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Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for Proper 6, BCP p. 230
This Sunday our Collect reminds us that we are to "proclaim" God's truth with boldness and "minister" God's justice with compassion. The message of Jesus Christ to love God, love our neighbor and love ourselves, is shorthand and simple, yet extremely challenging. It is especially challenging, because it is not always a message that is welcomed by the world.
That's why we pray this prayer at least once each year. Because we do not know how the message of God's truth will be received, we are fearful to say it. Sometimes we don't fully understand God's truth, either. Sometimes we are learning more and more about God's truth and don't even know to proclaim it boldly. The same is true with ministering God's justice. We are not always clear what justice is or are fearful to say what God's justice is.
We need to be constantly learning. Yes, there are plenty of resources - written or movies or podcasts - that help us understand more. However, I believe the most wonderful thing we have is each other and our parish. We don't ever have to do this learning and this work alone. We learn from each other and support each other.
Praise God for our community and the willingness to proclaim God's truth with boldness and minister God's justice with compassion.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
Sunday services through July 7 will be online via Zoom
Join Sunday morning Zoom Meeting. Service begins at 9:30am and you can join by 9:00am.
Online:
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Meeting ID: 857 2255 7280
or
Call In: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 857 2255 7280
We are now doing zoom Centering Prayer and Taize every Tuesday at 4:30pm.
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Meeting ID: 835 6663 2917
Password: 022609
or
Call In: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 835 6663 2917
Password: 022609
Wednesday Morning Devotions and coffee/tea, 9am
Join in for short devotions and conversation. Remember to bring your coffee or tea.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85223260016
Meeting ID: 852 2326 0016
or
Call In: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 852 2326 0016
Mail in your offering or go online
There are many ways to continue to give to the church during this time.
- Send your offering to the church at 159 S Second St., Newport, PA 17074
- Give via our PayPal site:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=tN8Gqogt_bQutVp_Kjg6ytAyRDBKMFYExCyf6DX1-2ux4349nM2Cnzp9LukFyOrm3YVaam&country.x=US&locale.x=US - The Diocese has set up online giving for each parish here: https://diocesecpa.org/stewardship/
Our parish is listed at Newport-Nativity.
Today we observe LGBTQIA Pride Month.
Rebecca will be on vacation the week of June 15 – 22. Suzanne Beamer will lead Morning Prayer.
Newport Anti-Racism League (NARL) is planning to meet on Thursday, June 25, 6-8pm.
Some people will gather outside at Nativity and we'll also have ability to meet via Zoom. If you are interested, please be in touch with Rebecca.
Please pray for Refugees on June 20, World Refugee Day.
'Prayer for Refugees' as shared by the Refugee Community Center at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator (Allentown), Diocese of Bethlehem.
God our Creator, we ask for your loving presence and for your peace to be with refugees in our local communities and around the world. Be with all who are in fear. Be with those whose lives and livelihoods are under threat, and whose religious freedoms are being compromised. Be with us as we strive to enact your will in our welcome and support of refugees. Be with those in positions of leadership, that their decisions may bend toward peace and not division, and that they might realize the power they hold to do justice. Give us all strength and courage. Equip and empower us to be witnesses to your love – as advocates and as servants, as ministers of welcome and bearers of hope, especially for those seeking refuge. In your Holy name we pray. Amen.
The Diocese is interested in what you think about the changes in worship during this time of pandemic.
They'd like you to take this survey by July 15: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F2FHH7T
For more information about the Task Force on Theology & Ecclesiology, go to https://diocesecpa.org/covid-19-task-force-on-theology-and-ecclesiology/
We have some "praying for you" cards that we would like to send to the people on our list for whom we pray each Sunday. When you add someone to the prayer list, please provide their address if you would like us to send them a card.
Join Hands Ministry in Need of Monetary Donations
In the coming weeks our Perry County families and individuals, aka, our neighbors, are going to need financial assistance. Join Hands is asking you to prayerfully donate financially. Please put in a note in the form of payment stating, “Corona Virus” relief.
By Check: Join Hands Ministry, P.O. Box 335, New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Online: https://joinhandsministry.givingfuel.com/online-giving
Facebook: Click the donate button
Perry County Food Bank
The Perry County Food Bank is once again accepting food drive and private food donations!
If you or your organization is wishing to donate food, please phone the Food Bank to make arrangements at (717)582-9978 so they can limit the volume of people on the property and exposure to the virus through social distancing. Due to the corona virus, all donations will be placed in quarantine for a period of 72 hours on one of their trucks.
To make a monetary donation, please send a check to:
Perry County Food Bank, PO Box 37, New Bloomfield PA 17068
Juniata County Food Bank
The Juniata County Food Bank is in need of donations. Needs are: canned foods (fruits, veggies, meats, soups), cereal, pre-packaged meal items, bottled drinks, snack items,and non-food items such as toilet paper, baby items, diapers (especially larger sizes), household cleaning items, and personal care items. Cash donations and gift cards to local grocery stores are also being accepted.
Cash / gift card donations can be mailed to: PO Box 44, Mifflintown PA 17059
Or items may be dropped off at: 114 North Main Street, Mifflintown
Eggs Available for pick up at the church.
The Cramers are bringing in about 4 dozen eggs each week at $2 per dozen. If you need access to the church, let Rebecca know.
Weis, Giant and Mutzabaugh Gift Cards Available
Use the form in your newsletter and mail to the church with your check. Gift cards will be mailed to you or the organization or person in need that you supply info for.
Forward Day by Day Available
Email Michele at chnatss@pa.net or leave a message at the church at 717-567-6514 if you would like a copy mailed to you.
Zoom Meetings
If you would like help to set up Zoom meetings with family or friends, please let Rebecca know.
