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O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; 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 19, pg. 233 Book of Common Prayer
How does the Holy Spirit direct and rule our hearts? Jesus said he was sending the Holy Spirit or advocate to be with us and guide us when he was no longer physically with us. How do you hear the Holy Spirit?
Sometimes the Holy Spirit comes in the form of messages from other people. Someone asks us about ourselves or mentions a project and it's "right on time." And have you ever kept thinking about a particular person and then contact them and they really needed to hear from you? Darlene Amsler often says there are coincidences, but God-incidences. Maybe they are Holy-Spirit-incidences.
May we always be open to and "hear" the direction and rule of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Many blessings as you finish your week!
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
G.I.F.T.: Growing in Faith Together
Godly Play is today and September 22.
Today Rebecca leads Parlor People and will present A Snapshot of Ireland.
Next week, the discussion will be on the Latino Center of Juniata County led by Judy Robinson and Nataly Barragan.
At Church of the Nativity
Next Sunday we observe Latina/Latino Heritage Month.
Upcoming Meetings
Each Sunday, 5pm, Perry County PRIDE
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 Newport Family Restaurant 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.
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
Make a $1 gift to our bishop Audrey
Audrey has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Sri Lanka with the Presiding Bishop toward the end of this year. The expenses for the trip are covered except for $3,000. We are asking for a $1 donation; no one can contribute more than $1. Also, please add a message to the card and wish her well in her travels. Cards and a check will be presented to Bishop Audrey at convention.
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.
These families and individuals are awaiting their Asylum court dates. Right now, monetary donations are needed, because once families pass the first part of the asylum process, they are being sent to Mexico to await their court date. Monetary donations are the easiest way to help those churches shelter these individuals and families. Donations can be sent to: Diocese of the Rio Grande, 6400 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque NM 87120
online donations at their website: www.dioceserg.org
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
Community Events and Opportunities for Service
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
Living History III, Centre Presbyterian Church, 3912 Freeman Hollow Road, Loysville, Sunday, September 22, 1 & 3:30pm.
Reenactors will bring back to life Pioneers of Perry County from the 18th and 19th century. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of event and are available at Carpetbagger Collectibles, Bloomfield Pharmacy and West Perry Pharmacy. For more info, call 717-636-1185 between 5 & 9pm. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Perry County.
Undoing Racism Training, Friday, October 11 – Sunday, October 13, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster.
The workshop utilizes a systemic approach that emphasizes learning from history, developing leadership, maintaining accountability to communities, creating networks, undoing internalized racial oppression and understanding the role of organizational gate keeping as a mechanism for perpetuating racism.
Friday, Oct. 11, 5:00 pm (dinner) w/ session 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Saturday, Oct. 12, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, lunch included; Sunday, Oct. 13, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. lunch included. All other meals are on your own. Registration Fee: $35 for the weekend w/double occupancy for lodging incuded. (Value: $500 per person) Lodging: Clarion Inn & Suites, 1492 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. Single occupancy has charge of $72.25. Day care & scholarships available upon request. Register at: http://www.cvent.com/events/undoing-racism-training-2019/event-summary-76a2c72eaaa142bcbf68a6215016dbf7.aspx
For more information, please contact: Kevin Barron at kevinwbarron@gmail.com or Marion Schwartz at kmarsch09@gmail.com
