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Our Gospel from Luke this Sunday includes Jesus teaching the Disciples how to pray. You probably know Jesus taught them The Lord's Prayer. It is a perfect prayer, isn't it?
First of all, we acknowledge God as our parent. God is not distant or uninvolved in our lives. We are God's children. We ask for God's kingdom to reign on earth. We know what we create as earthly governments and communities often falls short and we keep moving towards a more perfect way of living with each other. We ask for that we be fed, which is essential to our lives. We acknowledge that we sin and ask for forgiveness. We also acknowledged that we forgive others. We ask for and give compassion. We also ask to be delivered from the time of trial.
This prayer is found in the earliest documents of the Christian faith, having been said for thousands of years! Each Sunday, as we say this prayer, we add our voices to the many who have gone before us and create a foundation for the many who will come after us.
Many blessings as you finish your week.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
G.I.F.T.: Growing in Faith Together
Godly Play and Parlor People will resume in the fall.
At Church of the Nativity
Today we take an additional offering for our Building Fund.
The money donated helps us pay down our mortgage and pay for major repairs.
On Sunday, August 4, service will be held at St. Stephen in Thompsontown.
Mary Grace Shearer will preach.
Rebecca will be on vacation July 29 – August 2.
The church office will be closed Monday, July 29.
Help Join Hands provide basic needs products to families.
Items needed are: Diapers and Wipes - sizes 1 to 6 and baby wash.
Upcoming Meetings
Saturday, August 3, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Eliminating Racism Strategy Team
Wednesday, August 14, Vestry, 6pm
Honor or Remember a loved one or a special occasion with flowers on the altar!
Flowers help make our worship space more beautiful and remind us of the blossoming life we have in Christ. Please consider sponsoring the flowers in memory of a loved one, or to celebrate your thanksgivings. Flowers are $30. Let Michele know by email – chnatss@pa.net or phone, 717-567-6514.
Taize’ Tuesdays, 4:45pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
Join Us For Breakfast! Wednesdays at 9am.
Women will meet at Bitting’s this week; Men meet at Espresso Yourself.
The Equal Exchange cart in the Undercroft features fresh olive oil from Palestine and an assortment of our favorite candy bars.
Also we continue to offer Equal Exchange coffees for our Sunday Coffee Hour. If you would like additional items, we can order them for you. Please contact Jane Hoover or the office.
From the Diocese
Volunteers are needed for the 2019 Diocesan Convention, Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19, Zembo Shrine, 2810 N. Third Street, Harrisburg. |
Some areas of need are registration, convention packet assembly, ballot counting, children’s program and more. Please see Rebecca or contact Michele for a volunteer form. 717-567-6514 or chnatss@pa.net
Trail to Truth: Racial Reconciliation From Washington D.C. to Philadelphia, October 11-14, 2019.
This event is for six of our Diocesan youth who are going into grades 9-12 in 2019. Join the Province III Youth Committee for a pilgrimage by bus from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia, PA to discuss and dismantle the history of racism in the church and Government. Be a voice for positive next steps. Included in the four-day journey: African American History Museum, church histories, amazing guest speakers, leaders and youth from the thirteen dioceses that are Province III. If you have questions or are interested in participating, please contact Robyn Szoke-Coolidge, rszoke@diocesecpa.org
Called to Heal a Broken World, August 9-10, St. Cyril Center, Danville, PA. Keynote Speaker The Rev. Becca Stevens, Thistle Farms.
Plan to attend this 2-day conference and learn more about addressing the important issues of our time through our faith community. There will be breakout sessions on addressing recovery from drug addiction, undoing racism, environmental work, peace work, and community organizing. Weekend registration cost: $150. Day attendee cost: $50. For more information and to register, go to https://diocesecpa.org/called-to-heal-a-broken-world/
The Episcopal and Anglican churches along our southern border are helping shelter families who have been approved by the United States Government to seek asylum.
Monetary donations are needed to help shelter these individuals and families. Donations can be sent to: Diocese of the Rio Grande, 6400 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque NM 87120 or online donations: www.dioceserg.org
Family Retreat! Saturday, September 14, 9am – 3pm, St. Thomas, Lancaster, 301 St. Thomas Road.
Vibrant Faith/Busy World, Praying as a family. Join online at http://givejesus5.rsvpify.com or by calling 717-236-4059.
Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Book Buddies, August 8, 10am, Home of Barb Holliman
This is a different kind of book group. You are invited to come share what you are reading now or a favorite book you've read in the past that you've loved. Light refreshments will be served. First gathering hosted by Barb Holliman. Please contact Barb@bholliman.com to attend. Everyone is welcome!
Savor: A Strolling Supper, Saturday, September 7, 5-8pm, (5-6pm VIP cocktail hour, 6-8pm strolling supper), LEAF Farm, 554 Warm Springs Road, Landisburg
Join LEAF for their signature event where the region’s best chefs and farmers partner to create innovative dishes paired with masterful beverages. Ticket sales will be begin in July. Follow LEAF on Instagram and Facebook @leafprojectpa for updates.
Discover Newport Movies in the Park, August 3, 6pm, Newport Veteran’s Memorial Park - Elf.
Come early for the Bounce House at 6pm and check out the playground. Bring blankets and chairs. Concessions will be available. Visit with Santa at 7pm and watch Elf at 9pm. If it's storming, the event will be moved to the Newport Assembly of God Family Life Center on Shortcut Road.
American Creed Community Conversation, Monday, July 29, 5 – 7pm, Harrisburg Jewish Community Center, 3301 N. Front Street, Harrisburg
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg and Community Responders Network for a screening of the PBS Documentary, American Creed. Screening will be followed by a Community Conversation. Open to all and free admission.
National Night Out, Tuesday, August 6, 5-9pm, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Newport
Residents of Newport and all of Perry County are asked to lock your doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outdoors with neighbors, police and other first responders to raise awareness of drug and crime prevention and strengthen neighborhood spirit. Food trucks, police cars, fire trucks, games and activities and a Police vs Community softball game!
Climate Up Close, Monday, August 5, 7:30pm, Chisuk Emuna Congregation, 3219 Green Street, Harrisburg
Talk with climate scientists from Princeton, Harvard and UC Berkeley face-to-face. Free and open to the public. Visit www.climateupclose.org for more info.
