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Church Staff — Pastor: The Rev. Mary Anne Kingsborough Parish Secretary: Rose Gallagher rosegall@embarqmail.com 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

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President: Bob Null Vice President: Tim McAdoo Secretary: Susan Holmberg Treasurer: Mark Moritz Pastor Mary Anne Kingsborough Scott Widdall-Evangelism/ Social Ministry Susan Holmberg-Planning & Review Katie Null -Worship & Music Mark Moritz, Tim McAdoo, Jeff Barnes- Finance & Stewardship Kathy Ockrymiek-Christian Formation Don Renfer- PR & Personnel Diana Bachman - Fellowship Chuck Lehman, Bob Castleman- Property/Cemetery

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September 2016 Volume 2016– No. 8

Time After Pentecost/Holy Cross

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: pastormaryanne@embarqmail.com

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Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church

Worship Services Saturday Evening Worship: 6 P.M.

Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 A.M Coffee Time: 10:45 AM

Sunday School will resume on September 27th.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Adult Sunday School ........................ 7 Baptism ............................................. 4 Bible Study........................................ 6 Birthdays & Anniversaries, SS ....... 11 Blessing of the Animals .................... 8 Choir ................................................. 6 Church Council ................................. 4 Condolences ...................................... 4 Confirmation ..................................... 9 Global Mission Sunday ..................... 7 God’s Work, Our Hands! .................. 5 Lutheran Camping Corp ................... 7 LWR Kits ..................................... 9,10 Medical Team ................................... 8 Rally Day/SS ..................................... 5 Thank You ........................................ 8 Upcoming Events .............................. 6

Information for the October newsletter is due on Friday, September 16th. Please email articles to: rosegall@embarqmail.com or place in the wall holder out-side the office, or the Secretary bin in the west narthex. Thank you!

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

September Baby Food

Place items in the basket in the Fellowship Hall.

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Wedding Anniversary Wishes to:

6- Paul & Fay Mowrer 8-Rene & Shae Mathis 12-Paul & Cherie Sidoti 13-Bruce & Becky Birk 17-Corey & Kathryn Broughman 22-Timothy & Paula McAdoo 26-John & Tamara Morrow, Jr., David & Barbara Schulteiss 30-Daniel & Anna Lenox II

If your birthday or anniversary was missed, or is incor-rect, please call Rose in the Parish office.

September

Celebrations

Happy September Birthday Wishes to:

1-Teri Baker, Evan Lucas 2-Wayne Houck, Leah Bachman, Charlie Lehman 4-Ruth Stehman 6-Ruthann Morrow 7-Bruce Greenawalt 8-Shaun Wilhelm, Jr. 9-Andrew Houck, Joan Schaum 10-Deana Frescatore 12-Jill Corvino, Emily Knighton, Bob Snyder Sr. 16-Nancy Parker 18-Evan Widdall 19-Steven Markle 20-Brandon Gainer, Hope Long, Marcella Steele, Margaret Steele 21-Nathan Fawber, Jr. 22-Gregory Wolf 23-Victoria Straub 24-Michael Dietrich 25-Chad Keller, Joey Snyder 26-Wayne Hoffman 27-Jason Santiago, Jr. 28-Jessalynne Breneman, Blake Kauffman 29-Paul Morgan, Samuel Sparks 30-Abigail Kline

SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY

September 18.

Rally Day will be Sunday, Septem-

ber 18. This will be the first day of

Sunday School!

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Lutheran World Relief Kits

Social Ministry Committee will be collecting for Lutheran World Relief Ingathering until September 25th. Please make as many complete kits as possible and put in the box in the west narthex. Any question contact Barb Widdall at 989-6615.

Each School Kit:

• Four 70-sheet notebooks (280-300 sheets total) of wide- or college-ruled paper approx-

imately 8" X 10½"; no loose-leaf paper

• One 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the oth-

er

• One pencil sharpener

• One pair of blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well)

• Five unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure together with a rubber band

• Five black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink); secure together with a rubber band

• One box of 16 or 24 crayons

• One 2½" eraser

Include the following items in each Personal Care Kit:

• One light-weight bath-size towel (20” X 40” to 52” X 27”), dark color recommended

• Two bath-size bars (4 to 5 oz.) of soap, in original wrapping; (no mini hotel size bars;

prefer no Ivory soap)

• One adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging*

• One sturdy comb (no picks or fine-toothed combs); remove packaging

• One metal nail clippers (attached file optional); remove packaging

*Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. *All items should be new and in good condition. *Please prayerfully consider filling either one or both of these kits.

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Pastor Mary Anne’s Message …

Do you like surprises? Are you that type of person who welcomes a sur-

prise party or unexpected guests, or do you prefer to know what is

coming, plan for it and live by a predictable schedule? I generally do

not like surprises, even surprise parties, but I will admit that I am delight-

ed by nice surprises, and in that I know I am not alone!

We like good news and surprises if they will benefit us, but not if they

embarrass or stress us!

So how do we fare with the good news of the Gospel, the surprise of

the cross? Are we embarrassed by our faith or stressed by living out a

Christian life, or do we like the Gospel because we feel it benefits us?

There is no doubt that the power of the cross was foolishness to the

leaders of Jesus’ day, and that this chief symbol of ridicule and scorn

should become a symbol of God love and grace, was beyond any-

one’s guessing. The cross was a real surprise to the people then, and

God continues to surprise us with his grace and Good News! While this

good news saves and definitely benefits us, we glory not in that we are

saved but that God saves us in spite of ourselves and our weakness!

We have God surprising us with his grace in his word and

sacraments, and in his community, and yes, in those God

Moments as well! Continue to be amazed and surprised

by the Good News of the Gospel, that the cross and

tomb are empty, and love wins! Surprise others by sharing

that grace!

In Christ,

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.

2016 Officers: President: Bob Null Vice President: Tim McAdoo

Secretary: Susan Holmberg Treasurer: Mark Moritz

Pastor Mary Anne Kingsborough

Baptism

Sat., Aug. 20th we celebrated the Sacrament of Holy

Baptism of Luke Donald Renfer, grandson of Don

Renfer. He is the son of Steven and Jennifer

Renfer of Myrtle Beach SC.

Condolences

Condolences

Our deepest condolences to Paul and Sara Coller and family upon

the death of their daughter-in-law, Kate T. Coller. May the hope of

resurrection embrace them all.

Sympathies to Rose Gallagher and family upon the unexpected pass-

ing of her sister-in-law, Bonnie Gallagher Richards.

Humankind Water on sale at Concordia…only $1.00/bottle, 1 BOTTLE = CLEAN H2O...1 PERSON...1 YEAR

Ride to Church We have had renewed interest in persons needing rides to Sunday Wor-

ship. If you are in need of transportation or would be willing to pick some-

one up once a month, please contact the Church office or Kathy Bachman.

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Confirmation Classes

Confirmation classes will be starting in September.

Anyone in grades 7-9 is eligible. Please contact the

office if your child wishes to be included. Please

contact Pastor Mary Anne if your youth is eligible to

be a new student.

The Schedule is as follows:

September 11th – Participate in God’s Work/Our Hands Sunday

after Worship

September 18th – Class after Sunday School

October 16th – Class after Sunday School

November 13th – Class after Sunday School

December 11th – Field trip – Meet at church at 5:00 pm (will need drivers)

January 8th – Class after Sunday School

February 12th – Class after Sunday School – Test

March 12th – Class after Sunday School – Paper due

April 11th – Seder meal (Tuesday) Class will host meal.

Be at Church at 5:00 pm

May 7th – Trip to Gettysburg (rain date 5/21) Leave Church at 11:30

Social Ministry Committee will be collecting for Lutheran World Relief

Ingathering until September 25. Please make as many complete kits

as possible and put in the box in the front narthex. Kits are described

in detail on page 10 Contact Barb Widdall with any questions.

PLEASE LET US KNOW:

We must make an appeal to you to CALL the church office if you or a

member of your family is admitted to the hospital.

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The Medical Response Team has been formed. Team members are

Carole Daley-RN, Deana Frescatore-LPN, Lynn Houck-RN, Evelyn

Sheaffer-CRNP, Barbara Widdall-RN. Thank you, team, for volunteer-

ing. If you don’t know these folks, please check the photo poster

above the coat rack in the narthex. Any of these people would be

readily available to respond to any emergency or issue here at the

church.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

Blessing of the Animals will be held on

October 2nd at 2PM.

Please bring all pets for a special bless-

ing! Concordia’s Annual Blessing of the Animals will

be held on Sunday, October 2nd at 2pm by the

Parking Lot. Bring your friends and family (fur and

feathers are welcome)!

Thank You

Concordia Family, Thank you for giving us the opportunity to participate in

the Maine Sea Coast missions trip this summer. With your support, we were

able to help two families in need by making home improvements. Thank

you! —Shaylyn and Nick Fisher

Dear Concordia family and friends, Thank you for the “Jesus Calling” Devo-

tions Book. I have really appreciated all the support in and around the

church. I look forward to growing in faith and love with such a wonderful

church family. Thank you with love, Evan Widdall.

Thank You to My Church Family

Dear Church Members, Thank you for the opportunity to let me have a

chance to go to Camp Kirchenwald. It was a great first experience. The

thing I liked the best was worship. From Taylor Long

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God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday

September 11th — Immediately following Coffee Time Come join us for a time of service and fellowship! We will join with Lutherans across the country to promote outreach ministries in our community! Following a shortened worship, we will embark on various projects. Some people may stay at the Church to tie quilts, assemble LWR Kits or work on a project for our shut-ins. Others will do some outside work helping some of our members with yard work and chores, or help Hershey Home or Faith Friendship with yard work.. Childcare will be provided or the children are welcome to help on any project! There is something for everyone to do!

Come and participate by doing God’s work with your hands!

Sunday School Rally Day - Sept 18

Join us for Rally Day on September 18th. We

will celebrate the start of Sunday School with

balloons, cupcakes and crafts. Adult classes

and the youth group will meet in the lower

level. Grades 3 - 6 will meet in the room

across from the office and children in second

grade or younger will meet in the Nursery.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Power Pack volunteers needed Thursday, Oct. 20th The Power Packs Project is a weekend food nourishment for families in need. Children who receive free and reduced meals at school may not have enough to eat over the weekend. This new food collection program will be starting at Concordia the First Sunday of each month. The list of needed items is posted in the narthex. Please note that they are very specific amounts and sizes. Volunteers are needed for packing Week 3 of every month on Thursday at East Petersburg Civic Center on the corner of State and Lemon Sts. Packing at 2:30PM and deliv-ery of packs to Farmdale school by 3:15PM.

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BIBLE STUDY – “Real Characters of the Bible” Beginning Wednesday, September 28 at 7 pm

Bible study on “Real Characters’ From the Bible will be held

on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Library. Learn

about interesting facts, feats and flaws of some of the Bible’s

most memorable characters!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat., Sept. 3 Community Pancake Breakfast 8:30-10:30AM Sun., Sept. 11 God’s Work, Our Hands! WE ALL CAN HELP!

Sun., Sept. 18 Sunday School Rally Day

Sunday School Begins

Confirmation Class after Sunday School Wed., Sept. 28 Bible Study - Real Characters of the Bible 7PM

Sun., Oct. 2 Global Mission Sunday/Megan Kingsborough during

coffee time

Blessing of the Animals 2PM Mountville Museum—1-4pm; Every 2nd & 4th Sunday thru Dec.

Choir Practice will begin on

Monday, September 19th.

Please come and be part of our musical

group on Sept. 19th at 7pm! We will practice music to be sung on

Reformation Sunday, Oct 30th.

We will also practice in October on the 3rd and the 24th.

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Global Mission Sunday

On Sunday, October 2nd Concordia will celebrate Global Mission Sun-

day! The Service will have a global feel to it! During Coffee Time Me-

gan Kingsborough will share her experiences in Argentina as a Young

Adult in Global Mission. You can also sample some delicious Argen-

tine treats!

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Our Sunday school class will begin September 18th. All adults of every

age are encouraged and welcomed to join us. We have an open fo-

rum and each week is a different topic/perspective for discussion. We

start at 11:15AM (so you have time to go to coffee time) and we finish

with the rest of the Sunday school classes (so you have time to gather

the rest of your family). We hope you will join us in September.

Lutheran Camping Corporation 2016 Fall Events

WOW! Women's Outdoor Weekend at Kirchenwald September 16-17

Lutheran Camping Night at the York Revolution September 17

Capture the Flag Spectacular at Kirchenwald October 2

Book Study Retreat at Nawakwa October 4-6

Fall Foliage Day at Kirchenwald & Nawakwa October 16

Wittel Farm Growing Project Harvest Festival October 22

Annual Quilt Auction at Nawakwa November 6

Women's Craft Retreat at Nawakwa November 11-13

Advent Day Apart at The Wittel Farm December 10

Winter Youth Retreat at Kirchenwald January 6-8, 2017

Concordia Community Pancake Breakfast

As part of our continuing mission with God in caring for His creation, WE serve

a monthly FREE pancake breakfast for our community members in need of a

good breakfast and fellowship. We offer this breakfast on the first Saturday of

each month from 8:30 – 10:30. If you wish to help in this ministry, come and see

how it’s done and be ready to sign up in 2017!