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At Shiloh Evangelical Lutheran Church our mission is to carry the TORCH for our Lord Jesus Christ: Teach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ Outreach to those in need locally and globally Rejoice in the Lord’s blessings Care for our church and community Honor our Lord by our thoughts, words, and actions. Come and join us in our mission to serve and worship our Triune God

Shiloh Lutheran Church Newsletter May 2017

Hammer Missionaries ……… page 1 Worship News … …………… page 1 From Our Pastor .…………... page 2 Letter from Mark Fischer… page 3 Message Agape Parish … … page 3 2017 Graduates . …………… page 4 Noah’s Eagle Scout Award .… page 4 SLNS Programs …………….. page 4 Holy Tuesday at LSS ……… . page 5 After Worship Hospitality…… page 5 Choir News ………………..….. page 5 Special Birthday …………… page 6 Giant School Rewards ………. page 6 Weis and Giant Gift Cards…. page 6 Lunch Bunch ……………..… page 7 Shiloh Office Hours ………… page 7 Finance Report ……….……... page 8 New Hope Ministries ……....... page 8 Fill the Truck Appeal …. …… page 9 May Birthdays …………..…... page 10 Sponsorships Needed ……….. page 10 May Servant Schedule ……..... page 11 May Calendar …………...….... page 12

IN THIS ISSUE

Hammer Missionaries Visit Shiloh

The Hammer missionary family has returned from Tanzania and are most anxious to share their experiences with us! We have invited them to attend worship with us on Sunday, June 4th, when they will begin to share the story with us during the worship service. We hope you will plan to attend the reception afterwards during hospitality hour where we can personally meet and greet and give them the opportunity to continue their presentation. They have specific photos and experiences from our sister congregation, Agape Parish, so it will be a personal collection of their reflections as it relationship to our companionship with our Tanzani-an brothers and sisters. More details to follow but for now, remember to mark your calendars and join us on June 4th! Shiloh's Konde Committee

WORSHIP NEWS

Sunday, May 7th we will honor the medical professionals in our church family as we celebrate Nurses’ Week from Satur-day, May 6th through May 13th. Sunday, May 14th, Bob Deck will present a short temple talk on Luther as we continue to celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation in 2017. Mark your calendars for our annual outdoor worship and picnic with the Rt. 74 Lutheran Cluster on Sunday, June 11th. Pr. Kathy will be preaching. We have two baptisms in June—Jason Frank, and Reid Wood.

Erin Reynolds and Ricky Batisda have an-nounced their intention to be wed on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Please keep them in your prayers as they prepare for this glorious day. VBS will take place with the Rt. 74 Lutheran

Cluster at Calvary from Sunday, July 16th through Friday, July 21st.

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From Our PastorFrom Our PastorFrom Our PastorFrom Our Pastor

“Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask of him.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and

believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:22-26 Do you believe this? An interesting question for we who sit in the an age of instant communication across the world. If the picture of Jesus’ empty tomb was Skyped and posted on Faceboook all over the world on Easter morning so that every phone, laptop, and tablet would be buzzing with excitement would we really believe it? If the eyewitness of Mary Magdalene was tweeted, would we really believe Jesus stood in the garden and called her by name? If we saw his burial cloths on our screens with our own eyes, would we be in awe of what God has done or would we scoff and think that it is someone’s creation on a computer? Would we be humbled by the sight of the empty tomb of Jesus or would we think it is photo-shopped? Would we try and get to the place where the tomb lies like Peter and John to see for ourselves? And once seeing would we be like these disciples who simply could not believe what was right in front of their eyes? What does it take for people to believe the stone is rolled away on Easter morning and the grave clothes of Jesus lying neatly folded with Jesus nowhere in sight? What does it take for us to believe what is impossible for human beings to accomplish? What will help us to believe that the impossible can only be accomplished by God. Like handing over His Son, Jesus to die for our sins a crucifying death. Like moving the stone away from his tomb and rising Jesus to sit at His right hand in all glory. Like giving us the gifts of forgiveness of our sin and life everlasting in the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What will it take for us to believe and trust God enough to allow Him to be in control of our lives? What will it take for us to believe that God has made His Son Jesus the Christ the victor in the battle for our eternal souls? What will it take for us to live the new Easter life that comes from the cross and empty tomb? On Easter Sunday, we emerged from Lent new beings in Christ dying to sin with him and rising to new life with him. Jesus words are now understood by everyone that “I am the resurrection and life. Everyone who believes in me will never die.” Hopefully we all have experienced a blessed Easter season believing that God has done the impossible just for us; and may our faith give us courage to take this message out into the world! Jesus tells us from this point forward, we are his witnesses in the world in our words and actions. Let us show forth is resurrection life for all who have need to hear. In Christ’s deep love,

Pastor Kathy

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ At Shiloh Evangelical Lutheran Church

It is hard to believe that it is a year since I finished my field education work at Shiloh E.L.C. Where has the time flown? I would like to share some of the happenings of me and my family.

May will be a busy month for the Fischer family. I am completing my third and final year of semi-nary in a few weeks and graduate from Lancaster Theological Seminary on May 20th. It was in September, 2014 that I made contact with Pastor Kathy and asked her to be my field education site supervisor and now I am preparing to graduate seminary. It is hard to believe that three years of study have gone by so fast. On May 24th, our son, James, will graduate from York Catholic High. Again, where has all the time gone; it seems like yesterday that he was starting first grade at Wallace Elementary School. James will be attending Lebanon Valley College this fall and majoring in Athletic Training. And not to be outdone, our oldest son, Chris, is getting married on May 28th. A busy 8 days. And not to forget our middle child, Cindy; in January, she was promoted to the rank of sergeant in the Richmond, VA police department.

My journey through candidacy with the Lower Susquehanna Synod continues. I have been blessed with a wonderful relator, Celia Domines of Lancaster, who has been super supportive of my journey along with the rest of the candidacy committee to attend two seminaries at the same time. The candidacy commit-tees in the synods have a weighty task in assisting those who seek to answer God’s call to the ministry of Word and Sacrament and the ministry of Word and Service and I have experienced the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in my conversations with the Lower Susquehanna Synod candidacy committee. On July 1st, I will begin the last part of my seminary journey, internship. I will be serving a congregation in north-east Lancaster County, St. Johns Center Lutheran Church. At most internship sites, the intern and pastor are in the same ministry setting. St. Johns is a “detached site.” What that means is my supervisor is located at a nearby congregation and I will be the “pastor-in-residence” at St. Johns. I will be responsible for leading worship and preaching every week as well as all other pastoral responsibilities like Bible Study, youth min-istry, visitation and parish leadership. I am excited at where God has placed me and I am looking forward to this partnership. You are welcome to visit anytime; I would love to have you.

I want to thank Pastor Kathy and all of you for your support and prayers in this journey. I am truly blessed to have been a part of your congregation and the learning and sharing that took place.

Gratefully,

Mark W. Fischer

EASTER GREETINGS FROM AGAPE PARISH:

Dear Patti & Carl, Dear Pastor Swords, Dear Brothers and Sisters in Shiloh. On behalf of all Christian members of Agape I would like to wish you 'HAPPY EASTER DAYS'. During this time of Death and Resurrection Jesus Christ Let us Remember for ourselves and pray for our companionship. Thank you for sending us the funds to support Students (orphans) of Agape. We received safely from our Diocese Office with its receipt. As we prepare for the Easter, we are also preparing for my Installation day 30,April. This service will be conducted by our District Pastor, more than twenty pastors will be attending. We ask you to pray for us to this coming event to our Parish! Patti, may you please share this letter to Pastor Swords and the Konde team. Blessings! Pastor Kumbuka!

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SHILOH’S GRADUATES FOR 2017

Lyndee Justine Anders, daughter of Neil & Kristi Anders, will graduate from Dallastown High School on June 2, 2017. Lyndee will attend Elizabethtown College majoring in Occupational Therapy. She will also be on their soccer team. Noah Gerberick, son of Wayne & Linda Gerberick will graduate from Central York High School on May 26, 2017. Noah will attend Penn State at University Park majoring in Computer Science. Paige Gillian Gross, daughter of Jason & Jaime Gross, will Graduate Homeschool on May 13th at Shiloh Lutheran Church. Paige will attend Messiah College as a Theatre major. Rachael Hertzog, daughter of Mike & Eileen Hertzog, will graduate from West York High School on June 7, 2017. Rachael will attend HACC/York as a Music Industry/ Business major. Jarod Smith, son of Derek & Carissa Smith will graduate from West York High School on June 7, 2017. After attending basic and advanced for the Pennsylvania National Guard he will attend Shippensburg University, starting in the spring semester, majoring in Criminal Justice.

SHILOH LUTHERAN

NURSERY SCHOOL You are invited to attend the end of

school year programs held on Wednesday and Thursday June 17th and 18th 9-11:30 AM in the church. The Monday/Wednesday classes are on Wednesday; and the Tuesday/Thursday classes are on Thursday. The program consists of each class presenting a short song they learned especially for the program. There is a special movie of the school year that high-lights all the kids participated in as well as time with family and friends sharing in the classes. There is a free-will offering which bene-fits the school. So please plan to come and enjoy the fun! Pr. Kathy

Congratulations Are In Order!

Congratulations to Noah Gerberick on completing the requirements for his Eagle Scout Award - the highest rank in Scouting. He will be cele-brating with an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at Grace Lutheran Church (Roundtown) on June 11 at 3 pm. If you would like to attend, we would love for you to come. Please contact Linda Gerberick for information.

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AFTER WORSHIP HOSPITALITY is continuing for the Sunday School year in the fellowship hall right after Worship. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex for any date(s) suitable for you. Please sign up, we need volunteers. Come and enjoy the food and drink and especially your Church family! Bonnie Ryan

Choir News

We are accepting new members in the choir. Singing in the choir is the perfect way to give thanks to our Lord for all he gives us. Practices are held Thursday evening at 7:30 to 8:45. Call me at 968-9342 with questions or just show up for rehearsal. You will be glad you did. Kathy Hershey

If you don’t know, Shiloh has been blessed over the years to have an active craft group who are also knitters. One of the fruits of their labor are Prayer Shawls which they donated to Shiloh and we bless in worship. When you have anyone you know who needs to be kept warm and wrapped in prayer please take a prayer shawl and give it to them. The blessed prayer shawls are in a container in the Sacristy, the little room behind the pul-pit. Please sign you name and date on the tablet, take a card to include with the prayer shawl, and know it goes with out blessings and prayers for the person who receives it. Also, if you are a knitter, the craft ladies have retired, so we need knitters to keep our Prayer Shawl ministry going. Thank you, Pr. Kathy

Lower Susquehanna Synod clergy gather

to renew their vows on

Holy Tuesday with Bishop Dunlop

Can you find Pr. Kathy, Semi-narian Mark Fischer, and Carl

Nelson?

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WEIS/GIANT

GROCERY CARDS Support the Christian Education Commit-tee by buying Gift Cards. Gift Cards are available for both Weis and Giant. These Gift Cards can be used to buy gro-ceries and gas or use the giant cards you purchase to buy other gift cards for a varie-ty of different retailers and restaurants. Both stores have a large number of dif-ferent Gift Cards available. Get whatever amount you want - $25, $50 or $100 cards are available. We earn 5% profit on the cards - you pay the face value of the card - so no additional charge to you for the cards. What a great way to help out without spend-ing any extra money. For any questions, or to purchase cards - please see Linda Gerberick.

SHILOH LUTHERAN NURSERY SCHOOL REWARDS PROGRAM

Beginning October 11, 2015 through March 19, 2016 SLNS will have the opportunity to earn cash through the Giant A+ School Rewards Program. Reward points are used for school supplies. All you have to do is: Log on to www.giantfoodstores.com/aplus to designate our school online using your GIANT Bonus Card, OR Call the A+ Hotline at 888-448-4642 for assistance. SLNS id# is 22380

It’s easy

It’s free

It’s for the kids

Please recognize this milestone Birthday: Erma Raver, age 90 on 5/20/2017 1932 Leonard St. York, PA 17404 Thank you.

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Planning an event for the Planning an event for the Planning an event for the Planning an event for the Parish Hall ?Parish Hall ?Parish Hall ?Parish Hall ?

Make sure it’s on the calendar!Make sure it’s on the calendar!Make sure it’s on the calendar!Make sure it’s on the calendar!

We have a yearly planning calendar on the wall in the office on which we keep track of the use of the Parish Hall. As soon as you know when you want to schedule your event, check the calendar to make sure it does not conflict with another event, and write it in to reserve your date! Please give us 2 weeks notice if at all possible. • And yes, the office is unlocked on Sundays. • Or, call it in (764-3275) office open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Or email it to shilohlutheran@comcast.net And— remember that the deadline for the newsletter for each month is the 15th of the previous month.

To make things run smoothly , To make things run smoothly , To make things run smoothly , To make things run smoothly , think ahead think ahead think ahead think ahead ————way ahead!way ahead!way ahead!way ahead!

PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH WHEN:

+ A member of your family is admitted to or discharged from the hospital (to and from other health care facility) as it can take up to 3 days before we are notified from the York Hospital pastoral care office, and we receive NO notifica-tion from other health care facilities. Please remember to give your permission for the church to be contacted when you register or are admitted to the hospital, this is the only way they will release your information to a third par-ty. † You are moving † Your telephone number or address changes † A new baby arrives

† A death occurs (prior to the funeral home please)

† You need assistance from our parish nurse † You desire a pastoral visit or wish to receive Holy Communion at home

† You feel the council or pastor can assist you in any way

LUNCH BUNCHLUNCH BUNCHLUNCH BUNCHLUNCH BUNCH

The Shiloh Bunch For Lunch will be meeting on Wednesday, June 24th @ Genova’s Restaurant on W. Market St. Car pooling will leave the church @ 11:30 am.

Cemetery Information If you need to make inquiries about availability of Shiloh Ceme-tery Lots, please call Paul Irwin at (717) 764-2756. Thank you.

PLEASE REMEMBER OFFICE HOURS ARE MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FROM 9 A.M. TO 1 PM. THE OFFICE IS CLOSED FRIDAY. IF YOU HAVE ANY EMERGEN-CY OUTSIDE OF THESE TIMES, PLEASE CALL PASTOR KATHY DIRECTLY. THANK YOU.

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Finance report: Our income continues to be above the budgeted amount, alt-hough it is very close. Through March, we budgeted for $37,308 and received $38,308. Our expenditures are under what we anticipated. We budgeted for $46,630 and spent $41,763. As of the end of March, we have spent $4,867 more than we re-ceived, so anything you can do to increase your giving so that we can decrease that

deficit would be appreciated.

During March, the congregation gave $40 to the Nursery School Fund and $121 to New Hope. We met the goal of $100 each month for New Hope for last month, but were behind the first two months of the year. Don’t wait until the end of the year to make up the deficit. Give a small amount each month to help reach our goal. Your generosity helps many people in need. Thank you for your continuing support of the congregation. Janet Smith, treasurer

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Thank you to all who supported me in the Walk for Hope. I am writing this before the walk, so I don’t know the final results. Thank you for your support of New Hope Ministries. Your support helps us feed our clients and provides opportunities for job training, budget classes, cooking classes, and financial aid.

New Hope has expanded! In February, New Hope celebrated the opening of its newest location serving the New Oxford community with an Open House and dedication ceremony. During April you donated $121, 20 pounds of toiletries and 29 pounds of food to New Hope. Our goal for New Hope is $100 per month to make up for what we used to give from the budg-et. Some of the items most needed are peanut butter, tuna, canned meat, canned fruits and vegeta-bles and soup. We also need toiletries, especially toilet paper, dish soap, bath soap, paper tow-els, toothpaste and shampoo. We still have volunteer openings for the office and for the food bank. If you can spare one

morning or afternoon a week, we would love to have you join us.

See Janet Smith or Beth Slagel for information.

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Fill The Truck to Feed the Children

This year at Synod Assembly we will feed the hungry with our Fill The Truck to Feed the Children initiative. In cooperation with the Pennsylvania Food Bank, we will

provide much-needed food for children who rely on free or reduced-priced school breakfasts, lunch-es and the weekend BackPack Program. These resources are not available to children during the summer months; the donated food will provide sustenance for these children.

Between now and Synod Assembly, you are invited to collect the specific food items listed below. To help “Fill the Truck,” we will have volunteers on site at Messiah College to accept donations on Fri-day, June 2 from 7am to 6 pm and again on Saturday, June 3 from 7am to 2 pm conveniently in the Starry Parking. To make deliveries easier, our shuttle service will stop at the food drop-off site on the way to the High Center so you don’t have to carry the donations too far. If your congregation do-nates an abundance of items that are difficult to manage delivery on your own at assembly, please make arrangements with someone in your congregation to deliver the donated items on Friday or Saturday.

List of suggested items for donation:

• flip top (easy open) cans of tuna fish or chicken

• peanut butter (either the to go cups or small jars)

• 100% fruit juice

• shelf-stable milk boxes

• individual serving cups of fruit

• single serve microwavable meals like Chef Boyardee or Mac and Cheese or Minute Rice ready to serve packs

• granola bars

• individual serving cups of applesauce

NOTE: All items must be labeled, factory sealed and in good condition. PLEASE PLACE ITEMS DONATED IN THE MARKED BOX IN THE NARTHEX. THANK YOU!

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SPONSORSHIPS NEEDED

Sponsorship sheets for Flowers, Bulletins and Music for 2017 are available in the Narthex to the left of the bathroom door. Please consider Memorializing or Honoring someone with

a $15 sponsorship.

Happy Birthday!

May Birthdays 5/1 Ray Holtzapple 5/1 Janet Miller 5/2 Larry Snook 5/3 Ryan Miller 5/4 Gabby Gross 5/8 Rachel Gerberick 5/10 Kathy Hershey 5/11 Cass Parzuchowski 5/11 Sharon Swank 5/12 Bill Holtzapple 5/12 Gordon Pennington 5/13 Lou Ann Lehman 5/13 Erin Reynolds 5/13 Phil Shultz 5/15 Dorene Snook 5/16 Allison Hoover

5/17 Allie Hasenfuss 5/18 Lori Browning 5/20 Brandon Krone 5/20 Erma Raver 5/22 Sue Lennon 5/23 Wayne Browning 5/24 Madaline Scutta 5/24 Joel Hershey 5/27 Vicki Reiber 5/27 Kevin Reynolds 5/28 Shirley Botts 5/28 Maryann Gross 5/30 Carney Jacobs 5/30 Wilber Noel 5/31 Lyndee Anders

Blanche Pattison would like to thank everyone that sent her a card for her 97th Birthday. She

appreciated each and every one. She thinks that the older she gets, the more cards she receives!

This year she received 46 cards.

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May Servant Schedule

Flower Sponsors

5/7 Ethel Gerberick Mike & Sharon Swank 5/14 Larry & Beth Slagel Mike Swank 5/21 Neil & Kristi Anders Erma Raver 5/28 Julie Koble The Reibers

2017 Congregation Council

OFFICER NAME PHONE

President Terri Stetler 292-2127 Vice President Margaret King 764-9089 Secretary Bonnie Ryan 292-3850 Treasurer Janet Smith 764-8326 Ruthanna Krone 292-3507 Beth Slagel 848-8325 Karen Deck 741-0629 Sandy Swanger 292-6557 Douglas Hartzel 979-2757 Gary Kaschak 578-6589 Youth Member Paige Gross 819-2610

2017 Scheduling Coordinators Ushers Margaret King -764-9089 Deacons Beth Slagel—848-8325 Counters Janet Smith - 764-8326 Lectors Casey Schneider -292-4035 Altar Guild Erma Raver -854-8708 Nursery Judy Holtzapple - 792-3101 Flowers, Music & Bulletins- Maryann Gross- 764-0968 Lay Worship/Cantors -Beth Parr -792-5948 Acolytes, Torchbearers, and Crucifers - Linda Gerberick - 764-4604

Altar Guild May

Nancy Hoffmaster & Sandy Swanger

Lay Worship Assistants

5/7 Paige Gross 5/14 Amy Nelson 5/21 Wayne Gerberick 5/28 Sharon Swank

Cantors

5/7 Paige Gross 5/14 Nancy Donley 5/21 Charlie Koble 5/28 George Boyer

Deacons

5/7 Dave & Kathy Long 5/14 Ray & Linda Holtzapple 5/21 Ethel Gerberick & Erma Raver 5/28 Terri Stetler & Diana Boyer

Lectors

5/7 Dave Long 5/14 Cooper Gongaware 5/21 Linda Gerberick 5/28 Erma Raver

Ushers

5/7 Quay & Maryann Gross Mike & Sharon Swank 5/14 Quay & Maryann Gross Connie Reineberg & Sandy Swanger 5/21 Gary Kaschak & Amy Nelson Linda Gerberick & Terri Stetler 5/28 Maggie King & Janet Smith Ethel Gerberick & Bonnie Ryan

Acolytes/Gospel Holders

5/7 Cooper Gongaware 5/14 Gabby Gross 5/21 Noah Gerberick 5/28 Cooper Gongaware

Crucifers

5/7 Lyndee Anders 5/14 Paige Gross 5/21 Lyndee Anders 5/28 Kaydee Krone

Torchbearers

5/7 Lyndee Krone & Gabby Gross 5/14 Kaydee Krone & Noah Gerberick 5/21 Noah Gerberick &Cooper Gongaware 5/28 Cooper Gongaware & Lyndee Anders

Nursery

5/7 Karen Deck 5/14 Terri Stetler 5/21 Margaret King 5/28 Beth Parr

Counters

5/7 Cathy Melbert & Neil Anders 5/14 Ray Shoemaker & Scott Lehman 5/21 Carl & Patti Flandermyer 5/28 Quay Gross & Neal Shoemaker

Bulletin Sponsors 5/7 Available 5/14 Available 5/21 Available 5/28 Quay Gross

Music Sponsors

5/7 Maryann & Quay Gross 5/14 Maryann & Quay Gross 5/21 Doris Frank 5/28 Hazel Jacobs

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