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and I [Wisdom] was daily his delight,
rejoicing before him always,
rejoicing in his inhabited world
and delighting in the human race. Proverbs 8:30-31
This Sunday is known as Trinity Sunday. We rejoice in the Trinity, the unity in diversity, that is the heart of our faith.
Our reading speaks about "Wisdom" or the Holy Spirit having been with God from the very beginning. Wisdom rejoices in all things - in the earth and delights in the human race.
Sometimes it is a challenge to rejoice in this world. When I lived in Topeka, KS, I learned about a minister from the early 1900s, Charles Monroe Sheldon. He was considered part of the social gospel movement of his time. For his Sunday evening services, Sheldon wrote a multi-part story, which was later published in a book, In His Steps or "What would Jesus Do?"
Rev. Sheldon thought the newspapers of the time focused too much upon the negative. For a week, he took over the content for the Topeka Daily Capital, focusing on more positive stories, especially evidencing "What would Jesus do?" The circulation of the paper tripled and overwhelmed the printing presses, so the editions had to be printed in larger cities like Chicago and New York. People were hungry for these stories showing the delight of the human race.
What have you seen this week that makes you rejoice in God's inhabited world and delight in the human race?
Love,
Rebecca+
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Sheldon
Announcements
G.I.F.T.: Growing in Faith Together
Godly Play and Parlor People will resume in the fall.
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At Church of the Nativity
The church office will be closed Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21. Rebecca and Michele will be away.
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Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, June 18, 7pm, Friends of Newport Board Meeting
Wednesday, June 26, Hosting the Appalachian Camino Hikers
Thursday, June 27, 7pm, Friends of Newport Game Night
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Church Picnic, June 23, 11am, Landis Farm.
No service at Nativity. Please bring a dish to share or see Sue if you are able to help set up and clean up.
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Taize’ Tuesdays, 4:45pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
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Join Us For Breakfast!
Wednesdays at 9am. Women will meet at Bitting’s this week; Men meet at Espresso Yourself.
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From the Diocese
Silver and Gold Celebration, Sunday, June 16, 2pm, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, 221 N. Front Street, Hbg.
This service is designed for couples married 25 years and more. The liturgy will include the renewal of vows, Holy Communion, and a presentation of commemorative certificates for all couples. A reception with cake and punch will follow. Bishop Scanlan will preside and will bless the couples at this joy filled service. We would also like to recognize same sex couples who have been together for 25 years or more and who are now married. Free parking is available in the little garage behind the cathedral on River Street. Street parking is also free on Sundays in Harrisburg.
Please call the cathedral office so we know you are coming: 717-236-4059. Or you can email: churchadmin@ststep.org
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Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Community Dinner every Thursday, 5:30pm, Family Life Center, Newport.
Sponsored by Newport Assemblies of God.
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Perry County Bicentennial Committee Quarterly Meeting, Monday, June 17, 11am, Commissioners' meeting room in New Bloomfield.
The public is always invited as the count down to 2020 accelerates.
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2019 Perry County Relay for Life.
The Perry County Relay will be held June 21 and 22 at the Newport High School football field. The opening ceremony is at 6pm, Friday, June 21, but walking (and lots of activity!) begins at noon. This is event is open to the public – you don’t have to be a walker or member of a team. There is lots of food and fun! Come join us as we Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back!
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UPMC for Life offers The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program, Tuesdays, June 25 – July 30, 10 – 11:30am, UPMC Health Plan Office, 200 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 100, Camp Hill.
Learn how to care for yourself while caring for others. Classes are no cost. To register. Call 1-877-539-3080.
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Youth Work Day at The Episcopal Home in Shippensburg, Wednesday, July 10, Preparation Day and Wednesday, July 17, Work Day.
Join the Youth of the Harrisburg Convocation of the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania for an Unforgettable Experience at The Episcopal Home in Shippensburg! Preparation Day -Wednesday, July 10, 10am – 2pm, Saint Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal Church. Fun, Learning, and Games! Travel/Work Day- Wednesday, July 17, 9am – 3pm. Travel from Saint Andrew’s in the Valley to The Episcopal Home. Lunch provided.
All participants must pre-register by July 1 with the Event Coordinator, Jeff Thoms: 717-216-1960.
This event is sponsored by the Vestry of Saint Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal Church.
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Merakay Behavioral Health Foster Care Programs is Calling on All Involved Parents like YOU to
Join their Foster Family Team!
Foster parents are needed. Merakey offers 24 / 7 support, stipends, respite care, specialized therapy and monthly parent support meetings. Call 717-236-7357 Ext. 205 to learn how you can become a foster parent.
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Support the Residents of the Episcopal Home by Making a Donation.
The Episcopal Home is an affordable home that provides personal care, while allowing residents to live as independently as possible. They meet the needs of the total person by providing comfort emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually. With a donation of $25, you can assist in the care of a resident for one day. A generous donation of $175 can assist with the care of a resident for one week. Envelopes are available at the back of the church.
The Episcopal Home Residents are also in need of donations that help make a resident’s day better and brighter. This month we are asking for donations of:
Depends Undergarments (women’s M, L, XL)
These may be delivered to the Home or ordered online and sent to the Episcopal Home at 206 Burd Street, Shippensburg PA 17257.
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