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Happy are they who observe his decrees *
and seek him with all their hearts! Psalm 119:2
This week, I've been thinking about elections and our national life. A candidate for state legislature spoke at our Rotary meeting. Rep. Mark Keller is retiring, so this is an open seat.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry also appeared in a video inviting us to "turn and pray on behalf of our nation" as part of our Lenten practice for 2020. The Presiding Bishop, along with a variety of other religious leaders, is planning to fast each Wednesday from Lent through the end of our church year - the day before Thanksgiving. Watch the video and read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/2SP5Wxt
For the Rotary meeting, I lead the group in prayer. On Tuesday, I read our prayer for elections, found on page 822 in the Book of Common Prayer
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of this community in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Let us all pray for our upcoming elections and for those running for office. May they embody the joy of following the decrees of God and seeking God with all of their hearts.
Blessings as you finish your week!
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
G.I.F.T.: Growing in Faith Together
Godly Play will be today and February 23.
Today at Parlor People, Week 5 Study of John – written by Leigh Ann Hirschman, Diocese of Indianapolis.
Next week, Bible Study of Ruth.
At Church of the Nativity
Epipha-Tea, Saturday, February 22, 2pm, home of Mary Jeanne Emerson.
Please bring something to share. Anyone who would like to carpool, please meet at the church at by 1:15.
Reading materials for observing Lent are available at the back of the church.
God be in my Head, The Sarum Prayer by Ken Wilson
A Way Other Than Our Own, Devotions for Lent by Walter Brueggemann
Winged with Longing for Better Things by Sylvia Sweeney
Upcoming Meetings
Each Sunday, 4pm, Perry County PRIDE
Join Us For Breakfast! Wednesdays at 9am.
Women will meet at Bitting’s this week. Men meet at Espresso Yourself Café.
Taize’ Tuesdays, 4:45pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
From the Diocese
The 5th Annual Feast of the Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration, Saturday, February 29, 11am, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, 221 N. Front Street, Hbg
Special guests – Choir and Rector of The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Philadelphia, Celebrant The Rt. Rev. Dr. Audrey Scanlan.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School’s Lunch and Learn, March 17, 11:30am – 1pm, 215 N. Front Street, Harrisburg. Come learn about the preschool – 8th grade school in our Episcopal Diocese. Lunch will be catered by Pastorante. Lunch and fellowship will be followed by a brief program about the school and opportunity to tour the school. RSVP to Ellen Hartman, ehartman@sseschool.org
Rooted in God: Sharing Our Stories, Saturday, May 30, Camp Mt. Luther, Mifflinburg
Everyone in the diocese is invited to a special Shaped by Faith event, Rooted in God: Sharing Our Stories. The guest speaker is Diana Butler Bass. There will be no charge for this event. Registration will be available at the beginning of February.
Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Heeding God’s Call to End Gun Violence Memorial to the Lost Service, Tuesday, February 25, 7pm, Hadee Mosque, 245 Division Street, Harrisburg
Interfaith service to memorialize those who were lost to gun violence in Harrisburg since 2009. For more info, call 717-461-3540 or email info@heedingharrisburg.org
Prayer Shawl Ministry of Newport meets Thursday, February 27, 10am – noon.
Bring your projects and also learn how to knit or crochet.
Sunday, March 1, 2pm, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Newport, former State Rep. Fred Noye will deliver a talk on the political history of the county with displays of political artifacts.
Sponsored by the Perry County Historical Society. There is no charge for admission.
Greenwood High School Theater presents Matilda, Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, 7pm and Sunday, March 8, 2pm.
For tickets, visit www.GreenwoodSD.org or call 717-589-3116, ext. 1002. Tickets are $6. Saturday Dinner Theater tickets are $10/Adult and $6/Student.
