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harvested. She sang her beloved hymns with gusto
to take everyone’s mind off the work and before an-
yone knew it, that last row was harvested despite the
summer’s heat. When her children, grandchildren,
or great-grandchildren would bicker with each
other or argue, she would sing hymns and
make them sing along to divert their atten-
tion.
One could say that it was the music that
was the elixir that calmed the spirit, but I
believe that what she was singing was just (if not
more than) important then the melody. They were-
n’t just any songs; they were hymns – songs about
God’s love and about our love for God.
Whether she was in tune or not didn’t matter. What
mattered was that she was singing words of love –
words like:
“And He walks with
me, and He talks with
me, And He tells me I
am His own, and the joy
we share as we tarry
there, None other has
ever known.” Notice
how these words tell of
a personal relationship
with Jesus – a relation-
ship based on nearness
and God’s presence.
“Amazing grace! How
sweet the sound, that
saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now
am found, was blind,
but now I see.” These
words tell of a God who
is so loving that He is
willing to save even the
lowliest of all people.
The Messenger
February 2014
(continued on page 2)
Christ Lutheran Church, Filey’s
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Grace and Peace to you from our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ!
February makes me think of Valentine’s
Day and of course Love.
Thinking of “Love” brought my Aunt Ire-
ne to mind. She was my mother’s eldest
sister and at eighty-one years of age, she
died last week. My family arrived rather early to
the funeral, so I had plenty of time to watch the
scrolling slide show of the many pictures of her life.
As I watched the pictures go by I thought how funny
some of the hairdos and outfits looked, but I also
thought how strange it was to know a person for al-
most fifty years and still not know the many facets of
their life.
What I did know about my aunt was that she always
wore a smile and offered kind words to anyone she
met. Her hands were dry, calloused, and cracked
from her hard labor on the farm. Farming was in her
blood from birth. I know my aunt was always busy,
either in the fields harvesting the crops, making hay,
gathering eggs, or feeding the cows, pigs, chickens,
dogs, cats, and what-ever other animal happened to
wander onto the farm. A butcher knife was just an
extension of her hand during the butchering months,
and cooking utensils were her part of her daily tools
as she cooked for all the farm help.
What I also knew about my aunt is that she had a lot
of love to give. She was married to my Uncle George
for sixty-three years. She bore four children, had ten
grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. I knew
she loved the land and the farm work and did it will-
ingly not for herself, but for her family.
What I didn’t know, and what surprised me to hear
was how she loved to sing hymns. She sang when the
sun’s scorching heat was at its hottest. She sang
when the sweat was on everyone’s brow and weak-
ness was setting in, and there was one last row to be
Pastor’s Letter
Pastors Letter Birthdays & Anniversaries President’s Message Social Needs Ministry Report
1-2 2 3 3
Bible Quiz Fellowship Notes Financial Reports
3 4 5
Announcements Nursery School/Daycare News
6-10 11
Highlights
12
Thank You’s
13-17
From the Archives Shut ins & Prayer List Council & Serving List
18 19 20
Events & Opportunity List Calendar Kid’s Corner
21 22 23
Inside this issue:
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, FILEY’S Page 2
Birthdays
Bradley Spahr 1
Jacob Andrew Perry 7
Mackenzie Hunt 10
Roger Books 14
Kevin Lehman 18
Jane McCurdy 19
Elisa Perry 20
Jennifer Folk 23
Gerald O’Sullivan 26
“Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of
salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in his blood.” Our gifts of
love from God are forgiveness and salvation!
Valentine’s day was created as a reminder that we need to show each other love,
but it has become nothing more than a commercial commodity – a day where love
is bought – sometimes without thought or real meaning. Love isn’t something
we buy; love isn’t even something we feel. Rather, love is an action. It is a con-
scious choice to live out grace and mercy and justice which has been given to us
by God first.
My aunt knew this love; she lived this love, and she shared this love. I told you
earlier that she was married to my uncle for sixty-three years. I’m sure they had
difficult times in their marriage as well as good times. But I always marvel at
couples who stay together for such a long time. I wonder “what is the secret to
lasting love?” Is it Valentine’s day cards? Or flowers? Or something else?
What sustains couples for the hills and valleys of a lifetime?
I’ll share with you what my aunt’s answer was. Love, for her, was praying with
my uncle every morning before rising out of bed. In prayer, they remembered
whose they were, where they came from, and to whom they belonged. In prayer
(and in singing the hymns), they were reminded of the love that God had for
them. In prayer and song, they were strengthened and renewed to face the trou-
bles, hardships, and brokenness of this world together. In prayer and song, they
could face each other and others in love.
This Valentine’s day, instead of buying a card for your loved one, why not try
singing a hymn with your family in remembrance of God’s love or pray with your
spouse. This is where you will find true, lasting love.
Blessings from the pastor!
Your Sister in Christ,
Pastor Debbie
Baptism
Anniversaries
Sheldon Mock 2
Candace Myers 11
Evelyn Knaub 15
March Newsletter
deadline is February 21
Evangelism “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are
varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of ac-
tivities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone."
~1 Corinthians 12:4-6
God gives everyone special gifts and talents. Some people are
good with children, others with woodwork, some can sing well,
and I know there are people in this congregation that can cook!
Whenever someone compliments you on one of these gifts or tal-
ents ("this cake is excellent", "you have such a nice voice", etc.)
give the glory back to God! A statement such as "God has really
blessed me with this gift" is evangelism. It can be that simple!
Blessings!
Becky
Tips of the MonthTips of the MonthTips of the Month
Stewardship
You came into this world with nothing. You leave this world with nothing. So who actually owns all that we have?...........God!
by Rolla Lehman
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Bible Quiz
One theme of Epiphany is to share the Gospel with others and lead them to faith.
To whom did Jesus say, “Go therefore and make disciples”?
A. Peter, James and John (his “inner circle”)
B. The women at the empty tomb
C. A crowd, beside the Sea of Galilee
D. The 11 disciples (Judas had committed suicide)
An
swer: D
(See M
atthew
28
:16
-20
.)
President’s Message
As we begin a new year and I begin my term as your President, I would like to ask God’s blessing on all of us.
I welcome all help and advice you have for me, and I am looking forward to my time of serving the congrega-
tion.
There are still many challenges ahead for the New Year. Together we will work harmoniously to find the best
solutions we can to finish the needed final touches to our new church. Working on ways to enlarge participa-
tion and gather new parishioners into the body of Christ will be another focus. God has blessed us so we must
be going in the right direction.
Thanks to all the out going members of council Al Myers, Joanne Keeny, Tim Strouse, Glenn Sadler, and
Kenedy Keiffer for their hard work and diligence to all important matters of the church.
To the new members of the council Denise Roth, Rebecca Davis, and Emma Strouse, Let me thank you in ad-
vance for your service. May God’s blessing be upon all of us.
Your servant in Christ,
Jerry O’ Sullivan
Social Needs Ministry
New Hope Ministries
On the 2nd we will be collecting cans of soup . It will be Super Bowl Sunday. Feb, 17th is Hoss’s day for New
Hope . You can go any time of the day. Just take the form with you.
Special Olympics
On the 9th we will take up a special collection for the local Special Olympics. The local Special Olympics is
called Area M. They have Games for children of school age and adults. The school age games are held at Mes-
siah College on April 10th . The adult games are held at the Mechanicsburg Navy Depot on April 26th. If you
would like to help contact Bobbie Shuey for information.
HELP!
Any one that would like to be on the Social Ministry committee contact Bobbie Shuey at 766-0944. If you
have an interest in just one area be the New Hope walk , the Crop Walk or Lutheran World Relief projects
please feel free to volunteer .
Bobbie Shuey
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Fellowship Notes
Fellowship
We will celebrate February birthdays and Baptism anniversaries on Sunday. February 2 with Sweet Treats. I
forgot to post the list of members who do not know their Baptism anniversaries in January, so we will honor
them in February along with the February celebrants.
The 2nd will also be Souper Bowl Sunday; please bring cans of soup for New Hope Ministries.
February 9 we will celebrate the Olympics with Olympic Sunday. Melanie and Tom Lighty will be providing
a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast following the service for $7 per person (children 8 and under are free) with
all proceeds benefitting the Special Olympics. Join us for breakfast and fellowship while supporting a wonder-
ful program.
February 16 we will celebrate a belated Valentine's Day with Special cherry and chocolate valentine treats.
On February 23 we will welcome new members into our Christ Lutheran Church family.
As we work on the Fellowship calendar for 2014, we are looking for fresh ideas for congregation get-
togethers; if you have any ideas or would like to join the ministry/committee please contact Dottie Shultz (766-
0457 or [email protected])
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes prayer shawls to give to those congregation members or friends who are
facing a life crisis and need to be surrounded by love from God and the Christ Lutheran Church family.
All are invited to create shawls, knitted or crocheted. Patterns are available near the shawls in the Narthex;
take a pattern or use one of your own. The copied patterns you can keep, but please return the books. There
are no special rules or requirements, only your desire to surround a friend with God’s love. On the last Sunday
of each month I will bring in yarn that has been donated, take what you need. If you have yarn to donate, give
it to Dottie Shultz.
There is a journal with the shawls. The first section (pink paper) is to record the information on the recipient;
the second section (green paper) is to record all the shawls made. When you complete a shawl add it to the
rack and record it in the journal; when you take a shawl record it in the journal.
The shawls are for anyone facing a life crisis. If you know someone who could use a prayer shawl you may
take one and deliver it yourself or let Pastor Debbie or a committee member know and we can make the deliv-
ery. There are cards with the shawls to include with your gift. The cover has a prayer or scripture reading
with room on the inside for a personal note.
Hopefully when we get more people working on shawls we can add baby blankets for the newest members of
our Church family.
If anyone is interested in co-chairing or joining this committee please contact Dottie Shultz (766-0457 or
[email protected]). Currently we work on our own at home, but if enough people are interested in
meeting regularly at the church to work on shawls we will schedule a time.
Please share your talents and make a Prayer Shawl for a friend in need.
Dottie Shultz
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Rising from the Ashes Capital Campaign Update
On January 15th, 2014 the Capital Campaign had received
monetary offerings over the past 15 months totaling
$101,814.22 toward the total pledged amount of $165,000.
That money has been applied toward the construction costs. Thank you for your generosity.
* Excludes $255,070.18 Insurance Reimbursement Received
** Excludes $11,305.89 Insurance Reimbursement Received
A signup sheet is
on the bulletin
board. Please try
to help regularly.
The more people
who share the
job, the easier it
is on everyone.
Treasurer’s Income Statement for 2013
Income Expenses Profit/Loss Budgeted Inc.
Budgeted
Exp.
January $8,440.96 $12,935.39 ($4,494.43) $8,812.52 $14,506.75
February $7,084.02 $11,942.45 ($4,858.43) $8,812.50 $14,506.74
March $12,758.41* $13,045.62 ($287.21) $8,812.50 $14,506.74
April $9,311.59 $12,929.29 ($3,617.70) $8,812.51 $14,006.76
May $9,722.61 ** $14,048.69 ($4,326.08) $8,812.50 $14,006.74
June $9,592.37 $12,009.99 ($2,417.62) $8,812.50 $14,006.75
July $8,231.00 $11,668.89 ($3,437.89) $8,812.51 $14,006.77
August $10,573.82 $13,788.69 ($3,214.87) $8,812.50 $14,006.75
September $11,094.55 $12,365.31 ($1,270.76) $8,812.50 $14,006.75
October $9,079.77 $13,117.82 ($4,038.05) $8,812.51 $14,006.77
November $7,609.99 $11,915.50 ($4,305.51) $8,812.51 $14,006.75
December $13,331.78 $12,104.51 $1,227.27 $8,812.50 $14,006.75
Total $116,830.87 $151,872.15 ($35,041.28) $105,750.06 $169,581.02
Special Envelopes 2013
January Youth Events $40.00 July Monaghan Twp. Fire Co $43.00
February New Hope Ministries $40.00 August New Hope Ministries $20.00
March Guest Musician Fund $132.00 September Youth Events $65.00
April New Hope Ministries $20.00 October Community Asst. Fund $20.00
May Youth Camping $65.00 November World Hunger $377.00
June Youth Camping $22.00 December New Hope Ministries $45.00
Financial Reports
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Announcements
Sound Crew
Would you enjoy being on the “sound crew” for our new music sound installation system? This will involve
having you available for future training sessions and participating at the console for Sunday services once in-
stalled. Carole Knisely is seeking volunteers to be a part of Filey’s “sound crew”! A sign- up sheet will be
posted on our lobby bulletin board. Please see Carole to share your interest. Thank you!
Stained Glass Window Committee
The stained glass window committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, February 18th @ 7:00 pm
to begin the planning and selection process for the windows in the sanctuary. We have had in-
terested donors inquiring and need a general theme and style. If you are interested in joining the
committee, contact Dottie Shultz (766-0457 or [email protected]).
Choir Practice
Men’s choir practice will be held Mondays @ 7:30 pm,
followed by all voice choir practice at 8:00 pm.
Eternity Candles
The altar guild would like to extend the opportunity to individuals to purchase an eternity candle
for the perpetual light of Christ to shine in our sanctuary. The candle comes in a beautiful tubu-
lar glass container which is decorated with a raised cross and markings. The candle burns for 8
days and then is replaced with another. After your candle burns to the end, you can take your
glass holder home to make a vase, fill it with new candle wax, donate it to the church to be used
when delivering shut-in flowers, or use it for some other creative purpose. The cost of each candle is $5.35.
There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex, and payment should be made in a separate envelope labeled: “Candle
Donation”. Your donation will then be noted in the bulletin.
New Membership
Interested in becoming a member of CLC, Filey’s? – New members will be taken in through affirmation of
faith on Sunday, Feb. 23. If you wish to become a member, please contact Pastor Debbie at 717-503-2729
Greeters Needed
Council has agreed that we should have one council member and one non-council member serve as greeters
Sunday mornings in 2014. Please sign up on the bulletin board for this ministry of hospitality.
Lutheran Camping Corporation
Winter Fun Day at Kirchenwald - February 9
Bible Study at The Wittel Farm - February 12
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Announcements
CLC, Filey’s Mugs
Mugs can be purchased for $10.00 each. See Eileen
O’Sullivan for payment and mugs.
Council Meeting Minutes Council Meeting Minutes are posted on the bulletin
board in the Narthex.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Remember to work on Prayer Shawls for those in
need of support and caring.
Wish List Pick up a copy of the “Memorial and Tribute Giving
List”. This list is available in the Narthex. Donated
plants are shaded in on the chart provided and a list
on the table indicates items and/or quantities already
donated.
February Festivities
Plan on joining us Sunday mornings here at Christ Lutheran Church, Filey’s. We have some exciting things happening here on Sunday mornings. Check out what we have coming our way.
February 2
Souper Bowl Sunday
Yes, we spelled it right. While you may be making
big plans for the big game. Be sure to make a big
score by bringing cans of soup to be delivered to
New Hope Ministries.
Let’s not forget our Baptism Anniversary and Birth-
day celebrants for the month of February and make
another big score by spending some time together
and enjoying some “big game sweet treats”.
Feb 9
Olympic sized Pancakes
Really? Olympic sized pancakes? Is there really
such a thing? Maybe you will just have to come and
find out for yourself. Regardless, be sure to join eve-
ryone following the service. Melanie and Tom
Lighty will be providing a Pancake and Sausage
Breakfast. Meals are $7.00 and all proceeds will ben-
efit the Special Olympics.
Feb 16
Joint worship service
Faith United Lutheran Parish will join us for a joint
worship service. Be sure to come and spend some
time with our FULP family.
Feb. 23
Affirmation of Faith Service
Filey’s will be welcoming new church members.
We will have a Affirmation of Faith Service. Be
sure to join this special time and welcome our new-
est members.
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Forgiveness and Faith presented by the Criminal Justice System Ministry Lower Susquehanna Synod, ELCA
An event for students, adults, youth, pastors, church leaders and anyone who wonders
about the issues of faith and criminal justice
Saturday, February 22, 2014
9:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
2000 Chestnut Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Terri Roberts Keynote Presenter Mother of perpetrator in the 2006 Nickel Mines Schoolhouse tragedy where 10 young Amish girls were shot and 5 were killed.
Terri Roberts has lived just south of Strasburg for the past 24 years, as wife of Chuck for 4 years, mother of four sons,
and as a grandmother of 10, including 2 step-grandchildren. Hers was a relatively quiet life until seven years ago, when
an unthinkable tragedy in her community, a tragedy for which one of her beloved sons was responsible, propelled Terri
into the public’s eye. In her words, “I saw the emergency vehicles go by, prayed, not knowing our very own son was the
cause of an unspeakable tragedy occurring nearby at that very moment.” She describes herself as one who has walked
through circumstances beyond her own ability to cope yet has found strength and even joy along the way.
Join keynote speaker Terri Roberts for this morning of exploration about issues of faith, forgiveness and the criminal
justice system. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. with light breakfast refreshments followed by welcome and devotions at
9:00 a.m. An overview of the Criminal Justice System Ministry of the Lower Susquehanna Synod follows and the key-
note presentation starts at 9:30 a.m.
RSVP by February 15
Plan to attend? There is no charge for this event, but please RSVP to help us with our planning for food and
seating. Contact Chaplain Sadie Pounder at [email protected] with your name and the number of peo-
ple who will be attending with you.
A freewill offering will be collected at this event. Your giving makes it possible for the Lower Susquehanna
Synod to continue to support the Criminal Justice System (CJS) Ministry.
Criminal Justice System Ministry in Our Synod
In 2014 the Criminal Justice System (CJS) Ministry of the Lower Susquehan-
na Synod entered its sixth year of ministry. This dedicated group of clergy
and laity focuses on the theological and biblical mandate formulated in its
mission statement: “We are called through the Gospel to foster forgiveness
and compassion, liberation and justice, hope and healing, connecting the
church to people affected by the criminal justice system.” The group meets
on the fourth Thursday of the month (third Thursday of the month in Novem-
ber and December) in the synod office suite. There are no summer meetings.
All are welcome to join this ministry group for conversation and support.
Back: Pr. Tom Darr, Dr. Kevin Hepler. Middle: Chaplain Sadie Pounder, Lois Ann Griffiths, Deb Bender, Pr. Rochelle Lewis, Sheryl Rozman, Pr. Hope Knobler. Front: Ursula Schreffler, Joan Harman, Pr. Linda Hostetter. Absent: Jeff Weaver, Ginny Bishop, John Jackson, Pr. Beth George.
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Radically Authentic. Everyday Disciples.
Saturday March 15, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church Hanover, PA
Keynote Presenter
Nadia Bolz-Weber Founding pastor of House for all Sinners and Saints, an ELCA mission church in Denver, Colorado, and a leading voice in the emerging church movement. About the Day In today’s landscape of church and world, how is God shaping the future of our life together as Con-gregations Together in Mission? This day is for students, adults, pastors, church leaders and any-one who wonders: “What does it mean to ‘be church’ and an ‘everyday disciple’?”
Can't attend? Participate at home. Space is filled with 600 participants in the pews, but you can attend this amazing day via live streaming.
The two big-group sessions led by Nadia Bolz-Weber will be live streamed and accessible at our synod web site. [http://www.lss-elca.org/events/ctim/] Discussion guides, participant worksheets, and a Bible study will be posted on the event web page. Watch and learn in the comfort of your own home or host a viewing party with a few or many of your friends.
Calling all Lower Susquehanna Women of the ELCA...
Our page on our synod website has a fresh, updated look with new infor-mation. Be sure to check it out! You'll see photos, an explanation of who we are and what we do, and the most recent photos from Camp Hebron. You'll also find the January/February issue of the newsletter available to view online or download. Additional resources are also located there.
Check back frequently for updates and refer your friends who might be interested in our work together. Click here to be redirected to our page. Or log into http://www.lss-elca.org/congregations/women-of-the-elca/ If you would like to receive the News & Views newsletter via email, send the following information to Donna at [email protected]. Your name, address, phone number and email address. Be sure to include Congregation number 1320, Christ Lutheran Church, Filey’s, 15 S. Filey’s Rd., Dillsburg, PA 17019. If you don’t have email access and would like to receive a hard copy of the newsletter, please contact the CLC, Filey’s Church office.
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Nursery School: We will be busy learning about people and their different
jobs. Anyone who would like to come to school to talk about their job, please
let Janet Davis know. We would love to have you. Also we will be doing
some special "caring for other activities". February is a good month to give
those special people in your life an extra hug.
A big thank you to those people who have donated items. It is greatly appreciated. For the month of Febru-
ary we could use napkins.
We still have some openings for the 2014-2015 school year. If you know of anyone, please have them call
the school at 432-2037.
Thanks,
Janet
The ABCs of love Use this alphabetical list of love-in-action verbs as a reminder of the many ways to reflect Christ’s love:
The Learning Center at Filey’s
According to the recently adopted revised by-laws of the Learning Center, members of the congre-gation of Christ Lutheran Church can now become members of the Learning Center Board. Any congregant who is interested in serving on this board can contact Kelly Sheibley at 432-0200(office), 580-1372(cell) or at [email protected]. Thanks, Denise Roth
Smiling faces from the Learning Center at Filey’s.
Accepts
Behaves
Comforts
Defends
Empowers
Forgives
Grows
Helps
Invests
Joins
Kneels
Listens
Mentors
Notices
Overlooks
Provides
Quiets
Rejoices
Supports
Tries
Understands
Volunteers
Welcomes
eXpects
Yields
adds Zest to life
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Highlights
THANK YOU
Congregation of Christ Lutheran Church, Filey’s
In 2013 the members of Christ Lutheran Church, Filey’s have reached deep into their pockets, offered
their time and given generously to many efforts locally, nationally, and worldwide.
Throughout the year, Filey’s members have supported Lutheran World Relief (LWR) by making dona-
tions to Colorado Flood victims, Typhoon Haiyan, and the U.S. Tornados not to mention the many other
efforts Lutheran World Relief has supported. Let’s not forget the school kits that were prepared for the
children from around the world desiring the simple tools needed to acquire an education. To see LWR’s
thank you go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz_H8Ct0HQc&feature=youtu.be
Many other collections and fund raising efforts were made to support organizations and individuals such
as New Hope Ministries, the ELCA Malaria Campaign, Seeding the Future Campaign, Pastor John
Mwasakilali, the Daycare and The Learning Center.
Most recently you graciously gave to God’s Global Barnyard, Dollars for Diapers, the adopted
Harrisburg family, the family needing rent money to stay in their home during the holiday season.
Your thoughtfulness most recently provided:
God’s Global Barnyard $350.00
Dollars for Diapers $140.00
The Adopted Harrisburg Family:
This family received a decorated Christmas tree in addition to the $315.00 collected to sup-
ply each member of the family with purchased gift(s) valued up to $45.00.
The family needing rent:
This family received $200.00 from CLC, Filey’s. The total collection made by our West
Shore Conference totaled $3,000.00 which provided a couple months rent, food to fill their
pantry and provided Christmas gifts for the children.
Barney (William) Krall
70 Greenspring Dr.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
JoAnne and Dave Keeny
1544 McCormick Dr.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
766-0419
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Pastor says, “Thank You”
All who volunteered their time, creative decorating skills, and goodies to host the Holiday House Tour
To Kaitie McCann for her insightful and spirit filled children’s Christmas Pageant which she wrote and
directed. (And to her mom, Robin, for moral support and helpfulness)
To all the Children of CLC, Filey’s, the Learning Center, and the Nursery School for filling us with the
Gospel of Christ’s birth through song and skit. It was a great turn out and a wonderful performance.
To all who provided food for the congregational pot-luck. It was all very yummy!
For all you faithful volunteers who helped New Hope with the “Christmas Blessing Express”. Without
your contributions, volunteer time, and prayers, this special event wouldn’t be possible!
To all those cookie bakers out there who so graciously provided cookies for the many events held here dur-
ing the month of December and for the cookies and goodies provided for the Cookie Trays to the shut-
ins. Thank you for your time and talents and your willingness to extend a hand of hospitality to those
who can’t worship with us. It is a ministry of love which lets them know that they haven’t been forgot-
ten by their faith community.
To all those who gave up several evenings of their time to come and learn the new sound system! Now we
can all hear the good news of Jesus Christ being proclaimed, sung, prayed, etc. with better sound quali-
ty. Stay tuned as we prepare to get the sound panels installed soon.
Thank you to Eileen and Jerry O’Sullivan for taking their time to organize, collect, and arrange the poinset-
tias for Christmas. They were beautiful!
Thank you to Dottie Shultz for providing the church with many donations of decorations to fill the space
with wonder, sparkle, and glitz during the Christmas season. We appreciate her skill at decorating.
To Jean Wiltrout for the many hours of preparing the altar and worship space for worship! So many color
changes in two months! And for running the Advent Project – God’s Global Barnyard.
To Jeanine Fortney for taking orders, picking up, and distribution of the nut sale items!
Christmas time is a time when the needs of the community are given greater attention. I thank all of you
for your support and contributions to the following collections: Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, the
family in need of rent money, Fern’s family (grandchildren), God’s Global Barnyard, Heifer Interna-
tional Bag Lunch, and Dollars for Diapers for residents in West Virginia hit by the chemical spill/water
disaster.
To Allison Davis for representing us at Winterfest as an adult leader! Wow how she is growing up!
Thank you to FULP for providing a wonderful worship experience through Lessons and Carols. It was
great to worship alongside of you all once again.
Thank you to Kevin Lehman for the continued wood work (especially around the Good Shepherd Win-
dow, the scroll work in the narthex, and the built-in book cases in the youth room)! Thanks for using
your God given gifts to the beauty of our church!
Thank you to all of you for the many kind cards and gifts at Christmas time! Your care and concern for
Paul, Nick, and me are deeply appreciated!
Thank you to Al Myers, JoAnne Keeny, Tim Strouse, and Glenn Snyder for their time and commitment to
serving this church in leadership positions in the council. Al, you did a fantastic job at keeping us on
track, focused, and moving forward. I appreciated working with you as you were not reluctant to get
the job done! JoAnne, your skills at typing and getting those minutes to us was amazing. Thank you
for all the long hours you put into being secretary for the council. Tim and Glenn, I know you both had
many other obligations (both family and work) that kept you busy, but you still made as many council
meetings as possible and did your part regardless. Thank you for being willing to serve our congrega-
tion in such an important way.
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To all the new council members, thank you for being willing to step up to this very important ministry of
the church! Sometimes we think of the administrative side of the church as secular and not sacred.
But the council’s job is to discern the call of the Spirit and God’s will for us in order to lead us into the
future. This can’t be done if we just consider our roles as secular. Your prayer life and discernment
within this group of people is a very big part of what we do. Thank you all for your eagerness to serve
in this capacity. I look forward to working with you in the coming year.
To Al Myers, Tom Gruber, and Rolla Lehman for their willingness to be included in the “Ventures for
Growing Stewards” team which will prepare, teach, and lead our congregation through a year-long
stewardship program.
As you can all see, there was a lot going on the past two months and a lot to be thankful for. Your faithful-
ness to Christ through the many ways in which all of you have given of your time, talents, and treas-
ures has been a sign of your willingness to be servants and disciples of Christ Jesus. May God bless
your work, bearing fruit for the kingdom, and may He continue to bless all of us as we walk together
during this next year.
More Thank Yous
To the CLC Filey's church family,
Thank you for the prayers, compassion and kindness offered during Jim's recent illness and
journey to the next life. Whether it was a plate of cookies, a kind word, a prayer, a card,
or even just a simple hug, we appreciated it more than we can express. It is a comfort to
have a church family that demonstrates Christ's love for each other to help carry you
through such a difficult time.
In Christian love, Dolores Hertzler & Jane McCurdy
I would like to thank everyone who has contributed food, supplies and money for
Sunday Fellowship following the service and for other events throughout the year.
The Fellowship Ministry once again has not used any church funds for our minis-
try to the congregation. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who has donated empty ink cartridges and used the church
rewards cards at Office Max and Staples. Your donations saved the church $482.12
in 2013.
Ink Recycling – $410.00
Rewards on Purchases - $72.12
If you would like a copy of our rewards cards please see Beth Ice or Dottie Shultz
Dottie Shultz
A special thank you to the neighbor that shared this beautiful picture view from their home.
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Dollars 4 Diapers Update from the Lower Susquehanna Synod
The disastrous chemical spill into a major water supply created an immediate need for relief aid in our neighboring West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod. When asked how we could best help, Lu-theran Community Partners asked for diapers, an important (and expensive) staple item for many of the state's poorest workers and their families. Unfortunately, lower wage restaurant and service in-dustry workers were among the hardest hit by the lack of water and reduced work opportunities. Bishop Dunlop asked our Lower Susquehanna Synod congregations to help with a suggested spe-cial offering of $1 per worshiper. You responded with amazing generosity. Thank you! To date we know that at least $2,584.69 has been raised by congregations who responded to our request for information. Others, such as St. Paul's (York St.) Hanover, have designated this effort as a special giving opportunity for the month of February. Thank you to Brickerville United Lutheran Church, Christ Lutheran Church, Fileys; Mannsville Lu-theran Church, Elliottsburg; Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, York; St. Stephen Lutheran Church, New Kingstown; and Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, for sharing above and beyond to love God and neighbor. Together Lower Susquehanna Lutherans are caring for and feeding others as we have been fed by Christ.
Advent Friends Update
Thank you for helping God’s Global People.
This past advent season we filled God’s Global Barnyard with:
5 Chicks
3 Ducks
3 Pigs
2 Goats.
These animals will help others to earn a living and feed their families.
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From the Archives
Anniversaries from years past
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Members In Special Circumstances
Arthur Bushey P.O. Box 534 (15 Apple Lane) Arendtsville PA 17303 717-677-4826 Birthday: October 31
Sandra Conforti 854 Marshall Drive Carlisle PA 17013 717-884-2735 Birthday: March 6 Hazel Fortney 55 South Terrace Drive Dillsburg, PA 17019 Birthday: April 16
Clyde Gouse 145 Lancaster Blvd. Mechanicsburg PA 17050 717-766-9679 Birthday: September 2
Jean Hammaker 26 North York Road Dillsburg, PA 17019 Birthday: May 11
Shirley Hartman 820 Lisburn Road #601 Camp Hill, PA 17011 Birthday: January 23
Charles & Dorothy Helwig 1271 Gettysburg Pike, Room 214 Dillsburg PA 17019 B-Days: Charles – May 21 Dorothy – April 12 Carrol Kauffman Country Meadows 4833 East Trindle Road Apt 569 Mechanicsburg PA 17050 717-697-4437 Birthday: October 16
Evelyn Knaub 100 Mt. Allen Dr. Messiah Village, 15W Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Birthday: April 13 Barney (William) Krall 70 Greenspring Dr. Mechanicsburg PA 17050 Birthday: July 17 Ruth Stevenson 222 Messiah Circle 8 West Hampton Mechanicsburg PA 17055 Birthday: Ruth – March 11
Sara Stough Church of God Home #209 801 North Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Birthday: April 23
Thomas Ball, Sam DeGrande, Bill Gore, Bob Gouchenaur, Doris Keller, Shirley Lighty, Kaitie McCann, Pearl McCartney, Pam Rog-ers, Deb Sherwood, Bobbie Shuey, Jeanne Smith, Michelle Spahr, David Staton, Sandy Stevenson, Cece Stoner, Wendy Stoner, Pas-tor Linda Trout, Barbara Yorlets and Family and Friends of Ray Burd, Harold Gochenaur, Jim Hertzler, Kay Reeder (Doris Keller’s sister) and Irene Teter (Pastor Debbie’s Aunt).
Need Prayers for someone? Does someone you know or do you need prayers? Please fill out a prayer request form found in the back of the church. A person’s name will remain on the prayer list for one month unless otherwise instructed. Reminder: Due to confidentiality and personal preference, please make sure that the person whose name you are including knows they are being listed on our prayer list.
Altar Flowers To order altar flowers see sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. You will find two spaces
to request flowers per week. If you would like both arrangements please be sure to mark
your name twice. The cost of each arrangement will be $15.00 or $30.00 for both. Pay-
ment should be enclosed in the envelope provided on the bulletin board and accompanied
with a remittance slip for proof of payment. The completed form, payment, and envelope
can be dropped in the offering plate. Thank you for beautifying our sanctuary.
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Serving God and God’s Church
Acolyte Crucifer Lector
Assisting
Minister Tellers Greeters
2/2 Emma Strouse
Jean Wiltrout
Shirley Withjack
Gretchen Strouse
Emma Strouse
Leil Fortney
2/9
Al Myers Jean Wiltrout
Emma Strouse
Leil Fortney
2/16 Denise Roth
Emma Strouse
Leil Fortney
2/23 Dottie Shultz
Emma Strouse
Leil Fortney
2014 CLC, Filey’s Staff & Council
Minister Pastor Debbie Mahady [email protected] 503-2729
Administrative Asst. Beth Ice [email protected] 432-4878
Music Director Carole Knisely [email protected] 697-9302
Executive Committee
Council President Gerald O’Sullivan [email protected] 791-9127
Vice President Jean Wiltrout [email protected] 385-2541
Secretary Denise Roth [email protected] 432-2224
Council Members
Social Needs Ministry Bobbie Shuey [email protected] 766-0944
Youth Ministry Emma Strouse [email protected] 329-2918
Becky Davis [email protected] 432-3023
Christian Ed. Becky Davis [email protected] 432-3023
Finance/Stewardship Tom Gruber [email protected] 432-5050
Evangelism Ministry Jerry O’Sullivan [email protected] 791-9127
Pre-school/Daycare Denise Roth [email protected] 432-2224
Worship/Music Jean Wiltrout [email protected] 385-2541
Property Ministry Leil Fortney [email protected]
Financial Officers
Co-Treasurers Jane McCurdy [email protected] 766-8724
Sid Shuey 766-0944
Financial Secretary Tom Gruber [email protected] 432-5050
Auditors
Clarence Spahr, Paul McCurdy, Dottie Shultz
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Events and Opportunities List
There are so many ways to serve, volunteer and connect with others here at Christ Lutheran Church, Filey’s and the community around us. Be sure to check out the announcements in both the bulletin and the newsletter. Some of these opportu-nities require you to sign up. For your convenience find a list below of events op-portunities.
Like to read? Everyone has the opportunity to” Rent-the-Book” for $1.00. Keep it as long as you like and return it for someone else to enjoy. All proceeds will go to the building fund. On the book rental shelves you will find a variety of mur-der mysteries, romance novels, non-fiction, and inspirational books. If the book you rent is one that the owner wants returned, please note that rental in the little red notebook on the top shelf (next to the money box) so that when it is time to return it to its owner, we will be able to track it down. If the book is to be re-turned to its owner, the owner’s name will be in-side the front cover. The book selected for February is "Closer to the Light, Learning From the Near-Death Experiences of Children" written by Melvin Morse, M.D. This is an old book with information on what may await us after death. It is responsible, highly readable, and cer-tainly thought-provoking. Dr. Morse is a renowned pediatrician and leader in the field of near-death research. "Closer to the Light" is upbeat and heartening.
Shirley Withjack
Event/Opportunity Date Time Info./Sign up
Ventures in Growing Stewards 2/1 9 am- 3 pm
Souper Bowl Sunday 2/2 Bring your soup can on 2/2
Roll Book Review 2/3 1:30 pm
Choir Practice (Men’s followed by All)
2/3 7:30 &
8:00 pm
Pancake Breakfast to benefit Special Olympics
2/9 Following worship
Choir Practice (Men’s followed by All)
2/10 7:30 &
8:00 pm
Council Meeting 2/12 7:00 pm
Joint Worship Service at Filey’s
2/16 9:00 am
Choir Practice (Men’s followed by All)
2/17 7:30 &
8:00 pm Choir Practice (Men’s followed by All)
Stained Glass Committee Meeting
2/18 7:00 pm
Music and Worship Meeting 2/20 7:00 pm
Forgiveness & Faith @ Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill
2/22 9:00 –
11:30 am RSVP by 2/15 spounder718
@yahoo.com
Affirmation of Faith Service 2/23 9:00 am
Choir Practice (Men’s followed by All)
2/24 7:30 & 8:00
pm
CTIM Radically Authentic Eve-ryday Disciples @ St. Matthew Lutheran, Hanover
3/15 9:00 am – 3:15 pm
Registration closed You can view online at www.lss-elca.org/events/ctim/
Greeters Every Sunday Morning Bulletin Board
Sound Crew Bulletin Board
Memorial & Tribute Giving Forms in the Narthex
Altar Flowers Bulletin Board
Eternity Candles Bulletin Board
Serving God & God’s Church
(Acolyte, Crucifer, Lector, Asst. Min. Tellers) Bulletin Board
Pastor Debbie will be on a Pastor’s Retreat
February 9 - February 11
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Special dates
• African-American History Month
• Boy Scout Sunday, February 2, 2014
• Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2014
• Presidents Day, February 17, 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 9—3 Ventures in Growing Stewards
2 Souper Bowl Sunday 9:00 am Worship/Fellowship
Birthday & Baptism Anniversary Celebration
3 1:30 pm Roll Book Meeting 7:30 pm Men’s Choir
8:00 pm Choir
4 5
6 7 8
9 Special Olympics Sunday 9:00 am Worship/Fellowship 10:30 Pancake Breakfast
10 7:30 pm Men’s Choir
8:00 pm Choir
11 12 7:00 pm Council Meeting
13 14 15
16 Joint Worship w/ FULP 9:00 am Worship/Fellowship Pastor John preaching
17 7:30 pm Men’s Choir
8:00 pm Choir
Newsletter
Deadline
18 7:00 pm Stained Glass Committee Meeting
19 20 7:00 pm Music and Worship Meeting
21 22
23 Affirmation of Faith Service 9:00 am Worship/Fellowship
24 7:30 pm Men’s Choir
8:00 pm Choir
25 26 27 28
February 2014
Pastor on Pastor Retreat
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Kid’s Corner
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Christ Lutheran Church, Filey’s 15 South Filey’s Road Dillsburg, PA 17019
WWW.LUTHERANSONLINE.COM/lo/fileys
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Phone: 717-432-4878
E-mail: [email protected]
Our Mission:
Reaching out to the community and world to share the love of God in Jesus Christ through
Word, Sacrament, and Service.
