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As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. John 15:9
Recently I was in a discussion about the the meaning of the word, "abide." Some suggested it was an old fashioned word that had little meaning for a younger generation. Immediately, I remembered the hymn, "Abide With me, Fast Falls the Eventide." I have such fond memories of singing this hymn in church, especially hearing my pastor sing this hymn with fervor.
Here is a beautiful rendition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmjuqZSH_aY
One of my favorite books on the Gospel of John is Drawn into the Mystery of Jesus through the Gospel of John by Jean Vanier. Vanier says,
"To abide or dwell in Jesus is ito make our home in him
and to let Jesus make his home in us." (p. 272)
This beautiful hymn captures our need to abide in Jesus, because when we do so and when Jesus abides in us, we are comforted beyond all reason.
Blessings as you finish your week!
Love, Rebecca+
Readings for May 6: //lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Easter/BEaster6_RCL.html
Announcements
Grow In Faith Together
Parlor People, Sundays, 11am – noon.
Today, Bill Rohm leads on The Historical Jesus - Solutions and Methods. Next week there will be no Parlor People.
May 20, we conclude Parlor People until September. Dick Price will lead a discussion Leonardo Da Vinci’s Biblical paintings.
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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 observe Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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Today we take an additional offering for Caring for Nativity’s Neighbors Heating and Health.
Donations are sent to Join Hands, so people in our community have support for their needs.
Today we take an additional Flower Offering.
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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, 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, 4:45pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
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During 2018, we will be celebrating baptism on May 20 and November 4.
Let Rebecca know if you or someone you know would like to be baptized on any of these days.
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Active, baptized members of the parish seeking their first college degree are encouraged to apply for the Kyle Weller Scholarship by June 1.
Applications and further requirements are available at //bit.ly/2vgR5Oy for the letter and //bit.ly/2tiQJ8K for the application.
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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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The choir practices Wednesdays at 10:15am.
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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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Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Pauline M. Whitekettle Scholarship Fund, deadline June 1.
Open to residents of Newport. A flyer is posted in the undercroft. For full eligibility guidelines and to apply, visit: www.tfec.org/whitekettle
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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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Ascension Day service, 7pm, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Harrisburg.
Professor Deirdre Good, preaching. Meet at the Cathedral at 5pm if you would like to go to dinner in downtown Harrisburg prior to the service.
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Free Community Spaghetti Dinner, Friday, May 11, 5pm, Highland Presbyterian Church, 11 Church Road, Newport sponsored by Cumberland Perry Community Support Program.
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Donna Jacoby would like to invite everyone to a Choir Concert, Monday, May 14, 7pm, St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 426 Sunbury Rd., Riverside, PA.
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Join CCU for the 2018 Highmark Walk, Saturday, 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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CCU’s 41st Annual HELP Ministries Golf Tournament, Monday, June 4, 8am Shotgun Start, Sunset Golf Course, 2016 Sunset Drive, Middletown.
$100/ player includes cart, 18 holes of golf, lunch and prizes. Register as an individual or as a group. Registration forms are available in the undercroft or visit ccuhbg.org.
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