Around the Allegheny Synod/Region/ELCA

BISHOP KEVIN IN KENYA: Bishop Kevin Shock will be traveling to Kenya May 20-27. He is part of a small contingent from the ELCA that will be going there for the consecration of Bishop Catherine Ngina Musau, who will become the first female bishop of the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church. Please pray for Bishop Kevin on his travels, as well as for Bishop-elect Musau.

BECOME MORE INVOLVED WITH THE ALLEGHENY SYNOD: With the annual Allegheny Synod Assembly happening on June 20, there will be elections to several positions on synod council and committees. If you are interested in being considered for a position and want a nomination form or have any questions, contact Pastor David. The deadline to submit a nomination form is June 1.

The openings this year for non-rostered leaders (lay members) include:

• Synod council. One female and one male. Both are three-year terms.

• Consultation Committee. Two females and two males. One female and one male position is for a six-year term, and one female and one male position is for a three-year term.

• Discipline Committee. One male. Four-year term.

• Mission Endowment Committee. Five positions open for either retired rostered or lay people. Terms are for one, two, or three years.

NITTANY VALLEY FELLOWSHIP HOLDS SPRING HYMN SING: The Nittany Valley Fellowship holds its spring Hymn Sing 7pm Sunday, June 7 at the pavilion outside Nittany Valley Alliance Church (1003 Nittany Valley Drive, Bellefonte). It is an evening of community hearing and singing classic hymns! The event is free.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN: Registration is now open for summer camps at both Camp Mount Luther and Camp Sequanota. If you have a child who is interested in attending one of the camps, St. Mark can help with the fees. For more information on the camps visit sequanota.com or campmountluther.org.