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No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, ‘Know the Lord’, for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more. Jeremiah 31:34
What a wonderful vision we hear from Jeremiah this Sunday. All shall know God. Everyone can know God. It is not a matter of age or intellect or wealth...all can know God.
I think that's why I love that we offer Godly Play for our children and youth. Godly Play assumes that everyone has a sense of God...a certain understanding of God. What they don't necessarily have is the language to express themselves. Godly Play provides the language.
Children and young people hear the stories of the Bible. They hear the parables and see them acted out with figures. They then talk about what they think about the story. They put this into art. Recently, Alivia Hoover gave me a drawing of her conception of God. It's hanging in my office.
This passage also talks about how knowing God will be written on our hearts. It is through our very bodies that we understand and know God. As a result, we are transformed.
Many blessings as you finish your week!
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
Grow In Faith Together (G.I.F.T)
Parlor People, Sundays, 11am – noon.
Today, Rebecca leads on Jesus, the Suffering Son of God. Parlor People will resume on April 8 with Kay Cramer leading a discussion on the Russian Orthodox Church.
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Godly Play is today and March 25.
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At Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Today we take an additional offering for Operation Understanding.
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We are creating our Lenten altar of food for the Perry County Food Bank.
Bring your donations and put them up by the altar each Sunday.
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Lenten Soup Suppers, Wednesdays through March 21, services will be held at Incarnation United Church of Christ, 47 N. 4th Street, Newport, from 5:30-7:00pm.
Supper begins at 5:30, with an informal service, 6:15pm.
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Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, March 20, 3pm, Clergy Renewal of Vows, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Harrisburg, all invited
Thursday, March 22, 2pm, Harrisburg Convocation Clergy Council Meeting, Church of the Nativity
Thursday, March 22, 7pm, Newport Anti-Racism League
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Holy Week Services
Tuesday in Holy Week, March 27, 7pm, St. Stephen
Maundy Thursday, March 29, Agape Meal, 6pm, Service, 7pm
Good Friday Cross Walk, noon, meet at Goodwill
Good Friday Service, March 30, 7pm, Nativity
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Taize’ Tuesdays, 5:00pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
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Join Us For Breakfast!
Men's breakfast - every Wednesday, 9am, Espresso Yourself Cafe. Women's breakfast – every Wednesday, 9am, Bitting’s.
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The choir practices Wednesdays at 10:15am.
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Flowers for Easter, April 1.
Donations will be taken through March 25. Mark your envelope “in honor of” or “in memory of” someone. There are also envelopes at the back of the church.
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Community Events & Opportunities for Service
Pauline M. Whitekettle Scholarship Fund, deadline June 1.
Open to residents of Newport. A flyer is posted in the undercroft. For full eligibility guidelines and to apply, visit: www.tfec.org/whitekettle
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Saturday, April 7th, 4pm, Christian Churches United's Annual Concert of HOPE, Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church, 2217 Derry Street.
"Unity in Diversity: Becoming The Beloved Community," will celebrate a mix of musical styles from gospel choirs to a Hispanic worship band. And to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, it will also include a live dramatic presentation of Dr. King's, "I Have A Dream" speech. Admission is free; an offering will be received to support CCU's Prison Action Ministries.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry of Newport meets the last Thursday of the month, 10am.
Bring your projects and also learn how to knit or crochet.
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Join Hands Items of the Month –
Clothing (especially infant and toddler, hats, gloves, scarves, socks), toiletries, household cleaning supplies, blankets, quilts, towels, wash clothes.
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From the Diocese
Youth, parents and families are invited to the March 24th Harrisburg March For Our Lives Event.
The Bishop would like to have our youth present to walk with her. We will gather outside St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral, 221 N. Front St., Harrisburg, at 11:30 am for prayers. If you are interested in joining the march, please send the following information: Name, Age, Parish Affiliation and Email address to: cpayouthcom@gmail.com
