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A Final Round-Up from "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday
Good news from across our synod about "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday activities and projects continues to pour in. Congregations partnered with one another, with social service and
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Zion (Enola) Lutherans hopped, skipped, and jumped to help the hung
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relief agencies, and with local non-profits to make a real difference in creative and much-needed ways.
Zion (Enola) held a Hop-Skip-Jump for Hunger event to benefit New Hope Ministry's weekend "Power Pack" food program for local school students. Sponsored by the congregation's Christian Education Committee, youthful and youthfully-minded children and adults participated in games that involved hopping, skipping, and jumping. The congregation also sold hot and cold sandwiches and some mighty fine desserts. A good time was had by all!
St. Paul's (Broadway) in Hanover collected soap and shampoo and other items for personal hygiene. These essential items totaled over 75 pounds were donated to New Hope Ministries Food Pantry in Hanover. The congregation also collected towels , toothbrushes , combs, nail clippers and soap to make 60 Personal Care kits for distribution globally by Lutheran World Relief.
Big Spring United and Zion Lutheran Churches (Newville) worked together to complete a number of community projects--everything from gardening to painting--to help make their community a brighter and less hungry place.
Luther Memorial (York) held a Blood Drive on Wednesday, September 24, in the church parking lot as part of their commitment to God's Work. Our Hands.
 Canadochly Lutheran Church (York) is holding their "God's Work. Our Hands" event this Saturday (9/27) in the form of a Community Day with a range of activities for neighbors near and far, including a Blessing of the Animals at 1:00 p.m., games, pumpkin painting, a prayer tent, and more. On Sunday, the congregation will worship outside at 10:00 a.m. and then host a community meal. Join them from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The church is located at 4921 E. Prospect Rd. in York.
Thanks to all our Lower Susquehanna Synod congregations who participated this year! Together we are doing God's work using our hands, feeding the hungry as we have been fed by Christ.
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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.
Thursday, December 4
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1000 North Front Street, Liverpool
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21
Christ Lutheran Church, 30 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Janurary 25
Zion Lutheran Church, 1905 Broad St., East Petersburg
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
(Photo: khrawlings, Creative Commons)
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GLOBAL NEWS & CONNECTIONS
Lutheran Disaster Response Asks for our Help
Last week, Jim Druckenbrod wrote a wonderful article about how Lutherans are working on the ground to combat the Ebola Virus outbreak in West Africa. This week we received a request from the Rev. Dan Rift, who some of you will remember as our Churchwide Representative at this year's Synod Assembly. Please consider making a gift designated to help with this growing humanitarian disaster in addition to your regular offering this Sunday. Click here for a bulletin insert. Pastor Rift writes:
In the past several months, the Ebola outbreak has claimed thousands of lives. The virus has spread rapidly, and with no approved vaccine and a high fatality rate, the World Health Organization is now calling it "one of the world's most lethal diseases." Ebola has spread to multiple countries, the hardest hit being Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.
In addition to health care, one of the most urgent needs is food. As people in affected areas are quarantined to their homes, towns are being shut down to limit the spread of the disease and people are not able to work, harvest crops or purchase food. The shipment of food has also stopped because people from other countries fear contracting the virus."
"We need food," says the Rev. D. Jensen Seyenkulo, bishop of the Lutheran Church in Liberia. "There is a saying now: 'If we don't die of Ebola, we will die of starvation.'"
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The Ebola crisis needs your help: Lutheran Disaster Response
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You can help. Your gifts to the Ebola Outbreak Response will be used, 100 percent, to assist those impacted by this crisis. Our partners and companion churches have requested our help in responding to the outbreak with food distributions, shipment of personal protective equipment, training health workers, outreach through education about prevention, and construction of an isolation unit at Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing in Liberia.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and its predecessor church have walked with the people of Liberia for more than 150 years. Our long-standing relationship with our companions in Liberia and Sierra Leone provides a strong foundation to respond holistically to the needs of those who are suffering and living with the threat of Ebola.
Thank you for your prayers, your partnership and your gifts.
Sincerely,
The Rev. Daniel Rift
Director, ELCA World Hunger and Disaster Appeal
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.
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 Winterfest to Feature Theme "Hungry"
Winterfest, the annual synod senior high and young adult event is scheduled for January 2-4, 2015, at the Lancaster Host Resort. Registration opens online on October 1, 2014. We are loading updated resources for congregations including bulletin inserts, flyers and registration gathering information for youth and families, and will have all of these available on our website by September 26: http://www.lss-elca.org/youth-family/events/winterfest/. Please help us promote and encourage participation in this faithful and fun annual gathering!
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"Sundae Sunday" Gives Thanks for Companion Congregation Support
St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Lancaster held a "Sundae Sunday" on September 7, 2014. Sponsored by the Tanzania Mission Committee (TMC), free ice cream sundaes complete with hot  fudge, syrups, peanuts, sprinkles and whipped cream, were served after Sunday School and every Worship Service that day. Holding bowls of their favorite ice cream flavor and toppings, congregants enjoying ice cream could be seen happily milling about the narthex.
Why serve free ice cream?? TMC just wanted to say "THANK YOU"!! Over the past seven years the members of St. Peter's and Word of Life Lutheran Church have supported Busoka Lutheran Church, the orphans and Busoka Village through prayers, monetary donations, quilts, sweaters, items for our yard sale, cookie baking for the annual cookie walk and other fund raisers. Monies sent to Busoka have provided the orphans with uniforms, school supplies, testing fees, tuition for more advanced studies and special dinners. In addition members of Busoka Lutheran Church received a power tiller and equipment, diesel fuel, trailer and banana and cacao plants. What better way to say "THANK YOU" to our congregation for all their caring and support than with ice cream?!!
Is your congregation interested in partnering with one of the congregations in the Konde Diocese, our Companion Synod? Visit our synod website and look for updated information coming soon! This is a great way to learn, share, and grow together.
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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)
Habits are Key to Transformative Leadership
Our church is facing unprecedented challenges that asks more of our leaders than ever before, but many of us were never trained or prepared to serve God's people in the 21st century's emerging environment. Transformative leadership seeks to help by teaching us how to change ourselves first -- adopting new activities, committing to new habits that can help us form new, better, more appropriate mindsets. This article from Duke Divinity School provides an overview.
The article introduces the topic of our next Brown Bag Leadership Lunch, set for Oct. 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Lunchroom of the Synod Offices, 900 Arlington Avenue S, Harrisburg. Rob Blezard , Assistant to the Bishop, will lead the discussion. Bring a lunch.
To get to the lunchroom from the lobby of the Synod Office's main entrance, follow the corridor that goes off to the left. Just before the end, take the stairway at the left. On the ground floor, the lunchroom will be on your left.
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...prayers for the family of Eva M. Borger, mother of Marilyn Reed (wife of Pastor Ed Reed, St. John, Stewartstown), who died September 22. Services were held today at Christ Lutheran in Freemansburg, PA.
...continued prayers for the families of Edna A. Caruana, mother of Pastor Barbara A. Caruana (Trinity, Wrightsville), Robert Jenkins Brumbaugh, father of Pastor Deborah Brumbaugh (Mt. Zion, Boiling Springs), 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 of joy and thanksgiving for the safe arrival of Frederick Ronald Northridge, son of Pastors Jason and Amy Northridge, who was born September 16 at Harrisburg Hospital. Freddie weighs 10 pounds, 7 ounces and is 21.5 inches.
...prayers for peace, healing and hope for Pastor Martin Zimmann (Trinity, Mechanicsburg), Janice Cromer (wife of Pastor Douglas Cromer, retired), 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 the new Ruth's Harvest program that got underway last week in Gettysburg. Pictured are volunteers Christ Lutheran Church sorting food that went into backpacks to help provide weekend nourishment for more than 100 children. St. James Lutheran Church and other ecumenical partners are working together to make this project a success. We pray for all of the feeding programs across our Lower Susquehanna Synod and give thanks for the difference being made.
...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.
Rostered Leaders Wellness Retreat Registration Opens
Looking for a way to beat those winter blahs? Want to enjoy a time of renewal that will help you integrate faith and help? Sign up now for "Renewing our Spirits: Jesus' Spirituality as a Model of Wholeness" at the Hotel Hershey, February 2-3, 2015. Click here for a flyer with details. Click here to register. This retreat is subsidized by the Portico Health Assessment rebate and Thrivent Financial.
 Discounted Rate and Free Shipping for One Synod. One Book. Available Now!
Hearts & Minds Bookstore in Dover is offering an extremely generous discount for Finding God in a Bag of Groceries, the first book in our One Synod. One Book. reading program. The normal retail cost is $15.99, but they are offering copies at $13.00 (for 1-4 copies), and $12 for 5 or more with FREE shipping. They expect the books to arrive in about two weeks. If you'd like to take advantage of this great offer, contact Cathy Deitrich at 717-652-1852, ext. 104, or e-mail her at cdeitrich@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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 Opportunities for Education...
Visit our synod website for specific details about each event!
September 27
Annual Spiritual Care Training Program
Pinnacle Health Community Campus, 4300 Londonderry Rd,
Harrisburg
(Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital, Conference Rooms 1, 2, & 3, second floor)
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (lunch included)
Pat Fosarelli, M.D. D.Min. is the keynote speaker. Dr. Fosarelli is is assistant professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as well as professor of spirituality and practical theology and assistant dean at the Ecumenical Institute of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary and University. The morning event focuses on poverty, homelessness, and the faith community. The afternoon event addresses domestic violence and how the faith community can respond. The event is free. RSVP to Janet Anderson at 782-5220 or janderson@pinnaclehealth.org. Click here for a flyer with more details. The event is sponsored by the Pinnacle Health Pastoral Care Department and the FCHC.
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 27-30
Fall Academy: Reforming! From Conflict to Communion and Reconciliation
Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary, 61 Seminary Ridge
Join us for a day or two, or the entire week for a feast of lectures, presentations, workshops, with worship, cultural and spiritually enriching activities for students, lay learners, alumni/ae, inquiring discerning future seminarians and more. Speakers include Susan Wood, Christine Helmer, Eero Huovinen, Elina Vuola, along with Gettysburg Seminary's Brooks Schramm and Kirsi Stjerna. It includes Luther Colloquy, Preaching Perspectives, Table Talks, blessing of the new bell tower, and more. Early Bird deadline is September 30. Visit www.ltsg.edu/fallacademy for detailed schedule, more information or to download registration.
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.
Check out the many education offerings at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA. Events and conferences are sponsored by the Leadership Institute. Click here to visit their website for a complete listing.
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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 26-28
CALM5 Habitat Build
Faith United Lutheran Church, 357 Walnut St., Denver
CALM5 (Faith United, Mellingers, Muddy Creek, St. Paul Adamstown, and Swamp Lutheran) churches are ready to start their 5th build. Friday September 26th we do the preparation and cutting of wood. Breakfast is 7:00 a.m. Saturday September 27th with actual construction starting 8:00 a.m. followed by lunch. On Sunday, a blessing and dedication of the structure will be held 1:00 p.m. and then panels loaded on a truck for transportation to York Habitat for Humanity. You're invited to come swing a hammer or study this ministry possibility.
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.
St. Francis Service and Blessing of the Pets
St. John (Barner's) Lutheran Church, 5 Barner Rd., Liverpool
Join us in the grove for a service in remembrance of Saint Francis, Renewer of the Church, which will include the blessing of pets. All people and pets are welcome. Pets should be leashed or in carriers. All are welcome to join us for this fun service.
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
Blessing of the Animals
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 201 W. Louther St., Carlisle
The Animal Blessing will be held in the side parking lot, weather permitting, or in Stock Hall, in case of rain. All animals great or small are welcome at this service. All animals must be on leashes or in cages so we have harmony among the ranks. Each animal will receive an individual blessing and a special blessing charm for their collar. For more information call Patti in the church office at 243-2319 or Holly at 243-8395.
 Festival of Keyboards
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut St., 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.
Rejoicing Spirits Worship
St. Luke Lutheran Church, 2795 Luther Dr., Chambersburg
4:00 p.m.
For more information contact Jamie Trotty, Rejoicing Spirits Coordinator, at rejoicingspirits@saintlukechambersburg.org or call the church office at 717-261-1213.
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 8
Mitch McVicker in Concert
Zion Lutheran Church, 2215 Brandywine Lane, York
7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $6.50 in advance and $8.00 at the door.
Mitch McVicker's 1300 concerts and nine albums have taken him to 49 states and 12 countries in 15 years. Inspired by Jesus' teachings that the Kingdom of God does not lie on the surface, Underneath, is the most connected group of songs McVicker has released to date. McVicker's self-produced Underneath is the deep-lyric, folk-rock his loyal listeners have come to expect.
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 10
2nd Annual Memory Cafe
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut St., 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 Care Partners and anyone who is concerned about memory loss problems. Sharing a meal in the familiar surroundings of a church setting offers comfort, support, and important social interaction in a safe, loving environment. For more information call 717-649-7919 or e-mail Donna Sprowls at sprowlsd@aol.com. Registration is limited to the first 50 people. Click here to download a flyer. The Memory Café at Trinity, Camp Hill, is one more way Lower Susquehanna Synod Lutherans are feeding others as we have been fed by Christ. A good meal, God's love, and the care of neighbors nourishes body, mind, and spirit.
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 (a disABILITIES Ministry)
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
St. Stephen's 44th annual Apple Festival
St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 30 W. Main St., New Kingstown
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us for lunch for our renowned homemade Beef BBQ and Beef Veggie Soup, Hot Dogs, Hot Sausage and lots of desserts! Eat in and take some home for a loved one or homebound neighbor. Be sure to purchase some of our homemade Apple Butter, homemade pies, dumplings, and breads to take home and to share with your family, friends and neighbors. Musical entertainment, and craft vendors on-site. Don't miss our spirited bidding at the Quilt Auction to close out the event after lunch. 100% of proceeds benefit needy families in our local community! Click here for a flyer.
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.
Third 3rd of Life: Issues in Aging
Zion Lutheran Church, 85 Brandt Blvd., Landisville
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
This series, sponsored by Zion's Stephen Ministry Team, begins on Saturday, October 25 and continues through November 22. Click here for a brochure with detailed information. There is no charge for this five-week series; all who are dealing with aging issues, including family and caregivers, are welcome.
 October 26
SIMPLE GIFTS in Concert
First Lutheran Church, 21 S. Bedford St., Carlisle
3:00 p.m.
This award-winning duo plays American and international ethnic folk music on an impressive array of twelve instruments. Well-known for their warm, personal, and enthusiastic stage presence, they combine tradition with innovation, creating some of the finest arrangements in folk music today. Songs will include lively Irish jigs, down-home American reels, Eastern European Jewish music, Gypsy melodies, and Balkan dance tunes. The concert sponsored by Fine Arts at First and is free to all. A freewill offering will be received. For more information, contact the church, 717-249-3310, or visit www.simplegiftsmusic.com.
 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.
November 16 The Grove Coffeehouse #15 (Located in the Grove Activity Building behind the church) Salem Lutheran Church, 99 York Rd., Jacobus 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.) Join us to hear Dan and Lauren Smith in concert. Tickets are $5. Snacks, drinks, and desserts will be provided. Order tickets by 11/9 by calling 717-428-2811. Email annlyons@verizon.net for more information.
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.
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