Loading...Your word is a lantern to my feet *
and a light upon my path. Psalm 119:105
For many years, I went tent camping over the July 4th holiday. There were often up to 20 of us -- adults and children.
Living in the city of Harrisburg at that time, on busy Second Street, I wasn't used to the darkness and quiet of the night. No light, except from the stars and moon. A flashlight was a necessity. One of the first pieces of true camping equipment we bought was a camp lantern.
Otherwise, if you took a walk at night, often to go to the bathroom, you could easily trip on tree roots. OR maybe you would run into racoons or skunks foraging in the campground. That lantern at our feet saved us from difficult times.
And so it is with God's Word. God's Word reminds us how God enters into human lives; how God loves us; how God forgives us; how God expects us to live together with each other. Thus, the pitfalls we face are avoided or at least minimized.
Blessings as you finish your week!
Love, Rebecca+
At Church of the Nativity
Taize’ Tuesdays, 5:00pm. Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, July 25, 7:00-9:00, Anti-Racism Perry County
Men’s & Women’s Breakfast, Wednesdays, 9am, Espresso Yourself Café.
Transport Wheel Chair now available for people who need assistance. The chair is located outside the restroom in the parish house. .
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.
Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Gently Worn used and new shoes collection. Lillian Hoover is collecting gently worn, used and new shoes for the class of 2022 as a fundraiser while helping those in need. The shoes that are
collected will be donated to those living in other countries. So as you are cleaning out your closets please think of her. They will be collecting shoes until November 30. A box is located in the undercroft.
Join Hands Items of the Month – SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Join Hands is in need of these items beforeThursday, August 17th at 1pm.
Extra large book covers, 3 ring binders - 1 inch, 3 ring binders – 1 ½ inch,3 ring binders – 2 inch, 5-tab divider, Back Packs, Calculators, Compasses, Crayons, Double pocket folders, Erasers, Flash Drives, Glue, Highlighters, Math calculators, Notebook paper, Notebooks, Pencil Boxes, Pencils, Pens, Pocket Folders, post-its 3x3, Protractors, Rulers, Washable markers,Yellow homework folders, Zippered Pencil pouches.
From the Diocese
Diocesan Leadership Day, Saturday, August 12, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Rd., Lancaster Treasurers, wardens, all vestry members and Stewardship leaders and all volunteer and salaried Parish Administrators, this conference is for you. Keynote and workshops; Financial development within the life of congregations and expectations for monitoring endowment depreciation through the rhythm of spending and investment. Year round stewardship practices, including Planned Giving Leadership Development. 101 basics for vestries and committees—this is for vestry leadership and folks new to vestries as well as best practices for Parish Administrators. Please let Michele know if you would like to attend.
Golfers needed for Bishop’s Open Golf Tournament, Monday, September 18th, 2017, 10:00 AM, Overlook Golf Course, 2040 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA.
Registration required by August 5. Shotgun Start, 4-Person Scramble. Join us for a day of golf, fun, food and fellowship to benefit at-risk children and youth in our Diocese. This golf tournament is open to everyone; all are welcome. To register, go to //bit.ly/2r6UYYQ. Go to //bit.ly/2sjZC5B for a brochure.
Dinner only at Bishop’s Open Golf Tournament,
Monday, September 18, 2017, 3:00pm, Overlook Golf Course, 2040 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. Cost for dinner only is $25.00. Go to //bit.ly/2r6UYYQ to register.
Sponsorship Opportunities for Bishop’s Golf Tournament
due by July 31. Sponsorships range from $75 to $1,000. See the brochure //bit.ly/2sjZC5B for more information.
Intro to Biblical Storytelling Workshop - July 28, 10am – 3pm, St. Andrew’s Church, Shippensburg. The Rev. Mary Kisner will present several ways to tell Biblical stories. Peo-ple will be coached in how to begin learning a story so they can tell it by heart, either as individuals or as part of an ensemble
presentation. Lunch will be provided. A $10 fee per person will cover the costs of the day. Email Mother Mary if you plan to attend - mekisner@gmail.com . Let her know of any dietary requirements you might have.
ECW Retreat, September 15th – 17th, 2017 “Sacred Ceremonies of Everyday Life: Exploring the Divine through Food, Song, Poetry, Nature and Meditation”, Claggett Retreat Center, 3035 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown, MD 21710. Presented by Reverend Rowena Gibbons, St. James Episcopal Church, Mansfield PA. Brochures are available here: //bit.ly/2r0kX08 .
Online registration is available here until September 1:
//bit.ly/2raunVW
