Author: Church Office

Adult Education at Holy Spirit

Are you ready for a fall season filled with awesome times of learning? This year, you can be part of an exciting line up of presentations: scripture study, special guests, and a variety of topics, spiced with healthy portions of good will, good humor and good people. (Not to mention coffee. There has to be coffee!)

Adult Education at Holy Spirit Fall 2013*

(*Adult education happens after Sunday worship, about 10:45 a.m.)

Are you ready for a fall season filled with awesome times of learning? This year, you can be part of an exciting line up of presentations: scripture study, special guests, and a variety of topics, spiced with healthy portions of good will, good humor and good people. (Not to mention coffee. There has to be coffee!)

 

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * DECEMBER* * * * * * * * * * * * * *

A Study of the Season of Preparation and Watching

December 8, 15 and 22: The Meaning of Advent in Our Lives

Advent is a most spiritual time of reflection about who we are, where we are, and what we hope for in the future. Each week a different theme will be presented. They include: The Gospel Texts of Advent, The Music of Advent, concluding with The Hope of Advent. Don’t rush past Advent. Waiting for Christmas has special significance for Christians, which you will appreciate as we move through the season.

 December 29: No class. Merry Christmas!

Stay tuned for the Winter/Spring 2014 Term!!!

 

November Worship Assistants

Check out when it’s your turn. Thanks for being a part of Holy Spirit’s Ministry!

 

November 2013  Worship Assistants
Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Dec. 1
Acolytes Evan Widdall Jeff Reed John Schmitt Ed Smith Evan Widdall
Deacons Barb Eshbach            Pat Cauler Bryan Walton        Ed Smith Barb Eshbach     Doug Dandridge Hannah Lefever  Candy Steiner Marilyn Knaub     Sandy Stouffer
Lectors Suzann Schwenk Erin Himes Bonnie  Guirlando Walker Phillips Noelle Dandridge
Greeters Mary Ann Russell    Dee Mumma Glenn & Miriam Nauman Sue Large          Janet Wiegand Linda Schmitt    Ruth Rhoads Ruth Davis        Donna Null
Ushers Ray Brunner          Walker Phillips Don Eckert       Bob Slade Walt Hurst                 Pat Cauler John Schmitt      Deb Cibik Mike & Kathy Mast
Nursery Assistants Patti LaPorte          Andrew Knaub Linda Rogers   Shayla Calvetti Jan Wacker     Nancy Landis Patti LaPorte   Andrew Knaub
Altar Guild     :Set-up Barb Widdall Diana Thompson Wilma Houser   Mary Jane Lynch Candy Steiner Barb Widdall
                  :Clean-up Linda Sutcliffe       Shirley Bodish Nancy & Walt Hurst Bob & Linda Slade Candy Steiner Linda Sutcliffe  Shirley Bodish
Council Person Pat Winters Marilyn Knaub Nancy Landis Suzann Schwenk Patti LaPorte
Note: If you are unable to serve when you are scheduled please make an effort to find a substitute.  If you are able to find a substitute notify the Church office of  the change so that the bulletin can reflect the change  If you cannot find a substitute please contact one of the persons below. Thank you.
Sandy Rohrback  (Lectors & Deacons)
Sayre Turney  (Acolytes, Greeters, Ushers, Nursery Assistants & Altar Guild)
Bob Slade  (Ushers)

 

Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service

The annual community Thanksgiving Eve Service will be hosted by Concordia Lutheran Church on Wednesday, November 27th at 7:00 pm.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service

The annual community Thanksgiving Eve Service will be hosted by Concordia Lutheran Church on Wednesday, November 27th at 7:00 pm.  We will also be joined by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Millersville.  We hope to see you there.

 

From the Pastor: November 2013

If you thought October went quickly then, “fasten your seat belts,” as begins a famous quote from the movies. But unlike the rest of that quote, here it will not be a bumpy ride. It will be a faithful ride as we close this liturgical year and prepare to begin a new one in December.

November already?!

I can hear the sighs now. Does it seem to you that as we get closer to the end of the calendar year the days move faster, like a snowball picking up mass and speed going down the hill?  If you thought October went quickly then, “fasten your seat belts,” as begins a famous quote from the movies. But unlike the rest of that quote, here it will not be a bumpy ride. It will be a faithful ride as we close this liturgical year and prepare to begin a new one in December.

In November we give thanks for and remember all the saints (remember the time change at the beginning of the month), the next week we are very fortunate to welcome our synodical Bishop to worship. And the next week is the Thanksgiving Dinner. And the next week will be our semi-annual meeting. And don’t forget equally enjoyable things such as a game night, choir rehearsals, and Sunday School.  And then guess what, it will be December!

All of these events are opportunities to express our thanks to God for the blessings we have been given and to continue our mission to share Jesus’ love in word and deed. Therefore in the midst of what may seem to be a month full of responsibilities, remember to offer a prayer of thanks to God who gives us these blessings, especially the blessing of a Savior, Jesus Christ. And I suppose I should add, be here to receive the good gifts of God through all of these various faithful activities.

AND, remember that every week is a good week to invite a neighbor or friend to Holy Spirit to sense the power of God’s Holy Spirit at work in our worship, service, education and fellowship. This Spirit keeps us together, motivated and creative so that we can continue to strive to fulfill our mission.

CLIFTON D. ESHBACH

Pastor