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Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *
his mercy endures for ever.
The Psalm we read this week is known as Confitemini Domino, which is translated as give thanks to the Lord. You may enjoy this Taize chant based on this Psalm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsWgvtQ5dgs
We often sing this in our Taize services.
We continue our physical distancing efforts this week. Our Holy Week and Easter journey is so very different. Giving thanks to God for God's goodness and mercy can seem so difficult for so many. We think of the health care professionals and everyone involved with running our healthcare system. We think of all of the people who continue to go to work and support us - garbage collectors, mail carriers, warehouse workers, grocery store clerks, food providers, just to name a few.
We think of all of those who have lost their jobs and the many who may lose their businesses. We think of those who were unemployed to begin with, some without any unemployment benefits and who won't get the "stimulus checks."
Even so, God is still with us. We try our best to care for our neighbors and to care for ourselves...to help each other through this time. We ask for God's mercy if we have failed in our efforts.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
Easter and Sundays through May 24, 9:30am
We will hold all Sunday services via Zoom, including Easter. You can connect by computer, mobile device or telephone. Here is the connection information for the Sunday, 9:30am services:
Join Sunday morning Zoom Meeting. Service begins at 9:30am and you can join by 9:00am.
Online: https://zoom.us/j/578743215
Meeting ID: 578 743 215
Call In: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 578 743 215
Wednesday Morning Devotions and coffee/tea, 9am
Join in for short devotions and conversation. Remember to bring your coffee or tea.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/119032570
Meeting ID: 119 032 570
Call In: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 119 032 570
The Diocese will offer a service for Easter for any parish or individual to use.
These can be located on the diocesan website: https://diocesecpa.org/holy-week-2020/
Easter Flowers are given in memory of:
Joseph Amsler by Darlene Amsler
Harry & Margaret Yocum, Irvin & Esther Miller and Elmer & Hazel Yocum by Connie and Jan Yocum
Phil Beamer by Suzanne Beamer
The Rev. Canon William Barnwell by Rebecca Myers
Rob Myers by Rebecca Myers
All those who have died during this pandemic by the Rohms
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:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=tN8Gqogt_bQutVp_Kjg6ytAyRDBKMFYExCyf6DX1-2ux4349nM2Cnzp9LukFyOrm3YVaam&country.x=US&locale.x=US - The Diocese has set up online giving for each parish here: https://diocesecpa.org/stewardship/
Our parish is listed at Newport-Nativity.
The Environmental Stewardship Committee is planning activities during April 17-26 to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 26).
On Sunday, April 26, after our online/phone church service, the committee will host a discussion of the film The Human Element, a beautiful film. Find out more here https://thehumanelementmovie.com/. You can sign up to receive a link and password to watch the film at home for free from April 17-26 and then join the conversation on Sunday. To sign up, go to https://www.interfaithpowerandlight.org/2020/01/the-human-element/
Citizens Climate Lobby is sponsoring a talk by scientist and evangelical Christian Katherine Hayhoe on April 22. If you are interested, contact Kay Cramer for information.
IPL invites you to share your climate march sign on social media during Faith Climate Action Week April 17-26
Faith Climate Action Week's theme is "Love Made Visible: Engaging in Sacred Activism" to protect the people we love who are most impacted by climate change. Visit https://www.faithclimateactionweek.org/join-ipls-love-made-visible-climate-march-online/ to find inspiration in the faith-based messages and images from IPL leaders, to download and print a simple black and white sign with the Love Made Visible logo to decorate and steps to follow to post your creations.
Good Book Club to read the Gospel of Matthew during the season of Easter
Starting on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, and continuing through the Day of Pentecost, May 30, the Good Book Club features daily readings from the Gospel of Matthew. To see a list of readings, go to:
https://www.goodbookclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Readings_Matthew.pdf
The Good Friday offering supports the Diocese of Jerusalem.
Use your envelopes, write Good Friday in the memo line or make your donation online.
https://episcopalchurch.org/global-partnerships/good-friday-offering
UTO Ingathering - Use your envelope for this Sunday, or send a check with UTO in the memo line.
The CARES Act includes changes for 2020 to charitable donations. Whether you itemize or not, you will be able to deduct up to $300 in donations. Also, if you do itemize, 100% of your donations to charity will be deductible for 2020.
Join Hands Ministry in Need of Monetary Donations
In the coming weeks our Perry County families and individuals, aka, our neighbors, are going to need financial assistance. Join Hands is asking you to prayerfully donate financially. Please put in a note in the form of payment stating, “Corona Virus” relief.
By Check: Join Hands Ministry, P.O. Box 335, New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Online: https://joinhandsministry.givingfuel.com/online-giving
Facebook: Click the donate button
Perry County Food Bank
The Perry County Food Bank is once again accepting food drive and private food donations!
If you or your organization is wishing to donate food, please phone the Food Bank to make arrangements at (717)582-9978 so they can limit the volume of people on the property and exposure to the virus through social distancing. Due to the corona virus, all donations will be placed in quarantine for a period of 72 hours on one of their trucks.
To make a monetary donation, please send a check to:
Perry County Food Bank, PO Box 37, New Bloomfield PA 17068
Eggs Available for pick up at the church.
The Cramers are bringing in about 4 dozen eggs each week at $2 per dozen. If you need access to the church, let Rebecca know.
Be sure to Complete the 2020 Census
Visit https://2020census.gov/ to complete the 2020 census.
Weis, Giant and Mutzabaugh Gift Cards Available
Use the form in your newsletter and mail to the church with your check. Gift cards will be mailed to you or the organization or person in need that you supply info for.
Forward Day by Day Available
Email Michele at chnatss@pa.net or leave a message at the church at 717-567-6514 if you would like a copy mailed to you.
Zoom Meetings
If you would like help to set up Zoom meetings with family or friends, please let Rebecca know.
