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St. Andrews Herald
The Monthly Newsletter of
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
november 2014
VOL. 14, Issue 10
A Pictorial Remembrance of the
Liberation of France
Friday, November 7, 7pm
Snyder Hall
Followed by coffee, desserts, conversation
See article, page 11
The Heritage
Trombones
November 2 – Stewardship
Sunday and All Saints’ Day
Jeremiah 29: 10-14
Psalm 34
1 Timothy 6: 6-12, 17-19
Matthew 5: 1-12
November 9 – Thank Offering
Sunday
Joshua 24: 1-3a, 14-25
Psalm 78
1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18
Matthew 25: 1-13
November 16-Heritage Trombones!
Judges 4: 1-7
Psalm 123
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11
Matthew 25: 14-30
November 23 – Groundzero Master’s
Commission leading worship
November 30 – First Sunday in
Advent, Diane Pomeroy preaching
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Romans 8:18-28
John 1:1-5, 9-14, 16-18
This ensemble of local
and regional trombone
enthusiasts will be enhancing our worship
service on November
16. In 2012, the group
officially banded together as The Heritage
Trombones. The gathering has included as
many as 8 players, and
explores a wide range
of literature, ranging
from renaissance to
contemporary, classical, jazz, and pop. The
ensemble to perform
on November 16 is a
trombone quintet featuring Ron Garman,
Bob Hearson, Greg
Strohman, Lee Southall, and Alan Wood. .
The quintet will be performing baroque, classical, and contemporary works at our 11:00
service on November
16.
Hanging of the Greens
Saturday, November 29 at 5:30 p.m. –
‘Casual Pot Luck’ – All Invited! Bring
your Thanksgiving leftovers! Join in
the “Hanging of the Greens”…Many
hands make light work!
THE HERALD is published eleven times per year at St. Andrews
Presbyterian Church, 600 S. 12th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042
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. . not yo’ Mama’s “Youth Sunday!”
Hello, brothers and sisters of St. Andrews!
When I was a kid, “Youth Sunday” was a sweet little church
service where those of us kids who were the best behaved, the
quietest, and the least unpredictable were recruited to “lead
worship.” For the most part it consisted of us pretending to be
grownups and doing the same things the adults did all the
other Sundays of the year in pretty much the same way the
adults did them. I remember the experience with some fondness, but in hindsight I also realize that it was a tad patronizing
– it gave the adults a chance to pat us on the head and say,
“What nice youth we have,” but in reality it was neither by the
youth nor for the youth.
Fast-forward 35 years to November 23, 2014 – when we
will experience Christ the King Sunday in a whole new way. It
will be wild. It will be noisy. But it will be REAL. Worship at
both services will be led by a group of young adults who are
part of an intensive discipleship program called Groundzero
Master’s Commission. They are being trained to reach out and
bring God’s good news to the youth in their communities in
ways that kids can relate to. (Rob and Mel Cochran were part
of this program several years ago, and Rob has brought the
program to other churches where he worked before joining us.)
As part of the service we will hear from these students
about how Christ is King in their lives and what it has meant to
them. At a time when those of us over age 50 sometimes wonder whether our faith will be passed on to the next generation,
this service will answer the question with a resounding “YES!”
The Psalm listed in the Lectionary for November 23 is Psalm
100, which begins, “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the
earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence
with singing.” This year we will celebrate the Lordship of Christ
with joyful noise and hope for the future. Don’t miss it!
In Christ’s love,
Roz
SESSION NOTES
Roz Presby moderated the October Session meeting. Roz was commissioned as a
“Commissioned Ruling Elder” at the October 21, 2014 meeting of the Presbytery of
Carlisle. Her commissioning includes the authority to officiate at Funerals, Baptisms
and The Lord’s Supper at St. Andrews church and moderate the Session and Congregational meetings.
Frederick (Rick) and Judy Borger were accepted as new members into the Congregation of St. Andrews. The Borgers come to this church by way of letter of transfer from
First Presbyterian Church, Jerseyville, IL.
The Deacons reported to Session that Carol Schiller was welcomed into the Deacons
to fill an unexpired term.
Tom Shott, commissioner to the meeting of the Carlisle Presbytery, reported on the
recent commissioning of Roz Presby. He informed the Session of a change in the
selection of commissioners to General Assembly. At a future date, there will be made
available a new application process to participate in the General Assembly as a commissioner from the Carlisle Presbytery, rather than the usual procedure of sending
commissioners on a church rotation. This process will be made available at a future
date for the 2016 meeting of the General Assembly.
The Session approved the Christian Education Committee’s recommendation that the
church participate in Camp Krislund’s “Traveling Day Camp” in the summer of 2015.
This will be a five-day, all-day day camp for completed K through 6th grade, which will
be led by Camp Krislund staff at St. Andrews. There is an additional opportunity for
the all campers to spend the last two days of the camp at Camp Krislund and use the
camp’s facilities. A date will be established for this camp opportunity. The camp will
be offered to both church members and community youth at no charge. Church
members will be enlisted to serve as additional adult support staff and for meal preparation. The Kruslund staff will reside in the church overnight. Showering facilities for
the staff will be arranged either in homes or other facilities. The camp is being considered a community outreach as well as an opportunity to promote the many blessings of Camp Krislund. All costs will be budgeted under Christian Education.
Session approved the recommendation from the Mission Committee to once again
host the Emergency Homeless Shelter. The shelter will be housed in St. Andrews
from March 30, 2015 – April 12, 2015. The guests will be housed in the church during
Holy Week and Easter and offered opportunities to participate in worship.
The Nominating Committee is ready to present to the congregation the names of
nominees for Trustees, Elders, Deacons, President of Trustees and Visioning Committee. The information will be mailed to the congregation in preparation for the election, which occurs at the October 26th Congregational Meeting.
Session approved an Alternative Worship Experience Proposal for a Friday evening worship opportunity during the Advent season. The service is an alternative
form of worship that will engage those in attendance in art forms and conversation.
The intent is to engage community members who ordinarily do not attend church
routinely or belong to a particular denomination. Steffan Bomberger is planning the
service that will take place on Friday, December 5th at 7 PM.
Approved for temporary use of the building was the organization, The Downtown
Singers, under the direction of Timothy Eck. This adult organization will be using
the Sanctuary as a rehearsal space on Tuesday evenings, between 7 and 9 pm.
When there is a space conflict with a church activity, the choral group will use alternative space in the church. Steffan Bomberger is the church liaison for the choral
group.
Submitted by Perry Latshaw
D E a c o n d o I n g s Donna Kuntz
It is my pleasure to become a Deacon for the St. Andrews family. As a member of St. Andrews for thirty-nine years, I was pleased to be invited to be a
member of this thoughtful and caring group of people. I have personally experienced their willingness to share their time and reach out when there is a
personal need.
After forty years of of working in education, I retired as an elementary principal
in the Palmyra Area School District in 2010. As a retiree, I like to spend some
of my time as an alumni volunteer at Lebanon Valley College, where I sit on
the Alumni Awards Committee. I enjoy membership and leadership in the
Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Nu chapter, which is an honorary education
society. My hobbies include traveling, reading, walking, flower gardening and
visiting my beautiful grandchildren once a month.
I have been blessed with a wonderful family. As some of you know, my husband, Bill, a very active member of St. Andrews, passed away in 3002 from
cancer. My son, Bill, his wife, Jane, and their two children, Matthew (10) and
Sarah (6) live in Perry Hall, Maryland. Bill works for the law firm, Blank and
Rome, in Philadelphia. My daughter, Kristin, is Director of Psychology for the
Department of Surgery at the Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center.
Assuming the role of Deacon and talking to the St. Andrews members who are
my direct responsibility is very meaningful to me. You are all very special people. Please remember that your Deacon is only a phone call away.
TRUSTEE NEWS
The Trustees are gearing up for the winter months rapidly approaching. If you have concerns regarding snow removal this coming winter please contact one of the Trustees. We are in the process of taking bids to repaint the lines on the parking lot this fall.
On a security note we will be changing the codes on the side door
in November. There have been concerns of who has the codes and
when they were changed last. Just FYI we do change the codes
annually. Once the codes are updated we will distribute to members
who need them.
We will also be painting below the windows where the paint is peeling this fall.
As always all the Trustees are working hard to maintain the church
and the grounds.
If you have a particular concern or request please reach out to us.
We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 if you want to
join us to discuss your particular concerns.
Respectfully submitted,
David Sensenig
President Trustees
It seems early to talk about the
Advent and Christmas seasons,
but when it comes to missions, we
need to get a head start so others
can enjoy the season! This year
the St. Andrews’ family will have
three opportunities to help others
locally and globally. Those opportunities are Operation
Christmas Child, the Angel tree, and our Alternative Gift
Fair.
Operation Christmas Child is a shoebox ministry of the Samaritan Purse. The Angel Tree is a ministry to local children, and our Alternative Gift Fair addresses needs locally
and internationally. The Angel Tree will be put up sometime
in November, and the Alternative Gift Fair is on December
7.
Our first opportunity is Operation Christmas Child. “How
many of these shoeboxes would it take to hold everything in
one room of your house?” For some children around the
world, a single shoebox may hold more than they have ever
owned. Since 1993, more than 100 million shoe box gifts
have been delivered to children in more than 100 countries.
These shoeboxes are delivered by planes, boats, camels,
elephants, helicopters, covered wagons, and dog sleds.
You’re probably wondering what goes inside the box. If you
pick up a shoebox out in the narthex or gathering area, you
will find a shopping list of items you can put inside the box.
You decide whether you want to buy for a boy or a girl, and
the age category, which ranges from 2 to 14. There are also
instructions on how to pack the box for shipping. You are
encouraged to place pictures, cards, and letters to the children in your shoe box gift. There is a label for your box,
and an envelope for $7 to cover the cost of shipping. You
may want to partner with someone and share the cost of
filling the box and the postage.
If you would like to participate in this giving activity, please
pick up a shoe box on your way out of church today. Boxes
must be returned by Sunday, November 16. Then start
looking for the Angel Tree. If you love to buy for kids, especially at Christmas, you will find the Angel Tree right up
your mission alley. Don’t forget to put the Alternative Gift
Fair in the December 7th block of your calendar. There will
be lots of choices when it comes to buying something for
that family member, friend, or person who is always so difficult to buy for.
“For it is in giving that we receive.” ― St. Francis of Assisi
Thanks for your help.
(Wednesday Evening Bible Study)
WEBS invites all to join us for a 5 week Advent study November 19
thru January 7. (There is no study on November 26, December 24
or December 31). We will meet in the Chapel at 7:00 pm. The title
of the study is: “Not a Silent Night” by Adam Hamilton. Spend some
time with Mary during this Advent season. This book looks at Jesus' life through the eyes of his mother. Imagine what Bethlehem
must have looked like from Mary's point of view. Beginning with the
crucifixion and resurrection and then backtracking through Jesus'
life and ministry. You do not need a book to take part in this study,
but if you would like a book please contact Ken Gries
[email protected] or 838-4936. WEBS wishes all a joyous holiday
season!
St. Andrews Annual Thanksgiving Feast
Does this Thanksgiving Day find you
celebrating away from family? Why not
join your St. Andrews family on Thanksgiving Day for the traditional turkey with
all the “fixings.” We will meet at the
church at 12:30 for appetizers and plan
for dinner around 1:00. All you need to
bring is a dish to share. Please RSVP to
Don or Maggie Beatty at 272-2451, or at
[email protected]. We’d love to
have you come and share your Thanksgiving traditions and
dishes. There will also be crafts and games for kids. There’s always plenty left to take home for the traditional leftovers too! We
have a lot to be grateful for. Let’s celebrate together.
Youth Update
In last month’s newsletter I wrote about Groundzero Master’s Commission (GZMC) and the coming youth rally that our
church and youth ministry will be Hosting. We are now down to
counting the weeks until the rally! Students are excited and looking forward to what is to come and I am looking forward to all that
the night will hold! One of the great things that is coming out of
this night is what the youth ministry will be going forward with, introducing some of the changes that are in store. I have spoken
briefly about some coming changes including the name of the
youth ministry. Officially we are changing the name to EPYC
Youth Ministry. EPYC stands for, Extreme Presbyterian Youth
Connection. The reason behind this name is to build on the ministry to the youth that the church has had. Here I must add a personal comment: I have been amazed and blessed by the volunteers and parents of the ministry here. It is an amazing testament
to the love and outreach of the church, in how the volunteers have
diligently worked to pour into student’s lives! I want to continue to
work with and build upon the work that the church has done and
work alongside the volunteers to help move this ministry to the
next level! This is why we are going to be EPYC!
As EPYC begins ministry I ask for your continued prayers.
The goal and mission of the youth ministry is to change the Lives
of the students. A recent poll done by the Barna group shows that
teenagers are one of the most active age groups within Christianity. Enabling students to be active through youth ministry programs reaches out to the community and further enables the
church as a whole. This is the drive behind what EPYC will strive
to do - enable youth to minister.
Upcoming Events
-Youth Rally November 22nd 7pm at
SAPC
-No youth on November 23rd and
November 30th
-December 6th First EPYC Youth
Meeting
-Christmas Caroling TBA
-Christmas Party TBA
Come one; come all to the 12th Streeter’s December outing at
the Light’s Victorian Farm House, 81 Wampler Lane, Lebanon, Pa. on December 6 at 12:00 noon.
Buffet style lunch served at
12:00 noon which includes the
following: Tossed salad, baked
ham croquettes, potato, vegetable, dessert and drink. All this
for only $16.00 per person and
includes tax and gratuity. After
lunch we will enjoy a tour of the
home along with a history of the
home which will be decorated
for Christmas.
We need 20 reservations to keep the $16.00 charge, so
please sign up by November 22 and send your reservations
and payment to:
Ted & Liz Kalb
1200 S. 4th Avenue
Lebanon, Pa. 17042
717-273-8291
Make checks payable to 12th Streeters
DIRECTIONS TO Light’s Victorian Farm House:
North on 7th Street (Route 343). About one mile past the Wetland’s restaurant at Pine Meadows Golf Course look for the
road sign that is Greble Road on your right. A traffic sign
points to Greble 3 miles. Hang a right on Greble Road and
continue for 3 miles. You will go through two stop signs at intersections. Just beyond the 2nd stop sign you will see a sign
on your left that advertises Light’s Victorian Farm House.
Turn left and continue down the lane to the home.
D-Day Normandy 70 (Cover Story)
n honor of Veterans Day, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church will
offer a public viewing of a pictorial presentation depicting the
events surrounding the commemoration of the 70th anniversary
of the allied landings at Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944. The slide
show presentation will be accompanied by 1940’s period music
and commentary, followed by coffee, desserts, and conversation.
The program will be presented here at St. Andrews on Friday,
November 7, at 7 pm in Snyder Hall. The program is free and
open to the public.
If you have ever wished to go to Omaha Beach, Normandy, and
the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, these images will
make you feel as if you just made the trip. Please join us in remembering through pictures this milestone anniversary of one of
WWII’s defining moments. It will be a moving and memorable
evening.
This winter we will be having a Sunday school class for the college students! This will be an incredible opportunity for the students to discuss successes and struggles of college in a safe environment. What we are looking to do though is create a list of college students who have been involved with the church. If you are
a parent of, or a college student, please let us update our information so that we can get in touch with you!
Please see Rob or drop information off
with Cliffy during office hours!
YTD Financial Update as of Sept. 30, 2014
Actual
Collections
Expenses
$246,266.44
$285,382.73
Budget
$255,975.03
$319,485.69
THE BEAUTY OF FALL IS HERE! PRAISE THE LORD!
On October 16th several ladies enjoyed a trip to Derry Presbyterian
Church in Hershey, a church rich in history, for a tour of their amazing
stained glass windows - new and old. The outing ended with lunch at
the Batdorf Watch for future PW events. Remember, if you are a
woman, and a member of St. Andrews, you are automatically a member
of PW (Presbyterian Women)!
A BIG THANK YOU goes out to all who donated, and those who helped
pack, clothing on October 27th! These items are being delivered to Sunset Gap Community Center in Cosby, TN, as well as to several of our
local missions.
Currently, on the first and third Wednesday mornings at 10:30, the PW
Bible Study (Reconciling Paul) continues. All are invited to join the
group. This study continues through December in the chapel, with a
light soup lunch on the first Wednesday of each month
There is still time left to add an item to the THANKSGIVING BASKET
sitting outside the church office. This basket will be one of many auctioned off at the LCCM Banquet on Thursday, November 20th.
Looking ahead, Sunday, November 9th, is THANK OFFERING
SUNDAY. This annual offering results in supporting humanitarian programs around the world in amazing ways! Watch on the bulletin board
near the elevator to see what was done with the $699,125 dollars donated last year! The theme this year: Hebrews 10:24 “Let us consider
how to provoke one another to LOVE and good deeds.”
As noted elsewhere in this newsletter, our sewing group has made
1,034 stockings for the troops and also for local mental health facilities
and nursing homes through Church Women United. Take a peek to see
how YOU can help!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! MONDAY,
DECEMBER 8, 2014, at 2:00p.m. is the date for PW’s
CHRISTMAS TEA!
What a wonderful way to start off this blessed time of the year! Great
fellowship, beautiful music, delicious treats! Come and bring a friend.
We will once again collect baby items for a layette present to LCCM.
Bringing an item is optional.
HAPPY THANKSGIVIING TO ALL!
PW needs your help for its annual Christmas Stocking Project.
Each year we fill 50 stockings for the Church Women United Project for our friends in local mental health facilities ad nursing
homes. You can help to defray the cost of filling these stockings
(each costs approximately $8.00) with a monetary donation,
marked “PW Christmas stocking, by placing it in the morning offering or mail to the church office.
We’re Thankful for
November Birthdays
1
2
5
7
8
9
13
14
15
17
20
Collin Miller
Grace Oxenreider
Gregory Becker
Tom Bechtold
Charlotte Allwein
Kelsey McMillen
Joanna Beatty
Anne Bashore
Daniel Salahub
Edith Vradenburgh
Jerry Fisch
Jody DeWald
Chris Risko
Kerry Dellinger
Don Lesher
21
23
24
25
26
27
29
Robert Dowd, Sr.
Christopher Pellow
Jeffrey Pellow
Nell Tice
Laura Juppenlatz
Nancy Hoff
Adam Shreve
Mary Jane Jackson
Will Juppenlatz
Megan Risko
Janet Via
George Pomeroy
LCCM’s Benefit Dinner—Thursday, November 20th
Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church
600 Shepherd Street, Jonestown
5:30 pm Auction—6:30 pm Dinner
Music: Johnathan and Laura Shuey
Tickets $25/each—$250/table sponsorship
(includes 8 tickets)
Obtain tickets by calling LCCM office at 272-4400, x211, OR
email [email protected] OR contact Betty Ann Seiser
Deadline for ordering tickets is 11/13/14
Box City
LCCM hosted its Second Annual Box City Event on August 8th
and 9th at the Annville-Cleona High School football stadium.
Youth groups from all parts of the county (along with families and
businesses) joined together for a night of fun while raising awareness and resources for LCCM’s Emergency Shelter.
This year’s event realized a net gain of over $5500. These proceeds will be used to support LCCM’s collaborative effort with Jubilee Ministries in providing emergency shelter and support services to families and individuals in need.
Mark your calendars now for next year’s event: Friday and Saturday, August 7 & 8, 2015.
Fall 2014 Wish List
Boxed Meals
Canned Vegetables
Canned Pasta
Canned Fruit
Canned Soup
Baby Wipes
Diapers
King/Queen Sheets
King/Queen Blankets
Men’s Shoes (8-10.5)
Men’s Pants (28-36)
Towels/Wash Cloths
A Grief Support Group of
St. Andrews Church
… we talked in a kind of ocean depth of memories where magic fish swam past, as we
evoked our parents and Joy’s sisters, all dead now but with us for an hour in that exquisite room where time past and time present flowed
together.
May Sarton
We often speak of the “communion of saints”. But what we who have lost loved
ones yearn for most particularly, is to have our own particular “saints” gathered with us.
We want to sense that we are present with them and they with us.
People have different experiences of this phenomenon, all the way from hearing
voices and seeing ghostly presences to having strong memories of loved ones which
call them, almost, to our side. In whatever form this experience occurs, it is a blessing.
During the meetings of the St. Andrews Grief Support Group, the members often
relate stories of their lost loved one coming to them in a dream or speaking to them in
some other way. All of us recall strong memories of times when it seemed that our
loved one was in fact in our presence. Many occasions through the months and years
following the death of a loved one will trigger these strong memories and emotions. We
frequently talk about these occurrences – some frightening, some amusing - with each
other during our get-togethers in order to gain reassurance that no, we are not imagining things or being delusional. These happenings are a very normal and natural part of
the grieving process.
The St. Andrews Grief Support group welcomes anyone who has suffered a loss
and would benefit from meeting with us and sharing their experiences with the group. If
you know of someone who has had a loss, encourage them to come to our group. It is
not necessary to be a member of St. Andrews to be part of us. We presently have
quite a few people who are not St. Andrews members but contribute a great deal to our
discussions and have grown to be our friends. Our meetings are usually held on the
2nd Thursday of each month, at 2:00 PM, in Cassel Chapel, unless something special
is planned.
Our November meeting will be on Thursday, November 6, at 2:00 PM. In December
we will be having our Annual Christmas Luncheon, on Thursday, December 11, at
12:00 noon. More information about the luncheon will be shared at the November
meeting. We will be happy to welcome anyone at any time!
If you have any questions, please contact our Advisor, Diane Pomeroy, at 4540756; Jane Juppenlatz at 272-0218; Pat Yates at 273-9297; or the church office at 272
-9933.
Surely among the richest of these experiences mentioned earlier are the times
when, with nostalgia and often with affectionate laughter, we share with others our
memories of someone we love who has gone on before. We leave such experiences
warmed and strengthened by our common history, our commemorations of life and of
love.
Shared memories can be a source of comfort and joy.
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