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where can I flee from your presence? Psalm 139:6
Our Psalm this Sunday reminds us that God is with us. There is no place where we can flee from God.
Sometimes that knowledge feels overwhelming. We are not always thrilled that God is everywhere and knows all about us. Sometimes we're not at our best.
At the same time, knowing that God is always with us and surrounding us and holding us is comforting. In my early childhood, my understanding of God was more of one who would be vengeful. As I grew, I understood the great love and forgiveness of God.
As I've continued to grow, I've experienced God as ever present in an insistent, open way rather than a loud, angry way. It's more of a gentle, persistent invitation to follow God's Will. I'm not always thrilled with where God is calling me and my experience has shown me that God knows me better than I know myself... that my life is infinitely better when I follow the path to which God calls me.
I pray you are comforted knowing God is always with you.
Many blessings as you continue your week.
Love, Rebecca+
At Church of the Nativity
Taize’ Tuesdays, 5:00pm., Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
Rebecca will be on vacation July 31-August 11. If you are in need of pastoral care during this time, please call Shannon at 717-801-8899.
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, July 25, 7:00-9:00, Anti-Racism Perry County
Sunday, August 13, 11-Noon, Worship Committee
Wednesday, August 16, 10:30am, Parlor People Planning Committee
On August 6, services will be held at St. Stephen in Thompsontown.
Men’s & Women’s Breakfast, Wednesdays, 9am, Espresso Yourself Café.
Transport Wheel Chair now available for people who need assistance. The chair is located outside the restroom in the parish house. .
Baking needs and chocolate items available through Equal Exchange. See the cart in the parish hall. We are now a wholesaler for Equal Exchange, a company that supports small farmers who use sustainable practices for chocolate, cocoa, coffee, tea, nuts, olive oil and other baking items. A price list and basket are available to pay for the items you choose to buy. Also, be sure to write down what you’ve purchased to help us maintain our inventory. A catalogue is also available.If there’s an item you’d like us to order, please see Jane Hoover.
Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Join Hands Items of the Month – SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Join Hands is in need of these items before Thursday, August 17th at 1pm. Extra large book covers, 3 ring binders - 1 inch, 3 ring binders – 1 ½ inch,3 ring binders – 2 inch, 5-tab divider, Back Packs, Calculators, Compasses, Crayons, Double pocket folders, Erasers, Flash Drives, Glue, Highlighters, Math calculators, Notebook paper, Notebooks, Pencil Boxes, Pencils, Pens, Pocket Folders, post-its 3x3, Protractors, Rulers, Washable markers, Yellow homework folders, Zippered Pencil pouches.
From the Diocese
Diocesan Leadership Day, Saturday, August 12, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Rd., Lancaster Treasurers, wardens, all vestry members and Stewardship leaders and all volunteer and salaried Parish Administrators, this conference is for you. Keynote and workshops; Financial development within the life of congregations and expectations for monitoring endowment depreciation through the rhythm of spending and investment. Year round stewardship practices, including Planned Giving Leadership Development. 101 basics for vestries and committees—this is for vestry leadership and folks new to vestries as well as best practices for Parish Administrators. Please let Michele know if you would like to attend.
Golfers needed for Bishop’s Open Golf Tournament, Monday, September 18th, 2017, 10:00 AM, Overlook Golf Course, 2040 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA. Registration required by August 5. Shotgun Start,4-Person Scramble. Join us for a day of golf, fun, food and fellowship to benefit at-risk children and youth in our Diocese. This golf tournament is open to everyone; all are welcome. To register, go to //bit.ly/2r6UYYQ. Go to //bit.ly/2sjZC5B for a brochure.
Dinner only at Bishop’s Open Golf Tournament, Monday, September 18, 2017, 3:00pm, Overlook Golf Course, 2040 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. Cost for dinner only is $25.00. Go to //bit.ly/2r6UYYQ to register.
Sponsorship Opportunities for Bishop’s Golf Tournament due by July 31. Sponsorships range from $75 to $1,000. See the brochure //bit.ly/2sjZC5B for more information.
ECW Retreat, September 15th – 17th, 2017 “Sacred Ceremonies of Everyday Life: Exploring the Divine through Food, Song, Poetry, Nature and Meditation”, Claggett Retreat Center, 3035 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown, MD 21710. Presented by Reverend Rowena Gibbons, St. James Episcopal Church, Mansfield PA. Brochures are available here: //bit.ly/2r0kX08 . Online registration is available here until September 1: //bit.ly/2raunVW
Ways to lower your Carbon Footprint
Driving Tips
*Don't accelerate or decelerate suddenly
*Keep tires properly inflated
*Reduce extra weight
*Keep engine tuned up
*Buy the smallest/most efficient car you can
*Walk/bike/take public transportation whenever possible
*Turn off your ignition, if you are idling longer than 10 secs (the break-even point for turning the car off and then back on).
