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Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you.... Isaiah 43:4
This Sunday we hear one of my favorite passages of scripture. I call it God's valentine. A few years ago, I handed this verse out on bookmarks for Valentine's Day. In this passage are listed the many things God will do for us. We are reminded that God created us in the first place. We are reminded that God will always be with us,no matter what comes. We are reminded that God will ransom us if we are kidnapped.
This Sunday we renew our baptismal vows and recommit to our baptismal covenant. Our vows and promises come in response to God's love for us. They are not easy to keep and yet, the ways we live our lives represent our best attempt to show forth the love of God.
May you know how wonderful and precious you are to God. May you know how honored you are. May you know how loved you are. Then may you give your wonderful, honored and loved self to the world.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
Today we will renew our Baptismal Vows.
We will also be celebrating baptism on April 17, June 5 and November 6. Let Rebecca know if you or someone you know would like to be baptized on any of these days.
Today, Terry Stanton will join us after the service to talk about his time in Afghanistan.
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
The Rev. Joe Mitchell, Scot, Meta, Tootser, Stephanie, Wendy, Scott, Father Bill Warne, Jane, Jamey, Wendy, Canon Bob Schiesler, Shelby, Shirley, Mike, Karen, Tracy, Dan, Josh, Roger, Jim, Marie, Cookie, Stella, Matthew, Anna, Linda, Mary Jeanne, Donald, Charles, Emily, Cindy, Jamie, Eli, Mason, Ada, Laura, Emersyn, Barry, Devin, Wayne and Nelson.
We are starting our prayer list over again.
If you have a name you’d like for the list, let Michele know at 717-567-6514 or chnatss@pa.net.
Join Altar Guild!
As an altar guild member, you will be on a team of 2-3 people to set up the altar and clean up after the service. Your team will serve once a month, as well as once a year on the 5th Sunday. There may also be services during the week for Ash Wednesday, Holy Week or Christmas Eve. Speak to one of the Altar Guild members or contact Michele if you would like to join.
4th Annual MLK Day Anti-Racism Event, Monday, January 17, 6pm, Grace United Methodist Church, 309 Herman Avenue, Lemoyne
Commemorative Worship Service with Special Guests. For more info, call 717-763-7632.
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
We will be collecting one specific item each month for the Food Bank. The item for the month of January is Soup.
For Juniata County Food Pantry:
Online:
https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=fca5HNjQZV1obXLecwgJLccS7-f46jLRVL5vQqfYp8GZp7gPUhT6CdXi5Hr0V5uhTh3UvHa8BTono_sp
By Mail: PO Box 44 - 114 North Main St. Mifflintown PA 17059 or drop off food donations at this address on Tuesdays 9am-5pm or Saturdays 9am - noon.
Donate to Episcopal Relief and Development to Help Tornado Victims
The tornadoes that swept the mid-Mississippi Valley were the most powerful seen in a decade. Fifty twisters left a 200-mile path of destruction that devastated the region and left 100,000 homes without power. Your gift today will help us act quickly to support Episcopal dioceses in areas hit hardest, as we have extensive experience preparing for and responding to disasters. Donations can be made at: https://support.episcopalrelief.org/disasters
Afghan Resettlement Donations Needed
Donate food items for incoming refugee families including Aahubarah or Basmati Rice, Split Green, Orange or Yellow Lentil, Kidney Beans/Chickpeas (dry or canned), Canned Pinto Bean/Peas, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Jam, Sugar, Flour, Green Tea, Tomato Sauce, Pasta, Potatoes (canned), Oils (Corn, Vegetable, Soybean), Salt, Pepper & Cumin. New/lightly used pots, pans, cleaning kits or toiletry kits. Place donated items in the box at the back of the church. If you have questions, please see Rebecca.
