Friend Changes can be rough.

We are a Community of Faith,

being Transformed by God's Grace,

Inspiring People to Become Disciples of Jesus.

We hope this newsletter finds you well. Take a look at all that is happening in the Linglestown Life community below:

Change is situational.

Transition is psychological.

Transition is a three-phase process that people go through as they internalize and come to terms with the details of the new situation that the change brings about.

Managing Transitions, William Bridges

Yes, change is coming to Linglestown Life! But we all go through transitions in life on a regular basis. Graduation. Marriage. Death.

This new series will help us recognize the changes and deal with the psychological transitions that are approaching for each of us.

This Sunday, May 7, we will celebrate communion at each campus.

Both campuses will also welcome our new disciples who have completed the Confirmation Class. At Linglestown we will also celebrate a baptism at the 10:00am service. This FIRST SUNDAY is also a time we welcome our kindergarten through high school students to participate in worship.

'What does Good News look and sound like in our community? The only way to answer that question is to listen well to those around you; not with answers, but with questions that seek to understand.'

Follow up on last Sunday's message online, or go deeper with this week's sermon outline that includes a special section on how to listen well.

G-TEAM UPDATE: If you would like to serve on one of the G-Teams: Gather, Grow and Go, please let us know. We are preparing to schedule a meeting for the G-Teams in the next week.

Do you like to gather people for fun and games?

Do you have an idea for a way to grow in our faith?

Do you have a place you like to serve, and would invite others?

If you answered yes, then you can be a part of one of the G-Teams! Email office@LinglestownLife.org to let us know your interest.

Save the Date

The Music Extravaganza returns on Friday, June 2 at 6:30pm.

See and hear from the best musicians at Linglestown Life.

Bells of Life

Our handbells are in need of a tune-up!

Our five octaves of handbells need polished, re-tuned, and repaired. Can you help with this special project?

The cost to refurbish the bells is $2,745. If you would like to contribute to the expense, please make a donation by check to Linglestown Life and mark Bell Fund in the memo line. Thanks!

Want to learn how to play the handbells?

This summer we'd like to host some introductory classes for kids and adults. If you would be interested in participating in this introductory experience, please contact a member of Bells of Life, or send an email to office@LinglestownLife.org

Membership Audit

Hello Linglestown Life Family!

In order to update our records, we are requesting your response to a few simple questions. Click on this link to complete the survey. (If you receive this link in a separate email or via mail, you only need to complete it once.)

Hope Academy

This plaque will be hanging on the wall of Hope Academy in Guatemala this January! Linglestown Life's generosity has brought hope and education to girls in this small village.

Sunday, May 21, Jennifer Hope-Tringali, the founder of Hope Academy, will be preaching during worship at 8:30 and 10:00am. Jennifer will be sharing on the work of the school and the impact your generosity has had on the community and girls.

Plan to join us for this special Sunday!

EDGE Farewell to Pastor George

All youth and adults who have helped with the EDGE or Creation come say thank you to Pastor George for all that he has done for the youth on Sunday, May 21st at 5:30pm. Enjoy walking tacos, deep fried oreos and one last scavenger hunt! Reminisce by the camp fire and sing some songs. Text Marty Collins if you can come at 717-503-9126. Hope to see you there!

Church Conference

On May 15 at 6:00pm, there will be a special Church Conference for the express purpose of approving Pastor Rachel's salary package. This meeting is open to all disciples and takes place just prior to the regular Leadership Council meeting. The Church Conference will begin promptly at 6:00pm in Room 3. If you have any questions, please address them to LeadershipCouncil@LinglestownLife.org

The Library at Linglestown Life

We have started cleaning and organizing the Library at the church, so if you planned on coming and getting a book or perusing the selections, it will be in a disorderly state for the next few weeks. We will update you when the Library has been cleaned and put back in a cohesive state.

Community Aid

We received a check for $362.43 from Community Aid for the donations in our bin for the first quarter of 2023. In the letter we received with the check it said they plan to increase their payout rate for donations beginning this quarter. Thank you for your donations in our bin and many thanks again to Cliff & Brenda Pogue for transporting them to the Community Aid donation center!

Attention Parents of Graduates

Parents, if your son or daughter is about to graduate from high school or college, we would like to know! Please share with us where they are graduating from and their future plans, including what they plan to study if they are continuing their education. Send an email to Office@LinglestownLife.org or call the church office at 717-545-5200.

LAHMBs Needs

The LAHMBs (The Lord’s Angels Helping Moms & Babies, an outreach helping parenting teens and families in need) has an immediate need for strollers (both full size and umbrella, no joggers please). Highchairs, bathtubs and clothing from preemie/newborn through size 5T are always accepted. Please share with your friends, neighbors, preschools and moms’ groups! All these blessings help others right in our own community. Please contact Sandy in the church office at Office@LinglestownLife.org or 717-545-5200 to coordinate a drop-off time or contact Julie Cassel at 717-448-1815 or thelahmbs@gmail.com for more information about LAHMBs and how you can serve in our ministry.

LAHMBs Fundraiser

LAHMBs will be holding their 2^nd annual fundraiser, Rockin’ Out for Moms and Babies, on June 4^th at Susquehanna Harley Davidson from 12pm until 3pm. We have been busy gathering gift certificates, raffle baskets and many other items for the silent and online auction. Would you be willing to support LAHMBs by donating a raffle basket, making a monetary donation or providing an item for the auction? You can also support the mission by attending on June 4th. There will be games, rock n roll music provided by Renegade Radio, food and more. Be sure to mark your calendars and tell your friends and neighbors! Contact Julie at 717-448-1815 or Monica at 717-433-0284 for more information.

Life Camp volunteers are needed for a variety of roles during the three days of camp. We are looking for youth to serve as game and activity leaders (garner hours for service), adults to shepherd and lead kids and programs, and persons to help with simple snacks each day.

You can sign up to volunteer by clicking this link.

Please contact Tammi Will at LCNSDirector@LinglestownLife.org for more information.