All Saints Episcopal Church

NEWSLETTER November/December 2019 Volume 19 Number 2

890 McCosh St. Hanover, PA 17331 717-637-5772 office

www.allsaintshanover.org allsaintshanover@gmail.com

————— The Rev. Carenda Baker, Rector

717-240-0288 (home) 717-343-5238 (cell)

rector.allsaintsec@gmail.com —————

Michelle Smith, Parish Secretary

secretary.allsaintsec@gmail.com ————— VESTRY

Jim Ryon, Senior Warden

717-632-5723 (home)

Bob Simmonds, Junior Warden

717-632-6967 (home)

Angie Frey, Hospitality

717-630-8688 (home)

Mike Crosby, Hospitality

717-633-5370 (home)

Barbara Kearns, Fundraising

717-630-0726 (home)

Damarys Shearer

717-634-5096 (home)

Amy Allen

717-451-6031 (home)

Christine Benecke, Pastoral Care

and Faith Formation

717-632-8772 (home)

Wanda Shaffer, Outreach

717-637-3597 (home)

Randy Berwager, Building and

Grounds

717-630-9078 (home)

Sharon Clegg, Treasurer

717-633-7724 (home)

GRATEFUL . . . FOR ALL THE SAINTS – HERE NOW, AND ABIDING IN LARGER LIFE WITH GOD

In the early 1980’s when I lived in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware I was an active lay person at Epworth United Methodist Church. I became friends with one Miss E. Josephine Branford, a native of the eastern shore of Maryland who had retired to Rehoboth Beach. She was the daughter of a United Methodist pastor and had been a public-school English teacher for many years. She was an active and vital member of Epworth Church and a committed volunteer in the Rehoboth Beach community. She had cared for her only brother in his final days living with and dying of cancer. That experience led her to become a hospice volunteer. She was a member of Epworth’s adult choir, active in adult spiritual formation opportunities, and served on both of the major leadership and decision-making commit-tees of the church. She had many gifts: hospitality, patience with folks of all ages, kindness, compassion, faith, listening, creativity, wisdom, and she was great at organization and practical problem-solving. Jo was a devout woman of deep faith, and I learned later, that one of her spiritual disciplines was the practice of tithing – giving 10% of her income to God. She was very supportive of me, when as a relative newcomer to the church I became Epworth’s volunteer choir director. She was very encouraging of my sense of call to the ordained ministry, and regularly wrote me letters during my 3 years of seminary, my years serving as a United Methodist pastor, and after I transitioned from parish ministry into a career as a social worker. I visited her periodically through the years at her home in Rehoboth Beach. As happens, over time, our contact became more sporadic. In the letters she sent, I noticed changes in her handwriting; there was marked brevity in the content and some repeti-tiveness in what she wrote. I eventually lost touch with Jo, and the last I had heard from anyone who knew her, was that she had moved into a nursing facility somewhere on the eastern shore of either Delaware or Maryland.

In 2005, at least 4-5 years after I’d had any contact with Jo, I got a call from an attorney in Delaware who was handling Jo’s estate. The attorney informed me that I was named as a beneficiary in Jo’s will. Up until that moment, I did not even know she had died. Jo had designated Epworth Church, me, and two others of her close friends as beneficiaries. She’d had no spouse, children or grandchildren, nieces or nephews.

Now, I have never played the lottery, and have only once entered a Publishers Clearinghouse Sweepstakes contest. So, I’m sure you can imagine what a surprise it was when I learned that my inheritance gift from Jo’s estate was $100,000. I was pretty much in shock, dumbfounded

The Priest’s Ponderings

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really. I wept in both gratitude and sadness at knowing that my once dear friend, Christian sister and mentor in the faith had died. She wasn’t even alive so I could thank her in person for this incredibly gracious gift. I have prayed and thought often about Jo’s spirit of love and generosity, and her deep faith and trust in God. She was a person rooted and grounded, secure in God’s love for her. She knew the riches of the inheritance of faith in Christ which she had learned and lived, and passed on to many others through her teaching, her friendship, and generous giving of her time, talent, and treasure.

None of us has come to the Christian faith on our own or in a vacuum. Being a disciple of Christ means one belongs to a community of faithful learners. My guess is each of us knows “ordinary” saints, everyday folks who are like mirrors reflecting God’s light, love, and goodness to the world in unmistakable ways. What I’ve learned is how important it is to express gratitude to others whenever I can. If someone has helped me in a particular way, I need to let them know. When I have been lifted, encouraged, supported, listened to, comforted, taught, challenged to grow, corrected, and forgiven by another – all these are opportunities for giving thanks with a grateful heart.

I am delightfully anticipating the celebration of Holy Eucharist with the wonderful “ordinary” saints of All Saints’ Church on November 3rd, All Saints’ Sunday. We have so much for which to be grateful, so many blessings to pay forward, so much love and light to share. So, friends, do remember to thank a saint in your life, whether he or she is living now, or already abiding fully in the gracious presence of God.

Yours in Christ – Carenda+

“O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, alleluia!” [“For All the Saints”, The Hymnal 1982].

GRATEFUL . . . FOR ALL THE SAINTS – HERE NOW, AND ABIDING IN LARGER LIFE WITH GOD—(continued)

REFLECTIONS OF THE SENIOR WARDEN

“The Church is the Church only when it exists for others . . . not dominating, but helping and serving. It must tell men of every calling what it means to live for Christ, to exist for others.”

These words were written by the great Lutheran theologian and martyr, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. These words also echo our own calling here at All Saints Church. Through our many forms of outreach and service, we are living in God’s will.

I can think of the many ways in which All Saints Church is answering our calling. Certainly, our outreach programs are touching many lives. Recently, through the leadership of Wanda Shaffer, we have undertaken the job of distributing food to families in need, sponsored by the York County Food Bank. We have volunteers who provide transportation to people needing rides to appointments and to nearby clothing and food banks. We are extending a help-ing hand to those who are homeless or finding themselves in trouble. And of

course, we continue to pitch in and help feed our community through our participation in PAL, which means “Provide a Lunch”. This ministry has existed in Hanover, through the auspices of the Hanover Council of Churches, for over forty years and provides a noon time lunch to all persons.

Within our own church walls, we have offered many ministries which are available to anyone who wishes to help. Recently we presented a ministry fair in which all of our committees presented their own areas of

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support. Our new approach to pledging and stewardship is involving many members. Please do continue your financial support. Our church cannot continue to offer its programs without giving and pledging.

Thank you for your gifts and willingness to participate. By doing so, we are truly following the steps that Jesus laid out for us.

Yours in Christ’s Name

Jim Ryon, Sr. Warden

REFLECTIONS OF THE SENIOR WARDEN—(continued)

BIBLE STUDY AT ALL SAINTS—GROWING IN FAITH On Tuesday evenings, at 6:30 a group of seekers meet to read and discuss scripture and relevant topics. We discuss what the passages mean to each of us in a compas-sionate and non-threatening way. Recognizing that we are each on a journey, with Christ as our guide, we attempt to enlighten our knowledge of God’ plan for each of us. We are fed by each other’s insights and beliefs. There are no right or wrong answers, but only spirit filled conclusions and growth. There are no experts in our group, only folks searching for the Lord’s message to each one of us.

I have found the time spent with our group to be very rewarding and enriching. I have been able to meet some really great and interesting people. As we travel along this journey to enhance our spiritual formation each one of us has gained new insights about God’s message to us by the sharing our thoughts and ideas. I warmly encourage you to consider joining our group. You will meet some fantastic people and hopefully grow from the experiences of other members of the group.

Come and see. Faithfully, Pete Hartman

NEWS FROM THE JUNIOR WARDEN

We've recently added 11 new paved parking spaces for more convenient use, especially for those needing closer, safer parking. The project will be completed next year when the entire drive and parking areas will be seal-coated for longer life. Vestry should consider which, if any, spots should be designated for specific

individuals, or handicap-only. Input from the membership would be appreciated.

Unfortunately, the CommunityAid grant we applied for to help fund the paving job was not approved, but they encourage us to make applications for future projects.

Some of our large oak trees in front of the church are in need of professional trimming of the many dead limbs in their crowns, and one or two must be cut down as they are rapidly dying. This is unfortunate and will be costly (estimated at about $3,500) but

needs to be addressed before serious problems from falling limbs occur.

We have recently painted the exterior doors and door-frames in the south and west facing walls. We're asking that no messages be taped to the doors - a message board will be provided for any temporary notices at the double doors outside the kitchen.

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WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?

There is in Luke, an account of a verbal exchange between Jesus and a lawyer that goes something like this.

"How might I obtain eternal life?" the lawyer asks.

"What does the law say?" replies Jesus.

"Well, to love God and to love your neighbor" is the answer.

Jesus allows that this is indeed the way to life in the kingdom.

The lawyer's next words shows that he is as human as the rest of us. "Who is my neighbor?" he asks. Looking for an escape clause is actually an all too frequent response to the paths Jesus lays out for us to follow Him.

This escape clause usually takes the form of weeding out those who we have come to we consider beneath our responsibility to care for. Jesus followed this conversation by telling the parable of the Good Samaritan and then asking the lawyer which of the participants was neighbor to the injured traveler. The answer, of course was obvious, whoever God drops in his path.

There is a new sign on our church property on the Clearview side that pretty well robs us of an escape. It reads as follows:

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR---WHO DOESN'T

LOOK LIKE YOU THINK LIKE YOU PRAY LIKE YOU LOVE LIKE YOU SPEAK LIKE YOU VOTE LIKE YOU

That degree of basic honesty that resides in us can feel that old escape clause slipping through our fingers as we read this. Some parts of the edict we can look at and not cringe, while others we know that in our heart of hearts, we are unable to live up to. And these parts will vary from person to person as God gives us grace. Probably the best way to embrace those lapses in our ability to love totally as the sign seems to be calling us to do would be to admit to ourselves and to God that we CAN'T do it and call upon Him to advance us even further grace to make up for our human failings.

David Rahn

Many thanks again to those who helped with the lawn mowing and yard care this year. It is encouraging that we will have volunteers for one or two additional teams next year, which will spread the workload.

Your Junior Warden, Bob Simmonds

NEWS FROM THE JUNIOR WARDEN— (continued)

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FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2019

November 2019

3rd Pray for the Church of Bermuda (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury); St. Paul’s-Lock Haven; John Copeland; Mike & Frankie Crosby; Debbie D’Amico

10th Pray for the Lusitanian Church (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury); All Saints-Hershey;

Chris Davis; Jonna, Jocelyn, Jareth Bowker-Dewall; Cathleen Eller

17th Pray for The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury); St. John’s-Huntingdon & St. Edwards-Lancaster; Geneva Epley; Dan & Sue Frey; Jeremy, Angie, Kaitlyn & Luke Frey

24th Pray for the Falkland Islands (Extra-Provincial to Archbishop of Canterbury); Trinity-Jersey Shore; Ed Furman; Carolyn Gartrell; Janet Geiselman

December 2019

1st Pray for mission agencies &their work throughout the Anglican Communion; St. James-Lancaster; Bob Gelhard; John & Sandy Gilpin; Barbara Godfrey

8th Pray for the work of the Mothers’ Union around the world; St. John’s-Lancaster; Jay Griffiths; Bob & Oksana Grudberg; Bob Hand

15th Pray for Sokoto (Nigeria) & Pray for El Salvador (Central America), St. Thomas-Lancaster; Greg, Judith & Teshana Harewood; Pete & Judy Harris; Mark & Patty Hartman

22nd Pray for Christians in other denominations & the work of the ecumenical movement; St. Andrew’s-Lewisburg Pete & Jeanne Hartman; Connie Hoke; Roy & Frances Kensinger

29th Pray for Gahini (Rwanda); St. Mark’s-Lewistown; Vernon & Barbara Kearns; Paul Lafley; Dana, Wyatt & Ayden Laughman

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES—NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2019

November

11/2 Judith Harewood

11/6 Sherri Naill

11/7 Sarah Terhune

11/12 Angie Frey

11/19 Carenda Baker

11/22 Randy & Joanne Berwager

December

12/7 Mary Slezosky

12/10 Mandy Rojas

12/20 Barbara Kearns

12/23 Chuck Allen

12/24 Gwen Loose

12/25 Carolyn Gartrell

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*SUNDAY, NOV. 3 – 9:00 a.m. All Saints’ Sunday worship, Ingathering of 2020 pledges, Celebration Brunch

*TUESDAY, NOV. 12 – 7:00 p.m. Vestry meeting

THE HOLLY MART

Our 2019 Christmas Bazaar, is off to a good start. Help is still needed on November 5th, 6th, and 7th for candy making, and also on 21st, 22nd, and 23rd for the actual ba-zaar. There are sign-up sheets in the Narthex.

*THURSDAY, NOV. 28 – Thanksgiving Day (Church office closed)

*FRIDAY, NOV. 29 – Church office closed

*SATURDAY, NOV. 30 – 3:00 p.m. ADVENT JOURNEY BEGINS! Advent Wreath making and Cookie Exchange at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Broadway. All ages are invited! Materials for wreath making will be provided.

*SUNDAY, DEC. 1 – 1st Sunday of Advent

*TUESDAY, DEC. 10 – 7:00 p.m. Vestry meeting

*SATURDAY, DEC. 14 – 3:00 p.m. Blue Christmas Service at All Saints. A quiet service with meditative music and Holy Eucharist, especially for those dealing with grief and loss at the holidays.

IF YOU’RE HURTING AT CHRISTMAS . . . join us for A BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE

The God of Love who comes to us in this holy season, comes into the midst of the mess and pain we know in our own everyday lives. This worship experience provides a quiet, contemplative service as an alternative to the more traditional gatherings as an intentional way to care for those who are sad or struggling while much of the world around them is caught up in celebrating.

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT A GLANCE

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*SUNDAY, DEC. 15 – 3:00 p.m. United Voices of Praise, Gospel choir of Messiah College under the direction of Eric Byrd, in concert at All Saints. Cookie reception to follow. Concert is free to the public – donations gladly accepted.

*TUESDAY, DEC. 24 – 7:00 p.m. Eve of the Feast of the Nativity

*WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25 – MERRY CHRISTMAS!

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT A GLANCE (continued)

COMING IN JANUARY, 2020 . . .

CONFIRMATION AND INQUIRERS’ CLASS

YOUTH AGES 12 AND OLDER ARE INVITED TO EXPLORE WHAT IT MEANS TO SAY “I AM A

FOLLOWER OF JESUS, THE CHRIST”.

ALL YOUTH AND ADULT SEEKERS ARE WELCOME TO

JOIN THIS ADVENTURE OF LEARNING TO WALK WITH

JESUS IN THE WAY OF LOVE, AND HOW WE PRACTICE

THAT WALK OF FAITH IN THE EPISCOPAL TRADITION.

PLEASE LET CARENDA KNOW BY DEC. 15, 2019 OF

YOUR INTEREST IN BEING PART OF THIS CLASS.

CONFIRMATION AND RECEPTION OF MEMBERSHIP

ARE PLANNED FOR MAY, 2020.

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ADVENT - WAITING AS A TIME OF DESIRE AND LONGING

What if we could right now, take a deep breath, change the mental channel we have been watching and listening to, and begin to settle into Advent as a season of deep desire and longing? The culture in which we live has grown a very lucrative and finely honed industry of make-believe, to try and create desire in us – desire for stuff that its makers want us to believe will make us happier, safer, healthier, more well-thought of by others – in short, make our lives and us as people more desirable.

But humankind and all of creation does not need to be made more desirable in appearance. The Hebrew Scriptures open with the grandest story of desire – God’s desire to create and to be in community, to be in relationship with God’s own handiwork, God’s holy and marvelous creation. It’s significant that after each day of creation, God looks at what has been made and says, “Now that’s good”. And after human beings were created, “Now that’s very good!”

Our major Advent work is through intentional spiritual practices to dial back the distractions, limit the busyness, take a good look at our priorities, and ask, “What is my heart’s deepest desire?”

God’s story – our story – is all about DESIRE. Desire for the goodness and faithfulness of being in a loving and trusting relationship. Desire was there at the beginning, in Genesis and runs through the Torah, the psalms and wisdom writings, and the prophets. Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” The psalms are particularly full of the language of desire and longing to know and be known by God, both for individuals and also as faith communities. Desire is there in the gospels and epistles, and even in the last book of the Greek Scriptures of the New Testament, The Revelation to John. Desire – God’s desire for healing and reconciliation with us. God’s desire for us to know restoration and peace between all people and to be in harmony with all creation.

ADVENT, the beginning of the Christian year, provides a grand opportunity for us once again to get in touch with God’s deep desire for us, and our deep desire for God. I believe all human desires are at root the desire to know and be known by God. This is what St. Augustine meant when he said, “Our hearts are restless O Lord, until they find their rest in thee.” To be able to know and rest in an unshakeable love that is totally trustworthy and true, for now and always, in the midst of whatever else may be hurling and swirling around us. This holy and eternal love does not envelop us in a spiritual Disney World, does not keep us in a magical, bubble-like, self-enclosed, and self-absorbed existence. The presence of such love does not mean our lives will be easy, or free of pain and suffering. But the presence of God’s love gives life meaning and helps us know that we are desirable, of great value to God, and will never be left alone.

Episcopal priest Martin Smith writes in his book Nativities and Passions: “The desires of the restless human heart are real and significant and to be reckoned with, but their deepest meaning is to draw us to wanting, needing, and loving God. . . . In learning to desire, we come to know that God desires us.”

One of my favorite contemporary songs heard during Advent and in the days leading up to Christmas, written by David Foster and Linda Thompson Jenner is titled “Grown-up Christmas List”. Here are some of its words:

“Do you remember me? I sat upon your knee

I wrote to you with childhood fantasies Well I’m all grown up now

And still need help somehow I’m not a child

But my heart still can dream So here’s my lifelong wish

My grown-up Christmas list Not for myself, but for a world in need -

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ADVENT - WAITING AS A TIME OF DESIRE AND LONGING— (continued)

No more lives torn apart That wars would never start

And time would heal all hearts Everyone would have a friend And right would always win And love would never end

This is my grown-up Christmas list.”

Every single one of us longs for the things on that grown-up Christmas list. They are not just 20th or 21st century longings. They are longings that people have always known. In this precious and sin-scarred world that already has been redeemed by God, there is still much to long for, much to yearn for from God. Conversion of our hearts is still needed so that we can more fully join in God’s work of reconciling love. As people of faith we know that in God, life can be so very different. It has already happened. God has come among us, clothed in human flesh. And we, friends, are part of that restoration work in progress. So let us welcome again the yearning and the longing of this Advent season. Be still and know that God is God. Be still. Be. In our yearnings and longings we reach out in faith to touch the heart of God, even as God gives God’s own self, reaching out to us in flesh for the life of the world. That love and presence is worth longing, watching and waiting for. May your Advent journey be blessed.

Carenda+

ADVENT DEVOTIONAL RESOURCES

W A YS TO E N G A GE TH I S D E V O TI O N A L D U R I N G A D V E N T:

Purchase our Advent devotional as a printed book in English and Spanish

• Enroll for free to receive each day’s reading via a daily email

• Access all past daily readings through our archive online

• Download our Advent devotional as a FREE PDF file in English and Spanish

• Download our Advent facilitator’s guide as a FREE PDF file

Purchase our Advent devotional as an e-book from Amazon

*Several copies of this devotional booklet will be available at the church.

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CELEBRATING THE MINISTRY OF EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, HANOVER - 1956 - 2019

As best we can surmise, the Episcopal Church Women group of All Saints Church began meeting around 1956.

And what a varied and gifted cast of folks has comprised this vital and vibrant mission and ministry group! The recipients of their faithful stewardship have included All Saints parish, the Hanover community, the Diocese of Central PA, other areas of the United States and the world. The light of Christ has shone through them, bathing others in God’s goodness and grace. Their many gifts have included baking, candy and soup making, caring, ceramics, cooking, compassion, encouragement, entrepreneurial spirit, fellowship, friendship, fundraising, generous giving, handcrafts, helping, hospitality, hosting banquets, luncheons, and dinners, kindness, knitting, leading, organizing, praying, and publicity!

Though the total accumulated financial giving of the ECW is difficult to determine, without a doubt their offerings have been in the tens of thousands of dollars over the past sixty years. Beyond the monetary value of their giving, their hard work has been motivated by the deeply felt need to share their love for God and neighbor. Some specific ministries supported have included: All Saints’ Church Diocesan Fair Share; ongoing work of the

Altar Guild, Christian education and music programs at All Saints; The American Red Cross; Bishop’s and Rector’s Discretionary Funds; Capital Building Campaign Fund; Episcopal Relief and Development; God’s Meal Barrel; Hanover Area Council of Churches; Hanover Hospital Special Needs; Heifer Project; Hurricane Sandy Relief; purchase of kitchen and dining ware and appliances; outdoor All Saints church signs; Prayer shawl ministry; PAL (Provide a lunch); Seaman’s Institute; Shippensburg Episcopal Home; St. Barnabas Center (Harrisburg); United Thank Offering; and the YWCA Safe Home.

People, priorities, cultures and times change. Yet the cornerstone of the Christian Way, Jesus the Christ remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. Because of God’s constant and unfailing love for us, we are called to remain open and responsive to the needs of the world around us. This is one of the lessons of spiritual growth and maturing that the Episcopal Church Women models so beautifully for all of us.

On Sunday, October 20, 2019, the congregation celebrated the unflagging efforts and generous spirit of the Episcopal Church Women’s ministry at All Saints’ Church. “Retiring” ECW President Mary Slezosky and Treasurer Carolyn Gartrell were presented certificates from the Diocesan ECW for their years of faithful and committed service. To God be the glory!

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DANCING GOD

“Dancing God passionate leap of creative energy

skipping among the stars waltzing on rivers bathing a universe

Dancing God tumbling from somewhere

into Jewish territory whirling Spirit

seeding Mary’s womb with alluring divinity

Dancing God uncontainable grandeur

kicking and rolling in Mary’s flesh while untamed cousin

echoes the dance in aunt Elizabeth Dancing God

spark of angel’s song shepherds hurrying

like whirling dervishes gasping in awe

at a surprising child Dancing God

still passionate today dynamic movement of love

wooing our hearts toward oneness and peace

in a tear-stained world Dance on, Passionate God,

we are your dance now teach us the tune show us the steps

it is Christmas it is time to dance”

-Joyce Rupp, in Out of the Ordinary

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ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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