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My soul waits for the Lord,
more than watchmen for the morning, *
more than watchmen for the morning. Psalm 130:5
This week I have been in Pittsburgh where a friend is having surgery. Most of you know how long those waits can be when a loved one is having surgery. The medical staff give estimates for how long the surgery should take; however, so many factors are involved, so sometimes the surgery takes longer. In this, we understand the longing of watchmen for the morning.
The Psalmist in our reading for this Sunday talks about that longing and waiting for the Lord. How we wait for the Lord to intervene in our lives. How we wait to hear a word from the Lord. We know that word brings calm, even in the midst of tremendous chaos. We know when we rest in the Lord, we have patience and receive guidance.
So we wait for and long for the Lord...to hear God's word and to be comforted.
Blessings as you finish your week.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
Grow In Faith Together
G.I.F.T.
Parlor People, Godly Play and Choir Practice will resume in the fall.
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At Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Today, The Rev. John Sivley leads us in worship.
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Rebecca will be away Monday, July 2 – Monday, July 16.
For pastoral emergencies, please contact Shannon at 717-801-8899.
The church office will be closed Monday, July 16.
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Edith Jones lives in New Bloomfield and is seeking transportation to church on Sundays.
She has cerebral palsy and uses a wheel chair. Please let Rebecca know if you are available to bring her to church.
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Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, July 17, 7pm, Newport Anti-Racism League
Thursday, July 26, 2pm, Harrisburg Convocation Clergy Council Meeting
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Taize’ Tuesdays, 4:45pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
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Join Us For Breakfast!
Wednesdays at 9am. Women meet at Bitting’s; Men meet at Espresso Yourself.
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Notecards of Nativity for sale.
$2 each or 5 for $8. The photo on the 4X5½“ cards is of the pews and was taken by Irene VanBuskirk.
They are in the undercroft.
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From the Diocese
Saturday, August 11, 11am - 4pm, Acolyte Festival, St. Andrew's In the Valley, 4620 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg. Shepherd: The Rev. Susan Claytor, rev.claytor@gmail.com
All Acolytes - youth and adult - are invited to this day of worship and fun. Service with acolyte procession at 11am. Bring banners and all acolytes should vest. Lunch after the service, followed by lots of games, including bouncy house/blow-up fun and some acolyte olympics. End with worship by 4pm.
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Community Events and Opportunities for Service
It's back-to-school time for Join Hands.
We will be collecting school supplies through August 5. There is a box in the Narthex of Nativity or you can give items to Susan or Darlene. A list of needed supplies is in the July newsletter. Thank you for your continued support of needy children.
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Perry County Council on the Arts, Country Casual, August 25, 4-8pm, Hunters Valley Winery, Liverpool.
Silent and Live Auction items, Road Hawg Barbecue, live music by Colebrook Road, Meteorologist Eric Finkenbinder - Emcee and PA State Rep. Mark Keller will serve as Guest Auctioneer.
Purchase tickets at //www.perrycountyarts.org/community-events/country-casual-fundraiser/
