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Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for Advent III, p. 212, Book of Common Prayer
Are you like me? As the days get shorter and sometimes grayer, and the nights get longer, I almost go into hibernation. I do not want to leave the house as much. I even sleep longer. It's probably a good reaction to the season. We do need those down times and rest times.
Yet, sometimes, we linger just a little too long in them. This Sunday we ask God to come to us with great might. We ask God to move us from our complacency, maybe from our routine. We can fall into a rut of sorts in our life. Now is the time to examine ourselves to see how our current lives align with Gospel of Jesus Christ. Is God asking us to move, both individually and as a community, to a different place or to different work?
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us...
Blessings,
Rebecca+
Announcements
Join Altar Guild!
As an altar guild member, you will be on a team of 2-3 people to set up the altar and clean up after the service. Your team will serve once a month, as well as once a year on the 5th Sunday. There may also be services during the week for Ash Wednesday or Holy Week or Christmas Eve. Training provided. Speak to one of the Altar Guild members or contact Michele if you would like to join.
Flowers for Christmas.
Donations for Christmas flowers will be taken through today. If you have an envelope, you can use for the donation, including marking if they are “in honor of” or “in memory of” someone. There are also envelopes at the back of the church.
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
The Rev. Joe Mitchell, Scot, Meta, Tootser, Stephanie, Wendy, Scott, Father Bill Warne, Jane, Jamey, Wendy, Canon Bob Schiesler, Rev. Carla Christopher, Shelby, Shirley, Mike, Karen, Tracy, Dan, Josh, Roger, Jim, Marie, Cookie, Stella, Matthew, Anna, Linda, Mary Jeanne, Donald, Bill, Charles, Emily, Cindy, Jamie, Bob, Mike, Mary Jane, Eli and Mason.
Help fill our community food pantry!
Items that seem to be taken first include canned pasta meals, soups, and macaroni and cheese. Vegetables don't seem to get taken. Also, please don't use this as an opportunity to clear out your pantry if at all possible.
If you would like consecrated communion elements for your home use, please let Rebecca know.
You can pick them up at the church or we can make arrangements for drop off.
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
We will be collecting one specific item each month for the Food Bank. The item for the month of December is a Birthday
Cake Package - cake mix, frosting, candles wrapped in a foil pan.
For Juniata County Food Pantry:
Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=fca5HNjQZV1obXLecwgJLccS7-f46jLRVL5vQqfYp8GZp7gPUhT6CdXi5Hr0V5uhTh3UvHa8BTono_sp
By Mail: PO Box 44 - 114 North Main St, Mifflintown PA 17059 or drop off food donations at this address on Tuesdays 9am-5pm or Saturdays 9am - noon.
Perry County Literacy Council Online Auction ends Today, PCLC Facebook Page
Auction items will include gift certificates for goods and services, artwork, crafts, gift baskets and more.
Joy To The Burg
Local musicians have united again in 2021 to create the third annual Joy to the Burg Christmas album to benefit people experiencing homelessness. Albums are on sale now at Karns or http://www.joytotheburg.com/ and proceeds will support the homelessness programs of Christian Churches United (CCU) in Harrisburg.
Driving PA Forward Coalition is collecting letters in support of legislation allowing people to use a Tax ID number to get a driver’s license.
Sample forms are in the undercroft. Return to Rebecca by today.
Afghan Resettlement Donations Needed
Donate food items for incoming refugee families including Aahubarah or Basmati Rice, Split Green Lentil, Orange Lentil, Yellow Lentil, Kidney Beans (dry or canned), Chickpeas (dry or canned), Pinto Beans and Peas (canned), Peanut Butter, Jelly or Jam, Sugar, Flour, Green Tea, Tomato Sauce or Paste, Pasta (all varieties), Potatoes (canned), Oils (Corn, Vegetable, Soybean), Salt, Black Pepper, and Cumin. New or lightly used cookware, pots, and pans, and Cleaning Kits containing (new item) dish soap, bathroom cleaner, sponges/paper towels, laundry detergent, trash bags, all packed in a large trash can or Toiletry Kits containing (new item) 4 rolls of toilet paper, shampoo, body wash or soap bars, 7 toothbrushes, 2 tubes of toothpaste, pads, shaving cream, and razors all packed in a small trash can are also needed. Place donated items in the box at the back of the church. If you have questions, please see Rebecca.
Episcopal Election Activators
Help with voter engagement for the 2022 midterm elections by participating in the Episcopal Election Activators program. Activators meet regularly to develop and implement strategies, share stories, and build a network across the country to help increase voter turnout and encourage others to take on a greater role in the elections. To learn more and apply, go https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/office-government-relations/episcopal-election-activators/?mc_cid=1a54c45514&mc_eid=30e41dc07b
The Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Network (PAIRWN) is seeking volunteers to work with immigrant and refugee students and families in Harrisburg area schools through their Family Advocacy Program.
Volunteers are needed to provide homework assistance, one-on-one interpretation for parents at school meetings and events (interpreters for Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, Nepali and French are especially needed), assist with setting up and running workshops to be provided once a month for parents, college prep, healthcare and health insurance, immigrant and refugee rights. All State clearances are required. To learn more contact Carolyn Joy Patterson at carolynj.patterson@comcast.net or to volunteer, contact Family Advocacy Program Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Kimmel at missamy531@gmail.com
