Hanover Area Council of Churches
One Body • One Spirit
P.O. Box 1561
136 Carlisle St.
Hanover, PA 17331
717-633-6353
FAX: 717-633-6219
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
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We accept donations
Mon.-Sat. between
8 am—12:30 pm
or by appointment.
Call 717-633-6353 to
schedule a drop-off time.
COUNCIL NEWS—March 2016
www.hanoverareacouncilofchurches.org
From the desk of Carol Hinkle (HACC Director)
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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From the desk of Nancy Werner (Council President)
“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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Continued from page 1, “Carol Hinkle”
Continued from page 1, “Nancy Werner”
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!
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.”
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
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Scripture
Luke 23:26-34
Luke 23:35-43
John 19:25-27
Matt. 27:45-47
John 19:28-29
John 19:30
Luke 23:46,
Mark 15:38-39
Time
12-12:25
12:25-12:50
12:50-1:15
1:15-1:40
1:40-2:05
2:05-2:30
2:30-3:00
The offering taken at our Good Friday Service on
March 25 will go toward the Stolte Scholarship Fund.
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:
Week of Mar. 13:
Week of Mar. 20:
Week of Mar. 27:
In Case of Inclement Weather
 Tune your radio to WHVR (1280 AM), The Peak
Fund Development Committee
HACC Staff
Meals-On-Wheels Ministry
Membership Committee
(98.5 FM) to get all the information about
closings/cancellations at the Council.
 Watch WGAL TV for updates.
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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.
Clothing Bank Hours
Open to the Public:
Thursdays 9 am—12 pm
Rummage Sale 1st Saturday
of each month 9 am—12 pm
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.
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 interdenominational musical group. All are welcome. Use the entrance at
parking lot behind the church. For more information call Linda at 633-6426.
Rabbit Transit Information
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.
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
RIDER ALERTS–Sign up on our website for email or text message alerts:
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
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.
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Open to
Certified Clients Only:
Tuesdays 9 am—12 pm
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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; [email protected]. —Gary Laabs
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
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.
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HACC Welcomes HACH—A Community Ministry
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 betterprepared 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
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CHURCH EVENTS
If your church has an event that it would like to publicize to the larger community
email your articles to [email protected] 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
Hanover Post-Polio
Support Group
Meeting March 13—2 pm
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
The Hanover Post Polio Support Group
will meet March 13, 2016 due to the regular 4th Sunday of March being Easter Sunday. We will continue our DVD of
“Casual Coffee Moments” Conference
with Speaker Dr. Richard Bruno, PhD.
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.
Meeting Place:
Harmony Ridge-Cross Keys Village/The
Brethren Home Community
2990 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, PA 17350
Proceeds benefit “The Friends of Cross Keys Village,
The Brethren Home Community”
Contact Deborah Stambaugh 717-259-9594
[email protected](in subject: PPS)
St. Paul’s Lutheran
All Saints Episcopal Church—890 McCosh, Hanover
1214 Broadway, Hanover
EASTER BAZAAR
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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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.
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
Community Easter
Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 26-10:30am
Come one…Come all!
Bring your basket
and fill it up (or we
have bags)!
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
Emmanuel UCC—124 Broadway
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
36th Annual Spaghetti Supper
Saturday, March 5, 2016
127 York Street, Hanover, PA
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) 6322665 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 Ainscough—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. 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.
First United Methodist
St. Paul's Lutheran—127 York St .
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, Vespers 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
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.
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
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.
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March
Mon
Sun
Christ beside me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ within me,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me.
—Saint Patrick
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AA Mtg.—8am
Worship—10:30
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Ministries Bd.
Meeting
7pm—HACC
Smart Recovery
7:30-9pm HACC
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14
Worship—10:30
NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE
AA Mtg.—8am
Smart Recovery
7:30-9pm HACC
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21
Worship—10:30
Finance
Committee Mtg.
5pm—GUMC
AA Mtg.—8am
Smart Recovery
7:30-9pm HACC
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AA Mtg.—8am
Worship—10:30
Smart Recovery
7:30-9pm HACC
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Tue
1
Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
I am the resurrection
and the life. Those who
believe in me, even
though they die, will live.
—John 11:25
Wed
2
Smart Recovery
7:30-9pm HACC
Medical Clinic
10:30am-12pm
at HACC
Diabetes Class
12-1pm HACC
8
9
Parenting Class
12:30-2:30pm
HACC
Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
Smart Recovery
7:30-9pm HACC
15
16
Smart Recovery
7:30-9pm HACC
Medical Clinic
10:30am-12pm
at HACC
Diabetes Class
12-1pm HACC
22
Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
3
4
Shelter Committee
7 pm HACC
World Day of
Prayer—5pm
St. Mark
Lutheran
Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
10
Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
Medical Clinic
6-8pm HACC
17
Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
11
Sat
5
Rummage Sale
9am-Noon
NA Mtg.
7pm —HACC
23
24
Smart Recovery
7:30-9pm HACC
Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
Medical Clinic
6-8pm HACC
Community
Needs Mtg.
3 pm—HACC
30
31
Smart Recovery
7:30-9pm HACC
12
NA Mtg.
7pm—HACC
Lenten Bible
Study—10 am
HACC
18
19
NA Mtg.
7pm—HACC
Lenten Bible
Study—10 am
HACC
St. Patrick’s
Day
Executive
Committee
4:30 pm—HACC
29
Fri
Lenten Bible
Study—10 am
HACC
Building
Committee Mtg.
7am—HACC
Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
Thu
25
Good Friday
Service
Noon-3pm
St. Matthew
Lutheran
26
NA Mtg.
7pm—HACC
Community Lenten Bible Study
Our Bible Study continues at the
Council on Saturdays at 10 am
through March 19.
Everyone is welcome!
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Hanover Area Council of Churches
P.O. Box 1561
136 Carlisle St.
Hanover, PA 17331
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
HANOVER, PA
PERMIT NO. 229
[email protected]
www.hanoverareacouncilofchurches.org
Return Service Requested
9th Annual Kids’ Day Celebration
Saturday, April 30 from 12—4 pm
At Hanover Wirt Park
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
(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
Diabetes Education Classes
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday—12-1PM
For more information or to register
call 717-524-7885 or 717-688-4200
World Day of Prayer Service
Friday, March 4
St. Mark Lutheran Church
129 Charles St., Hanover
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
A free Lenten supper at 5:00 PM
will be followed at 6:00 by a program
with music prepared by women from Cuba.
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.
See article on page 3 for more info.
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