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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
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 Together in Mission
We are a church that believes God is calling us into the world - together in mission!
We invite all congregations to join Bishop James S. Dunlop and members of the Synod's Stewardship Education & Mission Support Table in dialogue about the Lower Susquehanna Synod's goals and objectives for Mission Support in 2014.
What does mission support mean to you? What will guide our Synod in decisions concerning mission support in the coming year? How will my congregation benefit from mission support? What resources are available to help your congregation? These questions and more will be the topics of discussion.
Who should attend:
Pastors, Council Presidents, Council Treasurers, your congregation's Stewardship Chairperson are all encouraged to attend. All others are welcome.
Date: Oct. 24, 2013
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 723 Lehman Street, Lebanon, PA 17046-4708
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Living in the Spirit: Refresh, Renew, Restore
 Lower Susquehanna women are invited to participate in the Zion Lutheran Women's Retreat from Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 at the Kenbrook Retreat Center in Lebanon. Practitioners in the areas of spiritual direction, healing, Christian life coaching, meditation and mindfulness build on spiritual wellbeing wisdom from our Christian tradition as we explore the intimate connection between body, mind and spirit.
When: Friday, Jan. 31 to Sunday, Feb. 2.
Cost: $195 - or 3 payments of $65. Includes 2 nights lodging, all 5 meals, snacks, linens, and workshops from credentialed practitioners in the areas of Christian body, mind and spirit. There are a limited number of rooms available and this retreat fills up quickly.
REGISTER HERE: http://www.zluth.org/womens-retreat-registration.
Have questions? Contact Deacon Marsha Roscoe at 717-566-2589.
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Update from the Rimmers...
Greetings, to you, our Sponsoring Congregations and Synod Companions!
Thank you all for the prayers and thoughts that you have shared about the water shortage here in Dakar. The good news is, the replacement pipes are working, water is being restored to the city, and schools are opening. Thanks be to God, for the gifts of water technicians, and water which is a source for creation's health.
The Children's education program in one of our companion congregations was exploring the theme of water justice as a part of their celebration of creationtide, and they asked if Paul Michael and Luke would share thoughts on their experience of the water shortage for the children. I put together this little video of their thoughts on the importance of water, water justice for the people and environment in Senegal, and how we tried to respond to the issue here in Dakar. It's a little message from your kid missionaries.
You can download it from that site if you would like to use it in some way. And we pray that this message finds you all well in God's good grace.
the peace of Christ to you all,
Pastor Chad
Rev. Chad M. Rimmer
Theological Advisor to the Lutheran Church of Senegal (ELS)
ELCA Global Mission - West Africa
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You are Invited...  will be installed as pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, East Berlin, PA on Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. Pastor LaDonna Thomas will preside, and Pastor Craig Ross will preach. Rostered leaders are invited to process; the color of the day is green.
Pastor Alex Martini will be installed as Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Littlestown, on Sunday, November 17 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Stanley Reep, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, York, will preach. The Rev. Shawn Berkebile, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Abbottstown, will preside at the installation. Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green.
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Reminder: Conversations with Bishop Dunlop
To continue the dialogue begun during last year's Synod Listening Posts, Bishop Jim Dunlop has scheduled a series of five opening conversations around our synod. The first one will take place this coming Sunday at St. James in Gettysburg. All events will be held from 3 - 5 p.m.
- Oct. 20, St. James Lutheran, 109 York Street, Gettysburg
- Nov. 3, Grace Lutheran, 1610 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill
- Nov. 10, St. Paul Lutheran, 200 W. Orange Street, Lititz
- Nov. 24, Our Saviour Lutheran, 420 N. Progress Avenue, Harrisburg
- Dec. 1, St. Peter Lutheran, 947 N. George, Street, York
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... prayers for Pastor Carolyn DeStephano (St. John, Boiling Springs) and family. Carolyn's 11-year old grandson, Wyatt DeStephano, died on Sept. 27. Wyatt was also the nephew of Pastor Douglas DeStephano (Christ, Loganville). Click here to read the obituary. The funeral service was on Oct. 4. Contributions may be made in Wyatt's memory to the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19805. Notes of care and concern may be sent to Pastor Carolyn DeStephano at robdstphn@aol.com and to Pastor Douglas DeStephano at pastor_douglas@juno.com.
...prayers for Pastor Chad Rimmer and family, serving as an ELCA missionary in Senegal.
... prayers for Pastor Cliff Eshbach (Holy Spirit, Lancaster), who continues to recover from surgery. Please pray for healing and full recovery. Messages of care and concern can be sent to Pastor Eshbach at ceshbach@hotmail.com.
... for Pastor Betsy Lartz, who is now a resident at Hamilton Arms in Lancaster. The address for those who are able to visit is 336 South West End Avenue, Lancaster, 17603.
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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Support Group of Hope to Meet October 16
The Support Group of Hope for rostered persons coping with serious illness or who are caregivers for a loved one will meet this Wednesday, Oct 16th 1:30 to 3: p.m. at the Synod Office, 900 S Arlington Ave. We want to be available to encourage and support each other.
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Additional Opportunities for Education...
Visit our synod website for details about each event!
October 28
 LARC Day of Dialogue: "A Pastoral Approach to Interreligious Marriage" Cardinal Keeler Center, 4800 Union Deposit Rd. Harrisburg, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Click here to access the registration form. November 6 One-Day Emotional Intelligence Introductory Workshop United Church Center, 900 S. Arlington Ave., Harrisburg, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Click here for a flyer containing more information.
Bible Study Series at The Wittel Farm
Our Favorite Books (of the Bible)
A Monthly Bible Study Series at The Wittel Farm.
· Wednesday, Oct. 16 - Rev. Drahus Oslik
· Wednesday, Nov. 13 - Revs. Jason and Amy Northridge
For more information and to register, click here.
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Visit the Congregation Connections page on the synod website to keep up with the specific 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.
October 18-20 "A WING AND A PRAYER": A play by Craig Sodaro "Produced by special arrangements with Eldridge Publishing Co." St. David's Evangelical Lutheran Church 1042 Musselman Road, Hanover Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
October 19
43rd Annual Apple Festival St. Stephen's Lutheran Church30 West Main Street, New Kingstown, (off the Carlisle Pike) 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.  October 20
Dearest Home in Concert
First Lutheran Church
21 South Bedford Street, Carlisle
3 p.m.
Hymn Festival, Concert, and Free DinnerMellingers Lutheran Church80 Gockley Road, Schoeneck, PA 4 p.m. Concert: Bruce Neswick, OrganistLutheran Seminary, Gettysburg (Chapel)4 p.m.
October 21 - 22
St. Peter's Lutheran Clothing Drive
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
947 N. George Street, York
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Friday
9 a.m. - Noon on Saturday
October 26
Clothing Giveaway and Tag Sale
St. Peter's Lutheran Church 947 N. George Street, York 8 a.m. - Noon
Family Health & Safety Fair
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church 3131 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
A Reformation Evening with Katie Luther
St. Peter's Lutheran Church 947 N. George Street, York 6:30 p.m.
Trunk or TreatSt. Paul Lutheran Church201 W. Louther Street, Carlisle 7:30 - 9 p.m.
October 27
Reformation Day Choral Concert
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
524 Bridge St., New Cumberland
3 p.m.
Amazing Grace: A Reformation Celebration
Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz Sponsored by the Upper Dauphin Conference
7 p.m.
November 1
Voices of Duty and Devotion: A Seminary Ridge Hymn Festival
Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg (Chapel)
7:30 p.m.
November 2
SERRV Fair Trade Fair - sponsored by St. Luke WELCA
St. Luke Lutheran Church, Schaefferstown, PA
9 a.m. - noon  November 3 Candlelight Vespers for the Festival of All Saints Trinity Lutheran Church 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill 4 p.m. November 17 Taylor Mason, Ventriloquist, Comedian, & MusicianGrove Coffeehouse behind Salem Lutheran Church99 York Road, Jacobus 5 p.m. meal, 6 p.m. performance November 24  Dickinson College Orchestra & ChoirFirst Lutheran Church, Carlisle21 South Bedford Street 4 p.m.
Wanted
Pastor Hope Knobler is looking for a copy of the accompaniment version of the Lutheran Book of Worship, preferably with guitar chords. If you have one to pass along, please contact her at claypotministry@aol.com.
Mt. Eden Lutheran Church, Quarryville, is looking for a slightly used Organist Hymn Edition of the Lutheran Book of Worship. Free or low cost greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact the church at 786-7565.
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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 with more details.
Congregation: St. Michael Lutheran Church, Harrisburg
Position: Director of Music
Posted: 10/10/2013
Seeking an enthusiastic and talented person for the position of Director of Music. This is a part-time position averaging 10 hours per week.
A complete job description is available from the church office, 717-234-0092. Applicants may should resume and references to St. Michael Lutheran Church, 118 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101- Attention: Worship & Music Committee.
Congregation: St. James Lutheran Church, Columbia
Position: Organist and Choir Director
Posted: 10/10/2013
Duties include one service on Sunday morning and directing choir practice Thursday evenings, along with special services throughout the liturgical year. Please contact St. James Lutheran Church at 717- 684-5135.
Congregation: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, East Berlin
Position: Church Secretary (Part-time)
Posted: 9/30/2013
Congregation: Grace Lutheran Church, Camp Hill
Position: Part time bookkeeper/admin assistant
Posted: 9/30/2013
This position is M-Th mornings, 20 hours a week, possibly more some weeks. The applicant must have an understanding of bookkeeping practices and experience with bookkeeping software. Knowledge of PowerChurch or Shepherd's Staff a plus. Other office duties require use of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent customer service skills and confidentiality must. Please send cover letter and resume to gelcresume@comcast.net
Congregation: St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lititz
Position: Part-time Director of Traditional Church Music (25-30 hours)
Posted: 9/11/2013
Congregation: Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Hanover
Position: Groundskeeper
Posted: 9/9/2013
Position: Sexton
Posted 9/9/2013
Position: Director of Choirs/Organist
Posted 9/9/13
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
Organization: Luthercare, Lititz
Position: Marketing Assistant, Full-time
Posted: 8/21/13
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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 Sharron Blezard, editor, sblezard@lss-elca.org. |
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