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Many Hands Across our Synod Make
"God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday a Success
From Chambersburg to Columbia and from Harrisburg to Hanover--and all points in between--Lower Susquehanna Synod Lutherans donned yellow shirts and put their hands and hearts to God's work. Look for highlights of the day's activities and events in the next few editions of Carings & Sharings. If you have pictures from your event, please be sure to contact Sharron Blezard in our synod office so that we can share your good news. Thanks to everyone who took part in making sure that the light of Christ shone brightly across Central Pennsylvania!
 More than 50 volunteers from Harrisburg-area congregations, including Christ (Allison Hill), St. John's (Hornerstown), Messiah, and Epiphany, used their hands to do God's work on September 6 and 7. Groups spent the day Saturday supporting Habitat for Humanity by collecting items for the Habitat ReStore, volunteering at the ReStore, and engaging in rehabilitation work at the home of a local Vietnam veteran. On Sunday, volunteers worked on projects  for Lutheran World Relief, assembling 312 school kits and 35 personal care kits, and tying 19 quilts. All of these volunteer opportunities were made possible and helped by the donations of dozens of people who provided time, work and donations in advance. The volunteers' bright yellow shirts provided an outward sign of the presence of God at work through Lutheran hands in Harrisburg.
 St. Paul (Carlisle) hosted a Community Block Party on Sunday afternoon with free food, drinks, and snacks, music, and games and prizes for children and adults. The Block Party also featured tables and displays from public/human service agencies, including Project SHARE Food Bank; Carlisle CARES for the Homeless Program; Office of the Aging; Amend Program for Domestic Violence; The Union Fire Co.; Carlisle Police; Hope Station; Career Link; CPARC; Employment Skills Center; Health Services; and legal aid. The congregation provided information about programs and worship at St. Paul.
At right is Interim Lead Pastor Rochelle Lewis with Claire and Tricia Hawks and therapy puppy-in-training, Agape. Below are (L-R) Jay Sexton, Deb Nelson, and former Bishop Carol Hendricks. Below right is St. Paul Youth Council member Beth Leonard.
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Synod Youth Challenge Us to Help Can Hunger in Central PA
Middle school youth in our synod have taken the challenge to bring 250 cans of food to the Alive!  Retreat at Camp Nawakwa, September 19-21. Why? This year's retreat them is "Hungry" AND these teens are challenging the rest of us to help the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank "Can Hunger" by lining Harrisburg's State Street and the Capitol steps with at least one ton of canned food.
How can you help? Encourage your congregation to accept our synod youths' challenge by collecting canned goods in your congregation. Bring your offering of canned goods to the synod
 office at the United Church Center by September 29th at 11:00 a.m. when the PA Food Bank will collect them in preparation for the next day's event.
We hope you'll also consider joining us on Tuesday, September 30th as we line up our cans and remind our lawmakers to remember the hungry. It's one more chance to wear those yellow "God's Work. Our Hands. Our Voices." t-shirts, too! Please contact Sharron Blezard at 717-652-1852 ext. 102 if you will be joining synod staff and Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (LAMPa) for this important day of public witness and discipleship.
Our Lower Susquehanna Synod is the place where the hungry are fed as we have been fed by Christ. Let's join together to help "Can Hunger" in Central Pennsylvania!
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GLOBAL NEWS & CONNECTIONS
News from the Rimmer Family! Click here to download and read the latest newsletter from Pr.
 Chad and Natalie Rimmer, ELCA missionaries to Senegal. The Rimmers have been in the U.S. for the past few months for Natalie to receive cancer treatments. The Rimmers will be visiting congregations in our area next month, so look for more detailed information about his visit in future issues of Carings & Sharings.
"We are so glad to report that Natalie is improving, our ministry with Senegal continues, and that we have a window of time to come and share our life and ministry with you, our friends and sponsors in PA," writes Pr. Rimmer. "We appreciate your continued prayers for Natalie's healing, for our ministry in Senegal, and for the partnership between the ELCA and the ELS."
Get ready for Global Church Sunday!
The toolkit for this year's Global Church Sunday is now available at www.ELCA.org/resources/globalchurch, along with stories, posters, a bulletin insert and other resources. Sign up for the Global Church Sunday "event" at www.Facebook.com/GlobalLinks. Learn more at http://bit.ly/1zrqVFC.
Be sure to check out this month's ELCA Global Links newsletter. You'll also find a host of other useful resources to use.
Note: Do you have an idea from your congregation that you'd like to highlight? E-mail Sharron Blezard or contact any Global Missions Committee member.
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Renewing the Church from the Inside Out
A Day with Dave Daubert
Feeling like you're running on ministry retreads? Wondering what renewal might look like in your community of faith and how it can make a real difference? In need of new tools to get your mission motor tuned? Join us for a leadership immersion day with the Rev. Dave Daubert that will give you practical tips, enhanced skills, and new vision for mission that starts at the heart of your congregation-from the very center of the faith we proclaim.
This event is for rostered leaders and congregational lay leaders and will be held Saturday, October , at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in York. The cost of attendance is $30 and includes materials and lunch. Click here to register. Space is limited to the first 50 who reserve a place, so do not delay and miss this opportunity.
 Dave Daubert, DMin., PhD, is the Lead Consultant/CEO for Day 8 Strategies. He works with faith-based organizations and with leaders to connect people to God's work in the world and support renewal for the sake of God's mission. He also serves as pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Elgin, IL -- a role he shares with his wife, Marlene, who is a diaconal minister in the ELCA. The connections between the teaching, coaching and consulting that Dave does and the parish experiences that he lives bring grounded insights that make his work unique. Dave is the author of several books and articles, notably the best-selling book Living Lutheran (Augsburg Fortress, 2007), Seeing Through New Eyes (ARE Books, 2010), and his newest book, Lutheran Trump Cards (Day 8 Resources, 2014).
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 FROM THE RESOURCE CENTER...
How well do we know the biblical narrative? If recounting significant bible stories chronologically is a struggle, how might we teach our youth to engage the Good News? Maybe you've heard this perspective before -- an effective way to learn something new is through teaching. A new Resource Center arrival, Echo the Story 36, provides helpful platforms for meaningful reflection and dialogue by carefully stitching together stories of the bible. The curriculum includes narrative scripts and imaginative listening exercises, fast-paced animated video recaps of previous stories, and hands-on creative projects to spark curiosity and renew interest in bible reading. From Creation to Joseph, the first six sessions explore the book of Genesis in new ways. Thirty additional sessions journey from Exodus to New Creation in Christ. Whether for youth and family ministry or the Sunday school hour, Echo the Story is well-suited for small or large groups. Contact the Resource Center to preview this engaging material!
In the meantime, we offer a variety of new faith formative resources and hope you will check them out soon!
Yours in Christ,
Deacon Marsha Roscoe
For Adults
Animate: Practices, a seven-session adult introduction to the central practices of the Christian faith, is new in our Resource Center. Brian McLaren, Sara Miles, Phyllis Tickle and others reflect on prayer, food, worship, sacraments, money, service and community. In each Animate: Practices session, the group watches a video featuring a leading voice from the Christian faith, spends time on personal reflection and journaling, and shares ideas with the participants. Learn more: http://wearesparkhouse.org/adults/animate/practices/
Faithful Citizen: Living Responsibly in a Global Society is designed as a six-week, adult study to assist Christians in moving beyond individualism to act responsibly for all. As a multimedia resource, Faithful Citizen addresses the interlocking global challenges of economics, ecology, security, and health using three concepts from the Christian tradition: covenant, community and the common good. Includes a Leader Guide, DVD with two segments for each of the six sessions and a Study Guide. Learn more: http://www.congregationinpubliclife.org/session1.html
For Youth
Looking for an approach to Scripture that engages youth critically and creatively? Invite youth to find their place within the Greater Story using Echo the Story 36. Through storytelling, creative reflection, and dialogue, youth experience the fullness of the biblical narrative in 36 sessions. Learn more: http://wearesparkhouse.org/teens/echothestory/36/
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Leadership Link of the Week
 Our synod grows stronger because its dedicated leaders continue to learn new ways of approaching ministry and serving God's people. Check here each week for a link to a video, article, podcast, powerpoint presentation or other media that will help our leaders embrace new ideas and learn new insights into ministry. (Photo: Chris Carter, Creative Commons)
Four Last-Minute Stewardship Ideas
The monthly "Brown-Bag Leadership Lunch" debuted on Thursday in the lunchroom of the Synod Office. BBLL attendees explored "Last Minute Stewardship Ideas." Although there is not sufficient time left in the year to plan and execute a comprehensive campaign, we can still get our congregations thoughtfully praying about and wrestling with matters of financial stewardship. All it takes is some creativity and dedication. This PDF document details four doable ideas discussed at the lunch.
BBLL participants also reviewed a handy list of church websites that offer free resources for congregations to plan and execute stewardship programs. Click here for that handy list.
The next "Brown Bag Leadership Lunch" will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 9. The topic will be "Becoming a Transformative Leader." What are the habits, ideas and attitudes that we can embrace to help us become leaders who can equip our churches to advance God's mission?
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...continued prayers for the families of the Rev. Wilson R. Hoyer, Rev. James R. Bramer, Clover Jean Fearer, wife of Pastor William Ron Fearer (who supplied frequently in our synod).
...prayers for peace, healing and hope for Sarah (Sally) Bohn, wife of Pastor Donald M. Bohn (retired), Pastor Erasto Mwiapopo (Konde Diocese), Chaplain Karen Minnich-Sadler (Lancaster, Hospice & Community Care), Allan Minnich, Sr. (husband of Pastor Tina Minnich, Salem, Jacobus), Pastor Brenda Ferree (St. James, York), Pastor Don Gallion (retired), Chaplain Sadie Pounder (Criminal Justice Systems Ministry, serving at SCI, Camp Hill), Pastor Jay Bohn and his wife, Mary (retired), Pastor Donald Warner (retired), Pastor Peter Kuebler (retired), Pastor George Buechner (retired), Pastor Craig Dorward, Glenn Snyder (husband 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. Notes of encouragement may be sent to Natalie and the Rimmer family at 5109 Coronado Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609.
...prayers for our bishops--Elizabeth, Jim, and Israel-Peter--and all who serve the church.
...prayers for the unaccompanied children being detained as they cross our southern U.S. borders and for humane and just solutions that will protect these vulnerable ones.
...prayers for those battling depression, and for the families of those who have died by suicide.
...prayers for those affected by the recent Ebola virus outbreak in west Africa. Visit https://community.elca.org/lutherandisasterresponse to give to Lutheran Disaster Response. Click here for more information about the outbreak.
...prayers for those who are hungry and homeless in our midst.
...prayers for those who are victims of violence in Iraq, South Sudan, Syria, Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, and other areas around the world, including Ferguson, Missouri, and other places across the United States.
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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Give + Receive + Share = News to Use
Click to Give: It's Easier Than Ever to Make a Difference with your Mission Support!
 It's easier than ever to make a gift to support the mission of our Lower Susquehanna Synod. All you have to do is visit our website (www.lss-elca.org) and click the "Donate Now" button on the bottom right side. It will take you to our secure donation site (the same one that hosts Thrivent's Simply Giving) so that you can easily support our work together. Make a one-time gift or set up a regular giving schedule. Together we are stronger and better able to feed others as we have been fed by Christ.
CONGRATULATIONS TO...
Pastor Ursula Schreffler, who will be installed as pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Union Deposit, on September 21 at 2:00 p.m. Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green. A congregational picnic will follow.
Last Call for LSS Women of the ELCA Fall Retreat
The deadline for registration for the 25th Annual Camp Hebron Retreat, scheduled for Friday - Sunday, October 31 - November 2 is just days away (September 13). Don't miss out on this wonderful event!
This year's retreat will be led by Reverend Martine Joseph, Pastor of Simeon United Lutheran Church (Gratz) - Upper Dauphin Conference. Registrations must be postmarked by Saturday, September 13. Visit our synod's website, www.lss-elca.org, and under "Congregations" see down the list to the fourth option: "Women of the ELCA". If you misplaced your registration form, the registration is located at the site.
If you are planning on attending Friday night, we are going to have a "dress as your favorite Bible character". This will be an optional activity for those who wish to participate. It promises to be a lot of fun. Also, we will have a book exchange. Bring your well-read books, and then take a few new ones home. The wagon ride will take place on Saturday afternoon, (Peggi Norman will be the reservationist for this activity) and there will be an optional craft in the afternoon, led by Sue Miller. Also, if you have clothing or jewelry with butterflies, please bring it to wear on Saturday. As usual, for those who wish to participate, the gift exchange will take place on Sunday morning. For more information, please refer to your confirmation letter - driving directions will be included along with the letter. Please share this information with the other women in your congregation.
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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 Opportunities for Education...
Visit our synod website for specific details about each event!
September 16
2014 Norma Schweitzer Wood Lecture: Rev. Paul Déouyo
Chapel of the Abiding Presence, Lutheran Theological Seminary, 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg
10:15 a.m.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Déouyo teaches at the Lutheran Theological Institute in Meiganga, Cameroon. His lecture is titled "When a Church Finds Itself Entangled within a Secular Leadership and Becomes Powerless and Voiceless: the Challenge of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cameroon within the Mayo-Rey Division in the Northern Cameroon."
The Norma Schweitzer Wood lecture is an occasional offering of Gettysburg Seminary, in honor of the Dean Emerita, on topics exploring social justice. Rev. Déouyo's M.Phil. is from the School of Mission and Theology in Stavanger, Norway. His doctoral studies were done in South Africa. He was ordained in 1996.
September 18, 25, and October 2
Biblical Approach to Managing Your Finances: Three Part Series
Quickel Church, 60 Canal Rd., Ext., York
7:00 p.m.
Presenters: Andrew Sedora and A. Wesley Carr, Jr. ChFC, Financial Advisors with U Financial Group; Jeff Bellomo, Esquire, CELA*
1. Sept 18: Basic Financial Management for beginners
2. Sept 25: Financial Management for those beginning to think about retirement
3. Oct 2: Estate Planning for those in retirement
Everything we have belongs to God. Come and learn effective and responsible ways to manage your financial resources that help you provide for your family and gives glory to God.
Open to the community
* Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation under authorization of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
September 20
"Leading the Church's Song"
Sharon Lutheran Church, 120 S. Market St., Selinsgrove, PA
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
If you have a role in leading your assembly's song in worship, you will want to attend this workshop on congregational singing, underwritten by a Worship Grant from the ELCA. Singing together, discussion, and opportunities to explore different playing techniques will engage presenters and participants alike. Anyone who leads assembly song will gain practical tips for what you do Sunday after Sunday. Workshop leaders Jennifer Baker-Trinity and Valerie Lefever Hughes will share presentations, lunch and fellowship, and break-out sessions on music planning and leading assembly song with children. Cost is $26, and includes lunch and materials. Register by September 1. For more information and registration, visit:
September 23-25
Faith in our Music: Many Voices, Diverse Chords, Common Hopes
Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA
This ecumenical and diverse event features John Bell from the Iona Community in Scotland, and other fine musicians helping us to learn about new forms of congregational music for folks of all denominations, abilities, and ages. Early bird registration ends July 31. Click here for more information.
September 27
Healing Communities Training
New Hope BIC Church, Harrisburg, PA
Don't miss this valuable opportunity to increase local church capacity for "transitional congregation" and worship outreach for residents in County Work Release facilities, their families and others making the transition under the auspices of Christian Churches United. Any congregation interested should contact Pastor Rochelle Lewis at St. Paul, Carlisle (717-243-2319 or 717-579-5209). Teams of 3-5 individuals per congregation are recommended. Click here for additional information.
October 3-4
Youth Ministry in Small Churches
Carmel Presbyterian Church, 100 Edge Hill Rd, Glenside PA
This is a two-day event for volunteers and church leaders to engage in the joys and challenges of youth ministry in small churches. This event is $50 (meals included). The event is presented in partnership with Princeton Theological Seminary's Institute for Youth Ministry and the Presbytery of Philadelphia. Click here for more information and to register.
October 4
"TRADITION OR CONTEXT? German Lutheran Congregations Confront the Melting Pot"
Lutheran Historical Society of the Mid-Atlantic Fall Program
Paul's Run Liberty Lutheran Campus, 9896 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dr. Friederike Baer, Assistant Professor of History, Pennsylvania State University, Abington will present on "The Trial of Frederick Eberly: Language, Patriotism, and Citizenship in Philadelphia's German Community, 1790-1830." Dr. John Frantz, Professor of History, Emeritus, Pennsylvania State University will make a presentation on "The Ecumenical Henry Melchior Muhlenberg." The Rev. Dr. Karl Krueger, Library Director and Professor of History of Christianity, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia will address the program theme with a paper entitled "What Goes Around Comes Around: The Language Wars at Philadelphia Lutheran Seminary, 1885-1895." The day will conclude with a tour of the Lutheran Archives Center on the campus of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, 7901 Germantown Pike, Philadelphia. The cost is $40 and includes lunch.
Visit the society's webpage www.lhsmidatlantic.com for a registration form and mail a check payable to LHSMA to: Lee Knepp, PO Box 76, McClure, PA 17841.
Making Mutual Ministry Work Seminar
Hanover Lutheran Church, 2941 Lutheran Rd., Gilbertsville, PA 19525
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pastor Sue Lang, of RevWriter Resources, LLC, one of the co-authors of Pastor and People: Making Mutual Ministry Work (Augsburg Fortress, 2003), will offer a day-long workshop guiding participants through an exploration of mutual ministry and its exciting ministry possibilities for your congregation. The cost of the event is $25 per person. A free will offering will be
taken for the meal. Pastor and People will be available for purchase at
the event for those who don't already have a copy. Click here to visit the SEPA website to download a brochure or register.
October 10 - 11
Lebanon Countywide Men's Overnight Retreat
7:00 p.m. Friday - lunch on Saturday
The Lebanon Conference is organizing a Men's Retreat from Friday, October 10, to Saturday, October 11. We will spend a great night at Camp Kirchenwald on Friday, and then on Saturday head to Lebanon to work on a local Thrivent-sponsored Habitat for Humanity house. Men of all ages (including youth!) are welcome. Contact Pastor Rob Myallis (Zion's Jonestown), rev.rob@comcast.net, or 865-3652. Cost: $25/person. If this cost limits your interest, let us know.
October 27
LARC Day of Dialogue
Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg
The speaker for this event will be Massimo Faggioli, PhD, Assistant Professor of Theology University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis/St. Paul MN. The topic will be the 50th Anniversary of the Vatican II Decree on Ecumenism. The morning will focus on a brief historical overview of the Council. The afternoon talk will cover the document. Click here for registration information.
October 30
Preaching Perspectives: From Cow Stall to Cosmos: Christ, Light for the World
Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Rev. Dr. Pamela Cooper-White, Ben G. & Nancye Clapp Gautier Professor of Pastoral Theology, Care & Counseling, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia, and
The Rev. Michael Cooper-White, President, Gettysburg Seminary
See detailed schedules, times and registration information at http://www.ltsg.edu/Lifelong-Learners/Preaching-Perspectives or contact Michelle Carlson atmcarlson@LTSG.edu.
November 10
Witness in Common: An Exploration of Full Communion Agreements
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill, PA
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This event will explore our Full Communion Agreements and how they are impacting our common witness as the missional Church. The plenary speaker is the Very Rev. Dr. Tom Ferguson, former ecumenical officer, the Episcopal Church. Bishop James S. Dunlop, Lower Susquehanna Synod, ELCA, will preside at worship, and Bishop Peggy Johnson, Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, United Methodist Church, will preach. Click here for a save-the-date card/bulletin insert.
November 13-15
The Abundant Life: Empowering Youth as Agents of Change
Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ
Young people deepen their faith through living it, and The Abundant Life is about how youth ministers can empower their youth as agents of change. Participants will engage leading philanthropists who want to help Christian youth make the world a better place. Three-day conference for only $90, meals included. Lodging available for $55 per night. Click here for more information and to register.
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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.
September 14
Rejoicing Spirits Worship
St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 30 W. Main St., New Kingstown
4:00 p.m. (pre-worship singing begins at 3:45 p.m.)
For more information, contact Rose Hlavac at sslcRejoicingSpirits@gmail.com or 717.258.5666.
September 17
"THE MATTS" Youth Center Opens and Celebrates 47th Anniversary
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 839 West Market St., York
The Center (for youth in grades six - 12) is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Fridays from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Registration for the year is $5. The MATTS offers basketball, arcade games, a lounge area with big screen TV, WIFI, pool tables, ping pong, air hockey, and snacks & beverages sold at cost.
September 20
"Hymn Styles and How to Play Them: Hymnody vis-a-vis Theology" with Dr. Karl Moyer
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Rd., Lancaster
9:00 - noon
Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Helping Hands Ministries
Camp Hill United Methodist Church, 417 S. 22nd Street, Camp Hill
4:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Helping Hands Ministries has been providing food, clothing, and other assistance to those in need in the Harrisburg area for 20 years. Helping Hands Ministries currently serves meals three days each week at St Michael's Lutheran Church in Harrisburg. The benefit meal will include all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner with meatballs, tossed salad, rolls, drinks, and ice cream bar. A gluten-free meal will be available, as will take-out service. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 3 through 12. Children ages 2 and under eat for free!
September 21
281st Anniversary Celebratory Liturgy and Lecture
Christ Lutheran Church, 29 South George Street, York
9:00 a.m.
The Reverend Dr. Nelson T. Strobert, retired Professor of Christian Education in the Paulssen-Hale Chair for Church and Society, and Director of Multicultural Studies at the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, will speak on the topic, "Another Cloud of Witnesses" at 9:00 a.m. in the parlor. Dr. Strobert will also preach at the 10:30 a.m. Eucharist.
Christ Lutheran Church, the oldest Lutheran Church west of the Susquehanna River, dates its beginning from the baptism of Maria Catharine Beyer on September 23, 1733.
The Reverend Dr. Alan J. Watt is the senior pastor of the congregation.
120th Anniversary Celebration
St. James Lutheran Church, 180 West Market Street, Hellam
10:30 a.m.
Click here for detailed information about the historic sanctuary and the celebratory liturgy.
Highspire Bicentennial Chorus Concert: Music from 1814 - 2014
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 240 Broad St., Highspire
3:00 p.m.
Evangelism Discussion Group
St. John's Lutheran Church, 44 W. Main Street, Shiremanstown
4:00 p.m.
Pastors and members from Trinity, Lemoyne, and St John, Shiremanstown, have been getting together to share thoughts and ideas about evangelism in our churches. We invite anyone else (clergy or lay) to come join us at our next meeting. For more information call Pastor Mike Seifried (761-5121) or e-mail him at pastors@stjohns1787.org
September 27
 "An Evening in Italy" with Italian Organist Andreas Toschi
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 839 W. Market Street, York
6:00 p.m.
A two-part recital on two unique organs, dinner, and dessert. This event is co-sponsored by the York Chapter of the American Guild of Organist. $40.00 per person, reservations required. Dinner will be served by the St. Matthew Youth Group with a portion of each ticket sale benefiting the group attending the 2015 ELCA National Youth Gathering in Detroit. Call 717-845-2721.
September 28
Pet Sunday
Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1398 Moulstown Rd. N, Hanover
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The event will be held rain or shine and will include a Blessing of the Pets, food, a pet costume contest, and many pet-related vendors. Also available for a small cost are pet pictures and rabies clinic. All are welcome! Click here for a flyer. Click here for a bulletin insert.
Queens Who Cook* Fundraiser for St. Barnabas Center
St. Paul Episcopal Church, 248 Seneca Street, Harrisburg
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Know any women who love to cook and share recipes for a good cause? Volunteer to cook and/or attend this event. Ticket are $20.00 for adults and teens. Children under 10 are free. For tickets and more information, call Carol Stevenson at 623-0335. Ticketw will be available at the door the day of the event.
*a talented woman with a big heart and a passion for serving others who loves to cook and would enjoy sharing her cooking talents
October 2
Golf Scramble
Tree 4 Hope will hold its 1st Annual Golf Scramble at the Colonial Country Club in Linglestown. Cost is $90 per golfer. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available. The proceeds from the event will help to purchase a new marimba for the children at Hogar Miguel Magone orphanage in Guatemala. Click on the link for more information and registration instructions
October 4
AGAPE Concert
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 130 Nittany Drive, Mechanicsburg
 7:30 p.m. (Covered Dish Dinner at 6:00 p.m.)
AGAPE is a hip hop artist who combines dancing, rap and storytelling to spread the message of God's love through Christ. AGAPE has been touring full time for 10 years "Spreading God's love through hip hop". He has a passion for young people and for helping them realize their worth and see themselves through Jesus' eyes. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. There will be a covered-dish and a chance to meet the artist before the concert. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and come meet Dave Scherer (AGAPE) before the concert. Contact Pastor Naomi Sease-Carriker at revcarriker@gmail.com for more information. Click here for a poster to share.
October 5
 Festival of Keyboards
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill
4:00 p.m.
Festival Of Keyboards is a grand concert of four pianos featuring Robert Holm, Jeffrey Bennett, Stephen Nielson and Jerry Anderson. The concert features sacred, classical and pop music and includes solos, duets and of course, the thrilling foursome together. Free Admission. Call 737-8635 for more information.
October 6-8
Archeological Dig at Trindle Spring Lutheran Church
Trindle Spring Lutheran Church will team with Dr. David Pettegrew, Messiah College Associate Professor of History, to conduct an archeological dig on the church grounds in an attempt to locate historical artifacts associated with the foundation of the original log church building, which was erected in 1765. Click here for complete details.
October 11
65th Annual Apple Butter Boil & Dutch Dinner
St. John (Barner's) Lutheran Church, 5 Barner Rd., Liverpool
In addition to homemade apple butter, there will be crafts and cookbooks. From 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. a dutch dinner will be served, and take-out is available. Click here for a flyer with complete information.
October 12
45th Annual York Metro Crop Walk for the Hungry
John Rudy Park
Click here to download a flyer. Click here to learn about the history of this event that got its start in York, PA!
October 18
Rusty Banks in Concert
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1905 Broad Street, East Petersburg
7:00 p.m.
Rusty Banks writes concert music for ballet, orchestra, wind ensemble, and other acoustic ensembles and designs pieces that use traditional performers, boomboxes, and video within dynamic audio/video installations. Besides composing and performing around the world, Rusty teaches guitar and other music courses at Franklin and Marshall College and Millersville University. The concert will include works by Bach, Villa Lobos and Tarrega as well as the premiere of Rusty's own new original work: "Creatures: Some Mythical" for guitar and electronic processing. A free-will offering will be collected to fund future concerts. Click here for a poster.
October 25
Beyond Hunger, Communities of Change: Heifer International
Manheim Farm Show Complex, 502 East Adele Avenue, Manheim
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Click here for a PDF flyer with complete information about the event.
REGISTER NOW for St. Mark's Nursery School (2, 3, and 4-year old classes). Call 717-671-4855. St. Mark's is located at 4200 Londonderry Rd, Harrisburg.
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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: Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Schuylkill, PA
Posted: 9/12/14
Position: Music Director
For complete job description, after September 14 follow the Music Director Position link at www.jerusalemlutheran.com . Send resume with salary requirements by September 30 to Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 252 Dock Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
Congregation: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Highspire
Posted: 9/4/14
Position: Part-time Organist
Play for one choir rehearsal and one church service weekly with occasional added services throughout the year. Knowledge of liturgy helpful. Candidates apply by sending a letter of interest and resume, with references, to JudithKinzman@yahoo.com by 9/30/14.
Congregation: St. Paul Lutheran Church, New Cumberland
Posted: 9/4/14
Position: Administrative Assistant, part-time
This position provides essential clerical, organizational, communication, and administration support to the Pastor and other staff on a part-time, hourly, set schedule. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent computer, organizational and interpersonal skills. Send a letter of interest and resume to James Fulkroad at fulkroadj@comcast.net or mail to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 530 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070, c/o James Fulkroad. Questions should be directed to the same email address. Apply by September 30, 2014.
Congregation: First Lutheran Church, New Oxford
Posted: 8/20/14
Position:
Organist/Choir Director
Organist/Choir director for two Sunday services using a two manual Mohler organ. Please send resume to First Lutheran Church, 200 Lincoln Way East, New Oxford, PA 17350.
Congregation: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, New Kingstown
Posted: 8/6/14
Position: Youth and Family Ministry Director
St. Stephen Lutheran Church is seeking applicants for the part-time position of Youth and Family Ministry Director. The applicant should have at least three years experience developing and directing youth ministries. The applicant should have a certified lay professional degree or certificate issued by an ELCA-approved religious school; or willing to obtain. A detailed job description is available on request or at the church web site, StStephenLC.org. Submit resume to Tom Burson, Personnel Committee, c/o St. Stephen Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 266, New Kingstown, PA 17072. It may also be emailed to employment@StStephenLC.org.
Congregation: Union Lutheran Church, York
Posted: 8/6/14
Position: Soprano Soloist
Union Lutheran Church is looking for a SOPRANO to serve as PAID SOPRANO SOLOIST & Section Leader for the Adult Choir. Choir sings traditional, classic, SATB choral music from September - Trinity Sunday. For more information and to schedule an audition (sing a solo of your choice), contact Director of Music: Jennifer Noel, at Union Lutheran Church, 408 W. Market St. York, PA 17401 @ 717-843-7897 or unionmusic@verizon.net.
Congregation: Advent Lutheran Church, York
Posted: 8/6/14
Position: Part-time Secretary (2 Positions)
Due to upcoming retirements, Advent Lutheran Church has immediate opening for two part-time Church Secretaries. These positions will perform routine clerical and administrative support to the Pastors, Church Council and church office. These positions offer a flexible work schedule of 15-30 hours per week. The successful candidates will possess strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, well developed inter-personal skills, strong organization and prioritization skills and be detail oriented. Must possess the ability and desire to work independently and as a member of a team. Qualified candidates may submit a resume, including salary requirements to: Advent Lutheran Church, 1775 E. Market Street, York, PA 17402 or advent@comcast.net.
Congregation: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hametown
Posted: 8/6/14
Position: Part-time Sexton
Call the church office at 717-235-1841 for more information or click here.
Congregation: Zion Lutheran Church, York
Posted: 7/17/14
Position: Traditional Music Director
Zion Lutheran Church is looking to fill the position of Traditional Music Director. The position would be part-time 20 hours a week; hourly rate would be determined based on education and experience. For more details go to http://www.zionyork.org/staff-contact-page/zion-employment-opportunities/or visit our synod's website. If you have strong skills in the above and are looking to join a dedicated staff and exciting congregation submit your resume by August 11, 2014 to the attention of Denise Moyer, Parish Administrator, via mail (Zion Lutheran Church, 2215 Brandywine Lane, York, PA 17404) or E-Mail: dmoyer@zionyork.org. Zion Lutheran Church is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Congregation: Trinity Lutheran Church, Steelton
Posted: 7/16/14
Position: Director of Music
This is a part-time position (approx 18 hours) and includes preparation and playing of the organ/piano in Sunday morning worship as well as special services (e.g. Ash Wednesday, Christmas Eve, etc), and direction of the sanctuary choir and chime choir. Additionally, the director of music may be asked to accompany for weddings and funerals. Trinity holds one service on Sunday morning at 10:15 a.m. For a complete job description or to apply, contact
trinitysteelton@yahoo.com.
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