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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: Bob Null Vice President: Tim McAdoo Secretary: Susan Holmberg Treasurer: Mark Moritz Pastor Mary Anne Kingsborough Scott Widdall-Evangelism/ Social Ministry Susan Holmberg-Planning & Review Katie Null -Worship & Music Mark Moritz, Tim McAdoo, Jeff Barnes- Finance & Stewardship Kathy Ockrymiek-Christian Formation Don Renfer- PR & Personnel Diana Bachman - Fellowship Chuck Lehman, Bob Castleman- Property/Cemetery

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July/August 2016 Volume 2016 – No. 6

Time After 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: 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

Birthdays & Anniversaries ....... 10,11 BJ’s ................................................... 6 Church Council ................................ 4 Condolences ..................................... 4 Congratulations ................................. 5 Lawn Concert ................................... 9 Music ................................................ 9 New Addresses ................................. 7 Organist ............................................ 6 Pancake Breakfast ............................. 6 Picnic ................................................ 7 Thank You .............................. 4,5,8,9 Travel ................................................ 8 Upcoming Events ............................ 7

Information for the September .newsletter is due on Monday, August 15. Please email articles to: rosegall@embarqmail.com or place in the wall holder out-side 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

July Condiments (mustard, ketchup,

mayo, relish)

August

Peanut Butter and/or Jelly

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Reminder The next Community Pancake Breakfast will be held Saturday, August 6th from 8:30-10:30AM.

August Wedding Anniversary Wishes to:

12-Pastor Tom & Nancy Rundell 21-Kristin & Joseph Swartz 27-Jeffrey & Joan Schaum 28-Ed & Marge Fasnacht 30-Tom & Jennifer Fasnacht 31-John & Natalie Dickel

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

August

Celebrations

August Birthday Wishes to: 1-Janice Meisinger 3-Kaleena Sliger 4-Greg Mowrer 6-Patti Jo Ressler, Olivia Walker, 7-John Ferrick, Tyler Barnes 8-Debra Hoffman, Matt Houck 9-Edward Fisher, Steven Miller Jr. 10-Maribeth Bowman, Rachel Hilt, Jennifer Santiago 11-Elliot Kleckner, Joseph Martin 12-James Hilt 13-Sherry Rebman, Pat Eck 15-Tammy Waltz Fawber, Tim McAdoo, Emma Neihart 17-Amy Walker 19-Paul Sidoti 22-Jayson Morrow, Kirsten Neihart 24-Scott Bachman, Tami Peters 25-Michael Bowman 26-Jane Grice 27-Jean Bernhardt 29-Steve Ginter 30-Ron Birk, Ken Houck 31-Mel Vonstetten

ATTENTION:PARENTS Sunday School has discontinued

for the summer and will resume in

September.

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July Birthdays: 2-Edward Bachman, Amanda Yoder 3-David Schrum 4-Scott Lenox 7-Courtney Brenner, Victoria Grice, Marshall Kleckner, Erika Moritz 8-Roger Sheaffer, Emerson Stehman, David Zimmerman 9-Arlene Wimer 10-Ruth Greenawalt 11-Jesse Sparks 12-Wendy Hilt 13-Betty Ament, Sharon Swezey 14-Megan (Renner) Prout 18-David Sidoti 19-Sophia Sidoti 20-Robert Snyder, Jr. 21-Evelyn Sheaffer 22-Abbie Bachman, Lori Smith 23-Cherie Sidoti 27-Eric Renfer 28-Logan Wallace 30-Jennifer Fischer 31-Deborah Zercher

July

Celebrations

July Wedding Anniversary Wishes to:

8-Donald & Wendy Renfer 10-Pastor Burt & Judy Parry 13-Shawn & Tammi Miller If your birthday or anniversary was missed, or is in-correct, please call Rose in the Parish office.

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.

Musical Talent

We are looking for special music

for Sundays throughout the sum-

mer for our Sunday worship ser-

vice. Anyone who would like to

contribute their talent, please

call the office.

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Pastor Mary Anne’s Message …

I recently read an article that reminded me that the Jordan River is the main source for both the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee. The Dead Sea is devoid of life, while the Sea of Galilee is brimming with life – fish and plants alike! The same source but two strikingly different results! We all have been given the same spirit in Christ Jesus and sometimes the results are the good fruits of the spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, kind-ness, self-control, generosity, gentleness and faithfulness. Sometimes however, we do not see any fruits or we see the opposite of the fruits. What happens to the source? In the case of the Dead Sea there is no outlet; the water stays in the sea and it becomes stagnant and putrid. We can also become stagnant and pu-trid in our faith life. But the source of the spirit is ever present and it should flow through us and from us resulting in those wonderful fruits of the spirit! Let the refreshing water of God’s grace flow in and from your life this summer!

In Christ,

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

Minutes binder on the counter in the office. Council meets on the

2nd Thursday of each month except July. Visitors are welcome.

2015 Officers: President: Bob Null Vice President: Tim McAdoo

Secretary: Susan Holmberg Treasurer: Mark Moritz

Pastor Mary Anne Kingsborough

Condolences

Our deepest condolences to Brittany Raines and Family upon the

death of her grandfather, Albert Raines, who passed to the church tri-

umphant. May the hope of resurrection embrace them all.

Our condolences also to the family of Ruth Proctor who passed away

in June. Please keep the Proctor family in your prayers.

Thank You

Thank you Pastor Mary Anne, church council, and Concordia for honoring

me with the special commemorative plaque, the beautiful flower arrange-

ment, the lovely corsage, the special reception hosted by the Null family,

and the beautiful cakes! Thank you to our choir for singing especially for my

day. The Anthem was beautiful! Also thanks to those who gave me flowers

and cards. I will treasure these many years of serving Concordia.

I love you all. My day was very special. —Phyllis Keck

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Thank you to all who prayed for Betty and

sent expressions of sympathy. Although we thought we’d have her much

longer, the joy of knowing we will all see her again is a great comfort. God

Bless You, as He blessed us with Betty. —Jack and Mimi Bippus

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Sunday - Mountville Lawn Concerts

On the lawn of the Mountville Church of the Brethren Concerts start at 7PM, College Ave. and Clay St

(In case of rain, concerts will be held in the church.)

July 10 Class Act featuring Rita; Variety of classic rhythm & blues July 17 Quebe Sisters; Western Swing, Texas Fiddle Music and vocals

July 24 Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band; brass band music

July 31 Fabulous Cheeze Brothers & Sisters; hits of 50’s, 60’s, 70’s

August 7 Perseverance Band of Lebanon; Concert band music August 14 Herm Miller Big Band; big band music August 21 New Holland Band; concert band music (start 6PM)

Sponsored by the Mountville Community Services Foundation (MCSF) As arranged by

The Mountville Community Association-Ed Froelich Trust Fund Donations, Please send to: MCSF/PO Box 56, Mountville, PA 17554

Thank You Special thanks to those who helped plant our new front beds on June 1st:

Carole Daley, Chuck Lehman, Tammy Walter, Pastor Mary Anne, and Rose

Gallagher. Thank you to Ruth Greenawalt, Bruce Greenawalt, Carole Daley,

and Rose Gallagher for donations to cover the cost of SKH plan, delivery,

and plants.

Summer at the Tabernacle - Mount Gretna Bible Festival

Sunday, July 10 King’s Brass 7pm

Sunday July 17 Pastor Dave Allen & Calvary Musicians 7pm

Sunday, July 24 Pasto Butcher & Bright Side Choir 7pm

Wedn., July 27 Darrel Woomer & Rodney Shearer 7pm

Sunday, July 31 Massed Choir 7pm

A free-will offering will be taken at each program.

Mt Gretna Campmeeting grounds, east of Pinch Rd and south of Rte 117.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL THANK YOU TO ALL!

Thank You

Fourteen children learned about Joseph, son of Jacob, through music, drama,

crafts and games at VBS. I appreciate Carol McDonald's planning of the pro-

gram and Evan Widdall's portrayal of Joseph. Thank you to all the volunteers

who prepared craft materials, transformed Fellowship Hall into Egypt and as-

sisted with the VBS activities each evening. —Kathy Ockrymiek

Are you traveling this summer? 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!

Concordia's Fourth Annual Yard Sale Summary Saturday, June 11, 2016.

Many , many thanks to all those who helped with the Yard Sale, June 11; those

who set up, worked the sale, helped with the food, and donated household

treasures. We could not do this without you!

Ushers!

On the WEST Narthex Bulletin Board, we have an Usher’s Signup Poster

for the whole year. Please sign up! We still need more people to sign

up for JULY and AUGUST.

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Thank You

Over the past year, 21 members have served Concordia by leading or

assisting with Christian Education classes. Our youth leaders, Bob and

Chrissy Null along with Children’s Choir Directors, Hope Long and

Cheryl Milbourne volunteered every week! Thank you for sharing your time and talent so that we may grow in Christ.

Congratulations

Special prayers and congratulations to Emma Neihart and Samantha

Fasnacht, who were confirmed by affirmation of faith into full member-

ship of the Lutheran Church on Pentecost Sunday, May 15th.

We were also blessed by more new members on the weekend of the

Holy Trinity. Welcome to our New Members: Earla Ament, and Rick and

Sherry Cornell on May 21.

Welcome to our New Members: Craig Boyd, Jody Croft, Mike & Melanie Die-trich and sons, Wyatt and Zachary, Lisa Spuhler, and Samantha Wallace and

son Logan, on May 22.

Thank You

A big thank you to the Fellowship Committee for all the special cele-

brations in May! They did an incredible job with Phyllis' Retirement

Recognition, Confirmation, New Members and the Tea!

Congratulations!

Wedding congratulations to Scott Weber and Leigh Ann Moore who

were united in Holy Matrimony here at Concordia Saturday, May 21st.

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Concordia Community Pancake Breakfast

As part of our continuing mission with God in caring for His creation, WE are going to serve a monthly FREE pancake breakfast for our community members in need of a good breakfast and fellowship. We will offer this breakfast on the first Saturday of each month from 8:30 – 10:30. 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 and host the breakfast for the month you volun-teered to do. If making pancakes is not your thing on a Saturday 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 every couple years! A sign-up sheet for 2016 is posted in the West Narthex. A shopping list…less than $40…is available also. Please direct any questions to Cheryl Milbourne, Wayne Hoffman or Pastor Mary Anne.

Special welcome to Mr. Kirk Garner, who will be joining our staff as a part-time organist.

Hello to the Congregation of Concordia. My name is Kirk Garner, your new part-time organist. I would like to share with you a little information about myself. I’ve been playing the organ for thirty-five years; twenty-six of them a s a church organist. I also was a choir member of the Ephrata Cloister. I also play and direct Hand bells and hand chimes. My fulltime job is working on Pipe Organs. I work for Columbia Organ Works in Columbia PA. I’ve been working on Pipe organs for thirty-one years. I’m also married and have two kids, both of them are out of school. My wife’s name is Delores or De, and a Daughter named Katie, and a son named Eric. Katie is also in-volved with music. She sings with the Lancaster Opera. Eric is also an Or-ganist and works with me at Columbia Organ works. I’m looking forward to sharing my time and talent with the Congregation at Concordia Lutheran.

BJ’s Wholesale Club

Our group membership will automatically renew on July 1, 2016. If you

are already a member, just take your card to the desk at BJ’s and re-

new. If you would like to join us in the membership, please contact

Rose in the office. You will need a letter to take with you when you

sign up under our umbrella. This year you will be paying $30.

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New Member Addresses

Please add these to your directory:

W. Craig Boyd, 219 Huntington

Drive, Mountville PA 17554-1011

Samantha Wallace, 624 E Market

St., Marietta, PA 17547

Jody Croft, 442 Shultz Rd.,

Washington Boro, PA 17582

Mike & Melanie Dietrich, 5013 Mar-

tin Dr., East Petersburg, PA 17520

Lisa Spuhler, 221 Bluff View Dr.,

Lancaster PA 17601

Earla Ament

3251 Kauffman Rd.,

Washington Boro, PA 17582

Rick and Sherry Cornell

214 Clapton Ct.,

Mountville, PA 17554

Upcoming Events

Sun., July 10, 24 Mountville Museum—1-4pm

And every 2nd & 4th Sunday through Dec.2016

Sat., July 2 & Aug. 6 Community Pancake Breakfast 8:30am

Quilters 10am

Sun., July 17 Community Picnic 11am-1pm

Community Picnic

Sunday, July 17th 11am-1pm

Free Hot Dogs, Chips,

Drinks, Ice Cream

We are inviting everyone: church

and community members, the

needy and un-needy, single people

and families to a Community Picnic

on July 17th from 11AM to 1PM.

We will have free hot dogs, chips,

drinks and ice cream, and of course

fellowship!

Our goal is to reach out to our neigh-

bors and community – to break

bread together and get to know

one another, and to share our bless-

ings with others.

Tell all your

Friends and Neighbors!