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Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for Proper 18
Our prayer this week reminds us that there is little to nothing that we do on our own. I remember the first time I led a larger organization. The staff was small and the services provided were large. Some days, I'd feel very panicky and afraid I didn't know how to handle things. I had to step back and realize that the "lie" I told myself was that "I had to do it all by myself."
Instead, I needed to remind myself that I didn't have to do it alone. I never had to do anything all by myself. That allowed me to reach out to others, whether I knew them or not, and ask for help and guidance. I found my peers in similar situations very supportive.
My initial insistence that I needed to do anything all by myself was a result of pride and thinking I needed to confide in my own strength only. The organization was better off when I reached out to others.
And that's how it is with God. We are much better off when we trust in God and acknowledge that the outcomes are very different when we put our trust in God.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
G.I.F.T.: Growing in Faith Together
Godly Play is today and September 15 and 22.
Mark Cook will talk about Cyber-Security for Children at Parlor People.
Next week, Bill Rohm leads a discussion on Biblical Archaeology.
At Church of the Nativity
Upcoming Meetings
Sunday, September 8, 5pm, PC Pride
Wednesday, September 11, 6pm, Vestry
Saturday, September 21, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Eliminating Racism Strategy Team
Wednesday, September 11, Commons - lunch and fall craft, 11am – 1pm.
Please see Wendy or Sue if you are able to help.
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.
On September 25, women will meet at A Taste of the Valley, 4417 E Main Street, Suite #5, Belleville.
Help Join Hands provide basic needs products to families.
Items needed are: Combs, Hair brushes, Hair care products, Deodorant, Diapers and Wipes - sizes 1 to 6, Shampoo/Conditioner, Soap/shower gel, Tissues, Toilet Paper and Toothpaste/Toothbrushes.
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.
From the Diocese
Shaped by Faith beginning this fall.
This is a three-part initiative to discern, discover, and create a right-shaped diocese to serve God’s mission with vitality and strength. Clusters of parishes will examine their future together through projects designed to explore vitality and values, financial sustainability and God’s call in the neighborhood; no-cost Parish Life courses at the Stevenson School for Ministry will be offered and a historicizing project called “Rooted in God” will celebrate our common story. The adventure begins at Convention 2019.
ICONS in Transformation exhibit of internationally acclaimed Russian-Swedish abstract impressionist Ludmila Pawlowska, September 1 – November 3, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, 221 N. Front Street.
Gallery will be open Sundays, 12-3 and 3rd in the Burg Fridays, September 20 and October 18.
U.S. Immigration: The Basics Webinar, Thursday, September 19, 1pm.
“U.S. Immigration – The Basics” is a 50-minute overview of U.S. Immigration history, laws, and system. Whether you’re working with refugees, immigrants, the unauthorized, or you’re a curious citizen and want to understand U.S. Immigration – this webinar is for you. Register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dLBCXacPS1OqKSH8aANWPA
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral and Trinity Episcopal Church, Pro-Cathedral will host Pilgrimage to Scotland 2020!
Join our cathedrals as we travel with Thin Places Mystical Tours from May 15-24, 2020. Airfare and travel insurance are not included in the cost. Individuals will be responsible for their travel to and from Edinburgh, Scotland. Wheelchair accessibility limited in most places and terrain is often uneven. Contact The Rev. Shayna Watson once you registered or if you have questions, swatson@ststep.org, 717-236-4059. Follow this link for detailed itinerary and Payment instructions for "The Monk's Trail." https://thinplacestour.com/monks-trail-scotland-tour-2020/
Community Events and Opportunities for Service
The Episcopal Home Residents are in need of donations that help make a resident’s day better and brighter.
Donations needed are: Depends Undergarments (women’s M, L, XL), Disposable Bed Underpads, Toothpaste, Dove Soap,Toothbrushes, Mouthwash (personal size), Glue Sticks, Adult Coloring Books, Nail Polish (clear and light colors), Word Search Books, Diabetic Candy, Bingo Prizes. These may be delivered to the Home or ordered online and sent to the Episcopal Home at 206 Burd St., Shippensburg PA 17257.
Bethany Children’s Home of Womelsdorf, PA will be providing a Helping Hands program to temporarily shelter unaccompanied children who have crossed our borders to enter the United States.
These children are seeking to reunite with their families. Many of these children are victims of human trafficking and/or have come from very dangerous environments. The children, are in desperate need of a safe and appropriate shelter. A wish list is available at
http://www.bethanyhome.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Helping-Hands-Wish-List.pdf and posted in the undercroft.
Harmony Walk, Sunday, September 15, 2pm at the entrance to Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church, 2447 Green Street, Harrisburg and ending at Hadee Mosque, 245 Division Street, Harrisburg.
The walk route includes Jewish, Christian, and Islamic houses of worship. At each stop, a leader will share words of wisdom about the values of unity and harmony. People of all religions, including Buddhist, Baha’i, Hindu, Sikh, and those of no specific faith are invited. A bus will be provided at Goodwin Memorial for individuals with walking difficulty. Parking is available at Goodwin Memorial and Hadee Mosque. A light early dinner will be provided by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at the end of the walk. For additional information, please contact Rev. Cynthia Mara at interfaithcenter@juno.com or Behzad Zandieh at bzandieh@hotmail.com
Central PA Youth Ministries 17 Annual Adult Fundraising Dinner, Sunday, September 29, 6pm, Newport Family Life Center
RSVP by Monday, September 9 at bestestbuds@gmail.com
Hospice of Central PA is looking for volunteers.
HCP Volunteers contribute in a number of ways including: Patient and Family Support Volunteers, Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer, 11th Hour Volunteers, Carolyn’s House Volunteers, and Administrative Volunteers. Call the volunteer department at 717-732-1000 or 866-779-7374 or email volunteers@hospiceofcentralpa.org
