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EAGLE’S WINGS

NEWSLETTER

MISSION STATEMENT

We are a community of Christians who, through God’s Word and Sacraments, are enabled

by the Holy Spirit to grow and serve Christ at home and in the world.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE SUMMER SCHEDULE: No Sunday School, Worship 9:00am

Volume 28, Number 7 JULY, 2017

Pastor Shawn M. Berkebile

atownpastor@comcast.net

Inside this issue Pastor’s Reflection ………………….........2

Commendation to Pastor Shawn...........3-4

Worship Services/Prayer Concerns…......5

Worship Participants………………….…...6

Birthdays……………………….……….…..7

St. John’s Happenings…..…….………..8-9

Youth & Family Ministry………...…....10-11

Community News……….……............12-14

Treasurer’s Report.…...……….………....15

Calendar………………………..……..…..16

Special points of interest: • Commendation to Pastor Shawn

Pg. 3 - 4

• Vacation Bible School Registration Form Pg. 11

100 E Water St

Abbottstown, PA 17301

717-259-0796

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Pastor’s Reflection….SYNOD ASSEMBLY RECAP

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Pastor Shawn received an award for Advocacy. A copy of the Commendation

is below. CONGRATULATIONS PASTOR SHAWN!!

Continued…..

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JULY 9

5th Sunday After Pentecost

Worship 9:00 a.m.

No Sunday School

REMEMBERING IN PRAYER:

Earl Altland, Deb Keeney, Stacey Riggs, Susan Klunk, Kris Spangler, Joanne Young, Kevin Shearer, Janet Heflin, Shirley Crawford, Fred Shilling, Kelly Williams, Nancy Kane, Mary Shaberly, Bradley Morelock (Uncle of Sue George), Annie Sharrer, Steve Holsopple, Donna Dressler, Daylin Bennet, Dorothy Jeffcoat (friend of Lorna Runk), Robert Myers (brother-in-law of Lisa Neiderer), Adam Jones (friend of Lisa Neiderer), Michele Trent, Bobbie Miller, Laurie Krebs (friend of Deb McEvers), Todd Sterner, Laverne Gross, Judy & Ralph Burgard, Steve Shellhamer, Richard Gaston (father-in-law of Chad George), Shirley Mummert, Jo Zwally, Tom

Womer, Nancy Niedererr, Betty Sharrer, Linda Sleeger, Kathy Seilhamer, Barbe Sharrer, Ryan Laughman, Marilyn Wallace and Deb McEvers.

.HOMEBOUND:

Geraldine Alleman, Erma Becker, Lena Breighner, Ethel Brownwell, Suzanne George, Gerald Hoffheins, Romaine Hoke, Miriam & Harold Huff, Raymond Keeney, Merle Linebaugh, Virginia Myers, Charles “Bill” Rodgers, Morgan Ruth and Lorraine Wildasin.

JULY 2

4th Sunday After Pentecost

Holy Communion

Worship 9:00 a.m.

No Sunday School

TOTAL ATTENDANCE FOR MAY WORSHIP SERVICES…496

JULY 16

6th Sunday After Pentecost

Holy Communion

Worship 9:00 a.m.

No Sunday School

JULY 30

8th Sunday After Pentecost

Holy Communion

Worship 9:00 a.m.

No Sunday School

JULY 23

7th Sunday After Pentecost

Worship 9:00 a.m.

No Sunday School

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ALTAR GUILD………………………………………………………..…….Karen Rodgers & Audrey Flickinger

OFFERING COUNTERS..............................................................Joan Sauter, Bonnie Staub & Margie Linebaugh

July 9

Head Usher………………………………………....Crystal Wilcox

Acolyte.……..……………….........................................Noah Kline

Lector…………………..…………......…...…….…….Jerry Lillich

Front Door Greeters……...………Jeanne Hoke & Eunice Mentzer

Elevator Greeter.………...…...……………...Jared & Peggy Tyson

Nursery Staff…………..…......Rachel Berkebile & Kelly Kirchner

Bulletin Folders……………………………..Larry & Janet Ellison

July 23

Head Usher ………………………………………..…Allison Lewis

Acolyte……..……….…..…....Danielle McIntire / Julianna Stewart

Lector………………..……...….....…..……………..…Jerry Lillich

Front Door Greeters…....…....………..…..…Gary & Joan Slonaker

Elevator Greeter.……….….....Dorothy Bonebrake & Bonnie Staub

Nursery Staff……………….…..…..Patty DeGroft & Lori McIntire

Bulletin Folders………………...Sandy Haverstick & Bonnie Staub

July 2 (Communion)

Head Usher / Communion Asst……….....Dean Garrett/ Bob Myers

Youth Communion Assistant……….……………………. OPEN

Acolyte.……..………………….........................................Ada Tello

Lector…………………..……………...………...Margie Linebaugh

Front Door Greeters……...….............................Earl & Ethel Swope

Elevator Greeter.………...…......………..…Terry & Karen Rodgers

Nursery Staff………..………………….Robin Hoff & Linda Boyer

Bulletin Folders……………….……………………...Bonnie Staub

DEADLINE for AUGUST 2017 Eagles Wings

is Sunday, July 16th

It is very important that articles of special programs, events, fundraisers, etc. are submitted

to the church office. Thank you!!

July 30 (Communion)

Head Usher/Communion Asst……....Dean Garrett / Linda Meckley

Youth Communion Assistant……….…………………….Sara Wilt

Acolyte……..……….…..…..………………………Alexis Cutshall

Lector………………..……...….....…..……………Vicki Crawford

Front Door Greeters…....………….............................Deb McEvers

Elevator Greeter.……….…..…………….…..Larry & Janet Ellison

Nursery Staff……………………....…Lisa Wilt & Tammy Cutshall

Bulletin Folders………………........................Janet & Larry Ellison

July 16 (Communion)

Head Usher / Communion Assist....Allison Lewis / Shawn Mitchell

Youth Communion Assistant……..….….…..................... OPEN

Acolyte……..……….…..…..………………………..Owen Wilcox

Lector………………..……...….....…..…………...…...Sean Colgan

Front Door Greeters…....…....……..…..…Richard & Barbe Sharrer

Elevator Greeter.……….…..…....................................Bonnie Staub

Nursery Staff………………….Crystal Wilcox & Leslie Linebaugh

Bulletin Folders…………………...……..Deb Kelly & Lorna Runk

OFFICE HOURS Pastor Shawn will be on Vacation the week of June 28th—July 4th. The office will be open

during normal hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Pastor Shawn will be at Chautauqua Institution the week of July 9th—July 15th. The office

will be open during normal hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Donna King will be on Vacation the week of July 16th—22nd. The office will be open

during this week on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am—12pm.

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John Jones July 1

Makenna Hersh July 2

Brett Emig July 3

Sandra Wilt July 3

Emily Mitchell July 7

Doug Balko July 8

Wayne Rodgers July 8

Ireland McEvers July 9

Salem Neiderer July 9

Ethel Swope July 9

Richard Becker July 11

Ajay Fuhrman July 11

Mya Cole July 12

Lily Shafer July 13

Beverly Strack July 14

Richard Boyer July 15

Barbara Sharrer July 15

Donald Keeney July 17

Brayden Safley July 17

Bonnie Laughman July 19

Brent Auchey July 21

Steve Smith July 21

Jennifer Young July 21

Shawn Berkebile July 23

Courtney Boyer July 24

Debra McEvers July 24

Arie Fuhrman July 25

Colten Mackey July 25

Laila Emig July 26

Cynthia Stambaugh July 27

Amanda Wentland July 28

Timothy Groft July 31

*Denotes Homebound Member

Dear Pastor Shawn,

Thank you so much for the beautiful funeral service for Rosella. The family found it very heartwarming, comforting and peaceful. Thanks for your prayers and Pastoral Care during this difficult time of sorrow.

Faith, Love, Hope Lori & Roy Slothour, George Slothour, Georgia & Darwin Weibley

Dear Bonnie & Fellowship Committee,

Thank you so much for the beautiful luncheon. Everything was perfect and the food tasted delicious. Thanks again to our church family & friends for all their help setting up and preparing the food provided. Greatly appreciated.

Faith, Love, Hope Lori & Roy Slothour, George Slothour, Georgia & Darwin Weibley

Dear Church family,

Thank you so much for the beautiful sympathy cards and prayers during this difficult time of sorrow. Each card brought us comfort and peace to our family. You kid expression of sympathy is gratefully acknowledged and deeply appreciated. Hug your loved ones today and let them know you love them.

In Friendship & Love, Lori & Roy Slothour

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“Good News & Brews”

“Good News & Brews” is a partnership ministry between St. John’s and

Trinity in East Berlin. We will gather on the fourth Tuesday of each month at

the Altland House for conversation; a time to be social, drink wine or beer

and eat some dinner, if you wish. The pastors will share the Good News and

a topic for conversation. Join us on Tuesday, July 25th for our next gathering.

Please invite a friend.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers will be needed throughout the summer (June through August) to care for

the community garden. Jobs include weeding, watering, and harvesting. Look out for

the sign-up sheet located in the Fellowship Hall to express interest and times

available. Please call Audrey Flickinger at 259-9211 if you have any questions or are

interested in helping during the summer.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDING GOAL:

NARTHEX MODERNIZATION PROJECT (NMP)

As you enter and exit the church you will see some changes being made over the

next few months to the wooden doorways and East and West Vestibules (Narthex). The church unanimously agreed to spend $65,000.00 to complete the renewal

project, which includes a 3% interest payment for the money borrowed from the Touch of Grace Fund. To date we have received $32,594 designated for this project. All money designated on church envelopes for Capital Improvement will

go toward this project. Thank you for your generosity, to date, toward our renewal effort. The Property Planning Committee looks forward to getting the project underway.

The congregation said goodbye to seminarian AJ Houseman at

our annual outdoor worship service and brunch. To honor her

time with us, the church pledged $1,000.00 to the ELCA Fund

for Leaders Scholarship through our 2018 Endowment Gift. The

ELCA Fund for Leaders (FFL) helps to raise up and financially

support students studying at ELCA seminaries who have

demonstrated outstanding leadership potential and exceptional

gifts for ministry. The vision is to one day support every candidate

for rostered ministry with a full-tuition scholarship to an ELCA seminary, to empower and enable

our leaders to serve as the church needs and the Holy Spirit leads. Thank you St. John’s for helping

make this vision a possibility with your continued support to our Endowment Fund.

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Sunday, September

24th

1pm Shot Gun Start

Sign up in the Fellowship

Hall. Registration and

Payment must be received

by Sunday,

September 18th, 2017.

Join us for a family friendly

round of golf and time of

fellowship. More details in the

Fellowship Hall or church office.

St. John’s Annual Golf Outing

Bridges Golf Club

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Part-time Employment Opportunity- Director of Christian Ed St. John’s is creating a new part-time position to help with Christian Education

and Faith Formation. For many years our congregation has relied on volunteers to

plan, create and teach our children and adults, doing everything from start to

finish. The Christian Education committee has struggled to find volunteers willing to take on a

job that requires so much time and planning. Therefore, we are looking in a new direction, and are

excited about hiring someone to take on the responsibilities of Director of Christian

Education and Faith Formation. To view the full job description, please go to the website or click

here. For additional information, please contact Pastor Shawn Berkebile at 717-259-0796 or

atownpastor@comcast.net.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

GALACTIC STARVEYORS

JULY 19, 2017 9:00am to 3:00pm

REGISTRATION FORMS ON PAGE 11 OF

NEWSLETTER AND ON THE BULLETIN

BOARD IN FELLOWSHIP HALL

National Youth Gathering A sign-up sheet is now located on the Youth Bulletin Board to assemble our

group for the 2018 National Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas. The dates

to block off are June 25th through July 2

nd, 2018. You do not need to be 100%

committed, currently we are trying to build the group early on for cost

projections and travel expenses. Please join us for a planning meeting on

Sunday, July 16th, 2017 if you are interested or if you’ve already signed up.

Later in the summer a final sign up deadline will be provided and a deposit

will be required for registration. More details and information can be obtained

by contacting Pastor Shawn.

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Who may pick up your child at the end of our VBS day?

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Abbottstown/ East Berlin

Reformation Commemoration Scheduled Events

JULY 9th @ 4:00pm

Reformation Hymn Festival : Singing Salvation’s Story Together

This event will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church, East Berlin, PA.

Guest Organist: Stephen P. Folkemer

Enjoy a night of beautiful hymns sung by participating congregations and by those in attendance.

(If interested in singing with the combined choir, please contact your church music leader)

September 27th @ 6:30pm

Reformation Panel Discussion:

The Reformation: As It Was In The Beginning, Is Now...And What Shall Be?

This event will take place at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Abbottstown PA.

Theme: In this panel discussion, learn from both the Catholic and Lutheran perspectives about what happened at the Reformation 500 years ago. What was interaction like between Christians of these two churches back then? What has it been like in more recent decades? And what does the future

hold for Christian unity?

Guest panelists: Rev. Dr. Maria Erling (Professor of Modern Church History and Global Missions, and Director of Ministry in Practice at United Lutheran Seminary) and Rev. James Lease (Pastor, St.

Joseph Parish, Danville and Director of the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs for the Diocese of Harrisburg)

November 14th @ 6:00pm German Feast & Hymn Sing

This event will take place at The Altland House, Abbottstown, PA

Enjoy a night of great food and classic hymns. A dinner special will feature German cuisine and select drinks will be on the house. We come together on this night to have a good time, sing or listen

to our favorite hymns and enjoy each others company.

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RUTH’S HARVEST

Ruth’s Harvest is a Backpack Ministry in our community. Donations need to be individual servings and individually wrapped. St. John’s Lutheran Church collects food for Hanover School District and Bermudian Springs Elementary. Please remember to purchase peanut-free products.

Donations will be collected all summer and should be dropped into appropriately marked bins on the stage of the Fellowship Hall.

SPECIAL NEEDS

RUTH’S HARVEST HANOVER RUTH’S HARVEST BERMUDIAN SPRINGS

Instant Oatmeal & Pop Tarts Beefaroni or Lasagna, Pudding Cups, & Goldfish Crackers Packing July 26, 10am

ABBOTTSTOWN/EAST BERLIN FOOD PANTRY

On June 7th, 98 households were

served at the Pantry; which included a total

of 283 individuals.

Volunteers Needed: Anyone is welcome to come and volunteer at the Abbottstown / East Berlin Food Pantry. The Pantry is open every first Wednesday of the month from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, East Berlin.

Simply show up or sign up at www.volunteersignup.org/TWLLT

The grocery cart located in the elevator lobby is available for monthly donations. Nonperishable food and assorted canned goods are always needed.

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Envelope - Special Designated Giving for July:

______________________________________ During the month of July, the Special Designation on your

envelope will go to the ELCA World Hunger.

It is our hope that gifts designated to “Special Designation” in

July go above and beyond someone’s regular giving to the

general fund.

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JULY SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

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Holy Communion Food Pantry Al-Anon

Pastor Shawn 2-6pm 9am—12pm

Worship 9:00am vacation AA

Al-Anon 7pm

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Worship 9:00am

Fred Shilling

Supply Pastor No Council Mtg. AA

Al-Anon 7pm

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Holy Communion VACATION

Worship 9:00am BIBLE

SCHOOL

Gathering AA

Planning Mtg Al-Anon 7pm

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Ruth’s Harvest

East Berlin

Worship 9:00am Packing 10am

AA

Good News Al-Anon 7pm

& Brews 6:30pm

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Holy Communion

Worship 9:00am

——————- PASTOR SHAWN OUT OF OFFICE—CHAUTAUQUA ——————-

———————— DONNA KING OUT OF OFFICE—VACATION ———————-