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1 Calendar of Calendar of Events Sunday, May 20 Wednesday, May 23 8:15 am Holy Communion 6:00 pm Sit Happens 9:30 am Confirmation Breakfast 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Holy Communion 5:30 pm Youth Group Thursday, May 24 6:00 pm South Football and Cheer 7:30 pm Alanon Monday, May 21 Friday, May 25 Tuesday, May 22 6:00 pm WELCA 7:30 pm South Little League REMEMBER SUNDAY MAY 20 TH IS PENTECOST. WEAR RED! Saturday, May 26 MESSIAH MESSENGER USPS Published each week by Messiah Lutheran Church, 324 South Howard Street, South Williamsport, PA. Publication Office, 324 South Howard Street. Entered as a periodical October 15, 1940, at the Post Office at Williamsport, PA under the Act of March 3, POSTMASTER: Send address change to Messiah Lutheran Church, 324 South Howard Street, South Williamsport, PA

2 MESSIAH MESSENGER Published by MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH Phone: address: May 16, 2018 VOL. 76 NO. 20 The New Secretary As many of you may know, Linda Herbst is retiring at the end of May as Messiah s church secretary after 19 years of dedicated service. You may also know that someone named Wilma Reeder has been hired to try to fill her shoes. Who is Wilma? I am Wilma, a lifelong Lutheran. I was baptized by Reverend Wayne Peterman and grew up in St. Matthew s Lutheran Church on Pearl Street in Newberry. Later I would become a member of St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church and both my children, Jennifer and Marc would be baptized by Reverend Francis Bell. Much, much later my granddaughter would be baptized in St. Luke s by Pastor Anke Deibler. I am especially excited to be a part of Messiah s family because my great-great uncle, Dr. Robert G. Bannen served as a pastor in the church s early years. One of the first things you will discover about me is that I love photography as I will soon be sharing my photos on Messiah s Facebook page. Over time as we learn more about each other I hope we all will become good friends. THREE PREPARED FOR CONFIRMATION ON MAY 20 th Three members of the Messiah Family are prepared to affirm their Baptism in the Rite of Confirmation May 20 at 8:15am. The young adults who have worked diligently to complete their instruction requirements are: Megan Aungst, Alexa Greevy, and Jackson Peck. Confirmation provides an opportunity for the young adults to affirm the covenant God made with them in Holy Baptism. As parents, sponsors, and fellow members we recognize them as adult members of the church and rejoice with them.

3 SERVICE ASSISTANTS USHERS: 8:15 am Paul Larson, Brian Bair, Ed Blackburn, Sally Congdon 10:45 am Carl Stitzer, Randy Garrett, Gary Hilling, Linda Miller, Don Rosenbaum LAY ASSISTANT: 8:15 Sally Congdon 10:45 John Haller COMMUNION ASSISTANT: 8:15 Zachary Haefner; 10:45 Gary Hutchinson ALTAR GUILD: 8:15 Sue Shoemaker; 10:45 Betty Fenstermacher CHIEF COMMUNION USHERS: 8:15 Rhonda Koch; 10:45 Linda Dieffenbach COMMUNION PRESENTERS AND GREETERS: 8:15 Dave and Rita Strickler; 10:45 Don and Mary Ellen Rosenbaum ACOLYTE: 8:15 Owen Sherman (Acolyte/Crucifer); Lauren Peck, Abby Greevy (Torchbearers) 10:45 Brenna Rosenbaum (Acolyte); Ray Demarest (Crucifer) CANTOR: Rob Byham FLOWER DELIVERY: Marilyn Winter Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Messiah: Attendance 166; Offering -$4, The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of Confirmation Students: Megan Alyssa Aungst, Alexa Rae Greevy, and Jackson Anthony Peck. The Basket of Flowers is given to the glory of God and in loving memory of the birthdays of Percy A. Batey and Gladys Reigel Batey by the Steiner, McCracken and Packard families. The Basket of Flowers is given to the glory of God and in honor of Alexa Rae Greevy by her family. The Flame in the Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of Jim Armstrong. Sunday School - We will finish the year with some fun activities as we review the things we have learned this year. Have a great summer. Daily Bible Readings Sunday May 20 Acts 2:1-21; Romans 8:22-27; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Monday May 21 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Joel 2:18-29; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Tuesday May 22 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Genesis 11:1-9; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Wednesday May 23 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Ezekiel 37:1-14; John 20:19-23 Thursday May 24 Psalm 29; Isaiah 1:1-4, 16-20; Romans 8:1-8 Friday May 25 Psalm 29; Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 8:9-11 Saturday May 26 Psalm 29; Isaiah 5:15-24; John 15:18-20, 26-27

4 The Library Corner Highlighted Books for the Week: Children - The Pentecost Story - The story of the coming of the Holy Spirit - This book is one of our Arch Books on the spinner in the library. It shares the story of the church's beginnings. Reading level is 3rd grade. Great book for classes as well as individuals and families to read. Adult - The Freedom of a Christian the Annotated Luther Study Edition This book provides fresh translations of a dozen core Luther texts from the pd to Public statements, sermons, major treatises, and letters that were previously scattered widely across five different volumes of the American Edition of Luther's Works (plus the welcome addition of the lesser-known Sermon on Indulgences and Grace, which doesn't appear in Luther's Works.) If you like reading about Luther, you'll really enjoy this book put together by Timothy Wengert. This book is in the Reformation/Lutheran History section of our library. Applications are still being accepted for summer camp at Mt. St. Luther. Some weeks have limited enrollment. Financial assistance is still available. Call the church office. The Flower Committee needs new members to deliver flowers to people in the hospital or shut-ins after Sunday Services. For more information please call Linda Hammond at Messiah s Women of the ELCA will meet on Tuesday, May 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Shaheen Hall for an Indoor Picnic/Planning Meeting. Please bring a covered dish to share. We will be planning programs for and electing officers. Devotions will be led by Ruth Doran. In conjunction with our 150 th anniversary, members who were confirmed at Messiah will be recognized. You are invited to bring a photo of your class or that of a family member to display in the narthex. An organ recital will be presented by members of the Williamsport Chapter, American Guild of Organists, Sunday, May 20, at 3 p.m. at Covenant-Central Presbyterian Church, 807 West Fourth Street. Featured is music by composers whose last names begin with B, except for Bach. A reception will follow.

5 Vacation Bible School Splash Canyon Monday-Friday, June 11-15, 9 a.m. to Noon, Age 4 through Grade 6 Adult leaders and helpers and teen helpers are now being identified. If you are able to take part in VBS this summer, please contact Kathryn Pratt at: Phone: (570) OR dellpratt@hotmail.com If you are called, please prayerfully consider giving of your time and talents to share the Gospel with the children in our congregation and the surrounding community. Registration forms are now available for VBS in the alley entrance bulletin board and on the web page. Although they are not required they are requested as it helps with planning. DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WE MAY HAVE OR BORROW: Artificial bushes, trees (can be Christmas trees), or plants, camping chairs or small lawn chairs, life jackets, fishing poles, tackle boxes or tiki torches. If you want the articles returned, please put your name somewhere on them and let Kathryn Pratt know. Thanks, your help is greatly appreciated. YOUTH CALENDAR MAY May 20 5:30-7:30 p.m. Youth Group Grades 6-12 May 27 NO YOUTH GROUP Memorial Day Weekend FOOD PACKAGING EVENT COORDINATOR NEEDED In 2016 Messiah hosted a meal packaging event that yielded 40,836 meals! We are hopeful to host another event in 2019 and need a coordinator. If you are interested in helping lead this type of event please see Linda Dieffenbach or the Pastor. JOIN the Saint Ann Senior Adult Club for a bus trip to Sight & Sound Theaters in Strasburg, PA to see JESUS with a pre-show lunch at the Shady Maple Smorgasbord on Tuesday, June 19, Only a limited number of seats is available. For details and reservations contact Christine McDermott at (570) Many thanks to all those who participated in the Spring Clean-Up Day on May 12 th. Your help was appreciated very much. You all are among Messiah s Many Blessings!

6 Cat s Meow figurines are still available!! Please stop in the office to purchase yours. They make great gifts for collectors! For those out of the area we are also be able to ship them to you. The cost is $15.00 each plus $4.00 shipping if you would like it sent to you. Please use the order form below to order yours for shipping. Name Shipping Address Phone # Number of Cat s Meow X $ $4.00 shipping each Amount Enclosed (Make checks payable to Messiah Lutheran Church) Send your order form to: Messiah Lutheran Church 324 S. Howard St. Williamsport, PA 17702