Volume 46, No. 12

Save the date!

1/10 Youth Parent Meeting

1/10 LYO Meeting

1/16 Book club

1/31 Festival of Music

2/7 Congregational Annual

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2/9 Follow the Savior Pan-

cake Dinner

2017 Luther 500

Pastor’s Paragraphs 2

Christian Education 4

Choir News 5

Youth 6

Bible Readings 7

Social Ministry 8

Inside this issue:

December 2015

Christ Lutheran: a community of disciples called to receive and share the light of Christ

The C urier

Worship Service Times

Holy Communion

Sunday

8:15 am and 11:00 am

9:45 Sunday School

Wednesday

8:30 Matins

The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Christmas Eve 3:00 PM EUCHARIST

CANDLE LIGHTING AND COMMUNION

Reception following Service

Organ recital at 2:45 PM

7:00 PM EUCHARIST FAMILY SERVICE

CANDLE LIGHTING AND COMMUNION

Special music begins at 6:30 PM

with Children’s Choirs, Youth Choir, Youth Handbells

11:00 PM EUCHARIST FESTIVAL LITURGY

CANDLE LIGHTING AND COMMUNION Special music begins at 10:30PM

with Adult Choir, Adult Handbells, and Organ

Christmas Day NATIVITY OF OUR LORD

9:30 AM EUCHARIST

Decorating

Nave &

Sanctuary

Tuesday

December 22

at 6pm

Potluck Dinner

Decorating

Caroling

Dear sisters and brothers in

the Lord,

The Latin word infans, from

which we get the word infant,

literally means “one who does

not speak.” It’s not that in-

fants don’t make noise—after

all they coo and goo and of

course they cry and scream!

But an infant does not speak

with words or logic.

According to Genesis, God

speaks. In fact His Word

brings all things into existence

and all things are ordered by

his logic. God continued to

speak to Adam and Eve, Abra-

ham, Jacob, Moses and the

prophets. Throughout the his-

tory of Israel, God is not

known by an image, as were

the various gods of the nations,

but by His Words of command-

ment and promise. The Au-

thor of Hebrews tells us that

“In many and various way,

God spoke to His people old by

the prophets, but now in these

last days He has spoken to us

by His Son.” (Hebrews 1:1-2a)

It is interesting that when God

speaks to us by His Son, at

first He says nothing! The

Word of God took on flesh and

blood in the natural way

(except without a human fa-

ther)—he was born as an in-

fant—as one who does not

speak. The very Word of God,

through whom and for whom

all things were made is re-

duced to coos and goos and

cries as he lies in a manger.

The Word of God did not ap-

pear on earth in His expanded

form. Instead, the Word ap-

peared in His abbreviate

form—without overwhelming

power and splendor—in acces-

sible human form.

For a time God’s Word was si-

lent. Yes the true wonder of

Christmas all comes down to a

baby, the speechless Word of

God, cradled in Mary’s arms.

And yet, that silent Word

speaks volumes of the Father’s

love for His creation. This si-

lent infant calls you and me to

Himself to adore Him in awe

and wonder. He calls you and

me to “be still and know that I

am God.” (Psalm 46:10)

Having been made flesh, born,

died, resurrected and ascended

into heaven, He comes to us

again. He comes to us not in

power or might, but again in

an abbreviated and accessible

form, what we call the Holy

Eucharist-- the glory and

splendor of God veiled by the

common food of bread and

wine. There are no adequate

words to describe such a mys-

tery. All we can do is simply

lay aside all earthly cares and

in silence worship the King of

All.

As the world around us makes

the noise of holiday prepara-

tions, may we Christians con-

sider the true meaning of

Christmas with the words of

this ancient hymn, from the

Liturgy of St. James, dating

back to at least the 2nd Cen-

tury:

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Pastor’s Paragraphs

Let all mortal flesh keep si-

lence,

And with fear and trembling

stand;

Ponder nothing earthly

minded,

For with blessing in His hand

Christ our God to earth de-

scended

Our full homage to demand.

King of kings yet born of Mary,

As of old on earth He stood,

Lord of lords in human ves-

ture,

In the Body and the Blood

He will give to all the faithful

His own self for heavenly food.

May you know the joy and

peace of Christ as you ponder

the mystery of His nativity!

In obedience to the Gospel,

Pastor A.J. Domines

Wednesday Morning

Bible Study

Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 AM in the Upper Room of Parish Life

Center

St. Paul’s Letter to the Colossians

Adult Bible Study

“Enjoying the Old

Testament”

Wednesdays 6:45 PM

Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, born of God and Mary, sent from heaven to die for us, through your sacrifice

strengthen our faith, comfort our hearts, and forgive us our sins; through your rule protect us against

the evil one, and when you return as our judge, look upon us as you looked upon us from the cross—full

of mercy. Amen

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Parents’ Class

Sundays 9:45-10:45 AM

in the Parlor

Adult Forum

Sundays 9:45-10:45 AM in the Social

Room

Exploring the Augsburg Confessional

Sunday School for Ages 2-High

School

Sundays 9:45-10:45AM

Christian Learning

Article III The Son of God

It is also taught among us that God the Son became man, born of the Virgin Mary, and that the two na-tures, divine and human, are so in-separably united in one person that there is one Christ, true God and true man, who was truly born, suffered, was crucified, died and was buried in order to be a sacrifice not only for original sin, but also for all other sins and to propitiate God’s wrath. The same Christ also descended into hell, truly rose from the dead on the third day, ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God, that he may eternally rule and have dominion over all creatures, that through the Holy Spirit, he may sanctify, purify, strengthen and comfort all who believe in Him, that He may bestow on them life and every grace and blessing, and that He may protect and defend them against the devil and against sin. The same Lord Christ will return openly to judge the living and the dead, as stated in the Apostles’ Creed.

Scripture Readings

Philippians 2:5-11

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not

regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a

slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and be-

came obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him

and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should

bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ

is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Study the Augsburg Confession

Food Items from our Fair Trade Event

are available for purchase in the Parlor. If you

would like to purchase something, simply place

your money in a green envelope marked “Fair

Trade” and place it in the offering plate or take it

to the church office. These food items make great

hostess and teacher gifts for the holiday season.

Shop with a purpose.

Wednesdays “Where in the World is Christ Lutheran

Church”

6pm Meal

6:45 pm Children’s Choir/Study

Adult Bible Study

Dec 2 Jamaica -Sally & Adam Shope

December 8 France -Greg Hitz

December 16 El Salvador -Pastor Domines

“Las Posadas” story

Saturday December 5

St. Nicholas Festival Noon-3

activities, crafts, games and fun!

Learn about who St. Nicholas was and how we can celebrate during this special time of year.

Find out why we put out our shoes on the eve of December 6th in hopes that St. Nick will fill them with goodies.

This is an event for children of all ages. Yes, grown-ups, there will be stuff just for you, too!

Lunch begins at noon, activities at 12:45

Please Sign up in the Narthex or

Scan QR Code!

This event is sponsored by the Christian Education Committee.

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New Year’s Eve Children’s crafts are looking

for the following donations:

Cone shaped party hats (solid colors)

Glow sticks of all sizes and styles

Empty water bottles with lids!

Items may be left in a box in the narthex

designated: New Year’s Eve Crafts

Craft Donations Needed

Lost and Found Band

final concert on

Tuesday December 29

at 4:00pm Live streaming of the concert

social room

Bring a snack or drink to share.

Did you know –

Christ Lutheran has had a

handbell choir for 25 years.

Original members still partici-

pating in bell choir are Annette

Cozzens, Barb Eberly, Roxie

Storm, and Cheri Way.

Thank you to all who have been a part of the handbell

program throughout the years!

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Please congratulate our youth who have achieved

these distinctions:

Matt Pelna Lancaster-Lebanon League Cross

Country Scholar Athlete Award

Baylee Sexton and Lydia Domines - participants

in the high school play “Fame”

Nicole Faiola – 3rd place at District Chorus

Kyra Buettner – District Cross Country Meet

The Men’s Breakfast is

returning to Christ Lutheran

Church on

Saturday, January

30 at 8:00 am All men and boys are invited to attend.

A sign-up sheet will be available soon.

Legendary Men’s Choir

of Christ Church

Mark your calendar now to participate

in the Men’s Choir on

Saturday, January 30 at 9:00 am

(after the Men’s Breakfast at 8:00)

Sing at the liturgies the next day, January 31.

No previous choir experience is necessary!!

WOMEN & GIRLS

January 16 and 17 Gather on Saturday, January 16

any time after 8:30am for

refreshments and coffee.

Rehearsal will begin at 9:00 am

as we prepare to sing at the liturgies the next day,

January 17. We are singing a new arrangement of

“This Little Light of Mine” by one of the music

professors from Penn State! A sign-up sheet will be

available soon.

LYO

December Activity

Dec 13 Departure from Church Parking lot: 6:20pm sharp!

Jump: 7-8

Return to the church parking lot at 8:40pm.

Cost: $7.50 per person, please bring exact cash.

Please sign up on google docs, see email or scan QR code. Skyzone

requires a waiver, please see link on email or scan QR code

Reminder: Permission Slips are needed for this event!

Want to get the latest updates

on Youth activities?

Want to have discussions about

the sermons?

Twitter: @EtownLYO

Instagram: EtownLYO

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Moo Caps Look for the cow display beginning in Janu-

ary for Turkey Hill milk caps. For each “Moo

cap", Turkey Hill donates 5 cents to your or-

ganization, so 500 caps = $25. Money raised

from the caps collection will help fund our

Basix program. Thanks for your help!

Jewel David Ministries

Service Work

December 19

8am-10am

meet at

Shoppes on Market

Contact Colleen Sites for more

details

Did you order a

Wreath?

Christmas Wreath

Pick-up: Dec 5 12pm-3pm &

Dec 6 following each service.

Youth News

Grocery Card Fundraiser Benefits

Youth Programs

Great for stocking stuffers and last minute gifts! Stop by the

table in the Narthex before and after both Sunday

Services or stop by the church office during office hours.

$25, $50, and $100 card available

Darrenkamp’s, Giant, and Weis

Purchase grocery cards at face value for Darrenkamp’s, Giant, and Weis Markets.

5% of the purchase price goes directly to our youth program!

Google Doc Sign Up Skyzone Waiver

Daily Bible Readings

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Dec 1: Amos 3:1-11

2Peter 1:12-21

Matthew 21:12-22

Dec 12: Haggai 2:1-19

Revelation 3:1-6

Matthew 24:1-14

Dec 23: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Titus 2:11--3:8a

Luke 1:39-48a (48b-56)

Dec 2: Amos 3:12--4:5

2 Peter 3:1-10

Matthew 21:23-32

Dec 13: Amos 9:11-15

2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, 13-17

John 5:30-47

Dec 24: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Galatians 3:1-14

Luke 1:57-66

Dec 3: Amos 4:6-13

2 Peter 3:11-18

Matthew 21:33-46

Dec 14: Zechariah 1:7-17

Revelation 3:7-13

Matthew 24:15-31

Dec 25: Micah 4:1-5; 5:2-4

1 John 4:7-16

John 3:31-36

Dec 4: Amos 5:1-17

Jude 1-16

Matthew 22:1-14

Dec 15: Zechariah 2:1-13

Revelation 3:14-22

Matthew 24:32-44

Dec 26: Wisdom 4:7-15 or

2 Chronicles 24:17-22

Acts 6:1-7

Acts 7:59--8:8

Dec 5: Amos 5:18-27

Jude 17-25

Matthew 22:15-22

Dec 16: Zechariah 3:1-10

Revelation 4:1-8

Matthew 24:45-51

Dec 27: Proverbs 8:22-30

1 John 5:1-12

John 13:20-35

Dec 6: Amos 6:1-14

2 Thessalonians 1:5-12

Luke 1:57-68

Dec 17: Zechariah 4:1-14

Revelation 4:9--5:5

Matthew 25:1-13

Dec 28: Isaiah 49:13-23

Isaiah 54:1-13

Matthew 18:1-14

Dec 7: Amos 7:1-9

Revelation 1:1-8

Matthew 22:23-33

Dec 18: Zechariah 7:8--8:8

Revelation 5:6-14

Matthew 25:14-30

Dec 29: 2 Samuel 23:13-17b

2 John 1-13

John 2:1-11

Dec 8: Amos 7:10-17

Revelation 1:9-16

Matthew 22:34-46

Dec 19: Zechariah 8:9-17

Revelation 6:1-17

Matthew 25:31-46

Dec 30: 1 Kings 17:17-24

3 John 1-15

John 4:46-54

Dec 9: Amos 8:1-14

Revelation 1:17--2:7

Matthew 23:1-12

Dec 20: Genesis 3:8-15

Revelation 12:1-10

John 3:16-21

Dec 31: 1 Kings 3:5-14

James 4:13-17; 5:7-11

John 5:1-15

Dec 10: Amos 9:1-10

Revelation 2:8-17

Matthew 23:13-26

Dec 21: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Titus 1:1-16

Luke 1:1-25

Dec 11: Haggai 1:1-15

Revelation 2:18-29

Matthew 23:27-39

Dec 22: 1 Samuel 2:1b-10

Titus 2:1-10

Luke 1:26-38

Contest Winners! Emily Szymanski, Jen

Risser, Dave Pelna, Sue McDonald

Newly Elected Council Members: Ron Shubert,

Barb Andrews, Pam Wolgemuth, Jeff Beck, not

pictured, Sally Shope

December Pancake Mix&

Syrup

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Socia l Ministr y

The Social Ministry committee is again

sponsoring an Angel Tree at the church

this holiday season. We will be receiving

the names of ~60 children from the Luther-

Care child-care program in Columbia. The

Luthercare program offers families trust-

worthy and affordable child-care, provided

by qualified staff. Most of the families

with children in the Columbia center have

their child-care subsidized due to their low

income. The children’s names we receive

are truly in need, especially during the

holiday season

Each child will be assigned a num-

ber. This number is then written on an

angel, which will include a brief descrip-

tion of the child (i.e. boy, age 6) along with

their requests for Christmas and their

clothing size. (Please note that it is not

necessary to purchase everything on the

list). We ask that the families of Christ

Lutheran Church consider choosing an an-

gel and join us in fulfilling the wishes of

those less fortunate than ourselves this

Christmas. The angels will be placed on

the tree in the parlor by November 22nd.

Please remember to fill-out the sign-up

sheet when you choose your angel.

Wrapped gifts should be tagged with

the appropriate angel number and

brought to the church by Sunday, De-

cember 13th. Social ministry will then

deliver the gifts to the LutherCare center.

If you have any questions about the Angel

Tree project, please contact Jodi Yorty at

361-9531 or yortyj@etown.edu.

Thank you to

all who

participated

in the 2015

CROP Walk.

Our

community raised $4,267.00 the day of the Walk.

Our walkers endured the most unusual weather

ranging from sun, rain, hail, and wind. With your

help, vulnerable children reaching their milestone

5th birthday will now live healthier, happier, and

more productive lives. Their families are learning

new farming techniques to put food on the table and

earn much needed income. You are literally

changing lives.

2014 Results: $2896.74 was donated to our local

food pantry. 25% of the Crop Walk Proceeds remain

local!

Sunday, December 20

Christmas Cookie Bake

Sale 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM

in the Lodge.

Come and fill a box (choosing from the variety) for

$5 per pound

Money raised will be donated to

Elizabethtown Community Cupboard

Social Ministry

Thanks You!

Thank you to all who

baked cookies for the

Love Boxes! We sent 14

boxes of cookies to

students studying away

at college, and a box to

Tom Sites who is

currently abroad serving

our country.

Jodi L. Yorty

VOLUME 46, NO. 12 PAGE 9

Greg is a Stephen Min-

ister, Stephen Minister

Leader, and the Stephen Min-

ister referral coordinator. He

started in this program at the

inception here at

Christ Lutheran by

being one of three

people attending the

Stephen Leader

training in 2011 by

traveling to Orlando,

FL. He accompanied

Pastor Domines and

Bonnie Balmer.

When asked

what made him think about

becoming part of the Stephen

Ministries program he an-

swered. "By the amount of care

that I have received here over

the years going back to when

my dad joined the church,

when Cindy and I joined the

church, when Christie was

born, and then again to when

my Dad, my son Todd, and

Cindy passed away.” It is the

caring that I have received

through these times. I also

believe with the way my per-

sonal inventory fell it was a

call reaching out to become a

Stephen Minister.

I asked Greg what the big-

gest challenge has been. He

responded “the big-

gest challenge is un-

derstanding that

there are a number of

folks in the congrega-

tion and community

who could benefit

from the use of a

Stephen Minister,

but being able to con-

vey the usefulness of

a Stephen Minister to

them. A Stephen Minister can

become a very close friend that

allows you to get things said

out loud that enables someone

to carry that with them.” Greg

hopes that there is a better un-

derstanding of the purpose and

need for how beneficial the pro-

gram can be to an individual

going through rough times.

When asked the most

rewarding part of being a

Stephen Minister Greg’s re-

sponse was immediate.

Stephen Ministry Spotlight: Greg Hitz

RECEIVE AND SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

Help, Hope, Healing

Providing high-quality, confi-

dential, Christ centered care to

people who are hurting.

If you are in need of care,

please contact: Pastor Domines

at 717-449-2511 or Greg Hitz

at 717-319-9803

“The growing relation-

ship with my Care Receiver;

and how we both look forward

to our meetings that have be-

come rewarding for both of us.”

Could you use a

Stephen Minister? Have you

had a recent death in the fam-

ily that a Stephen Minister

could walk with you on your

journey of grief? Did you have

a baby, or lost your job, been

given a terminal diagnosis,

been recently divorced, these

are all life’s curve balls that

you might find it helpful to en-

gage in the Stephen Minister,

Care Receiver relationship.

Day-End Dough-Nation™

Pick up on Friday and

Saturday nights

Any new inquiries, please call the church office.

St. Paul UMC’s homeless shelter iniative for

folks in Elizabethtown from December 1-March

1. Volunteers are needed to staff the shelter,

overnight from 8pm-7am and to provide meals.

If you are interested in helping, call the church

office.

Mt. Tunnel Cemetery

Veterans Wreath

Sponsorship

On December 12, 2015 Mt. Tun-

nel Cemetery celebrates its 4th

year honoring Elizabethtown

Area veterans & supporting Wreaths Across

America Day. To sponsor a wreath for a specific

veteran, for a veteran at Mt. Tunnel, or another

local cemetery , contact Marci Bahn (717) 475-

6835, marciebahn@gmail.com,

or .WreathsAcrossAmerica.org

To the Members of Christ Lu-

theran,

On Sunday, August 23, we

were visiting your church with

our son, daughter-in-law, and

granddaughter, Scott, Missy,

and Morgan Little. Scott was

reading the prayer when he

fainted. We were all in shock.

We want to say thanks for the

way everyone came up to help

all of us. First of all, Scott.

But then to help comfort

Missy, Morgan, and us. We

appreciate your caring church.

Brad and Barb Little

November 4th

Christ Lutheran,

What a family to be part of!

The beautiful flowers were a

bright spot each day. Visits

and prayers were much appre-

ciated, aid to receive the Sacra-

ment while unable to be in

church was wonderful.

Thank you,

Janet Burd

Thank you so much to Pastor

Domines, Emily, Charlie, and

all of Christ Lutheran for all

they did to make Pack 68’s

BBQ a success! We could not

have done this fundraiser

without the help selling tick-

ets, providing space & sup-

plies, and help delivering left-

over chickens to those in need.

Of course, we also thank those

who purchased BBQ’s! All of

us in Pack 68 are grateful for

the support of Christ Lutheran

Church!

Thank you !

Sue McDonald

Christ Evangelical Lutheran

Church,

On behalf of the Elizabethtown

Fire Department volunteers,

thank you for your generous

donation of $750.00. We de-

pend upon donations, such as

yours, to meet our operational

expenses each year. It is only

thru the continued support of

our community that we can

continue to provide emergency

services. Thank you for your

support!

Sincerely,

J. Marc Hershey

Treasurer

EFD74

Brothers & Sisters in Christ,

Thank you so much for the

prayers, cards, and flowers.

A very special thank you

to Pastor Domines for his vis-

its, encouraging words, and

prayers. I am back to good

health, thanks be to God!

Blessings,

Carol Kishbaugh

September 28, 2015

Dear Christ Lutheran Church,

Thank you for your recent

gift of $185.00 to support the

ministry of the Evangelical

Lutheran Church in America

(ELCA) through ELCA good

gifts.

With your help, the ELCA

is sharing the gospel, starting

new congregations, preparing

leaders, working to overcome

malaria, fighting hunger and

so much more. Your gifts are

truly transforming lives.

Together, we do more than

we ever could alone. With our

hands, we do God’s work of re-

storing and reconciling commu-

nities in Jesus Christ’s name

throughout the world. Thank

you for your partnership. And

thanks, again, for your gener-

ous support. It is deeply ap-

preciated.

In Christ,

Christina Jackson-Skelton

Executive Director, Mission

Advancement

ELCA

Christ Lutheran Church,

I just wanted to take the

time to thank whoever made

those amazing cookies. Unfor-

tunately they are all gone now

because my roommates seemed

to like them as well. That was

an awesome surprise so thank

you for thinking of me!

Sincerely,

Ryan Kishbaugh

Notes of Appreciation

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December Baptisms and Birthdays

Lori Flick 12/1

Andrew Goodman 12/1

Betty Hoehn 12/1

Roland Snyder 12/2

Doris Ober 12/4

Hailey Baum 12/6

Dennis Brown 12/7

Doris Gutshall 12/7

Mason Baum 12/8

Ryan Baum 12/9

Carol Faiola 12/9

Betty Herr 12/9

Jean Malone 12/10

Helga Dieffenbach 12/11

Derek Flick 12/11

Quinn Gingrich 12/11

Gregg Hitz Jr. 12/12

Richard Marshall 12/12

Jean Peck 12/14

Doris Ecklund 12/15

Thomas Shaud 12/15

Ronald Shubert 12/15

Patricia Dupes 12/16

Jay Stauffer 12/16

Denny Yaider, Jr. 12/16

Cathy Krall 12/17

Albert Domines III 12/19

Bonnie Walmer 12/19

William Ayres 12/20

Amy Duffitt 12/20

Ryan Duh 12/20

Suzanne Good 12/20

Joan Ressel 12/22

Michael Wynne 12/22

Connar Beck 12/23

Michael Hensel 12/24

Owen Brown 12/25

Harold Dovey 12/26

Don Good 12/26

Tad Kuntz 12/28

Karen Wynne 12/28

Ryan Risser 12/30

Suzanne Lloyd 12/1

Jeannette Thomas 12/1

Brian Cozzens 12/4

Madeline Pelna 12/4

Joan Leedom 12/7

Abbegayle Lutz 12/7

Rosemarie Snyder 12/8

Sarah Brill 12/11

Donna Williams 12/12

Robert Gingrich 12/13

Patricia Mantey 12/14

Tyler Bixler 12/15

Ross Buettner 12/15

Albert Hoehn 12/19

Kathryn Szymanski 12/19

Dianna Kishbaugh 12/21

Betty Hoehn 12/24

Virginia Moyer 12/24

Joanne Hariu 12/25

Gregory Gobrecht 12/28

Emma Brill 12/29

Emma Buettner 12/29

Robert Gingrich 12/29

Ann Marie Prosser 12/29

Derrick McDonald 12/31

Those in need of healing

Bruce Dovey

Allen Moyer

Carol Reed

Jay Stauffer

Terry Way

Robert Wieder

Mike Wynne

Ruth Warburton

Carol Graden

Robert Baker

Patrica Winovich

Carol Lebo

Duke Long

Janet Burd

Charles Fuhrman

Christine Garber

Rosemary Killian

Marjorie Reichert

Dolores Cutman

Barney Myer

Michelle Cullin

Joan Klingerman

Brenda Davis

Mary (Fry) Sonntag

Al Wren

Geraldine Werner

Deployed Military

Tom Sites

In their Homes

Doris Bitting

Tim Bitting

Pauline Bodman(FL)

Alma Brockhouse

Stanleyetta Longenecker(MI)

Ruby Nauman

Viola Raetz

At the Masonic Village

Bill Atherton Roosevelt Bldg. 3rd fl

Laura Dunkelberger Washington Bldg. 4th fl

Russell Fehr Buchanan Apts #2122

Tess Fetter Franklin Bldg. 3rd fl #3981

Bette Fischer Louis Eisenlohr Apts #264

Joan Mezoff Washington Bldg. 4th fl

Janis Sloka Washington Bldg. 4th fl

Rosemarie Snyder Washington Bldg. 4th fl #4974

Dolores Watson Roosevelt Bldg, 4th fl

Forrest Watson Roosevelt Bldg, 4th fl

At Other Facilities

Doris Gutshall Manor Care, Elizabethtown

Doris Koppenhaver Frey Village, Middletown

Joan Puchaty Moravian Manor, Lititz

Brentwood Shunk St. John’s Herr Estate, Columbia

Dottie Sipling St. Anne’s Retirement Community,

Columbia

Joan Rios Hamilton Arms Center, Lancaster

Jay & Bonnie Walmer Luther Acres

Birth

Lincoln Oliver Horst November 3, 2015

Son of Megan and Jeff Horst

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December 22 December 10

Albert Rhen

Jay Snyder

Beatrice Troutman

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HELP WANTED

Recording Secretary

Church council is looking for

someone to take minutes at its

monthly meeting, which is held

the second Monday of each

month.

This person would serve in a

non-voting capacity and be re-

sponsible for taking minutes,

reading them back for approval

at the conclusion of the

meeting and submitting them for

publication in The Courier.

If you are interested in serving in

this capacity, please call the

church office at (717) 367-2786.

Flower Presenter Information Gift

Giving of

Poinsettia plants will be purchased from the

funds received and delivered to our shut-ins and

members of concern. Monies received in excess of

the cost of the plants will be donated to the Mid-

dle Eastern Europe Refugee Crisis through the

ELCA Disaster Relief Fund. Contributions of

cash or checks (payable to Christ Lutheran

Church) must be received by Friday, December

18. In Memory, In Honor , or Thankoffering

options are available. Please see Bulletin insert.

Delivery Volunteers are needed,

sign up is in the narthex or scan the

QR Code..

ALTAR VASES These flowers will be given to our sick and/or

shut-in members and will be ordered by the

church with your $50 donation.

(new price effective 1/1/2016)

LECTERN AND PULPIT FLOWERS Please contact the florist of your choice to

order. You may take these flowers after

services are complete

Sign Up in the Narthex

HELP WANTED

Altar Guild

The Altar Guild is responsible for the

preparation of the Altar for worship each

week. Altar preparation includes changing

the paraments according to the church

year. New members are welcome and training will be pro-

vided.

We are especially in need of persons who can launder the com-

munion linens.

Contact the church office 717-367-2786.

Inclement Weather If the Elizabethtown Area School Dis-

trict cancels school, then all meet-

ings/events for that day are cancelled.

Cancelations will be posted on:

Youth events will also post to Twitter, and email

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Council Meeting Minutes

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Meeting Date Monday, November 9, 2015

Members in Attendance: Theia Hofstetter, John

Emrick, Barb Eberly, Ken Burd, Tom Campbell,

Bonnie Bibleheimer, Ted Willoughby, Harold Kris-

tensen, Scott Little, Pastor Domines.

Members Absent: Hannah Kuntz

Guests

I Call to order/Devotions

Meeting was called to order at 7:08, led in de-

votions and prayer by Pastor Domines:

“Thanksgiving”, 1st Thessalonians 3:9

II Congregational Comment

none

III Committee Reports

•Youth Report No report

•Finance Committee

Approval of Bills: Harold Kristensen made a mo-

tion to approve the check register for the month of

October in the amount of $41,362.29, seconded by

Scott Little. Motion carries unanimously.

Approval of monthly Financial Reports: Harold

Kristensen made a motion to approve the financial

report for October 2015, seconded by Ken Burd.

Motion carries unanimously.

Ken Burd made a motion to accept Benevolence for

2016 as follows, seconded by John Emrick: total of

$15,943 (increase of $4,943 over the 2015 distribu-

tions) to keep the 2015 Benevolence the same and

add: $1,000 to the Hamer Missionary family

heading to Tanzania,$1,200 to House of David

($100/month, all area Churches contributing $100/

month to maintain apartment for families in transi-

tion),$1,000 toward the Homeless Initiative (at St.

Paul’s), Leave $1,743 to be available for contingen-

cies (currently unknown or no-planned-yet benevo-

lence needs that may arise during the year). Mo-

tion carries unanimously,

•Parish Life Committee (Fellowship, Stew-

ardship, Evangelism)

Fellowship Met 11/3

Breakfast for planning New Year’s Eve celebration

Saturday 11/14/2015 at 8 AM.

Christmas Cookie Bake Sunday December 20, 2015.

25 people have committed to baking, anticipate ap-

proximately ~129 dozen cookies.

Next meeting Thursday, December 3 @ The Bible-

heimers

Evangelism

Met on Saturday, November 7th, 8 am at Three

Loaves Café. Re-writing paragraph/description to be

inserted into the by-laws:

C13.07.05 There shall be a committee on

Evangelism for the proclamation of the Gospel. This

committee shall encourage and lead all members of

the congregation in continuous intentional ministry

to one another, our community and beyond, inviting

them into a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Anticipate next meeting to be held on a Saturday in

January 2016, date to be announced.

Stewardship: anticipate meeting before the

end of the year (with new Council members), possibly

a monthly update in the Courier, use of Thrivent Ac-

tion Team/$$ to cover budgeted activities.

•Worship Committee

Next Meeting January 12, 2016

•Property Committee

Front entrance project is underway, anticipating com-

pletion mid-December

No Property committee meeting November 2015.

Use of Property: no property requests

•Social Ministry (Benevolence, Health & Well-

ness): No report

•Christian Education Committee met

10/15/2015

Sunday School Teacher needed for Winter Term

(starts 11/29/2015)

Fair Trade Event Held 11/8/2015, over $1,000 sales.

$1,400 for Good Gifts. Food items left over from Fair

Trade will be for sale in the Parlor.

Advent/St. Nicholas Workshop to be held Saturday

Dec 5. Multigenerational event. Lunch at 12:00;

Story of St. Nicholas at 12:45; 1:00 Workshop (Adults

with Pastor, Kids with Celia); 2:30 Cookies and Cocoa

Lenten: Follow the Savior Pancake dinner Tuesday

February 9, 2016 New Year’s Eve: 3-7pm, see Fellow-

ship Committee.

Next Meeting Thursday November 12, 2015. 6:30 pm

in the Parlor

•Policies & Procedures: Constitutional revisions will

need to go through Policies and Procedures, once

drafted. Discuss revisions in draft form December

2015 (pull Committees out of Constitution and move

them to the Bylaws and Change in spending allowed

by Council), to be presented to the Congregation at

the Winter meeting February 2016.

• Child/Parishioner/Staff Protection Committee:

No meeting

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Financial Statement October YTD

Income $32,815 $352,889

Expenses $38,070 $382,220

Net Income(Deficit) $(5,255) $(29,331)

IV Old Business

Constitutional revisions are to be presented to the

Congregation at the Winter Meeting (February

2016). For the December Council meeting the fol-

lowing committees will need to present their revi-

sions (A clear vision statement): Finance, Fellow-

ship, Stewardship, Worship, Social Ministry,

Christian Education, Child/Parishioner/Staff Pro-

tection, Long Range Planning ( Property and

Evangelism have presented their updates/

revisions), to the Secretary by 12/1/2015. Revi-

sions/updates will be forwarded to Policies/

Procedures for review and presented to Council for

approval at the December 2015 Council meeting.

Change in spending limit of Council

Quorum: education to the Congregation re: the

importance of a Quorum (the need for active par-

ticipation of voting members) for decision meeting.

Congregation Meeting Sunday November 15,

2015.

V New Business

Nominating Committee presented the slate of can-

didates for Council elections (2016): Barb An-

drews, Jeff Beck, Sally Shope and Pam Wolge-

muth. Council is looking for a non-Council mem-

ber to serve as recording Secretary to record min-

utes beginning to 2016.

Scott Little made a motion that Ron Schubert be

appointed to complete the term vacated by Mike

Wynne’s resignation , seconded by Barb Eberly.

Motion carries unanimously.

Reminders:

Bank Tellers for December Bonnie Bibleheimer

and Scott Little

Next meeting December 14, 2015, 7:00 PM

VI Pastor’s Report

VII Approval of Minutes

The minutes were read back. Harold Kirstensen

made a Motion to accept the minutes at read, sec-

onded by Scott little. Motion carries unanimously.

VII Motion to Adjourn

Scott Little made a motion to adjourn, seconded by

John Emrick. Motion carries unanimously. Meet-

ing was adjourned at 9:54 PM

Congregational Meeting November 15, 2015 The meeting was called to order at 1:07pm. Led in

devotions and prayer by Pastor Domines.

A quorum was determined to be present.

1. Approval of 2016 proposed budget. Harold

Kristensen made a motion to accept the 2016 budget as

proposed, seconded by Scott Little. Harold Kristensen

presented the 2016 budget to those present. The motion

carries unanimously.

2. Election of Congregational Council members. Scott

Little introduced the slate of candidates: Pam

Woglemuth, Jeff Beck, Barb Andrews, and Sally Schope.

The floor was opened for nominations, none heard. Scott

Little made a motion to close the nominations and the

Secretary cast the ballot, seconded by Phil Clark. Motion

carries unanimously. Council is looking someone to serve

as Secretary for Congregation Council. Thank-you to

outgoing Council members (bonnie Bibleheimer, Scott

Little, Harold Kristensen

3. Upcoming congregations meeting, February 7, 2016.

Voting on upcoming Constitutional changes, annual

committee reports, annual financial reports, election of

Synod Assembly representatives. If interested in more

information re: Synod Assembly, please contact someone

who has attended or speak to Council members.

4. Scott Little acknowledged staff for all of their

tremendous efforts, you are all appreciated.

5. Introduction of new staff members: Charlie

Schreiber’s position was advanced to full time status.

Emily Szymanski Office Manager and Michelle Pelna

Publications Manager.

6. LYO benefit (Chili/Mac-n-Cheese Cook-off) Total

$203.73 raised. Winners of the Cook-off: Chili-Dave

Pelna, Soup-Jen Risser, Mac-n-Cheese Emily Szmanski,

Bread Sue McDonald.

The minutes of the meeting were read back. Harold

Kristensen made a motion to approve the minutes as

read, seconded by Scott Little. Motion carries

unanimously.

Motion to adjourn Michelle Pelna, seconded by Scott

Little.

Benediction provided by Pastor Domines.

Respectfully submitting by,

Bonnie C. Bibleheimer

125 East High Street

Elizabethtown, PA 17022

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CHRIST EVANGELICAL L UTHERAN CHURCH

Congregational Council President/Theia Hofstetter; Vice-

President/Harold Kristensen; Secretary/Bonnie Bibleheimer;

Treasurer/Bonnie Balmer, John Emrick, Scott Little, Ken Burd,

Ted Willoughby, Tom Campbell, Barb Eberly, Ron Shubert,

Hannah Kuntz

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Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Church Office: 125 E. High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM to 3PM, Friday 9AM to 12PM

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Staff: The Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr. STS, Senior Pastor

The Rev. Frederick Keller, Pastoral Assistant

Deborah A. Dillane, Music Director

Emily Szymanski, Administrative Assistant

Charles D. Schreiber, Financial Manager

Phillip P. Clark, Facilities Manager

Colleen Sites, Director of Youth Ministry

Celia Domines, Director of Christian Education

Michelle Pelna, Publications Manager

Theresa E. Fetter, Music Director Emerita