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O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Collect for Sixth Sunday After Epiphany, p. 216 Book of Common Prayer
Our Collect this Sunday, like many, comes from a place of humility. We acknowledge that we must rely upon God. We ask for grace or courteous good will from God. When I hear about the grace of God, I think it includes some forgiveness and mercy, too. We try to do our best and we know we may fall short. We ask God to be patient with us and generous in forgiving our faults.
We affirm we are living in ways that keep the commandments. We acknowledge that doing so requires not only the will to do so, but also our action.
Today I found a beautiful song called "Good Trouble" that addresses the brokeness that is caused by racism. https://youtu.be/lx3FodgHElc
It speaks to the need to take action to live God's commandments and the refrain gave me so much hope:
But there's a love that's still turning over tables
And a love making blinded eyes see
There's a healing that's waiting in the water
That's still making saints out of rebels
My God is still making good trouble
Love and healing and the grace of God - Good Trouble!
Love,
Rebecca+
Announcements
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
Wendy, Jim, Tammy, Tootser, Wendy, Zoey, Heather, Lyndsay, Martha, Jason, Kiera, Father Warne and Fran, Josh, Arthaniel, Caverly, Shelby, Doris, Nic, Sue, Caleb, Karen, Anna, Canon Anthony Alexander, Carol, James, Sara, Anna, and Mike.
The community level of Covid in Perry County is low.
Masks are optional for our service.
Today The Rev. Dr. Brandt Montgomery will preach and we’ll observe African American History Month.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage Supper, Tuesday, February 21, 6 – 7:30pm, Undercroft
Vestry Meeting, Tuesday, February 28, 1pm, Zoom.
Greenwood FFA’s 2023 Meals of Hope Meal Packing Event, Friday, March 3, 5 – 7pm and 7 – 9pm, Greenwood Elementary School
50,000 meals will be packed to distribute to families in Juniata and Perry Counties. If you would like to help pack meals, contact Krista Pontius at 717-589-3116 X 1209 or kpontius@greenwoodsd.org. Monetary donations are also being accepted and can be mailed to Greenwood FFA, 405 East Sunbury Street, Millerstown PA 17062.
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
In February we will collect Soup, Raman Noodles, Chef Boyardee, Tooth Paste and Tooth Brushes.
We are creating our Lenten altar of food for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank.
Bring your donations and put them up by the altar each Sunday.
Ash Wednesday and Lenten Soup Suppers
We will host the Ash Wednesday service at 7pm, February 22. Lenten Soup Suppers will be held at Incarnation United Church of Christ, 47 N. 4th St., 5:30pm on March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. There will be a light meal of soup, bread and dessert, followed by a short meditation or presentation. The theme will be the “I am” statements of Jesus from the Gospel of John.
Vision Board Workshop, Saturday, February 25, 1 – 4pm, Church of the Nativity
Take your New Year’s Resolution and put them into a Vision Board. There will be an attendee fee to help cover the cost of the materials. Feel free to bring any of your own. We will also have snacks and coffee or tea available. RSVP by February 8 to the church office – 717-567-6514.
EMM Rainbow Initiative Survey
EMM is inaugurating the Rainbow Initiative to better serve LGBTQ+ people who have fled their countries. The Rainbow Initiative will work with congregations to bring visibility and aid to LGBTQ+ forced migrants, with a focus on activities including Pride marches and services, and World Refugee Day. EMM will work to ensure that they are fully inclusive of LGBTQ+ forced migrants. Planning includes gathering information and ideas from people who have an interest in helping LGBTQ+ forced migrants. Fill out the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RST9PZR
