Loading...What is man that you should be mindful of him?
the son of man that you should seek him out? Psalm 8:5
I love a clear night sky with LOTS of stars in view. I love to pick out the dippers and the seven sisters. That's about all of the constellations I know.
There are so many stars and planets. You cannot even begin to count them. That God should notice us and be with us is truly astounding.
As we end 2016 and approach a new year, I pray that you will feel God's presence in your life. I pray that you may look back on the year and see all of the places God was with you not only in your being, but also through others.
Love, Rebecca+
Christmas Lessons and Carols this Sunday, January 1. Thanks to our readers Sue Beamer, Jill Brownfield, Wendy Day, Rebecca, Joanne Pinaire, Ann Roland and Jan Yocum.
Parlor people resumes January 8. Glenn Holliman will lead a discussion on stewardship.
Men’s Breakfast - each Wed., 9am, Espresso Yourself Café.
Women’s Breakfast - Wednesday, January 11 and 25, 9am, May’s Railside Grill.
Choir Practice The Choir will practice Wednesday, January 4, 11 and 25 at 10:15am.
Taize’ Tuesdays, 5:00pm. Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
We are starting our prayer list over again. If you have a name you’d like for the list, let Michele know at 567-6514 or chnatss@pa.net.
Upcoming Meetings
January 11, Vestry, 6:30pm
January 15, Racism Awareness, 1:00pm
During 2017, we will be celebrating baptism on January 8, June 4, November 5 and December 3. Let Rebecca know if you or someone you know would like to be baptized on any of these days.
All who have been baptized by water in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, are welcome to receive communion. You may receive bread only or bread and wine. You may receive the wine by common cup or by dipping your wafer into the chalice. If you would prefer to receive a blessing, please come forward and cross your arms across your chest.
African Immigrant Welcome Center roundtable discussion, Undercroft at Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, Sunday, Jan. 8 from 1-3 PM. Free parking is available in the lot beside the Cathedral. Listen to the experiences of the people who have immigrated from the continent. Native food and light refreshment will be provided.
Attending Friday prayers and discussion on Islam, Islamic Society of Greater Harrisburg, 407 N. Front St., Steelton, January 27, 1- 3pm. Please let Rebecca know if you would like to attend this service and the discussion afterwards.
Host a High School Foreign Exchange Student for 3 months. The Rotary Club of Perry County is looking for people interested in hosting a high school student from another country. The student would live with you for 3 months and then move to another family. If you are interested, let Rebecca know or email Patti McLaughlin at rotaryclubperrycountypa@gmail.com
Prayer Shawl Ministry of Newport meets January 26, 10-11:30am, Church of the Nativity. Bring your yarn projects and also learn how to knit or crochet.
Lunch and Craft at Episcopal Commons, January 11, 11am – 1pm. If you can attend or donate an item for lunch, please let Lynne Mitchell or Wendy Day know.
Catholic Charities 2017 Calendar “Our Refugee Neighbors.” Show your support of refugees and immigrants in your neighborhood with your purchase of aq calendar. The calendar features refugee families in Central PA, and all proceeds will benefit the English classes provided by Catholic Charities. Calendars are only $15 each! To place your order, simply call Sara Beck at (717) 232-0568 ext. 209 or send an email to shbeck@cchbg.org with your calendar order and contact information.Pick–up and delivery options available!
“A Journey of Discovery, 500 years since the Reformation” Friday, January 13, 6:30pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5 Barner’s Church Rd., Liverpool. The Perry Valley Grange will provide the meat, beverages and place settings for a potluck meal, followed by music, fellowship and experiencing the fascinating Reformation journey. Contact Linda Byers at 717-589-7889 with a count of attendees.
Baking needs and chocolate items available through Equal Exchange. See the cart in the parish hall. We are now a wholesaler for Equal Exchange, a company that supports small farmers who use sustainable practices for chocolate, cocoa, coffee, tea, nuts, olive oil and other baking items. A price list and basket are available to pay for the items you choose to buy. Also, be sure to write down what you’ve purchased to help us maintain our inventory. A catalogue is also available. If there’s an item you’d like us to order, please see Jane Hoover.
Pray for and be in touch with your elected government officials for 2017. In our denomination, we pray for all elected officials that they may have "wisdom and strength to know and to do God's will." (BCP, p. 820)
Build a relationship with those elected. Let them know you are praying for them. Keep in touch with them. Let them know where your prayers and time with God is giving guidance for how God can best be served through them.
To learn more about The Episcopal Church's advocacy with our federal government, join Episcopal Public Policy Network. Our efforts are guided by resolutions and actions taken at the General Conventions of The Episcopal Church. On their website, you can sign up to receive emails //advocacy.episcopalchurch.org/ You can like them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheEPPN/ or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheEPPN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
To find out who your elected officials are, this website is helpful:
