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VOLUME 35 | ISSUE 10
Reformation Sunday by Rev. Dr. Russell C. Sullivan, Jr
The last Sunday in October is the occasion for churches in the Lutheran and Reformed traditions to remember an important date in our history. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther, a Catholic cleric, posted his famous 95 Theses, a note of protest, on the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. His action launched a movement of reform and renewal that has had profound impact on the entire church for almost 500 years. Luther’s daring act of courage inspired many of our forebears, notably John Calvin, to lead the church in the celebration of God’s grace and the call to be open to God’s reforming and transforming spirit. To celebrate this event, the congregations of Pine Street and Market Square Presbyterian
Churches will worship together on Reformation Sunday, October 25, 2015, at 11:00am, at Market Square Presbyterian Church. (There will be no worship service or church school in our sanctuary or building that morning.) The service will feature the Reverend Dr. Mark EnglundKrieger, the Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Carlisle, as the preacher. We will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. The choirs of both congregations will lead the ministry of music of the day. Free parking is available in the Market Square Garage immediately contiguous to the church building. Worshipers should please bring the parking ticket they procure at the
OCTOBER 1, 2015
INSIDE THIS ISSUE DDB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 October Calendar . . . . . . . . 7 October Scripture. . . . . . . . 8
October At A Glance Bagels & Belief . . . . . . . . . . 4 World Communion . . . . . . . 4 Men’s Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . 10 Gleaning at Strites. . . . . . . . 24 Reformation Sunday. . . . . . 25
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World Communion Sunday by Rev. Heather Sigler
World Communion /Peacemaking Sunday will be observed on October 4. Here at Pine Street where Communion is served and the Lord’s Supper celebrated every week, it is easy to lose sight of the significance of World Communion Sunday. While we share the sacrament every Sunday other churches do not. But on this one day in October, we can be assured that we are joining at the Lord’s Table with Christians around the world. Again this year in an effort to include as many members as possible in our World Communion celebration, the deacons will be distributing communion to our homebound members immediately following the 11:00am service. If you are
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