Final Words: From the Cross

Lenten Supper Series Coming in March

Make sure to put it into your calendar! During the month of March, we will meet each Sunday evening from 5:30–7:30 PM for dinner followed by a study of Adam Hamilton’s book Final Words: From the Cross. In this study, we will reflect on and discuss Jesus’ dying hours and his final words as seen …

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Youth “Bowl-Down” – Feb. 17

Calling all Youth, 6th–12th grades — We have a Youth “Bowl-Down” scheduled at Berks Lanes on Friday night, February 17th from 9–11 p.m. The cost is $10, which includes: shoes, bowling, pizza, and drinks. Prizes will be awarded! Bring a friend! For more information, contact Pastor Dave.

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Enjoy Music at LP

From Music Director Beverly Perella One of LP’s strengths is the variety of gifted musicians we have within our church family. This is more evident throughout the holy seasons of Advent and Christmas when these musicians share their talents with us. We are indeed grateful to the Praise Band, the Bell Choir, the Chancel Choir, …

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Opportunity House

Make a Difference by Supporting Opportunity House

From Penny Snook Many people are struggling these days and their troubles don’t go away. Why not take a few hours out of your hectic schedule to make a difference in someone’s life? We’ll be serving dinner at Opportunity House the FIRST TUESDAY of every OTHER month beginning in JANUARY and continuing through NOVEMBER. Anyone …

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Members and Friends Say Farewell to Pastor Jerry and Pastor Dorris

From Richard Auman Simply – thank you. The Staff Parish Relations Committee would like to thank our church members and friends for your support through your attendance and monetary contributions as we bid farewell to Pastor Jerry McGrath and Pastor Dorris McCoy. The farewell celebrations for both pastors were well-attended. At Pastor Jerry’s last service, …

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Lenten Supper Series Coming in March Youth “Bowl-Down” – Feb. 17 Enjoy Music at LP Make a Difference by Supporting Opportunity House Members and Friends Say Farewell to Pastor Jerry and Pastor Dorris

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Members and Friends Say Farewell to Pastor Jerry and Pastor Dorris

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From Richard Auman

Simply – thank you.

The Staff Parish Relations Committee would like to thank our church members and friends for your support through your attendance and monetary contributions as we bid farewell to Pastor Jerry McGrath and Pastor Dorris McCoy.

The farewell celebrations for both pastors were well-attended. At Pastor Jerry’s last service, he was given a wooden mantle clock, a cookie of the month gift certificate, and a gift card to Target as tokens of appreciation from our church as he prepares for his new ministry at Lititz United Methodist Church. That service also marked the re-ceiving of the final confirmands under Pastor Jerry’s leadership at Lincoln Park. His reception had a sports theme – as a tribute to his love of hockey, baseball, and football. The “ballpark” food includ-ed popcorn, hot dogs, and a make-your-own sundae bar!

Two weeks later, we again brought our contemporary and traditional worship styles together, as Pastor Dorris celebrat-ed her final Sunday at the Lincoln Park pulpit. After the service, Pastor Dorris was presented with a beautiful black clerical robe to use as she continues her ministry at Welcome United Methodist Church in Landingville. Her appointment to this Schuykill County community church, effective July 1, was announced through the Confer-ence’s Superintendent in June. The small, country church – south of Orwigsburg – has a membership of about 114 people.

In honor of some of Pastor Dorris’s favorite things, her reception had a garden party flair with a little Texas barbeque mixed in. The tables were decorated with brightly colored floral tablecloths, and our Sunday School children decorated flowerpots to brighten up Memorial Hall. As we dined on tea sandwiches and bbq brisket with pinto beans (two of Dorris’s favorite foods!) members and friends wished her the best as she begins a new chapter of her ministry.

These two services and receptions could not have been possible without the overwhelming support of the congregation and friends of our church. We especially thank Becky Chadwick and her team of volunteers for organizing, coordinating, cooking, and serving at both receptions. The Staff-Parish Relations Committee also wants to thank Jerry Manhart and the Trustees for cleaning and preparing the parsonage for Pastor Dave McMillan’s arrival.

Jun
02

The Rev. David T. McMillan III Appointed New Pastor at Lincoln Park

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From Staff Parish Relations Committee, Rich Auman, Chairman

For the first time in our church’s 65-year history, a former associate pastor of Lincoln Park is coming back as our 14th senior pastor.

The Rev. David McMillan, current pastor of Hibernia United Methodist Church in Coatesville, will take over for Pastor Jerry McGrath in July, when Jerry moves to Lancaster County to fill the senior pastor post at Lititz United Methodist Church. The announcement was made following an interview process with our Staff Parish Relations Committee and District Superintendent, the Rev. Dr. William Gary George.

Pastor McMillan was our associate from 1989 through 1995, when he left to become pastor of Boehm’s United Methodist Church, Lancaster. He remained there until he took the Hibernia appointment in July 2000.

While Dave is now divorced, he was married in our church prior to being transferred and is the father of a 13-year-old daughter who lives in Mount Penn.
At Lincoln Park, David taught junior and senior high Sunday school and led our high school youth group. He has continued to be active with youth programs at both Boehm and Hibernia churches. David also led two mission team trips while at Lincoln Park.

During his last 10 years of ministry he has also been involved with small group experiences in marriage enrichment, blended families, anger management and setting boundaries.

Dave is a 1983 Penn State graduate and studied at both Palmer and Asbury Theological seminaries before earning his Master of Divinity degree in 1987. He also completed post-graduate certification in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2008 at the Council for Relationships in Philadelphia.

Jun
02

We Welcome a New Worship Leader for Contemporary Services

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From Staff Parish Relations Committee Rich Auman, Chairman

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Maine native, Julianna Stites, has been hired by the Staff Parish Relations Committee as our Worship Leader. Julie will work with the Praise Band and our pastors to coordinate contemporary worship services.

A resident of Denver, Lancaster County, Julie received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy from Elizabethtown College and is currently employed as a music therapist at Living Unlimited in Harrisburg. She has performed with the Harrisburg Singers and was a deacon in the Presbyterian Church.

Julie, her husband Sean and their two children, John and Samantha, began attending our church last year. Julie is also active with our Senior and Children’s Choirs.

Jun
02

Pastor Jerry McGrath Accepts Lititz Appointment

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Pastor Jerry McGrath

Pastor Jerry McGrath will become Senior Pastor at Lititz United Methodist Church in Lancaster County, effective July 1, 2011.
The Lititz church has a membership of 1,000, with average attendance between 450 and 500, between their Saturday night vespers and Sunday morning contemporary and traditional services. Jerry, Karen, and the girls will purchase their first home when they move to their new church.

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