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12 For you yourself created my inmost parts; *
you knit me together in my mother's womb. Psalm 139:12
One of the most exciting events in my life was being with my son and daughter-in-law when they had the ultrasound for my grandson. My grandson will turn 13 on Saturday.
I remember the ultrasound technician saying he was no bigger than a teaspoon. Yet we could see his arms and legs and the technician could tell he was a boy. We could see that he was being knit together! It is truly marvelous and miraculous how we all were knit together!
As the Psalm continues, we are marvelously made. Each one of us a coming together of all that has gone before us in unique ways. We bring an unique spirit to the world...an unique perspective to the world.
May you rejoice in God's creation of you!
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
Darlene Amsler leads us in Morning Prayer.
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Rebecca will be away May 31 – June 4.
For pastoral emergencies, please contact Shannon at 717-801-8899.
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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.
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Next Sunday we observe LGBTQIA Pride Month.
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Saturday, June 9, 4pm, Memorial for Carol Bender, Honaman House.
Bring a dish or dessert to share.
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Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, June 12, 8pm, Newport Anti-Racism League
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.
Join Us For Breakfast!
Men's breakfast - every Wed., 9am, Espresso Yourself Cafe.
Women's breakfast – every Wednesday, 9am, Bitting’s.
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Honor or Remember a loved one or a special occasion with flowers on the altar!
Flowers help make our worship space more beautiful and remind us of the blossoming life we have in Christ. Please consider sponsoring the flowers in memory of a loved one, or to celebrate your thanksgivings. Flowers are $30. Let Michele know by email – chnatss@pa.net or phone, 717-567-6514.
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Baking needs and chocolate items available through Equal Exchange.
See the cart in the undercroft.
Equal Exchange is a company that supports small farmers who use sustainable practices for chocolate, cocoa, coffee, tea, nuts, olive oil. A price list and basket are available to pay for the items you choose to buy. Also, be sure to write down what you’ve purchased to help us maintain our inventory. A catalogue is also available. If there’s an item you’d like us to order, please see Jane Hoover.
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Volunteers and Donations needed for St. Barnabas Program. *Note date change.
Nativity will once again 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, either items or money to purchase the food. Please see Wendy Day if you can help out.
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Let Rebecca know if you’d like her to come visit.
She can come to your home or another location you suggest. This helps her to know you better and hopefully you will also know her a little better. Let Rebecca know your availability on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday days or evenings and she'll be in touch to arrange a time to get together. You can send an email to her at nativityrector87@gmail.com or leave a message at the church at 717-567-6514.
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Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Join Hands Important Dates:
Monday, June 18th – GRAND OPENING/Open House, 10am to 12pm.
In need of volunteers for:
-Receptionist on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays based on volunteer availability
-Someone/Team to do small cleaning of the JHM Building Offices
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Toasting a Cure, Bucks Valley Winery and Vineyard, Saturday, June 9, 1:30 – 8pm.
Benefits the PA Breast Cancer Coalition. Wine tasting, silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, light fare, cornhole tournament and live music. $35 ticket donation. Visit PBCCBenefit.com or contact Helen at 717-439-5938.
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Perry County Relay for Life, Friday, June 15 at noon – Saturday, 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
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Help people in need around the world!
United Thankoffering is a project of the Episcopal Church Women of The Episcopal Church. Boxes are available to collect your offering, which is brought to church twice a year. A wonderful spiritual practice is to put something in the box each time you are thankful to God. If possible, count the money in your box and write a check to the church in that amount.
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Food Bank Donations are needed!
For a list of the items needed by the Food Bank, go to their website at //www.perrycountyfoodbank.org/ and click on their wish list. Canned vegetables, fruit, nut butters and protein are always needed.
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Help People in Need when you buy your Groceries!
See Gail Shull or Pat Szabo to purchase cards in various amounts to use at Giant, Mutzabaugh's, or Weis Stores. 5% of the cost of each card stays with the church and is used for outreach and mission projects.
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