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Pine Street
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
Volume 35 | Issue 4
Welcome Brett Terry
by Chantal & Robert Atnip, Co-chairs, Music Search Committee
The Music Search Committee is
proud to present Mr. Brett Terry as
Pine Street’s newly selected Minister
of Music and Worship.
choir, met the staff, demonstrated
their skills on the organ and piano,
toured the Harrisburg area, and met
with the search committee.
Last August the Music Search
Committee was formed to choose a
successor for Thomas
Clark-Jones
upon
his retirement. Once
advertised, the position
at Pine Street attracted
over 60 applicants from
around the USA, and
a few from abroad.
Between
August
and December, the
committee
reviewed
applications
and
eventually
selected
11 candidates as semi-finalists.
In
December
the
committee
conducted online interviews with
these applicants, and narrowed the
field to five finalists, one of whom
withdrew during the process. On-site
interviews were conducted with the
“final four” during February, during
which the candidates rehearsed the
The committee’s goal was to
identify the candidate who exhibited
the best combination
of
musicianship,
leadership, collegiality,
personality, and a sense
of music as a ministry,
vital to the church and
to our wider community.
We were fortunate to
have four outstanding
candidates,
and
ultimately made Brett
Terry our first choice.
Upon being offered the
position, Brett accepted quickly and
with enthusiasm.
april 1, 2015
Inside This IssUe
April Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . 7
April Scripture. . . . . . . . . . . 8
April At A Glance
Maundy Thursday. . . . . . . . . 2
Good Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Easter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Taize Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Youth Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Brett is coming to Pine Street from
the Scarsdale UCC Congregational
Church in the NYC Metro area,
where he serves as Music Director
and Organist. He is originally
See Brett Terry on page 3
Youth On The Move
by Cheryl A. Goode
As I read this month’s “The Presbyterian Outlook” magazine, I came across
an article by Lauren Wheeler Scharstein who is an associate pastor for youth
and families. In her article she talks about how students in this day and time
are hyper-connected through all their activities and social media. The question
she posed to them is what was their most meaningful experience in worship?
The overwhelming response was during the time of silent prayer.
See Youth on page 3
PSL Deadline
Articles, photos and
items of interest for
the May, 2015 issue
of Pine Street Life are
due by April 15, 2015.
Please e-mail to Sue
Black at
BL3COL@aol.com
Organist Mark Laubach Returns
to Pine Street
Friday, April 17 at 7:30pm
In June 2011, Mark Laubach was a featured
organist at the Regional American Guild of Organists
convention in Harrisburg. The “standing room only”
audience rose to applaud him loudly and long for a
stellar performance. Mark is organist and choirmaster
of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre,
PA, adjunct instructor of organ and church music
at Marywood University in Scranton, and honorary
Canon Precentor of the Diocese of Bethlehem, PA. He
is known and respected throughout the United States
and Europe as a gifted recitalist. Mr. Laubach has
recorded three compact discs on the Pro Organo label.
The concert is sponsored by the Harrisburg Chapter,
American Guild of Organists and Music at Pine Street.
Plan to bring a friend to this exciting event. A reception
for Mark will follow in the Gathering Place. Suggested
donation $10.00. As always, free parking is available in
the South Street garage
My thanks to all those in the congregation
for your kind thoughts, cards, and prayers
during my recent surgery and recovery. My
thanks also to the Deacons for the lovely
flowers. It is true that God does answer our
prayers.
Peace, Craig Kegerise
Mission Opportunity at the
5 Senses Garden
by Debbie Olson
When: Saturday, April
25 from 9:00am until 12:00
or 1:00pm. Rain or shine!!!
What:Volunteering
at the 5 Senses Garden
along the Harrisburg
Green Belt.
Maundy Thursday – April 2 at 7:30pm
The Living Last Supper
Listen to the story of the disciples and celebrate
the Institution of the Lord’s Supper in Fellowship Hall
Good Friday – April 3 at 7:30pm
The Service of Tenebre
“The Seventh Word: Father, Into Thy Hands”
Dr. Sullivan preaching
Easter – April 5 at 8:30am and 11:00am
The Resurrection of the Lord
“The Final Word: Feat Not!”
Dr. Sullivan, preaching
Page 2
We could be doing
many things: replacing
landscaping boards that
line the garden beds,
edging garden beds,
placing
wood
chips
onto the garden beds,
fertilizing the garden
beds,
weeding,
etc.
Lunch will be provided at
the garden. All volunteers
are also invited to dinner
at Fort Hunter park area.
Why: For the last
few years, PSPC has
volunteered
with
the
Rebuilding
Together
National Event Day the
last Saturday of April.
Last year and this year
there was no home that
we could work on, the
homes required work
that
volunteers
from
Pine Street wouldn’t be
able to do or had such
minimal needs that
it wouldn’t be much of a
work day. So this year
we are again volunteering
with the Garden, through
Rebuilding Together.
Who: Anyone who
wants to enjoy the
morning with others who
will be volunteering.
Also: Wear old shoes
that can get dirty!!! If you
have ‘favorite’ garden
tools, bring them, and
gardening gloves.
Sign-up
at
the
Welcome Center. For
more information, contact
Debbie Olson at 5334548 or via e-mail at
dolsonmassage@
hotmail.com
www.pinestreet.org
Brett Terry
Continued from page 1
from the Midwest and
graduated summa cum
laude from the University
of Missouri’s Kansas
City Music Conservatory,
holding
undergraduate
degrees in organ and
vocal performance. He
then went on to study
at
Yale
University,
graduating
with
the
Master of Music degree
in organ performance as
well as the Certificate in
Church Music Studies (a
combined study of music
and theology).
Brett’s
teachers
include
well-respected
figures such as Vinson
Cole, Thomas Troeger,
and Thomas Murray. Brett
has served as the music
director for Marquand
Chapel at Yale, home of
the Institute of Sacred
Music and the Yale
Divinity School’s daily
chapel service. He has
led numerous concert
series and a professional
choir in NYC. He teaches
voice, piano and organ,
coaches,
and
has
performed in a wide
range of secular venues
including Broadway and
with the Metropolitan
Opera Orchestra, as well
as elsewhere in the United
States and abroad.
Brett hopes to live in
the City of Harrisburg.
Pine Street Life
Youth
Continued from page 1
He will officially begin his
ministry at Pine Street as
of June 1, 2015, but will
start “moving in” during
the month of May.
We are indebted to
many people who enabled
us to guide this search
effectively. Let me offer
special and extended
thanks to Ellen Hunt and
members of the Chancel
Choir, who put in many
extra hours of preparation
and rehearsal time as part
of the interview process.
I hope they enjoyed it as
much as we did. Equally
heartfelt thanks to Betty
Rader, who gave each
candidate a personal
customized tour of the
Harrisburg area.
Our
inexpressible
thanks
go
to
our
colleagues and friends
of the Music Search
Committee: Sue Wilson,
Nathan Garman, Lisa
Milletics, Leslie Luciew,
David DeVries, with staff
liaisons Anne Guenin
and Russell Sullivan.
These women and men of
faith worked and served
together selflessly on
behalf of Pine Street,
and to the greater Glory
of God. Their collective
wisdom was inspiring, and
kept us moving forward to
a successful conclusion.
The fact that students responded that silent prayer
was their most meaningful experience in worship says
to me that students are craving a connection with God.
As a Christian educator my job is to guide the youth
and the youth leaders in finding this connection. Some
of the ways we are doing this are evident in programs
we have in place.
The youth meet on Sunday mornings for an hour
and a half for their youth fellowship time with youth
leaders John and Leslie Luciew, Mike Brittain, and
intern Christopher Cartwright. Throughout the winter
they have stayed on the premises, playing in the gym,
spending time together, studying together, and praying
together. As the weather gets warmer they will start to
go out from the church doing field trips.
This past fall the youth attended a two day retreat at
Camp Hebron with a focus on prayer. Students learned
about prayer through Bible study, guided meditations,
and walking the labyrinth.
Currently we have two students in our youth
confirmation class. Heather Sigler has led them each
week in learning about Presbyterianism and preparing
them to make a decision about becoming part of our
church community.
We have begun preparing for Youth Sunday
worship which will take place on April 26. Students will
write the sermon, the prayers, choose the music, and
lead the children’s sermon. They will do all aspects of
the service except the institution of the Lord’s Supper.
Preparation is not just about preparing but about the
fellowship and learning that takes place as we prepare.
Another major event for our middle school and high
school students is the youth mission trip. This year we
are planning a trip to Syracuse N.Y. (More information
about this trip is in Marah Dormuth’s article on p.6.)
As with any mission trip, as you work, you are building
relationships. Those relationships build disciples who
then can go forth in the world to share the gospel of
Jesus Christ.
All of these programs provide opportunities for us
to connect with God, whether we are writing a sermon,
praying together, or digging in the dirt. Our youth have
the opportunity to seek and connect with God!
Page 3
ALC 5K to Educate Needs YOU
by Joan Hays and Debbie Olson,
ALC 5k to Educate, Volunteer co-chairs
Last October Pine Street opened the Adult Learning
Center, commonly referred to as the ALC. This is the
newest community outreach mission program to serve
members of the greater Harrisburg area. Church
members are involved in helping instruct students who
are hoping to get their GED certificates. English, math,
and computer skills are taught to adults who have not graduated from high school.
A GED will help them be eligible for a better job.
The ALC receives financial support from grants, individuals and in-kind
contributions including space in the Boyd building and utilities. These funding
sources paid for start-up costs and partially support ongoing expenses. To raise
additional money for ALC requirements a fund raising event is being organized by
Jose Sastre: a walk/run on City Island on the morning of Saturday, May 30. The
event is being called the ALC 5K to Educate. In addition to Jose several Pine
Streeters are involved in the planning – Chris Ewing, Sue Black, Steve McMullen,
Debbie Olson and Joan Hays.
The walk/run will be one lap around City Island, over the walking bridge with
a loop along Riverfront Park then back across the walking bridge finishing on the
island.
Volunteers are needed to assist with preparation for and activities on Race Day.
Every volunteer who signs-up before May 1 will receive a race day t-shirt. Here are
some things that volunteers may do before race day:
• Advertise the race to family, friends and co-workers. Hand out or post brochures in the work
place so others will know about the race. Race brochures are available at the Welcome Center
• Stuff the goodie bags each preregistered participant will receive
• Procure promotional give-aways for the goodie bags. Perhaps your company has things that
could be given for this purpose, like key chains, kitchen magnets, etc.
• Contact a business to donate or make a personal financial contribution to purchase fruit and/
or bottled water for the entrants. Sponsorship brochures are available at the Welcome Center
ALC 5k to
Educate
Sponsorship
Opportunities
For
individuals
not wishing to walk or
run, personal financial
contributions may be
made:
• $25 Friends
• $50 Patrons
Larger
sponsorship
opportunities are also
available at the following
levels:
• Big = $100
• Bigger = $250
• Biggest = $500
Opportunities for specific
sponsors ara available:
• Goodie Bag Sponsor
• Refreshment Sponsor
• T-shirt Sponsor
• Finish Line Sponsor
For more information
please
pick
up
a
sponsorship brochure at
the Welcome Center or
contact Chris Ewing.
On the day of the race, volunteers are needed to
• Assist with registration
• Hand out goodie bags and t-shirts
• Hold signs at race turns and encourage the entrants
• Hand out cups of water at the half-way point
• Pass out fruit and bottled water at the end of the race
• Assist with clean-up when the race is over
And of course you, your family, friends and pets are needed to walk or run.
Sign-up at the Welcome Center to work or financially support the event and join
the fun. If you have any questions, please talk to one of the committee members.
Page 4
www.pinestreet.org
Entry Fee & Registration
1st annual ALC
5K to
Educate
5K Run/Walk
a benefit for the
Adult Learning
Center
Saturday,
May 30, 2015
9:00am start
Carousel Pavilion
City Island
Harrisburg, PA
$25
for
preregistered
participants over 12 years Please detach this registration and release form,
old. Race day registration
enclose a check for $25 payable to
is $30. You may register by
picking up a race brochure
(note “ALC” in the memo area) and mail to:
at the Welcome Center and
paying by check, or you
310 N. Third St
may register online by credit
Harrisburg, PA 17101
card (plus a $3 processing
or register online at
fee) at https://runsignup.
com/Race/PA/Harrisburg/
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Harrisburg/
ALC5KtoEducate.
ALC5KtoEducate
The Race
Race day registration
and packet pickup will be
available at the Carousel
Pavilion on City Island from
7:45am – 8:45am. The race
will start at the same location
at 9:00am.
Awards
$75 1st place male & 1st place
female
$50 2nd place male & 2nd
place female
rd
$25 3 place male & 3rd
place female
T-shirts & Goodie Bags
All participants who register
by May 1, 2015 will receive
a t-shirt and goodie bag.
Registration will continue up
to and including race day,
but t-shirt availability and
size selection cannot be
guaranteed.
Weather
Rain or shine. However, in the
case of extreme/dangerous
weather the race coordinator
will determine whether to
cancel the race. There are
no refunds if the race is
canceled.
Pine Street Life
Registration form
Participant Information
Name _______________________________
[ ] Male [ ] Female Age on race day______
Address ______________________________
City ________________________State ____
Zip ______ email ______________________
Shirt Size (please check one)
[ ]S
[ ]M
[ ]L
[ ] XL
For participants registered by May 1, 2015
Release
In consideration of you accepting this entry, I, the
participant, intending to be legally bound and hereby waive
or release any and all right and claims for damages or injuries
that I may have against the Event Director, RunSignup.com,
and all of their agents assisting with the event, sponsors and
their representatives and employees for any and all injuries to
me or my personal property. This release includes all injuries
and/or damages suffered by me before, during or after the
event. I recognize, intend and understand that this release is
binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.
I also authorize the use of photographs or videos that include
my image for promotional, informational, or other reasons
deemed to be in the best interest of the event.
I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to
enter this race that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained
for the completion of this event and that my physical condition
has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. By submitting
this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all
children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above
waiver.
_______________________________________
Signature (by parent or guardian if under 18)
Date______________________________
Page 5
Pine Street Youth to Spread God’s
Love in Syracuse, NY
by Marah Dormuth
Our goal of following Jesus’s teachings continues
as the Pine Street Youth Fellowship Group has been
invited by former Pine Street member, Reverend
Lorrie Cooney, to join her in completing a mission at
her church in Syracuse, New York, this June.
On our mission trip, we will engage in cleanup
work and general work within Reverend Cooney’s
Church community. With the efforts put forth, we are
showing our talents and the power that God has given
us by spreading the word of God and his love. We
are very excited to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity of supporting fellow Christians in their
church community. The youth would like to send out a
huge thank you to our host, Reverend Lori Cooney and
her church family, for inviting us and for housing us on
the days we will be there.
This trip will cap our already busy year. Among our
previous activities are hikes at Wildwood Park and a
weekend retreat at Camp Hebron in Halifax. We are
scheduled to serve at Downtown Daily Bread later this
month, as well.
Clearly, Pine Street Youth remain on the move!
Environmental Rights Seminar
by Bonnie Peckham
You are invited by your friends at Market Square
Presbyterian Church to attend a presentation and
discussion of the Pennsylvania Environmental Rights
Amendment
“The People of Pennsylvania have a right to clean air,
pure water, and the preservation of the natural, scenic,
historical, and esthetic values of the environment.”
(Article 1, Section 27 of the Pennsylvania Constitution.
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2015
Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm
Place:Market Square Presbyterian Church
20 South Second Street, Harrisburg, PA
Parking is free in the Market Square Garage
Panel of speakers:
Franklin Kury: Attorney and former State Senator;
author of Environmental Rights Amendment.
John Dernbach: Distinguished Professor of Law at
Widener Law School, who speaks to the history of the
Environmental Rights Amendment and to its treatment
in Pennsylvania’s courts.
John Childe: Attorney, Pennsylvania Environmental
Defense Foundation, who recently brought a case
against the Commonwealth, which was based upon
the Environmental Rights Amendment and the State’s
Oil and Gas Act.
We hope you will join us in learning more about the
Environmental Rights Amendment and its possible role
in achieving a cleaner environment in Pennsylvania.
Page 6
www.pinestreet.org
April, 2015
Sunday
29 Palm Sunday
30
5 Easter
6
7
12
13
19
26 YOUTH SUNDAY
8:30 AM Worship - Sanctuary
9:30AM SYF & JYF-Room 106
9:40 AM Church School All Ages
11:00 AM Worship -Sanctuary
12:20 PM Confirmation Reception
11:00 AM Worship Sanctuary
4:00 PM Taizé Service-Sanctuary
Monday
Thursday
Friday
2 Maundy Thursday 3 Good Friday
7:30 PM Worship Service
4
7:30 PM Tenebrae Service 9:00 AM Set up lilies
8
9
10
11
14
15
16
17
18
20
21
22
23
24
25
27
28
29
30
1
2
6:00 PM Adult Learning
Center
Center
Center
7:15 PM Covenant Bible
Study
Center
Study
Center
Study
31
Tuesday
8:45 AM Staff worship
9:15 AM Staff meeting
7:15 PM Maundy Thursday
rehearsal
7:30 PM Brass rehearsal
7:15 PM Session meeting
1
Wednesday
Center
6:00 PM KOALA FamilyFellowship Hall
Center
7:30 PM Adult handbell choir
Center
7:15 PM Program committee 7:30 PM Adult handbell choir
meetings
12:00 PM Trustees meeting
6:30 PM Deacons Admin
meeting
7:00 PM Deacons meeting
Center
7:15 PM Adult Ed/Spiritual
Formation committee meeting
6:00 PM Stephen Ministry
training-Fellowship Hall
7:30 PM Chancel Choir
rehearsal
rehearsal
7:15 PM Personnel
Committee meeting
rehearsal
Center
rehearsal
9:30 PM Property
Committee meeting
7:30 PM MAPS-Mark
Laubach, organist
Saturday
8:00 AM Men’s Breakfast
10:00 AM Shawl Ministry
9:00 AM Stephen
Ministry retreat
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Lectionary Readings for April
Monday, April 6
Psalms 97; 145
Jonah 2:1–10
Acts 2:14, 22–32
John 14:1–14
Monday, April 13
Psalms 97; 145
Daniel 1:1–21
1 John 1:1–10
John 17:1–11
Monday, April 20
Psalms 97; 145
Daniel 4:19–27
1 John 3:19–4:6
Luke 4:14–30
Tuesday, April 7
Psalms 98; 146
Isaiah 30:18–26
Acts 2:36–41 (42–47)
John 14:15–31
Tuesday, April 14
Psalms 98; 146
Daniel 2:1–16
1 John 2:1–11
John 17:12–19
Tuesday, April 21
Psalms 98; 146
Daniel 4:28–37
1 John 4:7–21
Luke 4:31–37
Wednesday, April 8
Psalms 99; 147:1–11
Micah 7:7–15
Acts 3:1–10
John 15:1–11
Wednesday, April 15
Psalms 99; 147:1–11
Daniel 2:17–30
1 John 2:12–17
John 17:20–26
Wednesday, April 22
Psalms 99; 147:1–11
Daniel 5:1–12
1 John 5:1–12
Luke 4:38–44
Psalms 22; 148
Genesis 22:1–14
1 Peter 1:10–20
John 13:36–38 or
John 19:38–42
Thursday, April 9
Psalms 47; 147:12–20
Ezekiel 37:1–14
Acts 3:11–26
John 15:12–27
Thursday, April 16
Psalms 47; 147:12–20
Daniel 2:31–49
1 John 2:18–29
Luke 3:1–14
Thursday, April 23
Psalms 47; 147:12–20
Daniel 5:13–30
1 John 5:13–20 (21)
Luke 5:1–11
Saturday, April 4
Friday, April 10
Psalms 96; 148
Daniel 12:1–4, 13
Acts 4:1–12
John 16:1–15
Friday, April 17
Psalms 96; 148
Daniel 3:1–18
1 John 3:1–10
Luke 3:15–22
Friday, April 24
Psalms 96; 148
Daniel 6:1–15
2 John 1–13
Luke 5:12–26
Saturday, April 11
Psalms 92; 149
Isaiah 25:1–9
Acts 4:13–21 (22–31)
John 16:16–33
Saturday, April 18
Psalms 92; 149
Daniel 3:19–30
1 John 3:11–18
Luke 4:1–13
Saturday, April 25
Psalms 92; 149
Daniel 6:16–28
3 John 1–15
Luke 5:27–39
Sunday, April 12
Sunday, April 19
Sunday, April 26
Psalms 93; 150
Isaiah 43:8–13
1 Peter 2:2–10
John 14:1–7
Psalms 93; 150
Daniel 4:1–18
1 Peter 4:7–11
John 21:15–25
Psalms 93; 150
Genesis 18:22–33
1 Peter 5:1–11
Matthew 7:15–29
Wednesday, April 1
Wednesday of Holy Week
Psalms 5; 147:1–11
Jeremiah 17:5–10,
14–17 (18)
Philippians 4:1–13
John 12:27–36
Thursday, April 2
Maundy Thursday
Psalms 27; 147:12–20
Jeremiah 20:7–11
(12–13) 14–18
1 Corinthains. 10:14–17;
11:27–32
John 17:1–11 (12–26)
Friday, April 3
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
Psalms 43; 149
Job 19:21–27a
Hebrews 4:1–16
Romans 8:1–11
Sunday, April 5
Resurrection of the
Lord / Easter
Psalms 93; 150
Exodus 12:1–14
John 1:1–18 or
Isaiah 51:9–11
Luke 24:13–35 or
John 20:19–23
2nd Sunday of Easter
3rd Sunday of Easter
4th Sunday of Easter
Monday, April 27
Psalms 97; 145
Jeremiah 30:1–9
Colossians 1:1–14
Luke 6:1–11
Tuesday, April 28
Psalms 98; 146
Jeremiah 30:10–17
Colossians 1:15–23
Luke 6:12–26
Wednesday, April 29
Psalms 99; 147:1–11
Jeremiah 30:18–22
Colossians 1:24–2:7
Luke 6:27–38
Thursday, April 30
Psalms 47; 147:12–20
Jeremiah 31:1–14
Colossians 2:8–23
Luke 6:39–49

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