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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

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

Directions: visit www.trinityleb.org/DirectionsAndParking.html 

Please RSVP with names of those attending by 10/21 to: Cathy Deitrich at [email protected] 

 

For more information, contact Bruce Senft at 717-571-2085 or by email at [email protected]


 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.  


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.
Luke and Paul Michael's reflections on water justice in Dakar, Senegal, 2013 
 

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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Pastor George Scott 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. 

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
Click here for a PDF bulletin insert. 

 



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Prayers and Updates 
  
... 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 [email protected] and to Pastor Douglas DeStephano at [email protected].

 ...prayers for Pastor Chad Rimmer and family, serving as an ELCA missionary in Senegal
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 ... 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 [email protected].  
 
... 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 [email protected]

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.

Additional Opportunities for Education... 
Visit our synod website for details about each event! 
 
October 28 
null 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.    


 



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 Church

30 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 Dinner
Mellingers Lutheran Church
80 Gockley Road, Schoeneck, PA
4 p.m. 

Concert: Bruce Neswick, Organist
Lutheran 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 Treat

St. Paul Lutheran Church
201 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, & Musician
Grove Coffeehouse behind Salem Lutheran Church
99 York Road, Jacobus
5 p.m. meal, 6 p.m. performance

November 24 
Dickinson College Orchestra & Choir
First Lutheran Church, Carlisle
21 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 [email protected].

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. 
 

 

  

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 [email protected].  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

20-25 hours/week in church office Monday through Friday.  Competitive pay with vacation.  See full job description at www.trinitylutheraneb.org under "Special Announcements."  Interested parties should apply to [email protected]

 

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 [email protected]

 

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

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, [email protected].

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