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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 WINTER SCHEDULE:

Sunday School 9:15 am, Worship 10:30am

Volume 29, Number 2 FEBRUARY, 2018

Pastor Shawn M. Berkebile

atownpastor@comcast.net

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

Worship Services…..................................3

Mid-Week Lenten Services……………….4

Worship Participants……………………....5

Youth & Family Ministry………...…..........6

Education………..…………….……….…..8

Donations Needed…………………..…….9

Community News……….……...........10-11

Prayer Concerns/Birthdays..….………...12

Treasurer’s Report………….…………….13 Calendar………………………..……..…..14

Special points of interest:

Laundry Love, Pg. 3

Easter Flower Order Form Pg.7

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Abbottstown, PA 17301

717-259-0796

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Pastor’s Reflection….Ash Wednesday-Love; Easter-Got Ya!

You might find yourself a little puzzled as you stare into the eyes of your beloved on Valentine’s Day and a smudge of ash is on their forehead. And a prank or two could infiltrate Easter Egg hunts and Easter worship. For you see, this year, Ash Wednesday falls on Feb. 14, Valentine's Day. And Easter is on April 1, also known as April Fools'

Day. It's a quirky calendar coincidence that hasn't happened in decades and one that I don’t think we can ignore.

Ash Wednesday is the start of our Lenten journey into the desert. Just like Jesus experienced the desert for 40 days and nights, we too practice this discipline. Most of us fearfully imagine the desert as a place where we will be left to our own thoughts, hungers, weaknesses and fears. If this were true, then despair would be inevitable. But with Jesus, the desert becomes a place where water and love is found. The days of Lent are focused on building a relationship with Jesus, praying with him, eating with him, learning new ways to love him. Therefore, Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday may be a perfect match. I hope you will join us as we place ashes on our heads remembering that God’s love is an eternal love.

If Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day make the perfect match, I think April Fools on Easter could be an even better combination. Just think, on Easter morning we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. That event alone is the biggest- Got ya, proclaimed through history and time. It is the best news ever been shared.

So I am pretty excited that these two dates carry some weight and significance, in both the secular and sacred. Come to St. John’s and experience the love shared to us, and come and experience the joy and incredible act of God, as we celebrate, He is Risen, He is Risen, Indeed. Alleluia. Come and join us!

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Shawn

Ash Wednesday Service

St. John’s will host an Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, February 14th at

7:00pm. This service will feature the imposition of ashes, reminding us of our mortality

and that each of us, marked with the cross of Christ, makes our way through Lent

longing for the baptismal waters of Easter, our spiritual rebirth.

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FEBRUARY 11

Transfiguration of Our Lord

Holy Communion

Sunday School 9:15 am

Worship 10:30 am

FEBRUARY 4

5th Sunday after Epiphany

Holy Communion

Sunday School 9:15 am

Worship 10:30 am

FEBRUARY 14

Ash Wednesday

Holy Communion

Evening Service

Worship 7:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 18

1st Sunday in Lent

Holy Communion

Sunday School 9:15 am

Worship 10:30 am

FEBRUARY 25

2nd Sunday in Lent

Sunday School 9:15 am

Worship 10:30 am

PAL LUNCH TEAM

The Hanover Area Council of Churches serves a hot meal 365

days a year to approximately 60 to 120 people. These meals are

lovingly made by membership congregation from all across the

area.

St. John’s Lutheran Church recently created a PAL Team and we

are scheduled to serve our next meal on March 2nd.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

If you are interested in joining our PAL team, please give Bev Strickler a call at 259-9878.

LAUNDRY LOVE

St. John's is forming a team for Laundry Love (LL).

On March 6th we will need volunteers to help wash

the clothes and bedding of individuals and/or

families living in poverty. We have permission to

operate out of the Laundry Mat in the Kennies Shopping Plaza in Spring Grove. If you are

interested in joining our team please contact the office 717-259-0796 or contact Lisa

Wildasin at 717-451-3909. Lisa is serving as our coordinator. We already have funds to offer

this service to our community, we now need volunteers to help so that we can offer this

opportunity once a month.

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Mid-Week Lenten Services

Theme: “A Lenten Journey to the Easter Vigil”

Each week we will gather as a community and share a meal and a time of worship together. The

host church serves a soup and sandwich lunch and the pastors share the responsibility of

preaching and presiding over worship. This is a wonderful opportunity to join friends, share a

meal, and reflect on the meaning of lent in the middle of the week.

February 21st (12pm to 1pm)

Location: Zwingli UCC

403 W King St.

East Berlin, PA 17316

Topic: Creation

Preacher: Rev. Shawn Berkebile

February 28th (12pm to 1pm)

Location: Immaculate Heart of Mary

6084 West Canal Road

Abbottstown, PA 17301

Topic: Flood

Preacher: Reverend Aaron Smith

March 7th (12pm to 1pm)

Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church

100 E Water St.

Abbottstown, Pa 17301

Topic: Deliverance at the Red Sea

Preacher: Rev. Tim Marcoe

March 14th (12pm to 1pm)

Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church

100 E Water St.

Abbottstown, Pa 17301

Topic: Salvation Freely Offered to All

Preacher: Rev. Julie Beall

March 21st (12pm to 1pm)

Location: Trinity

W King St.

East Berlin, PA 17316

Topic: Deliverance from the Fiery Furnace

Preacher: Sister Rosanne Karmazin

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ALTAR GUILD………………………………………………………..…………...Denise Sauter & Bonnie Staub

OFFERING COUNTERS........................................................Dan Wildasin, Bonnie Staub , Jared & Peggy Tyson

February 18 (Communion) 1st Sunday in Lent

Head Usher /Comm Asst….Dennis Strickler/Linda Meckley

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

Acolyte.……..……………………………Andrew Berkebile

Lector…………………..………..………...Kathy Seilhamer

Front Door Greeters……...…..Shannon & Jennifer McEvers

Elevator Greeter.………..….…...Donald & Darlene Rodgers

Nursery Staff………..….…………………………….OPEN

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

February 4 (Communion) 5th Sunday after Epiphany

Head Usher /Communion Asst…..Dean Garrett / Jerry Lillich

Youth Communion Assistant……....……...…Matthew Tyson

Acolyte.……..……...…………………………..Autumn Cole

Lector…………………………...…………………..Sara Wilt

Front Door Greeters………...................Larry & Janet Ellison

Elevator Greeter.……….……..William & Sandra Haverstick

Nursery Staff………..………….Lori McIntire /Deb McEvers

Bulletin Folders……..…...Carolyn Holsopple & Arlene Moul

February 11 (Communion) Transfiguration of Our Lord

Head Usher /Comm. Asst,,,,,,,,Dennis Strickler/Lori McIntire

Youth Communion Assistant……....…………....Ricky Staub

Acolyte.……..……………......................Nickolas Laughman

Lector…………………..…........…...…………..Jared Tyson

Front Door Greeters…………………Richard & Holly Staub

Elevator Greeter.…………………Shirley & Dawn Crawford

Nursery Staff………...………………....Amy & Sean Colgan

Bulletin Folders…….....…...Bonnie Staub & Eunice Mentzer

February 25 2nd Sunday in Lent

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

Acolyte.……..………………….........................Evan Wilcox

Lector…………………..………..……………Terry Rodgers

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

Elevator Greeter.………..…………….Larry & Mary LaRue

Nursery Staff………..….……...Brenda & Glenda Hoffheins

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

February 14 (Communion) Ash Wednesday

Head Usher /Communion Asst…Lori McIntire /Larry Ellison

Youth Communion Assistant……....……...Danielle McIntire

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

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

Front Door Greeters………...................Jared & Peggy Tyson

Elevator Greeter.……….…………..…………….James Hoff

We are thankful for our friends and family of St. Johns Congregation. thank you for your prayers, support and cards during the loss of our beloved son, brother and uncle, Bob Linebaugh.

Thank you to all the volunteers who organized, prepared the food and assisted during the Memorial Service and the reception.

Special thank you to Pastor Shawn for your visitations, comforting words, and support during this difficult time.

God has blessed us with wonderful friends and family and for this we are truly grateful.

May God Bless you all,

Ruth Linebaugh, Jim Linebaugh and Family (Jimmie, Tim, Kelly, Timberly, Kelby); Becky, Steve Young and Family

(Vicki, Rick, Julianna, Trenton, Colton Stewart – Brett, Jenn, Carter, Trinity Young)

Rose Linebaugh Family thanks you all for the many cards, prayers and support that we received in the loss of

our dearly loved husband, father and grandfather, Bob Linebaugh.

We are appreciative for the all the volunteers who helped before and during the memorial service. You all helped make a very difficult time easier.

Special thank you to Pastor Shawn for your support, prayers, visitations and memorial service.

May Gods Peace be with you all,

Rose, Shane, Amy, Stacey, Amy Rose, Colby, Avery,

Megan

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TOTAL ATTENDANCE FOR DECEMBER WORSHIP

SERVICES…946

CHRISTMAS EVE/DAY SERVICES...376

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING Please bring in your donations of Soup, Canned Goods, Condiments

or monetary donations through February 4th, 2018. Our goal is to

donate 1,000 pounds of food. Points are added as donations arrive.

We are in a friendly competition with the area congregations, so bring

your donations today!

SEND YOUR KID TO CAMP THIS SUMMER

Camp Catalogs are available or check out information on the web.

Go to http://www.lutherancamping.org/summer/. Did you know that

St. John’s will help pay for camp? We have a camp scholarship fund

built into our budget. As a church, we want to send as many kids to

camp as possible and if someone in your family is interested in going

to a regular week of camp, please contact Rachel Berkebile

(Rachel.berkebile@gmail.com) who serves as our contact to the camp.

CONFIRMATION CAMP Confirmation camp will be held at Camp Nawakwa on Sunday, June 10th through

Friday, June 15th. Students going into 7th grade are eligible to attend and you are

able to attend for four consecutive years. This is an amazing ministry, one which St.

John’s places as a priority by paying for the entire week of camp. Many of our

youth return for several consecutive years at Confirmation Camp. See Pastor Shawn

for more information.

SUPER BOWL – SOUP SALE – FEBRUARY 4th

Our youth will have quarts of soup for sale on Sunday, February 4th. There

will be a variety to choose from. All soup will be sold for $5.00 a quart.

Proceeds will benefit the Youth Fundraising Account and the Abbottstown/

East Berlin Food Pantry.

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Once again, we are offering a selection of Easter plants in random, assorted colors. Please indicate your choice and the presentation as you wish it to appear in the Bulletin. Place payment and this order form in an envelope, mark it to the attention of Sally Grim, and place it in the offering plate or give it to Sally.

PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER FLOWER.

WHITE LILIES - $10.00 ______ HYACINTHS - $10.00_______

TULIPS - $10.00 __________ MUMS - $10.00___________

In honor of___________________________________________

In memory of________________________________________

Presented by ________________________________________

*OR GIFT TO WORLD HUNGER - AMOUNT $_______________

In honor of__________________________________________

In memory of________________________________________

Presented by ________________________________________

Offering Envelope Name or Number #_____________________

DEADLINE FOR TURNING IN ORDERS AND PAYMENT IS

SUNDAY, MARCH 4th

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THE WIRED WORD

All high school age youth and adults are

invited to engage in topics from current

events using a curriculum developed by The

Wired Word. This class will take place on the

2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday of the month. Join our lay leaders on these Sundays in the

conference room and see if this class sparks your interest.

Confirmation for the Congregation

On Sunday, February 4th we will gather in the Fellowship Hall for another educational

opportunity when our confirmation class will be open to the congregation. Our class will

focus on being called to serve and love.

Lenten Devotional: “you are the way”

“you are the way” will serve as our daily Lenten devotional. Many

members in our congregation like the daily ritual and this offering will

help our congregation reflect on how Jesus describes himself with a

series of “I am” statements: “I am the light of the world,” “I am the good

shepherd,” “I AM,” and so on. This beautiful, full-color devotional

explores one or more “I am” sayings of Jesus during each week in

Lent. The devotional can be picked up in the Fellowship Hall.

Dinner Church - Second Sunday of the Month

Date: February, 11th 2018

Where: New Hope’s Hanover Center (135 Baltimore St)

Time: 5pm to 7:00pm

What: Join St. John’s - Abbottstown, St. James - Gettysburg

and Bendersville Lutheran Parish as we gather together, have a

'camp-style' worship with some discussion time, and family

dinner! To make this a success, please bring a covered dish to

share, if you are able. We'll see you there!

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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 should be dropped into appropriately marked bins on the stage of the Fellowship

Hall.

SPECIAL NEEDS

RUTH’S HARVEST HANOVER

OATMEAL & POPTARTS

Packing February 22 @ 9AM

RUTH’S HARVEST BERMUDIAN SPRINGS

BEFFERONI & PUDDING CUPS Packing February 21 @ 10AM

ABBOTTSTOWN/EAST BERLIN FOOD

PANTRY

On January 3rd, 96 households were served at the Pantry; which included a

total of 269 individuals.

Donate your time—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. Our next date is Feb. 7th.

Simply show up or sign up at www.volunteersignup.org/JFP8E

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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ARE YOU A CUSTOMER OF AERO ENERGY?

We’ve received our first check from Aero Energy. Thank you to all who are participating! Please contact Donna in the office for more information on

how you can help donate to St. John’s just by making your propane/oil payment.

HOSPITAL ADMITTANCE

If you or a loved one is admitted to the Hospital, please be sure to identify St.

John’s, in Abbottstown, as your congregation. According to HIPAA

regulations, if you provide this information to the Hospital, they will notify us

of your admittance. Thank You!

FOR YOUR INFORMATION…

• St. John’s has a Library, located in the conference room in the Education/Office Building. Members are encouraged to borrow books, supply books to be borrowed, and donate to

the library.

• The Community Aide bin in the parking lot is there for us to donate clothing items for the

needy. St. John’s receives a small donation per pound from Community Aide.

Date: Saturday, March 24, 2018

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Conference Center at Penn State York

1031 Edgecomb Ave., York, PA 17403

Target Audience: For adults at-risk for or diagnosed with Diabetes and their families

Cost: FREE!

Speaker: Dr. Renu Joshi, Vice President, Chronic Disease Population Health Management, Medical Director Endocrinology Chairperson, Diabetes Clinical Initiative

UPMC Pinnacle

For more info, please contact Amber at 717-456-0565 or email ykdiabetescoalition@gmail.com.

• Door prizes, free food

• Free glucose, cholesterol, BMI, A1C, and balance testing

• Community resources and vendors

• Expo made possible by the Diabetes Coalition of York County and a grant received by York County Community Foundation’s Embracing Aging

• Transportation to and from the Expo to be announced

1st Annual Diabetes Expo

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REMEMBERING IN PRAYER:

Earl Altland, Deb Keeney, Stacey Riggs, Susan Klunk, Kris Spangler, Joanne Young, Kevin Shearer, Janet Heflin, Shirley Crawford, Kelly Williams, Nancy Kane, Laura Franze, Tammy Warner, Thomas Niedererr, Mary Shaberly, 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, Todd Sterner, Laverne Gross, Steve Shellhamer, Shirley Mummert, Jo Zwally, Tom Womer, Betty Sharrer, Linda Sleeger, Ryan Laughman, Frank George, Mary Fleming, the family of Charlene Atha, Nancy Zavilla,

Debbie Kelly, David Trent, Hector & Carmen Miranda (parents of Ivonne Gabrielson), MaryAnn Shriver, Marion Frock, Josh Williams, Sally McIntire, Diana Coons and Estella Goodall.

.HOMEBOUND:

Erma Becker, Lena Breighner, Ethel Brownwell, Suzanne George, Gerald Hoffheins, Romaine Hoke, Miriam & Harold Huff, Merle Linebaugh, Virginia Myers, Morgan Ruth and Lorraine Wildasin.

Clare Colgan February 1

Scott Hoff February 1

Emalee Stambaugh February 1

Ainsley Harmon February 2

*Merle Linebaugh February 3

Luke Sprenkle February 3

Joshua Rickrode February 4

Jillian Smith February 5

Tracey Mackey February 6

Judy Klunk February 7

Tom Linebaugh February 8

Liana Neiderer February 8

Heather Reeling February 9

Shania Garber February 9

Alexis Cutshall February 9

Pierce Luckenbaugh February 10

Miranda Sterner February 11

Lisa Hart February 12

Drew Myers February 12

Darcy Tyson February 13

Kelly Kirchner February 15

Peggy Tyson February 15

Sandy Haverstick February 16

Carrie Henry February 16

Joan Sauter February 17

Liam Shafer February 17

Gary Landis February 18

Jared Roomsburg February 18

*Virginia Myers February 19

Aaron Weikert February 19

Starr Church February 20

Vicki Stewart February 20

Marc Emig February 21

Laila Mackey February 21

Peter Petrie February 21

Ethan Garrett February 23

Megan Bishard February 24

Harper Leese February 24

Delores Lillich February 25

Amy DeGroft February 26

Kelsie Linebaugh February 26

Kimberly Reichert February 26

Cody Boyer February 27

Nicole Valentine February 27

Quynn Menges February 27

Glenda Shrader February 28

*Denotes Homebound Member

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Envelope - Special Designated Giving for February:

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

envelope will go to the Hanover Area Council of Churches.

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

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

general fund.

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FEBRUARY SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

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AA

Al-Anon 7pm

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Sunday School

9:15am Food Pantry

Worship 10:30am 2-6pm

Holy Communion

AA Confirmation for

Congregation Bell Choir 6:30pm Al-Anon 7pm

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Transfiguration Sunday School

9:15am

Worship 10:30am

Jr. Choir 8:45am

Wired Word ASH WEDNESDAY Al-Anon 7pm

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Sunday School 9:15am Ruth’s Harvest

Worship 10:30am East Berlin 10am

Holy Communion Packing

1st Sunday in Lent

Jr. Choir 8:45am Lenten Lunch AA

Wired Word Cemetery Mtg

7pm @ Zwingli 12pm Al-Anon 7pm

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9:15am Lenten Lunch

Worship 10:30am @ IHM 12pm

2nd Sunday in Lent

Wired Word Good News & Brews 6:30pm Bell Choir 6:30pm

Jr. Choir 8:45am