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O Lord, how manifold are your works! *
in wisdom you have made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.
This Sunday we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit. Our psalmist reminds us how wonderful God's creation is and how God has created everything.
While we cannot meet in person, we will have a wonderful celebration with the baptism of Tiffany Renee Ellsworth-Hailey. As she receives this outward and visible sign of an inward and invisible grace, may all of us feel the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
How has the Holy Spirit been showing up in your life during this unusual time?
Has the slowed pace of life given you time to appreciate the manifold works of God? Especially at this time of year, we witness a change in life. Trees bloom beautifully and then leaf out, creating shady streets and yards. Flowers bloom and our gardens grow. Birds build nests.
And the night skies are beautiful.
May our celebration this week be filled with joy and awe at all of God's creation.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
Sunday services through July 7 will be online via Zoom
Join Sunday morning Zoom Meeting. Service begins at 9:30am and you can join by 9:00am.
Online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85722557280
Meeting ID: 857 2255 7280
or
Call In: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 857 2255 7280
We are now doing zoom Centering Prayer and Taize every Tuesday at 4:30pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83566632917
Meeting ID: 835 6663 2917
Password: 022609
or
Call In: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 835 6663 2917
Password: 022609
Wednesday Morning Devotions and coffee/tea, 9am
Join in for short devotions and conversation. Remember to bring your coffee or tea.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85223260016
Meeting ID: 852 2326 0016
or
Call In: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 852 2326 0016
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 /digital_faith/documents/3263855 for the letter and /digital_faith/documents/3252600 for the application.
Mail in your offering or go online
There are many ways to continue to give to the church during this time.
- Send your offering to the church at 159 S Second St., Newport, PA 17074
- Give via our PayPal site:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=tN8Gqogt_bQutVp_Kjg6ytAyRDBKMFYExCyf6DX1-2ux4349nM2Cnzp9LukFyOrm3YVaam&country.x=US&locale.x=US - The Diocese has set up online giving for each parish here: https://diocesecpa.org/stewardship/
Our parish is listed at Newport-Nativity.
We have some "praying for you" cards that we would like to send to the people on our list for whom we pray each Sunday. When you add someone to the prayer list, please provide their address if you would like us to send them a card.
Geraniums for Pentecost are given by:
The Days in memory of Wendy’s dad, Edwin Boettger.
Rebecca in honor of the Baptism of Tiffany Renee Ellsworth-Hailey, in honor of Nicole Krovas and in memory of her parents.
Jan and Connie Yocum in memory of Irvin and Esther Miller, Harry and Margaret Yocum and Elmer and Hazel Yocum.
Hayden Shepley, son of Milt Shepley, graduates from Newport High School on June 3. He will be attending Juniata College. You can send cards to him in care of Milt at 56 N 4th St., Newport PA 17074.
Shop Perry Bingo Hosted by the Perry County Chamber of Commerce
This is your chance to win prizes while supporting local small businesses. How to play: Take a picture of you completing the activity in the Bingo square. Once you have a Bingo (horizontal, vertical or diagonal), send your pictures to pccc@perrycountychamber.org. Attach your marked card and include your contact information. Every Bingo submitted will be entered in a drawing to receive a $50 gift card to use at a Perry County business of your choice. You can submit more than one entry. One winner will be drawn every week on Friday beginning May 1. Contest ends June 30. Bingo card is available at here /digital_faith/documents/3277109 at www.perrycountychamber.org. A new card will be available every week.
The EmPOWERED and Well Virtual Faith Community is designed to support the mental, physical and spiritual health and well-being of faith communities everywhere during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The health lessons consist of 12 weekly, 30-minute EmPOWERED and Well Healthier Church Challenge lessons developed by the American Heart Association. Visit https://www.empoweredtoserve.org/en/empowered-and-well/virtual-faith-community for more information and to register.
Good Book Club to read the Gospel of Matthew during the season of Easter
Starting on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, and continuing through the Day of Pentecost, May 30, the Good Book Club features daily readings from the Gospel of Matthew. To see a list of readings, go to:
https://www.goodbookclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Readings_Matthew.pdf
The CARES Act includes changes for 2020 to charitable donations.
Whether you itemize or not, you will be able to deduct up to $300 in donations. Also, if you do itemize, 100% of your donations to charity will be deductible for 2020.
Join Hands Ministry in Need of Monetary Donations
In the coming weeks our Perry County families and individuals, aka, our neighbors, are going to need financial assistance. Join Hands is asking you to prayerfully donate financially. Please put in a note in the form of payment stating, “Corona Virus” relief.
By Check: Join Hands Ministry, P.O. Box 335, New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Online: https://joinhandsministry.givingfuel.com/online-giving
Facebook: Click the donate button
Perry County Food Bank
The Perry County Food Bank is once again accepting food drive and private food donations!
If you or your organization is wishing to donate food, please phone the Food Bank to make arrangements at (717)582-9978 so they can limit the volume of people on the property and exposure to the virus through social distancing. Due to the corona virus, all donations will be placed in quarantine for a period of 72 hours on one of their trucks.
To make a monetary donation, please send a check to:
Perry County Food Bank, PO Box 37, New Bloomfield PA 17068
Juniata County Food Bank
The Juniata County Food Bank is in need of donations. Needs are: canned foods (fruits, veggies, meats, soups), cereal, pre-packaged meal items, bottled drinks, snack items,and non-food items such as toilet paper, baby items, diapers (especially larger sizes), household cleaning items, and personal care items. Cash donations and gift cards to local grocery stores are also being accepted.
Cash / gift card donations can be mailed to: PO Box 44, Mifflintown PA 17059
Or items may be dropped off at: 114 North Main Street, Mifflintown
Eggs Available for pick up at the church.
The Cramers are bringing in about 4 dozen eggs each week at $2 per dozen. If you need access to the church, let Rebecca know.
Weis, Giant and Mutzabaugh Gift Cards Available
Use the form in your newsletter and mail to the church with your check. Gift cards will be mailed to you or the organization or person in need that you supply info for.
Forward Day by Day Available
Email Michele at chnatss@pa.net or leave a message at the church at 717-567-6514 if you would like a copy mailed to you.
Zoom Meetings
If you would like help to set up Zoom meetings with family or friends, please let Rebecca know.
