September 13
We are headed to Knoebels on September 13th. Please sign up in the Narthex if you are planning to attend. Pack your own lunch or eat the yummy food at the park. Ride all day wrist bands are available on this date, prices have not been posted at this time.
York Revolution vs. Long Island Ducks: September 14 @ 2:00pm
It’s Baseball time again! Sunday, September 14, 2014
York Revolution vs. Long Island Ducks
at Santander Stadium, York, PA
Game Time: 2:00 pm Gates open 1:00 pm Tickets: $7.00
Tickets plus food voucher for hot dog, soda & chips $12.00
A portion of all tickets purchased is donated to the Lutheran Camping Corporation. See Charlie Schwenk with your reservations and ticket money no later than August 31.
June/July
Welcome to the beginning of this combined newsletter for the months of June and July. My former journalism colleagues would call this a “double issue.” Please remember to keep the calendars for both months, as well as the schedules of worship leaders.
This time of the year gives us opportunities to think about, to worship, and to put into action our call from God to serve our neighbors both here and around the world. Early in June we will have a team of members taking part in the “Loaves and Fishes” food packing event at our synod assembly. Later in June, I will accompany Bishop James Dunlop on his first visit to our companions in the Konde Diocese of Tanzania. Vacation Bible School will be another wonderful experience for the children and for us too. In July we have a special trip planned for children to learn about stories of faith thanks to our friends at the Lutheran Camping Corporation.
And, of course, each Sunday we will gather for word and sacrament, where Christ sustains and commissions us to go out and offer ministry in his name.
Wherever you travel during these two months, be that beacon of the peace of Christ. Share your life of faith. And remember the work of this congregation never stops. Return for worship and continually offer the gifts of your skills and your treasurers during this time. Both are needed so that our mission stays strong, and faithful, in the name of Jesus.
Clifton D. Eshbach
Pastor
New friends * Amazing experiments * Untamed games
Lip-smacking snacks * Surprising adventures * Incredible music
Vacation Bible School in partnership with St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Millersville
Location: Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
3131 Columbia Ave., Lancaster PA 17603
VBS will last from: June 22-26, 2014
Each day’s fun begins at: 6:00 p.m.
The VBS day ends at: 8:30 p.m.
For more information call: 717-394-6771
Register online at: www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/holyspiritchurch
Faith in the Wilderness: Tuesday, July 29 (ages 6 to 12)
the summer day program held at the Lutheran Camping Corporation’s Wittel Farm, near Elizabethtown
The Bible contains vivid stories and lessons of people living faithfully amid the challenges, hardships, and temptations of the wilderness. Moses, John the Baptist, Jesus and his disciples,
Elijah, Noah, and many others spent time in and endured the hardships of the wilderness through God’s grace and by faith. While we may not often think about the wilderness in our day-to-day lives, we live in a modern wilderness that regularly challenges our faith. The 2014 Wittel Farm Summer Day Program will bring to life some of the best-known wilderness Bible stories through games, stories, discussions, activities, worship, and crafts. We will gain deeper understanding of our faith and of God’s grace. We will be inspired to live faithful lives in our modern wilderness.
We’ll leave from the church at 8:45 a.m. The program includes lunch. And following lunch we’re invited to make the short drive to Camp Kirchenwald for some time in the swimming pool! We will arrive back at the church around 3:30 p.m.
The registration fee is being underwritten by the youth fund. But each person is asked to bring one can of food to be donated to a local food bank. Some parents will be asked to help in driving. If you can help, pleased indicate that on the registration form. Just fill out, detach and hand in the lower part of this page to the church office.
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Wittel Farm Day Trip—Tuesday July 29, 2014
Child’s Name: Age:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Parent/Guardian telephone number: ____________ email:
Is your child allowed to go swimming following lunch?
Is there any food or other situation that the chaperones need to be aware of?
Name of the person who will be dropping off/picking up the child at the church:
Would you be able to provide transportation on this day?
