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Church Staff — Pastor: The Rev. Mary Anne Kingsborough Parish Secretary: Rose Gallagher rosegall95@gmail.com Youth Director: Hope Long, Molly Walter Sexton: Tom Donovan

Parish Office— Hours: 9 AM to 1 PM (Monday-Friday) Telephone: (717) 285-4626 Fax: (717) 285-0668

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Church Council — President: Ronda Knighton Vice President: Ed Fisher Secretary: Brittney Kauffman Treasurer: Susan Holmberg Pastor Mary Anne Kingsborough Kathy Bachman-Evangelism/Soc. Ministry Deb Zercher-Planning & Review Brittney Kauffman -Worship & Music Dan Lenox - Finance & Stewardship/ BSA Scouts Liaison Wilmer Wallace-Christian Formation Ronda Knighton- Personnel Diana Bachman - Fellowship Ed Fisher, Mike Dietrich- Property/Cemetery Dave Kolsun - PR & Social Media

September 2019 Volume 2019 – No. 7 Pentecost

a newsletter publication of

Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church 3825 Concordia Road, Columbia, PA 17512

Telephone: (717) 285-4626 Fax: (717) 285-0668

Website: http://www.concordiaelc.com

Pastor: The Rev. Mary Anne Kingsborough Pastor Emeritus: Thomas W. Rundell

Office Telephone: (717) 285-3492 · Cell: (717) 495-2728

E-mail: pastormaryanne95@gmail.com

http://www.concordialutheran.com/mailto:pastorhefner@embarqmail.com

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Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church

Worship Services • Saturday Evening Worship: 6 P.M.

• Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 A.M SS/Coffee Time: 10:45 AM

SS. will resume on Rally Day on September 9th.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Birthdays & Anniversaries .............. 11 Bible Study........................................ 6 Block Party........................................ 4 Camping Events .............................. 10 Church Council ................................. 4 Condolences ...................................... 6 Confirmation Class ........................... 5 Healing Service ................................. 8 Hunters .............................................. 7 Mother/Daughter Banquet ................ 8 Music.............................................. 6,9 New Babies ....................................... 6 Pancake Breakfast ........................ 7,11 Rally Day .......................................... 4 Thank Yous .................................... 5,7 Trunk or Treat, BJs ........................... 9 Upcoming Events .............................. 8 Wish List ......................................... 10

REMINDER:

SS/Rally Day and “God’s Work,

Our Hands” will be Sunday, Sep-

tember 8th.

Mission statement "We celebrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ by living and sharing His Word and caring for God's creation."

COLUMBIA FOOD BANK COLLECTION ITEMS

September Baby Food

(cereal, jars of fruit, vegetables, dinners, teething cookies, etc.)

Place items in the basket in the Fellowship Hall.

Information for the October newslet-ter is due on Monday, Sept. 16. Please email articles to: rose-

gall95@gmail.com or place in the wall holder outside the office, or the

Secretary bin in the west narthex. Thank you!

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Reminder

The next Community Pancake Breakfast will be held Saturday, September 7th from 8:30-10:30AM. October will be on the 5th.

September

Celebrations

Happy September Anniversary Wishes to:

5-Amanda & Andrew Yoder 12-Paul & Cherie Sidoti 13-Bruce & Becky Birk, Rene & Shae Mathis 17-Corey & Kathryn Broughman 19-Greg & Bethany Silva 22-Timothy & Paula McAdoo 26-John & Tamara Morrow, Jr., David & Barbara Schulteiss 30-Daniel II, & Anna Lenox

If your birthday or anniversary was missed, or is in-correct, please call Rose in the Parish office.

Happy September Birthday Wishes to:

1-Teri Baker, Evan Lucas 2-Wayne Houck, Leah Bachman, Charlie Lehman 4-Ruth Stehman 6-Ruthann Morrow 7-Bruce Greenawalt 9-Andrew Houck, Joan Schaum 10-Deana Frescatore 12-Jill Corvino, Emily Kane, Bob Snyder Sr. 16-Nancy Parker 18-Evan Widdall 19-Steven Markle 20-Brandon Gainer, Hope Long, Marcella Steele, Margaret Steele 21-Nathan Fawber, Jr. 22-Gregory Wolf 23-Emerson Mathis 24-Michael Dietrich 25-Chad Keller, Joey Snyder 26-Wayne Hoffman 27-Jason Santiago, Jr. 28-Jessalynne Breneman, Blake Kauffman 29-Paul Morgan, Samuel Sparks 30-Abigail Kline Lewis Missed Birthday: Aug 28-Madison Yoder

Humankind Water & TEA on sale at

Concordia…only $1.00/bottle, 1 BOTTLE = CLEAN H2O…

1 PERSON...100 days

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PLEASE LET US KNOW!

We must make an appeal to you to CALL the church

office if you or a member of your family is

admitted to the hospital.

There is now a gold plate on the pew in the front narthex in

memory of Ralph and Ruth Greenawalt.

Lutheran Camping Events - October 2019

Adult Study Retreat at Nawakwa - October 2-4

Capture the Flag Spectacular - October 7

at Kirchenwald

(See bulletin board for details.)

For anyone wishing to send a card, note or package to Megan Walter;

Her address is: PV2, Walter, Megan L.

BCO. 2 Pit. 3-60 INBN, 193rd IN BDE 5500 Marion Ave.,

Fort Jackson, SC 29207

Concordia Wish List 2019 Building Air Conditioner (1) $5,500

Parking Lot $20-25,000

Barn-Shed $1,500

USB Audio Recorder-for recording services $190

Youth Scholarship to sponsor youth for camp $250 (half amount of fee)

Donations for Winterfest $200 per child

Donations for Mission Trips $200 per child

Youth Room Furniture-end/coffee table $100-200 per piece

Worship Banners $50-each Bread Paten Veil $50

Social Media Underwrite ads for monthly Pancake Breakfast $100

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Pastor Mary Anne’s Message:

We continue to discuss the questions of faith that you asked and this month the questions are quite literally, questions of faith.

“How do I know if I have enough faith and how do I know if God is pleased with what I do with helping others. Am I to do more?”

We have more than enough faith from God – Faith is a gift from God to us. Our struggle is with our belief; this struggle is depicted throughout scripture by some of our most beloved” heroes” of faith. We view Abraham, David, Joseph, Mary, Peter and others as godly like people, but they struggled in their belief. This struggle is part of our human nature. In fact, I would say that if you don’t struggle at times you may not be taking your spiritual life se-riously!

God knows what we are capable of doing. God calls us to serve others, us-ing the gifts that he has given us. God challenges and pushes us at times. We do not help others to please God; we help others as a result of what God has done for us. In other words, we do not earn God’s love or favor by doing works. At the same time, God calls us to serve and is pleased when we re-spond to his love with love toward others.

The gifts we have to help others may change throughout our life. If you feel that you should be doing more or even something different, pray and ask God how you can help. Ask questions in your church and community about what some unfulfilled needs are; you might be surprised where God might be leading you.

In Christ,

Pastor Mary Anne

https://www.lutherancamping.org/events/book.phphttps://www.lutherancamping.org/events/ctf.php

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Church Council Information The council minutes will continue to be posted on the Bulletin board in the

west narthex. There is also a copy in the purple Council Minutes binder on

the counter in the office. Council meets on the 2nd Thursday of each

month. Visitors are welcome.

2019 Officers: President: Ronda Knighton Vice President: Ed Fisher

Secretary: Brittney Kauffman Treasurer: Susan Holmberg

Pastor Mary Anne Kingsborough

(See the committee chairs and liaisons on the back cover.)

Sunday School Rally Day - Sept 8

Join us for Rally Day when we celebrate the start of Sunday

School, with balloons, cupcakes, and crafts!

Meet in the Fellowship Hall for snacks and activities. We will

also assemble all of our Social Ministry Kits.

JOIN US FOR OUR COMMUNITY

BLOCK PARTY!

CONCORDIA EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN CHURCH Sept. 7th 12-3PM

Games Food Bingo

Music Train Bounce-House

Open to Everyone:

We are excited to use this opportunity

to get to know people in our community

and for them to get to know us. We hope that you will be able to

join us and tell a friend. All are welcome! Rain date is Sunday Sept

8th.

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MUSIC

Peter Stoltzfus Berton—Organist

Wedn., Oct 2 at 7pm

Highland Presbyterian Church

500 E. Roseville Rd, Lancaster

The Theater Organ with

Don Kinnier—Ella Cinders

Fri., Oct. 4th at 7pm

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church/

Concert Series

31 S Duke St, Lancaster

Musical Talent

We are always looking for spe-

cial music for Sundays

throughout the year for our

Sunday worship service. Any-

one who would like to contrib-

ute their talent, please call the

office.

Also think about joining the

Choir & chimers, which begins

in Oct.

TRUNK or TREAT Sunday October 20th 6-7:30PM

We will be hosting a Trunk or Treat for the neigh-

borhood on Sunday October 20th from 6:00 -

7;30 pm. A trunk or treat is a new way to trick or

treat where children come to a parking lot

where people provide candy from their car's trunks. You may wish

to decorate your car or trunk, but it is not necessary! We would like

to have as many "cars" participate as possible, so we will be having

a sign up sheet for you to participate. We would also like you to in-

vite family and neighbors to come and bring their children. The

Fellowship Committee will be providing hotdogs and drinks! Please come and be a part of this fun experience for the whole

family!

BJ’s Wholesale Club

Our group membership has been renewed. If you are already a

member under our group, you may renew at this time. If you would

like to join, please contact Rose in the office. You will need to take a

letter with you when you sign up under Concordia.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat., Sept 7 Community Block Party! 12-3pm

Community Breakfast 8:30-10:30am

Sun., Sept 8 Rally Day-Sunday School

Monday, Sept 9 Picture-Taking Days—for new directory

Tues., Sept 10 both days: 2-8:30pm

Sun., Sept 15 Mother/Daughter Banquet 5pm

Sat-Sun., Sept 21-22 Blessing of the Hunters

Sun., Oct 6 Blessing of the Animals 2pm

Sun., Oct 20 Trunk or Treat 6-7:30pm

Wed., Oct 23 Service of Healing 7pm

WOMEN—Mother and Daughter Banquet! You are invited to the Mother and Daughter banquet on Sunday Sep-

tember 15, at 5 pm In the fellowship hall. Bring your mother, daughter,

grandmother, granddaughter, sister or friend and enjoy the fellow-

ship. There is a signup sheet in the Narthex and at the Bulletin Board to

list your name with the number of guests so the men know how much

food to prepare. MEN

We need servers and a cleanup crew for the Mother and

Daughter banquet on September 15 at 5:45. If you can

Volunteer, contact Bruce Birk, Ken Houck or Don Zerphey.

Since the banquet costs are not in our current budget, we

also need cash contributions toward the food.

Healer of Our Every Ill

There will be a Healing Service on Wednesday October 23rd at

7:00 pm. This healing Service is for anyone who is in need of heal-

ing (physical, mental, spiritual) or who wishes to pray for healing

for others. The service will include anointing and the laying on of

hands. Please see Pastor Mary Anne for any questions.

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CONFIRMATION CLASS

CONFIRMATION 2019-2020

Printed below is the Confirmation Schedule for this coming year. All six ses-

sions will be following the Sunday morning service and coffee time starting at

11:30am and ending around 1:15pm. There will be a sign up to provide lunch.

Trunk r Treat, the Christmas Program, the Seder meal and the Youth Service

are the activities for the Confirmation program. The Class will plan the Seder

meal and Youth Service and will assist as needed with Trunk r treat and the

Christmas program. Please let me know if you have any questions. Pastor

Mary Anne

9/22/19 – Why? What’s the Point?

10/20/19 – Sacraments & Trunk r Treat 5-7 pm

11/17/19 – Creed Part 1 (Creation)

12/22/19 – Christmas Program during service – will help with

1/12/20 – Creed Part 2 (Jesus)

2/9/20 – Creed Part 3 – Holy Spirit

3/15/20 – Grace and Forgiveness

4/7/20 – Seder Meal at Church (5:30 pm)

5/17/20 – Youth Service during service

5/31/20 – Confirmation for 2nd Year Students

** SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS Sept 8!! **

THANK YOU

We at Hershey Mill Home want to send our gratitude of Thanks for

the fresh garden veggies. Some of the residents sat and picked

the beans—brought back great memories for them! rely, Dodie (House Manager)

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Concordia’s Choir will be resuming in October.

Please think seriously about joining the choir. We will be singing on festival Sundays and also do some “chiming” throughout the year. More information will follow in future bulletins.

Pastor’s Bible Study

A 4-week Bible Study will be held on Wednesdays at

7:00 pm. We will be studying our Lutheran Worship

Service and why we worship the way we do. This is

great for newer members as well as those who have

been Lutheran for their whole lives. The dates are September 11,

18, 25 and October 2nd.

Condolences

Our deepest condolences to Mark and Kris Moritz and family upon

the death of Mark’s father, Gary Moritz. May the hope of the resur-

rection embrace them all. Please keep the Moritz family in your

prayers.

New Babies Congratulations to Hunter Long and Kierstin Shenk upon the birth of

their daughter Ava Grace Long on July 17th. May God’s richest bless-

ings be upon them!

Congratulations to Jeff and Carol Gill, new grandparents of Twins, Vio-

let Eloise and Sylvia Amber Gill, born August 11th. May God’s richest

blessings be upon them!

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*** September ***

Concordia Community Pancake Breakfast

As part of our continuing mission with God in caring for His crea-tion, WE serve a monthly FREE pancake breakfast for our commu-nity members in need of a good breakfast and fellowship. We offer this breakfast on the first Saturday of each month from 8:30 – 10:30; Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7. In order to accomplish this we are asking everyone to help. We would like 2 or more families to sign up, as a team, and be our monthly sponsor. This means you would purchase the food needed (less than $40) and host the breakfast for the month you volunteered to do. If making pancakes is not your thing on a Sat-urday morning…that’s OK. We will provide a cook, but we still ask you to help host the breakfast. If we all participate it means only making a commitment eve-ry couple years! A sign-up sheet for 2019 is posted in the West Narthex. A shopping list is avail-able, but check for supplies in the kitchen before shopping for more.. (Host still needed for December.) Please direct any questions to Cheryl Milbourne, Wayne Hoffman or Pastor Mary Anne.

Blessing of the Hunters!

Saturday & Sunday, September 21st and 22rd will be Blessing of the

Hunters. All hunters will receive a special blessing and Blessing Tag

for them to carry.

Social Ministry would like to thank all those who so generously

contributed to the School, Personal Care, and Fabric Kits. We

have a record number of Kits this year!

SPECIAL THANKS to John Ferrick who continues to take especially good

care of the vegetable garden, planting, weeding, harvesting, and tak-

ing vegetables to the Hershey Mill Home! Thanks also to Tammy Walter

and family for additional weeding and trimming of the church grounds.