Loading...
May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble, *
the Name of the God of Jacob defend you;
Send you help from his holy place *
and strengthen you out of Zion;
Psalm 20: 1-2
This Sunday, we read a beautiful blessing and prayer for each other. It is difficult for us to fully understand the troubles that come upon us. We know they will. Sometimes we can clearly see that our own decisions have brought troubles upon us. However, many times we are not responsible for the troubles that afflict us. We do question God when this happens.
The first two verses of this Psalm are a way we can pray for others that God will answer them during troubles and that God will send strength to them during troubles. We pray they and we can feel God's presence with us during those difficult times.
Many blessings to you during this week and next.
Love, Rebecca+
I will be on vacation from June 16-23 and Michele will be out of the office next week, so this email has 2 weeks of information in it.
Announcements for June 17
Grow In Faith Together
Parlor People, Godly Play and Choir Practice will resume in the fall.
֎֎֎֎֎֎
At Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Today, The Rev. John Sivley preaches.
֎֎֎֎֎֎
Rebecca will be on vacation June 17 – 23.
For pastoral emergencies, please contact Shannon at 717-801-8899.
֎֎֎֎֎֎
Michele will be on vacation June 18 – 22.
The church office will be closed this week.
֎֎֎֎֎֎
Upcoming Meetings
Thursday, June 28, 2pm, Harrisburg Convocation Clergy Council Meeting
֎֎֎֎֎֎
On July 1, service will be held at St. Stephen’s, Thompsontown.
֎֎֎֎֎֎
Taize’ Tuesdays, 4:45pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
֎֎֎֎֎֎
Join Us For Breakfast!
Wednesdays at 9am. Women meet at Bitting’s; Men meet at Espresso Yourself.
֎֎֎֎֎֎
Church Picnic, June 24, 11am, Landis Farm. Quiet Eucharist at Nativity at 9:30am.
Please bring a dish to share.
֎֎֎֎֎֎
Volunteers and Donations needed for St. Barnabas Program. *Note date change.
Nativity will once again be providing breakfast and lunch for 100 children and staff at the St. Barnabas program, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Harrisburg, on Tuesday, July 3. We will also provide snacks for the entire week. Donations of food and snacks are needed, either items or money to purchase the food. Please see Wendy Day if you can help out.
֎֎֎֎֎֎
Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Join Hands Important Dates:
Monday, June 18th – Grand Opening,10 - 12.
In need of volunteers for:
-Receptionist on Mon., Tues. and Thurs. based on volunteer availability
-Someone/Team to do cleaning of the offices
֎֎֎֎֎֎
From the Diocese
Sunday, June 24, 3-5pm, Heeding God's Call to End Gun Violence March
Shepherd: The Rev. Canon Kate Harrigan, kglharrigan@gmail.com
Meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 248 Seneca St., Harrisburg.
There will be a march to a Synagogue and possibly other sites.
֎֎֎֎֎֎
Sunday, June 24, 6-8pm, Social Gathering for People who are LGBT and their allies,
Home of Jim Robertson and Dean Ennis, 117 Bluebell Dr. Mechanicsburg.
(717)-216-8905.
Shepherd: Jim Robertson, jasbrob@aol.com
All are welcome for this time of fellowship. Bring a dish/dessert or drink to share.
֎֎֎֎֎֎
Additional Announcements for June 24
At Church of the Nativity
Today is the Church Picnic at the Landis Farm.
֎֎֎֎֎֎
Today we take an additional offering for our Building Fund.
The money donated helps us pay down our mortgage and pay for major repairs.
֎֎֎֎֎֎
