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Last Call for Summer Fest 2013!  Saturday, July 27
Camp Nawakwa
Summerfest registrations remain open and spots ARE available. To attend, please contact the Office for Children, Youth & Family Ministry at croberts@lss-elca.org, or come to the registration table in the Upper Camp Pavilion, beginning at 11:00 AM. Cost is $15 per person, and an offering will be taken during worship. We invite all who attend to bring a lawn or bag chair, and a water bottle.
We welcome Winterfest band leader Nate Young, along with Elizabeth & Tasha Peter, who will perform Christian, Jazz and contemporary music throughout the day. We have planned activities for a variety of ages, and encourage folks who are interested to come ready to play or to hike the scenic Nawakwa countryside. Our day will conclude with worship with Holy Communion, in the Upper Camp Pavilion, led by Pastor Beth Martini and featuring music from both Agape and Nate Young.
Summerfest Schedule 11:00 AM Registration, live music and hospitality
11:45 AM Opening announcements and prayer
12:00 Noon Picnic lunch with live music by Nate Young, Winterfest band leader
1:00 PM Sports, games, activities, hikes, crafts
3:00 PM Snack
3:30 PM Agape Mini-concert
4:45 PM Break
5:00 PM Worship with Holy CommunionCelebrate life together as congregations of our Lower Susquehanna Synod. Join us for this day of fellowship, faith & fun! |
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Immediate Need for Kitchen/Laundry Appliances!
A number of congregations are working together to provide a concurrent internship opportunity for Pastor Del Akech Del at St. Peter Lutheran Church, York, in conjunction with his ministry to the Sudanese Worshiping Community which meets at Tree of Life Harrisburg.
Grace Lutheran Church, York, is offering their parsonage to him. However, the parsonage needs a refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer, and dishwasher. If anyone would like to donate one or more of the above appliances, please call Pastor Beth Schlegel at 854-0589 or email her: Pastorschlegel@live.com
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Ordinations & Consecration
Alex R. Martini, Tina M. Melusky, and George B. Scott will be ordained in the ministry of Word and Sacrament and Laura L. Ramsey will be consecrated in the ministry of Word and service during a Celebration of Holy Eucharist on Friday, August 2, at 7:00 p.m. Bishop Hoover will preach and preside at the Eucharist and the rites of ordination and consecration which will take place at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 839 W. Market St., York, PA.
Alex has been called to serve as pastor at St. Paul, Littlestown, in the Hanover Conference. Tina has been called to serve as pastor at Grace, Red Lion, in the South York Conference. George has been called serve as pastor at Trinity, East Berlin, in the Hanover Conference. Laura has been called by Synod Council to serve as staff chaplain at Women and Babies Hospital at Lancaster General Health.
Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is red. A reception will follow the service in the church Fellowship Hall.
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Support Group of Hope for Rostered Leaders
 With the synod's approval and backing, Rev. Sadie C. Pounder would like to start a Support Group of Hope for any rostered leaders with serious illness (physical or mental health), current or in the past, or who are the caregiver for someone with these life challenges. If interested, please contact Pr Pounder at spounder718@yahoo.com or 717 357-2779. Day and time of group will be determined by participants.
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 You are cordially invited... ...to attend the 25th anniversary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America celebration banquet dinner and music festival program.
The dinner and music festival will be held on Friday, August 16 in the Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A reception with a cash bar will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the celebration dinner and music festival will follow at 6:30 p.m. The cost to attend the banquet is $60 per person. Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://community.elca.org/cwa-2013-anniversary-banquet-tickets Note: The deadline to purchase tickets is July 30, 2013.
After dinner, we will enjoy an evening of singing together in creative ways: well-known songs and hymns and some newer to our growing memory bank, but all loved. Participants can anticipate energy, fun, and surprise, led by two musical servants of the ELCA -David Cherwien and Mark Sedio - assisted by the assembly's worship musicians, and, of course, the assembly itself.
David Cherwien is cantor at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minn., and artistic director of the National Lutheran Choir, also based in the Twin Cities. A native Minnesotan (and Lutheran) he has studied and served churches in Berlin, Seattle, Chicago, and Minneapolis. He has published music for worship and serves the church at large providing hymn festivals and workshops in many states.
Mark Sedio is an Associate in Ministry and cantor at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minn. From 1985-2008 he was staff musician at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, Minn.). He also has held positions at Mount Olive Lutheran Church (Minneapolis, Minn.), Augsburg College, Gustavus Adolphus College, and St. Paul Lutheran Church (Davenport, Iowa).
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...for Rev. Robert (retired) and Evelyn Seibold on the death of their daughter Lorie. Services were held on Tuesday, July 16. Notes of care and condolence may be sent to the Siebolds at 613 Glenn St. Shippensburg, PA 17257.
...for Pastor Jay Eickhoff (Christ, New Bloomfield/Perry Conference), whose 58-year old brother, Gary K. Eickhoff, died suddenly Wednesday, July 10, of a massive heart attack. A Memorial Service was held July 22, at St. John Lutheran in Hatboro, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either the Abington Township Police Pension Association, PO Box 315, Abington, PA., 19001-0315; or the Independent Fire Company, 609 Greenwood Avenue, Jenkintown, PA., 19046.
Notes of care and condolence may be sent to Pastor Eickhoff at padrejay@pa.net or 147 South Second Street, Newport, PA 17074.
... for Pastor Betsy Lartz, who is now a resident at Hamilton Arms in Lancaster.
Have a prayer request to share with others in our synod? Please contact Pr. Sharron Blezard at sblezard@lss-elca.org
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Follow our Synod into Mission & Ministry!
Lantern Hill Ministries in Mexico
A multi-generational group from Lower Susquehanna Synod is traveling
toand serving along side Lantern Hill Ministries in Mexico during the week of August 10th. Follow the exploits of this 28 member team from St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hanover, PA and see photos from their trip on their daily blog at: stmattmission.wordpress.com
LutheranHANDS in Alabama
A multi-generational group from Lower Susquehanna Synod traveled and served with LutheranHANDS in Alabama, the week of July 15. Read about their trip and see photos on their blog at: http://www.michaelbricker.com/Blog/Blog.html
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"God's work. Our hands." Sunday Updates/Opportunities
 Click here to go to our Synod's Year of ReFORMation website to share your ideas, your hopes, your plans, and/or your desire to collaborate and form partnerships for this very special day.
Visit the ELCA website and download flyers, bulletin inserts and a toolkit to help prepare your congregation's dedicated day of service.
Zion Lutheran Church
HummelstownZion will celebrate the opening of its Faith Formation Center with a Blessing and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9:30 a.m.. Bishop-Elect Dunlop will preach at all three worship services (8:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 10:45 a.m.) and will join Pastor Wayne Moritz in the ribbon cutting. Deacon Marsha Roscoe will lead an intergenerational faith formation event in the Center at 9:45 a.m. A noon reception is planned, and then members of the congregation will spend the afternoon in hands-on mission in Hummelstown as part of "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday. The Faith Formation Center at Zion recognizes that faith formation is a 24x7x365 reality with the potential to affect all areas of one's life and health. Using a variety of on-site, virtual, and both small and large group opportunities, the Faith Formation Center will provide "
sacred space to learn, practice, live and reflect on what it means to abide in Christ and bear much fruit." For more information, contact Deacon Roscoe at 566-2589 or marsharoscoe@zluth.org. God's Work. Our Voices. Monday. LAMPa is launching this initiative to continue the conversation. Consider adding an advocacy component to your September 8 plans, to enhance and deepen your service. Writing letters to legislators, conducting advocacy training, sending letters to the editor are all ways to raise your voice to support policies that fight hunger and persistent poverty. Contact the LAMPa office for advocacy ideas related to your area of service, or use one of the following LAMPa resources to take action on specific issues. Click here for more information and specific details about how your congregation can be involved.
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 Lutherans Restoring Creation Training
Thursday, August 8 - Saturday, August 10, 2013
Lutheran Theological Seminary Gettysburg
People of faith are called to care for the Earth by reducing our negative impact upon God's creation and by finding ways to be effective and faithful stewards. Lutherans have unique resources to empower collaborative and effective restoration. This training equips lay and rostered leaders to address creation care issues and create an action plan to put into use in the congregation, our synod, and local communities. Food, lodging and materials will be covered by Lutherans Restoring Creation. Space is extremely limited, as the official registration deadline has passed. Please contact LRC immediately if interested in attending.
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Mark Your Calendar!
2013 Bishop's Convocation for Rostered and Lay Leaders
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Presenter: Charles "Chick" Lane, author of Ask, Thank Tell: Improving Stewardship Ministry in your Congregation, and Director of the Center for Stewardship Leaders at Luther Seminary
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2013
Place: St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 839 W. Market Street, York, PA Additional information about registration and program will be available next week. You won't want to miss this day of worship, education, food, and fellowship!
Safe and Healthy Congregations Training
Date: October 16-18
Place: Harrisburg, PA
Designed to help congregations address domestic violence and sexual abuse through the lens of faith with particular attention to Lutheran theology, this training event is sponsored by Lutheran Community Foundation in partnership with the Faith Trust Institute and ELCA Safe and Healthy Congregations. Space is limited, so register soon. Click here for an application. More details and information will follow
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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.
July 27
DUTCH DAY AT ST. MATTHEW, HANOVER
On Saturday, July 27th, St. Matthew, Hanover, will be having a huge indoor flea market in connection with Hanover's annual Dutch Day. Doors will open at 7:00 a.m. All proceeds will go toward supporting the Lantern Hill mission in Ensenada, Mexico and St. Matthew's mission team which is going there in August. St. Matthew is located one block off the town square at 30 W. Chestnut Street. For further information, contact Roland Kunde at 717-630-9411.
July 27
The Travis Wetzel Trio in Concert
"Music in the Grove" Series
7:00 p.m. (freewill offering)
St. John Center Lutheran Church
599 Reading Road (Rt. 625), East Earl, PA 17517
For more information visit www.sjclutheran.org.
July 27
101st Annual Community Picnic
2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church of Colebrook
58 Church Road
Manheim, PA
Trinity Lutheran Church of Colebrook will hold its 101st Annual Community Picnic on Saturday July 27. There will be music all day by the Goosecreek Boys, Trinity Youth, and the Malta Band. Join in the free Kid's games, Horseshoe Tournament, and enjoy delicious homemade soup, pies, and the biggest burgers you've ever seen. There will be a special booth with funnel cakes and slushies. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a relaxing tasty day! Take out soup ready by noon.
July 28
Bluegrass Gospel Concepts in Concert
"Music in the Grove" Series
7:00 p.m. (freewill offering)
St. John Center Lutheran Church
599 Reading Road (Rt. 625), East Earl, PA 17517
For more information visit www.sjclutheran.org.
August 3
Brett Rush at Quickel Lutheran Church
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Brett Rush
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On Saturday, August 3, at 7:00 p.m., pastor and worship leader Brett Rush will lead a live worship experience based on the Everything I Am and Invitation projects. A freewill offering will be collected, and all are welcome. Click here to download a PDF flyer for your bulletin board or to include in your church bulletin. For more about Brett Rush, visit www.brettrushmusic.com. Quickel Lutheran Church is located at 60 Canal St. Ext. in York, PA 17406.
August 3
Lobsterfest
Tree of Life Lutheran Church
1492 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg
11 am - 6:30 PM
Benefits ELCA Malaria Fund and local benevolence
On line order forms: www.tree-of-life.us or call the church office at 238-8733.
August 11
Rejoicing Spirits Worship
4:00 PM (pre-worship singing begins at 3:45 PM)
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
30 W. Main St.
New Kingstown, PA
The Rejoicing Spirits ministry reaches out to enrich the spiritual lives of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities along with their families, friends and other supportive community members. God's message of love is shared through a meaningful and adapted Christian worship service and fellowship time. Individuals are free to be themselves while actively participating as contributing members in an inclusive faith community. The ministry shares the Rejoicing Spirits mode of spiritual inclusion with disability and faith-based organizations. For more information, contact Rose Hlavac at sslcRejoicingSpirits@gmail.com or 717.258.5666.
August 21
Summer Short Stories
6:00 p.m.
St. Michael Church, Harrisburg
SUMMER SHORT STORIES-Where do you listen for God? In this collection of stories and essays, LISTENING FOR GOD (VOL. 1): CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE AND THE LIFE OF FAITH, the challenge is to pay attention everywhere. Listening for God is intended to help readers investigate how life and faith merge in surprising ways and places. Contemporary American literature may not be the most predictable place to listen for God, but it may well turn out to be among the most rewarding.
August 25
El Salvador Summer Academy Program
St. Stephen Lutheran Church, New Kingstown
 Sunday, August 25, St. Stephen Lutheran Church will host a program to share information about their ministry of accompaniment in El Salvador. The event is open to the public and will take place from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. Children are welcome to attend. St. Stephen is located at 30 West Main Street, in New Kingstown, PA 17072.
August 25
A Service of Celebration of Retirement and Thanksgiving to God
for the ministry of Bishop B. Penrose Hoover
Sunday, August 25, 6:00 p.m.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
31 S. Duke Street
Lancaster, PA
Vacation Bible School Opportunities 
July 28-August 1
Tell it on the Mountain
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Spring & Union Sts., Middletown
Ages 3 (potty trained) - grade 4 and adult class
Questions: 944-4651
July 28-August 1
Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
St. Peter, York
The community event will be held at Messiah UMC 1300 N Beaver St, York PA 17404. For more information, call Messiah UMC at (717)843-4574 or St. Peter's Lutheran Church at (717) 854-0589.
August 4-8
God's Backyard 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Lebanon Area Lutheran Churches will have VBS "God's Backyard" at Trinity Lutheran Church of Colebrook from Sunday August 4 to Thursday August 8 from 6-8 pm. Kids will be bused from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 723 Lehman St in Lebanon to Trinity Colebrook at 58 Church Road, Manheim (2 miles outside of Colebrook) - Bus leaves at 5:30 and will return at 8:30 each night. Call 717-665-6670. |
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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 Sharron Blezard at sblezard@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: Union Lutheran Church, York
Position: Soprano Soloist/Section Leader
Posted: 7/23/13
A soprano soloist/section leader is needed for the adult choir at Union Lutheran Church, 408 W. Market St. York, PA. This is a paid position. High school age through adults are welcomed to audition. Please call the Church office if you are interested or know someone who might be interested. Phone: 717-843-7897 to speak to Jennifer Noel, Director of Music.
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.
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