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You are cordially invited to...
A Service of Celebration of Retirement
and
Thanksgiving to God
for the ministry of
Bishop B. Penrose Hoover
third bishop of the Lower Susquehanna Synod, ELCA
Sunday
August 25, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
31 S. Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17602 Preacher The Reverend Michael L. Cooper-White President, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg A reception will follow the service. In celebration of the retirement of Bishop B. Penrose Hoover, a fund has been established for the care and concern of rostered leaders to help them and those around them recognize and provide treatment for addictions. Caring for those who suffer from addiction and for those persons who support them has been a passion of Bishop Hoover. This fund will provide opportunities for anyone who wants to know more about addiction to attend workshops led by experts in the field.
If you would like to honor Bishop Hoover and provide opportunities for those in need of specialized care, you can contribute to this fund by sending a check to: Treasurer's Office, Lower Susquehanna Synod, 900 S. Arlington Avenue, Suite 220B, Harrisburg, PA 17109. Please make checks payable to "lower Susquehanna Synod" and indicate "B. Penrose Hoover Fund" in the memo line.
Click here and here to access PDF invitations for use in your community's publications.
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Funeral Arrangements for Pr. David Johnson
The Rev. Dr. David Lowell Johnson (retired) died on June 20, 2013, in Lancaster,
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PA. He was 72. Pr. Johnson is survived by his wife Mary Ann (Brenneman) and children Peter (Michele Kewitsch) of Edina, MN; Eric David (Megan Filston) of Decatur, GA; and Anna Christina (Don Slother, Jr.) of Alexandria, VA, three siblings and seven grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2013, from 5-7 p.m. at The Groffs Funeral Home, 528 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. The phone number is 717-394-5300.
On Wednesday, June 26, 2013, visitation is scheduled from 10-10:45 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 South Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602.
A memorial service will follow at11:00 a.m. at The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, 31 South Duke Street in Lancaster. Committal in the Memorial Garden of Trinity Church will immediately follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials to be directed to either the Lutheran World Federation in Jerusalem or the Martin Luther King Scholarship Fund in Lancaster. Donations to LWF can be made by check payable to "The Lutheran World Federation," noting that the donation is made in the memory of the Rev. Dr. David Johnson, and mailed to Rev. Mark Brown, The Lutheran World Federation, PO Box 19178, Jerusalem, Israel 91191. Donations to the Martin Luther King Scholarship Fund can be made to The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity in Lancaster, noting that the donation is made in the memory of the Rev. Dr. David Johnson, to later establish a scholarship in his name.
To be directed to the complete obituary, click here.
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Pastor Catharine Seft Geib (Tree of Life Lutheran Church, 1492 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110) is at home recovering from serious back surgery. Cards and messages of encouragement may be sent in care of the church or to the Geibs' home.
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Ex Libris...
Bishop B. Penrose Hoover
There is no Frigate like a Book
To take us Lands away
Nor any Coursers like a Page
Of prancing Poetry -
This Traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of Toll -
How frugal is the Chariot
That bears the Human Soul -
These words of Emily Dickinson call to mind the true value and reach of the printed word in the life of the attentive reader. Love good books? Enjoy reading? Value studying and/or perusing the pages of history? If so, Bishop Hoover has an opportunity for you! In preparation for retirement, our bishop is downsizing his library, and is willing to share with a reader or readers who will give certain collections a good home. Included are The Annals of America, a set of Hermeneia biblical commentaries, and The Interpreter's Bible. If you are interested, please contact Bishop Hoover for more information.
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Planning a Rally Day Celebration in September?
Consider this.
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday
September 8, 2013
 "God's work. Our hands." Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate our 25th anniversary as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.
We are a church that rolls up our sleeves and gets to work. On September 8, 2013, let's join together as 4 million members, nearly 10,000 congregations, 65 synods and the churchwide expression for a dedicated day of service.
Let's clean up neighborhoods, deliver meals, collect supplies for refugees overseas, visit our neighbors or help a child learn to read.
You work every day to welcome your neighbors and make your community a better place. Now let's do it together as one body, using our hands to do God's work of restoring and reconciling communities in Jesus Christ's name throughout the world.
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Visit the Congregation Connections page on the synod website to keep up with the details of the many good things happening in the worshiping communities of our synod. Please keep us posted about the events and activities taking place in your congregation.
June 28
Civil War Concert on the Lawn
Trinity Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
June 30
Civil War Era Church Service with Fellowship on the Lawn
10:15 a.m.
First Lutheran Church, Carlisle
June 30
Concert Pianist, Harriette Line Thompson, to Present Recital First Lutheran Church, Carlisle 3:00 p.m. July 7 An American Church Heritage Celebration St. James Lutheran Church, Gettysburg 4:00 p.m.
July 14
Rejoicing Spirits Worship
St. Stephen, New Kingstown
Vacation Bible School Opportunities
God is Gr-r-reat! VBS
July 8-10
Zion Lutheran Church, Enola
Athens: Paul's Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth July 8-12 Trinity, Rouzerville (with Rouzerville UMC and CoB) July 14-18 Zion, York
Everywhere Fun Fair VBS (Children), and
Calamity & Chaos or Judgment & Justice? A 2nd Lutheran look at the Last Days (Adult VBS)
July 15-19
Trindle Spring, Mechanicsburg
July 28-August 1 St. Peter, York |
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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.
Visit the Employment Opportunities page on the synod website for a complete list of current job openings.
Congregation: Zion Lutheran Church, York
Position: Traditional Music Director
Posted: 6/11/13
Zion Lutheran Church is seeing a Traditional Music Director. We are looking for either a Traditional Music Director or Organist and Choir Director. All positions would be part-time employees; hours, salary and benefits would be determined on position, education and experience. Preferred education is a BS in Music or equivalent experience in the field. Zion's organ is an American Classic Organ built by Aeoline-Skinner and there are two choirs and the potential for a Youth Choir. Qualified candidates would possess knowledge of ELCA's religious beliefs and Lutheran liturgy. For more details go to http://www.zionyork.org/?page_id=79. If you have strong skills in the above and are looking to join a dedicated staff and exciting congregation, submit your resume indicating the position in which you are interested to the attention of Denise Moyer, Parish Administrator, at dmoyer@zionyork.org. Please include salary requirements.
Congregation: St. James Lutheran Church, Lebanon
Position: Organist or Organist/Choir Director
Posted: 5/14/13
St. James Lutheran Church, 53 Chestnut Street, Lebanon, PA is seeking an organist or organist/choir director. We are a growing congregation looking for a liturgical organist who can lead the congregation in worship. The organ is a rebuilt Moller, two manual Baroque style pipe organ. For questions about the position, please contact the church secretary at 717.272.5563 or stjames15@verizon.net
Congregation: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Liverpool
Position: Musician
Posted: 5/6/13
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Liverpool, PA is looking for pianist, guitarist, or other musician who is able to play two or three Sundays a month. We also are looking for a choir director. The worship service is at 10:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. in the summer. Compensation is negotiable. If interested, please contact Pastor Joe Faust at the church office (717-444-2167). We look forward to doing ministry with you!
Congregation: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Spring Grove
Position: Director of Music
Posted: 4/13/13
The congregation of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Spring Grove, is seeking a Director of Music. Responsibilities include playing the piano and organ and conducting the chancel choir. For more information, contact Pastor Dan Biles at danbiles@pa.net.
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