activities for students, lay learners, prospective students, and more. Highlights of the 2013 Spring Academy include preview access to the Seminary Ridge Museum which will open its doors to the public July 1. Learn more...
Heaven, Hell and...Purgatory?
 June 10 - 12, 2013The Pro Ecclesia Annual conference for clergy and laity
Sponsored by the Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology
Loyola University
Baltimore, MD
The final end of humanity of humanity and the universe is a subject of perennial interest, especially for Christians. What are we promised? How does that promised end relate to history? Will anyone finally be left out of God's intentions to bless humanity? Read more... |
Amy-Jill Levine to Present Jewish-Christian Lecture Series
Amy-Jill, Levine, the foremeost Jewish expert on the New Testament, will present a series of five lectures focusing on the relationship between Jews and Christians. Lectures will be presented Friday, April 26 through Sunday April 28 at Beth-El Temple, Harrisburg and at three area Presbyterian churches. Admission to all lectures is free.
More information... |
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Organ Recital (new!)
Solomon's Lutheran Church, Chamberburg
Juniata College Concert Choir
Zion, Lebanon
 Candlelight Vespers Trinity, Camp Hill
Women's Retreat
Flohrs Church
Cormorant's Fancy
St. Patrick's Day Concert and Dinner
St. Mark, Hanover
Candlelight Seder/Passover Dinner
Salem, Jacobus
Read 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! |
Your Congregation Needs You Now
 As of March 1, 27% of our ELCA-Primary plan members and their eligible spouse have taken the May Clinic Health Assessment. We need 102 more people to take the assessment to reach 65% and earn our 2% discount on ELCA health contributions this year. If we earn this discount, each of our synod congregations will pay 2% less for health contributions this year.
If you have ELCA-Primary health coverage, take the health assessment today for your synod, your congregation and yourself. You'll earn your $150 personal wellness account credit and can begin using the reults to make small improvements to your health.
Take the assessment at www.elcaforwellness.org |
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LutheranHANDS Service Opportunities
LutheranHANDS is offering a number of service opportunities this summer and there is still time to register!
Visit www.lutheranhands.org for information on summer trips to Haiti and Birmingham, Alabama.
- July 6-14 - International trip to Haiti
- July 14-20 - Birmingham, AL
- July 28-August 3 - Birmingham, AL
Space is still available on each of these trips, but spots fill quickly. Register soon!
Questions? Contact information@lutheranhands.org |
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Have you given a Basket of Love?
 People leaving prison face many challenges, often without the aid of family and friends. They cannot afford basic supplies such as shampoo, laundry detergent, pens, pencils and paper. Read more about our synod Criminal Justice Ministry Basket of Love project.
Has your congregation given a Basket of Love? The Criminal Justice System Ministry is updating its donor list. If your congregation has given a Basket of Love, contact Pastor Sadie Pounder at spounder718@yahoo.com. |
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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.
Congregation: Halifax Lutheran Parish
Position: Organist
Posted: 3/5/13
Primary Responsibilities
The Organist will play a Sunday worship service at two (2) different congregations each week. The Organist will also play for parish church services such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Thanksgiving Eve, and Christmas Eve during the course of a year.
Other Responsibilities
The Organist will provide music for services held at the church such as weddings, renewal of vows, funerals, and memorial services. The Organist should be available to provide music for such services held outside the church. Read the full position description...
Congregation: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Middletown
Position: Facilities Manager
Posted: 2/26/13
St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Middletown is seeking applicants for the position of Facilities Manager. The Facilities Manager is responsible for completing work related to the cleaning and maintenance of the interior and exterior areas of the church, the Kierch, and the parking lot. This is a 20 hour per week position. Salary: $12.00 per hour. Please provide letter of interest and resume to St. Peter's Lutheran Church,Parish.Secretary@stpetersmiddletown.org by March 13, 2013. A full job description can be accessed at www.stpetersmiddletown.org.
Spring and Union Sts., Middletown, PA 17057, c/o Mutual Ministry Committee, or e-mail
Congregation: Zion Lutheran Church, Harrisburg (Penbrook)
Position: Organist/Choir Director
Posted: 2/26/13
Zion Lutheran Church, Penbrook, is seeking a part-time organist/choir director. The responsibilities include: playing organ for one Sunday morning worship service, special seasonal servces during the year, and rehearsing the adult choir. The church's organ is a three manual, 47 rank Moller. Interested applicants should e-mail resumes to zionpenbrook@verizon.net or mail to Zion Lutheran Church, 2730 Booser Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17103.
Other 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
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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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