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The Lord God has given me
the tongue of a teacher,
that I may know how to sustain
the weary with a word. Isaiah 50:4
This Sunday we hear the words from Isaiah about the work of God in our lives. God has given us gifts and they help us during this time.
Many are weary and tired of the conditions under which we must live at this time. I know I'm missing time with my family members and can't wait until we can share a meal together. I am very grateful for the technology that allows us to keep in touch and it's just not the same as being together in person.
Even while isolated from each other in our home, there is much we can do to "sustain the weary with a word." I recently received a phone call from a seminary classmate. She was reaching out to people she hadn't spoken to in awhile. I really enjoyed catching up with her. I've heard this is happening all over, where people are calling on or connecting with each other.
May your love of God and joy in following Jesus Christ provide you with the wisdom to sustain the weary with a word.
Love,
Rebecca+
Service Booklets in the Mail and Online
By Saturday, you will hopefully have received a booklet with services for Sundays through May 24, and Tuesday in Holy Week. You can also find the booklet here: /digital_faith/documents/3275523
Sunday services through May 24
All services are Morning Prayer. You can participate online with or without video or just call in on your telephone. The online link and telephone number is the same each week.
Join online: https://zoom.us/j/578743215
Join by telephone: 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 578 743 215
Tuesday in Holy Week
Our service of scripture readings and candlelight will be held online or by phone on Tuesday, April 7, 7pm.
Join online https://zoom.us/j/918431468
Join by telephone: 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 918 431 468
Holy Week Services from the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania
You will find online services for each day in Holy Week. There is also a Maundy Thursday home meal liturgy and other materials.
https://diocesecpa.org/holy-week-2020/
Wednesday Morning Devotions and Coffee Time, 9am
Join us online or by phone each Wednesday morning at 9am. There's plenty of time for catching up and checking in. We also say the Morning Devotions from Page 137 in the Book of Common Prayer. There is the option for breakout rooms, too, if we wanted to have smaller groups meeting.
Join Online: https://zoom.us/j/119032570
Join by telephone: 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 119 032 570
Message from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry regarding liturgy, Eucharist and worship during this time of radical distancing. https://mailchi.mp/episcopalchurch/presiding-bishop-michael-currys-word-to-the-church-on-our-theology-of-worshipla-palabra-del-obispo-presidente-michael-curry-a-la-iglesia-sobre?e=30e41dc07b
Forward Day By Day Booklets for May-July
We haven't received these yet, but if you would like one mailed to you,please email chnatss@pa.net and ask Michele to mail one to you.
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. Go to our webpage and click on the green "Give Online" button on the upper right hand of the home page. https://nativityandststephen.diocpa.org/
- The Diocese has set up online giving for each parish here: https://diocesecpa.org/stewardship/
Our parish is listed as Newport-Nativity.
The Cramers have some eggs available
If you would like eggs from the Cramers' hens, please let Rebecca know at nativityrector87@gmail.com or 717-433-1556, so we can arrange pickup.
