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Memory Cafe to Provide Food, Fellowship, and Comfort
Vicar Martha Boyd and Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Camp Hill will be hosting some very special guests on Friday, May 9, for an afternoon of stories, sharing, entertainment, and a light meal. The Memory Café at Trinity is an event specifically designed for individuals with mild to moderate dementia, their caregivers, and anyone who worries about memory problems.
 "The Memory Cafe idea was started in the United Kingdom," says Boyd, "and was most recently highlighted in the November issue of The Lutheran Magazine .
"It provides a way to reach out, in care and concern, to a group whose numbers grow daily -- those diagnosed with some form of Dementia, and their caregivers," Boyd added.
Alzheimer's and other related Dementia are often misunderstood diseases; as a result, relationships are changed and sometimes abandoned. The church is challenged to include those living with the diagnosis, as members find it difficult to attend worship services, but long to be included in the church community.
Life's journey continues for those living with memory loss, and the Memory Café instills a sense of normalcy and remembrance for the diagnosed person and the caregiver(s). Having the café in a church re-establishes connectedness to a familiar place in their lives, and to each other.
"It is our hope that sharing a meal and music in fellowship, will provide comfort and enjoyment, in a safe and loving environment," said Boyd.
The event runs from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. For more information call 717-737-9921 or e-mail Martha.Boyd@trinitycamphill.org. Registration is limited to the first 50 people making reservations. Click here to download a flyer.
The Memory Cafe at Trinity, Camp Hill, is one more way Lower Susquehanna Synod Lutherans are feeding others as we have been fed by Christ. A good meal, God's love, and the care of neighbors nourishes body, mind, and spirit.
(Photo: "I <3 Tiramisu" by Marie, Creative Commons)
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Learn How to Assess Risk and Insure Your Faith Community for the Future
Join our Synod Treasurer's Office staff this Saturday, April 5, at Tree of Life Lutheran Church for a two hour Risk Assessment and Insurance Seminar. Representatives from James O. Bower Insurance Company will provide solid information and answer your questions. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m.
This event is free and open to anyone interested in the topic. The presentation should be of particular interest to congregational council members, treasurers, financial secretaries, property committees, day care and pre-school leaders, rostered leaders, and other congregational policy makers.
For more information or to register, call Linda Lubold (ext. 108) or Cathy Paul (ext 107) at 717-652-1852. Don't miss this free opportunity to protect your congregation from unnecessary risk and liability.
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You are Invited to Celebrate!
 Renewal of Vows
April 15, 2014
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster
10:30 a.m. liturgy and noon luncheon
As in past years, the liturgy will include the blessing of oils. There is no fee; however, a free-will offering will be taken to defray the cost of the lunch prepared by members of St. Peter. Please RSVP to Cathy Deitrich at 800-692-7282 ext. 104 or cdeitrich@lss-elca.org by April 8, 2014.
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...prayers for the family of Tom Trout, father of the Rev. Gwenn Trout (Zion, Enola) and Seminarian April Trout. Mr. Trout died Friday, March 28, in California. He was 81. Memorial services in California and Pennsylvania are being planned.
...prayers for the family of the Rev. Mark A. Heiney (ret.), who died Tuesday, March 25, at the age of 81.
...continued prayers for the families of the Rev. Laverne Stough (ret.), the Rev. Henry R. Early (ret.), the Rev. Peter Perella, the Rev. Rose Marie Benedict, the Rev. John Kammerer, the Rev. Russell Louis Stewart, the Rev. Robert L. Baughan, Jr., and the Rev. William C. "Bill" Karns, as they mourn the loss of their loved ones.
...prayers for peace, healing and hope for Chaplain Sadie Pounder (Criminal Justice Systems Ministry, serving at SCI, Camp Hill), Pastor Jay Bohn (retired, serving Center Lutheran), Pastor Donald Warner (retired), Pastor Peter Kuebler (retired, serving St. John's, Barners), Pastor George Buechner (retired), Pastor Craig Dorward, Glenn Snyder (spouse of Pastor Patricia Synder), and Pastor Nancy Werner.
...prayers for Pastor Chad Rimmer and family, ELCA missionaries in Senegal currently on medical leave in the U.S. while Natalie Rimmer receives oncological treatments, for Pastor Kate Warn, who is serving in Rwanda, and for all other missionaries serving around the world. Click here for the Rimmer family's latest newsletter. Notes of encouragement may be sent to Natalie and the Rimmer family at 5109 Coronado Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609. Click here for Pastor Warn's newsletter.
...prayers for our bishops--Elizabeth, Jim, and Israel-Peter--and all who serve the church.
...prayers for all who lost loved ones, who were injured, or in other ways affected by the April 2 shooting at Ft. Hood in Texas.
....prayers for those who are hungry and homeless in our midst.
...prayers for those who are victims of violence in South Sudan, Syria, the Ukraine, and other areas around the world.
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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2014 Spring Conference Assemblies
4/6/14
South York Conference: 2:00 PM, Grace, Red Lion
York Conference: 3:00 PM, Zion, York
West Shore Conference: 3:00 PM, Zion, Enola
4/10/14
Harrisburg Conference: 7:00 PM, Epiphany, Harrisburg
4/23/14
Perry Conference: 7:00 PM, St. Paul, Newport
4/24/14
North Lancaster Conference: 7:00 PM, Holy Trinity, Ephrata
West Cumberland Conference: 7:00 PM, St. Paul, Carlisle
4/27/14
Lancaster Conference: 3:00 PM, Holy Trinity, Lancaster
4/28/14
Upper Dauphin Conference: 7:00 PM, St. Paul (Enterline), Halifax
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TakeFIVE Grant Program Supports Families of Children and Youth with Special Needs
The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University with funding from Pennsylvania Department of Health is accepting applications from Faith-Based and Community organizations for mini grants up to $5000 to develop or expand a volunteer respite program for families of children with special healthcare needs, including a disability or chronic illness.
 If awarded, the organizations will recruit and train volunteers to support families of children and youth with special health care needs, including disabilities and chronic illness, by providing families with an occasional break from care giving. This is a pilot project that will begin in the Southeastern and South Central regions of Pennsylvania and eventually expand across the commonwealth. Click here to be directed to the program website for more information.
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Give + Receive + Share = News to Use
LEND A HAND & MAKE A DIFFERENCE
PinnacleHealth's Pastoral Care Department is looking for qualified persons to join their team of volunteer chaplains who help to cover emergency on-call times and assist with visits at the various campuses. If you or someone in your congregation has the desire to give a few hours per week/month to brighten someone's day, please contact Janet Anderson, Pastoral Care Secretary, at 717-782-5220 or janderson@pinnaclehealth.org, or Chaplain Ellen Doughty, Diaconal Minister, at 717-782-4794 or edoughty@pinnaclehealth.org for more information.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Criminal Justice Ministry Meeting
April 24, 2014
Synod Office, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
This meeting is open to all who are interested in learning more about and working with this ministry.
B.C. [Between Calls]
April 24, 2014
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Harrisburg (across from our synod offices)
2:00 p.m.
Whether you are a candidate, AIM, Deacon, Deaconess, Lay-Pastor, etc. you are invited. Maybe you are fresh out of seminary, recently retired, searching, filling a pulpit pending a next call,completing a call? You are welcome. We are here for one another. Interested in more details or information, please contact Pr. Hope Knobler at ClaypotMinistry@aol.com.
Check the Synod Calendar on our website for a complete listing of meetings and gatherings. Inclement weather closings of our office are announced on the answering machine (ext. 100) and our Facebook page.
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 Additional Opportunities for Education...
Visit our synod website for specific details about each event!
April 5, 2014
Day of Renewal
LSS Women of the ELCA
First Lutheran Church, Chambersburg, PA
9:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Registration opens at 8:45 a.m.)
April 12, 2014
Lenten Pilgrimage at the Wittel Farm
1:00 p.m.
Click here for more information.
May 6, 2014
Lutheran Day at the Capital
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meet at Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill
This inspiring day of activities will help connect and educate and equip your congregation for advocacy in issues of justice. A reception and banquet are scheduled for the evening to mark LAMPa's 35th anniversary. For more information and to register, click here. For a flyer to use in your congregation, click here.
June 9-11, 2014
"Life Amid the Principalities" Pro Ecclesia Conference
Loyola University, Baltimore, MD
June 9-13, 2014
The Safe Church Intensive: Protecting Children and Youth from Sexual Abuse
Lancaster Theological Seminary
May 12-16, 2014
Basic Education for the Practice of Intentional Interim Ministry (Phase 1)
St. Francis Retreat House, Easton, PA
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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
 April 5
Blessing of the Bikes
Sponsored by the Lebenon Lutheran Cooperative Ministry
Noon
White's Harley-Davidson, 1515 E. Cumberland St., in Lebenon. All makes and models (of both bikes and riders) welcome! (Photo: "Harley chrome" by Frank Kovalchek, Creative Commons)
Spring Vendor & Craft Show
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1240 Broadway, Hanover
8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Shop for jewelry, home-crafted clothing and accessories, fair trade coffee and chocolate, and a bake sale (benefiting our confirmation ministry), along with homemade soups, baked goods and much more.
April 6, 2014
Open House at Camp Kirchenwald and Camp Nawakwa
2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Take a tour with members of our summer staff and see what camp is all about. As a bonus, we will give a $10 gift certificate for the camp store to every brand new camper! Click here for more information.
April 12
Shippensburg University Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers in Concert
Tree of Life Lutheran Church, 1492 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg
7:30 p.m.
The program of sacred and secular music will include the "Gloria" from Haydn's Mass in Time of War, a premiere performance of Psalm 51 composed by the choir's accompanist, Tim Foster, a selection of spirituals and a medley of songs from Les Miserables. The groups are directed by Dr. Blaine Shover. A freewill offering will be collected to support the choir's benevolent interests. All are welcome!
April 13
Rejoicing Spirits Worship
St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 30 W. Main Street, New Kingstown, PA
4:00 p.m. (pre-worship singing begins at 3:45 p.m.)
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. For more information, contact Rose Hlavac at 717-258-5666 or sslcRejoicingSpirits@gmail.com.
The Seven Last Words of Christ: Spoken & Musical Meditations
First Lutheran Church, 21 S. Bedford Street, Carlisle
4:00 p.m.
A free-will offering will be received to benefit Central PA Lutheran Camping in support of Camp Nawakwa. Proceeds will be supplemented by Thrivent Financial. First Lutheran Church is handicapped accessible. For more information, call the church, 717-249-3310, or visit www.firstlutherancarlisle.org .
 April 14
"Palms and Prayer To Go" at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1240 Broadway, Hanover
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Do you work on Sunday mornings or have other commitments that make it impossible for you to attend church on Sun. morning April 13th? Will you be in the Hanover area on Monday afternoon April 14th? Come and receive a Palm Cross and a prayer and a prayer resource for Holy Week, right in front of our church on Broadway ( Route 194) in Hanover, as we invite you to a blessed and transforming Holy Week and Easter celebration. (Photo by Stephen Cummings, Creative Commons)
April 15
Christian Seder Meal (Hosted by Confirmands)
Concordia ELC, 3825 Concordia Rd., Columbia
615 p.m.
If you have never experienced a Seder Meal, please come and bring your friends and neighbors! If you came last year please come again! Dinner will be served and a space will be reserved for you with a place card. For more information call the Church Office at 717-285-4626. RSVP by April 10th. This event is for all ages!
April 17
Seder/Passover Meal
Salem Lutheran Church, 99 York Road, Jacobus
6:00 p.m. (worship following at 7:00 p.m.)
This is a symbolic service of the Last Supper requested by Christ as noted in Luke 22:15. "I have eagerly desired to eat This Passover with you before I suffer." Make reservations via 428-2811, indicating preference for wine or white grape juice. Additional questions phone 428-2550.
 April 18
We Were There Choral Cantata
Zion Lutheran Church, 100 West Main Street, Hummelstown
7:00 p.m.
As part of the Good Friday worship service, the choir will present Pepper Chopplin's We Were There choral cantata. Inspired by the spiritual hymn "Were You There," this musical presentation incorporates monologues of biblical characters at the cross.
April 19
Blessing of the Bikes
Sponsored by the Lebenon Lutheran Cooperative Ministry
Noon
Iron Valley Harley-Davidson, Rt. 72 just north of Exit 266 on the Turnpike. All makes and models (of both bikes and riders) welcome!
April 26
Lemonade Women's Gathering
Fellowship Hall, Lutheran Retirement Village, 1075 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $15/person (Includes continental breakfast, light lunch, and activity)
This event is hosted by the women of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gettysburg. Click here to download a bulletin insert, and click here for a printable invitation with detailed information.
Music at Zion Concert: featuring Ron Bellamy, Solo Handbells and Linda Young Lorgus
 Zion Lutheran Church, 1905 Broad Street, East Petersburg
7:00 p.m.
Ron Bellamy began ringing handbells in 1979, and has been a performer and clinician for Handbell Exploration, the Handbell Musicians of America, and Solo/Ensemble Extravaganza. The concert will feature a combination of religious, contemporary, and more classical selections.
May 17
Highmark's Walk for a Healthy Community
Harrisburg Area Community College
Registration at 7:45 a.m.
Form a walking group. Be a solo walker. Walk to support the St. Barnabas Center for Ministry. start the 5 K Walk at 9:00 or start the One-Mile Fun Walk at 9:15. For details, contact Linda Cummings at dalkcummings@comcast.net.
Items to Share
NRSV Pulpit Bible
St. Samuel Lutheran Church has available an almost-new pulpit Bible for a church that needs one. If you are interested, contact Pr. Gloria McPherson at glom_2000@yahoo.com.
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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. Peter's Lutheran Church, Highspire
Position: Organist, Part-time
Posted 4/3/14
Prospective candidates should send a letter of interest and resume with references to Judy Kunzman via judithkunzman@yahoo.com or mail to 2117 Market Street Extended, Middletown, PA 17057 by April 30.
Congregation: St. Paul Lutheran, Spring Grove
Position: Choir Director, Part-time
Posted 3/18/14
This is a part-time position and would include preparation and involvement in the Sunday worship and occasional special services, and choir practice. Contact Pr. Dan Biles, danbiles@pa.net.
Congregation: Advent Lutheran Church, York
Position: Part-time Technology Outreach Coordinator
Posted 3/18/14
Position: Part-time Faith Formation Coordinator
Posted 3/18/2014
Position: Part-time Good Neighbor Evangelism Coordinator
Posted 3/18/14
Position: Part-time Servanthood Ministries Coordinator
Posted 3/18/14
If interested in applying for any of the above positions, please contact Pastor David L. Ritterpusch, revdlr@comcast.net, for further information and potential consideration.
Congregation: Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Harrisburg
Position: Organist/Choir Director
Posted 3/13/14
Send letter of application and resume including references to Our Saviour Lutheran Church at 420 North Progress Ave, Harrisburg PA 17109, or email to webmaster@oslutheranharrisburg.org. Resumes received by March 31 will receive priority.
Congregation: St. Matthias Lutheran Church, Carlisle
Position: Organist
Posted: 3/7/2014
9 a.m. Sunday service. Currently looking for someone full or part-time (about 6 months of the year). Email Dave, lightstreet@comcast.net, with any questions.
Congregation: Zion Lutheran Church, Enola
Position: Organist/Adult Choir Director
Posted 3/4/2014
For a complete job description or to apply, contact Pastor Gwenn Trout at 717-732-9652 or pastorgwenn@verizon.net.
Congregation: Zion Lutheran Church, Hummelstown
Position: Part-time Church Secretary
Posted 3/4/2014
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume with three references to Pastor Wayne Moritz via e-mail at waynemoritz@zluth.org or hard copy mailed to 100 West Main Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036 by April 15th.
Congregation: Trindle Spring Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg
Position: Organist/Choir Director
Posted 3/4/2014
Send résumé and references to office@trindlespringlutheran.org.
Congregation: First Lutheran Church, Carlisle
Position: Minister of Music
Posted 2/19/2014
For job description or additional information contact Richard Bigelow at zakeyus@comcast.net or by telephone at 717-439-9818.
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