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Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Collect, 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, Book of Common Prayer, p. 215
What makes your face light up and your whole body change? I know one thing for me is when I talk about my grandchildren. Sometimes it might be something we love to eat or the memory of a fun or good experience.
This season of Epiphany is about Christ, the light of the world, shining in the world. We pray that the light of God may shine through us. We pray that our service of worship will open us up in new ways to more clearly radiate God's love.
May we shine with God's love in the same way we light up for other things in our lives.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
Next week Terry Stanton will join us after the service to talk about his time in Afghanistan.
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
Scot, Meeta, Tootser, Wendy, Jim, Marie, Cookie, Corey, Deago, Wynter, the family and friends of Emily Campbell Huggins, Jerry Leach, and Virginia Smith.
Tuesday, January 25, 1pm, Vestry Meeting
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. Speak to one of the Altar Guild members or contact Michele if you would like to join.
Join Hands is in Need of Toiletry Items.
The following is needed: Conditioner, Body Wash (not soap), Dish Soap, Band Aids, Diapers size 5 and 6, Shaving cream
Christian Churches United and the Race & Unity Action Coalition would like to invite you to the 4th Annual MLK Day Worship Service to be held on Monday, January 17, 6:00 pm.
This year the service will be held at Grace United Methodist Church in Lemoyne, and will also be streamed on Facebook and Youtube. Rev. Carla Christopher-Wilson will be the guest preacher and information will be presented on various ways we can be supportive of working towards the beloved community that MLK envisioned. In-person attendance will be limited and masks required to maintain a safe environment with appropriate distancing, so if you would like to attend in person, please pre-register at: www.ccuhbg.org/MLKservice
Livestream can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Graceumlemoyne/ or by searching GraceUMLemoyne on Youtube.
The Equal Exchange cart in the Undercroft features fresh olive oil from Palestine and an assortment of our favorite candy bars.
Also we continue to offer Equal Exchange coffees for our Sunday Coffee Hour. If you would like additional items, we can order them for you. Please contact Michele.
Financial donations will be accepted for the college boxes and cards and gift cards we send to college students. Please put College Boxes in the memo line.
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 January is Soup.
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.
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.
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.
A free virtual Red Cross Volunteer information session will be held Wednesday, January 26, 12pm. If you are interested in registering, visit:
https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=vms_public_form&form_id=10604
The Red Cross helps communities throughout 61 of Pennsylvania’s counties prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. They also host blood drives and support military communities. They are seeking disaster team action members to respond to local emergencies and provide comfort and financial assistance.
Christian Churches United is hiring!
Positions in HELP Ministries and Susquehanna Harbor Safe Haven programs, as well as a part-time Grant Management Specialist position in the administrative office are available.
Please visit www.ccuhbg.org/jobs to see the job postings, or contact Darrel Reinford, Executive Director, at 717-230-9550 or dreinford@ccuhbg.org
Donate to Episcopal Relief and Development to Help Tornado Victims
Your gift today will help us act quickly to support Episcopal dioceses in areas hit hardest, as we have extensive experience preparing for and responding to disasters. Donations can be made at: https://support.episcopalrelief.org/disasters
Afghan Resettlement Donations Needed
Donate food items for incoming refugee families including Aahubarah or Basmati Rice, Split Green, Orange or Yellow Lentil, Kidney Beans/Chickpeas (dry or canned), Canned Pinto Bean/Peas, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Jam, Sugar, Flour, Green Tea, Tomato Sauce, Pasta, Potatoes (canned), Oils (Corn, Vegetable, Soybean), Salt, Pepper & Cumin. New/lightly used pots, pans, cleaning kits or toiletry kits. Place donated items in the box at the back of the church. If you have questions, please see Rebecca.
