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I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; *
I will praise my God while I have my being. Psalm 104:34
This Sunday is Pentecost. On the first Pentecost, people were gathered in Jerusalem from many places, because they were celebrating a major feast at the Temple. The Holy Spirit came like flames of fire on their heads. And people sang in many languages.
Our Psalm this week encourages us to praise God throughout our lives.
American Baptist minister, Robert Wadsworth Lowry captured this Psalm in his hymn, How Can I Keep From Singing.
The refrain goes:
No storm can shake my inmost calm
While to that refuge clinging;
Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,
How can I keep from singing?
No matter what is happening in the world or in our communities or in our lives, our faith in Jesus Christ provides peace and strength. Nothing can keep us from singing.
Many blessings as you finish your week.
Love, Rebecca+
For more on this hymn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_Can_I_Keep_from_Singing%3F
A YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li2hddmy63U
Announcements
G.I.F.T.: Growing in Faith Together
Godly Play and Parlor People will resume in the fall.
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At Church of the Nativity
Today we welcome Scott Bucher, Oscar Bucher, and Ava Bucher into our family through the sacrament of baptism. We also welcome her parents, sponsors, family and friends.
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Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday, June 12, Vestry, 6pm
Wednesday, June 26, Hosting the Appalachian Camino Hikers
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The church office will be closed Monday, June 17 – Saturday, June 22. Rebecca and Michele will be on vacation.
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Church Picnic, June 23, 11am, Landis Farm.
No service at Nativity. Please bring a dish to share or see Sue if you are able to help set up.
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Taize’ Tuesdays, 4:45pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
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Join Us For Breakfast!
Wednesdays at 9am. Women will meet at Newport Family Restaurant this week; Men meet at Espresso Yourself.
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Help Join Hands provide basic needs products to families.
Items needed include diapers, wipes and toiletries.
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From the Diocese
Silver and Gold Celebration, Sunday, June 16, 2pm, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, 221 N. Front Street, Hbg.
This service is designed for couples married 25 years and more. The liturgy will include the renewal of vows, Holy Communion, and a presentation of commemorative certificates for all couples. A reception with cake and punch will follow. Bishop Scanlan will preside and will bless the couples at this joy filled service. We would also like to recognize same sex couples who have been together for 25 years or more and who are now married. Free parking is available in the little garage behind the cathedral on River Street. Street parking is also free on Sundays in Harrisburg.
Please call the cathedral office so we know you are coming: 717-236-4059. Or you can email: churchadmin@ststep.org
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Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Rally in Support of Fair Funding for All Schools
On Wednesday, June 12, hundreds and hundreds of people of faith will converge on the State Capitol in Harrisburg with one thing in mind: Replace Pennsylvania's system of EDUCATION APARTHEID with entirely fair school funding. We will rally at Noon in support of House Bill 961 - The 100% Fair Funding Bill. HB 961 will divide 100% of Pennsylvania's Basic Education Budget according to the just requirements of Pennsylvania's Fair Funding Formula.
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Rotary Club of Perry County 27th Annual Golf Outing, Friday, June 14, Noon – Lunch, 1pm – Shotgun Start, Carlisle Barracks Golf Course, Army War College, Carlisle.
4-person scramble, $100 per golfer, lunch, greens fees, free range balls in driving range, cart and dinner included. For more information, see the flyer posted in the undercroft.
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Perry County Bicentennial Committee Quarterly Meeting, Monday, June 17, 11am, Commissioners' meeting room in New Bloomfield.
The public is always invited as the count down to 2020 accelerates.
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Save the Date for the 2019 Perry County Relay for Life.
The Perry County Relay will be held June 21 and 22 at the Newport High School football field. The opening ceremony is at 6pm, Friday, June 21, but walking (and lots of activity!) begins at noon. This is event is open to the public – you don’t have to be a walker or member of a team. There is lots of food and fun! Come join us as we Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back!
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