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World Malaria Day is April 25
 The time to help is now. Thanks to a generous group of friends, this week your gift to the ELCA Malaria Campaign will be matched - dollar for dollar - up to $130,000.
In the Katakwi District of Uganda, malaria is the leading cause of death among children under the age of 5. Malaria is an additional burden on an already strained population recovering from conflict.
In Uganda, the ELCA Malaria Campaign is working with The Lutheran World Federation, which has built up trust and experience in Uganda for over 30 years. The connections have been made, the people are ready, but we need you.
This week (April 22-April 29) our goal is to raise $250,000 - enough to jumpstart our anti-malaria work in Uganda this year.
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 Best Practices in Children, Youth and Family Ministry
Practical models for faith formation in the congregation
Saturday, May 4
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Zion Lutheran Church, York
This half-day event is sponsored by our synod Learning Ministries Team and will include practical ideas you can add to your ministry programming, presented in a "Ted-talks" style. In seven-to-ten minute presentations you will hear insights into proven practices and new practices that others are using effectively in their ministry contexts. Read more and download a registration flyer... |
 Coach Training Welcome to Coaching
April 26-27, 2013
St. Matthew, York
A key to a healthy and growing ministry is the ability to encourage and equip others to serve more faithfully, In "Welcome to Coaching" you will be offered opportunity to grow in your ability to work with others creatively and to help others to grow in their gifts for ministry. According to CoachNet, "Coaching is at the core of all we do in ministry: it's the vehicle for growing disciples, learning ministry competencies, developing leaders, and passing along the legacy we've been entrusted with to others."
"Welcome to Coaching" is a two-day event. The registration cost is $125 which includes all training materials, lunch both days, snacks and other refreshments. Scholarships may be available. For more information about scholarships, please contact Pastor Richard Jorgensen, our synod Director for Evangelical Mission, at rjorgensen@lss-elca.org. Download a brochure and register online. |
Installation Services Scheduled
all are invited
You are invited to attend a service of Holy Communion with the Rite of Installation of the Rev. Clifton D. Eshbach as pastor of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3131 Columbia Ave., Lancaster. The service will be held on Sunday, April 28, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is white. A reception will follow the service in the congregation's fellowship hall.
You are invited to attend a service of Holy Communion with the Rite of Installation for the Rev. Haley Vay Poynter as Pastor for Children, Youth and Family Ministry at Zion Lutheran Church, York. The service will be held on Sunday, April 28, at 4:00 p.m. Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is white. A dinner will follow in the Fellowship Hall. For dinner, please RSVP to 717.767.4673. The church is located at 2215 Brandywine Lane, York. |
Take the Health Assessment
You win. We all win.
 With under two weeks to go, we still need 80 people covered by Portico health beneifts (rostered leader, lay staff, and covered spouses) to complete the Mayo Health Clinic Assessment before April 30.
You win - you get a $150 wellness credit toward out of pocket costs for completing the assessment.
We all win - if 65% of covered leaders/spouses take the assessment, every congrgation gets a 2% discount on premiums. This will save $45,000 across our synod.
As of March 30, 95 leaders (35%) had taken the assessment, well shy of our 2012 total of 54%.
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Resource Exchange
 Daycare Furnishings Urgently Needed
In August 2010, lightning struck the steeple of Christ Lutheran (Filey's) Church. The building burned to the ground. On Easter Sunday 2013, the Dillsburg congregation celebrated their move into a new building. Now the congregation daycare program needs your help. Specifically, the congregation needs:
- Tables - three to six feet in length that can be adjusted to appropriate heights for young children
- Fifty melamine (non-breakable) plates and cups
For more information contact Pastor Debbie Mahady at dmahady1@comcast.net.
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Criminal Justice System Ministry Meets on Thursday
All are welcome. Bring a lunch.
The Criminal Justice System Ministry team of Lower Susquehanna Synod meets Thursday, April 25, at the synod offices. Time: 12:00 noon. Bring your passion, energy and ideas to the table! All are welcome. For more information, contact Pastor Sadie Pounder at spounder718@yahoo.com. |
 Lutherans Restoring Creation
Training Event
Saturday, May 18
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Camp Kirchenwald Lodge
Join us to explore how to add creation care into the worship life, educational programs, church property managment, member lifestyles, and public ministry of your congregation.
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Yard, Soup, and Bake Sale
Friday, April 26
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Saturday, April 27
Mt. Carmel, Hanover
PureHope Coffeehouse
April 27
St. Peter, Highspire
Dinner Theater
"To the Castle"
April 27 and April 28
Paradise, Thomasville
Hershey Handbell Ensemble Concert
April 28
Tree of LIfe, Harrisburg
Ascension Day Worship
Blessing of Seed and Soil
May 9
St. John, Berrysburg
Ashu
Concert saxophonist
May 19
Trinity, Camp Hill
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! |
 A Summer of Sun and Service
The Lower Susquehanna Synod Office for Children, Youth and Family Ministry, the Office of the Director of for Evangelical Mission and LutheranHANDS are working in partnership to present a series of four summer events for older youth and young adults.
AND, these ministry partners are hosting the first ever SUMMERFEST!, a day-long event for all ages that includes live music by Agape, a picnic meal, outdoor worship, games and crafts.
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 Commonwealth Interfaith Service
Prayers for Justice and Peace
May 6
5:30 p.m.
Pine Street Presybterian Church
310 N. 3rd Street
Harrisburg (across from the Capitol)
Celebrate the rich diversity of the many faith traditions in Pennsylvania! Join us for our fifth year in raising a collective voice for a more just and peaceful world. Come early for a concert of spirituals featuring Pine Street singers. Stay after for a reception featuring foods from many traditions and to share a time of fellowship with your brothers and sisters in faith. Sponsored by The Religion and Society Center and Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania.
For more information contact Sandy Strauss at 717.545.4761 or s.strauss@pachurches.org. |
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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: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Lancaster
Position: Youth Director
Posted: 4/22/13
Needed: Responsible, self-motivated individual with good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to encourage and enable Christian faith formation in middle school and high school youth. Self-motivated team player will work with professional staff and volunteers. Part-time. Submit resume by May 15 to pastor@elcgs.org or mail to Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 750 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.
Congregation: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Spring Grove
Position: Director of Music
Posted: 4/4/13
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Spring Grove, is seeking a Director of Music. Responsibilities include playing the organ/piano and leading the chancel choir. For more information, contact Pastor Dan Biles at danbiles@pa.net.
Congregation: St. Luke Lutheran Church, Chambersburg
Position: Adult Choir Director
Posted: 4/17/13
St. Luke Lutheran Church, Chambersburg, is seeking an Adult Choir Director. Approximately 8 hours per week. Music degree preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Mail or e-mail resume by May 10, 2013, to stluke@centurylink.net. The church is located at 2695 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
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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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