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More Stories from "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday
 "Hey, want some vegetables?" Pastor Bob Ierien asked a man walking his dog past the community garden outside St. James Lutheran Church, Lebanon, on God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday. The man left with a bag of carrots, tomatoes and other fresh produce. Tending to the outreach garden was just one of the activities offered by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Lebanon) and the four congregations of the Lebanon Lutheran Cooperative Ministry, of which St. James is one. Among other projects, volunteers also packed school and health kits for LWR, volunteered at the Lebanon County Humane Society shelter, did yard work for older members of the community and cleaned up neighborhood streets and parks. 
Above: Jessie Green sorts produce in the community garden outside St. James, Lebanon.
Right: Volunteers at St. Luke, Shaefferstown, with some of the clothing items they collected for the needy.
The community at St. Luke, Shaefferstown, kept the needy in mind for its celebration, raffling off baskets of specialty items to benefit a community food program. The congregation also gathered more than 1,000 items of clothing for people who showed up for a community meal. Unclaimed items were taken to a clothing bank.
 Kirchenwald was the destination for members of "the Swatara Creek Lutheran Community," an emerging fellowship among Holy Trinity, Hershey; Saint John, Hoernerstown; Saint Paul, Sand Hill; Shells, Grantville; Zion, Hummelstown; and Zion, Union Deposit. They did lots of work, including cleaning out cabins, painting, doing yard work and gardening.
Left: To help spark conversation about the Middle East, David Whitenack of St. Paul ordered a T-shirt with the logo in Arabic.
Right: Bishop Jim Dunlop works in the garden at Kirchenwald. Mt. Eden Lutheran Church in Quarryville worshiped outside, and members brought offerings of fresh fruit and vegetables for the local food bank. "We had pears, apples, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, corn, apples, watermelon, and peaches," Pastor Traci Glover said. "The food bank was greatly appreciative of the produce!"
Mea Culpa: In last week's Carings & Sharings, we misspelled former Bishop Carol Hendrix last name as Hendricks. Our apologies for the error! Thank goodness Lutherans are grounded in grace.
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Conversations with the Bishop 2014
 Bishop Dunlop is on the road again and coming to a congregation near you. This year, in addition to bringing you news about events and happenings across our synod, Bishop Dunlop will be leading a study on the ELCA document "The Use and the Means of Grace" and facilitating a conversation about communion practices in the ELCA and how that informs who we are as Lutheran Christians.
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has asked the congregations and rostered leaders of the ELCA to engage in a vigorous conversation about this document in response to a resolution at the Churchwide Assembly in 2013 that asked the ELCA to re-think communion practices. There is a task force working on resources, but congregations are asked to grapple with some of these important issues surrounding the sacrament of Holy Communion. A great place to start is with "The Use of the Means of Grace." You can find this document on the ELCA website here as a downloadable PDF and additional resources for study at www.elca.org/worship. Join Bishop Dunlop at one of this year's Conversations to discuss this central issue of our faith and practice.
Sunday October 19
Trinity Lutheran Church, 132 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 20
St. John's Lutheran Church, 175 East Main Street, New Freedom
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Additional locations and dates are forthcoming for December and January. (Photo: khrawlings, Creative Commons)
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GLOBAL NEWS & CONNECTIONS
 Boots on the Ground!
Do you know where the money goes when we as individuals or as Lower Susquehanna Synod congregations make donations to Lutheran Disaster Response International? Lutherans wish to respond generously to global emergencies when we become aware of them, yet often we do not know the best avenue to get our funds where the need is most critical, and we wonder how effective our giving really is.
Well, guess what? When you give to organizations such as Lutheran Disaster Response International and Lutheran World Relief (LWR), you can be assured that your generosity is making an immediate difference. For example, LWR already has "boots on the ground" in the response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. The Ebola outbreak has already resulted in 2,288 deaths in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, a roughly 50% mortality out of the 4,269 cases of victims infected with this virus.
Lutherans have long made a difference in Liberia. In fact, both the Curran and Phebe hospitals were established in Liberia in the 1920's by the Lutheran Church. The Phebe Hospital is the largest public health facility in Liberia. Today, both facilities are right in the middle of this epidemic and struggling to maintain effective staffing.
In August the ELCA gave $10,000 in humanitarian assistance to the Lutheran Church in Liberia, including personal protective equipment, allowing the medical staff to be protected from the virus as they care for victims. This money was given through the Lutheran Disaster Response International to the Lutheran Church in Liberia.
The facilities that give the care, established by the Lutheran Church, ARE already present in these countries. Donations we give go to where the need is. Remember the global mission field in your giving.
Photo credit: ŠEC/ECHO/Jean-Louis Mosser, on Flickr.com
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.
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. Thanks this week to Jim Druckenbrod for the "Boots on the Ground" article. Jim is a member of our synod's Global Missions Committee.
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Youth Mission Trip to Philadelphia Makes Lasting Impact
Story by Isabelle Frye and video by Addy Fry
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Philadelphia Broad Street Mission Trip 2014
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This past July, a handful of us from St. Luke Lutheran, Chambersburg, embarked on a mission trip in inner city Philadelphia with a program called Broad Street Ministry. Going into it, I had no idea what to expect. I knew we would be helping people and the community but that was about it. So I showed up with an air mattress and an open mind. Throughout the week, we teamed up with a number of service organizations including Manna, which creates meals for terminal illness patients and their families. We also visited several child care, education, and spiritual enrichment programs like Beacon Church and St. James School.
The work that hit me the hardest was when we joined several people experiencing homelessness and sold newspapers written by these people called One Step Away. It is a more dignified way for people experiencing homelessness to earn even a small profit to survive off of. As we stood on the street corners of our city of brotherly love and sisterly affection, I became thoroughly appalled as hundreds of people walked past us without a second glance and even more astonished at those who retorted with insensitive remarks. This opened my eyes more fully upon the grave problems that face our country and unfortunately the entire world.
Those of us who are fortunate enough to have things that we want refuse to acknowledge those with less or to think about how much better their day would be if we simply smiled at them. Our new friends at Broad Street Ministry truly put hard work and love into what they do to better our world. I hope that there will be a day that this kind of dedication spreads globally and the struggle that many people are faced with can finally diminish and everyone can be accepted as they are rather than anyone feeling as though they should change. God made each and every one of us just how he intended and we should fulfill that image in His name.
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Youth from Trinity, Mount Joy, and Trinity, Chambersburg, also traveled to Broad Street Ministry this summer. Be sure to check out this video from the youth at Trinity, Mount Joy! You'll be inspired.
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Good Shepherd Members Provide 100 Mosquito Nets to Combat Malaria
 Lutherans at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Liverpool put their hands to work on Sunday, September 7, to raise money for the Malaria Campaign. The number of mosquitoes on congregation's mosquito net display increased by 100 on that day. The congregation held a Fall Fest which included a yard sale, craft table, food stand and free games for all the kids. The event and the congregation's hard work raised $1,005.07 for their malaria campaign. That's 100 mosquito nets and 100 families who will sleep easier and without worry about this disease.
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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)
Why is it so many congregations seem to be stuck in neutral -- unable to move forward as times change and the world rushes past? Andy Stanley from North Point Community Church addresses this and has "tough love" wisdom for pastors and church leaders. This challenging video from ChurchLeaders.com is worth watching and discussing with colleague groups, conference gatherings and your congregation council.
The next "Brown Bag Leadership Lunch" will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 9 in the cafeteria at our Synod Office in Harrisburg. 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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...prayers for the family of Edna A. Caruana, mother of Pastor Barbara A. Caruana (Trinity, Wrightsville). Mrs. Caruana died on Holy Cross Day, September 14, 2014, at Moravian Manor. Memorial services will be held on Monday, September 22, 2014, at 5:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Moravian Manor.
...prayers for the family of Robert Jenkins Brumbaugh, father of Pastor Deborah Brumbaugh (Mt. Zion, Boiling Springs). Mr. Brumbaugh died Thursday, September 11, 2014. A memorial service will be held at the family's convenience. ...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 Pastor David Delong (Mt. Carmel, Hanover), 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.
Sign Up Today for Mission Interpreter Training!
Do you love to tell the "old, old story" or at least wish you felt more comfortable sharing your faith with others? Join us on Saturday, September 27, for Mission Interpreter Training at our Synod Office (900 S. Arlington Avenue, Harrisburg). In just one morning, you'll be better equipped to tell others what God has done and is doing. If you're interested in attending, email Pastor Richard Jorgensen at rjorgensen@lss-elca.org.
Boundary Training for Rostered Leaders and Professional Ministry Workers
Three workshops are planned across our synod this year so that rostered leaders and professional ministry workers receive the necessary training and education hours required by many church insurance policies and by our synod guidelines. All leaders should complete this workshop at least once every three years. Attendance at one of these events is expected. To register, call Cathy Deitrich at 717-652-1852, ext. 104 or e-mail her at cdeitrich@lss-elca.org. There is no charge for the training. A free-will offering will be collected to defray lunch costs.
Saturday, November 1
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 20 Franklin St., Biglerville
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 15
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3700 Rutherford St., Harrisburg
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 14
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 750 Greenfield Rd., Lancaster
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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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Visit our synod website for specific details about each event!
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 25
Renewing the Church from the Inside Out: A Day with Dave Daubert
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 839 W. Market St., York
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This event is for rostered leaders and congregational lay leaders and will be held Saturday, October 25, 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. Registration closes October 7 at midnight.
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 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 Rev. 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 23
2014 Capitol All-Stars Charity Softball Game
Metro Bank Park, City Island, Harrisburg
5:30 p.m.
Join your LAMPa friends and help "hit a home run against hunger." Proceeds from the second annual event - which pits lawmakers in an East-vs-West game - benefit Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger Free Pennsylvania. Last year, more than 50 lawmakers participated, raising nearly $63,000. This year, more than 70 legislators have signed on, and the competition is heating up! Come out of a good time and take a swing at hunger! For more information and to bid on auction items, visit CapitolAllStars.com.
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
Feeding the 15,000 Meal-Packing Event
Mannsville Lutheran Church, 2944 Mannsville Rd., Elliottsburg
9:00 a.m.
As part of worship, the congregation plans to pack 15,000 nutritionally complete macaroni and cheese meals for distribution to regional food banks. Outreach, Inc. will help facilitate this event. All are welcome to worship and serve.
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. Tickets 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
Church Women United Special Program:
Human Trafficking Event with Lynn Kolb of Transport for Christ
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 947 N. George St., York
4:15 p.m. Soup and Sandwich Supper followed by 5:00 celebration program
Please r.s.v.p. by September 19 for the meal only to Cathy Smith, oxsmith@verizon.net or 717-316-0127.
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 is 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
St. Francis Blessing of the Animals
Christ Lutheran Church, 125 East High St., Elizabethtown
9:00 a.m.
Meet in the churchyard. Offerings of paper towels and dog and cat food will be received for the Humane League.
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 9
Vocal Ensemble Concert
Christ Lutheran Church, 125 East High St., Elizabethtown
7:00 p.m.
LYRA, from St. Petersburg, Russia, will present sacred music of the Russian Orthodox Church as well as traditional Russian folk songs. This four-person ensemble will sing unaccompanied in the traditional Orthodox style. There is no charge for the concert, although a free-will offering will be received to defray the costs of the group.
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!
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.
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.
 November 1
Meal-Packing Event Sponsored by Youth Encounter
Solomon's Lutheran Church, 4856 Wayne Rd., Chambersburg
3:00 p.m.
Bishop Dunlop will lead a brief worship service with the Captive Free East Coast Team to start the event. All ages are welcome to participate. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Thrivent Brown Bag Program. Monetary donations to help offset the cost of the 14,400 Meals to be packed are also welcome. For more information call Sharon Hardel at 717-263-8156.
November 2
SERRV Fair Trade Fair - sponsored by St. Luke Women of the ELCA
St. Luke Lutheran Church, East Main Street, Schaefferstown, PA
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Gift items, fair trade chocolate, coffee and other assorted food items.
Come early for the best selection! All profits from sales will be donated to Lutheran World Relief.
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
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