On Saturday, September 27, 2008, the Rev. Dr. Samuel R. Zeiser was
installed as bishop of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America.
The service took place at Elm Park United Methodist Church in Scranton.
Photos are by Richard Hausman.
Preparing
for the Service
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An Elm Park United Methodist Church, Scranton, Welcome
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Rehearsing and setting up beforehand |
ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson |
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The Rt. Rev. Paul Marshall, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem |
Mission district banners were part of the procession |
Associates in ministry Elterich, Wimmer, and Werley
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Bishop Hanson with New England Synod Bishop Margaret Payne |
Bishop-Emeritus David R. Strobel |
Vice President Priscilla Schlenker Kinney |
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SALMs Weaver, Ziegler, and Everhart
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Dave Golden, trumpet; Phoebe Fennell, soprano; Mark Laubach, organ |
Bishop Samuel R. Zeiser prepares
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Worship Begins with Colorful Processions, Thanksgiving for Baptism
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Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod banner
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The Jubilee Bells of St. Paul, Orwigsburg; Beverly Eiche Kriner,
director
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Rostered leaders enter the church
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Festival Choir (Christ, St. Paul, St. Stephen churches, Allentown) |
Hill to Hill Brass
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Thanksgiving for Baptism |
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Main procession follows Fanfare, Thanksgiving for Baptism
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Bishop Strobel, Synod Secretary Taylor, Bishop Zeiser, Vice Pres.
Kinney |
Rostered leaders fill the center section |
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