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The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
Every time I read these words from Psalm 27, I start singing. Hymn 58 in Lift Every Voice and Sing is from this Psalm. "The Lord is my light and my salvation," the hymn repeats three times and then the words, "whom shall I fear?" three times. Finally, "The Lord is the strength of my life, whom shall I fear?" Here is a version of this hymn to listen to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJIGERWpvqw
What a great Psalm and verse to remember when times are tough and especially when we are afraid. It reminds us that in troubled times, we can focus our energy and our thoughts on God and God's presence with us. Hopefully in the midst of strife and stress, that provides a calm center from which to ride out the storm.
It also reminds us that with God anything is possible. We can get through this. It reminds us that we do not have to do anything alone. There are others who love God and can help and support us through our toughest times.
The Lord is our light and our salvation; whom then shall we fear?
Love,
Rebecca+
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The community level of Covid in Perry County is medium. Masks are recommended for our service.
Today we take a Special Offering for the Kermit Lloyd Theological Education Fund.
Vestry Meeting, Tuesday, January 24, 1pm.
Newport Public Library Used Book Sale,Thursday, February 2 – Saturday, February 4, 10am – 6pm.
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
We will be collecting specific items each month for the Food Bank. In January food items are Pasta, Pasta Sauce, and Parmesan Cheese. The personal care items are Shampoo, Body Soap and Hand Soap.
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. Also, please don't use this as an opportunity to clear out your pantry if at all possible.
Financial donations will be accepted for the college boxes and cards and gift cards we send to college students. Please put College Boxes in the memo line.
Epipha-Tea February 11, 1-3pm at the church (Snow Date is February 18)
The women of the church will hold the Epipha-Tea in the Undercroft. Wear your best hat and bring an appetizer to share. All women and girls are invited to attend.
The Union of Black Episcopalians Feast Day of Absalom Jones, Sunday, February 12, 2 – 5pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 248 Seneca Street, Harrisburg. Visit: https://UBEBBC.org/
Order FREE native trees and shrubs for Spring
Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light (PA IPL) and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation invite you to order and plant native trees that can clean up our waterways, beautify our world, and return native plants, that are becoming more scarce, to the food chain that supports native insects, birds and all creatures. Trees and shrubs can be ordered at https://buff.ly/3ZbUpcJ
Save the Date: 'It’s All About Love: A Festival for the Jesus Movement' with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Sunday, July 9 – Wednesday, July 12, Baltimore, Maryland
Mark your calendar to join us for this churchwide festival of worship, learning, community, and action for the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement. Join in person or host a virtual satellite event in your community. Watch for more details at: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/?mc_cid=e4f9e5100c&mc_eid=9844f11357
Drive – In Movie Night, Messiah, Lutheran Church, 70 Limestone Ridge Road, Elliottsburg, Friday, February 3, 6pm Dinner, 7pm Movie
Children are invited to make their own cardboard box cars and bring them to sit in during the movie. Adults may also bring a car, or can sit in one of the pews if desired. Treats (including popcorn) will be available. Please RSVP to the church office at (717) 582-8557 by January 22.
Help Join Hands provide basic needs products to families.
Items needed are: Adult Incontinent Products, Combs, Hair brushes, Hair care products, Deodorant, Diapers and Wipes - sizes 1 to 6, Feminine Hygiene Products, Lotion, Band-Aids, Cough Drops, Mouthwash, Paper Towels, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shaving Cream, Razors, Soap, Shower Gel, Tissues, Toilet Paper Toothpaste, and Toothbrushes.
