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Church Staff — Pastor: The Rev. Mary Anne Kingsborough Parish Secretary: Rose Gallagher [email protected] Youth Director: Bob & Chrissy Null Sexton: Tom Donovan
Parish Office— Hours: 9 AM to 1 PM (Monday-Friday) Telephone: (717) 285-4626 Fax: (717) 285-0668
“Concordia Chronicle” Editor: Rose Gallagher Collating/Folding: Volunteers
Church Council —
President: Don Renfer Vice President: Susan Holmberg Secretary: Amanda Yoder Treasurer: Kathy Ockrymiek Pastor Mary Anne Kingsborough Scott Widdall-Evangelism/ Social Ministry Susan Holmberg-Planning & Review Ronda Knighton -Worship & Music Bob Null, Tim McAdoo - Finance & Stewardship Wilmer Wallace-Christian Formation Don Renfer- PR & Personnel Diana Bachman - Fellowship Chuck Lehman, Bob Castleman- Property/Cemetery
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June 2017 Volume 2017 – No. 6
Pentecost/Holy Trinity
a newsletter publication of
Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church 3825 Concordia Road, Columbia, PA 17512
Telephone: (717) 285-4626 Fax: (717) 285-0668
Website: http://www.concordiaelc.com
Pastor: The Rev. Mary Anne Kingsborough
Pastor Emeritus: Thomas W. Rundell Office Telephone: (717) 285-3492 · Cell: (717) 495-2728
E-mail: [email protected]
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Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church
Worship Services • Saturday Evening Worship: 6 P.M.
• Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 A.M SS/Coffee Time: 10:45 AM
After May 21, there will be no Sunday School during the summer, but will resume on Rally Day in September.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Birth .................................................. 7 Birthdays & Anniversaries .............. 11 Music............................................... 10 Church Council ................................. 4 Church Picnic .................................... 5 Confirmation ..................................... 6 Graduates .......................................... 6 Lawn Concerts .................................. 8 Luther Acres Events .......................... 6 Martin Luther ................................... 4 Mission Packing .............................. 10 Museum............................................. 8 Opportunities..................................... 7 Pancake Breakfast ........................... 10 Social Ministry .................................. 6 Synod Assembly ............................... 7 Thank You ........................................ 5 Travelers ........................................... 7 Upcoming Events .............................. 5 Vacation Bible School & Form...... 8,9 Wedding ............................................ 5
Mission statement "We celebrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ by living and sharing His Word and caring for God's creation."
COLUMBIA FOOD BANK COLLECTION ITEMS
June…
Drink Mixes, Juice
Strawberry Festival! Sat., June 10, 11am-1pm
Luther Acres
Celebrate your first taste of summer! Strawberries and Ice Cream and hot
dogs, chips & a drink all available for purchase; Fundraiser supports the Lu-
ther Acres Residents’ Council & Friends of Luther Acres.
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June Birthday Wishes to:
1-Katherine McCoy 2-Shaylyn Fisher, Molly Walter 3-Morgan Hess 5-W.Craig Boyd 6-Susan Barber, Fern Hohn, Aidan Kreider 9-Megan Morrow 10-Bruce Birk, Zachary Kolsun, Mark Morrow 12-Rene Mathis 13-Pastor Burton Parry 14-Kevin Gallagher, Fred Greenawalt, Jr., Kaitlin Houck, Cheryl Markle 16-Jason Santiago, Sr., Valerie Snyder 17- Paul Coller 21-Mary Fisher, Tammi Miller, Lisa Lehman, Noah Gutierrez 23-James Mathis 26-Tamara Morrow, Tiffany Kreider 27- June Waters 28-Chad Stine, Gerry VonStetten 30-Tom Fasnacht, Luke Grice, Mackenzie Hardy
June Anniversary Wishes to:
1-Rob & Valerie Zwally 8-Don & Sue Zerphey 13-Mark & Kristin Moritz 16-David & Alisa Kolsun, Mike & Melanie Dietrich 20-Todd & Jane Grice 21-James & Sarah Mathis 23-Dave & Paula Mowrer 28-Mel & Gerry VonStetten Belated 1st Anniversary wishes to Scott & Leigh Ann Weber—May 21st If your birthday or anniversary was missed, or is incorrect, please call Rose in the Parish office.
June
Celebrations
Reserve Sunday, October 29th, Reformation Sunday,
on your calendars now!
It will be a day long celebration!
Reminder: NO YARD SALE THIS YEAR
Information for the July-Aug. newsletter is due on Thur., June 15th. Please email articles to: [email protected] or place in the wall holder outside the of-fice, or the Secretary bin in the west nar-thex. Thank you!
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Music at Trinity Concert Series
Holy Trinity Luth./31 S Duke St.,
Lanc.
Trinity Sunday Sunday, June 11th at 10am
Reconstruction of
Luther’s German Mass
Free-will offering, free parking
Register now for the June Mission Packing Project and get a free T-shirt! Registra-tion is now open for the June Mission Packing Project at the GAiN Logistics Center in Pennsylvania! Join thousands of caring people like you who have a heart to serve the poor, the widow, and the orphan as Jesus commanded. Volunteers will prepare tons of hu-manitarian supplies to be shipped to GAiN's international partners who minister to the suf-fering and offer them the hope of Christ. The June Mission Packing Project occurs daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on June 20 - 24, 2017, with an evening session June 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Come for one, several, or all sessions!
Concordia would like to attend as a group on June 21st from 6-8pm.
All adults, and children 5 yrs and up.
Community Pancake Breakfast
Our monthly 2017 sponsor/host sign-up sheet is on the table in the
West Narthex. Please consider joining us by taking a turn in this
worthwhile Concordia mission. November and December are still
open.
Mt Gretna Tabernacle
3rd St & Glossbrenner Ave.
Sunday, June 18 7pm Andy Roberts Jazz Quartet
Sunday, June 25 7pm New Holland Symphonic Band
Sunday , July 2 7pm Men in Harmony-gospel medley
Parking-41 Boulevard Ave., Mt Gret-
na PA 17064 Free-will offering
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Psalm 8
3When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars that you have established; 4what are human beings that you are mindful of them,
mortals that you care for them? 5Yet you have made them a little lower than God,
and crowned them with glory and honor. 6You have given them dominion over the works of your hands;
you have put all things under their feet.
This is the time of year when plants and grass seem to grow over-night. As this is a wet spring, this has especially been true this year. Spring has erupted in all its glory; roses and weeds together. Find some time to stop and wonder at the miracle of life God has given to us! Delight in a starlit evening, the sound of tree frogs, the sweet perfume of a rose and the life cycle of a butterfly. As you take in the works of God never let the wonder and joy of God’s cre-ation escape you! Praise and thank God for his many gifts to us, and care for this earth as we are stewards of it; he has given us the charge to enjoy, love and tend the earth!
This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears, All nature sings and round me rings the music of the spheres.
This is my Father’s world; I rest me in the thought, Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas. His hand the wonders wrought.
Wonder in the wonders of his hand, and listen and rest in his world!
Pastor Mary Anne
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Church Council Information The council minutes will continue to be posted on the Bulletin board in the
west narthex. There is also a copy in the purple Council Minutes binder on
the counter in the office. Council meets on the 2nd Thursday of each
month. Visitors are welcome.
2017 Officers: President: Don Renfer Vice President: Susan Holmberg
Secretary: Amanda Yoder Treasurer: Kathy Ockrymiek
Pastor Mary Anne Kingsborough
(See the committee chairs and liaisons on the back cover.)
Flat Luther
You may remember flat Jesus from several years
ago who would make travels and daily life with you.
This year, in celebration of the 500th year anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation, we have flat Luther!
Everyone is encouraged to take a flat Martin Luther and
snap photos of him traveling different places with you. It can be
someplace local or far away! Please then email your photos to the
church and we will display them in October and see what and where
Luther was over the summer and fall. (Available in the narthex soon.)
Martin Luther Plush Figure
This 10” Plush Figure is a “true-to-life” replica of Lu-
ther and can stand on his own. He’s fun and makes
a great gift for kids and grandkids. He is a great re-
minder of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation!
If you wish to order one ($15), please sign up in the
narthex. Checks made payable to Concordia ELC.
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VBS REGISTRATION FORM Please return this section to the Church Office
Parent’s Name
________________________________________
Address and Phone
________________________________________
Student’s Name(s) and Age(s)
________________________________________
Emergency Contact Information
________________________________________
Allergies or Other Medical Conditions
________________________________________
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 12 – June 15
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ages 3 - 12
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH
3825 Concordia Road, Columbia
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Sunday - Mountville Lawn Concerts
On the lawn of the Mountville Church of the Brethren
Concerts start at 7PM College Ave. and Clay St
(In case of rain, concerts will be held in the church.)
June 4 Bainbridge Band; Concert Band Music
June 11 Hot House Jazz Band; Dixieland/Standards
June 18 Octagon: Swing band and vocalist
June 25 Michael Minor: Singer/Impressionist/Ventriloquist
July 2 No Concert Sponsored by the Mountville Community Services Foundation (MCSF)
Mountville Museum, College Ave. Spring Exhibit display titled
“Home Sweet Home,” featuring artifacts used in everyday life in
Mountville. The museum is open to the general public every 2nd and
4th Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, through December 2017.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 12TH – 15TH
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Ages 3 - 12
“Passport to Peru” is the theme for Vacation Bible School from Monday, June 12 through Thursday June 15, from
6:30 – 8:00. In this cross cultural program, children will learn about life and faith experiences of Peruvian students. Donations will support the Peru Mis-sion of Kids Alive International and their missionaries from Lancaster, Mark and Kristin Cote. VBS is open to children ages 3 through 12.
Please invite your friends and family. Volunteer signup and more registration forms are in the West Narthex.
The last night of VBS June 15th), there will be Ice Cream Sundaes! There
is a sign up sheet for toppings and ice cream. Also needed are volun-teers to help scoop ice-cream that night. Thank you
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Thur., June 1 Ref-500 meeting 7pm Fri.-Sat. June 2-3 Lower Susquehanna Synod Assembly
Sun., June 4 Rite of Confirmation/Pentecost/Reception Sat., June 10 Strawberry Festival/Luther Acres 11am-1pm
Sun., June 11 Indoor Concordia Picnic after church
June 12-15 VBS Passport to Peru ages 3-12 6:30-8pm
Wed., June 21 June Mission Packing Project GAiN 6-8pm
Congratulations to Abigail Kline and Michael Lewis, who were
united in marriage May 20th here at Concordia. May the bless-
ings of almighty God be ever upon them.
June 11th—Concordia Annual Picnic
Our Indoor Picnic will be held after the service on
June 11th at 11AM.
Fellowship will provide drinks and hotdogs.
Bring a covered dish. Bingo and Games!
Outdoor games for kids!
To Pastor Mary Anne and our Concordia Church Family: We are eternally
grateful for Pastor Mary Anne for the unending support and ministry show to
John Malehorn and our family. Concordia is truly blessed by your loving care
and concern. To our Concordia Family—Thank you for your time and visits
when John was residing at Luther Acres. Thank you also for your cards, pray-
ers, and wonderful funeral luncheon. We have been blessed beyond words. Ken and Lynne Houck
We thank you for all the meals, phone calls, cards, and most of all, the prayers
you gave us after Paul’s surgery. We could feel all the prayers and love. Love to all, June and Paul
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Confirmation
Special prayers and congratulations to Elizabeth Stine, Jason
Hilgert, and Tatiana Fasnacht, who were confirmed by affirma-
tion of faith into full membership of the Lutheran Church on
Pentecost Sunday, June 4th.
2017 Graduates
If your son or daughter is graduating from high school or col-
lege this year, we at Concordia would like to honor and pray
for them in June. Please call the office (285-4626) so we can
add your child’s name to our list.
Social Ministry will continue
collecting for personal care
kits by collecting COMBS during the month of June.
In July, we will collect tooth-
brushes. In August, we will
collect nail clippers. In Sep-
tember, we will collect tow-
els. That should give us what
we need to put kits together
for the Ingathering.
Place items in the narthex.
Humankind Water & TEA on sale at Concordia…only $1.00/bottle, 1 BOTTLE = CLEAN H2O...1 PERSON...1 YEAR
Members
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Hungry for Reform
30th Annual Lower Susquehanna Synod Assembly * June 2 – 3, 2017 Parmer Hall in the High Center for Worship & Performing Arts
at Messiah College in Grantham, PA Our theme for the 30th annual Lower Susquehanna Synod Assembly is R3: re-FORM + reNEW + reVISION. Together we will explore congregational renewal that springs from nurturing relationships with God, with one another, and with the com-munities our congregations are called to serve. We’ll also worship, learn about ministries and mission happening here and around the world, and celebrate life to-gether as synod. Pastor and 2 lay members will be attending.
OPPORTUNITIES
Mountville Ministerium’s Ministry to Hershey Mill Home—Table helpers
needed once every other month on a Tuesday evening—at 6:30pm.
Help serve the residents cake and ice cream. This is a very reward-
ing experience. Contact Kathy Bachman at 285-5176.
Blessing for Travelers
If you will be traveling in the next week or so, we would like to pray for
you in your travels. Please complete the travel form found in the nar-
thex and place it in the offering plate or contact the office at
717-285-4626 or [email protected]
Include your name with the dates you will be away and we will re-
member you by name in the prayers for that Sunday's worship!
New Baby!
Congratulations to Fred, Jr. and Ashley Greenawalt on the
birth of Braden Alfred Greenawalt on May 15. He is the
grandson of Fred and Jackie, and great-grandson of Ruth
Greenawalt. Best wishes to all!
