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My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; my body also shall rest in hope. Psalm 16:9
Our Psalm this week speaks to us about the joys of our faith, especially how we can trust in God's presence.
A friend once told me that he had gotten very angry with God when a loved one had died in a car accident. A church-going man all of his life and deeply religious, he stopped going to church. It was almost like he was saying he was so angry, he wasn't going to believe any more. He described it as having lost his faith.
Then one day he realized that it was impossible to be angry at something that didn't exist. He understood that he did believe in God and was just angry and feeling differently about his faith than before.
Even being angry at God assumes a relationship with God.
During these unusual times, may our hearts be glad and our spirit rejoice. May our bodies rest in hope. May our faith and relationship with God help us.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
Sundays through May 24, 9:30am
We will hold all Sunday services via Zoom. You can connect by computer, mobile device or telephone. Here is the connection information for the Sunday, 9:30am services:
Join Sunday morning Zoom Meeting. Service begins at 9:30am and you can join by 9:00am.
Online: https://zoom.us/j/578743215
Meeting ID: 578 743 215
Call In: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 578 743 215
Wednesday Morning Devotions and coffee/tea, 9am
Join in for short devotions and conversation. Remember to bring your coffee or tea.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/119032570
Meeting ID: 119 032 570
Call In: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 119 032 570
Mail in your offering or go online
There are many ways to continue to give to the church during this time.
- Send your offering to the church at 159 S Second St., Newport, PA 17074
- Give via our PayPal site:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=tN8Gqogt_bQutVp_Kjg6ytAyRDBKMFYExCyf6DX1-2ux4349nM2Cnzp9LukFyOrm3YVaam&country.x=US&locale.x=US - The Diocese has set up online giving for each parish here: https://diocesecpa.org/stewardship/
Our parish is listed at Newport-Nativity.
The EmPOWERED and Well Virtual Faith Community is designed to support the mental, physical and spiritual health and well-being of faith communities everywhere during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The health lessons consist of 12 weekly, 30-minute EmPOWERED and Well Healthier Church Challenge lessons developed by the American Heart Association. Visit https://www.empoweredtoserve.org/en/empowered-and-well/virtual-faith-community for more information and to register.
Multi-Faith Earth Day Service, Sunday, April 19, 2pm
Washington National Cathedral and Interfaith Power & Light co-host this online service focused on our shared call to climate action. Join us in prayer and song in honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Visit https://cathedral.org/event/multi-faith-earth-day-service/ for more information.
The Environmental Stewardship Committee is planning activities during April 17-26 to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 26).
On Sunday, April 26, after our online/phone church service, the committee will host a discussion of the film The Human Element, a beautiful film. Find out more here https://thehumanelementmovie.com/. You can sign up to receive a link and password to watch the film at home for free from April 17-26 and then join the conversation on Sunday. To sign up, go to https://www.interfaithpowerandlight.org/2020/01/the-human-element/
Citizens Climate Lobby is sponsoring a talk by scientist and evangelical Christian Katherine Hayhoe on April 22. If you are interested, contact Kay Cramer for information.
IPL invites you to share your climate march sign on social media during Faith Climate Action Week April 17-26
Faith Climate Action Week's theme is "Love Made Visible: Engaging in Sacred Activism" to protect the people we love who are most impacted by climate change. Visit https://www.faithclimateactionweek.org/join-ipls-love-made-visible-climate-march-online/ to find inspiration in the faith-based messages and images from IPL leaders, to download and print a simple black and white sign with the Love Made Visible logo to decorate and steps to follow to post your creations.
Good Book Club to read the Gospel of Matthew during the season of Easter
Starting on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, and continuing through the Day of Pentecost, May 30, the Good Book Club features daily readings from the Gospel of Matthew. To see a list of readings, go to:
https://www.goodbookclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Readings_Matthew.pdf
UTO Ingathering - Use your envelope for this Sunday, or send a check with UTO in the memo line.
The CARES Act includes changes for 2020 to charitable donations. Whether you itemize or not, you will be able to deduct up to $300 in donations. Also, if you do itemize, 100% of your donations to charity will be deductible for 2020.
Join Hands Ministry in Need of Monetary Donations
In the coming weeks our Perry County families and individuals, aka, our neighbors, are going to need financial assistance. Join Hands is asking you to prayerfully donate financially. Please put in a note in the form of payment stating, “Corona Virus” relief.
By Check: Join Hands Ministry, P.O. Box 335, New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Online: https://joinhandsministry.givingfuel.com/online-giving
Facebook: Click the donate button
Perry County Food Bank
The Perry County Food Bank is once again accepting food drive and private food donations!
If you or your organization is wishing to donate food, please phone the Food Bank to make arrangements at (717)582-9978 so they can limit the volume of people on the property and exposure to the virus through social distancing. Due to the corona virus, all donations will be placed in quarantine for a period of 72 hours on one of their trucks.
To make a monetary donation, please send a check to:
Perry County Food Bank, PO Box 37, New Bloomfield PA 17068
Eggs Available for pick up at the church.
The Cramers are bringing in about 4 dozen eggs each week at $2 per dozen. If you need access to the church, let Rebecca know.
Be sure to Complete the 2020 Census
Visit https://2020census.gov/ to complete the 2020 census.
Weis, Giant and Mutzabaugh Gift Cards Available
Use the form in your newsletter and mail to the church with your check. Gift cards will be mailed to you or the organization or person in need that you supply info for.
Forward Day by Day Available
Email Michele at chnatss@pa.net or leave a message at the church at 717-567-6514 if you would like a copy mailed to you.
Zoom Meetings
If you would like help to set up Zoom meetings with family or friends, please let Rebecca know.
