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Know that the Lord does wonders for the faithful; *
when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me. Psalm 4:3
Maybe it's getting older that makes me look back and review my life. I am sometimes amazed at all that I have experienced. Some things have been very hard, like being a single parent or getting divorced. Even the first time I lived by myself was a little frightening.
During those times, having faith that I could call upon God and that God would hear me was a blessing of faith. Sometimes the answers came in the form of other people who reached out, listened to me, gave a word of encouragement and sometimes even groceries and a meal.
There have been other things I never dreamed of experiencing, like visiting Hungary or Hong Kong for work or living in Kansas and Kentucky. Even becoming an Episcopal priest has been a surprise.
I truly live in wonder and awe of all of the people who have touched my life and cared for me. I live in wonder and awe of all of the places and events I have seen.
Can you see the wonders God has done for you? Do you live in faith that you can call upon God and God will hear you?
Blessings as you finish your week!
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
Grow In Faith Together (G.I.F.T)
Parlor People, Sundays, 11am – noon.
Today, Bill Rohm leads on The Historical Jesus - Sources and Problems.
Next week, the Environmental Committee will present during Coffee Hour.
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Godly Play is today and April 22.
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At Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Today, Bill Day preaches. Next Sunday, Kay Cramer will preach.
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We will celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 22. Kay Cramer will preach using a slide show.
At coffee hour the vestry and the environmental stewardship committee will kick off a campaign to reduce our congregation's carbon footprint by 10% this year. There will be stories, information and tips for using the calculator that will help us all tread more lightly on God's beautiful Earth.
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Taize’ Tuesdays, 5:00pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
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The choir practices Wednesdays at 10:15am.
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Join Us For Breakfast!
Men's breakfast - every Wednesday, 9am, Espresso Yourself Cafe.
Women's breakfast – every Wednesday, 9am, Bitting’s
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If you’d like a lily, please take one!
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Upcoming Meetings
Monday, April 23 and Monday, May 7, 7pm, Newport Anti-Racism League
Wednesday, May 9, 6:30, Vestry
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From the Diocese
Harrisburg Convocation Event, Building Relationships, Saturday, May 5, 9am – noon, St. Luke’s, Mechanicsburg.
See Rebecca if you’d like to attend.
Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Pauline M. Whitekettle Scholarship Fund, deadline June 1.
Open to residents of Newport. A flyer is posted in the undercroft. For full eligibility guidelines and to apply, visit: www.tfec.org/whitekettle
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Roadside Clean Up Little Buffalo Area, Saturday, April 21, meet in the church parking lot, 9am.
If you would like to help with clean up, please see John Cramer.
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The Newport Elementary school is having their aluminum can drive on April 28 from 8am-noon at the elementary school parking lot.
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Perry County Job Fair and Community Resource Event, Thursday, May 10, 10am – 3pm, Newport Assembly of God Family Life Center.
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Ryan and Friends, Comedian and Ventriloquist, Saturday, April 28, Newport High School.
Come out for a fun evening sponsored by the Newport Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary to benefit the Perry County Food Bank. Tickets are $15 per adult, $10 ages 6-12 and children 5 and under are free. Doors open at 6pm and show begins at 7pm.
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Take a Swing at Drug Abuse, Perry Human Services Miniature Golf Tournament, Saturday, May 5, Reserve a time from 11am – 1:30pm, Paradise Stream Family Campground, Loysville.
Form a team of 2 – 5 people with each participant raising a minimum of $25. Golfers receive a free t-shirt and 1 game of miniature golf. Registration info is posted in the undercroft or visit www.perryhumanservices.org
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Perry County Literacy Council’s 24th Annual Race for Reading, Saturday, May 5, 5pm, Little Buffalo State Park Recreation Hall. Pre-Race Mint Julep Party, 4pm at the home of Todd Saner in honor of Susan Connell. Dinner Tickets are $35 and Mint Julep Tickets are $50.
There will be a silent auction and live auction at the dinner. Sponsorships and donations for auctions also needed. If you’d like to sit with other parish members attending or would like more info, please Rebecca.
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Newport Public Library 10th Annual Golf Outing, Thursday, May 17, 8am Shotgun Start, Rich Valley Gold Course, Mechanicsburg.
Cost is $70 per player and includes green fees, cart and post-outing dinner. Forms available online at www.PeCoInfo.org or at the library. Deadline to register is May 11.
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Historical Society of Perry County, 95th Anniversary Dinner, Friday, May 11, 6pm, Newport Fire Hall.
Dinner, awards, special exhibit of Newport's 19th century architecture and auction. Cost is $15 for non-members and $10 for members. Reservations required by April 25. Registration forms are in the Undercroft or see Rebecca for more information.
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Sonshine Ministries Spring Banquet, Tuesday, April 24, 6pm, Mechanicsburg Church of the Brethren, 301 Gale Street, Mechanicsburg.
Nativity is sponsoring a table and has 7 seats available. Please let Rebecca know if you would like to go. Guest speaker will be ’Graduate’ Jacob.
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Join Hands is Moving!
Join Hands Ministry closed on the purchase of the former Perry Printing Building in New Bloomfield. The address is 51 South Church Street. They have a plan to pay off the mortgage within 1 year. You can help meet that goal by giving online at www.joinhands.help or send donations designated for “Dynamite the Debt” to P.O. Box 335, New Bloomfield, PA 17068.
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