St. James Lutheran Church, ELCA PO Box 4596, 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325-4596

Phone: (717) 334-2012 Fax: (717) 334-3596

Website: www.stjamesgettysburg.com

“We respond to God’s abundant grace by being

hearers, proclaimers and doers of the Word.”

Volume 62, No. 11 THE MESSENGER November 2017

All Saints Day The weekend of November 4 & 5, we will remember the following who have departed this life since All Saints Day 2016, holding a firm conviction that they are safe in God’s keeping and remembering their lives with thanksgiving:

Harman L. Spence

Jean M. Racer

Jill A. Snyder

Julia M. Thomas

Sebastian R. Hafer

Raymond G. Arendt

Margaret L. Spangler

John C. Kunkel, Sr.

Thomas M. Butler

Hellen A. Gochenour

Karl L. Burkhardt

Betty Shultz

Elaine L. Bittinger

Amy G. Straub

Doris H. Sanders

Edna M. Haller

Dwight A. Huseman, Sr.

Joan L. Werdebaugh

Lucille V. Zepp

Ruth H. Gulden

Edith F. Shriver

William H. Jones, Sr.

Virginia M. Shanoltz

Donald C. Uber

Olivia G. Geib

Janet D. Woodward

Ned D. Crouse

Rhonda L. Boga

Gladys J. Wilson

Charles E. Sanford

Charles R. Kitzmiller

Richard B. Godman, Sr.

Ruth A. Messinger

Kay K. Inman

Bradley F. Morelock

Ruth R. Kelley

Robert H.R. Little

Carolyn DeWeese

Donald E. Smith

Ross Forcey

Nancy A. Slaybaugh

Margaret J. Keyser

Betty J. Smith

WORSHIP: Saturday 5:30 pm & Sunday 8:15 & 10:45 am

Sunday School from 9:30-10:30 am

NOVEMBER 4 & 5 – ALL SAINTS We celebrate the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ. We remember all who have died in Christ, trusting that the promises of God will be fulfilled and that all tears will be wiped away in the new Jerusalem. Readings: Revelation 7:9-17, Psalm 34:1-10, 22, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12; First Sunday Fellowship at 9:15 am; hosted by Finance, Memorial Fund, Mission Fund, and Stewardship Committees. Food items collected at all services will benefit our local food pantry; under the auspices of Social Ministry. (Daylight Savings Time ends – turn your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night.)

NOVEMBER 11 & 12 – PENTECOST 23 Jesus tells the parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids. Readings: Amos 5:18-24, Psalm 70, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13 10:45 WATERLIFE (service especially for families); 9:30-10:30 am Adult Sunday School Forum, “Heart-to-Heart/As Your Parents Age” - Room 309 (page 3)

NOVEMBER 18 & 19 – PENTECOST 24 Our readings during November speak of the end times. Jesus tells the parable of the talents, calling us to use our gifts. Transgender Day of Remembrance and Blessing of Quilts at all services. Readings: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18, Psalm 90:1-8 [9-11] 12, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30

Annual Congregation Meeting - Sunday, November 19, 1 pm (Join us at 12 noon for soup before the meeting. Save the date!)

Annual Reports available November 4 in the gathering area.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 – THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE 7:00 pm – Community Service at Christ Lutheran Church, 30 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg

NOVEMBER 25 & 26 – CHRIST THE KING On this final Sunday of the church year our gospel is Jesus’ great story of judgment. In the end, the faithful are those who served Christ by ministering to those who are poor, hungry, naked, sick or estranged. Each week we are strengthened around Word and Sacrament, then sent forth empowered to serve a needy and hurting world. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Healing after all three services and Global Mission Support Festival (page 4). Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Psalm 95:1-7a, Ephesians 1:15-23, Matthew 25:31-46

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ADULT FORUM - Aging parents? Now is the time to talk.

Some conversations are too important to wait. Your parents are getting older, now is the time to

have a heart-to-heart about their future, their wishes and potential needs—so you can all be

ready. But where do you begin? All adult Sunday School classes are invited to join us for an

ADULT FORUM in Room 309.

Heart-to-Heart: As Your Parents Age is a free, 60-minute educational workshop designed to

help adult children start important conversations with their parents to help them make transitions

with greater ease and dignity. This workshop will provide:

• A better understanding of the impact caregiving can have on relationships and finances.

• Key information to help support your loved one.

• Tips for starting heart-to-heart conversations.

When: Sunday, November 12 from 9:30-10:30 am (during Sunday School)

Where: Parents’ Class – Upper Floor at St. James – Room 309

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

ADULT DISCUSSION CLASS meets in room 200, at the end of the main hallway;

Judy Leslie, contact. Every Sunday we enjoy timely presentations and discussions. Join us!

Nov. 5 “Teaching English, Learning Chin” led by Janet Powers

Nov. 12 “The Discovery of Art” led by Don Wilcox

Nov. 19 “Luther and the Reformation” view video by Rick Steves

Nov. 26 “New Frontiers (Art and Architecture Series)” led by Jerry Christianson

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY - Room 303 (top floor of the church)

Fall Series: Covenant with God (Lesson stands alone so join us as your fall schedule permits.)

Nov. 5 “Faithful God, Unfaithful People” (Numbers 25:10-13, 1 Samuel 2:30-36) John Fisher

Nov. 12 “Promise of a New Covenant” (Jeremiah 31:27-34) Norma Wood

Nov. 19 “Mediator of the New Covenant” (Hebrews 12:14-15, 18-29) Gareth Biser

Nov. 26 “Remembering the Covenant” (1 Corinthians 11:23-34) Gareth Biser

EXPLORING FAITH – Room 300 (top floor of the church); contact, Denise Wood.

Our current focus is on podcasts from the Civil Conversations Project:

Nov. 5 “Lyndsey Stonebridge - Thinking & Friendship in Dark Times: Hannah Arendt for Now”

Nov. 12 http://faithinterfaith.com/articles/Theology%20proofs%20August%202008.pdf

Nov. 19 “Vincent Harding - Is America Possible”

Nov. 26 “Terry Tempest Williams - The Vitality of the Struggle”

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PARISH RECORDS DEATHS

October 8, 2017 Nancy A. Slaybaugh

October 9, 2017 Margaret J. Keyser

October 17, 2017 Betty J. Smith

WEDDINGS

October 21, 2017 Summer Mann & Travis Green

October 28, 2017 Lori Steinour & Tony Flickinger

62nd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

November 26, 1955 William H. & Doris G. Bushman

Global Mission Support Festival November 25-26

The World Outreach Committee plans to highlight our commitment to our Global Mission

Partners during the weekend of November 25-26. Some of those partners have items to

sell that will help you with your Christmas gift-giving.

• World Mission Prayer League – Scarves for $15 to support the South Asian

Christian Nurses Conference.

• Lutheran World Relief – Equal Exchange Trade items for catalog ordering.

• Project Gettysburg/Leon – Fair Trade Nicaraguan Coffee for $10 a bag,

woven table runners for $30, woven placemats for $10.

• Source of Life Ministries – Handcrafted items from Haiti.

• ELCA – Contribute to the ELCA Good Gifts Program in honor of your loved

ones who will appreciate your efforts to reduce world hunger and support

the work of the church in the world. Projects range from $10 - $500.

Members of the Committee will be available before and after services that weekend to

share information about our Partners in Mission and to help you with your product

selections. Payments by check should be made out in the name of the Mission Partner

listed above.

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If you are interested in

having your child

baptized or receiving

first communion, please

contact one of the

pastors. Also, please

contact one of them if

you want to make funeral

arrangements, or if you

are interested in being

married at St. James.

Mission Fund in Action

This month we recognize Youth Adults in Global Mission, a program of the churchwide ELCA

which received $2,000 from the 2017 Mission Fund, made possible by the generosity of the

members and families of St. James.

The ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission program invites ELCA young adults ages 21-29 into

a transformative, year-long journey in international service. As they offer themselves in service,

ELCA young adults are shaped by the witness of our global neighbors. They share in the

journeys of companion churches and organizations in one of nine countries around the world.

A year of service through the Young Adults in Global Mission program invites young adults to

become the hands and feet of Jesus in the world, providing critical support to ministries and

projects in communities of need. Many return with a strong feeling of call for full-time service

to the church. Current YAGM country programs include: Argentina/Uruguay, Australia,

Cambodia, Central Europe, Jerusalem/West Bank, Madagascar, Mexico, Rwanda,

Senegal, Southern Africa and United Kingdom.

A BIKE RACK is in the back of the Gettysburg C.A.R.E.S. Resource Center, next

to the church, near the alley. Because of safety issues, we ask that you place your

bike there when coming into the church building. Thank you for your cooperation!

The Annual Cookie Walk fundraiser will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3rd!!

Come on down to the dining room and pick out some yummy holiday treats

made by the youth and members of St. James. Cookies will be $5 per pound

and all funds will benefit youth summer trips to the Gathering and Workcamp!

Pre-order forms can be found in the Gathering Area. If you would like to bake

cookies for the Cookie Walk, please let Jess Smith know.

We need people willing to DELIVER FLOWERS TO OUR SHUT-INS

after the 10:45 am worship service. If you can do this one time only, or for

an entire month, please email Dee Wells at dee.lockman@gmail.com.

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From our Council President, Barbara Vossler:

I wish to give a big thank you from the Pastors and Council to our Staff who go above

and beyond their duties. Thank you to Katy, Debby, Tom, Kim, Jess, and Tim. You

are there for our members whenever they need you. Tom, a big thank you for picking

up extra duties in the Child Care Center while Kim had foot surgery. Katy and Debby,

thank you for being there when anyone comes in with requests, as well as with all

your other duties.

Also, a big thank you for all the help in making the Fall Festival and Blessing of the

Animals a huge success! Thank you to: Jess Smith and our youth, Brad Smith and

Evangelism Committee, Daryl and Lyne Aurand for cooking and donating the pig,

and all others who helped in any way. The dunk tank was a success and our Pastors,

Tim and Jess were great sports.

St. James Council Minutes - October 18, 2017

The Scout land deed has been signed.

The Fall Festival was a great success. Thanks to all who helped.

Treasurer’s report was passed.

Discussion about raising awareness on the outstanding balance for the Worship Renewal

Fund so that we can pay back the Endowment Fund. We will further discuss in January.

Evangelism is handing out hot chocolate for the Gettysburg Halloween Parade and

starting up Dinner for 8.

Property stated that new windows are needed and part of the roof needs to be replaced.

Both the Church and Child Care budgets were endorsed to go to the Annual Congregation

Meeting on Sunday, November 19 at 1:00 pm, in the worship area. 12 noon lunch for the

Annual Congregation Meeting will be soup and bread, prepared by Council.

The Endowment Committee’s Amendment to Resolution, establishing the Endowment

Fund, was passed.

The Child Care name has been changed to St. James Lutheran Church Early Learning

Center.

Tom Bender was thanked for his extra work for the Child Care Center.

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2017 Christmas Pageant!

Dear Parents/Youth:

We are preparing for this year’s Christmas Pageant, which will be the

traditional Christmas Story! Youth of all ages are encouraged to

participate and there is a part for everyone! Musicians are also needed!

* Sunday, December 17, 9:30 am, St. James Lutheran Church

Youth (4 yrs. - 6th grade) will be learning the music and speaking parts

from 9:30-9:45 am, beginning Sunday, November 5, 2017, third

floor, Room 307 & 308 and will continue each Sunday until the

Pageant. Note: The two and three-year olds will participate in the two

rehearsals (listed below) and pageant.

There will be two mandatory rehearsals:

▪ Sunday, December 10, 9:30-10:30 am (during the Sunday School hour), Worship Area

▪ Saturday, December 16, 9:00 - 10:15 am, Worship Area

All ages are eligible to participate in the Pageant. Interested 7th through 12th graders are encouraged

to participate by playing their instruments or narrating. Please complete the form below and return to the

church office by Sunday, November 5 or email the information to Julie Keyser

(ajkeyser@comcast.net).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of us. Thank you for your participation and

support!

Pete Riley (717-624-7219) Julie Keyser (717-339-0634)

prfrog@embarqmail.com ajkeyser@comcast.net

Director Coordinator

We are seeking a volunteer to PLAY PIANO for the Christmas Pageant. If we do not

find a volunteer by the beginning of November, we may not be able to have the Pageant.

Please return this portion of the form by Sunday, November 5, to the church office

or email Julie Keyser (ajkeyser@comcast.net) with this information.

Participating Child’s Name: __________________________________ Grade:_____

Willing to play _____________instrument. (__ years’ experience)

Parents’ Name(s): _________________________________ Phone: _______________

E-mail address: ___________________________________

____ Parent(s) interested in being an Adult Helper for the Pageant

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There is NO breakfast, youth group or choir on Wednesday, November 2nd. Happy Thanksgiving!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD: High School trip to Fields of Adventure Corn Maze in Aspers!

Meet at St. James at 6:30 pm to carpool up to the corn maze. We will be going with youth from

the Upper Adams Lutheran Churches and Pastors Ben and Wes! Return time TBA—we will give

parents a call when we are leaving the corn maze.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH: Middle School youth are invited to help Reach Workcamps

set up for their gala at Ski Liberty. They will need help for about an hour getting set up. Please

meet at St. James at 8:30 am to carpool to Ski Liberty. Jess will bring breakfast!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH: Regular Youth Group and Koinonia Choir schedule

(Middle School 5:15-6:30 pm; Koinonia Choir 6:30-7:30 pm; High School 7:30-8:45 pm)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH: 10:45 am Waterlife Service! Alleluia, Jubilant, and Koinonia

Choir--please mark your calendars! We will have regular Youth Group and Koinonia Choir

schedule on Sunday evening (MS 5:15-6:30 pm; Choir 6:30-7:30 pm; HS 7:30-8:45 pm)

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17-19TH: Middle School Confirmation Retreat at Camp

Nawakwa. More information coming soon! There will be NO Middle or High School Youth

Group or Koinonia Choir on the 19th after the retreat.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH: NO Youth Group or Choir due to the holiday. Enjoy your break!

Save these Dates:

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND: Cookie Baking afternoon for all ages!

Meet at St. James to bake and decorate cookies for the Cookie Walk the

next morning. We will meet in the dining room from 1:00-3:00 pm; all

ages and families are welcome to join us!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3RD: The annual Cookie Walk Fundraiser!!

We need lots of bakers! If you would like to contribute this year, please

email Jess Smith with the type of cookie you’d like to bake. Since this is

always such a great fundraiser for our summer youth trips, each youth and their

family is asked to contribute 2 dozen cookies! Pre-order forms will be available

in the Gathering Area this month and should be turned in to Jess when complete.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH: Mid-week Advent Services begin!

Join us for dinner, a craft, and a short service at 5:00 pm in the dining room.

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Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1

6:45 am MS/HS Breakfast 9:30 am St. James Child Care Center Chapel 10:00 am Bible Study 10:30 am Prayer Shawl 3:30 pm Elementary Choirs & Youth Groups

2

10:00 am Bible Study 7:30 pm Adult Choir

NO Christian Education

3 6:30 pm High School youth Fields of Adventure Corn Maze, Aspers

PHOTO DIRECTORY

PICTURES

NOV. 2 - 4

4 All Saints Food Donations & Remembering

Recently Departed (Annual Reports Out)

5:30 pm Communion

Turn clocks back 1 hr. 8:30 am Middle School Youth at Ski Liberty

5 All Saints Food Donations & Remembering

Recently Departed

(Annual Reports Out)

8:15 am Communion 9:15 am Fellowship 9:30 am Sunday School & Pageant Rehearsal 10:45 am Communion

5:15 pm MS Youth Group 6:30 pm Koinonia Choir 7:30 pm HS Youth Group

6

8:00 am Long-Range Strategic Planning

1:00 pm Staff Meeting (OFFICE CLOSED)

6:30 pm Property

7

1:30 pm Staff Meeting

(OFFICE CLOSED)

7:00 pm Child Care Gov. 7:00 pm Evangelism 7:30 pm Worship & Music

8

6:45 am MS/HS Breakfast 8:30 am Executive 9:30 am STJCCC Chapel 10:00 am Bible Study 10:30 am Prayer Shawl 3:30 pm Elementary Choirs & Youth Groups

9

10:00 am Bible Study 7:30 pm Adult Choir

10

11 Pentecost 23 5:30 pm Communion

12 Pentecost 23 8:15 am Communion 9:30 am Sunday School & Pageant Rehearsal

9:30 Adult Forum

10:45 am Communion

& WATERLIFE

5:15 pm MS Youth Group 6:30 pm Koinonia Choir 7:30 pm HS Youth Group

13

7:00 pm Personnel

14

1:30 pm Staff Meeting

(OFFICE CLOSED)

PHOTO DIRECTORY

PICTURES

NOV. 13 - 15

15

6:45 am MS/HS Breakfast 9:30 am STJCCC Chapel 10:00 am Stephen Ministers 10:00 am Bible Study 10:30 am Prayer Shawl 3:30 pm Elementary Choirs & Youth Groups

5:30 pm COUNCIL

DINNER & RETREAT

The Messenger Deadline

16

10:00 am Bible Study 7:30 pm Adult Choir

17

NOV. 17-19 Middle School Confirmation

Retreat at Camp Nawakwa

18 Pentecost 24 Transgender Day of Remembrance & Blessing Quilts

5:30 pm Communion

19 Pentecost 24 Transgender Day of Remembrance & Blessing Quilts

8:15 am Communion 9:30 am Sunday School & Pageant Rehearsal 10:45 am Communion

12:00 pm Soup Lunch

1:00 pm Annual Congregation Meeting

7:30 pm Martin Luther Choir

NO Koinonia Choir & MS/HS Youth Groups

20

7:00 pm Pr. Mike’s Mutual Ministry

21

1:30 pm Staff Meeting

(OFFICE CLOSED)

7:00 pm Library

NO Social Ministry

22

6:45 am MS/HS Breakfast 9:00 am Messenger Volunteers & Messenger mailed 9:30 am STJCCC Chapel 10:00 am Bible Study 10:30 am Prayer Shawl 7:00 pm Thanksgiving Eve Service – Christ Lutheran

NO Elementary Choirs

& Youth Groups

23

Church Office & Child Care CLOSED

24

Child Care CLOSED

25 Christ the King

5:30 pm Communion & Healing Prayers

NOV. 25-26 Global Mission

Support Festival Weekend

26 Christ the King

Global Mission Festival

8:15 am Communion & Prayers for Healing 9:30 am Sunday School & Pageant Rehearsal 10:45 am Communion & Prayers for Healing

NO Koinonia Choir & MS/HS Youth Groups

27

1:30 pm Archives

28

1:30 pm Staff Meeting

(OFFICE CLOSED)

6:00 pm World Outreach 7:00 pm Mission Support 7:30 pm Art & Design

29

6:45 am MS/HS Breakfast 9:30 am STJCCC Chapel 10:00 am Bible Study 10:30 am Prayer Shawl 3:30 pm Elementary Choirs & Youth Groups

30

10:00 am Bible Study 7:30 pm Adult Choir

DEC. 1

DEC. 2 Advent 1

Food Donations

5:30 pm Communion

1:00 pm Cookie Bake

ST. JAMES

LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

PO BOX 4596, GETTYSBURG, PA 17325-4596

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BEFORE Wednesday, Nov. 15th!

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Calling St. James at (717) 334-2012 Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Wednesday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

When calling our church office, you will reach the automated

phone system. Please leave a message on staff members’ voice-

mails by immediately pressing their extension number listed below.

201 Katheryn M. Clowney Office Manager

kclowney@stjamesgettysburg.com

202 Debra L. Nimtz Administrative Assistant

dnimtz@stjamesgettysburg.com

205 Pr. Michael E. Allwein Senior Pastor

mallwein@stjamesgettysburg.com

206 Pr. Andrew R. Geib Associate Pastor

ageib@stjamesgettysburg.com

207 Jessica L. Smith Youth Minister

youth@stjamesgettysburg.com

209 Timothy E. Braband Minister of Music

tbraband@stjamesgettysburg.com

215 G. Thomas Bender Building Superintendent

sexton@stjamesgettysburg.com