Loading...The Lord will make good his purpose for me....
Psalm 138:9
What is our purpose? What is the reason we exist?
Our faith provides us some clues and answers. You may have your favorite Bible verses that provide the answer for you.
Often I think of Luke 10:27, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself."
Or Micah 6:8 "...do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God...."
But that's only a start. Exploring how to love God totally and how to love my neighbor and then actually doing it is an ongoing task in my life. Exploring how to do justice and love kindness and walk humbly with God is an ongoing task.
That's why I'm grateful to be part of a community like Nativity and St. Stephen. Together we hear and study the scriptures. Together we can see how each of us lives out God's purpose for us in our daily lives. I learn from you and hopefully you learn from me. Together we live out and grow into God's purpose for us.
Many blessings as you finish your week!
Love, Rebecca+
Church workday, Wednesday, August 3, 10:30am.
Youth Confirmation Classes begin August 14 after church with meeting for youth and parents. All youth grades 5 and up who wish to be confirmed in December 2017, and their parents are invited to this first meeting from 11:15 – noon. Subsequent classes will be held the second Sunday of each month after church. There will be some additions or changes based upon special events. Please let Rebecca know who will attend on August 14.
Blessing of the backpacks and carry bags, August 14 worship service. All teachers and students are encouraged to bring your backpack/carry bags to worship on August 14. We will be blessing you and them and praying for an excellent school year!
Re-Imagining Faith Formation, Saturday, August 13, 8:30am – 3:00pm, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Lancaster.
This Diocesan THRIVE has workshops for children, youth and
adults. Sign up here. Cost is $20, lunch included.
Queens Who Cook! September 10, 2:00-4:00pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 248 Seneca St., Harrisburg.
This fundraiser supports St. Paul’s Building Fund and the St. Barnabas Summer Camp Fund. Tickets are $20 for the afternoon of food, fun and fellowship. They are also looking for additional cooks. For more information, contact Carol Stevenson at 717-623-0335.
Volunteers are needed for the Newport Elementary and Greenwood Elementary “Release Time” programs.
Children who receive parental permission are released from school early (1:30pm in Newport and 1:15pm in Millerstown) to attend this 1-hour religious program. Background checks are required. The programs run monthly from October through
March. Contact Shirey Little at 717-395-0058 or bestestbuds@gmail.com.
Diocesan Youth Reunion, Knoebel’s Grove, August 6, Pavilion K, 11:00am – 8:00pm. Hamburgers and hot dog provided. Bring a dish to share. Open to people of all ages. For families that would like to camp, we have a block of sites reserved. Please contact cpayouthcom@gmail.com to reserve a site. All ages are welcome! The cost is $10.00 per person or $25.00 per family. Join us for a fun day at Knoebel's. Reconnect with friends, meet new friends!
Join Us For Breakfast!
Men's breakfast - Every Wednesday, 9am, Espresso Yourself Cafe.
Women's breakfast - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 9am, May's
Railside Cafe. Upcoming breakfast date is July 27.
Join Hands Items of the Month – SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Pencils #2
Pens: red, green, purple, blue
Highlighters
Erasers
Washable markers
Colored pencils (pack)
Post-its 3x3
Zippered Pencil pouch/large
Ziploc bags
Extra large book covers
Notebook paper
3 ring binder w/clear cover &
pockets inside
3 ring binder –1 ½ inch
w/clear cover & pockets inside
3 ring binder –2 inch w/clear
cover & pockets inside
Double pocket folder w/
prongs
Yellow homework folder
Double pocket folder
5-tab divider (w/pockets
preferably)
Sheet protectors
Math calculator
Join Hands is looking for some volunteers to help with this year's school supply give-away.
Please call 582-7844 if any of these times will work for you.
Thursday, August 18, 3-7pm
Friday, August 19, 11am – 3pm or
3-7pm
Monday, August 22, 10am – 1pm.
