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Christ Lutheran: a community of disciples called to receive and share the light of Christ

Volume 46, No. 11 November 2015

All Saints’ Day November 1

Save the date! On this day we remember and give thanks to God for all His saints both well-known and those known only to God. In  12/5 St. Nicholas Festival particular we remember the members of our parish who  12/20 Cookie Bake Sale have entered the Church Triumphant this past year:  12/22 Church Decorating Bertha Kennedy, Erma Sloka, Barry Minick, Nancy Garber, Harold Levering, Lynne Berglund, Elva Schreiber, Richard  12/31 Welcome 2016! Plummer.  1/31 Festival of Music  2/7 Congregational Annual November 8 Stewardship Sunday (Take 2) Mtg On this Sunday we hear about the widow who gave all she had. Such gen-  2017 Luther 500 erosity foreshadows Jesus’ own self-giving on the cross for our salvation. If you have not yet returned your commitment of giving form for 2016, please do so on this Sunday. Our giving is a direct reflection of our faith.

Worship Service Times November 15 Congregation Meeting and Chili Cook-off Holy Communion

Sunday Immediately following the late service, our annual chili cook-off benefits our youth ministry. At 1:00 PM we will convene our annual meeting to ap- 8:15 am and 11:00 am prove a 2016 Budget and elect new council members. Copies of the 2016 9:45 Sunday School Proposed Budget will be available in the narthex beginning November 1.

Wednesday

8:30 Matins November 22 Christ the King Sunday Our Church Year reaches its conclusion with this festive day reminding us that the Lord Jesus Christ is King of all Inside this issue: Creation. In a world that is often suspicious of political leaders, we can be assured that Christ is ultimately in Pastor’s Paragraphs 2 control of all things and his reign over us is love. Christian Education 4

Choir News 5 November 29 First Sunday in Advent Youth 6 We begin a new Church Year on this day as we begin our 4-week Bible Readings 7 journey of repentance, prayer and fasting toward Christmas. Most Social Ministry 8 of the Gospel readings on Sundays throughout this year will be taken from the Gospel of St. Luke. Fellowship 9 PAGE 2 RECEIVE AND SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST VOLUME 46, NO. 11 Pastor’s Paragraphs

Dear sisters and brothers in onto the world… even beyond us to simply sin all we want Christ, their temporal life. and let God’s grace cover us. God wants us to be saints! He Eric Metaxas writes the follow- We are not saints because we desires our sanctity because ing in his book “Seven Men,” are so good and holy on our He loves us infinitely. God You can talk about right and own. We are called by God to wants to make us saints so wrong and good and bad all be saints. Through the Gospel, that we may participate and day long, but ultimately people the Holy Spirit continues to share in His own divine life. It need to see it. Seeing and call us to faith and through is for this purpose that He studying the actual lives of peo- our faith re-shape us back into adopts us as His children and ple is simply the best way to the image of His Beloved Son. heirs to his infinite glory. communicate ideas about how to behave and not to behave. So let us rejoice in God’s saints In Holy Baptism, God adopts We need heroes and role mod- of every time and place whose us as His children through His els. witness cheers us on this pil- Son, Jesus Christ. It is in Him grimage of faith. May God join and through Him that God Our culture today, has a diffi- our voices with theirs, so that wants to be united with us and cult time with heroes. We like with one voice the church in us to be united with Him. to find fault and we enjoy scan- both heaven and earth may dal and sometimes I think the give Him eternal praise. We are all called to be and media goes looking for it just to made saints by God’s grace, keep us entertained. Conse- In obedience to the Gospel, but it is important for us to re- quently we either no longer Pastor A.J. Domines member and honor particular trust anyone and we are suspi- saints whose example and cious of everyone, or we simply faithful witness help us con- no longer believe that anyone tinue on this pilgrimage of can lead a holy life. faith. The Augsburg Confes- Ministerium sion, Article XXI states: It is In Baptism you and I are Thanksgiving Eve also taught among us that joined to Christ and called to Service saints should be kept in re- imitate him. We are not per- membrance so that our faith fect nor are we sinless as Wednesday, November 25, may be strengthened when we Christ, but our Baptism calls see what grace they received us to daily repentance. The 7:00 PM and how they were sustained saints are great examples for by faith. Moreover their good us not because they are perfect at the Elizabethtown First works are to be an example for but precisely because they are Church of God us, each of us in his own call- so human. We humans are ing. created in the image of God. That image of God in us is As the hymn “Rejoice in God’s “good” but it is marred by our Saints” reminds us, A world sin. However, the divine im- without saints forgets how to age in man is not so marred praise. No one is perfect and that it can no longer be recog- no one person is loved more by nized. Although bondage to God. There are however, spe- sin can dull our perception of cific Christians whose lives are what is good and lead us to all so transparent that the light of kinds of evil, it is no excuse for Christ shines through them VOLUME 46, NO. 11 RECEIVE AND SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST PAGE 3 Christian Learning

Parents’ Class Wednesday Morning Bible Study Sundays 9:45-10:45 AM Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 AM in the Parlor in the Upper Room of Parish Life Center St. Paul’s Letter to the Colossians Adult Forum Sundays 9:45-10:45 AM in the Social Room Exploring the Augsburg Confessional Adult Bible Study “Enjoying the Old Testament” Sunday School for Ages 2-High School Wednesdays 6:45 PM Sundays 9:45-10:45AM

Study the Augsburg Confession

Article XXI It is also taught among us that saints should be kept in remembrance so that our faith may be strengthened when we see what grace they received and how they were sustained by faith. Moreover their good works are to be an example for us, each of us in his own calling.

Scripture Readings Prayer

Psalm 34: 1-10 With reverence and affection we remember Isaiah 26: 1-4, before you, O everlasting God, all our de- 8-9, parted friends and relatives. Keep us in 12-13, union with them here through faith and love 19-21 toward you, that hereafter we may enter into your presence and be numbered with Revelation 21: 9-11, those who look upon your face in glory ev- 22-27 erlasting, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen St. Matthew 5: 1-12

(Lutheran Book of Worship, prayer number 235)

PAGE 4 RECEIVE AND SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST VOLUME 46, NO. 11 Fair Trade Event

Wednesdays, Sunday, November 8 “Where in the World is Christ Lutheran Church” During Sunday School & Following 11am service until 1 pm November 4th- Guatemala with Mary Lou Keller and Ron Shubert Start your Christmas Shopping Early November 11th- United States-In Honor of Veteran’s Day. All veterans  Come and shop for fairly traded are invited to this evening’s items from various countries meal to share their stories. November 18th- Detroit-ELCA Youth  Coffee, chocolate and other food Gathering, summer 2015 items (food items available for tast- November 25th- NO BasiX- Happy Thanksgiving! ing)  ELCA Good Gifts 6PM Meal 6:45 PM Children’s Choir/Study  Kid’s scavenger hunt Adult Bible Study As you begin to purchase gifts for the holiday sea- son, why not give a gift that enriches the lives of others. Saturday Happy Shopping! December 5 St. Nicholas Festival Teachers Needed Noon-3

activities, crafts, games and Teachers are needed for our elementary age children. Teaching children the faith was held fun! up as one of the most important activities in  Learn about who St. Nicholas was and how we the home, according to Deuteronomy 11:19, can celebrate during this special time of year. “Teach them to your children, talk about them all the time-whether you are at home or walking  Find out why we put out our shoes on the eve of along the road or going to bed at night, or get- December 6th in hopes that St. Nick will fill them ting up in the morning.” If you are feeling with goodies. God’s call to teach and touch the lives of young people, please contact Celia Domines at 367-  This is an event for children of all ages. Yes, 2786 ext. 311. grown-ups, there will be stuff just for you, too! Lunch begins at noon, activities at 12:45 VOLUME 46, NO. 11 RECEIVE AND SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST PAGE 5

Have you ever wanted to sing in a choir during the Advent and FESTIVAL Christmas season? Now is the time to come to choir to share your tal- ents and enjoy all the music of OF MUSIC those seasons. Everyone is welcome!

Wednesdays 6:00 pm BasiX Meal 6:45–7:45 pm Children’s Choirs/Bible Study November 1 (ages 5 through 5th grade) Last day to sign up to participate

Please sign up at the choir room door. Mrs. Sundays Dillane will be contacting those who signed 5:45- 6:30 pm Youth Choir (grades 6 through 12) up to start selecting music. 7:15 pm Adult Choir January 31 at 4:00 PM Celebrate the talents of our youth! A covered dish will follow in the social room where you will have time to greet the participants Volunteers Needed for Panera Bread Pick up on Friday nights The donated products will be dropped off at the food bank Saturday morning. Sign up in the narthex or call the church office. Grocery Card Fundraiser

Purchase grocery cards at face value for Homeless Initiative Darrenkamp’s, Giant, and Weis Markets. 5% of the purchase price goes directly to our St. Paul UMC is working to provide a homeless youth program! Please stop by our table in the shelter for folks in Elizabethtown from December Narthex before and after both Sunday services 1-March 1. Volunteers are needed to staff the or stop by the church office during office hours. shelter overnight from 8pm-7am and to provide meals. If you are interested in helping, sign up in the narthex or call the church office.

Financial Statement September YTD

Income $32,223 $320,075 Expenses 33,019 344,150

Net Income(Deficit) ($ 796) ($ 24,075) PAGE 6 RECEIVE AND SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST VOLUME 46, NO. 11

Youth News LYO meeting Nov 8 6:30-8:00pm Congregational Meeting, November 15 We will take an extra collec- tion at this meeting to gather funds so we can send Yafet a little extra money for a Christ- mas gift. Last year the gift we sent bought a mattress for him to sleep on.

Help support Yafet! All Youth please bring $3 per month or $36 for the year.

As this is a fundraiser for our youth, youth families are en- couraged to enter at least one item into the cook-off. Categories are: chili, soup, mac & cheese and homemade bread. Youth please be present at the cook-off to help with the meal, with clean-up afterwards, and with calculating the results.

Want to get the latest updates The Harrisburg Quake is a transformational weekend for on Youth activities? grades 6-9 where lives will be renewed and faith will become real! The event is held at the Harrisburg Hilton Jan 22-24 and consists Want to have discussions about of speakers, concerts and large and small group activities. The the sermons? deadline for registration is Dec 1 and the total cost per person for Twitter: @EtownLYO the event is $174. Male Chaperones are needed for this event! Instagram: EtownLYO

Christmas Wreath Sale Jewel David Ministries Winterfest is a synod spon- Service Work sored event for grades 9-12 Nov 8-Nov 22 held Jan 2-3 at the Lancaster November 21 Pick-up Dec 5 12pm-3pm & Host Resort, also involving 8am-10am Dec 6 following each service. meet at speakers, concerts, small and Shoppes on Market large group activities. The total cost for this event is Contact Colleen Sites for more $155 and the registration details deadline is Dec 1. Male chaperones are needed! VOLUME 46, NO. 11 RECEIVE AND SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST PAGE 7 Troop 1 News

Troop 1 spent a weekend in September camping at Ricketts Glen State Park, near Wilkes-Barre, to hike the beautiful Falls Trail. This trail is a 7.2 mile loop that de- scends over 1300 feet down a gorge and then back out. Along the path there are 22 named waterfalls, the largest of which is 94' in height.

Troop 1 welcomes Andrew Nye.

Daily Bible Readings

Nov 1: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14 or Revelation 4:1-11 Nov 20: Ezra 7:27-28; 8:21-36 or Jeremiah 39:11—40:6 Matthew 13:1-9 Ezra 5:1-17 Acts 16:6-15 Nov 11: Ezra 6:1-22 or Revelation 15:1-8 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 Lamentations 2:8-15 Matthew 14:13-21 Nov 2: Jeremiah 44:1-14 or Revelation 5:1-10 Nov 21: Ezra 9:1-15 or Ezra 6:1-22 Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14 Matthew 13:10-17 Revelation 17:1-14 1 Corinthians 15:30-41 Nov 12: Nehemiah 1:1-11 or Lam- Matthew 14:22-36 Matthew 11:16-24 entations 2:16-22 Nov 22: Isaiah 19:19-25 Nov 3: Lamentations 1:1-5(6- 9)10- Revelation 5:11--6:11 14 Romans 15:5-13 12 or Jeremiah 40:7- 41:3 Matthew 13:18-23 Luke 19:11-27 1 Corinthians 15:41-50 Nov 13: Nehemiah 2:1-20 or Lam- Nov 23: Joel 3:1-2, 9-17 Matthew 11:25-30 entations 4:1-22 1 Peter 1:1-12 Nov 4: Lamentations 2:8-15 or Revelation 6:12--7:4 Matthew 19:1-12 Jeremiah 41:4-18 Matthew 13:24-30 Nov 24: Nahum 1:1-13 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 Nov 14: Nehemiah 4:1-23 or Lam- 1 Peter 1:13-25 Matthew 12:1-14 entations 5:1-22 Matthew 19:13-22 Nov 5: Ezra 1:1-11 or Revelation 7:(4-8) 9-17 Nov 25: Obadiah 15-21 Jeremiah 42:1-22 Matthew 13:31-35 1 Peter 2:1-10 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 Nov 15: Nehemiah 5:1-19 or Matthew 19:23-30 Matthew 12:15-21 Ezra 1:1-11 Nov 26: Zephaniah 3:1-13 Nov 6: Ezra 3:1-13 or Acts 20:7-12 1 Peter 2:11-25 Jeremiah 43:1-13 Luke 12:22-31 Matthew 20:1-16 1 Corinthians 16:10-24 Nov 16: Nehemiah 6:1-19 or Nov 27: Isaiah 24:14-23 Matthew 12:22-32 Ezra 3:1-13 1 Peter 3:13--4:6 Nov 7: Ezra 4:7, 11-24 or Revelation 10:1-11 Matthew 20:17-28 Jeremiah 43:1-13 Matthew 13:36-43 Nov 28: Micah 7:11-20 Philemon 1-25 Nov 17: Nehemiah 12:27-31a, 42b- 1 Peter 4:7-19 Matthew 12:33-42 47 or Ezra 4:7, 11-24 Matthew 20:29-34 Nov 8: Haggai 1:1-2:9 or Revelation 11:1-19 Nov 29: Amos 1:1-5, 13--2:8 1 Jeremiah 44:15-30 Matthew 13:44-52 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Acts 18:24-19:7 Nov 18: Nehemiah 13:4-22 or Luke 21:5-19 Luke 10:25-37 Haggai 1:1--2:9 Nov 30: Amos 2:6-16 Nov 9: Zechariah 1:7-17 or Revelation 12:1-12 2 Peter 1:1-11 Jeremiah 45:1-5 Matthew 13:53-58 Matthew 21 Revelation 1:4-20 Nov 19: Ezra 7: (1-10) 11-26 or Matthew 12:43-50 Zechariah 1:7-17 Nov 10: Ezra 5:1-17 or Revelation 14:1-13 Lamentations 1:1-5 (6-9) 10-12 Matthew 14:1-12 PAGE 8 RECEIVE AND SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST VOLUME 46, NO. 11 Social Ministry

November 3 November 6:30pm Social Room Paper products

The Social Ministry committee is again sponsoring an Angel Tree at the church this holiday season. We will be receiving the names of ~60 children from the Luther- Care child-care program in Columbia. The Luthercare program offers families trust- Book Club Meets Saturday, worthy and affordable child-care, provided November 21th at 10AM in the by qualified staff. Most of the families with children in the Columbia center have Social Room their child-care subsidized due to their low income. The children’s names we receive are truly in need, especially during the The Kitchen House holiday season By Kathleen Grissom Each child will be assigned a num- ber. This number is then written on an In this gripping New York Times bestseller, Kathleen angel, which will include a brief descrip- Grissom brings to life a thriving plantation in Vir- tion of the child (i.e. boy, age 6) along with ginia in the decades before the Civil War, where a their requests for Christmas and their dark secret threatens to expose the best and worst in clothing size. (Please note that it is not everyone tied to the estate. necessary to purchase everything on the Orphaned during her passage from Ireland, list). We ask that the families of Christ young, white Lavinia arrives on the steps of the Lutheran Church consider choosing an an- kitchen house and is placed, as an indentured ser- gel and join us in fulfilling the wishes of vant, under the care of Belle, the master’s illegitimate those less fortunate than ourselves this slave daughter. Lavinia learns to cook, clean, and Christmas. The angels will be placed on serve food, while guided by the quiet strength and the tree in the parlor by November love of her new family. 22nd. Please remember to fill-out the sign- In time, Lavinia is accepted into the world of the up sheet when you choose your an- big house, caring for the master’s opium-addicted wife gel. Wrapped gifts should be tagged and befriending his dangerous yet protective son. She with the appropriate angel number attempts to straddle the worlds of the kitchen and big and brought to the church by Sunday, house, but her skin color will forever set her apart December 13th. Social ministry will then from Belle and the other slaves. deliver the gifts to the LutherCare cen- Through the unique eyes of Lavinia and Belle, ter. If you have any questions about the Grissom’s debut novel unfolds in a heartbreaking and Angel Tree project, please contact Jodi ultimately hopeful story of class, race, dignity, deep- Yorty at 361-9531 or [email protected]. buried secrets, and familial bonds. VOLUME 46, NO. 11 RECEIVE AND SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST PAGE 9 Stephen Ministry Spotlight: Mrs. Kathryn “Jane” McDonald

Mrs. Jane McDonald has completed it.” She indicated relate to the care receivers, been a Stephen Minister for that she feels like she has time along with the fear of keeping about 3 years, she is from our to do things for people. As time conversations active. first installed class, and has went by and she had not heard She still has this fear with completed the 50 hours of anything she was surprised each new care receiver experi- training including many when she started getting ence, and hopes they will feel supervisory meetings. phone calls from friends comfortable. But, then again She has also worked with and family that had been you have to trust that the Holy a care receiver. When listed as references. “Then Spirit and God will help you Jane was asked about I realized some of my life’s through. Jane commented that why she became a experiences were leading being a Stephen Minister “is a Stephen Minister she this way by walking with tremendously rewarding ex- said “that is an interesting others years ago.” She stated perience, you feel like you are question. After completing the “it was a natural thing to do.” truly helping someone.” 6 weeks of introductory infor- Her worst fear in being a If you are in need of care, please con- mative meetings I picked up Stephen Minister has been tact: Pastor Domines at 717-449-2511 an application and it sat on my that she would not know or Greg Hitz at 717-319-9803 desk for 2 – 3 months before I whether she would be able to

Cookie Bakers Welcome 2016! Needed Chicken BBQ & more Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to bake Christ Lutheran If you are Christmas cookies. On Sun- Church is going to available and day, December 20, we will be welcome the Year of would like to hosting a Christmas Cookie Our Lord 2016 with help with Bake Sale from 12:00 Noon our brothers and sis- “Welcome until 2:00 PM in the Lodge. ters in Ireland (our 2016!” please Those who love to bake are sister city is Letterk- join the Fel- asked to donate several dozen enny, County lowship Com- cookies. Those who don’t like Donegel). From 3:00 mittee for an to bake or those who want to PM until 6:00 PM Kauffman’s informational breakfast on try some other cookies will BBQ Chicken truck will be Saturday, November 14 at come and fill a box (choosing here. Tickets for ½ chicken 8:00 AM in the Social from the variety) for $5. and drink are $5 (it is recom- Room. Please sign up in the Money raised will support our mended that you purchase narthex. various mission projects. If them ahead of time). There you are able to bake, please will be additional food in the sign up in the narthex or call Social Room, a petting zoo on the parish office and indicate the lawn and children’s crafts what kind of cookie(s) you will and activities in the Lodge, bring and how many dozen. just like last year. At 7:00 Please sign up before De- PM, we will RAISE (not drop) cember 1. the Star of Bethlehem. PAGE 10 RECEIVE AND SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST VOLUME 46, NO. 11

Notes of Appreciation

Thank you to all who do- and share God’s love with the Brothers and Sisters in Christ, nated blankets and soap for Irish people. Every prayer and Thank you very much for the Lutheran World Relief In- dollar is making an eternal im- the prayers, cards and espe- gathering on October 4th. pact. I believe we can do so cially the flowers. These are all Twenty blankets and almost much more together than we appreciated very much. 200 bars of soap were donated! can ever do alone. My treatments continue These items were taken to a I look forward to seeing and the chemo therapy is diffi- drop-off location, and have you all in the New Year and cult. It leaves me very fa- been shipped to LWR in Mary- sharing the mission trip. tigued. But, this is all in God's land. Thank you also to those hands. He'll take care of me. I Blessings! who donated items for the Har- pray that He takes care of eve- Lori Williams risburg Humane League as ryone on the prayer list in the part of the Blessing of the Ani-  bulletin. It seems as though mals service. Our congrega- our little community is getting tion’s generosity is always Dear Christ Lutheran Church, hit pretty hard these days. clear! Thank you for your recent There are a lot of names on the gift of $185.00 to support the list. This number of people Jodi L. Yorty mission and ministry of the must keep God pretty busy. Evangelical Lutheran Church Thank you for your sup-  in America (ELCA) through port, and I look forward to pro- ELCA Good Gifts. viding you with some good Dear Brothers and Sisters in With your help, the ELCA news shortly. Christ, is sharing the gospel, starting Yours in Christ, Our family thanks you new congregations, preparing Mikey Wynne very much for the outpouring leaders, working to overcome of prayers, cards, and calls as malaria, fighting hunger and we mourn the death of my so much more. Your gifts are brother and my children’s Un- truly transforming lives. cle Don. He leaves behind a Together, we do more than daughter, two sons, and a we ever could alone. With our wife. They are blessed to be hands, we do God’s work of re- surrounded by a loving family storing and reconciling commu- and a Church full of caring nities in Jesus Christ’s name members. He rests in eternal throughout the world. Thank November 12 peace. Thanks be to God! you for your partnership. And thanks, again, for our generous God Bless you all, support. It is deeply appreci- The Hitz Family ated.  In Christ, Dear Christ Lutheran Family, Christina Jackson-Skelton It has been a pleasure be- Executive Director, ing part of a church with such Mission Advancement kind and welcoming hearts. Evangelical Lutheran Church Thank you for your gener- in America November 24 ous support as I go to Belfast VOLUME 46, NO. 11 RECEIVE AND SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST PAGE 11

November Baptisms and Birthdays

Adam Duh 1-Nov Ellen Goodhart 1-Nov Elizabeth Moyer 1-Nov Lydia Domines 2-Nov Rachel Handshew 3-Nov Harold Kristensen 3-Nov Lester Gilbert 1-Nov Suzanne Carotto 14-Nov Christopher Clark 4-Nov Mary Jane Minick 1-Nov Samuel Baum 15-Nov Jean Beard 6-Nov Rebekah Balmer 2-Nov Angie Lutz 15-Nov Cynthia Funkhouser 6-Nov Romaine Campbell 2-Nov Denise Zerphey 15-Nov Brett Risser 6-Nov Andrew Stauffer 2-Nov Jacqueline Flick 17-Nov Kristen Evans 9-Nov Andrea Zerphey 2-Nov Kaleigh Cunningham 19-Nov Jeff Beck 4-Nov Theia Hofstetter 10-Nov Frances Gingrich 19-Nov Alan Leedom 11-Nov George Kraus 4-Nov Robert Gingrich 19-Nov Katie Szymanski 4-Nov Laura Dunkelberger 12-Nov Cheri Way 19-Nov Suzanne Lloyd 5-Nov Judy Gobrecht 12-Nov Heather Beard 20-Nov Chuck Bibleheimer 6-Nov Levi Sites 12-Nov Jennifer Kuntz 20-Nov Stacie Hitz 6-Nov Kelsey Olnick 13-Nov Kira Beard 21-Nov Donna Williams 6-Nov Helen Myers 14-Nov Bob Cheddar 22-Nov Mary Ann Barto 7-Nov Connar Beck 15-Nov Roxie Storm 25-Nov Kyra Buettner 7-Nov Ethan Beck 15-Nov Michael Handshew 26-Nov Al Hoehn 7-Nov Tara Parmer 17-Nov Joanne Hariu 26-Nov Cheyenne Foran 8-Nov Darianne Samples 17-Nov Lisa Buettner 27-Nov Ross Buettner 9-Nov Bill Taylor 18-Nov Jerry Evans Jr. 27-Nov Carolyn Wright 9-Nov Steven Bixler 22-Nov Doris Balmer 28-Nov Jeannie Bachand 10-Nov Nicole Faiola 22-Nov Mary Ellen Bahn 29-Nov Jean Chubb 11-Nov Melanie Hensel 22-Nov Brad Hassinger 29-Nov Melanie Hensel 11-Nov Steven Kahler 22-Nov Anne Killian 29-Nov Lori Noble 12-Nov Cheri Gingrich 23-Nov Emily Szymanski 29-Nov J. Harold Barto 14-Nov Baylee Sexton 23-Nov Shirley Jackson 30-Nov Emma Buettner 14-Nov Savanna Sexton 23-Nov Kerry McDonough 30-Nov Drew Goodman 24-Nov Thomas Sites 30-Nov PAGE 12 RECEIVE AND SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST VOLUME 46, NO. 11

In their Homes Albert Rhen Doris Bitting Jay Snyder Tim Bitting Beatrice Troutman Pauline Bodman(FL) Jay & Bonnie Walmer Alma Brockhouse Stanleyetta Longenecker(MI) Those in need of healing Ruby Nauman Viola Raetz Bruce Dovey Allen Moyer Carol Reed At the Masonic Village Jay Stauffer Terry Way Bill Atherton Roosevelt Bldg. 3rd fl Robert Wieder Laura Dunkelberger Washington Bldg. 4th fl Mike Wynne Russell Fehr Buchanan Apts #2122 Ruth Warburton Tess Fetter Franklin Bldg. 3rd fl #3981 Carol Graden Bette Fischer Louis Eisenlohr Apts #264 Robert Baker Joan Mezoff Washington Bldg. 4th fl Patrica Winovich Janis Sloka Washington Bldg. 4th fl Carol Lebo Duke Long Rosemarie Snyder Washington Bldg. 4th fl #4974 Ruby Nauman Dolores Watson Washington Bldg. 4th fl #4911 Tanya Best Forrest Watson Freemason Bldg. 2nd fl Janet Burd Pearl Wellmerling Freemason Bldg. 2nd fl Phyllis Miller Charles Fuhrman At Other Facilities Christine Garber Doris Gutshall Manor Care, Elizabethtown Mary Domines Doris Koppenhaver Frey Village, Middletown Rosemary Killian Joan Puchaty Moravian Manor, Lititz Marjorie Reichert Brentwood Shunk St. John’s Herr Estate, Columbia

Dottie Sipling St. Anne’s Retirement Community, Columbia Deployed Military Joan Rios Hamilton Arms Center, Lancaster Tom Sites

In Mourning Family of Don Hitz Rosemarie Caragay Tozawa and Minor Watts, Family of Jack Hughes October 15, 2015 Cheyenne Sexton and Samuel Foran,

October 17, 2015 PAGE 13 RECEIVE AND SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST VOLUME 46, NO. 11 Church Committee Spotlight: Stewardship

Stewardship Encourage individuals/families to be generous stewards of the time, talent, and treasure. entrusted to them. Contact: Henrietta Ranck

The Stewardship Committee of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church assists the brothers and sisters in Christ to hear and respond to the words of 1 Peter 4:10. “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” Pastor Domines and Pastor Keller, as stewards of the Gospel, share their gifts of preaching, administering the sacraments, and teaching, thereby building up the body of Christ. Brothers and sisters in Christ serve God and each other through their gifts of time, talent, and treas- ure, which they graciously share with their fellow disciples and others. An opportunity is given annu- ally to offer what his or her gift(s) of time, talent, and treasure will be for the coming year of our Lord. There is opportunity, as well, to consider a gift that can be arranged for the continuing up-building of the Church after one becomes a part of the Church triumphant.

New members for the Stewardship Committee are always welcome. Meetings are held as needed.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Altar Guild Church council is looking for The Altar Guild is responsible for the someone to take minutes at its preparation of the Altar for worship each monthly meeting, which is held week. Altar preparation includes changing the second Monday of each the paraments according to the church month. year. New members are welcome and training will be pro- vided. This person would serve in a We are especially in need of persons who can launder the com- non-voting capacity and be re- munion linens. sponsible for taking minutes, reading them back for approval Contact Joanne Ferrari or the church office 717-367-2786. at the conclusion of the meeting and submitting them for publication in The Courier. Help is Needed

If you are interested in serving in Crèche Set-Up this capacity, please call the November 28 at 9am church office at (717) 367-2786. Meet at the church. PAGE 14 RECEIVE AND SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST VOLUME 46, NO. 11 Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting October 12, 2015. Members in Attendance: amount of $494,378.00 seconded by Ken Burd. Mo- Theia Hofstetter, John Emrick, Bonnie tion carries unanimously Harold Kristensen made a Bibleheimer, Pastor Domines, Harold Kristensen, motion that beginning in 2016 $1350.00 be permit- Ken Burd, Ted Willoughby, Tom Campbell, Hannah ted to be taken from Worship and Music restricted Kuntz. funds for the Music Director Continuing Education Members Absent: Scott Little, Barb Eberly conduit and that unexpended funds will be rolled Guests: Pastor Rooney over into the following year and that the remainder of I Call to order/Devotions the 2015 balance will roll into the conduit¸ seconded Called to order at 7:01 pm. Led in prayer and by Ken Burd. Motion carries unanimously. Harold devotions by Pastor Domines Kristensen made a motion that $1,000.00 be made II Congregational Comment available from the Education/Steever Fund each for None Christian Education Director and Youth Ministry Di- III. Council Officer Election: Election: Tom Camp- rector for continuing education for the year 2016, sec- bell made a motion to forego the election and pro- onded by Ken Burd. Discussion ensued. Tom Camp- ceed with leadership as outlined and thereby ap- bell called for questions. Motion carries unanimously. point Theia Hofstetter as President of Council. Sec- •Parish Life Committee (Fellowship, Steward- onded by Ken Burd. Discussion ensued. Develop- ship, Evangelism) ment of a template for presiding at the Congrega- Fellowship Committee met on 10/1/2015, attendees tional Meeting in November was requested. Theia included: Pastor Domines, Scott Little, Chuck Bible- Hofstetter accepted the appointment as President. heimer and Marci Domines. Tom Campbell called for questions. The motion car- Hike 10/4/2015: 19 people and 2 dogs took part in the ries unanimously hike in Mt. Gretna (to Governor Dick State Park, wa- Election of Vice President: Ken Burd nominated ter tower). Harold Kristensen as vice president, seconded by Upcoming Events Tom Campbell. Ted Willoughby moved to close November 8 Fair Trade Event, Celia Domines is coor- nominations, seconded by John Emrick, secretary dinating recorded the unanimous ballot. Fellowship committee has been asked by Colleen IV Committee Reports Sites to supply drinks and handle clean-up for the •Youth Report Hannah Kuntz reported on meal that precedes the November 15, 2015 Congrega- Youth Retreat @ Kirchenwald, Council Members tional Meeting. Harold Kristensen and Theia Hoffstetter attended 1st Christ Lutheran Advent Cookie Bake Sale will be the Youth Retreat and enjoyed interaction with our held Sunday December 20, 2015. Members are being Youth. Several of our youth interested in starting a asked to bake and/or donate cookies that will be sold knitting club. Youth are encouraged to bring any for a donation. Announcements have been placed in ideas to Council. the Bulletin and the Courier. CROP walk will be held 10/19/2015 registration @ Planning for Celebrate 2016 (New Year’s Eve): Kauff- 1:00 at the Lodge, walk begins at 1:30 man’s chicken barbeque. Details will be finalized at Chili Cook-off will be held at the Congregational the November Committee meeting. Fellowship meeting on November 15, 2015 Breakfast will be held Saturday, November 14, 2015 LYO representative to Council will be elected at 8 AM. •Finance Committee Next Fellowship Committee meeting will be held Approval of Bills: Harold Kristensen made a mo- Tuesday, November 3, 7PM at Pastor Domines’ tion to approve payment of the bills for September house. 2015 in the amount of $34,420.84, seconded by Tom •Evangelism Committee Next meeting date Campbell. Motion carries unanimously. Approval of 11/7/2015 @ Three Loaves Café, 8:00 am monthly Financial Reports: Harold Kristensen •Worship Committee Met on 10/6/2015. made a motion approve the financial reports for Upcoming Events: Tuesday 12/22/2015 6:00 PM September 2015, seconded by John Emrick. Motion Church Decorating with Pot Luck dinner @ 6:00 PM. carries unanimously. The 2016 Budget was pre- Carol Kishbaugh will be arranging for purchase of sented to Council. Harold Kristensen made a mo- Poinsettias and Wreaths. Funds collected above cost tion to approve the proposed 2016 budget in the of Poinsettias will be used as a gift of giving. Worship VOLUME 46, NO. 11 RECEIVE AND SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST PAGE 15 has approved use of those funds to go to the Mid- picked up EVERY Friday night (if not we will be removed dle Eastern European Refugee Crisis through from the program). ELCA Disaster Relief. Deb Dillane, Colleen Sites and Pastor attended a meeting •Property Committee met 9/1/2015 on Social Media @ Synod office (Web site updates are on No topics or concerns/property requests therefore, track; advertising Worship services on Facebook and use no meeting 10/2015. of Twitter ). Use of social media for the good of the Gospel Front entrance project is underway. Pastor Domines has received a call from Megan Winkle- Use of Property no requests man and family who are currently residing in Alaska •Social Ministry (Benevolence, Health & Well- (daughter of Judy Yanosky).They have requested to offi- ness): Blessing of the Animals held 10/3 cially transfer to Delta Junction Lutheran Church in CROP Walk 10/18/2015. Delta Junction, Alaska. Cookies for College Students in November (please Burial of Jack Hughes (Father of Chris Hughes) in Bed- let the Bakers know the # of College students). ford County. Our sympathies to the Hughes family. •Christian Education Committee The Parish Diaconal program has been reviewed with the Next meeting 10/15/2015, 6:30 PM Bishop and will continue to be developed. •Policies & Procedures: No report Ken Burd made a motion to extend the contract to Pastor • Child/Parishioner/Staff Protection Com- Rooney to be hired as assistant Pastor during Pastor mittee Domines’ sabbatical, seconded by John Emrick. Motion No report carries unanimously. V Old Business •Special Prayers: Continued prayers for Mike Wynne Constitution revisions re: Committee list and de- and Allen Moyer. scriptions will be reviewed. VIII Approval of Minutes Church history has been reviewed and will be up- The minutes were read back. John Emrick made a motion dated electronically. to accept the minutes at read, seconded by Ted Wil- VI New Business loughby. Motion carries unanimously. Elizabethtown Homeless Initiative: between 12/1 IX Motion to Adjourn and 3/1, rotating between Churches. Being ini- John Emrick made a motion to adjourn. Ted Willoughby ated in Elizabethtown by St Pauls’ (Pastor Davis). seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 PM. Christ Lutheran has promised financial support to Respectfully submitted by, this program, the next meeting will be held Bonnie C. Bibleheimer 10/15/2015, 7:00 pm @ St. Paul’s. We will also try to raise awareness and volunteers to support this program. Discussion ensued re: liability Winter Congregational Meeting will be February 7, 2016 (Transfiguration Sunday), will also be Souper Bowl of Caring. What constitutional changes need to be ready for approval at the Janu- ary Council meeting to ensure that the Congrega- tion receives written notice of any Constitutional changes by 1/24/2016 as well as Bulletins of Re- ports prepared by 1/24/2016. Nominating Committee: 7 potential candidates for 5 open positions. Slate of candidates will be pre- sented at the November 9th Council meeting. Reminders: Bank Tellers for November 2015: John Emrick , Harold Kristensen and Bonnie Bibleheimer Next meeting November 9. 2015, 7:00 pm. VII Pastor’s Report Christ Lutheran Church has been approved by November 1st Panera Bread to receive what is left over at the close of business (Friday nights). This food must be given to the poor, the Elizabethtown Commu- nity Food Cupboard. We will need to develop a list of volunteers, as this food will need to be CHRIST EVANGELICAL L UTHERAN CHURCH NONPROFIT ORG

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Receive and Share the Light of Christ

Mission Statement

Receive and Share the Light of Christ

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church is a community of disciples called and empowered by the Holy Spirit to receive and share the light of Christ, through Liturgy, Fellowship, Education, Witness and Service.

Church Office: 125 E. High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Staff: The Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr. STS, Senior Pastor

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM to 3PM, Friday 9AM to 12PM The Rev. Frederick Keller, Pastoral Assistant

Phone: 717-367-2786 Fax: 717-367-4395 Deborah A. Dillane, Music Director

E-mail Address: [email protected] Emily Szymanski, Administrative Assistant Charles D. Schreiber, Financial Manager Website: www.christlutheran-etown.com Phillip P. Clark, Facilities Manager

Colleen Sites, Director of Youth Ministry Congregational Council President/Theia Hofstetter; Vice- President/Harold Kristensen; Secretary/Bonnie Bibleheimer; Celia Domines, Director of Christian Education Treasurer/Bonnie Balmer, John Emrick, Scott Little, Ken Burd, Ted Willoughby, Tom Campbell, Barb Eberly, Hannah Kuntz Michelle Pelna, Publications Manager Theresa E. Fetter, Music Director Emerita