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WORSHIP at
10:30 am
October 2019
Church Staff Reverend Allison
Spooner
Pastor
Caleb Flick
Director of Music
Ministries
Wanda Beaver
Associate of Music
Ministries
Debbie Kissinger
Office Administrator
Carolyn Frischkorn
Financial Secretary George Hope
Treasurer Joe Sponaugle
Custodian
Faith Immanuel
Presbyterian Church
1801 Colonial Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-545-4631
www.lifeinfaith.org
Life in Faith Faith Immanuel Presbyterian Church strives to share God’s love by
cultivating community, caring for creation, and fostering creativity.
-Proposed Mission Statement of Faith Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Outdoor Worship and Picnic
Welcoming New Members
“Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket, or under a bed, and not on a stand?”
- Mark 4:34 (NRSV)
When I was a little kid, one of the things that was guaranteed to elicit groans
and complaining was PBS pledge week. My favorite shows (Arthur and Sesame
Street at the time) would be interrupted so that public television could beg the
grown ups to send money to support them. As an adult, I understand the
importance of the fundraising they were doing, but to be honest, I still hate
pledge week. For most of us, the word stewardship is just a “churchy” way of saying “pledge
week”. The church has associated that word with making financial commitments
for so long that I fear we have forgotten what stewardship is actually about. To be a steward is to be one who cares for, tends to, and cultivates. Reflecting
on stewardship requires us to ask ourselves how we are caring for the gifts God
has given us: starting with the gift of life itself. How do we use our energy? How
do we allocate our time? Are we helping one another to flourish and thrive? Are
we responding to the gift God has given us in Christ? Are we using the re-
sources God has given us in ways that will bring light and life to those around
us? Or are we intent on illuminating the inside of a basket, as Jesus so comically
puts it in Mark 4: 34? By limiting our thoughts about stewardship to financial resources and planning
the annual budget, we have trivialized the concept. Rather than an interruption
to the regularly scheduled programming, the concept of stewardship aids us in
discerning how we can best respond to God’s call in our daily lives. It is integral to our day to day lives as Christians. It is also integral to the life of Faith Immanuel Presbyterian Church. How do we
continue to do the work of the Church in a world that has so quickly and per-
manently changed? How will Faith Immanuel adapt to the ever changing world of
the 21st Century? We begin by thinking about our role as stewards of the good
news of Christ’s love for all the world. This month we will focus on stewardship in worship. And yes, we will make
pledges and plan the annual budget, but this stewardship month will be about a
lot more than that. As we budget, we will seek to keep our eyes focused on why
this church community means so much to us. We will cultivate gratitude for
God’s abundance and renew our sense of purpose as stewards of the gospel of
Christ. Yours in Christ, Rev. Allison Spooner
SESSION
Class of 2020
Barb Dugan
Rose Jewell-Jordan
Jackie Webb
Class of 2021
Linda Graham
Mike Legg
Ginny Stimmel
Class of 2022
Shirley Cleaver
Gail Diefenderfer
Randy Knapp
Clerk of Session
Norm Diefenderfer
DEACONS
Class of 2020
Bob Dash
Barb Hablett
Anita Klaboe
Class of 2021
Carol Gangwish
Mickey Hoffman
SuAnn Tucci
Class of 2022
Wendell Jordan
Shirley McLaren
Gary Souders
MISSION COMMITTEE NEWS
Thank you to everyone who donated paper products and/or money to HANNA’s Pantry
for the month of September!!
CROP Hunger Walk: Mark your calendars for the Crop Walk on Sunday,
October 20, 2019.
CROP Hunger Walks are interfaith hunger education and fundraising events spon-
sored by Church World Service (CWS) and organized by CWS local offices across
the U.S.
Sign up to be a walker or contribute to someone who is walking. Materials will be
in the gathering space soon!
PLEASE don’t forget about Faith Immanuel’s Ongoing Mission Projects!
See Anita Klaboe or Sue Dinges to buy Giant Gift Cards to support the church.
Bring in canned goods or packaged products to church and drop them in the bin
labeled for the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank.
Donate personal care items for Downtown Daily Bread. To volunteer to
serve at DDB contact Barb Dugan at bdugan3208@verizon.net or use the sign-up
sheet in the Welcome Center.
Donate gently used clothing to CommunityAid. The donation box is in the church
parking lot.
__________________________________________________________
The Mission Committee Welcomes Your Input! See any of the mission members
with your comments/questions. Mission Committee members include Lori
Beamer, Barb Dugan, Billie Hawk, Linda and Keith Graham, Bob MacIntyre, and
Ken Zimmerman.
October 27, 2019
Potluck Luncheon following Worship
Ham will be provided—Bring a side dish to share
(Watch for the sign-sheet in the Welcome Center)
MUSIC NOTES Caleb Flick
Music
At
Faith Immanuel
Chancel Choir
Wednesday evenings
at 6:30 pm
Bells of Faith
Immanuel
Wednesday evenings
at 8:00 pm
Fall has officially begun and the weather becomes cooler. We look forward to
the change of seasons and the time of harvest. We are grateful for all that has
begun in September, and look forward to all of the exciting music and worship
opportunities this October! Did you know there will be harps at the Blessing of
the Animals? The Bell Choir will soon be returning, and on October 27, Conse-
cration Sunday, the Vintage Brass, soprano Tammy Black, and clarinetist Steve
Christ return with pianists Wanda Beaver, Barb Buckingham, and I. Now in its
sixth year, this annual concert’s theme for 2019 will be “Suites and Treats!” with
a little musical something for every appetite. I do hope you’ll join us for these
special events!
__________________________________________________
CONSECRATION SUNDAY CONCERT
Suites & Treats
A Concert of Voice, Brass, Clarinet, Organ, Piano and Percussion
AT FAITH IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday, October 27, 2019
3:00 p.m.
The Vintage Brass, Percussionist Tim Rupert, Vocalist Tamara Black, Clarinetist
Steven Christ, along with Piano/Organ players, Caleb Flick, Barb Buckingham and Wanda Beaver, will combine their musical talents to present a concert at Faith
Immanuel Presbyterian Church at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2019. The
concert is open to the public with a free will offering during the program.
The program will include musical suites and various musical treats for the audi-
ence. You will hear George Gershwin’s famous piano feature, Concerto in F, as
performed by Caleb Flick and the combined ensemble. Tammy, Steve and Caleb
will also perform a combined piece by Franz Schubert, “The Shepherd on the
Rock”. Other featured pieces by the Vintage Brass will include “A Simple Song”
from the Bernstein Mass, “Saturday In The Park” and “Classical Gas” featuring
Barb on Piano. Tammy will be presenting “Vanilla Ice Cream” from Jerry Bock’s
“She Love Me”. You will also hear piano/ organ duets from Caleb and Wanda
along with Barb’s outstanding rendition of “You’ve Got A Friend in Me”. Barb
will also be introducing Scott Fields on Alto Saxophone to our program for her
arrangement of “Just The Way You Are”. Full combined selections will include
“You Raise Me Up” and “Ain’t We Got Fun”. In addition, there will be some
other surprise selections along the way!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
November
3—Worship
10—Stewardship
17—Outreach
24—Nurture
October
6—Deacons
13—Properties
20—Mission 27—Congregational
Life
WORSHIP SCHEDULES
LAY LEADERS
for October
6—Bub Manning
13—Jack Andren
20—Cheryl Caplan
27—Peggy Manning
USHERS
for October
6—Mickey Hoffman and Lori Beamer
13—Joe and Ginny Stimmel
20—George Hope and Paulina Marshall
27—Randy Knapp and Sue Skelly
December
1—Deacons
8—Properties
15—Mission 22—Congregational
Life
29—Worship
OCTOBER 16 AT 10:45 AM—PARLOR
October’s book is Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover.
November’s book is Louisa on the Front Lines by Samantha Seigle.
Questions, contact the church office at 717-545-4631.
Faith Immanuel
WEDNESDAY FAITHFUL
“All meals seasoned with love”
October 16 at 12:00 noon in Shaffer Hall
MENU:
Pork and Sauerkraut
Hot Dogs
Mashed Potatoes
Applesauce
Rolls-Beverages
Assorted Desserts
Sign up in the Welcome Center or call the church office by Monday,
October 14 to let Debbie know if you will be coming.
FAITHFUL
STITCHERS
led by Jackie Webb
meets the 2nd and
4th Tuesdays of each
month at 1:00 pm in
the library.
First responders and members of Faith Immanuel and Hope churches gathered for
worship on Sept. 8 under tents and on our Colonial Road lawn. More than 150
people were in attendance.
The First Responders Appreciation service, held near the commemorative date of
Sept. 11, included current and former police officers, firefighters, emergency medi-
cal personnel and their families from Lower Paxton and Susquehanna townships
and Community General Osteopathic Hospital.
Rev. James Stough, chaplain for firefighters in Dauphin county, offered prayers for
first responders and was assisted by Elder Rose Jewell-Jordan with a litany espe-
cially thanking and praying for those who keep our community safe and secure.
Rev. Allison Spooner, pastor of Faith and Hope churches, gave a sermon “To Be Fully Known and Seen” following scripture readings by Holly Dash, a former fire-
fighter, from I Corinthians and Lamentations.
Prelude and offertory music was played by pianist Matas Kazenauskas. Caleb Flick,
director of music ministries, provided piano for hymns.
Special guests Lowman Henry, chairman, Robin Lindsey and Norm Zoumas, Lower
Paxton Twp. supervisors, attended the service.
The service was followed by a picnic lunch with covered dishes and desserts from
both congregations was organized by the Congregational Life committee, chaired
by Shirley Cleaver, and a concert by the Lower Paxton Twp. Variety Band, di-
rected by Jim Milbrand. A cakewalk and Bingo was also held. Personalized certifi-
cates of appreciation were presented to first responders.
Additional thanks is extended to office administrator Debbie Kissinger for invita-
tions, certificates and bulletin; custodian Joe Sponaugle; sound specialist Sam
Shallcross; and Joe Stimmel and Terry Hack for visiting fire companies to encour-
age participation. Rose Jewell-Jordan and the worship and music committee; Ginny
Stimmel and the outreach committee; Mike Legg and the building and properties
committee as well as many others are also acknowledged.
A second First Responders service is planned for Sept. 13, 2020.
First Responders Appreciation Service
First
Responders Appreciation
Service
First
Responders
Appreciation
service
Blessing
of the
Animals
Do you have a companion, working or service animal? Do you have family,
friends, neighbors and co-workers with pets? If you answered yes to either question, come and/or invite others to attend
Blessing of the Animals at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, on the lawn of Faith
Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Rev. Allison Spooner and Roz Presby will individually bless each animal during a
worship service with song, scripture and message celebrating all creatures great
and small. Members of the congregation have baked peanut butter treats for dogs and tuna
treats for cats, crafted pet bandanas and ties in a variety of sizes and colorful
fabrics and made velvety smooth, fragrance-free paw balm to give to animals.
Participation certificates will be given, and photographs of pets and their humans
will be taken. Representatives including Dauphin County Library System’s Paws to Read, Sus-
quehanna Service Dogs foster puppy training and Humane Society of Greater
Harrisburg programs will be present with displays and critters. Attendees are
encouraged to bring donations of pet supplies for the Humane Society. While chairs will be available, attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs or blan-
kets for you and your pet’s comfort. Animals should be on leashes, six-feet or
less, or appropriately secured. Water will be available for animals and humans,
and there will be a doggie relief zone. If weather becomes an issue, the service
will occur under the portico at the main entrance to the church. And if you answered no to either question asked at the top of this story, consid-
er bringing a photograph of an endangered species or a photograph of a depart-
ed animal companion for a remembrance display. Children, perhaps with aller-
gies, are invited to bring favorite stuffed toy animals. Our Blessing of the Animals banners are now along Colonial Road at the church.
A billboard, sponsored by Enders Insurance, is at the corner of Houck’s Road
and Route 22. Yards signs are being strategically placed in Susquehanna and
Lower Paxton townships. Calendar listings are online and in print with local me-
dia. The church and Lower Paxton Twp. 250 Facebook pages are sharing Bless-
ings information as are our own website, newsletter and Welcome Center mon-
itor. A media display of animals along with our service information is at the East
Shore Library on Ethel Street. Please do your part of share flyers with pet
stores, pet sitters, groomers, doggy daycares, rescues and more. Please direct your questions to members of the worship or outreach commit-
tees or to Susan Anthony at 717-979-9920 or santhony4075@comcast.net.
Northwood
Nursery School
Of Faith
Immanuel
Presbyterian Church
50+ Years of ABCs,
123s and TLC
Northwood Staff
Deb Mercurio
Director
Ricci-Lea Steele
Teacher
Cassandra Hoffman
Assistant
Deb Mercurio
Teacher
Anita Klaboe
Assistant
717-657-0715
northwoodnursery
@live.com
www.northwood
nurseryschool.com
Northwood Notes
Pumpkin
What a funny seed I found.
I wondered what would grow?
So I planted it in the ground.
And now I know!
Little leaves were first to sprout,
Growing in a line,
Then golden blossoms opened out
Along the vine.
And then something grew-and-grew and grew!
The biggest ever seen!
And now I have a pumpkin-
Just in time for HALLOWEEN!
The wonderful season of autumn is upon us. I hope we will soon be enjoying
cooler days along with beautiful colors the season brings. The children have quickly fallen into a comfortable routine. October is always a
busy month at Northwood. We will be talking about our pets an doing some activities in anticipation of
Faith Immanuel’s Blessing of the Animals on October 12. The hallways will be filled with signs of the season as well as songs. We will be
busy practicing our opening song for the Dauphin County Chapter Pennsylva-
nia Association of School Retirees (DCPASR) regional meeting to be held at
Faith Immanuel on October 24. The highlight of the month will be our Halloween parade, trunk or treating fol-
lowed by a mini fall festival. We are a bit smaller this year but we are a very enthusiastic group. Have a great month. Thank you for your support. I would like to especially thank Billie Hawk, Barb Legg, Pat Reidell, and Shirley
Cleaver for filling in while I was away. It was a big help and greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Deb Mercurio Director/Teacher
S.K. ZARFOSS MEMORIAL BOOK FUND The S.K. Zarfoss Scholarship Application is available on the church website
(www.lifeinfaith.org) under the Education tab. Applications are also available
at the Welcome Center. This scholarship helps to support the cost of your
education books. Be sure to attach copies of your book receipts with the application.
Applications must be postmarked October 15, 2019 or earlier.
Happy
Birthday!
We’re sorry if we missed your birthday. Please notify the office at 717-545-4631.
Oct 4 Nicholas Gillette
Oct 5 John Mease
Oct 8 Debbie Kissinger
Oct 9 Marcia Shore
Oct 10 Linda Graham
Oct 12 Dorothy Baynham
Oct 15 Frances Burd
Oct 18 William Given
Oct 20 Shirley Cleaver
Lauren Barrett
Oct 21 Barbara Hablett
Oct 23 Brent Sapen
Oct 25 Jean Harden
Oct 26 Corey Bowerman
Oct 28 Lois Dean
Eric Linn
Oct 30 Christiana Quartey
Nov. 1 Sheila Kannegieser
Nov 2 Charles Zwally
Billie Hawk
Nov 3 Tony Phillips
Nov 4 Kelly Berry
Nov 5 Merry Ann Kish
Nov. 6 Melvin Longenecker
Nov. 9 Bub Manning
Nov 13 Madelyne Key
Nov 17 Larry Dinges
Greg Linn
Irene Brightbill
Nov 18 Carolyn Souders
Lysle Frew
Nov 19 Alex Caplan
David Coad
Nov. 20 Joan Bowerman
Nov 21 Julia MacIntyre
Nov. 24 John Bowerman
Nov 25 Nicolette Sorensen
Nov. 26 Ken Zimmerman
Donald Englander
Nov. 27 Susie Ayi
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