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The Lord shall watch over your going out and your coming in, *
from this time forth for evermore. Psalm 121:8
On Monday, there was an open house at the Newport Fire Company. One of the activities was dedicating the new tanker truck. As Chaplain, I was responsible for the dedication service. I found one online that I really liked. It included prayers for the firefighters, as well as thanksgiving for the new piece of equipment that would help people going through a time of crisis.
The dedication service included three elements: scripture, oil and water. With the oil blessed by our Bishop, I said a prayer and traced the maltese cross on the door of the tanker. With the water, I blessed the tanker, as well as the firefighters. The scripture chosen was the Psalm we read this week, Psalm 121. It is a Psalm of protection. It is a reminder that God watches over us and is with us.
Remember these firefighters in your prayers. I also pray that you feel God's presence with you, watching your going out and your coming in.
Love,
Rebecca+
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Wendy, Jim, Marie, Tammy, Tootser, Wendy, Zoey, Heather, the Hernandez family and Kierra.
Today the Program and Mission Committee meets to fill giftbags for the residents of the Commons and Gardens.
Church Fellowship Lunch, Thurs., Oct. 20, 11:30am at Haldeman Park, Thompsontown.
Outdoor Clean-up Day at Nativity, Saturday, October 22, 9am – Noon.
Vestry Meeting, Tuesday, October 25, 1pm
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
We will be collecting one specific item each month for the Food Bank. The October items are spaghetti noodles, wide egg noodles and lasagna noodles.
Join Hands Christmas Project for Children Sign-up
Please let Darlene Amsler, Gail Shull or Michele know how many children you would like to buy gifts for as part of the Join Hands Christmas project. We would like to support 50 children this year.
The Episcopal Church Wants Your Ideas to help with choosing the next Presiding Bishop in 2024
The survey—which takes about 15 minutes to complete—asks respondents to define the most important issues facing The Episcopal Church and the world in the next 10 years, as well as the foremost gifts or skills the next presiding bishop will need to lead the church. Participants are also asked to rank in importance areas of experience for the presiding bishop to have.
The survey includes an open section for additional feedback and ends with optional questions requesting information on age, race, gender, role in the church, and years as an Episcopalian.
Access the online survey here: https://dfms.formstack.com/forms/jncepb_survey
Historical Society of Perry County Tour, Sunday, October 23.
Join in a fully narrated journey aboard a motor coach. We will bring to life the birthplace of two brothers that served as governors of two states during the same election year, the home site of one of George Washington’s most trusted officers, a visit to Green Park School, the oldest Presbyterian congregation west of the Susquehanna, the only surviving structure of the Newport & Sherman’s Valley Railroad, where the true hero of the American Revolution was from, Shoaff’s Mill, the oldest and most unique courthouse in Pennsylvania, and so much more. Bring your own lunch. $25 for members and $30 for non-members. To reserve your seat call (717) 636-1185.
Friends of Newport Farmer's Market, parking lot at the Church of the Nativity, noon - 3pm, October 30.
Christian Churches United “United in Love” Banquet, Thursday, November 3, 5:30pm, Wesley Center of Camp Hill United Methodist Church, 417 S. 22nd Street, Camp Hill.
Special guest speaker Dr. Harold Dean Trulear, National Director of the Healing Communities USA Prison and Prisoner Reentry Ministry. Attend in person or via broadcast. For more info, visit: www.UnitedInLoveBanquet.org
Episcopal Relief & Development is mobilizing with partners to provide assistance to those affected by Hurricane Fiona and Ian.
Your donation to the Hurricane Relief Fund will support those affected. Visit episcopalrelief.org for more information.
