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Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Collect Proper 16, Book of Common Prayer, p. 232-233
While we each have individual power, for sure, when we gather together in the unity of our faith and our parish, we have tremendous power. Each of us has our unique view on life, our own way of seeing things and understanding God. When we join together, we have the collective power of all of that uniqueness to come up with ideas and insights we could not find on our own. And oh my, the power that is unleashed when we prayer together and pray for each other.
Think of the many ways we are powerful together.
When we do these things, we show others the power of God working in our lives.
Many blessings,
Rebecca+
Announcements
Today we will have the Blessing of the Backpacks.
Teachers and students are invited to bring their backpacks to be blessed.
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
The Rev. Joe Mitchell, Scot, Matthew, Meta, Jim, Tootser, Jacob, Stephanie, Chris, Wendy, Deb, Scott, Laura, Jai, Nelson, Sue, Taran, Zach, Julie, Charles, Jill, Karrie, Father Bill Warne, Anne, Charles, Jane, Jamey, Wendy, Daris, Julie, The Rev. Renny Martin, Canon Bob Schiesler, Jane, Margie, Anthony, Lenore, Rev. Carla Christopher, the family and friends of Betty Skinner.
Wednesday, August 25, 1pm, Vestry Meeting
On Sunday, September 5 we will worship at St. Stephen in Thompsontown.
Zoom will not be available for this service.
PCCA’s Local Treasures Auction
This year’s auction will be hybridized to include the online auction and an in-person event on Sunday, August 29 at The Winery at Hunters Valley. Online bids will be accepted through August 29.
Friends of Newport Farmer's Market, Church of the Nativity, noon - 3pm, August 29, September 26, October 31, & November 21.
Suggestions for Giving To Others (GTO) Funds.
If you have a new recommendation for GTO funding, please contact Lynne Mitchell by September 1. We are planning to give away $20,000 once again.
Social Media Habits Survey - Help Improve our Diocesan Social Media Presence
The diocesan communications office are seeking to enhance social media presence and fully serve the online audience. Take the short survey at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezvg0dDBt7NqJ8StIUz3LNGxJcOdVr_Dmu-vONHEw-blGd_g/viewform
Social Justice Webinar, Saturday, August 28, 10am - Noon
This two-hour Zoom webinar will be presented by The Rev. Kevin Barron and The Rev. Carla Christopher Wilson. The goal is to find pathways for restorative justice and spiritual practices by creating space for conversations and learning to go deeper into our struggles with dismantling racism and our struggles with the effects of intersectionality of how race, gender, and other individual characteristics intersect as multiple sources of oppression. Register at: https://diocesecpa.org/stevensonschoolforministry/events/social-justice/
Chat and Chew, Thursday, September 16, Zoom, 6:30 - 8:30pm.
The topic is "What is Critical Race Theory?" Please let Rebecca know if you would like to attend.
LEAF Savor Event, Saturday, September 18, 6pm
Join LEAF for their signature event where the region’s best chefs and farmers partner to create innovative dishes paired with masterful beverages. Get your tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/savor-2021-tickets-160983414727?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Save the Date for The Love Gala, Sunday, September 19, 2:30 - 4:30pm, St. Andrew's in the Valley, 4620 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg
Sponsored by the Bishop Nathan Baxter Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians and in support of the Dr. George H. and Mrs. Hettie S. Love "Love of Learning" Scholarship. For event information, visit: https://www.drlovescholarship.org/
Help for Haiti through Episcopal Relief and Development On Saturday, August 14, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the southwest portion of Haiti. This devastating earthquake was followed by Tropical Storm Grace on Monday night and much of Tuesday. More than 1 million people, including more than half a million children, have been impacted by the back-to-back disasters, and the death toll is close to 2000. Episcopal Relief & Development and its partners are responding immediately with direct assistance to vulnerable households in the region, as partners plan long-term recovery. Your generous gift can provide assistance to help people in the wake of these disasters. To assist in these efforts, visit episcopalrelief.org/ haiti-relief.
Help for refugees from Afghanistan through Episcopal Migration MInistries https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/afghan-allies/
