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I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3
In this section of Ephesians we read this week, Paul provides us with guidance about how to live our best life. He emphasizes that God calls us to a worthy life. God calls us to a meaningful life. Each and every one of us has a purpose that is important and necessary.
Paul then describes the attributes we need to have in living into our calling. We need to be humble and gentle. We need patience and the ability to walk with one another in love. Most importantly, we need to maintain unity with each and bond together in peace.
Each of us has an individual part we live, and a part we live in community. The community of Nativity and St. Stephen needs us in the gifts we bring from our calling by God and in the gifts we bring in living together.
Please know how important you are to our life together!
Blessings as you finish your week!
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
G.I.F.T.
Grow In Faith Together
Parlor People and Godly Play will resume September 9.
Choir Practice will be announced at a later date.
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At Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Today The Rev. John Sivley preaches at St. Stephen’s.
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Today is Episcopal Home Sunday.
Learn how you can help the residents of the Episcopal Home. Please fill out a postcard of thoughts, prayers or message for residents of The Episcopal Home and place in the collection plate.
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Today we take an additional offering for Caring for Nativity’s Neighbors Heating and Health.
Donations are sent to Join Hands, so people in our community have support for their needs.
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Rebecca will be away Monday, July 30 – Friday, August 10.
For pastoral emergencies, please contact Shannon at 717-801-8899.
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Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday, August 8, 6:30pm, Vestry
Tuesday, August 21, Newport Anti-Racism League. Going to see the movie BlacKkKlansman.
Contact Rebecca for more details.
Thursday, August 23, 2pm, Parlor People Planning Meeting
Sunday, August 26, 11am, Worship Committee
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Blessing of the backpacks, August 19.
Teachers and students are invited to bring their backpacks to be blessed.
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Taize’ Tuesdays, 4:45pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
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Join Us For Breakfast!
Wednesdays at 9am. Women meet at Bitting’s; Men meet at Espresso Yourself.
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From the Diocese
Human Trafficking Hands-on Event, Saturday, August 25, 10am – 2pm, St. Andrew's in the Valley, 4620 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg.
Help place labels on bars of soap which will be delivered to local hotels and truck stops at the second Human Trafficking Awareness Day on October 13. Bring a brown bag lunch, beverages and dessert will be provided. Please RSVP to Cathy Rippeon at cathyww93@aol.com.
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Episcopal Church Women Fall Retreat, Friday, Sept. 14 – Sunday, Sept. 16, Claggett Center, 3035 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown, Maryland.
“Discovering and Manifesting God in Ourselves” presented by The Rev. Barbara Hutchinson. Registration deadline is Friday, August 17. To register online visit: //www.cvent.com/d/dgqcwd/4W
A brochure is posted in the undercroft.
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Community Events and Opportunities for Service
It's back-to-school time for Join Hands.
We are collecting school supplies through today. There is a box in the Narthex of Nativity or you can give items to Susan or Darlene. Lunchboxes and Ear Buds are very much needed. A list of needed supplies is in the July newsletter. Thank you for your continued support of needy children.
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Donate your surplus home-grown produce to the Perry County Food Bank.
You can bring items to the church and place in the refrigerator for delivery or contact Kay, falconrider1@ymail.com
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Riverfront Gallery Call for Artists
The Riverfront Gallery at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral is calling for two-dimensional, framed works by regional artists. Works will be displayed in a three-month show pairing two artists. A 20% consignment fee benefits local community programs. Sign up at www.STSTEP.ORG/RIVERFRONT-GALLERY
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