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Stewardship with Adults Under 40 Event Offers Insight and Ideas
Join us on Saturday, May 17, at Zion Lutheran Church in York to learn more about stewardship in an ever-changing social, cultural, and religious landscape. This one-day event is designed for all who work with adults under 40, for congregational leaders, and for anyone who is interested in
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stewardship education, trends in giving and generosity, and fresh approaches to helping people live faithfully in all aspects of life.
Keynote speakers for the day are the Rev. Charles "Chick" Lane and Grace Duddy. Chick is the author of Ask, Thank, Tell: Improving Stewardship Ministry in Your Congregation. He currently works as a consultant with Kairos and Associates. Previously, he served as Director of the Center for Stewardship Leaders at Luther Seminary and the Director for Stewardship Key Leaders in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Grace is the Executive Director for Operations at Kairos and Associates, Inc. Previously, she worked with Chick Lane as the Assistant Director of the Center for Stewardship Leaders at Luther Seminary. She is a self-proclaimed Millennial and 2012 graduate of Luther Seminary with an M. A. in Congregational Mission and Leadership. She is the author of the year-round stewardship resource recently published by the ELCA, Stewards of God's Love as well as a
blog on frugality called "Classy Frugalist."
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In their first presentation Grace and Chick will introduce the topic of "Stewardship with Adults under 40" by describing their own experiences with this important topic as well as exploring some generational characteristics of this age group. Their second presentation will provide practical suggestions for engaging adults under 40 on their stewardship journey. These will come from Grace's research with young adults and from congregations who have found effective ways to help adults under 40 grow as stewards. Rostered leaders from across the Lower Susquehanna and Delaware-Maryland Synods will provide practical suggestions and ideas from their own experiences and contexts.
The event is presented by the Delaware-Maryland and Lower Susquehanna Synods. The cost is $20 and includes lunch and resources. The first session begins at 9:00 a.m., and the event concludes at 4:00 p.m. For more information or to register, click here. In case you were wondering, you don't have to be under 40 to attend. Bring an open mind and a willing spirit to learn and grow through new insights into a critically important topic.
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ELCA Presiding Bishop to Visit Christ Lutheran Church, Gettysburg
The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will visit Christ Lutheran Church, Gettysburg, and preside at worship on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2014.
 Eaton, who serves as the chief pastor for the largest Lutheran church body in America, will lead services of Holy Communion at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Christ Church, located at 30 Chambersburg Street in Gettysburg.
"It is a joy and honor to welcome Bishop Eaton to Gettysburg" noted Christ Lutheran Pastor and ELCA Church Council member Stephen Herr. "Gettysburg's role in the history of Lutheranism in America has been a significant one. Both Gettysburg Seminary and Gettysburg College are among the oldest Lutheran higher education institutions. Christ Lutheran Church, founded in 1836 and once known as the College Church, served as a place of worship and support for both communities. All three institutions were founded by Samuel Simon Schmucker.
Between the Sunday services Bishop Eaton will discuss the many ministries of the ELCA, which is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with about 4 million members in nearly 10,000 congregations across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Bishop Eaton is the fourth presiding bishop of the ELCA and was elected to a six year term at the 2013 ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Pittsburgh.
Eaton's travel to Gettysburg also coincides with a meeting of the presidents of the eight ELCA Seminaries, including Gettysburg Seminary President Michael Cooper-White and Luther Seminary President-Elect Robin Steinke. Steinke is the current Dean at Gettysburg Seminary and will assume the presidency at Luther in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 1. Both Cooper-White and Steinke are members at Christ Lutheran Church.
Bishop Eaton earned her Master of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School (Cambridge, Mass.) and Bachelor of Arts degree in music education from the College of Wooster (in Wooster, Ohio). Ordained in 1981, she served several parishes in the Northeastern Ohio Synod and was elected bishop of that synod in 2006 and reelected in 2013. Her husband, the Rev. T. Conrad Selnick, an Episcopal priest, is the Vice President for Advancement and Church Relations at Bexley Seabury Federation (based in location).
All worship services at Christ Church are open to the public and the congregation welcomes visitors to worship on Palm/Passion Sunday and all other Sundays. Palm Sunday is the traditional beginning of Holy Week for Christians around the world. It is a week they recall Jesus' death and resurrection as the revelation of God's triumph over sin and death.
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Men's Retreat Features Scripture and Sports
"TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!" is the theme for the Men's Retreat at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover, on Saturday, April 26, 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. The guest speaker is Dr. Michael Long, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Peace & Conflict Studies at Elizabethtown College. Dr. Long is an expert on Jackie Robinson and has written a book about Robinson's syndicated  newspaper articles following his career in baseball. Following his presentation, the move "42" about Robinson's life in baseball will be shown. Also included is a Bible study on sports in the Bible and a ball park lunch. Cost of this retreat is $10.00. All men are welcome-bring your sons, nephews, neighbors and friends!
Please register by sending in your check (made payable to St. Matthew Lutheran Church with "men's retreat" on the memo line) with your name, phone number and the number of people attending by April 22. You may also register by e-mail and bring your registration cash or check that day. Please contact Jan Davis at 717-637-7101 or at jdavisaim@stmattlutheran.org to register or for more information. Batter up!
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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.
...continued prayers for the families of the the Rev. Mark A. Heiney (ret.), 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, the school stabbing outside of Pittsburgh, and the daycare tragedy in Florida.
....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
4/23/14
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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Give + Receive + Share = News to Use
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 $5,000 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. Fill Your Easter Basket with Good Gifts from the ELCA Good Gifts Catalog! Click here to browse ELCA Good Gifts for more than 50 different gift-giving options, each with the potential to transform lives. Print a card and tuck it into any child's basket to let them know about the gift you've given in their honor.
Ten chicks, for just $10, make a perfect addition to plastic eggs and marshmallow chicks - and they have the potential to make real, lasting change for a family in need. Nutritious eggs to eat and sell on the market help a family take one giant step toward ending hunger for good. Share God's love with the children in your life and those in need!  UPCOMING MEETINGS
Criminal Justice Ministry Meeting
April 21, 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.
Support Group of Hope
May 21, 2014
Synod Office, Luther Room, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
We invite all rostered leaders who are dealing with illness themselves or caring for a loved one, as well as those who are grieving or dealing with challenging life situations for this time of confidential sharing, prayer and support. For more information, contact Chaplain Sadie Pounder: spounder718@yahoo.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 12, 2014
Lenten Pilgrimage at the Wittel Farm
1:00 p.m.
Click here for more information.
May 3, 2014
Ministry Tools Seminar: "Remodeling Confirmation" & "Fixing Sunday School"
8:30 a.m. - noon, Zion Lutheran Church, Hummelstown
For more information and a flyer, click here.
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 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!
"Nobody Wants to Talk About It": End of Life Issues
Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Biglerville (Sponsored by St Paul Lutheran Church)
1:30 p.m.
Selene Scavitto, Director of Social Services at Utz Terrace and Sally Showers, Medical Social Worker for Lutheran Homecare and Hospice, will present information about end of life care options, hospice, advance directives, and more. Click here to download a flyer to share.
April 21
Spaghetti Supper at Mt. Eden Lutheran Church
1241 May Post Office Road, Quarryville
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Cost is $8.00 adults/$5.00 children 10 and under. For more information, please call
the church at (717)786-7565.
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.
Sixth Annual PUREHope Coffeehouse
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 240 Broad St., Highspire
6:30 - 10:00 p.m. The evening event will feature entertainment by local musician Jonathan Frazier; Seasons, a local band of siblings; the Elizabethtown College Clarinet Ensemble; and family and friends. Admission is free, but a $5 donation gives patrons access to a bottomless cup of organic fair trade coffee (donated by St. Thomas Roasters), fair trade tea, hot chocolate, and other beverages. For a $10 donation, patrons receive bottomless beverages plus a PUREhope mug to keep. Baked goods and snacks will be sold. The evening also features a silent auction. For six years, the coffeehouse has supported Abolition International (fighting sex trafficking and HIV/AIDS) and Blood:Water Mission (battling the water crises in Africa).
April 27
Light and Music: A Springtime Concert by The Berkshire Chorale
Friedensaal Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9138 White Church Road, Seven Valleys
4:00 p.m.
The Berkshire Chorale has performed at the White House and on European Tour; directed by David Himes, a son of the congregation. For more information: call Church office at 717-428-34353.
 May 3
The Harrisburg Singer present "Pops to Broadway"
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill
7:30 p.m.
Come along with us and The Harrisburg Singers' Trio - H.Timothy Koch, piano; Jim Miller, bass; and Dave Zygmunt, drums - on a journey from old to new, from Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel to The Beatles. You'll hear songs from ToTo, Les Misérables, and the motion picture Australia; music by Natasha Bedingfield, theme music from TV classics, and songs from the era of The Rat Pack to today's Broadway Stage. Tickets: $18 at the door; $15 in advance; $5 students. Contact www.harrisburgsingers.org for advance tickets.
May 9
Memory Cafe
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
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 event will feature entertainment, stories, sharing, and a light meal. For more information call 717-737-9921 or e-mail Martha.Boyd@trinitycamphill.org. Registration is limited to the first 50 people making reservations.
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.
Organization: Luthercare, Lititz
Position: Public Relations Specialist
Posted: 4/4/14
This is a full-time position and requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, five years of experience in public relations, and utilization of graphic software (Office Suite and Adobe InDesign). Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter and references to: Rev. William Snyder, Vice President Marketing, Luthercare, 600 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543.
Congregation: St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, York St., Hanover
Position: Director of Music Ministries
Posted: 4/4/14
This is a 25-hour week position. Send resume and salary requirements to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 127 York St Hanover PA 17331 or stpaulsyorkst@comcast.net. Please, no phone calls.
Congregation: St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, York St., Hanover
Position: Custodian
Posted: 4/4/14
This is a 20-hour week position. Send resume to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 127 York St., Hanover PA 17331 or stpaulsyorkst@comcast.net. Please, no phone calls.
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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