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They lived not only in ages past there are hundreds of thousands still
the world is bright with the jouous saints who love to do Jesus' will.
You can meet them in school or in lanes, or at sea
in church, or in trains or in shops or at tea
for the saints of God are just folk like me
and I mean to be one too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weBT5FgApKY
This Sunday we sing hymn 293, I sing a song of the saints of God, especially as we welcome saint Absalom Jones (as portrayed by Anthony Alexander) to our pulpit. I've been thinking about how our own church is filled with saints, because each one of you is one.
Just look at the past couple of weeks. Thanks to Bob and Edna Baker for hosting our annual church picnic with worship service at the Landis Farm. I loved hearing the birds chirping throughout our service. It was a beautiful day.
Thanks to Sue Beamer for coordinating the food for the picnic and the set up and clean up. During June, Sue made lots of macaroni salad for the cookouts at the Commons and Gardens and our church picnic.
This past week, Wendy Day coordinated the breakfasts and lunches for the St. Barnabas program at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Harrisburg. She was also on hand to serve the meals. Susan Rice, Jane Hoover, and Charlene Robbins helped make sandwiches. Charlene Robbins, and John and Kay Cramer also helped serve the food. Darlene Amsler assisted with purchasing the food and Joanne Pinaire picked up snacks and water from Bread of Life Outreach and delivered them to St. Paul's.
You've heard about Milt Shepley who headed a kitchen crew (Sue Beamer, Darlene Amsler, Todd Saner, Hayden, Ben and Kellan Shepley) to welcome the Appalachian Camino hikers with a great dinner and breakfast.
This doesn't even touch the totality of the sainthood in our parish. I know each day you are praying for God's work and supporting others. I know each day you are embodying God's hands and heart to the world.
Let's sing a song to the saints of God and keep aiming to be one too.
Love, Rebecca+
At Church of the Nativity
Today we take an additional offering for Caring for Nativity’s Neighbors Heating and Health. Donations are sent to Join Hands, so people in our community have support for their needs.
Today we take an additional Flower Offering.
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.
Book Buddies, Thursday, August 8, 10am, hosted by Barb Holliman
This is a different kind of book group. You are invited to come share what you are reading now or a favorite book you've read in the past that you've loved. Light refreshments will be served. First gathering hosted by Barb Holliman. Please contact Barb at Barb@bholliman.com if you will attend.
Upcoming Meetings
Saturday, July 13, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Eliminating Racism Strategy Team
Sunday, July 14, after church, Program & Mission Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 25, 2-4pm, Clergy Council
During 2019, we will be celebrating baptism on November 3 and December 8. Let Rebecca know if you or someone you know would like to be baptized on either of these days.
There will be confirmations and receptions of new members on December 8. If you are interested in becoming a member of the church, please let Rebecca know.
Taize’ Tuesdays, 4:45pm. Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a
Taize’ service.
Join Us For Breakfast! Wednesdays at 9am.
Women will meet at Newport Family Restaurant this week;
Men meet at Espresso Yourself.
From the Diocese
Called to Heal a Broken World, August 9-10, St. Cyril Center, Danville, PA. Keynote Speaker The Rev. Becca Stevens, Thistle Farms.
Plan to attend this 2-day conference and learn more about addressing the important issues of our time through our faith community. There will be breakout sessions on addressing recovery from drug addiction, undoing racism, environmental work, peace work, and community organizing. For more information and to register, go to https://diocesecpa.org/called-to-heal-a-broken-world/
Vocational and Continuing Education Courses Offered Fall 2019.
Courses will be offered for lay licensed ministers, deacons, priests and continuing education for all. For more info, visit
https://diocesecpa.org/vocationalcourses or see the flyer posted in the undercroft.
Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Community Dinner every Thursday, 5:30pm, Family Life Center, Newport.
Sponsored by Newport Assemblies of God.
Need help making decisions about caring for yourself or a loved one as you or they age? Family Group Decisionmaking is available to you!
You will be asked to gather a group of family and friends together to come up with a plan for how best to care for yourself or for a loved one. The sessions are free and conducted by Mary Grace Shearer, MSW, Executive Director of The Episcopal Home. To learn more or to schedule a session, please contact Mary Grace at 717-532-4612 or talk to Rebecca.
Elder Investment Fraud and Financial Exploitation Prevention Program, Wednesday, July 24, 10am, Hope Eternal Church, 2 Burd Road, Newport.
Clergy, staff and other social service providers are invited to attend the training with guest speaker Katrina Boyer. Please register by Wednesday, July 17 by email at hopeeternal@centurylink.net
The Interdenominational Ministers Conference (IMC) Community Choir is seeking sopranos, altos and tenors. Rehearsals are 2nd Monday each month, 6:30pm and 4th Saturday each month, noon, Agape International Family Worship Center, 1330 Green Street, Hbg. No audition needed to join the choir. All inquiries, please email imccommunitychoirhbg@gmail.com
Interdenominational Ministers Conference of Greater Harrisburg 31st Annual Citywide Revival, Saturday, July 13 – Friday July 19, Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church, 2447 Green Street, Harrisburg.
Saturday, July 13, 6pm, IMC Community Choir Concert featuring Twinkie Clark. Sunday, July 14, 5pm, Consecration of Communion.
Monday through Friday, 6:30pm, Revival Services. Revival speakers Bishop Millicent Hunter, Bishop J. Louis Felton and Bishop Norman Hutchins.
Perry County Council of the Arts Arts and Drafts, Saturday, July 20, River Bend Hop Farm and Brewery, 1800 Lower Bailey Road, Newport.
12-6pm, free entry with family-friendly fun: art & craft vendors, kids’ activities, music and silent auction.
6-10pm, $50 entry includes access to private upper level with live music by the Palm City Ramblers! 2 complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Silent auction ends at 8pm.
Open Farm Day, LEAF Project Farm, July 20, 11am - 2pm, 554 Warm Spring Rd, Landisburg
This is a fun family event, free and open to all. Grass fed burgers, hand-churned ice cream, kids activities including a potato dig and potato painting; youth-led garden tours; pie contest; and fresh products from the LEAF Farm. Our Giving To Others (GTO) funds support this youth agriculture and entrepreneurship program.
Join Hands Back 2 School Supplies Needed by July 21
Join Hands is collecting supplies for their Back 2 School program. Items needed most are:
Binders (1” to 3”),
Lunch Boxes, and
Notebook paper.
Also needed are:
Calculators,
Colored pencils,
Combination locks,
Earbuds (required by West Perry),
Erasers,
Flash drives,
Folders,
Markers,
Notebooks,
Pencil cases,
Pencil sharpeners,
Rulers (nonbendable),
Scientific Calculators (West Perry requires TI 30XIIS) and
Staplers.
They DO NOT NEED: Crayons, Glue sticks, Loose pens & pencils, or Scissors.
Please bring donations to the church by July 21
Help The Episcopal Church and The Anglican Church in Mexico care for those people seeking asylum.
The Episcopal and Anglican churches along our southern border are helping shelter families who have been approved by the United States Government to seek asylum. These families and individuals are awaiting their Asylum court dates. Right now, monetary donations are needed, because once families pass the first part of the asylum process, they are being sent to Mexico to await their court date. Monetary donations are the easiest way to help those churches shelter these individuals and families.
Donations can be sent to:
Diocese of the Rio Grande
6400 Coors Blvd NW
Albuquerque NM 87120
online donations at their website: www.dioceserg.org
