Hanover Area Council of Churches

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1 Hanover Area Council of Churches One Body One Spirit P.O. Box Carlisle St. Hanover, PA FAX: June Special Needs PAL Ketchup Brown Sugar Pepper Salad Dressing Sauerkraut CLOTHING BANK Ladies Undies (all sizes) Towels CHANGING LIVES SHELTER Sugar Coffee Soft bodywash Hand soap Lg/Xlg Sweats/ Lounging Pants RUTH S HARVEST All single serving please! Cereal Fruit Drinks We accept donations Mon.-Sat. between 8 am 12:30 pm or by appointment. Call to schedule a drop-off time. COUNCIL NEWS June From the desk of Carol Hinkle (HACC Director) Here we are in another month of changing seasons. It is all around us change that is. We have wrapped up another successful year of Ruth s Harvest. The last Back Pack meals went out on May 20 th. School ended earlier this year. Thank you to the committee, coordinators, packers, sorters, delivery people and Food Bank Truck volunteers and everyone who donated time, food, funds to feed 275 children in the elementary school in the Hanover Borough. We have it on good authority that Ruth s Harvest makes a difference (definitely a praise the Lord ). We are happy to announce a successful beginning to the Healthy Hanover Community Gardens. There will be gardens for the benefit of New Hope Food Bank, HACC Provide-A- Lunch (PAL) and individuals and families (who have agreed to tithe to feeding programs.) The sites involved are St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran, All Saints Episcopal Church, 2 gardens at First United Methodist Church and Clearview Terrace Apartments. There is also a strong possibility for another site in downtown area. All are in various stages of planting and growth. We do believe Whoever brings blessings will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. Proverbs 11:25 this will be a very successful endeavor for the people of Hanover and be a good start on the road to a Healthy Community. We wish to offer a welcome to Pastor Russell Clark who was called to fill the pulpit at Emmanuel United Church of Christ on Broadway in Hanover and began his pastorate on May 15, 2016 and also we welcome Rev. Robin Keating as the Interim Pastor at Grace United Church of Christ and will start June 1, I would at this point like to tell you the Pamela Miley has been hired as our new Administrative Assistant. I have asked Pam to write a brief bio to introduce you to her, but let me add to this that Pam is a gem and I believe we have made a very good hire. 1 Continued on page 2

2 Continued from page 1, Carol Hinkle Pam Miley Bio I, Pam, am no stranger to wearing many hats while focusing on influencing the community in a positive manner. Having spent 25+ years in office management, and 20 years as a community volunteer I have been blessed to help better the lives of many. I raised 4 sons, and now enjoys spending time with my7 grandchildren. I have lead both small and large data management projects for a diverse range of organizations, including small business startups; large corporations; non-profits; as well as federal, state and local government agencies. These projects built on my strengths of problem solving, team building, and commitment to meeting deadlines. I first realized my passion for working with the public when I was asked to be a Board Member for Carroll County Christmas in April. After completing the first house project, I was hooked on volunteering. I continued helping in local outreach soup kitchens, homeless shelters, holiday programs, and church volunteer opportunities including mission trips. I credit Christ s actions in servitude as he walked among as my well of passion to help others. No job is too small or meaningless to show love for another. I have found from day one that the Lord has sent us the right person at the right time in all of our endeavors here at the Council. It is a blessing for which I am truly thankful. Please stop by and meet Pam. The Hispanic American Center of Hanover HACH, a ministry of HACC, was blessed with a wonderful Kid s Day Celebration at Wirt Park. The April 30 th event brought out an impressive 1,256 community members to enjoy the fun and games. The 315 families who came brought 298 kids (0-12) to play carnival games, get their faces painted, dance to music presentations, jump in inflatable bouncies, eat a variety of food and enter bike raffles. The Evening Sun shares a great video clip from the day showing some kids from So s Tae Kwon Do performing martial arts moves for the crowd. Please visit their website below to see the fun. If you thought of helping, but are not able to find the time to visit us at the Hanover Area Council of Churches, please remember our friends at Community Aid. You can drop items off in bins at various locations throughout York and Adam counties. The benefits from your giving will be shared with HACC to bless others in our Hanover Community. June Meetings June 2, 7 pm Shelter Committee at HACC June 6, 7 pm Ministries Board Meeting at HACC June 21, 7 am Building Committee at HACC June 20, 5 pm Finance Committee at GUMC June 23, 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 June 5: Ministry Week of June 12: Community Garden Ministry Week of June 19: Community Health Ministry Week of June 26: Hispanic American Center of Hanover Donate to HACC Every Time You Shop at Amazon.com Bookmark the following link so all eligible shopping will benefit Hanover Area Council of Churches: Copy and paste the following message in a Facebook post: When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Hanover Area Council Of Churches. Bookmark the link ch/ and support us every time you shop. 2

3 Free Community Health Clinics 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 10:30 am-12 Noon Diabetes Education Classes 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 12-1 pm (Diabetes classes courtesy of the York County Community Foundation Edgar I. Garrett Fund Grant) 2nd & 4th Thursdays 6:00-8:00 pm FREE Flu Shots now available at each HACC clinic while supplies last. Look at What s Happening at HACC! 1 st Tuesday of each month 10:30 am-noon United Healthcare Offering a comprehensive medical program for members who have Medicare and Medicaid. It includes all medical services at no additional cost. Veterans Administration Offering assistance with housing, transportation, and employment for veterans. 2 nd Tuesday of each month 10:30 am-noon Penn State Extension-Food Preparation Program Learn how to stretch your food dollars and make healthier choices for your family. Rabbi Transit Learn about our many services: How to ride the bus, purchasing passes, handicap accessibility, Curb-to-Curb Paratransit, etc. 3 rd Tuesday of each month 10:30 am-noon Veterans Administration (See description above) 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 during office hours. We accept donations Mon.-Sat. between 8 am 12:30 pm or by appointment. Call to schedule a drop-off time. Thank you for your support! 4 th Tuesday of each month-10:30 am-noon Woodforest Bank Hanover (located inside Wal-Mart) Pick up information about our Financial Education Class (on Wednesdays) Freedom from Smoking Sign-up for a class on how to stop smoking. 2 nd Wednesday of the month-12:30-1:30 pm Financial Education Class by Woodforest Bank (located in Wal -Mart) Various topics to assist you with your personal finance issues: Planning for retirement, savings, rebuilding credit, etc. 3 rd Thursday of each month 10:30 am-noon United Healthcare (See description above) Sunday & Wednesday evenings 7:30-9 pm SMART Recovery (Self Management and Recovery Training) A self-help program for ending addictive behaviors through abstinence based on science, reason and humanistic values. This program is an alternative to AA and NA meetings. If you would like to receive the HACC newsletter just call the office at and we will put you on the mailing list. Or GO GREEN and sign up to be on our list. You may access the newsletter on our website at 3

4 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! Stolte Scholarship Each year the Stolte Scholarship, in the amount of $500.00, is awarded to an individual from the Greater Hanover Area pursuing a career in the ministry or other church-related vocation. Those interested are asked to complete an application and submit a brief summary of their call into ministry and future vocational goals. Application forms are made available through area pastors, high school guidance offices, and the Hanover Area Council of Churches office. The Stolte Scholarship Fund was established in 1974 in memory of the Reverend Robert H. Stolte, pastor of Lohr s Memorial United Methodist Church in Hanover from 1963 to Because of Rev. Stolte s dedication to youth ministry, the scholarship was administered to support college and seminary students studying for the ministry or other churchrelated vocations. The Fund also honors his wife, Jean K. Stolte, and his son, Drew C. Stolte, who was a Treatment Supervisor at the York County Prison. As part of this committee, it is always a blessing to see the devotion and call to serve the Lord shown by the applicants! We are truly impressed with the academic achievements, honors and awards, church and school involvements, and aspirations of those who apply. Past recipients have gone on to calls in Children and Youth Ministry, Music Ministry, Theatre Ministry, Missions, and Chaplaincy. This year the committee was pleased to select Jessica Lee as the recipient of the 2016 Stolte Scholarship. A graduate of Bloomsburg University, Jessica attends the Lutheran Seminary at Gettysburg and is pursuing a Masters of Divinity degree. Currently, she is interning as a vicar at St. Matthew s Lutheran Church in Hanover. After completing her degree, Jessica is looking forward to serving in whatever way she is called be it to a parish ministry, ministry to the deaf community, or as a chaplain in a camp setting. It is truly inspiring to be a part of the selection process as the Stolte Scholarship committee choses its recipient each year. We are given the opportunity to read about some amazing young people and their journeys in following the Lord. If you would like to become a part of this committee or if you are studying for a career in the ministry or a church-related vocation and would like to apply for the scholarship, please contact the HACC office. 8th Annual VNA Hospice From the desk of Kathy Bortner, Chairman Wings of Hope Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m. (Rain or Shine) St. David s Evangelical Lutheran Church What Better way to Honor a Loved One or Friend than to release a butterfly? 1032 Musselman Road Hanover, PA in their name? Butterflies maybe purchased for $25 each by contacting the VNA at Order forms may also be downloaded from (Deadline to order butterflies and be recognized in the printed program was May 20, 2016) All proceeds benefit the VNA Hospice program to assist patients in need. The butterfly release will be preceded by a brief Celebration of Life Service honoring and remembering dearly departed loved ones. The event is open to the public and we invite you to bring your entire family. 4

5 CHURCH EVENTS If your church has an event that it would like to publicize to the larger community your articles to no later than the 15th of each month. Deadline to include articles in the May newsletter is April 15. Bethel United Church of Christ, 2112 Yingling Drive., Spring Grove, PA (off of Smith Station Road/Rt. 116) YARD SALE Friday and Saturday, June 17th and 18th, starting at 8 A.M. Open Rain or Shine EVERYTHING MUST GO! COME EARLY FOR GREAT DEAL! DON T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO FIND WONDERFUL ITEMS FOR YOUR HOME BETHEL UCC 2112 YINGLING DR. SPRING GROVE, PA CHICKEN BBQ - SAT. JUNE 18 IF YOU LIKE GREAT CHICKEN, THIS IS GUARANTEED TO SATISFY YOUR APPETITE! COST $8.00 INCLUDES BBQ, BAKED POTATO, ROLL & BUTTER & APPLESAUCE. TICKETS CAN BE ORDERED BY CALLING & ASK FOR DAVE. FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST & CAR WASH Our spring community breakfast is June 18 from 8-10am. The delicious all you can eat meal consist of scrambled eggs, toast, pancakes, ham, bacon sausage, breakfast casseroles, juice,, coffee, tea and more. While you enjoy your breakfast you can have your car washed by youth. Donations accepted. Join us at St. Jacob s Lutheran Church, 3344 Sticks Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327, Rt. 216, across from Friendship Elementary School. Annual Strawberry Festival Come join us for our Saturday, June 11 11:00AM to 2:00PM annual Strawberry Festival (weather permitting) and enjoy fresh strawberries over ice cream or pound cake St. Paul's Lutheran Church or just pick up a quart to bring home!! 1214 Broadway in Hanover Our full menu includes: Corn coup, beef B-B-Q sandwiches, hot dogs with toppings and coffee, soda plus a bake sale table with other goodies! Join us for an afternoon of fun and food! Contact Millie Fout for more info.l The Hanover Area Council of Churches would like to extend a very special thank you to Hoss s Steak and Sea House for their support of the May fund raiser. We are blessed with a donation of $ from this wonderful event. ORGAN DEDICATION ST. JOSEPH S PARISH, 5215 Grandview Rd., Hanover, PA. Sunday, June 4PM In conjunction with Buch Organ Company of Ehrata, there is an organ Dedication Concert of their new 4- manual Buch Organ to be performed yb one of the brilliant, young stars of the organ world, Gregory Zelek.. Gregory is the Music Director and Organist at the Episcopal Church of St. Matthew and St. Timothy in New York City. Greg is a graduate student of Paul Jacobs at Julliard, where he received his Bachelor of Music. Admission is Free. Donations will be accepted. A reception to meet Mr. Zelek will follow. 5

6 We are looking for individuals who are available to come and sort clothing and items. Sorters are needed 8:30-11am Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Cashiers are needed 9am-12pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and on the first Saturday of the month when the is open from 9 am to 12. If you are interested in learning more about this volll Welcome!!! St. Jacob's (Stone) Vacation Bible School Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24, :00am-11:45am 5152 Stone Church Rd. Glenville, PA Contact Gayle Sterner at (717) Join Us For and Amazing Cave Adventure! Cave Quest VBS June 20 th June 24 th 9:00-11:30am Trinity United Church of Christ Former to register on our website Every year we pick a mission to show our care for God s creation. Our goal is to reach $300 which will be donated to the Hanover Area Council of Churches, to provide food for hungry children. Each day we will collect a small monetary offering from the children. If your family is able, we encourage each child to bring a small donation every day. The children will be able to see their gifts grow as we work to achieve our goal. Unfortunately, the church office is so busy we cannot accommodate those who prefer to fill out the registrations on site. If you would like to volunteer to help or if you have questions, please contact Trinity United Church of Christ at (9am- 3:30pm) Monday through Friday, or you may Diane Betlyon at betpiano@pa.net. ALL WELCOME!!! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 9:00am 11:45am St. Jacob s (Stone) United Church of Christ Vacation Bible School 5152 Stone Church Rd., Glenville, PA For more info (717) Gayle The needs your help! Other Ways to Volunteer at HACC General Help M-F 8:30-12:30 Duties include receiving food & clothing donations, setting up for PAL lunch (making coffee, etc.), monitoring dining room during PAL lunch, other miscellaneous duties. Meals-On-Wheels We need drivers and runners as well as subs. Available for one hour on the day that you drive (Monday through Friday). You can sign up for one week a month or every other month. HACC Reception Desk Tuesdays from 11 am-1 pm., and On-Call M-F 9am-1pm Answer phones; greet clients & direct them to various services; perform clerical/office duties as needed. Call to inquire about any of these positions. 6

7 Join Us For and Amazing Cave Adventure! Cave Quest VBS June 27 th July 1 st Jesus Messiah Evangelical Free Church, 109 Flickinger Rd Hanover PA Vacation Bible School Sunday through Thursday, June 26 June 30, 2016 Jesus Messiah Evangelical Free Church will be holding a week long VBS program called Cave Quest, in which children get to explore all the amazing and exciting things that caves and caverns have to offer, while learning how Jesus is our light in this dark world and how we can use His light to navigate our lives. There will be music, snacks, interactive crafts, games, and a unique opportunity to not only learn about the amazing stories of the Bible but to physical experience and interact with them in a fun, safe environment. The cost of this entire week is just $10, and not will the kids get a week of amazing adventures and memories to last a life time they will each get a Cave Quest T-shirt, and reusable water bottle! For more information or to register a child for the VBS program, visit our website jmefc.com and click the VBS link! We can t wait to go exploring with you! Bethel United Church of Christ 2112 Yingling Drive, Spring Grove, PA Fun! HUGE, inflatable water slide! Cookout on Thurssday night Bethel Assembly of God presents their Annual Vacation Bible School VBS Deep Sea Discovery God is with me wherever I go An enthralling undersea adventure! Scripture, service project, and sea science Monday-Thursday, June 27-30, 9:30-11:30 am Emmanuel UCC, 124 Broadway, Hanover PA AGES 3-11 Registration opens June 1 and closes June 20 Call the church office at , stop by 130 Broadway on M-F, 9am-1pm, or office@eucchanover.org Theme: "Soul-ar Wars: The Spirit Awakens" "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it." John 1:5 Dates: Mon. July 25th - Fri. July 29th Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Ages: 3-12 For more information: or

8 2016 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers will be distributed at Hanover Area Council of Churches Tuesday, July 12, :30 AM to 11:30 AM $20 FREE voucher for use at local Farm Markets for fresh fruits & vegetables Eligibility Guidelines: 60 years of age or older (PROOF REQUIRED) York County resident (PROOF REQUIRED) GROSS ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME: AT OR BELOW $21,775 FOR AN INDIVIDUAL & $29,471 FOR A COUPLE When picking up vouchers for another individual (including spouse) the following is required: SFMNP Proxy form; Proof of age and York County residency verification for the person you are picking up for; Photo ID also required for Proxy. EACH ELIGIBLE PERSON IS QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE ONE SET OF VOUCHERS PER YEAR Seniors who are living in a nursing home, personal care home, or other residential facilities where meals are provided are ineligible to receive vouchers. Sponsored by the York County Area Agency on Aging, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. VOUCHERS CAN BE REDEEMED FROM June 1 through November 30. Individuals are eligible to receive the vouchers ONLY ONCE per calendar year. 8

9 JUNE Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 5 AA Mtg. 8am Worship 10:30 12 AA Mtg. 8am Worship 10:30 JUNE 21ST 6 Ministries Board Meeting 7pm HACC 13 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 7 Medical Clinic 10:30am-12pm at HACC Diabetes Class 12-1pm HACC Shelter Committee 7 pm HACC 9 Medical Clinic 6-8pm HACC Crop Committee Mtg. 6:30pm Rummage Sale NA Mtg. 7pm ESL Class 9:30-11 am Citizenship Class 11 am-12:30 pm NA Mtg. 7pm HACC ESL Class- 9:30am-11am Citizenship- 11am-12:30pm NA Mtg. 7pm HACC ESL Class- 9:30am-11am Citizenship- 11am-12:30pm 19 AA Mtg. 8am Worship 10:30 Father s Day (**) 20 Finance Com. Mtg. at 5pm St. Joseph s, Grandview 21 Medical Clinic 10:30am-12pm at HACC Diabetes Class 12-1pm HACC Building Committee Mtg. 7am HACC Medical Clinic 6-8pm HACC Community Needs Mtg. 3 pm HACC NA Mtg. 7pm HACC ESL Class- 9:30am-11am Citizenship- 11am-12:30pm 26 AA Mtg. 8am Worship 10:

10 Hanover Area Council of Churches P.O. Box Carlisle St. Hanover, PA Return Service Requested NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID HANOVER, PA PERMIT NO. 229 Community Health FREE Medical Clinic At HACC, 136 Carlisle St. Every 1 st & 3 rd Tuesday 10:30AM - 12 Noon Every 2 nd & 4 th Thursday from 6-8PM Diabetes Education Classes INSIDE THIS ISSUE: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Check out the many VBS opportunities offered this summer by our member churches in the Hanover Area. Beginning on page 6. Rabbit Transit Information Rabbit transit 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 RIDER ALERTS Sign up on our website for or text message alerts: WEBSITE Visit RIDER HOTLINE Call the rabbittransit Hotline at 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. Rabbit transit 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 2 nd Monday, 10AM- 11AM Hanover Council of Churches, 136 Carlisle St. 2 nd Tuesday, 10AM-12PM New Hope Ministries, 135 Baltimore Street 2 nd Thursday, 10AM- 1PM 10