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Church Staff — Pastor:

The Rev. Mary Anne Kingsborough

Parish Secretary: Rose Gallagher

rosegall@embarqmail.com

Youth Director: Bob & Chrissy Null

Sexton: Tom Donovan

Parish Office— Hours: 9 AM to 1 PM (Monday-Friday)

Telephone: (717) 285-4626

Fax: (717) 285-0668

“Concordia Chronicle” Editor: Rose Gallagher

Collating/Folding: Volunteers

Church Council —

President: Jim Mathis

Vice President: Bob Null

Secretary: Wayne Hoffman

Treasurer: Don Renfer

Pastor Mary Anne Kingsborough

Cheryl Milbourne-Social Ministry

June Waters -Evangelism

Gary Houck-Planning & Review

Wayne Hoffman -Worship & Music

Mark Moritz-Finance & Stewardship

Kathy Ockrymiek-Christian Formation

Susan Holmberg - PR & Personnel

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November 2014 Volume 2014 – No. 10

All Saints/Christ the King/Advent

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: pastormaryanne@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

Coffee Time: 10:45 AM

Sunday School will resume on September 14th.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Baptism ............................................. 4

Birthdays & Anniversaries .............. 11

Blue Christmas .................................. 8

Church Council ................................. 4

Church Directory .............................. 5

Condolences ...................................... 4

Electronic Giving .............................. 9

Helping Hands .................................. 7

Operation Christmas Child ............... 7

Opportunities..................................... 6

Poinsettia Form ............................... 10

Quilting ............................................. 6

Thank You ........................................ 5

Thanksgiving Dinner ........................ 8

Travel . ............................................. 7

Upcoming Events .............................. 9

Information for the December .newsletter is due on Monday, November 17th.

Please email articles to: rosegall@embarqmail.com or place in the wall holder outside

the office, or the Secretary bin in the west narthex. Thank you!

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

November

Canned Meats

(Spam, tuna, etc.)

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Wedding Anniversary Wishes

to: 4-James & Wendy Hilt

10-John & Jayne Dougherty

Keith & Marcy Brewer

12-Richard and Cheryl Amey

15-John & Barbara Benard

Edward & Sharon Fisher

16-Harry & Jane Morgan

20-John & Ella Miller

26-Charles & Lois Greenawalt

28-Mike & Deb McCoy

John & Delores Remlinger

30-Charles & Rose Gallagher If your birthday or anniversary was missed, or is incor-

rect, please call Rose in the Parish office.

November

Celebrations

Happy November Birthday

Wishes to:

2-Pastor Tom Rundell

3-Jeffrey Sheaffer

4-Dylan Laudermilch, John Sliger

6-Morgan Heilman, Carol Markle

Tony Bland

9-Travis Bowman, Lynne Houck,

Mabel Houck

10-Barbara Tropp

11-Katie Broughman

12-Gary Houck

14-Anthony Chille, Dave Kolsun

16-Danielle George

18-Dillon Stine, Adam Yalch, Hayla

Wilhelm

19-Anna K. Mowrer, Alex Yalch

20-Jamie George, Jeffrey Young

22-Kathleen Schrum, Zachary Vitatoe

24-Jennifer Wilhelm

26-Jayne Dougherty, Tatiana Fas-

nacht, Brandy Snyder, Susan Waltz

27-Jayson Morrow, Katie Null

28-John Bryson, Matthew Leister,

Brian Renfer

29-Kaylie Bachman-Bair

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 admit-

ted to the hospital.

Daylight Savings Time Ends NOVEMBER 2nd, All Saints’ Sunday.

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You may now place your order for Christmas poinsettias that will adorn our church on Christmas Eve. The cost is $8.75 for a potted plant of 5+ blooms. The last day to order will be December 3rd. If you have questions, please call Rose in the parish office. (285-4626)

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Christmas Poinsettia Order Blank (Please fill in appropriate places)

I wish to purchase ________ Burgundy poinsettia plant(s)

________ Red poinsettia plant(s)

________ White poinsettia plant(s)

Cost: $8.75 per potted plant

( ) I will provide my own poinsettia (Mark with name for identification)

Presented by__________________________________________________

( ) In honor of___________________________________________

(living)

( ) In memory of_________________________________________

(deceased)

( ) Presented to the Glory of God

( ) I will be taking my order of poinsettia(s)

( ) Please give my poinsettia(s) where it will bring cheer

Return this order blank with your payment to the parish office or drop it in

the offering plate in an envelope marked to the attention of “Rose.”

Checks should be made payable to: “Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church”

(Deadline: December 3)

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Pastor Mary Anne’s Message …

Roses and rockets how are they similar? Well for starters,

they are both extraordinary parts of God’s creation! I love

roses and nothing can compare to a real rose. Each type is

unique in color and shape and fragrance, and we cannot duplicate them our-

selves try as we might. God created roses for our pure delight and pleasure!

But they are high maintenance requiring great attention by their tenders, and

they do seem prone to many diseases, insects and maladies. And we cannot forget

that they also bear thorns that are piercing and painful!

And rocket ships? Wow, they are fierce, yet delicate machines embodying the tech-

nologies of science and engineering manifesting in a mighty blast of energy! They are

amazing to watch take off and we rely on them to deliver payloads, satellites, and in-

formation to space, the “final frontier”! The God-given intellect given to humans that

can be used to explore outer space is amazing! But rockets are also high maintenance;

even a tiny mistake can lead to failure as evidenced last month in a rocket launch of

supplies for the International Space Station. And rockets can also be used for destruc-

tion; they can bear their own thorns.

We have glimpses of the divine wonder and love of God constantly in our lives, but

we are often too busy or preoccupied to see or sense it. We should take time to smell

the roses, bask in the glorious colors of a sunset, gaze at the night sky lit with stars,

satellites and planes, and all the wonders of God’s love. And yes sometimes we have

to work through thorns, maladies and our mistakes to see God’s wonders at their fin-

est.

We are to care for God’s creation for sometimes the most beautiful facets are delicate

and the hardest to maintain. This is work and stewardship on our parts to maintain

the beauty of this world that God created for us to keep.

As we celebrate the harvest time and the holiday of Thanksgiving let us never forget

to give thanks to God for the hardy and delicate, for the blooms and the thorns, for

human talents and intellects and to ask for his guidance in all parts of life:

For the Beauty of the Earth, for the Beauty of the Skies;

For the Love which from our birth, over and around us Lies. Christ, our God, to you we raise, this our Sacrifice of Praise.

Hymn #879 ELW

Pastor Mary Anne

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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 Min-

utes binder on the counter in the office. Council meets on the 2nd

Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome.

2014 Officers: President: Jim Mathis Vice President: Bob Null

Secretary: Wayne Hoffman Treasurer: Don Renfer

Pastor Mary Anne Kingsborough

NOVEMBER 9TH IS THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING.

We will be voting on 5 council seats and approving recent Constitu-

tion changes. Please reserve this date on your calendar.

Condolences

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John

Morrow, who passed away on October 14th. Please keep

Ruthann, Mark and Linda, and the Morrow family and friends in

your prayers. May the hope of the resurrection embrace them all.

A Safe Sanctuary Policy has been adopted by the Concordia council at

the June 12, 2014 meeting. If you have questions, please see Bob Null

or any council member.

Baptism

On October 12th we happily celebrated the Holy Baptism

of Steven James Miller, Jr. into the body of Christ. He is

the son of Shawna Milbourne and Steven James Miller Sr.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat., Nov. 1st Community Halloween Party noon-2PM

Games, refreshments, story time

(SIGN-UP to help)

Mon., Nov. 3rd St Johns Herr—Music in the Liturgy 7PM

Sat., Nov. 8th YES service and Youth overnight Lock-in 6PM

Sunday, Nov. 9th Annual Congregational Meeting 10:45AM

Mon., Nov. 10th St Johns Herr—Tending the Spirit 7PM

Mon., Nov. 17th St Johns Herr—5 Habits of Missional People 7PM

Wed., Nov. 19 Advent Craft Demo 7PM

Sat., Nov. 22nd Community Thanksgiving Dinner- noon-2PM All are welcome: Including Members, Friends, Neighbors

Mon., Nov. 24th St Johns Herr—Living in Gratitude 7PM

Wed., Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Eve Service /St Paul’s-Mlrsvle 7PM

Sun., Nov. 30 Luth Church of Good Shepherd/Lessons/Carols 4PM

Wed., Dec. 3rd Highland Presbyterian-U.S. Army Chorus 7PM

Veterans Breakfast

held by Fred Groff’s Funeral Home on Nov. 6th at 9AM

234 W Orange St, Lancaster. Please call by Nov. 4th to register (397-8255).

(Free to all veterans) See Bulletin Board for more info.

ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF

ELECTRONIC GIVING! Our church offers electronic giv-

ing, which allows you to make do-

nations on a scheduled, auto-

matic basis.

PICK UP A FORM IN THE NARTHEX

OR

SEE THE OFFICE FOR DETAILS!

Luther Acres Holiday Bazaar

November 21-22 Fri: 6:30-9PM Sat: 8AM-1PM Sat: Pancake Breakfast/Katy’s Grill 7-10 AM $5-pancakes, sausage, & juice

Bazaar in the Towne Center Com-munity Room at Luther Acres 600 E Main, Lititz PA Attic Treasures Holiday Crafts Jewelry Baked Goods Silent Auction Handmade Wooden Crafts

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Community

Thanksgiving Dinner November 22nd- Noon-2PM

On Saturday, November 22nd, Concordia Evangelical Lutheran

Church will be hosting a community Thanksgiving Dinner. The church

invites anyone who is alone, in need of fellowship or in need of a meal,

to attend. A limited clothing bank will also be available.

The Thanksgiving dinner, a part of Concordia’s community out-

reach program, will be served between noon and 2:00 p.m. in the

church’s Fellowship Hall. Please enter the Fellowship Hall off either park-

ing lot door. There is no cost to attend the meal. Church members will

be preparing and serving the dinner. If you have any questions,

please call the church office at 717-285-4626.

You Are Invited!

Blue Christmas Service

Here at Concordia December 9th at 7PM

Sometimes the joy of Christmas is overshadowed by the darkness

of illness, loss, loneliness, commercialism of grief.

The “Light of Christmas —A Blue Christmas Service” is a meditative ser-

vice for all those experiencing loss or darkness, or who just want to fo-

cus on the contemplative side of Christmas.

Sponsored by the Mountville Ministerium

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Thank You

Special thanks to our Property chair, Tim McAdoo, who has completed

flooring work on the steps at the educational building entrance. What

a great improvement over the old steps!

Thanks for all who participated in the Lutheran World Relief Ingather-

ing. We collected 10 bars of soap, 6 fleece tied blankets, 3 quilts, 10

health kits and 19 school kits. Thanks again. —Chery Milbourne

What a wonderful surprise this was that I was honored for my organ

ministry at Concordia! I treasure every year that I have served. I ap-

preciated the special tribute by Pastor Mary Anne for all her special

prayers and caring for me. Thank you for the beautiful red roses and

special decorated cake. Thank you for the very special gift to the

Caring Star Quilts who presented Bob and me with our own specially

made quilt for us. Bob represented the World War II Wounded Warrior

and his care giver from the Lebanon VA. Thank you for my very spe-

cial day! Blessings and Love to all. —Phyllis Keck

PICTURE REMINDER

Sign-ups For The

NEW Church Directory are

Happening Now Pictures will be taken on November 14th and 15th

Anyone who has not signed up for the new picture directory, there is still time! You may sign up in the west narthex on weekends, or by

following the link on our website thru the week. www.concordiaelc.com If your address and/or phone number has changed, please

call or email the church office with updated information. College students who will not be home when the pictures are being

taken can submit a picture for the new directory. Any professional picture submitted will need a Publication Authorization.

If you have any questions, please call Susan Holmberg at 390-0498.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Anyone wishing to donate communion wine may purchase Manischewitz

CONCORD GRAPE WINE, 1.5 LITERS and place it in the Sacristy. You can turn in

your receipt at the office if you would like to add it to your statement of giv-

ing as a donation.

Please call the office if you wish someone to be added to the Prayer Chain.

Each week we record the Worship Service, If you know of a shut in who

would like to hear the service, please contact the office or Kathy Bachman.

Lectors—We are creating a 2015 lector list; Please call the office or see Rose.

if you wish to be added to our list, OR if you wish to be removed for next year.

If you play an instrument or can sing, we need you! We need special music

during the offertory on Sunday mornings. One-time commitment only!

Bible Study Nov. 5th Only--No Bible Study November 12th, 19th, or 26th.

Our new Quilting Group will be meeting the first Saturday

of each month from 10AM until noon, in the sewing room.

All are Welcome!

Turkeys

Anyone wishing to donate a turkey for our annual

Community Thanksgiving dinner on November 22,

please sign up in the west narthex or see Tammy

Walter. Pumpkin pies, rolls and bread may also be

donated. Please see the sign-up sheet.

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Operation Christmas Child

From now until November 16th Social Ministry will be collecting for Opera-

tion Christmas Child. Shoe boxes and instruction on how to pack a box

are in the West Narthex. Show hurting children that they are loved, and

reach them with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Any question see Cheryl Milbourne or call 684-5981.

Are you traveling this fall? If so we would like to pray for you in your

travels. Please give your name to the church office with the dates

you will be away and we will remember you by name in the prayers

for that Sunday's worship! Please give your name by Tuesday of the

week that you would like your name mentioned, and God bless you

on your travels!

Helping Hands

We need your help to spread joy and hope this holiday season! Con-

cordia is participating in a program called ShareACard.

What to do…

1. Buy or make a card (Christmas, Thinking of you, etc)

2. Sign your first name and where you’re from.

3. Put it in the collection box in the front narthex.

Collection Dates: Nov 1st thru Nov. 23rd.

Cards can be store bought, homemade, with or without envelopes,

write words of encouragement, add stickers and stamps—make it joy-

ful! You do not need to include your full name but it would be great

to include your first name and where you’re from. Ex. Hope from PA

Please see Cheryl Milbourne and Hope Long with questions about this

project! Thanks for your help!