Loading...You will show me the path of life; *
in your presence there is fullness of joy,
and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11
I've been getting rid of lots of stuff lately. For many of us, the rummage sale encouraged us to go through our things. So many little things trigger memories of my life.
This morning I was looking at some jewelry, mostly necklaces and earrings. I haven't worn most of these things for years and yet... there was the necklace and earrings I bought one year when I visited my parents in Hiltonhead, where they spent a month that winter. There was the beaded necklace bought to commemorate a beaver research trip I took over 25 years ago.
These pieces of jewelry were reminding me of my path of life so far. I do feel like I've had an amazing life and while I'd sure like to be here on earth for some more years, I marvel at the path of life God has led me on.
Last Sunday as we worshipped, news had just begun about the Pulse nightclub killings. So many of those murdered were in their 20s and 30s. Many had struggled with the fact that their path of life, which I would say was shown to them by God, was one condemned by much of society, especially religious groups. In many ways, that Club was a church for them... a sacred space where they were free to be themselves.
Please pray for all those who died and all those who were injured and all those who were witnesses to this horrific tragedy. Please pray for all who follow their God-given path in life and face persecution in doing so.
Blessings as you finish your week!
Love, Rebecca+
This Sunday we welcome Bill Day as Officiant and Preacher at Morning Prayer. Rebecca is on vacation.
Sunday, June 26 is our church picnic at the Landis Farm, 11:00am Eucharist followed by pot luck lunch. Bring a dish to share. Quiet Eucharist at Nativity at 9:30am.
All are invited to join us for Coffee Hour after the service in the undercroft.
Rebecca is on vacation June 18-25. For pastoral care
emergencies, please contact The Rev. Carenda Baker
at 717-343-5238.
Snacks Needed, St. Barnabas Program, June 27-July 1. We'll be providing breakfast, lunch and snacks for approximately 100 children each day during the week. Please let Wendy Day know if you can provide snacks. Bring them to church this Sunday or to the picnic on the following Sunday.
Brownies Needed. Ann and Tony Roland are in need of brownies for their feeding ministry. They feed lots of children during the summer. Boxes of brownies are available in the undercroft. Baked brownies can be returned to the church in the bag provided, uncut. They can be put in the freezer.
July 3 services will be held at St. Stephen.
July 10 services, 10am, Joint Worship with St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 320 Market St., Newport.
July 17 service will include a special commissioning of Bill Rohm for the Lay Ministry of Verger.
Racism Awareness Group, Wednesday, June 29, 7-8:30pm at Nativity. A new group is forming for those interested in becoming more aware of and addressing racism and its manifestations
personally and in our community. All are welcome!
Harrisburg Convocation welcomes Bishop Scanlan,
Sunday, July 24, 10:15am, St. Stephen’s Cathedral
A Convocation Choir is being formed to sing for the Eucharist. If
you wish to sing, meet in the catherdral choir room at 9:15am to
learn an anthem for the day. Each church is asked to bring a
parish banner to be used in a festive entrance. Choristers
should bring a robe (choir robes will be available at the cathedral
if you are unable to bring one).
Lunch with Bishop Scanlan, Saturday, July 23, Noon, Espresso Yourself Café. If you’d like to join the Bishop for lunch as part of her tour of the Harrisburg Convocation, please let Rebecca know. We’ll be ordering off the menu. Look for additional information on activities scheduled for Friday and Saturday.
Men’s Breakfast - each Wed., 9am, Espresso Yourself Café.
Women’s Breakfast – June 22, 9am, May’s Railside.
The choir practices Wed. mornings after Women’s Breakfast.
Next practice is June 22.
