Revs. Robert and Sharron Blezard to Join Synod Staff   

  Synod Bishop James S. Dunlop has selected a Lower Susquehanna Synod clergy couple to serve as his assistants, effective Nov. 1.

The Reverends Robert and Sharron Blezard will work in the synod office alongside Bishop Dunlop; the Rev. Thomas McKee, assistant to the bishop and Synod Secretary, and the Rev. Richard E.T. Jorgensen, director of evangelical mission.

The Blezards are the second clergy couple to serve concurrently as assistants to the bishop since the Synod was formed in 1988. The Rev. Thomas McKee and his wife, the Rev. Judith McKee, served together for six years, until the Rev. Judith McKee left in 2007 to serve as pastor of Union Evangelical Lutheran Church in York.

Both of the bishop assistant appointees were ordained in 2006. The Rev. Sharron Blezard has served a half-time call at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rouzerville since August 2011. Since June she has also served half-time as communications specialist for the Synod. The Rev. Sharron Blezard previously served Trinity Lutheran Church, Hixson, Tenn., and the Sheyenne-Oberon Area Ministry in North Dakota.

A master of divinity graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, the Rev. Sharron Blezard is a second-career pastor with extensive experience as an English teacher on the high school and college levels, as a development director for nonprofit organizations and writer and editor. She is a writer and editor for the Stewardship of Life Institute headquartered at Gettysburg Seminary.

The Rev. Robert Blezard has served Trinity Lutheran Church, Arendtsville, since ordination in February 2006. An MDiv graduate of Boston University School of Theology, a Methodist seminary, he completed his "Lutheran year" studies at Gettysburg Seminary and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia.

A second-career pastor, the Rev. Robert Blezard worked as a writer and editor for 26 years, including a post as an editor at The Lutheran magazine in Chicago. Since 2000 he has worked as study guide editor for the magazine. He also works as content editor and writer for the Stewardship of Life Institute.

The Blezards have four children: Elspeth Allsopp of Minneapolis, Minn.; Margaret Lucas, in college in London; and Kaleigh and Kristian Blezard of Gettysburg

Congregation: St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lititz 

Position: Part-time Director of Traditional Church Music (25-30 hours) 

Posted: 9/11/2013

The director of Traditional Church Music is responsible for planning all facets of the musical portion of the traditional worship service.This includes organ,adult choir,and the handbells.A bachelors's degree is preferred/or equivalent experience.Knowledge of Lutheran theology and liturgy is desired.Will train if necessary.Two manual,38 rank Casavant pipe organ,Yamaha grand piano,and Schlmerich hand bells.Send resume to St.Paul Evangelical Church,Attn:Pastor James Gable,200 West Orange Street,Lititz,PA 17543 or e-mail-jgable@ stpaullititz.org or call 717-626-4709.Deadline is September 30th.

Congregation: Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Hanover

Position: Groundskeeper

Posted: 9/9/2013 

Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Hanover is in search for a groundskeeper to mow church property and adjoining cemetery. Working knowledge in the use of a zero turn mower is a MUST. This is a seasonal part-time position of 6 to 8 hours per week during the mowing season. Salary is negotiable. If you are interested, please send your resume to Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1398 Moulstown Rd N., Hanover PA 17331, and resumes can also be faxed to 717-632-8304, or emailed Helen@mtcarm.net. no later and September 20, 2013.

Position: Sexton

Posted 9/9/2013

 Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Hanover is in search for a sexton to clean and maintain the church and office buildings. This is a part-time position of 8 to 10 hours per week, with the possibility of more hours during busy seasons. Salary is negotiable. If you are interested, please send your resume to Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1398 Moulstown Rd N., Hanover PA 17331, and resumes can also be faxed to 717-632-8304, or emailed Helen@mtcarm.net. no later and September 20, 2013.

Position: Director of Choirs/Organist

Posted 9/9/13

Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Hanover, is in search of a part time Director of Choirs to plan and coordinate the Music Ministry of the church, which includes a chancel choir and bell choir. We hope to be able to organize a children's choir and a chime choir in the future. Prior experience is necessary. We are also seeking a part-time Organist/Pianist to play piano and organ for all regularly scheduled worship services and choir rehearsals. If interested please email or call for a job description, salary scale and requirements. We are flexible and open to this being one or two positions.We are especially interested in applicants who have a vision for using their talents to enhance the music program at Mt. Carmel. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1398 Moulstown Rd N., Hanover, PA, 17331, and resumes can also be faxed to 717-632-8304, or emailed to Helen@mtcarm.net. no later than September 20, 2013.

Congregation: Evangelical Lutheran, Greencastle, PA

Position: Part-time Organist/Choir Director

Posted: 9/5/13 

Congregation: St. John's Lutheran Church, Springfield, IL

Position: Full-Time Director of Youth and Family MInistries

Posted: 8/21/13 

St. John's Lutheran Church is a dynamic ELCA church with over 2000 disciples in Springfield, Il. We are seeking a full-time Director of Youth and Family Ministries who provides leadership, vision, and support in developing programming to help youth, 7th grade through college age, and their families grow in faith and discipleship to Christ by connecting youth and their families to Christ, to each other, and to the world.  This position requires a faith-filled, enthusiastic, nurturing, caring individual with excellent relational skills, a passion for sharing the story of Jesus' love and, a strong ability to recruit, train, and equip others in the congregation to join in ministry both to and with youth and their families. In addition to these requirements the applicant should possess the following skills: high energy, outgoing, flexible, organized, fun, Biblically confident, proficient in the use of technology, and effective in communication. For more information and to view the complete job description, please visit our website at www.stjohns-springfield.org 

and click on "Resources" and then click on "Jobs at St. John's."

Organization: Luthercare, Lititz

Congregation: St. Matthew Lutheran Church, York