6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
There will be two worship services on Christmas Eve. The 6:00 p.m. service will be geared toward families with children, and will include Communion and the singing of Silent Night by candlelight. The 10:00 p.m. service will be a more traditional service of Word and Sacrament as well as the singing of Silent Night by candlelight. Plan now to attend one or both services.
November 2019
November has the feeling of a month of transition. It is the month that the church year comes to an end. It is also the month where rehearsals and planning ramp up for the new church year, beginning with Advent, then Christmas, then Epiphany. While we tie up the loose ends on one year, we also unwrap the possibilities for the new year. Transitions.
But during this month of transitions, we take time. We take time to give thanks. And I don’t just mean the Thanksgiving Eve worship service on November 27. We take time to give thanks for the saints of the congregation we will remember on All Saints Sunday. We take time to give thanks for being in a position to prepare a plan of ministry for next year. We take time to give thanks for Christ the King, who continues to guide us, support us and prompt us to act and serve in a manner which reflects his ministry in the gospels.
Each week we pray the petition, “your kingdom come.” When that happens, our work is finished. Until that time, we will keep going, striving to share Jesus’ love in word and deed. We give thanks to God, for calling us into the mission field of grace. And we give thanks that we can do this together.
Clifton D. Eshbach,
Pastor
November 27th at 7:00 pm
Thanksgiving Eve Worship
The annual community Thanksgiving Eve Service with Concordia, Columbia and St. Paul, Millersville congregations. will be here, at Holy Spirit, on Wednesday, November 27th at 7:00 pm. Make plans now to attend this service.
End of the Year Gifts
As we move into the final two months of 2019, please consider making an additional “end of year” gift to Holy Spirit. Such a gift will be important to maintain good financial footing, and to begin the new year with positive momentum which your gift can provide.
Please refer to the several ways by which you may make a gift. Thank you for your dedication to make sure Holy Spirit continues to be a place where the love of Jesus may be shared in word and deed.
Thursday, December 5
12th Annual Christmas Tea
Thursday, December 5
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
We invite you to spend a delightful afternoon at the 12th Annual Holy Spirit Christmas Tea. Held in Fellowship Hall, a festive holiday atmosphere will surround you. A selection of delicious things to eat, several varieties of tea, seasonal music, and entertainment are planned. And, there are always a few surprises! Come and share the fun and fellowship.
There is a poster in the narthex for you to sign up. Invite friends and join us for tea.
We hope to see you there!
(Anyone whowishes to attend and has a transportation issue, please notify the church office (717-394-6771) and we will make every effort to make arrangements for you.)
