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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
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 Hey, Young Adults...
"What's Your Story"?
Young adults ages 18-30 are invited to participate in a discernment service retreat at Mar-Lu Ridge, January 2-6, 2014. Sponsored by Project Connect through a Lilly Foundation grant, this retreat seeks to help participants answer the question "How does your story connect with God's call on your life?" Join together with friends old and new at beautiful Mar-Lu Ridge in Jefferson, MD, to serve the local area rescue mission, cold weather shelter, food bank, church and elderly... and discern God's call while serving others and sharing our stories. The only cost to you is transportation to get there and the $20 registration fee. Interested? Contact Chelle Huth, Project Connect Coordinator at Gettysburg and Philadelphia Lutheran Seminaries by e-mail chuth@ltsg.edu or phone (717) 338-3038. Click here to download a PDF flyer to post or use as a bulletin insert. |
LSSynod Events & Gatherings
Opening Conversations Continue
Join Bishop Jim Dunlop, synod staff, and Synod Council members for a time of informal Bible study and conversation on
December 1 at St. Peter Lutheran, 947 N. George St., York.
Ordination of Brian Allan Biery
Brian Allan Biery will be ordained in the ministry of Word and Sacrament during a Celebration of Holy Eucharist on Friday, December 6, at 7:00 p.m. Bishop Dunlop will preach and preside at the Eucharist and the rite of ordination which will take place at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 118 State Street, Harrisburg, PA.
Brian has been called to serve as associate pastor at Christ, Harrisburg, in the Harrisburg Conference.
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.
One more Congregational Treasurer's Seminar is planned for Thursday, December 5 (7:00 - 9:00 p.m.) in the Synod Resource Center, 900 S. Arlington Ave., Suite 220B, Harrisburg,17109. Contact Linda Lubold at 800-692-7282, ext. 108 for more information or if you have questions. |
 No Gimmicks: Back to the Bible on Money and Stewardship
A Rostered Leaders' Retreat with Mark Allan Powell
February 23-24, 2014
Camp Nawakwa, Arendtsville, PA
Stewardship programs come and go, but what the Bible has to say about how people acquire, regard, manage and spend their money remains the same. Biblical teaching on this topic can be realistic, practical, and gospel-oriented. Such teaching offers a way for the church to connect with members in an appealing way and to promote generous giving in a manner that does not come off as self-serving or manipulative. The big surprise: what the Bible says about money and giving is good news! As Dr. Powell says, "Stewardship is not just a way of life; it is the way to a better life."
Registration Fee: $75.00
Online registration link: http://www.cvent.com/d/b4q9n0
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...prayers for healing and hope for Pastor Craig Dorward, Sharon Kaya (Latino Missioner, worship leader St. John's, Hampton), Glenn Snyder (spouse of Pastor Patricia Synder), Pastor Linda Trout, and Pastor Nancy Werner
...prayers for the families of the Rev J. Paul Kennedy and the Rev. Elizabeth "Betsy" Lartz
...prayers for Pastor Chad Rimmer and family, serving as an ELCA missionary in Senegal, and for all serving as missionaries around the world.
 Service of Christian Burial for the Rev. Elizabeth "Betsy" LartzA service of Christian Burial will be held tomorrow (Tuesday, November 26, 2013), 1:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, with committal following the service at Greenmont Cemetery, York. Visitation will be held at 12:00 noon at the church.
Pastor Lartz died on Friday, November 22, 2013, at the age of 67, following an extended illness. She was ordained in 1998 and served several of our synod's congregations as a called pastor, as in interim pastor, and as a long-term supply pastor. The complete obituary may be accessed by clicking here.
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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 Advent Events & Resources
Gettysburg Seminary's Advent Photo-A-Day Challenge
Looking for a new way to see God at work during the season of Advent? Consider participating in Gettysburg Seminary's Advent Photo-A-Day Challenge, beginning on December 1, 2013. Take a photo based on the prompt for that day, and include the hashtag #watchandwait in your caption. The prompts are inspired by prayers written by members of the Gettysburg Seminary community for the Advent Star Devotional.
These prayers will be posted daily on social media, or you can request an Advent Star of your own by calling 1-800-MLUTHER ext. 3011. You can share your photos through Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. To learn more about the challenge, visit http://gettysburgseminary.blogspot.com/2013/11/advent-photo-day.html, or you may contact Julie Stecker atjstecker@ltsg.edu. We can't wait to see your creativity!
ADVENT FAMILY RETREAT at Camp Nawakwa December 13-14, 2013 Hope & Expectation How does your family prepare for Christmas? Join with other families to explore and share traditions of waiting in hopefulness. Appropriate for all ages. And there will be cookies!! More information at http://www.lutherancamping.org/events/adventfamily.php Digital and Social Media Advent Resources Follow the Star :: Ministry Matters Advent Conspiracy QR Code Advent Calendar Following the Star: A Daily Online Advent Devotional (d365.org) Crafting Video Christmas Messages from ECF Vital Posts And be sure and click here to see what our Lower Susquehanna Synod Resource Center recommends for Advent in the home and parish!
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 Additional Opportunities for Education...
Visit our synod website for details about each event!
December 7
Advent Day Apart
The Wittel Farm
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For more information and to register, click here.
January 31 - February 2, 2014
Living in the Spirit: Refresh, Renew, Restore
Zion Lutheran Women's Retreat
(Lower Susquehanna women invited) Kenbrook Retreat Center, Lebanon, PA
For details and to register, click here.
February 9 - 11, 2014
Women's Clergy Leadership Colloquium
Lutheran Theological Seminary Gettysburg
More details coming soon.
February 23-24, 2014
No Gimmicks: Back to the Bible on Money and Stewardship
A Rostered Leaders' Retreat with Mark Allan Powell
February 23-24, 2014
Camp Nawakwa, Arendtsville, PA
Registration Fee: $75.00
Online registration link: http://www.cvent.com/d/b4q9n0
March 15, 2014
CTIM: Radically Different. Authentic Disciples.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover, PA
9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Click here for more information about registration and program.
Preparing to Preach Lent at Sea with the Rev. Dr. Craig Satterlee
Leave January 25, 2015 from New Orleans to cruise the Caribbean aboard the Carnival Dream. Click here for a brochure providing more details.
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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
November 27
Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Louther St., Carlisle
7:00 p.m.
Click here for a flyer with more details. November 29 The Rest Stop, Shop, & Share (A Black Friday Alternative)Trinity Lutheran Church, Commerce St. & Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Click here for a flyer with detailed information.
December 1
Book Signing with Local Authors: Lynn Shiner, Nancy Chavez, and Nancy Eshelman, authors of Stabbed in the Heart: Three Murdered Children, Two Resilient Mothers
Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1100 Colonial Road, Harrisburg 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. (For more info, click here.)
Festival of Lessons and Carols
The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 750 Greenfield Road, Lancaster 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 717-393-3958 or visit www.elcgs.org.
Holiday Concert: "The Joy of Christmas" Spring Grove Alumni Chorus
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2012 S. Main St., Spring Grove 7:00 p.m.
Advent Vespers
Chapel of the Abiding Presence at the Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg
7:30 p.m.
December 7
RICHARD A SULTNER, SR. MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP CHRISTMAS CONCERT: "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS"Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9 North Main Street, Dover2:00 p.m. Contact: Suzanne Tilley 717-849-4127
Affordable Healthcare Act Information Session
St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, Spring & Union Streets, Middletown 2:30 p.m. (Click here for a flyer and more detailed information.)
Cookie Walk
Zion Lutheran Church, 18 Quarry Road, Leola
8 a.m. until cookies are gone ($6/box proceeds benefit community meals to feed people in need.) Visit www.zionleola.org or call (717) 656-9200 for more info.
4th Annual Cookie Walk 
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 25 W. Springettsbury Ave., York
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$10 donation allows you to fill a box. Proceeds benefit our sister church in Mpuguso, Tanzania.
Creche Festival
St. Paul Lutheran, 201 W. Louther St. Carlisle
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on December 8
For questions or more information call 243-2319. There is NO charge and there will be cookies and drinks. Free will donations will be accepted. Click here for a flyer.
December 8
"A Holiday Concert: The Season for Caroling" with the Berkshire Chorale.
Friedensaal Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9138 White Church Road, Seven Valleys 17360
3:00 pm.
A Public Singing of Handel's Messiah
Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N. Queen St., Lancaster
3:00 pm.
Parking is available in the LGH Pavilion garage (follow signs) and former YMCA lot at Queen and Frederick Streets.
Rejoicing Spirits Worship
St. Stephen Lutheran Church , 30 W. Main St., New Kingstown
4:00 p.m. (Pre-worship music begins at 3:45 p.m.)
"Follow the Star" Live Nativity
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 947 N. George St., York 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
For more information call (717) 854-0589.
Light the Night
Flohrs Lutheran Church, 610 Old Route 30, McKnightstown
6:00 p.m.
Please RSVP to Kim Sentz, Bereavement Coordinator, 337-4465, Lutheran Home Care & Hospice
Hanging of the Greens Worship Service
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9 North Main Street, Dover
7:00 p.m. Contact: Cheryl Reigart 292-6285
December 11 "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" featuring the Dover Community Orchestra
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9 North Main Street, Dover
6:30 p.m. Contact: Ellen Shaffer 292-1950
December 14
Cookie Walk
Shiloh Lutheran Church, 2201 Church Road, York
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All proceeds to go toward the education of the children in our companion congregation in the Konde Diocese. Cookie Walk Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 206 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. December 15
20th Anniversary Live Nativity
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 127 York Street, Hanover
6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Wanted
Pastor R. E. Langford, Jr., retired, is seeking a dozen or so copies of the 3rd Setting from the Service Book and Hymnal, a plainsong setting based on the Missa Orbis Factor. If you have copies you are willing to share or know how he can get hold of copies, please contact him by e-mail at: r_e_langford_jr@ecunet.org.
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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: Tree of Life Lutheran Church, Harrisburg
Position: Part-Time Assistant Youth Director
Posted: 11/25/2013
Congregation: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, York
Position: Choir Director (Part-time)
Posted: 11/21/2013
Congregation: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, York
Position: Part-time Bookkeeper (apx. 10 hrs./week)
Posted: 11/21/2013
Congregation: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Lancaster
Position: Parish Administrator
Posted: 11/14/2013
Congregation: St. Matthew, York
Position: Soprano, Alto, and Bass Section Leaders
Posted 10/22/13
Congregation: Grace Lutheran Church, Red Lion, PA
Position: Organist/Choir Director
Congregation: St. James Lutheran Church, Columbia
Position: Organist and Choir Director
Posted: 10/10/2013
Congregation: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, East Berlin
Position: Church Secretary (Part-time)
Posted: 9/30/2013
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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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