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So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. 2 Cor. 4:16
Yes, I have reached the age where physical maladies consume more and more of my time. Friends are having various joint replacement surgeries or going through serious treatments for diseases. While medical knowledge and treatment continues to improve, it is in our very nature that our physical bodies change and in essence wear out over time.
Yet, Paul reminds us that no matter what is happening in our physical bodies, our inner natures can become stronger and like new each day. When we give attention to our spiritual health, our life is lived well. Yes, we may experience the natural decline of our physical bodies and our interior lives are forever vibrant.
Many blessings as you finish your week.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
Grow In Faith Together
Parlor People, Godly Play and Choir Practice will resume in the fall.
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At Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Today we observe LGBTQIA Pride Month.
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Rebecca will be on vacation June 17 – 23. |
For pastoral emergencies, please contact Shannon at 717-801-8899.
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Michele will be on vacation June 18 – 22.
The church office will be closed that week.
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Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, June 12, 8pm, NARL
Wednesday, June 13, 6:30pm, Vestry
Saturday, June 16, 9:30-3:00, Diocesan Eliminating Racism Task Group
Thursday, June 28, 2pm, Harrisburg Convocation Clergy Council Meeting
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Church Picnic, June 24, 11am, Landis Farm.
Quiet Eucharist at Nativity at 9:30am.
Please bring a dish to share.
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Taize’ Tuesdays, 4:45pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
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Volunteers and Donations needed for St. Barnabas Program. *Note date change.
Nativity will be providing breakfast and lunch for 100 children and staff at the St. Barnabas program, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Harrisburg, on Tuesday, July 3. We will also provide snacks for the entire week. Donations of food and snacks are needed or money to purchase the food. Please see Wendy Day if you can help out.
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Join Us For Breakfast!
Men's - every Wed., 9am, Espresso
Women's – every Wed, 9am, Bitting’s
From the Diocese
Sunday, June 24, 3-5pm, Heeding God's Call to End Gun Violence March
The Rev. Canon Kate Harrigan, kglharrigan@gmail.com
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 248 Seneca St., Hbg.
There will be a march to a Synagogue and possibly other sites.
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Sunday, June 24, 6-8pm, Social Gathering for People who are LGBT and their allies,
Home of Jim Robertson and Dean Ennis, 117 Bluebell Dr. Mechanicsburg. (717)-216-8905.
Shepherd: Jim Robertson, jasbrob@aol.com
All are welcome for this time of fellowship. Bring a dish/dessert or drink to share.
Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Join Hands Important Dates:
Monday, June 18th – Grand Opening,10 - 12.
In need of volunteers for:
-Receptionist on Mon., Tues. and Thurs. based on volunteer availability
-Someone/Team to do cleaning of the offices
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Perry County Relay for Life, Fri., June 15 at noon – Sat., June 16 at noon, Newport High School Football Field. Everyone welcome! To make donations or purchase luminaria, please visit:
//main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY18NER?pg=entry&fr_id=86332
