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O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Collect for Proper 5, Book of Common Prayer, p. 229
What a wonderful prayer! We acknowledge that all good proceeds from God. We affirm that God's inspiration allows us to think what is right. We pray that God will mercifully guide us to do what is right.
The prayer reminds us that we must test our thoughts, possibly holding them lightly. Is it right what we are thinking? We need to ask. Reaching out to others and sharing our thoughts can help. Measuring our thoughts against how they help us love God, love our neighbors and love ourselves can be helpful. And of course, praying for inspiration helps.
Once we are sure of right thoughts, then we ask for guidance in taking action. We think and then we do what is right.
Blessings!
Rebecca+
P.S. This is my last Sunday with you until August 22. I am especially looking forward to going to Sea Isle City with my son and his family at the end of June. I have been thinking about some other travels to visit friends, but nothing planned just yet. I pray you have a great summer.
Announcements
Today we take an additional offering for Caring for Nativity’s Neighbors Heating and Health. Donations are sent to Join Hands, so people in our community have support for their needs.
Next week we observe LGBT Month.
Miguel Gonzales will also preach.
Please include the following in your daily prayers. The Rev. Joe Mitchell, Scot, Randy, Matthew, Meta, Jim, Tootser, Jacob, Stephanie, Chris, Wendy, Deb, Scott, Laura, Jai, Nelson, Sue, Taran, Zach, Julie, Charles, Jill, Karrie, Debbi, Father Bill Warne, Anne, Charles, Jane, Jamey, Drew, Daris, June, Julie, The Rev. Renny Martin, and the friends and family of Valda Oakes.
Pastoral Care while Rebecca is Gone
If you need pastoral care from June 7 through August 17, please call Senior Warden, Jill Hoover at 717-979-0180. Sue Beamer and Miguel Gonzales will be available for this care. If a priest is needed, Canon Schiesler is available.
Drop Off Box on Front Porch
Kevin Hortens has made a locked drop box for the front porch. Items such as invoices, pledge envelopes, etc. can be placed in this box instead of the mailbox.
Monday, June 28, Noon lunch at Little Buffalo State Park. Bring a chair and your lunch and meet at the boat launch. If it rains, gather in the Undercroft at church.
Friends of Newport Farmer's Market, Church of the Nativity, noon - 3pm, June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26, October 31, & November 21.
The Poor People’s Campaign for a virtual Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington to take place online Monday, June 21, 2021. Go to: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/event /national-poor-peoples-low-wage-workersassembly/ Plans are being made for an in-person March on Washington June 2022.
PCCA’s Local Treasures Auction
This year’s auction will be hybridized to include the online auction and an in-person event on Sunday, August 29 at The Winery at Hunters Valley. Online bids will be accepted August 15 – 29. Donations of items to auction are also being accepted until June 15. Contact Jasmine Colbert at jasmine@perrycountyarts.org or 717-567-3120.
West Shore Symphony Orchestra, Our Interconnected World, Friday, June 18, 6pm, South Middleton Park, Boiling Springs, PA and Saturday, June 19, 7pm, Paxton Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg PA (rain date 6/20, 4:00pm) Visit https://www.westshoresymphony.org/ for more information.
Racial Justice Audit of Episcopal Leadership
The report outlines the racial makeup of our church leadership and their experiences of race & racism & details the nine dominant patterns of systemic racism that were identified during interviews with church leaders. To learn more, or register, visit:
https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/ racial-reconciliation/racial-justice-audit/
Tuesday, June 29 at 6pm: where do we go from here, or how to transform this important work into action in our communities:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEudeCrqj MqE9dqHRcAyca8tJ0eflsK
Join Hands Back 2 School Donations are Now Being Accepted
Items needed are good quality backpacks, lunch boxes, calculators, ear buds, lanyards, pencil sharpeners, rulers and financial donations for shoes. All other needs have been met. Please bring items to the Join Hands office ASAP.
Episcopal Migration Ministries offers virtual Prayer Vigil for World Refugee Day, Sunday June 20, 7 – 8pm
Offering solidarity and support for refugees worldwide. All are welcome to join this gathering in recognition of those forced to leave their homes and seek new beginnings elsewhere. For more info visit: http://iam.ec/pa2021EMMWRDVirtualPrayerVigil
