Announcements
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September 2025 Schedule
Upcoming Events at Kirchenwald & the Wittel Farm
9/7—Dinner Church at Wittel Farm 5-7 pm: Rooted in the tradition of the early Christian
movement, Dinner Church invites us to gather at a common table to remember Jesus through radical hospitality and community. All are welcome—come as you are and bring a dish to share. Experience worship in its most nourishing form—where food and faith meet. We hope to see you this summer!
9/27—Party With A Purpose at Kirchenwald 4-9pm: Our annual Oktoberfest-style fundraiser at the Lutheran Camping Corporation in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. This lively evening brings together friends, family, and supporters for great food, music, and community — all while helping sustain and grow our camping ministry.
Enjoy a mouthwatering pork BBQ dinner, delicious homemade desserts, and the warm atmosphere of an Oktoberfest celebration. Tap your feet to live music, connect with fellow supporters, and take part in an exciting silent and live auction. Your participation directly supports the mission and programs of the Kirchenwald (Lutheran Camping Corporation of Central Pennsylvania).
Southern Style BBQ with all the Fixin’s and Premium Spirits
Your Price to Attend? Give us what you would pay for a dinner out at a nice restaurant, including tip …at a really nice restaurant…not fast food!
To learn more and to RSVP for events please visit luthreancamping.org or call (717) 964-3121 .
Wittle Farm: 1753 Mill Road Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Kirchenwald: 1 Cut Off Road Lebanon, PA 17042
“Chiming” or Ringing the Church Bells
Our tower bells (technically a “chime”) are not rung by automated equipment but by congregation members. There is a console for “playing” the bells one level above the music balcony. It has “keys” similar to a piano keyboard, that are played by grasping and depressing.
A system of cords, one per key, rises to the bells and initiates the mechanism to strike the bells.
We can always use more chimers. If you can read music, you will find it easy to do. Let
Murray Foreman know of your – or a family member’s – interest
murrayforeman@gracelutheranchurch.com
Karl Moyer, who has served this congregation in countless ways, retired from chiming this past year, and next month, Donna Linton, who has chimed for many decades, also will retire. We
thank these two for their years of dedication to chiming.
Communion Assistants
We need your help—we need a few more communion assistants for the 10:30 service . We would love to have at least three more folks sign up on a regular basis. If you have any questions please contact Angie Rabbe or Keith Miller.
Outreach
Grocery Cards
Grocery cards are available at both services on Sunday mornings. You may order cards by calling Duane and Kitty Weiss. Remember all purchases of cards realizes 5% in cash back to Grace. These funds are used to support our many ministries. Grocery
Christian Formation
Save the Date—Chad Bird at St. John’s Lutheran Church
October 24-25. 2025
616 Locust St.
Columbia PA 17512
717-684-2763
Chad Bird is a scholar in residence at 1517.org. He will be discussing his book The Christ Key on the evening of the 24th and the morning of the 25th.
Sit-down dinner Friday night at 6 pm. Lecture Saturday morning 9-12. If you are attending the dinner please call St. John’s to RSVP. The focus of The Christ Key is to unpack Luke 24:25-27, 45-47. Chad Bird is a Hebrew and Greek scholar. If you have any questions please contact St. John’s Lutheran.
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