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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. Amen. Collect for Proper 16, Book of Common Prayer, p. 232-233
Power has so many connotations or maybe it is the use or misuse of power that makes the word loaded with emotion. Our Collect this Sunday first of all reminds us that we who follow Jesus Christ gather together in unity by the work of the Holy Spirit. Well, we could discuss what that looks like for days.
But then it says that through this unity and work of the Holy Spirit, we will show forth God's power among all peoples. What does that even look like for us as individuals and for us as a parish?
We have an example of what happens when we work together to support young people in our communitiy through Join Hands. That's God's power working. Maybe others see you as evidencing God's power just in the way you live your life; that is, a way that loves God and loves your neighbor as yourself.
May God's power continue to show forth through us!
Love,
Rebecca+
Announcements
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
Wendy, Jim, Tammy, Zoey, Vanessa, Terry, Quentin, Shirley, Bonnie, Frank, Alex, Jorden, Deago, Darryl, Karen, Kathy, Kierra, Jeannie, Trabajara, Jason, Johnny, Sophia and Emily.
Today we take an additional offering for our Building Fund.
The money donated helps us pay for repairs.
Newport Farmer's Market, parking lot at the Church of the Nativity, Today, noon - 3pm.
Rebecca is away through Monday, August 28. Please contact Jill Hoover if you are in need of pastoral care at 717-979-0180.
Next week we worship at St. Stephen in Thompsontown.
Weekly Devotions Gatherings
We have decided to start meeting in person for some of our weekly devotions gatherings. Dates, times and places follow:
Wednesday, August 30, 11:30am, Harshbarger's, Port Royal
Wednesday, September 6, 9am, Zoom
Thursday, September 14, Noon, Clubhouse Grille, Mifflintown
Wednesday, September 20, 9am, Zoom
Wednesday, September 27, Noon, Shine, Liverpool
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
The August items are: Cake Mixes, Frosting, Paper Towels and Napkins.
The September items are: Canned Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes Flakes and Paper Plates.
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.
Suggestions for Giving To Others (GTO) Funds.
If you have a new recommendation for GTO funding, please contact Wendy Day, Darlene Amsler or Sue Beamer. We are planning to give away $20,000 once again.
Help set up and staff our table at Canal Day, Saturday, October 7.
Help is needed to get the materials, table and chairs to and from our location. Set up is 8am and take down is 3pm. Help is also needed to staff the table. Can be for an hour at a time. Let Rebecca know if you can help.
Partner with Episcopal Relief & Development to provide support to people affected by the deadly fires in Hawaiʻi.
Visit episcopalrelief.org today to make a contribution.
Join Hands Christmas Sponsorship
Are you able to sponsor a child (or children) through the Join Hands Christmas program this year? Please let Darlene, Susan or Gail know how many you will be able to help with by August 30.
Join the leadership team for Nativity.
Positions open beginning January 1, 2024 are:
Vestry - 3 positions for 3-year terms from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026. Vestry meets 10 times a year via Zoom for 1 1/2 to 2 hours at a time convenient to the members.
Delegate and Alternate to 2024 Diocesan Convention - The convention is usually held in October on Friday night through Saturday. A business meeting is held via Zoom on Thursday evening prior. There are also 2 Convocation meetings, one in June and one in the fall prior to convention. If you are interested in any of these positions, see Wendy Day or Jill Hoover who are the nominating Committee.
Join Hands is in need of volunteer receptionists to help assist answering the phone and greet clients as they enter.
Anyone interested and willing to give their time on a certain day each week and work as a team would be greatly appreciated. Visit the Join Hands website and click on the volunteer registration tab to complete the application. https://joinhands.help/donate-your-time
Save the Date - 2023 Join Hands Ministry BINGO, Saturday, October 21, The Dream at Bloomfield Stables, 2420 Cold Storage Road, New Bloomfield
Open to any interested donors who want to help support our mission. More information will be shared as the time gets closer– including: Prizes, Food, and Time!
Baked Goods Donations Needed for Join Hands BINGO Fundraiser
The baked good items would need to be delivered to Join Hands on Thursday, October 19 from 9am to 1pm OR delivered directly to the Dream Barn on Saturday, October 21 between 1pm and 3pm. If anyone is interested and intends to donate please let Rebecca or Michele know so we can pass the info along to Brooke at Join Hands. It will also be helpful to know if you plan to package items individually or if Join Hands will need supplies to separate them for individual sale.
Perry County Chamber of Commerce Limited Edition Puzzle.
The first limited edition puzzle is Clay’s Bridge located in Little Buffalo State Park, Newport. Each year they will select a different landmark in Perry County to feature. Puzzles will be available for purchase at the Chamber office at 9 W. Main Street, New Bloomfield, at upcoming local events, and via their online store for $25 each + tax. Only 500 will be available for purchase. Once they are gone, they are gone!
Plan now to attend the Love Rose Gold Gala on Sunday, September 17, 2-4pm, Manor at Mountain View, 2201 Fishing Creek Valley Rd, Harrisburg PA 17112.
Tickets are $100. Proceeds benefit the Dr. George H. and Mrs. Hettie S. Love "Love of Learning" Scholarship, a fund of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The scholarship was created by the Bishop Baxter Chapter, Union of Black Episcopalians to support people of color entering the field of education. The first scholarships were awarded in 2022. For more information see: https://www.drlovescholarship.org/news-events/ or ask Rebecca.
Stars and Stripes Cornhole Tournament Benefitting the Newport Ambulance League, Saturday, September 16, Registration at 11am, Perry County Fairgrounds
2 player teams, $50 per team. Cash prizes. Raffles, 50/50, vendors and food and drink available for purchase. Contact Lisa Wyant at 717-275-5952 or visit Stars & Stripes Cornhole of Central Pa on FB.
