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April 2022
2022 Congregational Watchword:
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. Isaiah 12:3
LOGOS
Logos April 2022 –A Holy Week in the midst of holy days
April 2022 is a special time for many faith communities around the world. It is rare for so
many of the different world religions to celebrate their religious holidays at the same time.
Our Islamic brothers and sisters will begin their month-long celebration of Ramadan on
April 2nd and ending on May 3rd. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and is
the holy month of fasting. The Islamic calendar is 10 – 12 days shorter than the Gregorian
calendar, which we use, which means that Ramadan falls earlier each year than the previous
year. For Muslims, Ramadan is a period of introspection, communal prayer (ṣalāt) in the
mosque, and reading of the Qurʾān. God forgives the past sins of those who observe the holy
month with fasting, prayer, and faithful intention. Our brothers and sisters at the Islamic
Center of Lancaster have invited us to join them for the breaking of their fast, each Friday
and Saturday evening during Ramadan at 7:30PM.
Passover is the Jewish holiday commemorating the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in
Egypt and the “passing over” of the forces of destruction, or the sparing of the firstborn of
the Israelites, when the Lord “smote the land of Egypt” on the eve of the Exodus. Passover
begins with the 15th and ends with the 21st (or, outside of Israel and among Reform Jews, the
22nd) day of the month of Nisan (March or April). In 2022, Passover begins on April 16, 2022
and ends on April 2022. Passover is commemorated with a seder dinner and the retelling of
the Exodus story. Sikh individuals will celebrate their New Year’s Holiday of Vaisakhi on April
13th or 14th. This holiday is to remember and celebrate the Khalsa, those baptized into the
Sikh faith. It is celebrated with singing, reading of texts from their holy book, the Guru Granth
Sahib. Zoroastrians celebrate Farvardinegan on the 19th day of the first month of the Solar
Hijri calendar. This year that falls on April 8th. Farvardinegan is a ceremony to remember the
deceased where celebrants visit the graves of their deceased. They burn agarwood and
olibanum for the peace of the souls and put plants, fruits, and candles on the graves. Jains
(Mahavir Jayanti) and Buddhists will both celebrate the birth of their religious guides, and
those of the Baha’i faith celebrate what we would call the consecration of their leader in
April of 2022 as well.
And we as Christians, are in the midst of our 40 days of Lent (plus Sundays). In April we too
will have the culmination of Lent with our Holy Week services and remembrances. On Palm
Sunday (April 10th) we will remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem for Passover. We will be
reminded that on this day we called out Hosanna with the crowds, celebrating Jesus as our
king. Monday-Wednesday we will remember the last week of Jesus life by reflecting on his
teachings and words. Thursday we will celebrate Communion together as we reflect on his
last meal with his disciples, and his arrest. Friday we will mourn his death and question our
role in it as we will be reminded that in the same way, Hosanna poured from our lips, we also
cried out “crucify!”
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On Saturday, we will walk the streets of Lancaster for our monthly prayer walk, focusing on
prayers that are common to all three major faith traditions. Our brothers and sisters from the
Islamic Community Center of Lancaster and Shaarai Shomayim will also be invited to join us
for the prayer walk. That evening those who are interested will gather again with our brothers
and sisters from the Islamic Center of Lancaster as they break their fast for the day. When
they begin their prayers, those who are interested are invited to a time of quiet
contemplation and reflection in our church Sanctuary. On Sunday, April 17th, we will begin
our day with a sunrise service at Milton Grove Cemetery (6:10AM), followed by finding a
breakfast spot for anyone who is interested. At 10AM we will have a glorious Easter Morning
celebration, where we will joyfully shout, “He is risen!” Following which, Pastor Mandy, along
with protestant pastors around the world will promptly go home for a nap, resting well in the
assurance that HE IS RISEN INDEED!
Moravian Center of Lancaster Holy Week Opportunities
Sunday, April 10, 2022 - Palm Sunday – 10 AM Worship
Monday, April 11, 2022 – Wednesday April 13, 2022
11AM – Bilingual Holy Week Reading Service with the Adult Day Center
2:30PM – Holy Week Reflections Service at Moravian Manor (NOT Holy Week Readings)
Thursday, April 14, 2022
11AM – Maundy Thursday Reading and Communion Service with the Adult Day Center
2:30PM – Communion Service at Moravian Manor
Friday, April 15, 2022
11AM – Good Friday Holy Week Reading at Lancaster Moravian Church
2:30PM – Good Friday Service at Moravian Manor (Reflections of the Centurion)
Saturday, April 16, 2022 – Great Sabbath
9AM – Prayer Walk (with a focus on prayers that intersect among Christians, Jews,
and Muslims)
7:30PM – break fast with our Muslim siblings followed by a time of quiet meditation
in the sanctuary.
Sunday, April 17, 2022 – Easter Sunday
6:10AM - Sunrise Service at the Milton Grove Cemetery
10AM – Easter Celebration Service at Lancaster Moravian Church
Conversations That Matter
Lent is often thought of as a time during which we begrudgingly forgo a handful of pleasures,
such as giving up soda, coffee, or sweets. This Lenten and Easter season, however, I invite you to
approach it as an opportunity -- an opportunity to let go of excuses for failings and
shortcomings; to stop hanging on to our inflated sense of self and goodness; and to ask God to
show us what we really look like. To do this takes faith in the good news that Jesus Christ
overcame sin through his suffering, death, and resurrection. It also takes courage, vulnerability,
and community.
Beginning Sunday, March 6, and continuing for 15 weeks through Pentecost, please join us
Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM on the third floor of LMC as we share in “Conversations That Matter,”
– conversations intended to explore the scriptures, delve into our questions and doubts, and
thereby deepen our faith and enrich our lives as we journey with Jesus. The topics will be
informed by (but not limited to) a resource entitled, “Suffering and Glory: Meditations for Holy
Week and Easter” published by Christianity Today International. Please feel free to bring your
coffee or other beverage and pull up a chair. Looking forward to getting together.
Phil Woffindin and Donna Schilke
The Cat in the Hat has NOTHING on Elaine!
Clearly, Elaine's wonderful sense of humor is
very present and we recognize that twinkle in
her eye!
Moravian Women will be meeting on Thursday, April 7th at 1 PM via
ZOOM. We will be continuing our study of Philippians by Max Lucado.
This month we will look at Philippians 3:1-11. Paul tells us that "we are
saved by grace, and live the Christian life by grace through faith."
Please join us for a time of Christian growth and fellowship.
Nancy Sturgis
717-569-7678
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7276959529
meeting ID # 7276959529
SUGAR CAKE TIME
In preparation for the Christmas in July bazaar, we will be
doing a limited sugar cake bake to be sold to the church family
on April 29th and 30th. We will be mixing and baking on April 30th.
Cakes can be picked up on the 30th or after church on Sunday,
May 1st.
If you are interested in helping please contact Priscilla Weidman
at 717 -627- 5950. We will be making 42 cakes.
If you would like to order, contact Nancy Sturgis at 717 -569 -7678,
or you can pick up at church until they are gone.
The cost is $5.00/ cake.
For questions, call Nancy Sturgis.
WHEN DONATING DIRECTLY, OUR PARTNER
NUMBER IS: 50003.
DUE TO STORAGE SPACE LIMITATIONS,
IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO
THE STORE, THAT WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
April 25th Book Club meeting
We received $64.44 from Community Aid for the at 2 PM on Zoom
4th quarter of 2021
After the loss of her mother and her own battle with
breast cancer, Joanna Teale returns to her graduate
research on nesting birds in rural Illinois,
determined to prove that her recent hardships have
not broken her. She throws herself into her work
from dusk to dawn, until her solitary routine is
disrupted by the appearance of a mysterious child
who shows up at her cabin barefoot and covered in
bruises.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7276959529
meeting ID # 7276959529
WHEN WE LONG FOR PEACE
AN INTERFAITH PANEL
DISCUSSION ON
RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL
RESPONSES TO WAR
MONDAY, APRIL 4th AT 7PM
Panelists Rabbi Jack Paskoff, Dr. Shahid Babar, and Jon Rudy
Sponsored by: the Klehr Center at Franklin and MarshallCollege
& the Lancaster Interfaith Coalition
To register: Please give your name to Pastor Mandy or Donna and we will take care of
registering you. Thank you.
" EXCITING NEWS"
Lancaster Moravian Church Bazaar Christmas in July
Saturday, July 16,2022 9am-1pm.
Good Day, Bazaar Lovers.
We have been blessed with busy elves volunteering to "GO BAZAAR" on July 16th!!
Many thanks to all who have answered the Bazaar call!
We are still requesting volunteers for:
Vendor Coordinator (Susie E and Fay have table layout, past vendors, etc.)
Also, for Silent Auction Table Coordinator.
Danielle Tshudy has arranged for a SANTA to be on site day of bazaar.
We will be having a raffle and are in the process of choosing exactly what to
offer.
Thank you for everything you are doing to make Christmas in July a success.
Next meeting is Thurs., April 7th @ 3 PM. All are welcome, see you there.
Susie Evans
2022
INCOME & EXPENSES
FEBRUARY YTD
Operating Income 8,098 $ 16,975
Operating Expense $ 15,725 $ 29,357
Gain/
PRAYER CONCERNS
Hedda, Stephen, Elaine, Charlene,
Jan
HOMEBOUND MEMBERS
Cindy Campbell, Charlotte Howell ,
Elaine Sturgis, Annetta
To take advantage of online giving you may
access the following links:
Lancaster Moravian Church
https://mmfa.info/lancaster-moravian-church-
donation-form/
NEXT LANCASTER COMMUNITY Moravian Center Adult Day
PRAYER WALKS: https://mmfa.info/moravian-center-adult-day-
Saturday, April 16th at 9 AM. lancaster-donation-form/
Come prepared for the weather,
and meet outside the church
entrance.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7276959529
meeting ID # 7276959529
UNIFIED BOARD
APRIL ANNIVERSARIES Wayne Kautz
Fay Hill
Dave & Diane Herber Jan Stein
April 30th Priscilla Weidman
Joe Schulter
Susie Evans
Charlie Graybill
Dave Herber (Associate)
STAFF
Rev. Mandy Mastros — Pastor
Donna Schilke - Admin Asst./Editor
Terry Gott - Bookkeeper
Office Hours at Moravian Center
Office is open: M-F, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Pastor’s office hours:
APRIL BIRTHDAYS Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9:30AM-12:00PM
~ other times by appointment ~
Greta Rymar April 11th
Articles and items appearing in the
newsletter are due by the second Monday of
CharlotteHowell** April 14th every month. Material & comments should
be submitted to the church office.
Lancaster Moravian Church
227 N. Queen St, Lancaster PA, 17603
717-397-9722
www.lancastermoravian.org
Pastor Mandy M. Mastros, LSW
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