Loading...Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7
This part of 1 John reminds me of the verses I chose to be read at my confirmation. In the Lutheran tradition, I was confirmed at age 14 on Pentecost Sunday. Each of us who were confirmed had to pick Bible verses to be read as part of our service. While I cannot remember the exact verses I choose, I know they were from 1 John and were all about love.
Recently I watched two films on Netflix -- "Come Sunday" and "Ram Dass, Going Home." Both movies spoke about love and about how tremendously difficult it is to love others unconditionally.
Our reading from 1 John reminds us that it is through love that we are born of God. it is through love that we know God.
As you finish your week, I pray that you will give love and receive love...
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
Grow In Faith Together
Parlor People, Sundays, 11am – noon.
Today, Glenn Holliman talks about his recent trip to Israel.
Next week, Bill Rohm leads on The Historical Jesus - Solutions and Methods
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Godly Play will be May 13 & 20.
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At Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Today we take an additional offering for our Building Fund.
The money donated helps us pay down our mortgage and pay for major repairs.
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Next Sunday, we observe Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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Geraniums for Pentecost, May 20.
Donations for geraniums to decorate the church for Pentecost are being taken. Plants should cost $4-5. Envelopes are at the back of the church. You can make them “in memory of or in honor of” someone.
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Upcoming Meetings
Monday, April 23 and Monday, May 7, 7pm, Newport Anti-Racism League
Wednesday, May 9, 6:30, Vestry
Thursday, May 24, 2pm, Harrisburg Convocation Clergy Council Meeting
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Taize’ Tuesdays, 5:00pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
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The choir practices Wednesdays at 10:15am.
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Join Us For Breakfast!
Men's breakfast - every Wed., 9am, Espresso Yourself Cafe.
Women's breakfast – every Wednesday, 9am, Bitting’s
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Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Take a Swing at Drug Abuse, Perry Human Services Mini-Golf Tournament, Sat., May 5, Reserve a time 11am – 1:30pm, Paradise Stream Campground, Loysville.
Form a team of 2-5 people with each participant raising a minimum of $25. Golfers receive a free t-shirt and 1 game of miniature golf. Registration info is posted in the undercroft or visit www.perryhumanservices.org.
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Commonwealth Interfaith Service Prayers for Justice and Peace, Monday, May 7, 6pm, Beth El Temple, 2637 Front Street, Harrisburg.
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Perry County Job Fair and Community Resource Event, Thursday, May 10, 10am – 3pm, Newport Assembly of God Family Life Center.
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Perry County Literacy Council’s 24th Annual Race for Reading, Saturday, May 5, 5pm, Little Buffalo State Park Recreation Hall. Pre-Race Mint Julep Party, 4pm, home of Todd Saner in honor of Susan Connell. Dinner Tickets - $35. Mint Julep Tickets - $50.
There will be a silent and a live auction at the dinner. Sponsorships and donations for auctions also needed. If you’d like to sit with other parish members attending or would like more info, please Rebecca.
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Newport Public Library 10th Annual Golf Outing, Thurs., May 17, 8am Shotgun Start, Rich Valley Gold Course, Mechanicsburg.
Cost is $70 per player, includes green fees, cart and post-outing dinner. Forms available at www.PeCoInfo.org or at the library. Deadline to register is May 11.
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Join CCU for the 2018 Highmark Walk, Sat., May 19, 9am, HACC
Participate in a 5K or 1 mile walk to benefit CCU’s HELP Ministries and Susquehanna Harbor Safe Haven Programs.
Sign-up at www.ccuhbg.org/walk
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From the Diocese
Harrisburg Convocation Event, Building Relationships, Saturday, May 5, 9am – noon, St. Luke’s, Mechanicsburg.
See Rebecca if you’d like to attend.
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Little Dresses for Africa, Sat., May 19, 9am – 3pm, St. Andrews in the Valley.
Little Dresses for Africa has identified a need that is being addressed with the “sani-panti” sewing project. Please bring scissors, sewing machines & thread. Lunch & drinks will be provided. Monetary donations will be accepted to offset the cost. Contact Eileen Sullivan at eileensullivan51@gmail.com or Cindy Mohr at seymour5602@gmail.com if you’d like to attend.
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