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COUNCIL NEWS —June 2016 P.O. Box 1561

136 Carlisle St.

Hanover, PA 17331

717-633-6353

FAX: 717-633-6219

Hanover Area Council of Churches One Body • One Spirit

June Special Needs

PAL

Ketchup

Brown Sugar

Pepper

Salad Dressing

Sauerkraut

CLOTHING BANK

Ladies Undies (all sizes)

Towels

CHANGING

LIVES SHELTER

Sugar

Coffee

Soft bodywash

Hand soap

Lg/Xlg Sweats/

Lounging Pants

RUTH’S HARVEST

All single serving please!

Cereal

Fruit Drinks ____________________

We accept donations

Mon.-Sat. between

8 am—12:30 pm

or by appointment.

Call 717-633-6353 to

schedule a drop-off time.

From the desk of Carol Hinkle (HACC Director)

Here we are in another month of changing seasons. It is all around us … change

that is. We have wrapped up another successful year of Ruth’s Harvest. The last

Back Pack meals went out on May 20th. School ended earlier this year. Thank

you to the committee, coordinators, packers, sorters, delivery people and Food

Bank Truck volunteers and everyone who donated time, food, funds to feed 275

children in the elementary school in the Hanover Borough. We have it on good

authority that Ruth’s Harvest makes a difference (definitely a” praise the Lord”).

We are happy to announce a successful

beginning to the Healthy Hanover Community

Gardens. There will be gardens for the benefit

of New Hope Food Bank, HACC Provide-A-

Lunch (PAL) and individuals and families

(who have agreed to tithe to feeding

programs.) The sites involved are St. Mark

Evangelical Lutheran, All Saints Episcopal

Church, 2 gardens at First United Methodist

Church and Clearview Terrace Apartments.

There is also a strong possibility for another

site in downtown area. All are in various

stages of planting and growth. We do believe

this will be a very successful endeavor for the people of Hanover and be a good

start on the road to a Healthy Community.

We wish to offer a welcome to Pastor Russell Clark who was called to fill the

pulpit at Emmanuel United Church of Christ on Broadway in Hanover and began

his pastorate on May 15, 2016 and also we welcome Rev. Robin Keating as the

Interim Pastor at Grace United Church of Christ and will start June 1, 2016.

I would at this point like to tell you the Pamela Miley has been hired as our new

Administrative Assistant. I have asked Pam to write a brief bio to introduce you

to her, but let me add to this that Pam is a gem and I believe we have made a very

good hire.

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“Whoever

brings

blessings will be

enriched, and

one who waters

will himself be

watered.”

Proverbs 11:25

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Continued from page 1, “Carol Hinkle”

June Meetings

June 2, 7 pm—Shelter Committee at HACC

June 6, 7 pm—Ministries Board Meeting at HACC

June 21, 7 am—Building Committee at HACC

June 20, 5 pm—Finance Committee at GUMC

June 23, 3 pm—Community Needs at HACC

Weekly Prayer Requests We ask you to take a moment and say a prayer for one of

our ministries. As we all know, the power of prayer works! Week of June 5: Clothing Bank Ministry

Week of June 12: Community Garden Ministry

Week of June 19: Community Health Ministry Week of June 26: Hispanic American Center of Hanover

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Pam Miley—Bio

“I, Pam, am no stranger to wearing many hats while focusing on influencing the community in a positive

manner. Having spent 25+ years in office management, and 20 years as a community volunteer I have been

blessed to help better the lives of many. I raised 4 sons, and now enjoys spending time with my7 grandchil-

dren.

I have lead both small and large data management projects for a diverse range of organizations, including

small business startups; large corporations; non-profits; as well as federal, state and local government agen-

cies. These projects built on my strengths of problem solving, team building, and commitment to meeting

deadlines.

I first realized my passion for working with the public when I was asked to be a Board Member for Carroll

County Christmas in April. After completing the first house project, I was hooked on volunteering. I contin-

ued helping in local outreach soup kitchens, homeless shelters, holiday programs, and church volunteer op-

portunities including mission trips. I credit Christ’s actions in servitude as he walked among as my well of

passion to help others. No job is too small or meaningless to show love for another.

I have found from day one that the Lord has sent us the right person at the right time in all of our endeavors

here at the Council. It is a blessing for which I am truly thankful. Please stop by and meet Pam.

The Hispanic American Center of Hanover HACH, a

ministry of HACC, was blessed with a wonderful Kid’s

Day Celebration at Wirt Park. The April 30th event

brought out an impressive 1,256 community members

to enjoy the fun and games. The 315 families who came

brought 298 kids (0-12) to play carnival games, get

their faces painted, dance to music

presentations, jump in inflatable

bouncies, eat a variety of food and

enter bike raffles. The Evening Sun

shares a great video clip from the day

showing some kids from So’s Tae

Kwon Do performing martial arts moves for the crowd.

Please visit their website below to see the fun. http://www.eveningsun.com/story/news/2016/05/02/hanover-

celebrates-kids-wirt-park/83837856/.

If you thought of helping, but are not able to

find the time to visit us at the Hanover Area

Council of Churches, please remember our

friends at Community Aid. You can drop

items off in bins at vari-

ous locations throughout

York and Adam counties.

The benefits from your

giving will be shared with

HACC to bless others in

our Hanover Community.

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Free Community

Health Clinics

Diabetes Education Classes

1st & 3rd Tuesdays—12-1 pm

(Diabetes classes courtesy of the

York County Community Foundation

Edgar I. Garrett Fund Grant)

FREE Flu Shots now

available at each HACC

clinic while supplies last.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays

10:30 am-12 Noon

Clothing Bank Hours

Open to the Public:

Thursdays 9 am—12 pm

Rummage Sale 1st Saturday

of each month 9 am—12 pm

____________________

Open to

Certified Clients Only:

Tuesdays 9 am—12 pm

Certified clients must make an

appointment and fill out an

application which includes a copy

of a valid Photo ID, Social Security

card, and proof of income (at

200% of the poverty level).

Interested persons can contact

the Council office at 717-633-6353

during office hours. We accept Clothing Bank donations

Mon.-Sat. between 8 am—12:30 pm

or by appointment. Call 717-633-6353

to schedule a drop-off time.

Thank you for your support!

If you would like to receive the HACC newsletter just call the office

at 633-6353 and we will put you on the mailing list. Or GO GREEN

and sign up to be on our email list. You may access the newsletter on

our website at www.hanoverareacouncilofchurches.org.

2nd & 4th Thursdays

6:00-8:00 pm

Look at What’s Happening at HACC!

1st Tuesday of each month—10:30 am-Noon

United Healthcare—Offering a comprehensive medical program

for members who have Medicare and Medicaid. It includes all

medical services at no additional cost.

Veterans Administration—Offering assistance with housing,

transportation, and employment for veterans.

2nd Tuesday of each month—10:30 am-Noon

Penn State Extension-Food Preparation Program—Learn how

to stretch your food dollars and make healthier choices for your

family.

Rabbi Transit—Learn about our many services: How to ride the

bus, purchasing passes, handicap accessibility, Curb-to-Curb

Paratransit, etc.

3rd Tuesday of each month—10:30 am-Noon

Veterans Administration (See description above)

4th Tuesday of each month-10:30 am-Noon

Woodforest Bank Hanover (located inside Wal-Mart) Pick up

information about our Financial Education Class (on Wednesdays)

Freedom from Smoking Sign-up for a class on how to stop

smoking.

2nd Wednesday of the month-12:30-1:30 pm

Financial Education Class by Woodforest Bank (located in Wal

-Mart) Various topics to assist you with your personal finance

issues: Planning for retirement, savings, rebuilding credit, etc.

3rd Thursday of each month—10:30 am-Noon

United Healthcare (See description above)

Sunday & Wednesday evenings—7:30-9 pm

SMART Recovery (Self Management and Recovery Training) A

self-help program for ending addictive behaviors through

abstinence based on science, reason and humanistic values. This

program is an alternative to AA and NA meetings.

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SPOTLIGHT ON MINISTRY In a continuing feature for our newsletter we will highlight a ministry from a volunteers’ experience.

It is important to understand how those who do the work on a daily basis see Who We Are and What We Do!

Stolte Scholarship Each year the Stolte Scholarship, in the amount of $500.00, is awarded to an individual from the Greater Hanover Area pursuing a career in the ministry or other church-related vocation. Those interested are asked to complete an application and submit a brief summary of their call into ministry and future vocational goals. Application forms are made available through area pastors, high school guidance offices, and the Hanover Area Council of Churches office. The Stolte Scholarship Fund was established in 1974 in memory of the Reverend Robert H. Stolte, pastor of Lohr’s Memorial United Methodist Church in Hanover from 1963 to 1973. Because of Rev. Stolte’s dedication to youth ministry, the scholarship was administered to support college and seminary students studying for the ministry or other church-related vocations. The Fund also honors his wife, Jean K. Stolte, and his son, Drew C. Stolte, who was a Treatment Supervisor at the York County Prison. As part of this committee, it is always a blessing to see the devotion and call to serve the Lord shown by the applicants! We are truly impressed with the academic achievements, honors and awards, church and school involvements, and aspirations of those who apply. Past recipients have gone on to calls in Children and Youth Ministry, Music Ministry, Theatre Ministry, Missions, and Chaplaincy. This year the committee was pleased to select Jessica Lee as the recipient of the 2016 Stolte Scholarship. A graduate of Bloomsburg University, Jessica attends the Lutheran Seminary at Gettysburg and is pursuing a Masters’ of Divinity degree. Currently, she is interning as a vicar at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Hanover. After completing her degree, Jessica is looking forward to serving in whatever way she is called – be it to a parish ministry, ministry to the deaf community, or as a chaplain in a camp setting. It is truly inspiring to be a part of the selection process as the Stolte Scholarship committee choses its recipient each

year. We are given the opportunity to read about some amazing young people and their journeys in following the Lord.

If you would like to become a part of this committee or if you are studying for a career in the ministry or a church-related

vocation and would like to apply for the scholarship, please contact the HACC office.

8th Annual VNA Hospice

Wings of Hope Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m. (Rain or Shine) What Better way to Honor a St. David’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Loved One or Friend than to release a butterfly? 1032 Musselman Road Hanover, PA in their name?

Butterflies maybe purchased for $25 each by contacting the VNA at 637-1227.

Order forms may also be downloaded from www.vnahanover.org

(Deadline to order butterflies and be recognized in the printed program was May 20, 2016)

All proceeds benefit the VNA Hospice program to assist patients in need.

The butterfly release will be preceded by a brief Celebration of Life Service honoring and remembering dearly departed

loved ones.

The event is open to the public and we invite you to bring your entire family.

From the desk of Kathy Bortner, Chairman

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CHURCH EVENTS If your church has an event that it would like to publicize to the larger community

email your articles to adminhacc@comcast.net no later than the 15th of each month.

Deadline to include articles in the May newsletter is April 15.

Bethel United Church of Christ, 2112 Yingling Drive., Spring Grove, PA (off of Smith Station Road/Rt. 116) YARD SALE Friday and Saturday, June 17th and 18th, starting at 8 A.M. Open Rain or Shine

EVERYTHING MUST GO! COME EARLY FOR GREAT DEAL!

DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE

TO FIND WONDERFUL ITEMS FOR YOUR HOME

BETHEL UCC – 2112 YINGLING DR. SPRING GROVE, PA CHICKEN BBQ - SAT. JUNE 18 IF YOU LIKE GREAT CHICKEN, THIS IS GUARANTEED TO SATISFY YOUR APPETITE! COST $8.00 INCLUDES BBQ, BAKED POTATO, ROLL & BUTTER & APPLESAUCE. TICKETS CAN BE ORDERED BY CALLING 717.225.6666 & ASK FOR DAVE.

Annual Strawberry Festival Come join us for our

Saturday, June 11—11:00AM to 2:00PM annual Strawberry Festival

(weather permitting) and enjoy fresh strawberries over

ice cream or pound cake

St. Paul's Lutheran Church or just pick up a quart to bring home!!

1214 Broadway in Hanover Our full menu includes:

Corn coup, beef B-B-Q sandwiches, hot dogs with toppings and coffee, soda plus a bake sale table with

other goodies! Join us for an afternoon of fun and food! Contact Millie Fout 717-637-0128 for more info.l

The Hanover Area Council of

Churches would like to extend

a very special thank you to

Hoss’s Steak and Sea House

for their support of the May

fund raiser. We are blessed

with a donation of $674.33

from this wonderful event.

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST & CAR WASH Our spring community breakfast is June 18 from

8-10am. The delicious all you can eat meal consist

of scrambled eggs, toast, pancakes, ham, bacon

sausage, breakfast casseroles, juice,, coffee, tea

and more.

While you enjoy your breakfast you can have your

car washed by youth. Donations accepted.

Join us at St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church, 3344

Sticks Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327, Rt. 216,

across from Friendship Elementary School.

ORGAN DEDICATION— ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH, 5215 Grandview Rd., Hanover, PA. Sunday, June 5, @ 4PM In conjunction with Buch Organ Company of Ehrata, there is an organ Dedication Concert of their new 4-manual Buch Organ to be performed yb one of the bril-liant, young stars of the organ world, Gregory Zelek.. Gregory is the Music Director and Organist at the Epis-copal Church of St. Matthew and St. Timothy in New York City. Greg is a graduate student of Paul Jacobs at Julliard, where he received his Bachelor of Music. Ad-mission is Free. Donations will be accepted. A reception to meet Mr. Zelek will follow.

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Other

Ways

to

Volunteer

at

HACC

General Help—M-F 8:30-12:30 Duties include receiving food & clothing donations, setting up for PAL lunch (making coffee,

etc.), monitoring dining room during PAL lunch, other miscellaneous duties.

Meals-On-Wheels We need drivers and runners as well as subs. Available for one hour on the day that you drive

(Monday through Friday). You can sign up for one week a month or every other month.

HACC Reception Desk Tuesdays from 11 am-1 pm., and On-Call M-F 9am-1pm Answer phones; greet clients & direct

them to various services; perform clerical/office duties as needed.

Call 633-6353 to inquire about any of these positions.

The Clothing Bank needs your help!

We are looking for individuals who are available to come and sort clothing and items. Sorters are needed 8:30-11am

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Cashiers are needed 9am-12pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and on the first Saturday

of the month when the Clothing Bank is open from 9 am to 12. If you are interested in learning more about this vol-

ll Welcome!!!

St. Jacob's (Stone) Vacation Bible School

Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24, 2016.

9:00am-11:45am

5152 Stone Church Rd. Glenville, PA 17329

Contact Gayle Sterner at (717) 225-5452

Join Us For and Amazing Cave Adventure!

Cave Quest VBS June 20th –June 24th

9:00-11:30am

Trinity United Church of Christ

www.trinityucchanover.org

Former to register on our website

Every year we pick a mission to show our care for God’s creation. Our goal is to reach $300 which will be donated to the Hanover Area Council of Churches, to provide food for hungry children. Each day we will collect a small monetary offering from the children. If your family is able, we encourage each child to bring a small donation every day. The children will be able to see their gifts grow as we work to achieve our goal.

Unfortunately, the church office is so busy we cannot accommodate those who prefer to fill out the registrations on site.

If you would like to volunteer to help or if you have questions, please contact Trinity United Church of Christ at 637-2233 (9am-3:30pm) Monday through Friday, or you may email Diane Betlyonat betpiano@pa.net.

ALL WELCOME!!! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 9:00am—11:45am St. Jacob’s (Stone) United Church of Christ Vacation Bible School 5152 Stone Church Rd., Glenville, PA For more info—(717) 225-5452 Gayle

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Join Us For and Amazing Cave

Adventure!

Cave Quest VBS June 27th –July 1st

Jesus Messiah Evangelical Free

Church, 109 Flickinger Rd Hanover

PA 17331

717-637-2311

Jesus Messiah Evangelical Free Church will be holding a week long VBS program called Cave Quest, in which children get to explore all the amazing and exciting things that caves and caverns have to offer, while learning how Jesus is our light in this dark world and how we can use His light to navigate our lives. There will be music, snacks, interactive crafts, games, and a unique opportunity to not only learn about the amazing stories of the Bible but to physical experience and interact with them in a fun, safe environment. The cost of this entire week is just $10, and not will the kids get a week of amazing adventures and memories to last a life time they will each get a Cave Quest T-shirt, and reusable water bottle! For more information or to register a child for the VBS program, visit our website jmefc.com and click the VBS link! We can’t wait to go exploring with you!

VBS Deep Sea Discovery—

God is with me wherever I go

An enthralling “undersea” adventure!

Scripture, service project, and sea science

Monday-Thursday, June 27-30, 9:30-11:30 am

Emmanuel UCC, 124 Broadway, Hanover PA 17331

AGES 3-11

Registration opens June 1 and closes June 20

Call the church office at 717-632-8281, stop by

130 Broadway on M-F, 9am-1pm, or

email office@eucchanover.org

Sunday through Thursday, June 26 – June 30, 2016

Bethel United Church of Christ

2112 Yingling Drive, Spring Grove, PA 17362

Fun! HUGE, inflatable water slide!

Cookout on Thurssday night

717-632-4260

Vacation Bible

School

Bethel Assembly of God presents their Annual Vacation Bible School

Theme: "Soul-ar Wars: The Spirit Awak-

ens" "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish

it." John 1:5

Dates: Mon. July 25th - Fri. July 29th

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon

Ages: 3-12

For more information:

www.bethelag.com or 717.359.4675

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2016 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers will be distributed at

Hanover Area Council of Churches Tuesday, July 12, 2016 —9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

$20 FREE voucher for use at local Farm Markets for fresh fruits & vegetables

Eligibility Guidelines:

60 years of age or older (PROOF REQUIRED)

York County resident (PROOF REQUIRED)

GROSS ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME: AT OR BELOW $21,775 FOR AN INDIVIDUAL & $29,471 FOR A COUPLE

When picking up vouchers for another individual (including spouse) the following is required:

SFMNP Proxy form; Proof of age and York County residency verification for the person

you are picking up for; Photo ID also required for Proxy.

EACH ELIGIBLE PERSON IS QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE ONE SET OF VOUCHERS PER YEAR

Seniors who are living in a nursing home, personal care home, or other residential facilities where meals are provided are ineligible to receive vouchers.

Sponsored by the York County Area Agency on Aging, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

VOUCHERS CAN BE REDEEMED FROM June 1 through November 30. Individuals are eligible to receive the vouchers ONLY ONCE per calendar year.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

2 Clothing Bank

9am-Noon

Shelter Committee 7 pm HACC

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4 Rummage Sale

9am-Noon

NA Mtg.—7pm

ESL Class 9:30-11 am

Citizenship Class 11 am-12:30 pm

5 AA Mtg.—8am

Worship—10:30

Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

6 Ministries Board

Meeting 7pm—HACC

7 Clothing Bank

9am-Noon

Medical Clinic 10:30am-12pm

at HACC

Diabetes Class 12-1pm HACC

8 Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

9 Clothing Bank

9am-Noon

Medical Clinic 6-8pm HACC

Crop Committee Mtg. 6:30pm

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11 NA Mtg.

7pm—HACC

ESL Class-

9:30am-11am Citizenship-

11am-12:30pm

12 AA Mtg.—8am

Worship—10:30

Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

13 NEWSLETTER

DEADLINE

14 Clothing Bank

15 Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

16 Clothing Bank

9am-Noon

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18 NA Mtg.

7pm—HACC

ESL Class-

9:30am-11am Citizenship-

11am-12:30pm

19 AA Mtg.—8am

Worship—10:30

Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

Father’s Day (**)

20 Finance Com.

Mtg. at 5pm—

St. Joseph’s,

Grandview

21 Clothing Bank

9am-Noon

Medical Clinic 10:30am-12pm

at HACC

Diabetes Class 12-1pm HACC

Building Committee Mtg.

7am—HACC

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Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

23 Clothing Bank

9am-Noon

Medical Clinic 6-8pm HACC

Community Needs Mtg.

3 pm—HACC

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25 NA Mtg.

7pm—HACC

ESL Class-

9:30am-11am Citizenship-

11am-12:30pm

26 AA Mtg.—8am

Worship—10:30

Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

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28 Clothing Bank

9am-Noon

29 Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

30 Clothing Bank

9am-Noon

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JUNE 21ST

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Return Service Requested

Community Health FREE Medical Clinic

At HACC, 136 Carlisle St.

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday—10:30AM -

12 Noon

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday from 6-

8PM

Diabetes Education Classes

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Check out the many VBS opportunities

offered this

summer by our

member churches

in the Hanover

Area.

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Rabbit Transit Information

Rabbit transit vehicles travel safely in snow although they may be

delayed during inclement weather. During severe winter weather,

you can keep up with any service updates by one of the following

ways including: FACEBOOK–Follow us for up-to-date changes

by searching rabbittransit

RIDER ALERTS–Sign up on our website for email or text

message alerts:

WEBSITE–Visit www.rabbittransit.org

RIDER HOTLINE – Call the rabbittransit Hotline at 717-849-

0740

NEWS–Check out WGAL 8, FOX 43, WHTM TV 27, or CBS 21

RADIO–Listen to WARM 103 (103.3FM), WSBA (910AM) or

THE PEAK (98.5) for information.

Rabbit transit will be offering monthly information sessions in

Hanover to answer questions about how to ride the bus service or

register seniors to ride free on the fixed route. The information

sessions will take place each month at the following times and

places:

Guthrie Memorial Library, 2 Library Place–2nd Monday, 10AM-

11AM

Hanover Council of Churches, 136 Carlisle St.–2nd Tuesday,

10AM-12PM

New Hope Ministries, 135 Baltimore Street–2nd Thursday, 10AM-

1PM