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WORSHIP at
10:30 am
May 2018
Church Staff Reverend Allison
Spooner
Pastor
Roz Presby
Pastoral Associate
Caleb Flick
Director of Music
Ministries
Wanda Beaver
Associate of Music
Ministries
Debbie Kissinger
Office Administrator
Carolyn Frischkorn
Financial Secretary Virginia Henning
Treasurer Joe Sponaugle
Custodian
Faith Immanuel
Presbyterian Church
1801 Colonial Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-545-4631
www.lifeinfaith.org
Life in Faith Faith Immanuel Presbyterian Church is a welcoming community
committed to worshipping God,
growing in Christ, and, emboldened by the Holy Spirit,
extending Christ’s love, grace and mercy to all.
“You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of
the earth.” - Acts 1:8
Last Sunday, I invited everyone in the congregation to participate in the process
of defining our mission and identity as Faith Immanuel Presbyterian Church. At
our core, any Church’s mission is centered on sharing in the good news of
Christ Jesus our Lord and following his loving and reconciling example. And yet,
even the very earliest followers of Jesus struggled to define what it meant to be
a follower of Christ in their particular time, culture and place. They engaged in
questions such as “What spiritual and worship practices must we observe?”
“How do we live together as a community even in the face of conflict?” “How
can we serve the least of these?” Our ancestors in the faith worked through these questions that are relevant for
any church today, in part, by sharing their stories, their ‘God sighting’ moments
and sharing that story until it became part of the fabric of who we are as Chris-
tians. While we face the same questions today, we are not as practiced at telling
our stories in the same way our predecessors were. You may find it difficult and
be unsure where to begin. For most of us, it will take some time and some ef-
fort to figure out what stories need telling and how to present them. Scripture
reveals storytelling, story sharing and story interpreting as a spiritual practice
and so it is only fitting that we would include it as part of our shared life of faith.
As I said on Sunday, this is the longest way possible to develop a mission state-
ment, but I do believe that it is worth doing for a number of reasons. Our work
is not just being creative and coming up with “something good” but discerning
what God is calling our community to do and be, what gifts we have been given
and how to live our the gospel message. As we study the book of Acts together
in worship- we are reading the stories that the early church compiled as they
sought to answer the same questions for their time and place. We participate in
that work of discernment by sharing and studying our own stories. The Holy Spirit is inconvenient and refuses to abide by our time tables. Yet as
we seek to keep our ears and eyes open to what the Spirit is doing in us I be-
lieve we will define a mission statement that is valuable and useful, inspiring and
rooted in Christ. In the coming days and weeks I invite you to send me your stories through email
([email protected]) or to use good old fashioned pen and paper and put
your stories in my mailbox at the church office. My hope is that in writing, shar-
ing, listening and discussing the stories of our community we can be renewed in
our call to discipleship and shine with the light of Christ for all to see.
Grace and Peace, Rev. Allison Spooner
SESSION
Class of 2018
Linda Graham
Bub Manning
Joe Stimmel
Class of 2019
Shirley Cleaver
Terry Hack
George Hope
Class of 2020
Bill Hawk Rose Jewell-Jordan
Jackie Webb
Clerk of Session
Norm Diefenderfer
DEACONS
Class of 2018 Carol Gangwish
Ken Shatto
SuAnn Tucci
Class of 2019 Bonnie Hack
Wendell Jordan
Sherri Linn
Class of 2020 Bob Dash
Barb Hablett
Anita Klaboe
Coming Soon: Homebound Communion Ministry Faith Immanuel currently has about fifteen local members who are home-
bound, either at home or in care facilities. Some of them are able to attend
services occasionally, but others are not.
One of the active ministries at Progress-Immanuel involved serving Com-
munion to homebound members to keep them connected with the life of
the church. The Worship Committee and the Deacons are working to con-
tinue this ministry in our Faith Immanuel congregation. We anticipate put-
ting together teams of two Elders and/or Deacons who would visit home-
bound members on Sundays after Communion is served at church and share
the Sacrament with them.
Any member who has been ordained as an Elder or Deacon is qualified to
be part of this ministry, whether or not you are currently serving as an of-
ficer. If this is something you have not done before, fear not – we will train and equip you. Depending on the number of people who participate, you
might be scheduled to serve anywhere from one to four times in a year. In
a perfect world, we would like to be able to do this every month, but it will
depend on how many folks are willing to serve.
If you feel that this is something you are called to do, please let Allison, my-
self, or Wendell Jordan know.
Blessings,
Roz
Music
At
Faith Immanuel
Church
Chancel Choir
Wednesday evenings
At 6:30 pm
Bell Choir
Wednesday evenings
at 8:00 pm
MUSIC NOTES Caleb Flick
May is for Music at Faith Immanuel! Music Recognition Sunday is May 20th. We
will use this occasion to thank those who have volunteered and contributed so
much to our worship through their gifts of music. I would like to invite you to
come back that same afternoon, May 20th, at 4:00 pm for a performance by the Praise Him Singers! They presented a concert here last year and will return to
share the Good News through popular sacred music. They are a not-for-profit
community based group which would like to build a lasting relationship with Faith
Immanuel. (See their 2018 concert schedule on page 7.) Please join me in wel-
coming them!
After Pentecost we transition into Summer Special Music. While you can look
ahead to the Summer newsletters for exact details, there is one special treat the
last week of May. Mezzo-soprano Hannah Shea, who sang for us so beautifully
this past winter, will be presenting a recital the evening of Thursday, May 31, at
7:00pm. She will be accompanied on the piano by yours truly, and possibly joined
by “Clarinet Steve” Christ and violist Michael Gamon for some chamber vocal
works with various instrumentation. Mike was a classmate of mine at Lebanon
Valley, a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory, and is the director of musical
activities at Harrisburg Academy where Hanna graduated from high school in
2014. The concert will be about an hour or so in length and will skew heavily in
the classical direction, perhaps with some musical theatre favorites. I hope that
you will attend and support Hannah as she prepares to go off to Summer pro-
grams and graduate school!
Thanks! Caleb
MAY SPECIAL MUSIC
at Faith Immanuel
The “Praise Him Singers” Concert
Sunday, May 20 at 4:00 pm
Recital featuring Hannah Shea and Caleb Flick
(and guests)
Thursday, May 31 at 7:00 pm
WORSHIP SCHEDULES
MAY 16 AT 10:45 AM—PARLOR
May’s book is Sisters First by Barbara Bush & Jenna Bush Hager.
June’s book is Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
LAY LEADERS FOR
MAY
MAY
6—Outreach
13—Nurture
20—Deacons
27—Properties
Questions, contact the church office at 717-545-4631.
USHERS FOR
MAY
6—Shirley Cleaver
13—Bob MacIntyre
20—Terry Hack
27—Marjorie Key
6—Gary Souders and Terry Hack
13—Shirley Cleaver and Karen Miller
20—Fred and Jean Muncert
27—Holly Dash and Marge Barner
JUNE
3—Mission
10—Congregational
Life
17—Worship
24—Stewardship
FAITH IMMANUEL’S LEE ROBERT WEBB
MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND
Faith Immanuel’s Lee Robert Webb Memorial Education Fund offers a $500
scholarship to high school seniors entering their freshman year of studies at
the undergraduate level or students participating in mission trips or charitable
work that requires funding (students in middle school through graduate school,
including past participants). Applicants must be members of Faith Immanuel
Presbyterian Church, active in church activities, demonstrate good citizenship
through community service, and exhibit academic achievement in the last two
years. Applicants should submit a letter of intent to the church office
(addressed to the Nurture Committee) along with a resume highlighting the
above qualifications. Submissions must be received in the church office
by April 30, 2018.
Faith
Immanuel
F
E
L
L
O
W
S
H
I
P
Faithful Stitchers
led by Jackie Webb
meets the 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays of each
month at 1:00 pm in
the library.
WEDNESDAY FAITHFUL “All meals seasoned with love!”
May 16 at Noon in Shaffer Hall
Well folks, Mother Nature finally cooperated and we were able to meet in April.
The count for lunch was 73 which was a great turnout. The chicken casserole and
seven layer salad were both big hits and the dessert table offered a nice variety of
goodies.
We will meet in May for our picnic lunch and then take a break over the summer.
Our menu for the picnic will make you think summer is already here!
Hot Dogs and Sauerkraut, Hamburger BBQ, Potato Salad, Macaroni
Salad, Carrot Raisin Salad, Baked Beans, Deviled Eggs, Mocha Punch,
and Dessert. Watch for the sign-up sheet in the Welcome Center.
OOPS! A long black coat (J. G. Hook label) and leather gloves belonging to Gail
Diefenderfer were taken by mistake from the coat rack at Faith Immanuel.
In their place was left a short black wool coat with the label Cuddle Coat
New York. Please contact the church office at 717-545-4631 if you discover
Gail’s coat. Thank you!
MENU
Mark your Calendar
Northwood Notes May
See You Later
See you later alligator,
Bye bye butterfly,
Give a hug ladybug,
Be sweet parakeet,
Blow a kiss goldfish,
See you soon raccoon,
Take care polar bear,
Out the door dinosaur!
Northwood said goodbye to April with our 34th annual Art Show. The hallways
and classrooms were all overflowing with the children's art work. They were so
proud to show off their school and many works of art to family and friends.
May is going to be a very busy month for us. The children will be working on
Mother’s Day cards and gifts.
A school bus will be making a stop at Northwood for the children to tour and
learn about bus safety.
Everyone will be practicing songs for our closing programs. We will be having our
year end family picnic at Brightbill Park on May 21st. Our last day will be May 23rd.
I will be retiring at the end of this school year. I have truly enjoyed my time at
Northwood. Nicole Evenhuis currently our Administrative Assistant, will be the
new Director. I know she will do a great job leading Northwood as it enters into
the 55th year.
No need for me to say good-bye, I will continue to help Debbie with Wednesday
Faithful.
Thank you for your support and prayers. It has been a blessing to be a part of
Faith Immanuel’s mission of serving the children in our community.
Sincerely,
Deb Mercurio
Northwood
Nursery School
Of Faith
Immanuel
Presbyterian Church
50+ Years of ABCs,
123s and TLC
Northwood Staff
Deb Mercurio
Director
Nicole Evenhuis
Office Administrator
Margaret Grobinski
Teacher
Madison Stadler
Assistant
Julie Stadler
Teacher
Anita Klaboe
Assistant
Cathy Lyons
Teacher
Melissa Gaiski
Assistant
717-657-0715
northwoodnursery
@live.com
www.northwood
nurseryschool.com
C O N C E R T
S E R I E S
The Praise Him Singers
♪♫♪Present ♪♫♪
Our Spring 2018 Concerts
“Sing Joyfully!”
05/17/2018, 7:00 pm, prelude 6:30pm
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
420 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA
05/20/2018, 4:00 pm, prelude 3:30pm
Faith Emmanuel Presbyterian Church
1801 Colonial Road, Harrisburg, PA
05/22/2018, 7:00 pm, prelude 6:30pm
Baughman United Methodist Church
228 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA
05/31/2018, 7:00 pm, prelude 6:30pm
Charlton United Methodist Church
5920 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, PA
We’re sorry if we missed your birthday. Please notify the office at 717-545-4631.
May 1 Joseph Weaver
May 3 Scott Pollack
May 7 Amanda Klaboe
May 8 Chris Fenstermacher
Steve Snyder
May 10 Rusty Keiser
May 13 Erin Glass
May 14 Gavin Kopp
Megan Stewart
May 15 Dorothy Runkle
May 18 Erna Tunno
May 21 Barbara Longenecker
May 22 Cheryl Caplan
George Hope
May 23 Gina Deiter
May 26 Megan Rivera (Keever)
Ronald Linville
May 27 Olivia Sorensen
Nancy Travis
Happy
Birthday!
June 2 Rose Jewell Jordan
June 3 Jane Shatto
June 5 Michael Leader
June 6 Ron Schubauer, Jr.
Carol Carnes
Alyvia Walters
June 7 Caleb Flick
June 8 Evelyn Jarosick
June 9 Carolyn Frischkorn
June 10 Marjorie Key
June 13 Zachary Key
Michael Rhoads
Amy Berdanier
June 15 Edwin Musser
June 18 Elaine Marsico
June 19 Hannah Caplan
June 20 Gerard Berdanier
June 21 Robert Kaneda
Barb Dugan
June 25 Pat Lebo
June 28 Charlotte Acri
June 29 Wanda Beaver
June 30 Dianna Plack
June Rounsley
