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www.hanoverareacouncilofchurches.org

COUNCIL NEWS —March 2016 P.O. Box 1561

136 Carlisle St.

Hanover, PA 17331

717-633-6353

FAX: 717-633-6219

Hanover Area Council of Churches One Body • One Spirit

Let me start by thanking everyone who supported the Changing Lives Shelter by

participating in or attending Hanover Has Talent on February 6th. A special thanks goes

out to Grace United Church of Christ and Acts of Kindness for sponsoring the 20 act

show and to Linda Smith who organizes and emcees the show (this year a week and a half

after knee replacement surgery). The show as always was so very good, with each

performer giving their all.

Hanover Cares House the Homeless Radio-Thon was also a success. We passed our

goal of $6,000.00 (pledged $6700.00). We are very grateful to all the sponsors, radio

personalities, performers, and speakers who made the 18 hours of programming a success

for Changing Lives Homeless Shelter and the Turning Point Interfaith Ministries

programs for the homeless. The talents of Bob Laughman , Rev. Dave Miller, Caleb

Stickles, James Papoutsis, Linda Huber, Rev. Brandon Grady, Ben Grady, Emily Cooke,

and Katelyn Gabler were a blessing to us with their musical offerings. It added so very

much to the program. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the listening audience.

This year has seen a blizzard and an arctic freeze and during that time Changing Lives

Shelter has housed 60 different people including 11 children. We thank everyone who has

helped meet the needs of those in difficult circumstances with clothing, coat, blanket, hat,

scarf, glove, and sock drives. Head-to-toe helping people stay warm and dry is very much

appreciated. The monetary gifts we receive help with the day-to-day operating costs of the

shelter and we consider that an enormous blessing.

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“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”

Jimi Hendrix, the electric guitarist of rock-n-roll fame, receives credit for this statement.

It breaks the stereotype of rock musicians who have Woodstock on their resumé. This

power of love statement sounds like its source would be a philosopher, a religious leader,

or a social activist rather than a rock-n-roll guitarist from the 1960s.

“Peace” is a word rich and deep with meaning. For Christians, we believe that peace

is a vital part of our identity, woven into the fabric of our lives by our Creator. Jesus

Christ makes it so and the Bible tells us this is so: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they

will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) Peace is also what we do. Jesus Christ

makes it so and the Bible tells us this is so: “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent

me, so I send you.” (John 20:21).

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March Special Needs

PAL

Tuna Helper

Dish Soap-Grease-cutting

Bleach

CLOTHING BANK

Diapers (size 5 & 6),

Diaper Wipes,

Men’s Boxers &

Boxer Briefs

All sizes including

XL & XXL

(NO Regular Briefs)

CHANGING

LIVES SHELTER

Hand Towels

Coffee

Dish Soap

RUTH’S HARVEST

All single serving please!

Mini-meals

Cereal

Fruit

Cup-A-Noodles ____________________

We accept donations

Mon.-Sat. between

8 am—12:30 pm

or by appointment.

Call 717-633-6353 to

schedule a drop-off time.

From the desk of Carol Hinkle (HACC Director)

From the desk of Nancy Werner (Council President)

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Continued from page 1, “Carol Hinkle” Continued from page 1, “Nancy Werner”

We are called to be peace and to make peace.

We are not peacekeepers charged with the task of

maintaining public order. Nor do we carry

“peacemakers,” the nickname for the favorite

handgun of “peace officers” in the old Wild West.

Instead we who follow Jesus Christ embody peace

and we work to create peace.

This means peace is more than an absence of

conflict or mere sentiment. Peace is about right

relationships, forgiveness and reconciliation, and

justice. These are the goals for which the ministries

of HACC strive. I thank each of you for your

contribution, the part you play in making peace here

as the children of God.

St. Francis said it best in his prayer:

“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love.

Where there is injury, pardon;

where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope;

where there is darkness, light;

where there is sadness, joy.

Oh Divine Master, grant that I may not so much

seek to be consoled as to console;

to be understood as to understand;

to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive;

it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;

and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.”

“Let me be an instrument…” I wonder if St.

Francis had an electric guitar in mind. I don’t know

if Jimi Hendrix was a Christian or a peace activist or

if he even knew what peace was. I’ll leave those

answers to his fans and others who knew him better

than I. Instead I’ll pray, “Thank you, God, for giving

me a part to play in the divine peace you are

bringing about on earth here in the greater Hanover

area as it is in heaven. May it be a sweet, sweet

sound of music in your ear.”

March Meetings

Mar. 3, 7 pm—Shelter Committee at HACC

Mar. 7, 7 pm—Ministries Board at HACC

Mar. 8, 7 am—Building Committee at HACC

Mar. 21, 5 pm—Finance Committee at GUMC

Mar. 22, 4:30 pm—Executive Committee at HACC

Mar. 24, 3 pm—Community Needs at HACC

Weekly Prayer Requests We ask you to take a moment and say a prayer for one of

our ministries. As we all know, the power of prayer works! Week of Mar. 6: Fund Development Committee

Week of Mar. 13: HACC Staff

Week of Mar. 20: Meals-On-Wheels Ministry

Week of Mar. 27: Membership Committee

We pray that Spring is not far away. Our calendar

shows it is very close. March 20th is the Vernal Equinox

and Spring arrives. Easter is early this year March 27th. The

Council of Churches will once again sponsor a community

Good Friday Service at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. The

service starts at noon and goes to 3PM. It is a beautiful

service of the seven last words of Christ spoken from the

cross. Each twenty-five minute segment is stand alone,

allowing people to come and go as they wish. Each of the

seven segments includes a Call to Worship, hymns,

prayers, a homily from local clergy and an anthem from a

local choir. We invite you to join us in reflection and

prayer on Good Friday as we anticipate the joy which is to

follow on Easter morning.

Blessings to all and may you have a Joyous Easter!

In Case of Inclement Weather

Tune your radio to WHVR (1280 AM), The Peak

(98.5 FM) to get all the information about

closings/cancellations at the Council.

Watch WGAL TV for updates.

Good Friday Service

March 25 from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm

St. Matthew Lutheran Church—30 W. Chestnut

Seven Last Words of Christ Word Scripture Time

1. Luke 23:26-34 12-12:25

2. Luke 23:35-43 12:25-12:50

3. John 19:25-27 12:50-1:15

4. Matt. 27:45-47 1:15-1:40

5. John 19:28-29 1:40-2:05

6. John 19:30 2:05-2:30

7. Luke 23:46, 2:30-3:00

Mark 15:38-39

The offering taken at our Good Friday Service on

March 25 will go toward the Stolte Scholarship Fund.

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Free Community

Health Clinics

Diabetes Education Classes

1st & 3rd Tuesdays—12-1 pm

(Diabetes classes courtesy of the

York County Community Foundation

Edgar I. Garrett Fund Grant)

FREE Flu Shots now

available at each HACC

clinic while supplies last.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays

10:30 am-12 Noon

Clothing Bank Hours

Open to the Public:

Thursdays 9 am—12 pm

Rummage Sale 1st Saturday

of each month 9 am—12 pm

____________________

Open to

Certified Clients Only:

Tuesdays 9 am—12 pm

Certified clients must make an

appointment and fill out an

application which includes a copy

of a valid Photo ID, Social Security

card, and proof of income (at

200% of the poverty level).

Interested persons can contact

the Council office at 717-633-6353

during office hours. We accept Clothing Bank donations

Mon.-Sat. between 8 am—12:30 pm

or by appointment. Call 717-633-6353

to schedule a drop-off time.

Thank you for your support!

If you would like to receive the HACC newsletter just call the office

at 633-6353 and we will put you on the mailing list. Or GO GREEN

and sign up to be on our email list. You may access the newsletter on

our website at www.hanoverareacouncilofchurches.org.

Rabbit Transit Information

Rabbittransit vehicles travel safely in snow although they may be delayed

during inclement weather. During severe winter weather, you can keep up

with any service updates by one of the following ways including:

FACEBOOK–Follow us for up-to-date changes by searching rabbittransit

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WEBSITE–Visit www.rabbittransit.org

RIDER HOTLINE – Call the rabbittransit Hotline at 717-849-0740

NEWS–Check out WGAL 8, FOX 43, WHTM TV 27, or CBS 21

RADIO–Listen to WARM 103 (103.3FM), WSBA (910AM) or THE PEAK

(98.5) for information.

Rabbittransit will be offering monthly information sessions in Hanover to

answer questions about how to ride the bus service or register seniors to ride

free on the fixed route. The information sessions will take place each month

at the following times and places:

Guthrie Memorial Library, 2 Library Place–2nd Monday, 10AM-11AM

Hanover Council of Churches, 136 Carlisle St.–2nd Tuesday, 10AM-12PM

New Hope Ministries, 135 Baltimore Street–2nd Thursday, 10AM-1PM

2nd & 4th Thursdays

6:00-8:00 pm Ecumenical World Day of Prayer

Friday, March 4, 2016

The annual World Day of Prayer service will be held on

Friday, March 4, 2016 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 129

Charles St., Hanover, (Just behind Hanover Hospital). A

free Lenten supper supplied by Thrivent Financial will begin at 5:00 PM.

Following the supper a brief prayer and worship service prepared by Cuban

women will be held. Participants from many different Hanover

congregations will present the service. First United Methodist Spanish

congregation will furnish special music as well as our usual inter-

denominational musical group. All are welcome. Use the entrance at

parking lot behind the church. For more information call Linda at 633-6426.

A Thank You From Ruth’s Harvest

DID YOU KNOW that because YOU made Ruth’s Harvest

a success, duplicate programs have been or are being

established in Gettysburg, Littlestown, Fairfield, East Berlin and

New Oxford? Upwards of 1000 children are being fed on weekends because

YOU were willing to ‘step out of the boat’ and risk trying something new!

THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts! If your congregation would

like to explore setting up a team to help with this ministry please contact

Hazel George at 717-633-9574.

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SPOTLIGHT ON MINISTRY In a continuing feature for our newsletter we will highlight a ministry from a volunteers’ experience.

It is important to understand how those who do the work on a daily basis see Who We Are and What We Do!

Creating a Healthy Culture— The Healthy Hanover Community Gardens Ministry

For the 2016 growing season, gardening

opportunities will be started at several locations in the

Hanover area. These will include the opportunity for

families and individuals to have their own garden plot as

well as garden areas dedicated to growing produce for

the Provide-A-Lunch ministry and the New Hope

Ministries Food Bank.

When we examine communities that have a culture

of health, almost all of them started their efforts with

gardening. That is the primary purpose of the Healthy

Hanover Community Gardens Project.

The need for gardening efforts and nutrition

education has been highlighted by the clients seen at the

Hanover Area Council of Churches Free Medical Clinics

and by the 2015 York and Adams County Health

Assessment which revealed that only 4 percent of the

population eats three or more vegetable helpings a day.

Started under the Greater Hanover Healthcare

Committee, a Task Force of the Community Needs

Committee of the Hanover Area Council of Churches,

the Healthy Hanover Community Gardens Project has

identified three locations, and a possible fourth location,

for gardens in the 2016 growing season. The three

known gardens in Hanover are: 1) a large garden area at

All Saints Episcopal Church which will include both

individual plots and a common garden area to support

the community; 2) individual plots for the residents at

the Clearview Apartments; and 3) a community

supporting garden at Saint Mark Evangelical Lutheran

Church.

In addition to the gardening, this project includes

plans for nutrition classes and vegetable cooking classes

to educate Hanoverians about the benefits of consuming

vegetables and ways to prepare these vegetable items for

consumption.

Donations are sought to support the Healthy

Hanover Community Gardens Project including help

with funding, tools, fencing, tool storage sheds,

composting bins, and other donations in-kind. An

immediate need is the identification of individuals who

can help with plowing and/or rototilling the garden

plots.

For more information and to get involved with the

Healthy Hanover Community Gardens Project contact

the Hanover Area Council of Churches, 717-633-6353

or email; adminHACC@comcast.net. —Gary Laabs

Thank You for Making Hanover Has Talent & Hanover Cares: House the Homeless Radiothon a Success!

Thank you to everyone who planned, performed, attended the performance, spoke on the radio, sponsored, or

made a donation to the Hanover Has Talent and the Hanover Cares: House the Homeless Radiothon. Your faithful

support allows the Council to continue providing care and services for those coming through our doors every day.

Thank you again for your generosity.

A special thank you to the following sponsors for the Radiothon: River’s Truck Center, Inc., Neiderer’s

Pool Sales & Service, R.A. Bair & Son Oil Service, Kenworthy Funeral Home, Weber Insurance, Lenig’s Coin &

Jewelry, Smith Auctioneers, Webb Insurance and your community service leader WHVR 1280 AM.

If you will only heed his every commandment that I am commanding you today—loving the

LORD your God, and serving him with all your heart and with all your soul— then he will give

the rain for your land in its season, the early rain and the later rain, and you will gather in your

grain, your wine, and your oil. —Deuteronomy 11:13-14

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Dear Friends / Queridos Amigos,

The Hispanic American Center Hanover (HACH) was

founded in 2006 as a small community program to support

Latino immigrants in the greater Hanover area. It began

through the joint efforts of two immigrant sisters born and

raised in Guatemala, Central America and developed into

the first bilingual service program in the Hanover area.

HACH offers services that provide Latinos of Hanover

with the skills they need to be successful.

Now in its ninth year, HACH continues to grow while

serving our community. The work done by hundreds of

volunteers, and partners that support our mission has made

HACH what it is today and will continue to shape our

future for all in need.

On February 1, 2016, HACH and the Hanover Council

of Churches were linked together by a common belief and

passion. We believe community members have the power

to transform their lives for the better. Our passion will be to

assist them in achieving unimaginable levels of

performance and reaching even higher goals.

Through this joint venture HACH will continue

bringing the following educational programs and events not

only for our individual community members but for local

businesses as well:

English as a Second Language Classes A program

that strives to enable families with limited or no limited

English skills to become integrated members of the

community, with greater knowledge of the culture of their

new environment. This is accomplished by developing

effective coping mechanisms to deal with their familial

issues and the acculturation process.

Path to a New Sound An English pronunciation

program for intermediate and advanced English speakers

who want to improve their overall pronunciation to be

better understood by native speakers. The instructor works

closely with students to address all aspects of speech and

sounds.

Citizenship Classes A program designed to help the

citizenship applicant through the entire application process

providing writing, reading, US civics, history, and

government lessons. During this class, they read, talk, and

write about United States culture, history, and government.

Students also prepare for the United States Citizenship

examination through a class of formal instruction.

Participants remain in the program until the examination in

Philadelphia.

Spanish Classes A program for community members

that wish to expand their universe and become a better-

prepared bilingual citizen. Small group learning

experiences catered to specific needs, whether for business,

medical use, or for the pleasure of conversation. Courses

will be twice a year in the fall & spring.

Interpreting and Translation Services HACH

provides interpretation services for local businesses and

schools to facilitate communication with non-English

speaking parents at school events or medical visits. HACH

focuses on translating materials, forms, letters,

announcements, and other information for the client.

United Media Center Class offers the beginner an

opportunity to learn about the parts of the computer, the

difference between hardware and software, what an

operating system is and how to store files. Participants

practice using the keyboard and the mouse and accessing

computer software programs, use search engines to perform

simple searches and find websites, navigate through web

pages and evaluate web sites, and learn basic online

etiquette and internet safety. This program is made possible

by the support of Unitedhealthcare.

Community Events Each year HACH organizes two

signature events to celebrate Hanover’s diversity

community and to recognize their many achievements:

1) Diversity Summit HACH values the inclusion of

ethnic diversity by supporting professionals in the industry

and community members. The event is held annually in

October and is made possible through the collaborative

efforts of staff from local business, agencies, and schools.

This year’s event will be held at the South Western School

District, Tuesday, October 11 from 7:30 -3:30 PM.

2) Kids’ Day Each year on the last Saturday of the

month of April, HACH invites children, families, cultural

groups, community resources and businesses in and around

York and Adams County to promote global understanding

and celebrate our multicultural diversity through play, the

arts and literacy. This year’s event will be held at the

Hanover Wirt Part, April 30 from 12-4 PM.

As the Executive Director and co-founder of HACH, I

thank Carol Hinkle and Board Members of the Hanover

Area Council of Churches for

graciously welcoming HACH

as one of your ministries.

Thank you/Gracias.

—Mirna Wildasin

HACC Welcomes HACH—A Community Ministry

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We’ve all got both light and dark inside us.

What matters is the part we choose to act on.

That’s who we really are. —J.K. Rowling

CHURCH EVENTS If your church has an event that it would like to publicize to the larger community

email your articles to adminhacc@comcast.net no later than the 15th of each month.

Deadline to include articles in the April newsletter is March 15.

The Faith Community of The Brethren Home

2990 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford

All services will be in the Nicarry Meetinghouse

HOLY WEEK

Palm Sunday, March 20—10:00 am – Worship Service

Maundy Thursday, March 24—7:00 pm – Love Feast

Good Friday, March 25—2pm – Cantata

Easter Sunday, March 27

7:00 am – Sunrise Service

10:00 am – Worship Service

Think Spring! All are invited to attend a Fashion Show

(Taylor Marie’s) on Tuesday, March 22, 11:00 am. Shopping

until 3:30 pm. Fashions are from Taylor Marie’s. Location is

the Nicarry Meetinghouse.

Proceeds benefit “The Friends of Cross Keys Village,

The Brethren Home Community”

Hanover Post-Polio Support Group

Meeting March 13—2 pm

The Hanover Post Polio Support Group

will meet March 13, 2016 due to the regu-

lar 4th Sunday of March being Easter Sun-

day. We will continue our DVD of

“Casual Coffee Moments” Conference

with Speaker Dr. Richard Bruno, PhD.

Meeting Place:

Harmony Ridge-Cross Keys Village/The

Brethren Home Community

2990 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, PA 17350

Contact Deborah Stambaugh 717-259-9594

Debs7oaks@gmail.com(in subject: PPS)

All Saints Episcopal Church—890 McCosh, Hanover

EASTER BAZAAR

Friday, March 18—9am to 2pm

Saturday, March 19—9am to 12

Crafts, baked goods, soup, and our famous Candy.

The kitchen will be open serving sandwiches and drinks.

All Saints Episcopal Church Holy Week Schedule:

Sunday, March 20, Palm Sunday services 8 AM and 10 AM

Wednesday, March 23, Tenebrae service 7 PM

Thursday, March 24, Maundy Thursday, Seder Fest 6 PM, service 7 PM

Friday, March 25, Good Friday service 7 PM

Saturday, March 26, Easter Vigil service 8 PM

Sunday, March 27, Easter Sunday Tradition Easter service 10 AM

St. Paul’s Lutheran 1214 Broadway, Hanover

Palms to Go March 21 from 3-5 pm

Swing by 1214 Broadway on

Monday, March 21 and get your drive

-by palm branch from Pastor Terry!

Spring Vendor & Craft Show Saturday, April 16

8 am to 2 pm

Star’s Scarves, Avon, Watkins Product,

Tastefully Simple, JoSue’s Gift Packs,

Wreaths and arrangements by Jim and

Sharon, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef,

Popcorn Lady, Aprons, Bags made

from Birdseed bags, “Thirty-One,” etc.

Chicken Corn Soup—$5 a quart

Hot Dogs, BBQ, Drinks

Bake Sale

Come join us and support our church.

Contact Millie Fout for more info at

717-637-0128.

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St. Jacob’s (Stone) UCC - 5152 Stone Church Rd., Glenville PA

If you have questions call 717-227-0262.

Hurricane

Homestyle Meals

Every Wednesday during Lent

Meals served at 6 pm on:

March 2, 9, 16, 23

Meals to benefit our mission trip to

Hurricane, WV in July 2016. The menu

changes each week. Freewill offering is

suggested.

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 26-10:30am

Come one…Come all!

Bring your basket

and fill it up (or we

have bags)!

Holy Week Services ALL ARE WELCOME!

PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 20—10:30 AM “Jesus is Greater Than; Therefore, Have Faith”

MAUNDY THURSDAY, MARCH 24—7:30 PM Love Feast, Foot Washing Service & Holy Communion

EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Easter Sunrise Service—6:45 AM led by our youth.

Bring a lawn chair and join us on the back lot. Easter Continental Breakfast—7:30 AM in Fellowship Hall

Celebration of the Resurrection—10:30 AM “Sanctuary” - cantata by the Hanover COB Choir

Hanover Church of the Brethren 601 Wilson Ave., Hanover PA 717-632-2267 www.hanovercob.org

Indoor Yard Sale St. Joseph Parish Social Hall

5125 Grandview Rd., Hanover PA 17331

Saturday, March 5—8 am to 1 pm Breakfast & Lunch available

Proceeds to benefit the Deborah Loss Scholarship Fund

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

127 York Street, Hanover, PA

St. Patrick’s Day Social Friday, March 11—

6:30pm St. Paul’s Fellowship Hall

Suggested Donation: $15.00

Performing: Cormorant’s Fancy

Featuring Margaret Folkemer

Sponsored by SPY (St. Paul’s Youth)

Proceeds benefit our youth programs.

Irish beef stew, Irish bread, dessert

Coffee, tea and water

For more information or to purchase

tickets please call the church office at

717-637-5941. Seating is limited.

Emmanuel UCC—124 Broadway

36th Annual Spaghetti Supper

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Salad, bread, spaghetti, homemade desserts,

and beverage—with music provided by EUCC choirs

Adults: $10.00—Youth (ages 5-12): $7.00 Children under 5: Free

Reservations required —Seatings at 5:00 and 6:30 PM

1st and 3rd Wednesdays, March 2 and 16, 1:30-5 pm

Afternoon of Games

Enter the courtyard gate (on the right side of the church) and follow

the signs. Please join us in King Auditorium and bring a friend or

neighbor to play Scrabble! Other games, a cup of tea or coffee and

light refreshments are available too. Contact Carol Giesey (717) 632-

2665 for more information.

Sunday, March 13, 2016—3 PM. Our 2015-2016 Concert

Series presents The Lancaster Brass Quintet

These professional musicians epitomize the art of music-making

and perform a wide variety of literature, including jazz, show tunes,

sacred music, marches and original works. Featuring Scott Ain-

scough—trumpet, Melanie Miller—trumpet, Anne Nye—horn,

Tracy Burke-trombone, Gerald D. Heilner, II—bass trombone.

Concert is free and open to the community.

Call the church office for more information: 717-632-8281.

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St. Paul's Lutheran—127 York St .

JOIN US FOR LENTEN LUNCHES

For the small price of $4.00 a person enjoy homemade soup,

crackers, rolls, dessert and coffee or tea. There are not many

places you can get lunch for such a low price. Also enjoy a

different clergy speaker from different churches each week.

Lunches are Tuesdays in Lent beginning February 16

through March 15. Time is 12 noon until about 12:45.

Come join us and bring a friend!

LENTEN WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sundays during Lent

We will employ "Setting 5" from red ELW Hymnal at our

8AM services, and a newly formed service, containing old

and new music at the 10:45 services. The new music will be

taught the Sundays leading up to Lent.

Midweek Lenten Worship

7:00 pm Wednesday evening services. We invite you to join

us as we leave the hustle and bustle of the world behind and

contemplate what the Passion of Christ means for us.

Palm Sunday, March 20

Festive Worship at 8 and 10:45 am

9:15 am Sunday Church School

9:30 am Brief Worship of Word and Prayer

Maundy Thursday Worship

Thursday, March 24 at 7:00 pm With Holy Communion

Good Friday —March 25 at 8:00 pm

Tenebrae Service of Shadows

Easter Eve Saturday—March 26

Mini-Easter Vigil - 5:30 pm

Easter Sunday—March 27

Festival Worship at 8 & 10:45 am–Bells, Brass, & Choir

9:30 am. Brief Worship of Word and Prayer

First United Methodist 200Frederick St., Hanover

Ecumenical Lenten Breakfasts

The breakfasts will be held by the United

Methodist Men in the Multipurpose Room

starting at 7:30am on every Wednesday morning

through March 23rd in Holy Week.

Ladies and gentlemen are welcome to enjoy

the breakfast, singing, and spiritual message. A

freewill offering will be taken. Guest speakers

will include Hanover area clergy.

COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICES

St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church 3444 Sticks Rd, Glen Rock, PA

Rt. 216 across from Friendship Elementary School

The schedule for the 2016 Lenten Season:

Wednesday evenings until March16. Gather at 6:15

for a Soup Dinner Theatre of a Spiritual Sort, Ves-

pers and concluding around 8:00 pm.

Holy Week:

Palm Sunday—March 20 at 8:15am &

10:30am

Maundy Thursday—March 24 at 7pm

Good Friday—March 25 at 7 pm

Holy Saturday—March 26 at 7 pm

Mark Your Calendars!

York County Junior Honors Choir Concert on April 3, 2016––3:00 pm

St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran 129 Charles Street, Hanover, PA

York County Junior Honors Choir is comprised of 100 select

singers in grades 7, 8 and 9 from the many school districts of

York County, PA under the direction of Mrs. Donna Knott.

Grace United Methodist Church

55 Albright Dr., Hanover PA 17331

Easter Fellowship Saturday, March 26

10:30am-Crafts & Activities

12 noon-Egg Hunt

Easter Activities are for children birth to 5th

grade. All children must be accompanied by an

adult. Please arrive at least 15

minutes early if you are only

doing the egg hunt so you do not

miss it. Egg hunt will resume

Rain or Shine—an indoor hunt

is possible.

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March Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Clothing Bank 9am-Noon

Medical Clinic 10:30am-12pm

at HACC

Diabetes Class 12-1pm HACC

2 Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

3 Clothing Bank

9am-Noon

Shelter Committee 7 pm HACC

4 World Day of Prayer—5pm

St. Mark Lutheran

5 Rummage Sale

9am-Noon

NA Mtg. 7pm —HACC

Lenten Bible Study—10 am

HACC

6 AA Mtg.—8am

Worship—10:30

Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

7 Ministries Bd.

Meeting 7pm—HACC

8 Building

Committee Mtg. 7am—HACC

Clothing Bank 9am-Noon

9 Parenting Class 12:30-2:30pm

HACC

Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

10 Clothing Bank

9am-Noon

Medical Clinic 6-8pm HACC

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12 NA Mtg.

7pm—HACC

Lenten Bible Study—10 am

HACC

13 AA Mtg.—8am

Worship—10:30

Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

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NEWSLETTER

DEADLINE

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9am-Noon

Medical Clinic 10:30am-12pm

at HACC

Diabetes Class 12-1pm HACC

16 Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

17 Clothing Bank

9am-Noon

St. Patrick’s Day

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19 NA Mtg.

7pm—HACC

Lenten Bible Study—10 am

HACC

20 AA Mtg.—8am

Worship—10:30

Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

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Finance

Committee Mtg.

5pm—GUMC

22 Clothing Bank

9am-Noon

Executive Committee

4:30 pm—HACC

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Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

24 Clothing Bank

9am-Noon

Medical Clinic 6-8pm HACC

Community Needs Mtg.

3 pm—HACC

25 Good Friday

Service Noon-3pm

St. Matthew Lutheran

26 NA Mtg.

7pm—HACC

27 AA Mtg.—8am

Worship—10:30

Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

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29 30 Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC

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Christ beside me,

Christ before me,

Christ behind me,

Christ within me,

Christ beneath me,

Christ above me.

—Saint Patrick

Community Lenten Bible Study Our Bible Study continues at the

Council on Saturdays at 10 am

through March 19. Everyone is welcome!

EASTER EASTER

I am the resurrection

and the life. Those who

believe in me, even

though they die, will live.

—John 11:25

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PERMIT NO. 229

Hanover Area Council of Churches P.O. Box 1561 136 Carlisle St. Hanover, PA 17331

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Community Health FREE Medical Clinic

At HACC, 136 Carlisle St.

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday—10:30AM-12 Noon

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday from 6-8PM

Diabetes Education Classes

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday—12-1PM

World Day of Prayer Service

Friday, March 4

St. Mark Lutheran Church

129 Charles St., Hanover

A free Lenten supper at 5:00 PM

will be followed at 6:00 by a program

with music prepared by women from Cuba.

See article on page 3 for more info.

9th Annual Kids’ Day Celebration Saturday, April 30 from 12—4 pm

At Hanover Wirt Park (Located in a block bounded by

N. Franklin St., High St. and

West Park Ave.)

Music, Food, Games, Piñatas,

Performances, Displays, Prizes!

Meet Disney’s Goofy, Meet the UTZ girl

For more information or to register

call 717-524-7885 or 717-688-4200

Plan to attend the Council sponsored

Good Friday Service

The Seven Last Words of Christ March 25—Noon to 3 pm

St. Matthew Lutheran

30 W. Chestnut, Hanover PA Sermons & music provided by local clergy & choirs.

The offering taken at the service will go toward

the Stolte Scholarship Fund.

See article on page 2 for more info.