New semester IT information
Please read the important information on Peer 2 Peer file sharing that was distributed in your mailbox and is available on-line.

If you are new to campus or have recently changed your cell phone number, please enter/update your contact information on our Emergency Text Alert system.

The IT department will never ask for your password via email. Be aware of phishing emails that threaten to suspend your email account if you do not provide this information. They are always a scam. Read the Internet Safety Reminders on the IT webpage.

A new access control system has been installed in Valentine Hall and the Wentz  Library. Current LTSG ID cards will be replaced with combination keycard/ ID cards. Due to a manufacturing issue with the cards there has been a delay in their distribution. If all goes as planned the cards should be available after 1pm on Tuesday, Sept. 7 in the Communications Office, Val. #210. Questions? www.Ltsg.edu/departments/it .


Instrumentalists wanted
Instrumentalists willing to play for chapel services are asked to e-mail Dr. Folkemer at sfolkemer@Ltsg.edu.  We will have opportunities for all instruments as we use a wide variety of musical settings throughout the semester including contemporary (ELW 8), Jazz/Blues (ELW 6), Latino (ELW 7) and traditional folk (Of the Land and Seasons).


Children’s choir director for '10-'11 year
Anyone qualified and interested in applying for the paid position of Seminary children's choir director should send a letter of interest spelling out experience and training in children's choir work to Dr. Folkemer at sfolkemer@Ltsg.edu.

Prayerful reading of scripture
One of Luther’s great sources of insight and energy was his daily disciple of meditating on scripture – his version of the monastic practice of lectio divina. Anyone who appears in Val. #311 at 8am on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday will be able to use that discipline, focusing each day on one of the readings for the next Sunday. For more information, see Pr. Oldenburg.


Library access card
New security devices have been installed at the library. After student ID cards have been issued, you may wish to apply for after-hours access.  See full details at http://www.Ltsg.edu/Resources/Wentz-Library or speak to a staff member at the library circulation desk.


Student ID photos for campus access cards
All new students who have not yet had their photo taken are invited to come to the Office of Communication (Valentine Hall, 2nd floor) during one of the following times: Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 10-10:30am and 12:45-1:15pm or Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 10-10:30am and 12:45-1:15pm. If you have questions contact Katy Giebenhain at kgiebenhain@Ltsg.edu.


Redactor submission deadline
The Redactor welcomes announcements about campus events. Submission deadline is 3pm for the following day’s issue. Articles may be sent to the editor, Kerri Wadzita, at redactor@Ltsg.edu or hard copies may be placed in the Redactor mailbox (next to staff and faculty mailboxes). The Seminary’s electronic daily newsletter is published Monday – Friday when classes are in session. For more information about Redactor announcements, check out the "About the Redactor" section in the sidebar to the left.

 

Seminary choir

The Seminary choir is open to all, sings at the midweek, midday Eucharists, and rehearses on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:50pm until 1:25pm. Singers who must miss no more than one rehearsal per week due to commuting or work issues are still welcome to participate. First rehearsal is Tuesday, Sept. 7. Interested persons should contact Dr. Folkemer via e-mail, sfolkemer@Ltsg.edu, in person, or just show up for the first rehearsal!

Motet choir

The Motet choir is open to all, sings at the Wednesday 9am and evening Eucharists, and rehearses Wednesday evenings from 6:15pm to 7:30pm, except on Wednesdays with evening services when the choir meets prior to the service at 6pm and then sings for the evening service. First rehearsal is Wednesday, Sept. 8. Interested persons should contact Dr. Folkemer via e-mail, sfolkemer@Ltsg.edu, in person, or just show up for the first rehearsal!


Practicum in Sacred Music
Seminary or Motet choir members may register to receive 1/4 course credit per semester. A total of 1/2 course credit may be received when a person sings in either choir for a fall and spring semester. For details, contact Dr. Folkemer via e-mail at sfolkemer@Ltsg.edu or in person.


Residential course website orientation
Bill Leslie, a member of the Seminary’s IT staff, will conduct two residential course website orientations: Thursday, Sept. 2 at 4:30pm and Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 4:30pm. Both sessions will be in Valentine Auditorium (#115 near the main, ground-floor entrance). The training is for instructors and students.

Offices are closed on Labor Day

On Monday, Sept. 6, Seminary offices will be closed and no classes will be held. Professors who teach Monday classes will arrange to make up that class later in the semester.

 SEPTEMBER 1

Night Prayer
Night Prayer services will take place Monday – Thursday at 10pm in the residential quad, around the fountain.  The rain location is the Heiges Common Room, located on the ground floor.  The first day of Night Prayer for this semester will be Wednesday, Sept. 1. Questions can be directed to Daniel Clark at dclark@Ltsg.edu.  


Luther Bowl date and practices
Mark your calendars; Luther Bowl 45 is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 30. Our march to reclaiming the championship begins with practice this Thursday at 5pm in the fields behind the Refectory. We welcome any and all members of the LTSG community to join us. We plan to hold practices every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-6:30pm. If you have any questions please contact Dan Burris at dburris@Ltsg.edu or Daniel Clark at dclark@Ltsg.edu.
 

Deadline for meal plan
Anyone wishing to purchase the meal plan for the fall semester must contact the Events & Housing Office by Sept. 6. The meal plan costs $355 and provides lunch Monday-Friday from Sept. 1 to Dec. 15. Exceptions are the following days when lunch will not be served: Sept. 6, Oct. 18 and Oct. 19, and Nov. 24-26. Students living in Aberly Hall and on the third floor of Baughman Hall are automatically placed on the meal plan. For questions contact Wendy Mizenko at wmizenko@Ltsg.edu .

 

Don’t forget your YWCA pass
YWCA passes for 2010-11 will be on sale in the Seminary Bookstore from Aug. 1–Sept. 30. The cost is $30 to all students/faculty/staff. While the Seminary is eager for students/faculty/staff to enjoy the benefits of the YWCA, it asks all eligible community members to be good stewards of seminary resources and to only purchase a YWCA pass if it will be used regularly. Each pass costs $161. The Seminary pays $131 and the student/faculty/staff pays $30.

Motet choir
The Motet choir is open to all, sings at the Wednesday 9am and evening Eucharists, and rehearses Wednesday evenings from 6:15pm to 7:30pm, except on Wednesdays with evening services when the choir meets prior to the service at 6pm and then sings for the evening service. First rehearsal is Wednesday, Sept. 8. Interested persons should contact Dr. Folkemer via e-mail, sfolkemer@Ltsg.edu, in person, or just show up for the first rehearsal!

Practicum in Sacred Music
Seminary or Motet choir members may register to receive 1/4 course credit per semester. A total of 1/2 course credit may be received when a person sings in either choir for a fall and spring semester. For details, contact Dr. Folkemer via e-mail at sfolkemer@Ltsg.edu or in person.


ELCA required workshop
The Sexual Abuse Prevention workshop is scheduled for Sept. 29, 2010. All students preparing for rostered ministry within the ELCA are required to have completed the one-day workshop prior to graduation. Contact Julie Langas, jlangas@Ltsg.edu to register. 
 

 

Welcome back details from the Refectory
Biggerstaff's Catering looks forward to providing your food service again this year. There are some new faces on staff. Kathleen Kiick has joined the team to coordinate sales and marketing, and Erin Schlosser is helping in the kitchen. Anne Zabawa continues to handle the front of the house and of course Stacey Green, the owner, is always around doing a little of everything. Feel free to contact Stacey directly with questions, concerns or ideas regarding the food service. Lunch tickets are available at the front door for $50 (10 lunches; the 11th is free). "Employees Only" signs are posted on the doors to the kitchen. These are for insurance, safety and security reasons. Please do not enter the kitchen during working/serving hours. If you have a group meeting away from the Refectory for lunch and you wish to have "to-go" meals, please bring containers from home ahead of time. A small quantity of to-go boxes is available for the occasional request, but not for groups.
Biggerstaff’s is looking for part-time help for both on and off-site events. If you are interested in making some extra money, please contact Stacey at the Refectory or call the office at 334-3855.
 

Deadline for meal plan
Anyone wishing to purchase the meal plan for the fall semester must contact the Events & Housing Office by Sept. 6. The meal plan costs $355 and provides lunch Monday-Friday from Sept. 1 to Dec. 15. Exceptions are the following days when lunch will not be served: Sept. 6, Oct. 18 and Oct. 19, and Nov. 24-26. Students living in Aberly Hall and on the third floor of Baughman Hall are automatically placed on the meal plan. For questions contact Wendy Mizenko at wmizenko@Ltsg.edu.

Don’t forget your YWCA pass
YWCA passes for 2010-11 will be on sale in the Seminary Bookstore from Aug. 1–Sept. 30. The cost is $30 to all students/faculty/staff. While the Seminary is eager for students/faculty/staff to enjoy the benefits of the YWCA, it asks all eligible community members to be good stewards of seminary resources and to only purchase a YWCA pass if it will be used regularly. Each pass costs $161. The Seminary pays $131 and the student/faculty/staff pays $30.

 

AUGUST 30
 

The Gettysburg College Symphony Orchestra is now open to community members and students at other institutions. Director is Alexander Kahn. Auditions for all instruments will be held at the College Aug. 28-31. String, wind, brass and percussion players at the Seminary are invited to visit the website, www.gettysburg.edu/orchestra, for details about the orchestra and the audition process. 



AUGUST 18
YWCA passes for 2010-11 will be on sale in the Seminary Bookstore from Aug. 1–Sept. 30. The cost is $30 to all students/faculty/staff. While the Seminary is eager for students/faculty/staff to enjoy the benefits of the YWCA, it asks all eligible community members to be good stewards of seminary resources and to only purchase a YWCA pass if it will be used regularly. Each pass costs $161. The Seminary pays $131 and the student/faculty/staff pays $30.

Positions available
Christ Lutheran Church in Gettysburg is looking for two seminarians to work on its staff assisting with a new elementary student afterschool program. The program is scheduled for Wednesday afternoons from 3–5pm beginning in early Sept. and ending in late April. Interested persons should send a resume and a letter of interest to Pastor Stephen Herr at pastor@christgettysburg.org  or 44 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. 

 

JULY 30

YWCA passes on sale
YWCA passes for 2010-11 will be on sale from Aug. 1–Sept. 30. The cost is $30 to all students/faculty/staff. While the Seminary is eager for students/faculty/staff to enjoy the benefits of the YWCA, it asks all eligible community members to be good stewards of seminary resources and to only purchase a YWCA pass if it will be used regularly. Each pass costs $161. The Seminary pays $131 and the student/faculty/staff pays $30.


Positions available

Christ Lutheran Church in Gettysburg is looking for two seminarians to work on its staff assisting with a new elementary student afterschool program. The program is scheduled for Wednesday afternoons from 3–5pm beginning in early Sept. and ending in late April. Interested persons should send a resume and a letter of interest to Pastor Stephen Herr at pastor@christgettysburg.org  or 44 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

 

 

Two upcoming Circles events

A Circle is formed by matching a low-income family, (Leader) with three to four volunteers (Allies) who care about the issue of poverty in Adams County. Read more about Circles^TM in Adams County at http://www.circlesadamscounty.org

 

Ally information meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 17, 6–7pm at the SCCAP Café in Gettysburg to share information about Circles and the volunteer position of ally. Poverty Simulation: Wednesday, Sept. 15,  6–9pm in the dining hall of St. James Church. The experience is divided into 15 minute sessions, each of which represents one week in which you must provide for your family and maintain your home. This is an opportunity to understand the situations that families living in poverty experience every day; the decisions they have to make, and the fears and frustrations they feel. Bring a non-perishable household good, such as canned food or laundry detergent. Register online: www.circlesadamscounty.org or call Emily at 334-7634 ext.162. For information about SCCAP visit http://www.sccap.org/ .

 

 

 

JULY 20

Internet notice from IT

There is the potential for internet outages on campus Thursday, July 22 between 6-8pm due to changes being made by our internet service provider. For Help and Support call x3037 or email itops@Ltsg.edu

 

Follow the LWF Assembly

The Lutheran World Federation begins its 11th Assembly today, Tuesday, July 20 in Stuttgart, Germany. Hunger, economic justice, new relationships with the Mennonite tradition and other topics will be discussed. Meeting under the theme "Give Us Today Our Daily Bread," the LWF will connect both spiritual and physical hungers in its proclamation of faith and hope here. Gettysburg Seminary’s John Spangler is on-site in Stuttgart as part of the communications team. He is manager of social media for English.

 

North American Lutherans and English speaking friends can follow the news and commentary through the web:  //sites.google.com/site/communiogarden/

 

on facebook:  communio garden (EN http://www.facebook.com/pages/Communio-Garden-EN/142406455776020

 

and on twitter:   #LWF2010

                                                                 

Teichmann ordination

Sarah Teichmann will be ordained August 1, 2010 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Service of Holy Communion with the Rite of Ordination will be held at 4pm. St. Mark’s is located at 315 South College Drive, Bowling Green.

 

 

Russel ordination

Katherine Deborah Elizabeth Russell will be ordained with a Service of Holy Communion at Hill Avenue Grace Lutheran, 73 N. Hill Avenue in Pasadena, California on August 20, 2010 at 7:30pm. Bishop Dean Nelson will preside. A reception will follow.

Bell ordination
A Service of Holy Communion with the Rite of Ordination for Andrew Bell will be held Sunday, August 8 at 3pm in Hickory, North Carolina at Unity Lutheran Church, 3025 Falling Creek Road.

 

 

Feedback Invited

Written comments from the public about the way the Seminary functions as a school are welcomed from July 26-September 17, 2010. The Seminary is preparing for its upcoming Association of Theological School (ATS) and Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) review. Please send feedback to: Dr. William O. Avery wavery@Ltsg.edu (chair of the review committee) or the Rev. Glenn Ludwig glennludwig@aol.com  (chair, board of directors). For reference, a link to the executive draft of the self-study will be available on the Seminary’s home page beginning July 26.

Lay School II
The Seminary warmly welcomes all Lay School of Theology participants to campus beginning Sunday, July 25.

Supply preaching jobs
Colleen Holdcraft, wife of seminarian Tom Holdcraft, is the Pulpit Supply Coordinator for the 2010-2011 school year. If you are looking to get some preaching experience and earn a little income, let her put you on the pulpit supply list. She will rotate among the list so opportunities remain equal. For questions, contact Colleen at:  holdcraft.colleen@gmail.com (mail box# 104).  
  

Reminder about summer food pantry hours
The student Food Pantry will be open during the summer on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm. For questions contact:  slauver-simmons@Ltsg.edu .

 
Summer pizza lunches continue
The summer pizza lunches continue on campus every other Wednesday. Everyone in the Seminary community is invited. The cost is $4.00 per person, and pizza and snacks will be provided. Please bring your own beverage. Sign up for the lunches in the Valentine Hall Coffee Shop, or e-mail Pastor Vickie vbrown@Ltsg.edu by 10am the day of the lunch with your RSVP. The lunches will be held in the Coffee Shop unless otherwise noted. Upcoming dates are July 14 28; and Aug. 11.

MAY 14
Coffee Shop mugs, IOUs due
Just another reminder to return your washed coffee mugs and pay your IOUs to the Coffee Shop before Friday. Thank you!

Daily newsletter to end Friday
Friday will be the last daily issue of the Redactor for the 2009-10 academic year. After that time, issues will be produced on an occasional, as-needed basis. Thank you for your readership during the past year!

Summer addresses sought
Please be sure to send the address where you can be reached over the summer to Julie Langas at jlangas@Ltsg.edu.

Internship storage space available
The seminary has a limited amount of storage space available on campus that it is willing to rent for students to store personal belongings during internship. Please contact Wendy Mizenko in the Events/Housing Office if you are interested and want more details.

Frigm to be ordained
All are invited to the ordination and installation of Cris Frigm at Zion Lutheran Church in Middletown, Md., at 3pm May 16. A reception will follow. Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day will be red.

Summer pizza lunches return
Back by popular demand, summer pizza lunches will be held again this summer, every other Wednesday. Everyone in the community is invited to join us. The cost is $4 per person, and pizza and snacks will be provided. Please bring your own beverage. Sign up for the lunches in the Coffee Shop, or e-mail Pastor Vickie by 10am the day of the lunch with your RSVP. The lunches will be held in the Coffee Shop unless otherwise noted. This summer’s dates are June 2, 16 and 30; July 14 and 28; and Aug. 11. Hope to see you there!

Volunteers sought for peace camp
Teen volunteers are wanted for a weeklong Peace Camp in Gettysburg, June 12-18 from 9am-3pm. The camp’s theme is “The Color of Peace,” focusing on growing peace within ourselves and sharing that peace with others. To volunteer or for further information, please contact peacecamp@icpj-gettysburg.org.

Internship, CPE sites posted
Students can view lists of next year’s internship and CPE placements by going to Fisher’s Net under “Internship 2010-2011.” Scroll to the bottom of “Documents.”

Library survey gauges services
As a part of the seminary’s 10-year self study, the library seeks input from all students, faculty and staff with a quick online survey, which will help library staff gauge usage and services. The survey is actually a fun diversion from final papers and cramming for exams, so please complete it within the next week by clicking here. All survey results remain confidential and are used solely for anonymous, compiled reporting.

Cellist performs Bach in New Oxford
Russian-born cellist Miron Yampolsky will perform the six “Suites for Unaccompanied Cello” by Johann Sebastian Bach on May 16 and 24 at 4pm at First Lutheran Church, 200 Lincolnway East (Rt. 30), New Oxford. Yampolsky studied with the legendary Mstislav Rostropovich for 16 years, has performed extensively in the United States and abroad and is a co-founder of the Washington (D.C.) Conservatory of Music. Admission is free, though there will be an offering during the concerts.

Italian heritage festival planned
The YWCA will host an Italian Heritage Celebration on May 21 from 6-8pm. The evening will feature music by Harrisburg-based musician Marino, a marionette display by Keith McCleary of Red Lion, children’s activities and stories, an outdoor bocce court and a sampling of Italian foods from local restaurants. There will also be a panel discussion on Italian history, heritage and travel. The event is free, and no registration is required. For more information, please call Ashley Andyshak Hayes at (717) 334-9171, ext. 113, or e-mail aahayes@ywcagettysburg.org.


In the beginning...
Editor's note: One of the few rules given me at the year's beginning was, "Do not write editorials." But this, after all, is the last issue. So what can be done? - RRK
In the beginning, God created the ridge. Now the ridge was a formless void, and snow and pollen covered the ridge. And God separated the snow and the pollen, and the snow God called “Winter,” and the pollen God called “Spring.” And God saw that it was good. And there was evening. And there was morning. First day.

And God said, “Let there be Schmucker.” And there was Schmucker. And God said to Schmucker, “Make a seminary on the ridge, and let it have brick buildings with cupolas, and a large statue of a sitting Luther, and croquet.” And so Schmucker made a seminary on the ridge, and it had brick buildings with cupolas, and a large statue of a sitting Luther, and croquet. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening. And there was morning. Second day.

And God said, “Let there be people running the seminary, some very wise who might seem mindless, and the wisest to keep the seminary going.” And there were people running the seminary. And God called the very wise who sometimes seem mindless “Faculty.” And God called the wisest who keep the seminary going “Staff.” And God saw that it was good. And there was evening. And there was morning. Third day.

And God said, “Let there be students to populate the seminary, and let some be worried about CPE, and others worried about internship, and others worried about approval, and others worried about assignment.” And there were students. And God called the students worried about CPE “Juniors,” and the students worried about internship “Middlers,” and the students worried about approval “Interns,” and the students worried about assignment “Seniors.” And God said to the students, “Be fruitful and multiply (but only within V&E), and fill the seminary and subdue it.”

And God said, “It is not good for the students to be alone, for they shall come to be bold, and think that they are gods. Therefore, let there be resident aliens in their midst, to antagonize them and humble them.” And so there were tourists. And the tourists swarmed upon the ridge. On Segways, on horseback, in campers, the tourists swarmed. And the students murmured to God, “Why hast thou sent these tourists among us, for they are much annoying. Let us smite the tourists!” But God said, “Thou shalt not smite the tourists, but thou shalt be kind to the resident aliens in your midst, for I have given them to you to antagonize and humble you, so that you might know that I am God.” And so the students did not smite the tourists. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening. And there was morning. Fourth day.

And God said, “Let there be a way to keep the students informed about class meetings and job opportunities and missing keys.” And there was the Redactor. And the Redactor kept the students informed about class meetings and job opportunities and missing keys, even if the students were hard of heart and did not always read the Redactor. But God saw that the Redactor was good. And there was evening. And there was morning. Fifth day.

And God said, “It is not right that the students should remain on the ridge forever, so let there be a time when they shall move on to new areas of my calling.” And there was Commencement. Now there was great rejoicing at Commencement, but there was also wailing and gnashing of teeth, for friends were parting and routines were changing. But God saw that it was good. And there was evening. And there was morning. Sixth day.

And on the seventh day, God looked back upon all that God had made. And God, like the students finishing exams, was very tired. And so God rested from all the work that God had done. And God blessed the seventh day, for God rested. And the rest was very, very good indeed.

MLK J-term trip offered for 2011
If you are thinking about taking the J-Term 2011 course, “The Civil Rights Movement in Context: The Socio-Cultural Roots of Martin Luther King, Jr,” from Jan. 11-16, the approximate cost is $600 per person. This fee includes transportation by van to Atlanta and Birmingham, lodging, most meals and entrance to the cultural sites. For more information, contact Dr. Strobert at nstrobert@Ltsg.edu.



MAY 13
Coffee Shop mugs, IOUs due
Just another reminder to return your washed coffee mugs and pay your IOUs to the Coffee Shop before Friday. Thank you!

MAY 12
Junior Class to meet today
The Junior Class will hold a very brief meeting today directly after chapel in Valentine 206. The meeting will focus on tying up loose ends, as well as presenting the tool we will use to keep in touch over the summer. It should take only about 15 minutes. Please attend for our last meeting of the year!

Final Night Prayer tonight
The final Night Prayer will be tonight at 8:30pm in the residential quad (rain site: Heiges Common Room). Come and join your friends in reflecting with thanksgiving for the year past and praying for the future.

Mark year’s end with wine, cheese
It is time to celebrate the end of the year! Come For Tea, My People will be a wine and cheese party this week. Come join the party on Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm in the Coffee Shop, and bring a bottle of wine and/or some cheese to share. Hope to see you there!

Volunteers sought for peace camp
Teen volunteers are wanted for a weeklong Peace Camp in Gettysburg, June 12-18 from 9am-3pm. The camp’s theme is “The Color of Peace,” focusing on growing peace within ourselves and sharing that peace with others. To volunteer or for further information, please contact peacecamp@icpj-gettysburg.org.

MLK J-term trip offered for 2011
If you are thinking about taking the J-Term 2011 course, “The Civil Rights Movement in Context: The Socio-Cultural Roots of Martin Luther King, Jr,” from Jan. 11-16, the approximate cost is $600 per person. This fee includes transportation by van to Atlanta and Birmingham, lodging, most meals and entrance to the cultural sites. For more information, contact Dr. Strobert at nstrobert@Ltsg.edu.

MAY 11
Internship storage space available
The seminary has a limited amount of storage space available on campus that it is willing to rent for students to store personal belongings during internship. Please contact Wendy Mizenko in the Events/Housing Office if you are interested and want more details.

Summer pizza lunches return
Back by popular demand, summer pizza lunches will be held again this summer, every other Wednesday. Everyone in the community is invited to join us. The cost is $4 per person, and pizza and snacks will be provided. Please bring your own beverage. Sign up for the lunches in the Coffee Shop, or e-mail Pastor Vickie by 10am the day of the lunch with your RSVP. The lunches will be held in the Coffee Shop unless otherwise noted. This summer’s dates are June 2, 16 and 30; July 14 and 28; and Aug. 11. Hope to see you there!

Italian heritage event planned
The YWCA will host an Italian Heritage Celebration on May 21 from 6-8pm. The evening will feature music by Harrisburg-based musician Marino, a marionette display by Keith McCleary of Red Lion, children’s activities and stories, an outdoor bocce court and a sampling of Italian foods from local restaurants. There will also be a panel discussion on Italian history, heritage and travel. The event is free, and no registration is required. For more information, please call Ashley Andyshak Hayes at (717) 334-9171, ext. 113, or e-mail aahayes@ywcagettysburg.org.

MAY 10
Caps and gowns available
Graduates may now pick up caps and gowns at the Bookstore if all seminary balances are paid.

Internship, CPE sites posted
Students can view lists of next year’s internship and CPE placements by going to Fisher’s Net under “Internship 2010-2011.” Scroll to the bottom of “Documents.”

Reception to honor Olsen, Finney
You are invited to join the seminary community on Wednesday at 10am in the Coffee Shop for a farewell reception for Pr. Mark Olsen and Denise Finney. At the event, you will have the opportunity to express appreciation for their work at the seminary during the past several years.

Daily newsletter to end Friday
Friday will be the last daily issue of the Redactor for the 2009-10 academic year. After that time, issues will be produced on an occasional, as-needed basis. Thank you for your readership during the past year!

Night Prayer to conclude Wednesday
The final Night Prayer of the year will take place Wednesday at 8:30pm in the residential quad (rain site: Heiges Common Room). Please join us for this last night of reflective and meditative worship!

Mideast peace conference in June
Be informed, equipped and supported in raising your voice for U.S. policies that work for justice and peace in the Holy Land. Come to Churches for Middle East Peace’s 2010 conference, where faith leaders, issue analysts and policy experts will provide insight, resources and skills to help you express your views to elected officials and others. The conference is June 13-15 in Washington, D.C. Registration is $150. To learn more, click here.

MAY 7
Hymn sing, talent show today
Just a reminder to come to the Seminarian Hymn Sing and Talent Show today at 3pm at the chapel. Take part in singing hymns and spiritual songs written by fellow seminarians, and discover your friends’ and colleagues’ hidden talents!

Prospective students visiting
Please welcome prospective students Logan Richman from North Dakota and Tammy Savidge Moore from Texas, and her husband Brandon, to campus today!

Summer addresses sought
Please be sure to send the address where you can be reached over the summer to Julie Langas at jlangas@Ltsg.edu.

Cellist performs Bach in New Oxford
Russian-born cellist Miron Yampolsky will perform the six “Suites for Unaccompanied Cello” by Johann Sebastian Bach on May 16 and 24 at 4pm at First Lutheran Church, 200 Lincolnway East (Rt. 30), New Oxford. Yampolsky studied with the legendary Mstislav Rostropovich for 16 years, has performed extensively in the United States and abroad and is a co-founder of the Washington (D.C.) Conservatory of Music. Admission is free, though there will be an offering during the concerts.

Holy Land trip offered
The Reformed Church in America is offering a trip to Israel and the Palestinian territories from July 3-15. The trip will offer the chance to see historic sites, to get to know the Christian community in these areas and to gain a deeper understanding of the region’s politics. For more, see a brochure posted on the mailroom bulletin board.

MAY 6
Food pantry to close; summer help sought
The last day the food pantry will be open during this school year is May 12. In order for the pantry to operate during the summer, we need volunteers who will be on campus and available to open it on a regular basis. If you are able to volunteer, please e-mail Caitlin (cglass@Ltsg.edu). Thank you to all who have served in this important ministry this year!

Lawn treatment to take place Friday
TruGreen lawn services will be applying spring fertilization and weed control on the campus grounds this Friday. TruGreen advises customers to keep pets off the sprayed areas until they are dry, not only to reduce exposure to the pets but also to reduce tracking residue into the home. However, if your pets happen to get on the treated area before the grass has dried, the risk of harm is negligible. After the treated area has dried, the amount of residue is greatly reduced. The products used by TruGreen generally contain the same active ingredients as found in items sold at retail garden and hardware stores.

Summer catering jobs offered
Biggerstaff’s Catering is looking for part-time help for the summer, if any students are staying on campus and would like to earn some extra cash. If interested, call Anne at the Refectory at 338-3027.

Invitation to wedding enactment
Can’t get enough of weddings? Come to the wedding enactment planned by members of the “Church’s Worship” class on May 12 at 8:30am in the Church of the Abiding Presence. There will be cake and sparkling cider at the reception afterward!

MAY 5
Chalk, games and tea offered Thursday
Need a break from studying? This week’s Come For Tea, My People will feature sidewalk-chalk Scripture and games. The event is hosted by Covenant Group Six and will be Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm in the Coffee Shop.

Prospective student on campus
Please welcome prospective student Kellie Maguire from Nevada and her husband, Kevin, to campus today!

Supply-preaching coordinator sought
A supply-preaching coordinator is needed for next school year. Please contact Dr. Richard Carlson if interested.

Have a mug from the Coffee Shop?
The Coffee Shop Committee and Coffee Shop coordinator would greatly appreciate your assistance in rounding up all the mugs around campus. If you would kindly wash the mugs and return them to the Coffee Shop, it would be wonderful. Also, if you have any IOUs with the Coffee Shop, please pay them before May 15. Thank you for your patronage!

Luther to marry former nun!
Hans der Jüngere von Bora and Anna von Bora are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Katharina von Bora, to Dr. Martin Luther on May 11, 2010, at the Church of the Abiding Presence. The ceremony will begin at 9:30am, with a reception to follow. (This interpretive re-enactment is being put on by the LTSG “Wedding Proclamation” class. All are welcome to attend! “Wedding” cake will be provided by Dr. Hedahl.)

MAY 4
Middler Class meeting to include cake
The Middler Class will gather for free desserts and fellowship in the Coffee Shop tonight at 8:15pm for our last class meeting of the year. We will be featuring chocolate cherry cake, as well as angel food cake and other refreshments. We hope to see you there!

Spring Picnic to take place Friday
The LTSG Spring Picnic will be held Friday, starting with a game of kickball at 4pm on the field behind the pavilion. The festivities will continue with a picnic beginning at 6pm at the pavilion. Feel free to attend as much of the game and/or picnic as you would like! If your last name begins with A-I, please bring a side dish to share. Last names J-Q, please bring soft drinks, iced tea or other beverages. Last names R-Z, please bring a dessert. We will provide burgers and hot dogs. Please email Julie Stecker (jstecker@Ltsg.edu) by 5pm Wednesday with the approximate number attending the picnic.

Library survey gauges services
As a part of the seminary’s 10-year self study, the library seeks input from all students, faculty and staff with a quick online survey, which will help library staff gauge usage and services. The survey is actually a fun diversion from final papers and cramming for exams, so please complete it within the next week by clicking here. All survey results remain confidential and are used solely for anonymous, compiled reporting.

MAY 3
Deadline today for hymn, talent show
Submissions for the Seminarian Hymn Sing and Talent Show are due today. Hymn entries should be turned into Julie Scheibel (jscheibel@Ltsg.edu), and those interested in the talent show should contact Julie Stecker (jstecker@Ltsg.edu). The event will take place Friday at 3pm in the chapel. Please take part or come and see the talents of LTSG seminarians!

Prospective student on campus
Please welcome prospective student Rebecca Lord and her parents from South Carolina to campus today!

Picnic to conclude Spouse Fellowship
Spouse Fellowship will hold a picnic as its last meeting of the year. The picnic will be held at the Shumways’ at North Hall (note the changed location) from 6:30-8pm Tuesday. Please contact Ray Gauvin by noon Tuesday if you plan to attend.

Frigm to be ordained
All are invited to the ordination and installation of Cris Frigm at Zion Lutheran Church in Middletown, Md., at 3pm May 16. A reception will follow. Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day will be red.

APRIL 30
Hymn, talent show details finalized
The combined Seminarian Hymn Sing and Talent Show will take place May 7 at 3pm in the chapel. Submissions for the hymn sing should be turned into Julie Scheibel (jscheibel@Ltsg.edu) by Monday, and those interested in the talent show should contact Julie Stecker (jstecker@Ltsg.edu) by the same day. Please take part or come and see the talents of LTSG seminarians!

LTSP hosts public theology seminar
Kurt Senske, CEO of Lutheran Social Services of the South and chair of the board for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, will present “Live a Life of Significance: A Public Theology Seminar” at 11:30am Tuesday at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, 7301 Germantown Ave. Senske is also the author of several books on leadership.

APRIL 29
Cups available in Coffee Shop
Due to continued delays in receiving a new dishwasher, disposable cups will be available in the Coffee Shop starting today. The price for coffee or tea using such a cup will remain 50 cents. If you would like to avoid using disposable cups, you are welcome to bring your own mug, but you are responsible for washing it. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your patience and loyalty as Coffee Shop customers!

Keys found in chapel
A set of keys were found in the chapel Tuesday afternoon. There are Ford car keys and a blue keychain. If these belong to you, please see Ruthie Moberg Foster or e-mail her at Ruth.MobergFoster @gmail.com.

Gratitude for Book Sale
The A. R. Wentz Library would like to thank everyone for the great turnout at the Semi-Annual Book Sale. We would also like to thank Sarah and Tina, our student workers, for all their hard work in setting up the books and packing them up after the sale. Also, a huge thank you to Randolph for getting the Pioneer Room ready for the Board of Directors meeting after the sale and to the maintenance crew for delivering the leftover books to the Adams County Library. We appreciate all their extra work, especially at this time of year!

APRIL 28
Spiritual formation focus of tea night
This week’s “Come For Tea, My People” will include an informal discussion with the Rev. Jean Kuebler about the importance and practice of spiritual formation for church leaders. Refreshments and snacks will be provided by the Spiritual Wellness Committee. “Come For Tea, My People” is held on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm in the Coffee Shop.

Church hosts seminarian meal
Christ Lutheran Church in Gettysburg invites all seminarians to worship on Sunday and to a meal following the service in recognition of the end of the academic year. During the service, there will be a farewell and Godspeed ceremony for those students who will be leaving Gettysburg at the end of the semester. Please contact Pastor Herr if you would like to participate in this. The congregation appreciates the involvement and participation of seminarians and their families in the worship and life of the congregation.

APRIL 27
Talent, hymn shows to combine
The Talent Show will not be held Wednesday evening. Instead, it and the Seminarian Hymn Festival will be combined into one event to be held May 7 at 3pm. The location will be announced soon. If you have any questions or would like to submit any hymns or talent acts, please feel free to e-mail Julie Stecker at jstecker@Ltsg.edu or Julie Scheibel at jscheibel@Ltsg.edu.

Advisor evaluation link corrected
Due to submission error, the link published Monday for academic advisor evaluations was incorrect. For the correct link, click here and take a moment to submit an academic advisor evaluation form prior to the end of the semester.

'Green' pledge available online
Take the pledge to help yourself and Gettysburg Seminary get greener. Our online Getting Greener Pledge is up and running at a link on the seminary’s “Green Page.” As an incentive, the first 100 members of the community (faculty, students and staff) to complete the pledge will receive a coupon for a small Lutheran World Relief fair-trade candy bar from the Bookstore. We hope that Gettysburg Seminary can continue on its path to recycle more and consume less energy. The pledge takes only about five minutes. Together, our pledge activity will make a big difference.

Gratitude for successful Convo
Thanks to the seminary community for a wonderful Spring Convocation! The hospitality extended to alums and others was much appreciated. A special thank you to all those who worked  “behind the scenes,” such as maintenance and grounds, technology, communications, events, reception and all the others who excel in all that you do. Again, thank you from the Advancement Office.

See a ballgame, support camping
The Harrisburg Senators minor-league baseball team is hosting “Outdoor Ministry Night” on May 7 at 7pm. The proceeds from tickets purchased in advance will benefit the Lutheran Camping Network, specifically camps Nawakwa and Kirchenwald. If you are interested in attending, please send an e-mail with the number in your party to Julie Stecker (jstecker@Ltsg.edu) no later than 5pm Wednesday. We will carpool from the seminary, leaving at 5:45pm, following the LTSG spring picnic.

APRIL 26
Spouse Fellowship to meet; leaders named
Spouse Fellowship will meet Tuesday from 6:30-8 pm in the lounge at Schmucker House. The last fellowship meeting will be an outdoor picnic on May 4 in the residential quad, starting at 6:30pm. April Chamberlin and Cassandra Points have agreed to be the
co-chairs of Spouse Fellowship for the 2010-11 academic year. Please give them your support and encouragement.

Internship kits available Wednesday
All students going on internship next year, please come to the Advancement Office in Val 216 on Wednesday to pick up your Internship Survival Kit. These are a gift from the Alumni Council to all students going on internship during the 2010-11 academic year. Please direct any questions to Nina Garretson at ngarretson@Ltsg.edu.

Advisor evaluations encouraged
Students, please take a moment to submit an academic advisor evaluation form prior to the end of the semester. For the form, click here. Contact Julie Langas at jlangas@Ltsg.edu if you have any questions.

Graduation lunch ticket deadline nears
Graduates, please stop by to pick up your lunch ticket at the Bookstore for graduation day. The last day to pick up your ticket is May 10.

Spaces open for Family Camps
There is still plenty of lodging available for both of Nawakwa’s Family Camps, July 18-24 and Aug. 8-14. Family Camps are intergenerational events for families of all sizes, with age-appropriate Bible and recreational activities, meals, fellowship, worship, nightly shenanigans and campishly comfortable accommodations. Worship and Bible study leaders for July are the Rev. Naomi Carriker (Faith United, Dillsburg) and Matt O’Rear (Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia). The Revs. Richard and Janyce Jorgensen (Holy Spirit, Lancaster, and Zion, York, respectively) will lead worship and Bible study in August. For more, click here.

Camp scholarships made available
The Lutheran Camping Corporation has received a $6,000 grant from the Hoffman Trust to provide full or partial scholarships for children from Adams County to attend Camps Kirchenwald and Nawakwa in the summer of 2010. Children of seminarians fall into this category. Weeklong resident camps are offered for children who have completed grades 1-11. Program descriptions and additional information are in the summer camping brochure, which you can find here.

APRIL 23
Croquet contest set for 4pm today
The courts are in good shape, fresh from mowing by the crew, and the weather appears to be on the mend. Assuming the trends continue, we will stagger the start of the croquet tournament beginning at 4pm today. This will give seniors a chance to start early, with those coming from class when they are available. Beverages will be provided, with participants and fans invited to bring items to munch. The first ball will be thrown out at 4pm sharp.

Materials on peace available for chapel
If you are leading worship during May and early June, the ELCA “Peace Not Walls” group invites you to use materials from the World Council of Churches’ initiative, “World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel” between May 29-June 4. Materials are available here. Dr. Hedahl and Dr. Oldenburg pass along this information.

APRIL 22
Incoming middler officers announced
The officers for next year’s Middler Class are as follows: Dan Burris, president; Ruthie Moberg-Foster, secretary/treasurer; and Daniel Clark, Laura Ramsey and Christopher Suehr, trustees. Congratulations!

Croquet tournament postponed
The Eighth Annual Croquet Tournament has been postponed until Friday. As the senior banquet is that afternoon, an exact time will be announced later. For the event, participants and fans are invited to bring things on which to munch. We will try to supply beverages.

Basic Redactor archive established
Due to significant demand for an online Redactor archive, and while the seminary continues to work on a permanent solution, I have set up a basic archive here. You can also find a link to this at left, under "About the Redactor." This includes new announcements posted each day beginning April 19. To search by keyword, simply use the “find” feature on your computer (for PCs, Ctrl+F) and look up a word. I hope this helps while a more permanent system is established, and please continue to offer your suggestions and feedback on the redesigned Redactor!
Blood drive set for May 7
The YWCA/Lutheran Seminary Community Blood Drive will take place May 7 from 11am-5pm at the YWCA Recreation Center Community Room. Please sign up at the front desk or call the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543) to schedule your donation.

APRIL 21
Game finals highlight tea night
Do you need a study break? Come watch the final games of the Ping Pong Tournament and the Pool Tournament at “Come For Tea, My People,” this Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm in the Coffee Shop. The event is being sponsored by the Athletic Wellness Committee.

Hymn submission deadline nears
Just a reminder that Monday is the submission deadline for the Seminarian Hymn Festival. Have you written a hymn or spiritual song that you would like to share with the seminary community? Drop a copy in Julie Scheibel’s mailbox by midnight Monday (or e-mail jscheibel@Ltsg.edu if you’ll be submitting it later, such as for a class project). The festival will be in early May.

Interfaith service to focus on justice
The Second Annual “Commonwealth Interfaith Service: Prayers for Justice and Peace” will take place May 3 at 5:30pm at Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. Celebrate the diversity of faith traditions in Pennsylvania and help raise a collective voice for a more just and peaceful world. For more information, click here.

APRIL 19
Summer Greek positions open
Applications are now being accepted for the Summer 2010 Greek tutor and social coordinator positions. Click here for more information. The deadline is April 26.

Forum on call sermons set
What is a call sermon? A discussion for seniors with Dr. Hedahl will take place at 10am Thursday in Valentine 314. The Region 8 bishops have been invited to comment on this topic, as well.

2010-11 Redactor editor sought
The Communication Office welcomes applications for the position of 2010-11 Daily Redactor editor. More information is available at the editorial policies link in the lower left column. Apply by contacting John Spangler at jspangler@Ltsg.edu and include a letter of interest and resume or summary of qualifications.

Dishwasher remains out of order
The Coffee Shop dishwasher is currently out of order. Until further notice, all dishes in the Coffee Shop will be washed by hand. Patrons are kindly asked to bring their own mug to reduce the amount of dishes that must be hand-washed.