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This Sunday Canon Bob Schiesler leads the worship service. Canon Bob will be with us until Rebecca's return in August.
Announcements
Today we take an additional offering for our Building Fund.
The money donated helps us pay for repairs.
We welcome the Rev. Canon Robert Alan Schiesler as sabbatical pastor during Rev. Rebecca’s absence this summer through August 1.
Canon Bob holds graduate degrees in theology and ministry including the Ph.D. His ministry included serving as Dean of the cathedral in Iowa and as Rector of the pro-cathedral church in Michigan. Moving to Mechanicsburg in 2015, he became Rector of St. Luke’s Church where he served until 2019. In 2006, he was made a Canon of Honor in the Episcopal Church and in 2017, Queen Elizabeth II named him an officer of the Order of St. John.
We will undecorated the church.
If you are able to stay after the service, please do.
Vestry Meeting, Tuesday, April 26, 1pm
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
Scot, Tootser, Wendy, Jim, Marie, Cookie, Jamey, Jason, Colton, Emily, Stephanie, Charles, Lori, Wendy, Dave, Sue, Lynne, Denise, Tim, Shelby, Serena, Carol, Gary, Pete, The Rev. Dr. Marshall Jolly, Matt, Dara and the family and friends of Scott Mitchell.
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
We will be collecting one specific item each month for the Food Bank. The items for the month of May are Baby Wipes and Diapers.
Taking a Stand in Harrisburg Advocacy Day, Tuesday, April 26, 8am – 3pm
Join CeaseFirePA and the Common Agenda to Prevent Gun Violence Coalition for a lobby day in Harrisburg! Meet with legislators and demand action on gun safety reforms. We are arranging free transportation, training, and lunch. To learn more or to sign up, visit: https://secure.everyaction.com/u1PTByVLxEiWvI77d2SSBg2
Stitchers, April 28, 10am, Nativity
The group is currently working at home making winter hats for children, prayer shawls and prayer squares. The meeting is planned to be outdoors. For more information, contact the church at 717-567-6514 or Darlene Amsler at 717-979-0923.
Join us for Lunch, Thursday, April 28, 11:30am, Nativity. All are welcome.
Bring a chair and your lunch.
Perry County Literacy Council 26th Annual Race for Reading, Saturday, May 7, 5pm, Little Buffalo State Park Recreation Center.
View the Kentucky Derby while enjoying appetizers, salads, bread, soup station, and desserts by Leslie Heimbaugh. Drinks by donation. There will be a silent auction & live auction. A Pre-Race Mint Julep Party will take place at the home of Todd Saner, 2450 Little Buffalo Road at 4pm. Visit the Perry County Literacy Council’s FB page for more info.
Perry Human Services Mini Golf “Take a Swing at Drug Abuse” Fundraiser, Sat., May 21, 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 10am-1:30pm. To register call 717-582-8703 or online at www.perryhumanservices.org
Save the Date, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's Visit to our Diocese is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, 10:30am, followed by lunch, Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg
All are welcome! They are working on coach busses to provide transportation from convocations throughout the diocese.
Save the Date - June 26, 11am, worship and picnic at Landis Farm.
Bring a dish to share. There will be swimming. If you are willing to help, see Sue Beamer.
PCCA Kids Summer Art Camps, Theater, Digital Media, Art in Nature, Culinary, Dance and More for Students in Grades 1 – 8.
Visit www.perrycountyarts.org to learn more and to register.
Help fill our community food pantry!
Items that seem to be taken first include canned pasta meals, soups, and macaroni and cheese. Vegetables don't seem to get taken. Also, please don't use this as an opportunity to clear out your pantry if at all possible.
Church World Service: Become a network member by helping new refugees and immigrants, including Afghans and Ukrainians, to resettle in the greater Harrisburg area.
Teams of ten people will provide basic necessities along with helping navigate transportation, employment and health issues for people who desperately need support. Contact Durre Sharif, CWS, by calling (717) 571-3238 or at dsharif@cwsglobal.org to get more information.
