Christ Church U.C.C. NON–PROFIT ORG. 247 S. Market Street U.S. POSTAGE The NET The newsletter of Elizabethtown, PA 17022 PAID ELIZABETHTOWN, PA CHRIST CHURCH ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED PERMIT No. 3 September 2014

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Vol. 33, No. 8

Regular Worship

Schedule Resumes reating

September 7th ossibilities with Communion

Worship Team C has been busy planning an Address Label exciting way to begin the fall schedule at Christ Church - a series we are calling “Creating Possibilities.” We have chosen a quilting theme, and are asking the committees and ministries of our church to help create one of eight panels WORSHIP: representing areas which offer “possibilities” for gifts of time and talent:

9 AM and 10:30 AM music ministry, stewardship, youth, Christian education/VCS, evangelism/visitation/prayer chain, fellowship, outreach and mission, and adult education, study, and support groups. A picture of Christ Church will Church School: appear on the middle panel.

9 AM When we return to two services on September 7th, a bulletin insert will list Neighbors in Need Special Mission Offering the MANY ways each person can get involved in the mission of Christ Church. This “Gifts and Possibilities” list will hopefully inspire our community SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5th Fellowship Time: of faith to recommit to previous involvement, and/or try some new things! 10 AM Imagining a world without Hunger, Violence, Poverty, and where Literacy is no longer a The remaining weeks for “Creating Possibilities” concern September 14 (10:30 AM): Groups will bring their quilt patch Supporting the UCC’s annual mission offering, Neighbors in Need (NIN) and Communities Responding to and place each “piece” randomly Overcome Poverty (CROP) will help continue to make this idea a strong reality. NIN is a special mission around the sanctuary. offering of the UCC that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the U.S. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC’s September 21: Pastor Galen’s first Sunday with us, Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM) to support a variety of justice initiatives. the theme will be “Stitching”; where a representative from each group CROP supports the global relief and development efforts of Church World Services and our local community will bring their panel forward and hunger fighting agencies which include food banks. Please plan to attend Sunday, October 5th when our place it on the quilt. gifts to NIN and CROP will be dedicated during worship. Christ Church believes Imagining Another World is Possible. September 28: We will be “Binding” the quilt patches with ribbon.

The finished quilt will be a visual reminder of how each individual’s unique gifts can be pieced together with the gifts of others, stitched together to make it strong, then bound by our love for each other and the love of God.

247 S. Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Pastors: Phone: 717-367-1208, Fax: 367-7025, e-mail: [email protected] Rev. Dr. Galen E. Russell III Website: www.etownucc.org Rev. Dr. Frederick A. Young

C Help us stay in Have You Tried It? Thank You, “Sharing the Journey...” By Pastor Galen Russell O touch during the Pastor Kathie! Many thanks to all who L college year… “When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all purchase their grocery Pastor Kathie Rhyne has that God had done with them.” (Acts 15:4, NRSV) L As soon as you’re cards right here at Christ ended her role assisting Church. The grocery card settled in, please Pastor Fred with pastoral E program earns the church I stopped in the church office the other day on my way to visit a house (which we bought, by the way!) forward your care and worship as of G 5% on the face value of each card sold for Barb, Emily and I were greeted with such warmth and hospitality by Tracey and Bev and the other college address to Weis Markets, Giant, Darrenkamps, and Tuesday, August 26th. guests in the office. E the church office. Stauffers of Kissel Hill, and 10% on certificates She will continue to attend Also, your email sold for Groff Meats. If you haven’t yet given and participate in Christ What a nice welcome! It again solidified in me that God has great things in mind for us as we begin address is helpful the program a try or are uncertain how it works, Church as a member our ministry together. I am excited to watch it unfold. A as well. here’s the scoop: along with her husband, D Look for the table at the rear of the Sanctuary Bill. Christ Church is Perhaps a good way to start is to explain what this column is all about. About twenty-five years ago, I Don’t forget - you between services on Sunday mornings. Or, grateful for Pastor Kathie’s began to understand that life is a journey - we are all on it - and everyone’s journey, though unique to D can keep up with if you prefer, come into the office during gifts during this time of each individual, is really much the same. And, even though we may be at different places on that the happenings at business hours. Request the amount you transition. R would like in denominations of $25, $50, or journey, I believe when we recognize that we are loved completely and unconditionally by God, we are Christ Church $100 to the store of your choice. Cash and all at the same place. E through our checks are accepted. Take your gift card with Facebook page S you on your next shopping trip, and swipe as and the church’s This column will be a place where I share pieces of my journey with you. Each time the newsletter you would an ATM or credit card. You may comes out, I hope to have a “Sharing the Journey” article for you to ponder. I will use this column as a S website: also use the Giant card at the gas pump. etownucc.org place to share ideas on my faith, theology, cultural concerns, current events and church-related E It’s that easy! visions, programs, and plans. You might see some poetry, some quotes, some jokes, some deep S thoughts, some samples of daily devotionals, maybe even some music.

I also cherish feedback. When a “Sharing the Journey...” article stirs up a little more than your faith, come on in, or pick up the phone, or send me an email. Let’s engage in sharing viewpoints together. July TREASURER’S REPORT We can learn and grow from each other. In this way, we can begin to see all that God has done with us GENERAL FUND July 2014 Y-T-D 2014 and for us. Receipts $ 30,109.63 $ 220,817.07 So, a new journey begins for both of us! I can’t wait to get started! May God bless us and Christ Expenditures - 23,782.10 - 226,993.20 Church, E-town! $ (6,325.37) $ (6,176.13) Balance, January 1, 2014 25,631.83 Balance, July 31, 2014 $ 19,455.70

Music and Restricted $ 1,548.94 Entertainment! Potluck Supper to Allocated 0.00 Unallocated 17,904.60 $ 19,455.70 Welcome the Russells! CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND

When: Saturday September 20th - Doors open at 5:00 PM; Meal at 5:30 PM Receipts & Transfers $ 1,887.90 $ 16,471.35 Where: Christ Church Social Room Expenditures - 181.91 - 1,244.01 $ 1,705.99 $ 15,227.33 Menu: Last Name A-G: Hot Dish H-N: Side Dish/Salad Balance, January 1, 2014 79,690.19 Loan Outstanding (Susquehanna Bank) - 65,000.00 Welcome, Pastor O-Z: Dessert Loan Outstanding (Endowment Fund) - 85,000.00 Galen and Barb! Please sign up on the Events Board! Balance, July 31, 2014 $ ( 55,082.48) Help Us Stay Current Chancel Choir News: Oops! Welcome to our A Note from Chelsea Please let the church office know of any changes to your contact information such as address, cell Misplace the latest usher Church Family! Do you enjoy music? Do you express your faith through phone or email address. If you wish to receive a song? Do you love making (lovely) noise with others? or nursery schedule? weekly email update regarding church happenings, Are you itching to fill your Wednesday evenings? If so… Recent Birth Cindi Dickason - Cindi joins us join the 160 + members already signed up with us. you should come join the Chancel Choir! Can’t remember when the next committee through a letter of transfer from meeting meets? Salem UCC in Columbia. She has Don’t be left out of the loop because your This ensemble meets every Wednesday from 7:30 - Aria Astraea Unger two children, Jenelle, who is a information is out of date! 9:00 PM, with our first official rehearsal of the year Curious about events and opportunities young adult, and Bailey, her teenage son. Cindi lives Daughter of Ryan and Krista Unger being September 3rd. We sing most Sundays between coming up, but can’t find your bulletin or here in Elizabethtown. was born on September and May. All singers are welcome to join NET? July 9, 2014 (including high school students) regardless of experience, Richard and Jean Balderston - The Balderstons join age, or perceived ability. The Chancel Choir is a No worries! There are several ways you us through a letter of transfer from St. Paul’s UMC in welcoming group that accepts all members with Congratulations! can check out what’s going on at Christ excitement and enthusiasm. Perhaps the top three Elizabethtown. Richard was born in Philadelphia and reasons to join are: Church: is the Executive Director at Lancaster-Lebanon Secondary School Athletic Association. He enjoys  Sign up for Mail Chimp to receive a playing golf, and travelling. Jean was born in Witmer, 1. You will never be bored: The Chancel Choir sings a wide variety of music, from Gospel to Renaissance, weekly email update - more than 160 Extending the PA and raised in Lancaster City. She is a volunteer with a wide variety of instrumentation. members already do (just notify the Table manager at The Village Corner Shoppe in Lancaster, 2. You will be surrounded by wonderful people and office to request to be added) and in her spare time enjoys reading, bowling, musicians: not every choir can say they truly enjoy For the past year, Christ Church has opened collecting perfume bottles, and traveling. She is also a rehearsals  Visit the website at etownucc.org Christ’s Table so that all who are worshiping board member of the Homestead Village Auxiliary. 3. You will have the opportunity to contribute to worship where you can view all of the current They are the parents of Timothy Balderston, and every week: Music is part of the ministry that allows are invited to experience Christ’s remembrance schedules, calendar, The NET in pdf Heather Fremont. us to share our faith with the congregation! and grace. We encourage parents to discuss format, as well as our Upcoming Events your child’s readiness to participate in this page. (Best viewed on non- IOS device) For more info, please contact Chelsea LaMonica at (484) sacred event, beginning with those in Many thanks to all the volunteers this 201-6275 or [email protected]. I look kindergarten. Families who wish to learn more  Connect with us on Facebook summer who helped out with worship! forward to hearing from you! about the open table ministry are invited to join

us for a workshop on October 26, following Acolytes, ushers, greeters, head ushers, fellowship  Call the church office - we’re always the 10:30 AM worship service. The first here to help! folks, lay liturgists, worship leaders, and children’s communion after the workshop will be on moment presenters… you are a blessing! November 30th, for Advent Communion.

A sign-up sheet for the workshop will be “Healing Oils of the Bible ” located on the Church Events board. Lunch will be provided. Parents, please contact Pastor Fred if you would like further information FELLOWSHIP SCHEDULE 2014-2015 The Bible is full of stories using oils to anoint and heal. Some include the story in Exodus of the 4 about the Open Table ministry. oil recipe given to Moses by God for anointing the people (Exod.30:31), the baby Jesus who was September - Property offered gold, frankincense and myrrh (Matt. 2:11), and Mary anointing and massaging Jesus’ feet October - Worship Commission with nard (John 12:3). November - Outreach In this workshop we will discuss 9 oils of the Bible: Frankincense, Myrrh, Balsam Fir, Cedarwood, December - Christian Education Galbanum, Hyssop, Cassia, Aloes/Sandalwood, and Spikenard. Their ancient uses, and as Volunteer Needed for January - Finance discovered by science, their modern uses will be explored. Participants will be able to smell each Cradle Roll February - Spiritual Council & NET oil, and at the end of the session, give a simple healing to your partner to go away refreshed. March - Fellowship Coordinator April - Ministry The two sessions, led by Jackie Page, are planned for August 27th from 10 AM - noon, and Please contact Pastor May - Worship Commission & Christian Education September 16th from 7 - 9 PM. Sign up on the Events board so Jackie has an idea how much oil Fred if interested to bring.

September Birthdays

9/1 Richard E. Kaelberr 9/18 Meredith J. Heilner WELCOME BACK Fran M. Smith Notes of Thanks 9/3 Lukas S. Schaffer

9/19 Robert H. Best “Our most heartfelt thank you to 9/5 Gerald R. Schuldt Andrew J. Sherwood Pastor Fred and Pastor Kathie for Scott W. Wolgemuth Bring the many prayerful visits to our 9/7 Mark C. Adams Older Youth (Grades 6-12): Your Dori L. Heisey 9/20 Galen E. Russell Mother, Betty Berrier, during her time Friends! spent at Masonic Village. When 9/9 Joseph K. Betz 9/21 Terry L. Black Pastor Fred came to give Question: Cookout + hang-time + watching a movie = ? Diana M. Heilner Mary Lou Emenheiser communion to Mother, we were often Y Tara G. Wickman Tyler J. Leber present to share this special time Answer: One awesome way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Victoria L. Ruhl with her. Thank you to the Prayer We will be meeting at the Wells’ house at 336 Hereford Road on September 7th 9/10 Cris E. Dinsmore Chain, the many cards, and all the from 1-5 PM to watch the movie “GOD’S NOT DEAD”. Oh yeah, and we will be Frank A. Graham 9/23 Brian J. Elias visits by the members and the eating. A lot. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share with the group. Sign up Arlene J. Myer children. The flowers and gifts at 9/24 Henry K. Blough O today! special holidays were so enjoyed by 9/11 Katie L. Miller Judy F. Garrett our Mother. Donald J. Stauffer 9/25 Jean A. Fasching 9/13 Robert P. Addams Timothy D. Yasi Special thanks to Joan Schmidt and Michael A. Bender the Luncheon Committee for serving It’s time for the 2nd Annual “CHOPPED” Food Challenge! Last year U 9/26 Virginia S. Groff at Mother’s Funeral. Also for the the competition was hot, the creativity wild, and the food? INCREDIBLE!!! 9/14 C. Patricia Adams extra delicious homemade cookies Join us this time around to find out what secret ingredients are on hand and Marlin E. Uhrich 9/27 Justin M. Black they provided. see which team has what it takes to make the cut on September 14th starting at 2 PM. 9/16 Ann L. Dinsmore 9/28 Amy L. Livingston We are most grateful for the Lisa A. Farwell Arlene G. Lokey wonderful church family at Christ T There’s just one burning question remaining: Donald E. March Church and will remember always Tiffany L. Yehl 9/29 Kevin R. Jacoby “Will there be leftovers to take home?” You’ll have to come to find out.  the kindnesses shown to our much J. Matthew Long 9/17 Sandy Spayd loved Mother.” Most Sincerely, Betty’s Family

H Directory Updates

Younger Youth (Grades 2-5): Come by the “Friends of Christ Church, church on September 21st from 2-5 PM for an afternoon of The many well wishes through shenanigans and lots of lols as we play games and have good old prayers and cards during my recent fashioned surgery and rehab have been greatly appreciated. It was a joy to have F-U-N! Pastor Fred’s visit and calls, as well as Pastor Kathie’s visit. What a blessing they bring.

Jim and I continually thank God for the many blessing we receive from all of you.” God is still speaking, and so are Peace, our youth. Sally Bright MISSION TRIP RECAP by Jean Fasching Church School News The 2014 Mission Trip to Cherryfield, Maine was preparation for different from previous Christ Church UCC trips. We future “new” Welcome back teachers, children, adults and were the smallest group, and the climate was much the Prophet Isaiah, The Calling of the Disci- cabinets as well as parents to another exciting year of church school. cooler. The work focused on renovations rather than clean out the attic for ples, as well as learning how to become Peace disaster relief. The majority of team members were future insulation; put up a We are so excited to get started, and we hope Makers. older than 55, and the line for the single bathroom in ceiling in a very old home; provide a new roof for a you are too! The Middle School Class will rotate along with the middle of the night was the busiest place at the shed and spruce up parts of the town’s historic their own teachers, too, while High Schoolers chapel. But, as is so often the case, “different” can also community building. Throughout our time in Maine we At the Children’s Moment during the 10:30 AM (Grades 9-12) will gather in the lower level be very good. We were privileged to meet and help were challenged to adjust our thinking - we questioned worship service on September 7th, little ones Youth people whose everyday lives revolve around their why a family lived without a door on their tiny entering the Preschool Class will be presented Room. homes and community, and who ask for little in life. bathroom that was under the stairs, only to learn of with a book, and students entering the Middle From the small but dedicated staff at the Maine Sea their pride over actually having an indoor bathroom School Class will be presented with an NRSV Coast Mission to all of the residents, we felt their (and how much appreciation our gift of a shower Don’t forget about the two Adult classes: Life Bible to mark this milestone along their faith Search (meeting in the library) and the Con- connection to the area and to each other. A peaceful curtain for a door brought them). We shared in their journey. Please plan on joining us during worship rhythm to daily life is evident in the satisfaction taken temporary Christian Conversation class anticipation of picking “new” kitchen cabinets, but were to receive these gifts from your church family. from simple community meals, unhurried jam sessions reminded of their precarious economic situation when (meeting in the downstairs Social Room). by local musicians and “pickers”, and by their earnest seeing their relief that a check arrived enabling them efforts to preserve a way of living symbiotic with the to purchase gas so they could pick up the cabinets. In The Preschool class will be learning Bible stories Board of Christian Education and land and sea. a ramshackle home in need of much repair, we were from the Rock Solid Program by Cokesbury. During the week we were tasked with helping to taken aback by the owner’s insistence that the beauty In Rotation Workshops for K-5th grades, children Church School Teacher Installation renovate an old trailer for a family to move into before of the ceiling’s beams remain exposed as new drywall will learn about People Who Make a Difference, winter; strip out a kitchen and then drywall in was installed. Many times we were humbled by their Sunday September 21st at 10:30 AM gratitude and generosity, and reminded that the best way to serve is meeting each person wherever they Many thanks to all who supported the Bear are, taking the time to hear what is important to them, Bags Program through this summer’s then lending a hand when invited. Why I Teach Church School Vacation Thank Offering. Because of your By Kara Young generosity, nearly $1,700 was raised to Children’s Choirs help fill backpacks with food for the Every Sunday of the school year I look forward weekend for the hungriest children in Youth between the ages of 4 and grade 12 are to spending quality time with my class of Middle Elizabethtown Area Schools this upcoming For September invited to join us as we sing, worship, and School students. In the years since I've been co- make joyful celebrations through song teaching with Lynn Marsh we've covered the Old Mark the Date: September 9 together. Children’s choir rehearsals begin Testament, Prophets, Psalms, the New Wednesday, September 3rd. Testament, Biblical Heroes, Women of the Bible, Christian themes in the media, following the WHO? Cooks and Servers disciples and the faith practices program from Throughout September, we will be collecting items CHERUB (age 4 - 1st grade) choir meets in the choir the UCC. WHERE? Christ Church Kitchen and for the Elizabethtown Community Cupboard. Please room from 6 - 6:30 PM No matter the topic, our teens have invested First Reformed Church drop off your donations at the front of the Sanctuary. themselves in learning about the history of the The Community Cupboard is especially low on the CAROL (2nd - 5th grade) choir meets Wednesdays Christian story while exploring and growing in WHY? Because there are at least 170 following: from 6:30 - 7:15 PM their faith. people who will be hungry  Gift cards for  Peanut Butter/Jelly Through art, research, music, relationships, and in need of a hot meal grocery stores to  Personal/household CREDO (6th - 12th grade) choir meets occasionally games, movies, compelling conversations and purchase items (bar soap, throughout the year to prepare musical offerings. especially food, the Middle School students have HOW? Sign up on the “Events” perishable items deodorant, shampoo/ Rehearsal times and dates are TBD embraced the concept of faith as a verb. Many Board if you can Serve or such as milk, meat, conditioner) times in the short hour before church I have  Paper products Provide Brownies cheese Please contact Ali Spayd for further information found myself learning more than I've taught. All volunteers meet at the church at 3:30 PM  Tuna  Cleaning products Teens are constantly reassessing their beliefs, ready to load supplies and meal containers. The  Condiments  Fabric softener building on their discipleship and modeling meal begins at 5:30 PM, and we hope to return stewardship. I have been blessed to be part of around 7:30 PM. * Other items not listed are also very much appreciated. Please their journey. Thank you for responding to the call! contact Sue Van Skiver at 367-9944 with any questions.

“The rich and poor have this in common: the Lord is the maker of them all.” September 2014 Proverbs 22: 1-2

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 LABOR DAY 2 3 4 5 6 OFFICES CLOSED 11:00 AM Staff Meeting 6:00 PM Cherub Choir CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 7:00 PM Carillon Choir 6:30 PM Carol Choir 7:00 PM Chancel Choir

7 Fall Schedule Resumes 8 9 10 11 12 13 Fall Communion 11:00 AM Staff Meeting 3:30 PM First Reformed Meal 6:00 PM Cherub Choir 6:30 PM Property Committee CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 10:15 AM Elizabethtown 9:00 AM Worship and Church 7:00 PM Carillon Choir 6:30 PM Carol Chir 6:45 PM Spiritual Council Walking Tour stops at School 7:00 PM Chanel Choir 7:30 PM Consistory Christ Church 10:30 AM Worship 1:00 PM Older Youth Cook Out & Movie at Wells’ Home (October NET Deadline)

15 14 Pastor Galen’s first day in the 16 17 18 19 20 9:00 AM Worship and Church church office 9:30 AM NET Assembly 6:00 PM Cherub Choir CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 3:00 PM Sweigart Wedding School 11:00 AM Staff Meeting 7:00 PM Carillon Choir 6:30 PM Carol Choir 5:00 PM Welcome Potluck for 10:30 AM Worship 6:30 PM Confirmation (teens 7:00 PM “Healing Oils of the 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Pastor Galen and Family 2:00 PM “Chopped” Older only) Bible” Workshop Youth Event

21 Welcome Pastor Galen! 22 23 24 25 26 27 9:00 AM Worship and Church 11:00 AM Staff Meeting 7:00 PM Carillon Choir 6:00 PM Cherub Choir 7:00 PM Board of Christian CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED School 7:00 PM Ministry 6:30 PM Carol Choir Education 10:30 AM Worship/Installation 7:00 PM Chancel Choir of Board of Christian Ed & Teachers 2:00 PM Younger Youth Games

28 29 30 1 2 3 4 9:00 AM Worship and Church 11:00 AM Staff Meeting 7:00 PM Carillon Choir 6:00 PM Cherub Choir CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED School 6:30 PM Carol Choir 10:30 AM Worship 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 11:40 AM Confirmation and Mentors Gathering