St. James Lutheran Church, ELCA PO Box 4596, 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325-4596

Phone: (717) 334-2012 Fax: (717) 334-3596

Website: www.stjamesgettysburg.org

“We respond to God’s abundant grace by being

hearers, proclaimers and doers of the Word.”

Volume 62, No. 02 THE MESSENGER February 2017

LONG-RANGE STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATE

ON THE HOLY COW PROGRAM

This message is being printed on the very spot where a 48 x 60-foot building was erected

in 1848 called St. James Lutheran Church. A century before that the St. James community

occupied a building up the street, which we shared with another congregation. That we

have survived every hardship thrown at us by each chapter in the American History book,

speaks to the power of God and the worship God inspires. Times and people change. Can

we continue to thrive in a future that we cannot define and that is not fully ours to occupy?

The Holy Cow Program provides the basis for a rational view of our church today and

how we might best prepare a strategy for moving ahead. In our meeting in mid-January

we discussed the areas where a good effort would bring good results. For example, from

the survey we find that welcoming and hospitality continue to be very important.

Reaching younger families and youth remains a high priority. In any large congregation,

there are differing opinions and expectations. Are there any issues that need discussion,

and if so, what is the best means of bringing us together to reach an understanding while

reaffirming our faith and our common mission?

We are building an action plan based on critical priority and satisfaction areas identified

by our members. We are seeking the most effective way to hear from our members that

is compatible with our busy lives. Rest assured, we are not at rest. We do find the details

challenging! But then, we’ve been at it for 200 years. More to come.

Please see the Holy Cow Assessment Summary – printed and available in the gathering

area, for more specific action areas.

SAVE THE DATE: Keyboard Kaleidoscope presented by Michael Matsinko

and Timothy Braband – Sunday, March 19 at 4:00 pm. Watch for details!

WORSHIP: Saturday 5:30 pm & Sunday 8:15 & 10:45 am Sunday School from 9:30-10:30 am

February 4 & 5 - Epiphany 5 “Light shines in the darkness for the upright. Jesus, the light of the world, calls his followers to let the light of their good works shine before others.” Readings: Isaiah 58:1-9a [9b-12], Psalm 112:1-9 [10], 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16], Matthew 5:13-20 First Sunday Fellowship at 9:15 am; hosted by hosted by Cub Scout Pack 79 and Boy Scout Troop 79 as we recognize SCOUT SUNDAY. Fellowship will also lift-up the consecration of Jennifer Bradshaw as a Diaconal Minister. Food collected at all services benefit local food pantries; under the auspices of Social Ministry.

February 11 & 12 - Epiphany 6 “Choose life by loving and obeying God. How do we honor both God and our neighbor?” Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Matthew 5:21-37

February 18 & 19 - Epiphany 7 “Our attempts to love neighbors and even our enemies fall short of what God desires for us.” Readings: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, Psalm 119:33-40, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23, Matthew 5:38-48

February 25 & 26 - Transfiguration and Prayers for Healing “Today’s festival is a bridge between the Advent/Christmas/Epiphany cycle that comes to a close today and the Lent/Easter cycle that begins on Ash Wednesday (March 1).” Readings: Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 2, 1 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9

10:45 am WATERLIFE (service especially for families with smaller children) and Cosden Baptisms Please return last year’s Palm Branches so they can be made into ashes for 7 pm Ash Wednesday service.

March 1 – Ash Wednesday Readings: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, Psalm 51:1-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Ash Wednesday - 10:00 am Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes

Ash Wednesday - 12:00 noon Quiet Prayer Time at the baptismal font

Ash Wednesday - 7:00 pm Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes with the Adult Choir

“Come away . . . and rest for a while” [Mark 6:31] Come in off the streets and sidewalks to find QUIET PRAYER TIME at the Baptismal Font each day DURING LENT from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm (Mondays – Fridays only). Baptismal waters flowing, inviting, praying, reflecting, writing, reading—experience the quietness of God’s Spirit! “Take a long, loving look at me your High God” [Psalm 46:10, The Message]. During this time the worship area will be quiet to the sound of flowing water. Come, listen for God!

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Please join us these five Wednesday evenings in Lent!

Wednesdays, March 8, 15, 22, 29 & April 5 all are invited to join us at 5:00 pm in the dining room for soup and bread and fellowship. Then at 6:30 pm, we shall gather in the worship area for Unfailing Light Service. Our theme will be the book of Psalms.

PARISH RECORDS BAPTISM January 12, 2017 Thomas M. Butler

DEATHS December 24, 2016 Raymond G. Arendt

December 28, 2016 Margaret L. Spangler

January 12, 2017 John C. Kunkel, Sr.

January 16, 2017 Thomas M. Butler

WEDDING January 7, 2017 Angela Miller & Gregory Day

50+ WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES February 10, 1962 Thomas R. & Madeline V. Gormley 55 years

February 28, 1959 Donald L. & Betty A. Howard 58 years

ADULT DISCUSSION CLASS meets in room 200, at the end of the main hallway; Judy Leslie, contact. Every Sunday we enjoy timely presentations and discussions. All are welcome to join us! Feb. 5 “A Brief History of Racism (1)” led by Steve Whitman Feb. 12 “A Brief History of Racism (2)” led by Steve Whitman Feb. 19 “Issues of Racism Today” led by Dave Crowner Feb. 26 “The Church Responds” led by Pastor Mike Allwein

February 2017 CHILD CARE SPECIAL OFFERING ENVELOPES We ask that you remember Child Care families who need our Child Care, but cannot afford it without help from our congregation and February’s special envelope. Your donation in these Child Care envelopes will allow us to give a child loving care, with a scholarship. St. James Child Care Center appreciates your financial assistance and your prayers.

A SPECIAL REQUEST TO YOU – As our Federal tax year ends, taxpayers often consider making various types of charitable donations. This year, there’s an additional opportunity for St James members to assist someone in need. Please consider the following: Do you have an older, mechanically sound vehicle you’ve considered donating? Please help one of our Burmese families in need of transportation. Your generous donation will provide a much-needed service to the family. Especially, traveling to their daily workplaces. And, adding to the convenience of shopping trips, doctor visits, etc., that we usually take for granted. Please consider helping - by donating. Thank you. Contact for St. James is Ray Hopkins at raymondhopkins@hotmail.com and for Christ Lutheran is Anne Douds at anniedouds@gmail.com.

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Thank you to everyone who remembered Gladys Woerner’s 100th birthday! Belated cards can still be sent to her at 1130 Herrs Ridge Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325-8401.

“Let read a book together during Lent!” How do you fight despair and learn to meet the world with a loving heart? How do you overcome shame? How do you

stay faithful in spite of failure? We all need boundless, restorative love! As a pastor working in a neighborhood with

the highest concentration of murderous gang activity in Los Angeles, Gregory Boyle created a way to restore love to

some of the most hard-hearted gang members in that area.

In recent years, it has become a Lenten practice for many members of the congregations to read a book and then come

together on Palm Sunday to enjoy a simple meal and good discussion about the book. Let’s do this again this coming

Lent. The book chosen is entitled, “Tattoos on the Heart,” written by Gregory Boyle. It is a breath-taking series of

parables distilled from his twenty years of working in the barrio. Let’s start reading and then come together on Palm

Sunday, April 9, at 5:00 pm in the gathering area to share a meal of soup and bread while we share thoughts. Watch

for a sign-up sheet in the gathering area so we can plan for the meal.

JANUARY 18, 2017 COUNCIL MINUTES - submitted by Council Secretary Craig Reber

PRESENTATIONS:

Installation of new council member, Sharon Kaya, by Pastor Mike.

Presentation of Organ Refurbishment Campaign Construction contract presented by Minister of Music Tim Braband;

motion made and accepted.

Evangelism Committee is having an ice cream social in appreciation of our Adult Choir.

Reconciling in Christ Sunday will be celebrated January 29th.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Treasurer Karen Lentz said the Giving Fund showed growth for the year over last year (2015); motion to approve was

accepted.

Motion accepted and passed to create a Camping Scholarship Fund.

NEW MEMBERS:

Motion passed to accept these new members: Amy Beck, Izabella and Ariana Cosden, Thomas Butler.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

LWR/St. James joint venture with Source of Life Ministries in Haiti to move forward.

Pastor Andrew presented updates on the Drug Addiction Task Force Ministry.

COMMITTEE REPORT:

Personnel Committee update was presented by Pastor Mike for the position of Finance/Office Manager. Interviews

have begun.

OLD BUSINESS:

Council President Tom Uhlig accepted previous minutes aw written. NEW BUSINESS:

Motion made and passed for the Youth Committee to have a HOSS’S FUNDRAISER on Wednesday, February 8th.

Congregation male and youth representative for Synod Representative to Synod Assembly is needed. Motion made and

passed for Nathan Clapsaddle to be our youth representative.

Motion made and passed that a FASTNACHT FUNDRAISER be held February 26-28, barring individuals agree to

organize and carry out the production.

GOOD FOR GOD:

Youth involvement in recent retreats has been high and the events have been very successful, with positive feedback

and high energy.

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MISSION FUND COMMITTEE (submitted by David Flesner)

At its annual meeting in January of 2010, the Congregation re-affirmed a resolution by Congregation Council to

allocate one tenth of undesignated bequests to support the local and worldwide mission of the church. In January

of 2012, the Congregation approved a motion that included annually transferring to the Mission Fund 40% of the

end-of-previous-year amount in the Endowment Fund exceeding six months of operating budget for the current

year. Other monies may also be transferred by Council to the Mission Fund. Individuals as well may make

designated donations to the Mission Fund.

The purpose of the Mission Fund Committee is to solicit suggestions from members of the congregation about

organizations or programs to be considered for support and then to evaluate the suggestions and make specific

recommendations to Council for distribution of the Mission Fund monies. The following organizations and

programs received Mission Fund support in 2016:

Nurse-Family Partnership

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services

The committee is now ready to receive suggestions from members of the congregation for the 2017 distributions.

If you have an organization or program that you wish to recommend for consideration for possible support, please

send the following information to David Flesner by e-mail (dflesner@gettysburg.edu) or in writing through the

church office before Wednesday, March 1:

1) Your name and your contact information (telephone and/or e-mail address).

2) The name and contact information of the organization or program that you are recommending (name of

organization or program, name of a person, telephone, address, website, etc.).

3) The mission of the organization or program and a rationale for support from St. James, including the

extent of need for that project.

As the committee develops recommendations for distribution of the Mission Fund monies, it keeps in mind the

overall mission of St. James: “We respond to God’s abundant grace by being hearers, proclaimers, and doers of

the Word.”

David Flesner, Chair

Pastors Allwein and Geib

Tom Uhlig, Council Representative

Barbara Vossler, Child Care Governance Representative

Shirley Sanders, Social Ministry Representative

Dennis Carter, World Outreach Representative

The World Outreach Committee has learned that the Lutheran World Relief organization

awarded a grant of $12,000 to Source of Life Ministries, in response to the 2016 Hurricane

Matthew disaster that destroyed parts of Haiti with significant loss of life. This good news grows

out of the groundwork established by our own St. James Mission Trip to Haiti in April 2016, which

established contact between Source of Life Ministries and LWR. The grant helped with the expenses of

transportation, customs clearance and distribution of a 40-foot container filled with disaster relief

supplies sent by Source of Life Ministries from Hanover, PA, to their facility in Gressier, Haiti, in

November 2016.

In appreciation for the helpful and timely support provided by Lutheran World relief to Source of Life

Ministries, the World Outreach Committee requested and Council authorized the establishment of a

LWR/Haiti account at St. James to collect money to support this and other LWR relief projects in that

devastated country. Our goal is to largely match that grant by contributing $10,000 to LWR for

recovery efforts in Haiti by JUNE 2017. Pledges or offerings, and especially your prayers, are

requested from the congregation as the Committee works toward our goal over the coming months. The

Committee also hopes to expand future mission opportunities for adult and youth members to support

and participate in the ongoing efforts of both Lutheran World Relief and Source of Life Ministries.

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Lenten Day Apart—Wittel Farm – “The Voice of God Thunders in Silence!” The Lutheran Camping Corporation is offering a Lenten Quiet Day Apart, at the Wittel Farm, in Elizabethtown, on

Saturday, March 11 (9:30 am – 1:00 pm). Pastor Mike will be leading this morning of prayer. Snacks and lunch

are provided. Come, explore and experience the richness of contemplative prayer in a beautiful farm house

surrounded by space for walking and meditating. For more information, contact Lutheran Camping Corporation at

717-677-8211 or speak with Pr. Mike

SAVE THE DATE TO BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER! Stephen Ministers complete 50 hours of training based solidly on Biblical testimony and the best tools of the health

and psychological sciences. SpiriTrust Lutheran Stephen Ministry provides training to interested individuals who

live in Adams, Franklin, Fulton and York counties. If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, please

mark your calendars for the next SpiriTrust training session which is scheduled to be held in the Wellness Lounge

at SpiriTrust, Gettysburg begin on Saturday, MARCH 18, meeting weekly in double sessions on ten Saturdays

until Saturday, JUNE 3 (except for Holy Saturday and Memorial Day Saturday) from 10:00 am – 3:15 pm with

lunch and two breaks. You may indicate your interest in Stephen Ministry training by using one of the Stephen

Ministry brochures conveniently located in the St. James pew racks. Completed brochures may be placed in the

Stephen Ministry box conveniently located on the far-right window sill (closest to York St.) at the back of the worship

area. Pastors Mike or Andrew (334-2012) or Stephen Leaders: Sue Hill (334-1273) or Jennifer Bradshaw (693-9034)

would be happy to answer any questions you may have about the training. A Stephen Minister is:

· Grounded in faith and prayer.

· A child of God who walks beside a hurting person.

· A caring Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports and encourages.

· A lay volunteer who has received 50 hours of training, based solidly on biblical

testimony and drawing from the best tools of the health and psychological sciences.

· A lay volunteer who is required to participate in regular sessions of continuing education and supervision.

Gift Planning for Everyone. Whose will it be?

God asks this question of us (Luke 12:20). Whether it is .25 in a checking account or $250,000 in an IRA, should

you die today, whose would you want it to be? You have passions. You have faith. You have family. Where do

you begin? Begin by attending a Gift Planning Table Talk/Seminar with Pastor Liz Polanske, Gift Planner from

the ELCA Foundation. The role of the gift planner is to help you assess your passions and work with you to

provide all you need to make informed decisions, while always considering you and your family’s current and

future needs. The services of the Gift Planner are offered without obligation through the ELCA Foundation. The

seminar will start you on the process of answering four basic questions: Which ministry do I want to help? How

much should I give? Which resources should I use? When should I make the gift? The same seminar (with light

meal included) will be offered at three different times in the dining room at St James: Sunday, March 19 at

12:30, Thursday, March 23 at 12 noon and again Thursday, March 23 at 5:30 pm. The seminar usually lasts

60-90 minutes. Attendance is limited so mark your calendar now and sign up for your preferred time. Sign-up

sheets are in the gathering area.

Deeper into the Wild, Hike #3 – Nolde Forrest, Reading, PA

The third of four hikes in the series of solstice/equinox hikes will be held in the Nolde Forrest, near Reading,

Berks County. It will be held on the Spring Equinox, MONDAY, MARCH 20. In this hike, we will celebrate

the season of Spring with times for reflection, a deepening of awareness and quality of solitude. Cost is $25 - $50

as you are able. Join us from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. For more information, please talk with Pr. Mike or go online

at www.oasismin.org/DeeperIntoTheWild.htm.

THANK YOU to all those who volunteered to cook, host or sleep over during the weeks

of December 12 – 25, the two weeks when the guests from Gettysburg C.A.R.E.S. were

sleeping here at St. James. Your generosity in giving your time is greatly appreciated!

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STEWARDSHIP CORNER Cultivating simplicity is being encouraged by the Stewardship Committee as a way of reducing stuff and stress, and enhancing life with God and neighbor.

Step 1. Set a goal of reducing your consumption, and choose to live below your means. Set a tangible goal to reduce your own personal consumption and the production of waste in your life. For example, you might set a goal to reduce your trash consumption by just 10%. A simple way to do this is to use canvas bags when you go grocery shopping and to refuse any extra packaging. Or grab only one or two napkins, as opposed to a handful, whenever eating at a fast-food restaurant. If we all did this, who knows how many napkins we might save! When making purchases, look at the mid-grade instead of the top-of-the-line product. Think slightly smaller than you had planned. If you are buying a new car, aim to improve fuel economy over your existing car by at least 10%. Make it your goal to reduce your utilities usage by 10%. Set the thermostat back a couple of degrees when you are away during the day and asleep at night, and throw an extra blanket on the bed. Do some research, share ideas with others, or have a brainstorming session with your family and friends.

Excerpted from the book Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity by Adam Hamilton, 2012 by Abingdon Press.

CREATION CARE FOLLOW-UP "Ask the plants of the earth, and they will teach you . . ." Job 12:8a

Are you interested in spring activities? It's cold now, but before long the grass will be growing the dandelions will be blooming. Are you interested in Earth Day activities? Do you want to help plan a few activities for St. James? Let us know . . . put your contact information on the sheet in the gathering area. We'll start meeting for the spring in January. (And, please, leave the dandelions for the early native bees; they need the food!)

LESSONS OF THE LEAVES:

Do you need ideas for a New Year's Resolution? Turn over a new 'leaf!'

- Someone give you a smile? Recycle it - pass it on by smiling to someone else.

- Now's the time to start to plan a garden. No space, sign up for a community garden plot.

- Put up bluebird nesting boxes, as well as boxes for other species. (Male bluebirds will be staking out territories soon.)

- For part of your Lenten exercise, try fasting from 'technology' for a space of time, one day a week, or six hours twice a week.

- Learn more about carbon free sources of energy and electric energy production. Consider how you can help change the energy equation.

- Don't unnecessarily print hard copies of items saved on the computer

SAVE THE DATE – Wednesday, March 22, Norma S. Wood Lecture featuring Mary J. Streufert, Director for Justice for Women in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. For further information go to http://www.ltsg.edu/community-life/events-calendar/norma-woods-lecture-and-workshops-2017

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Youth Activities: February!

In February, we are back to our normal Youth

Group schedules! We will meet on Wednesday

afternoons (3:30-5:00 pm) and Sunday evenings.

For the month of February, we will continue to

meet as a large combined group of middle and

high school youth on Sunday evenings from

5:00-6:30 pm, with separate activities for

each age group when time allows.

February 5th is “Souper” Bowl Sunday! Middle and high school youth are invited to meet

at 1:00 pm at Gettysburg Presbyterian Church for a game of FLAG FOOTBALL, a short

devotion, and some snacks and hot chocolate! At 3:00 pm we will walk to the Gettysburg

Soup Kitchen to clean their space for them. You should plan to be picked up at the Soup

Kitchen at 4:00 pm.

Wednesday, February 8th is HIGH SCHOOL READING GROUP. Please meet at the

Foltz’ (38 East Broadway, Gettysburg) at 5:30 pm!

Wednesday, February 8th is also HOSS’S FUNDRAISER NIGHT! Please eat lunch or

dinner at Hoss’ to benefit St. James Youth and their Workcamp trips this summer! Pick

up your card in the church office or on the youth bulletin board (across from our office).

Friday February 10th, the middle school youth are invited to go ICE SKATING at Ski

Liberty! We will meet at the rink at Ski Liberty at 7:00 pm, skate for an hour and then

grab some hot chocolate! You’ll need to be picked up at Ski Liberty at 9:00 pm.

On Sunday February 19th, Jess will be away on vacation. We will still have youth

group and choir at the regular times! Look out for more information about a special guest

speaker for youth group on this date.

Friday February 24th, the high school youth are invited to go ICE SKATING at Ski

Liberty! We will meet at the rink at Ski Liberty at 7:00 pm, skate for an hour and then

grab some hot chocolate! You’ll need to be picked up at Ski Liberty at 9:00 pm.

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Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1

6:45 am MS/HS Breakfast 9:30 am St. James Child Care Center Chapel 10:00 am Bible Study 10:30 am Prayer Shawl 3:30 pm Elementary Choirs & Youth Groups

2

10:00 am Bible Study 6:00 pm Chris. Ed. 7:00 pm Pack 79 7:30 pm Adult Choir

3

4 Epiphany 5

Food Donations Weekend

5:30 pm Communion

5 Epiphany 5

Food Donations Weekend & “Souper” Bowl Sunday

& Scout Sunday 8:15 am Communion 9:15 am Fellowship 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Communion 1:00 pm Middle School & High School Youth Group (Gbg. Presbyterian Church)

6

6:30 pm Property

7

2:00 pm Staff Meeting (OFFICE CLOSED) 7:00 pm Child Care Gov. 7:00 pm Evangelism 7:00 pm Troop 79 7:30 pm Worship & Music

8

6:45 am MS/HS Breakfast 9:30 am STJCCC Chapel 10:00 am Bible Study 10:30 am Prayer Shawl 3:30 pm Elementary Choirs & Youth Groups 4:30 pm Executive 5:30 pm HS Reading Group (Foltz’)

Hoss’s Youth Fundraiser

9

10:00 am Bible Study 7:00 pm Pack 79 7:30 pm Adult Choir

10 7:00 pm MS Ice Skating (Ski Liberty)

11 Epiphany 6

5:30 pm Communion

12 Epiphany 6

8:15 am Communion 9:30 am Sunday School Second Sunday of Service 10:45 am Communion 5:00 pm Middle School & High School Youth Group 6:30 pm Koinonia Choir

13

6:30 pm Gettysburg C.A.R.E.S. Training 7:00 pm Personnel

14

2:00 pm Staff Meeting (OFFICE CLOSED) 5:00 pm Finance 7:00 pm Troop 79

15

6:45 am MS/HS Breakfast 8:00 am Gbg. Ministerium 9:30 am STJCCC Chapel 10:00 am Stephen Ministers 10:00 am Bible Study 10:30 am Prayer Shawl 3:30 pm Elementary Choirs & Youth Groups 7:00 pm Trp. 79 Comm. 7:00 pm COUNCIL

The Messenger Deadline

16

10:00 am Bible Study 6:30 pm Pack 79 Comm. 7:00 pm Pack 79 7:30 pm Adult Choir

17

18 Epiphany 7

5:30 pm Communion

19 Epiphany 7

8:15 am Communion 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Communion 5:00 pm Middle School & High School Youth Group 6:30 pm Koinonia Choir

20

21

9:00 am Gbg. Conference 2:00 pm Staff Meeting (OFFICE CLOSED)

5:30 pm Long-Range Strategic Planning

7:00 pm Troop 79 7:00 pm Library 7:15 pm Social Ministry

22

6:45 am MS/HS Breakfast 9:00 am Messenger Volunteers & Messenger mailed 9:30 am STJCCC Chapel 10:00 am Bible Study 10:30 am Prayer Shawl 3:30 pm Elementary Choirs & Youth Groups

23

10:00 am Bible Study 7:00 pm Pack 79 7:30 pm Adult Choir

24

7:00 pm HS Ice Skating (Ski Liberty

25 Transfiguration

Return Palm Branches

5:30 pm Communion & Prayers for Healing

26 Transfiguration

RIC Sunday & Return Palm Branches

8:15 am Communion & Prayers for Healing 9:30 am Sunday School & RIC members in hallway 10:45 am Communion & Prayers for Healing & Waterlife & Cosden Baptisms 5:00 pm Middle School & High School Youth Group 6:30 pm Koinonia Choir

Fastnacht Fundraiser

27

11:30 am Volunteer at Soup Kitchen 1:30 pm Archives

Fastnacht Fundraiser

February 26-28

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2:00 pm Staff Meeting (OFFICE CLOSED) 4:30 pm C.A.R.E.S. Board of Directors 6:00 pm World Outreach 7:00 pm Troop 79 7:00 pm Stewardship 7:30 pm Art & Design Fastnacht Fundraiser

MARCH 1

Ash Wednesday

6:45 am MS/HS Breakfast 9:30 am STJCCC Chapel 10:00 am Ash Wednesday Communion & Imposition of Ashes 10:00 am Bible Study 10:30 am Prayer Shawl 12:00 noon Quiet Prayer (around the Font) 3:30 pm Elementary Choirs & Youth Groups 7:00 pm Ash Wednesday Communion & Imposition of Ashes

MARCH 2

10:00 am Bible Study 12:00 noon Quiet Prayer (around the Font) 7:00 pm Pack 79 7:30 pm Adult Choir

MARCH 3 12:00 noon Quiet Prayer (around the Font during Lent Monday– Friday only)

MARCH 4

Lent 1

5:30 pm Communion

ST. JAMES

LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

PO BOX 4596, GETTYSBURG, PA 17325-4596

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201 Mella DeNoma Office Manager

cdenoma@stjamesgettysburg.org

202 Debra L. Nimtz Administrative Assistant

dnimtz@stjamesgettysburg.org

205 Pr. Michael E. Allwein Senior Pastor

mallwein@stjamesgettysburg.org

206 Pr. Andrew R. Geib Associate Pastor

ageib@stjamesgettysburg.org

207 Jessica L. Smith Youth Minister

youth@stjamesgettysburg.org

209 Timothy E. Braband Minister of Music

tbraband@stjamesgettysburg.org

215 G. Thomas Bender Building Superintendent

sexton@stjamesgettysburg.org