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How shall I repay the Lord *
for all the good things he has done for me? Psalm 116:10
How do we "repay" or respond to God's love and good things in our lives?
Well, living in gratitude really helps and it bolsters our own health. Some time during the day, make a gratitude list of all that you are grateful for in your life.
Yes, we have tough and challenging times and how we feel as we go through them is not to be discounted. Yet, when we can acknowledge what we are grateful for, we balance ourselves and sometimes even see new ways to see our lives in a new light. That can spur us on to loving response out of God's response to us.
That's what is truly required. We can never do enough to repay God...never. Yet, living in the knowing of God's love and care for us, makes us respond in loving and caring and Christ-like ways to others and to all of creation. The world and our lives are better for it.
Blessings as you finish your week.
Love,
Rebecca+
Announcements
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
Wendy, Jim, Tammy, Tootser, Zoey, Wendy, Heather, Lyndsay, Jason, Kiera, Josh, Arthaniel, Caverly, Shelby, Doris, Nic, Sue, Caleb, Anna, Carol, James, Sara, Anna, Mike, Georgianne, Jack, Pastor Jan Custer, Jennifer, Rose, Anthony, Sierra Nicole Karen and the family and friends of Gerrylynn Geyer.
The community level of Covid in Perry County is low. Masks are optional.
Next week, The Rev. Joe Seville presides and preaches.
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
The April items are Juice, Jelly, Coffee, Tea and Tub/Tile and Floor Cleaners.
Vestry Meeting, Tuesday, April 25, 1pm, via Zoom.
Annual Roadside Clean-up, Saturday, April 29, meet at Church of the Nativity, 9am.
Volunteers are needed to help clean up a portion of the road leading to Little Buffalo State Park. Please see John Cramer if you’d like to help.
The Anti-Racism Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey Spring Session of its 20 hours of online Anti-Racism Training via Zoom.
The training consists of five consecutive Friday evening Zoom sessions from 7pm - 9pm, self-study materials you complete in between the Friday Zoom meetings, and a follow-up session four weeks later. The training costs $100 per person. For more info and to register, go to: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-ad5f9c81bcaf47d893ce2ab638f34885
The training session begins on April 21, and continues on April 28, May 5, May 12, and May 19 with the follow-up session on June 16.
The Driving PA Forward coalition is holding a lobby day on the morning of April 25, in Harrisburg to support the passage of legislation regarding accessibility of a standard driver’s license with strict privacy and data protections for all Pennsylvanians regardless of immigration status.
Register here: bit.ly/MILPA25deAbril
To donate to this effort, go here and choose the MILPA team: https://givebutter.com/driverlicensesforallpa
Newport in Bloom, Saturday, April 29, 9am – 3pm, Downtown Newport and Billy Cox Field
Newport is in full bloom - shopping, door prizes, delicious food and supporting local businesses.
Perry Human Services Mini Golf “Take a Swing at Drug Abuse” Fundraiser, Saturday, May 6, Paradise Stream Family Campground, 693 Paradise Stream Rd., Loysville
Form a team of 2 – 5 players who raise $25 each. Start times are every ½ hour from 9:30am – 1pm. Register online at www.perryhumanservices.org or call 717-582-8703.
Prometheus Ukrainian Men’s Chorus of Philadelphia, Saturday, April 29, 7pm, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, 221 N. Front Street, Harrisburg
A free will offering will be taken at the concert with proceeds going to the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee. For more in about this group, visit www.uuarc.org
$25 admission; $5 for students. Free parking in the PHFA garage on River Street. For tickets, go to: www.muiscbytheriver.org
Newport Public Library Used Book Sale, Thursday, May 4 – Saturday, May 6, 10am – 6pm
Advocacy for Oral Health Equity Training in Perry County, May 4, 9am - 11:30am, Penn State Extension Office, 8 South Carlisle Street, New Bloomfield
Learn what is necessary to care for the community and address oral health care basics for children, adults, and seniors; the status of oral health services statewide and in Perry County; tools to be an effective self-advocate including an opportunity to engage in local outreach. Light breakfast, 8:30am; event, 9am. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocacy-for-oral-health-equity-training-tickets-537703956007
Perry County Literacy Council 27th Annual Race for Reading, Saturday, May 6, 5pm, The Barn at Little Buffalo, 9 Erly Road, Newport.
Dinner, drinks, appetizers, silent/live auctions, pre-race Mint Julep Party. Catering by Healthy You Café. Reserve your tickets in advance. See the Perry County Literacy Council FB page for more info.
