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Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God
and worship him upon his holy hill; *
for the Lord our God is the Holy One. Psalm 99:9
This Sunday we observe the transfiguration. It is the time Christ took Peter, James and John up the mountain to pray. They see Jesus' appearance change. His face is different and he is in dazzling white clothes. He is also talking with two great leaders who have died - Moses and Elijah. The experience was both amazing and frightening to Peter, James and John. They weren't quite sure what to do with it. It showed them a new dimension to Jesus.
We, too, are transformed or changed when we follow Jesus Christ. The Psalmist encourages us to proclaim the greatness of God who changes us. We are encouraged to worship God and to acknowledge God as the Holy One.
How do you proclaim the greatness of God? How are you changed?
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, Kierra, Jeannie, Trabajara and Peg.
Today we worship at St. Stephen.
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.
Vestry Meeting, August 8, 1pm.
We’ll have the Blessing of the Backpacks, August 13.
Teachers and students are invited to bring their backpacks to be blessed.
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 9, 9am, Zoom
Friday, August 18, 8:30am, Farmer's Daughters, New Bloomfield
Wednesday, August 23, 9am, Zoom
Wednesday, August 30, 11:30am, Harshbarger's, Port Royal
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
The August items are: Cake Mixes, Frosting, Paper Towels and Napkins.
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.
We will be celebrating baptism on November 5.
Let Rebecca know if you or someone you know would like to be baptized on this day.
If you would like to help Tiff and Nic obtain a vehicle, preferably a pickup truck to haul their camper, please let Rebecca know.
PA state tax deductible donations are possible through UGift. Rebecca can give you the code.
PCCA Annual Fundraiser, Winery at Hunters Valley, Sunday, August 27, 12 – 3pm, $55 per person.
Inspired by Pittsburgh artist Andy Warhol, fun with food, drinks, music and art! Reserve by August 18 at https://checkout.square.site/buy/DLAHNP5IC2B4ENVP4GBWCE5E
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!
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!
Christian Churches United is hiring!
CCU has two part-time positions at HELP Ministries Office and Susquehanna Harbor Safe Haven facility - Help Ministries Receptionist and a Safe Haven Supportive Service Assistant. Please visit our job postings on Indeed.com or send a cover letter and resume to jobs@ccuhbg.org
3 Fall 2023 SSFM Continuing Education Classes offered and highlighted below.
Courses are offered via Zoom with online resource support and conversation. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-episcopal-diocese-of-central-pa-18719292176
Becoming Beloved Community 2, Tuesdays, 7-8:00pm, August 22-October 24, The Rev. Kevin Barron and Dr. Marion Schwartz, instructors
Becoming Beloved Community 2 builds upon the learning about systemic racism from the Becoming Beloved Community 1 course. Theological reflection will be the primary means through which we explore how to live into our identities as antiracists. We will take a deep dive into our formation as disciples and how that influences our fight to eliminate systemic racism.
Ending Well, Tuesdays, 2:30 - 3:30pm, October 17 - November 14, The Rev. Dr. Adam Trambley, instructor
How can we prepare for our death? This five-session workshop provides you with an opportunity to give a gift to those who will be taking care of your affairs, fulfilling responsibilities that must be discharged when you die. The workshops will cover some of the nuts & bolts such as required documents, your digital estate, wishes for your funeral or celebration of life, & creating a findable file containing everything needed to settle your affairs and distribute your belongings.
The Whole of Creation Groans: Preaching Good News in the Age of Climate Change, Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm, September 6-October 11, Dr. Joshua Davis, instructor
Taking its title from Romans 8:22, this class will explore the biblical, theological, & moral bases for Christian solidarity with the various movements for a sustainable future. Using novels & films, alongside scientific & theological writings, we will discuss the different social & natural systems that are accelerating climate change & what kinds of possibilities exist for creating new practices and righteous values that reflect God’s saving purpose for the whole of creation.
