Category: Christian Education

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

 

Adult Education at Holy Spirit    Winter/Spring 2014*

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

Are you ready for new seasons filled with awesome times of learning?

The hits just keep on coming! Join in and welcome our special guests for adults forums, and some Bible study “twists” to keep us thinking. Join your Holy Spirit friends for good conversation, interesting topics and…coffee. There has to be coffee!

 

Epiphany Term

It’s a different topic each week. From the global church to our life right around the corner and from issues related to aging to how everyone can have fun at church camp.

 

January 5: Epiphany Blessing of the House

As we exit worship this day, we will stop by the front door as the pastor offers a traditional “Blessing of Our House” for the new year. Children will receive a craft to take home, and each household will receive a copy of the house blessing to use at their home. It’s a great way to begin the new year by asking God to bless the place we call home.

 

January 12: Lutherans of Ethiopia: A Holy and  Courageous Church

Lancaster County has a growing community of Lutherans from Ethiopia. Holy Spirit member Melese Anamo will share the story of the church in his native land and how it brings the gospel to people across the country.

 

 January 19: Our Companions in Christ in Tanzania

Pastor Eshbach will be describing the valuable connection God has provided with our brothers and sisters in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania. He will be joined by the Rev. John Mwasakilali from the Konde Diocese, who is currently studying at Gettysburg Seminary. You’ll see lots of photos of the church at work in Tanzania. And yes, there will be several photos of lions, and elephants and crocodiles, oh my!

 January 26: What a Relief For Lutheran World Relief!

Lutheran World Relief is known for its quilts and care kits. But there is much more! Visiting us this day is Mrs. Beth McKinley, Philanthropic Advisor for the Mid-Atlantic Region of LWR. She will be sharing with us about the mission of LWR beyond the distribution of the care kits. We will also learn about our new Holy Spirit quilting group and how we can help them.

 

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!!!

 

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 happens after Sunday worship, about 10:45 a.m.

SEPTEMBER

The Church And Its Mission Around The World
Learn how our service at Holy Spirit makes a positive difference around the world.

• September 8: Sunday School Kickoff and Service Project for Lutheran World Relief
  Wear your new Holy Spirit T-shirt and help assemble school kits and personal care kits for people around the world.
• September 15: So…Where do Those Kits Go?
  Norma Good, our expert on all things Lutheran World Relief, tells and shows us where these school kits and personal care kits go and why it’s important to keep making them.
• September 22: Hope in Haiti: What it Is and why Folks Love Going There
  Holy Spirit member Becca O’Shea will share her experience of being in Haiti this summer. She has been part of our synod’s presence in one particular place in Haiti. Learn why it’s making a positive impact.
• September 29: Lutherans of Ethiopia: A Holy and Courageous Church
  Lancaster County has a growing community of Lutherans from Ethiopia. New Holy Spirit member Melese Anamo will share the story of the church in his native land and how it brings the gospel to people across the country.

OCTOBER

A Celebration and a Look In The Mirror

• October 6: Welcome Back Allison and Pastor Eshbach!
  It’s time for a party! A time of pure social enjoyment to celebrate the return of our newly healed staff members.
• October 13, 20 and 27: Who The Heck Are We?
  A look at who we are as Lutheran Christians, American Lutheran Christians, ELCA Lutheran Christians, Holy Spirit Lutheran Christians. This will also serve as our new member class for the fall. Please invite some friends to join us for these three weeks, culminating on Reformation Sunday.

NOVEMBER

A Study, a Visit and a Meeting

• November 3 and 17: Saint Matthew’s Gospel
  Beginning with season of Advent we begin the lectionary year which features the Gospel of St. Matthew. We will take time in November to study what Matthew wrote, how he wrote it, and to whom he wrote it. This is good stuff for the Biblical scholar in you.
• November 10: It’s the Bishop!
  We are extremely fortunate that only ten weeks into his service as Bishop, Holy Spirit will be hosting the Rev. James Dunlop, the new bishop of the Lower Susquehanna Synod. Bishop Dunlop will preach and preside at worship and following a reception in the narthex, we will have an hour of conversation with the bishop.
• November 24: Semi-Annual Meeting of the Congregation
  Our regularly scheduled congregation meeting. We will approve the operating budget for 2014, receive a bulletin of report and dream big for how we can keep our discipleship vibrant as we serve our community of Lancaster County and our community of the world.

DECEMBER

A Study of the Season of Preparation and Watching

• December 1: Advent Craft Workshop
  Oh boy! We get to be with the children again, making an Advent craft to direct our focus on this most holy season.
• 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!