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Then I acknowledged my sin to you, *
and did not conceal my guilt.
I said," I will confess my transgressions to the Lord." *
Then you forgave me the guilt of my sin.
Psalm 32:5-6
These verses remind me of what my parents taught me: Always tell the truth. While you still might get in trouble, you won't get in as big of trouble as when you lie.
Sometimes it is hard to tell the truth. We want to keep a certain image of ourselves. Maybe at the time something seemed right, but later, we realize we should not have made the decision we made, or we know we will have some unwelcome consequences, so we try to hide what we did.
And if God can see everything we do, why do we even need to confess? We confess, because confessing makes us accountable. When we confess, we no longer hide what we have done. We face reality. It is important to acknowledge and own what we have done. It helps us to repent or change our behavior.
And when we confess our sin and acknowledge what we have done, there is forgiveness. We can start over again. We no longer need to feel guilty. A burden is lifted from us.
Yes, acknowledging our sin can be painful and forgiveness brings joy.
Love,
Rebecca+
Announcements
Today we take an additional offering for our Building Fund.
The money donated helps us pay for repairs.
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
Scot, Tootser, Wendy, Jim, Marie, Cookie, Jamey, Scott, Jason, Colton, Emily, Stephania, Charles, Lori, Wendy, Dave, The Rev. Joe Mitchell, Sue, Becky & Trevor Myers and children, Lynne, Wendi, Denise, Tim and Serena.
Financial donations will be accepted for the college boxes and cards and gift cards we send to college students.
Please put College Boxes in the memo line.
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
We will be collecting one specific item each month for the Food Bank. The item for the month of April is Canned Meats.
Flowers for Easter, April 17.
Donations for Easter flowers will be taken through April 10. If you have an envelope, you can use for the donation, including marking if they are “in honor of” or “in memory of” someone. There are also envelopes at the back of the church.
Match Madness 2022
The Partnership for Better Health, M&T Bank, the Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation and the McCormick Family Foundation are partnering this year. During the campaign, 100% of all donations will go to participating organizations and will be eligible to receive a portion of the match. Online donations can be made through the Partnership’s website at: https://forbetterhealthpa.org/. The campaign runs from March 1 to March 31, 2022. Checks should be made payable to the Partnership for Better Health, listing your designated charity in your check’s memo line and mailed to: Partnership for Better Health, 274 Wilson Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
The Stitchers are in Need of Participants
The group is currently working at home making winter hats for children, prayer shawls and prayer squares. They will meet on Thursday, April 28, 10am at Nativity Church, 159 S 2nd St., Newport, PA. The meeting is planned to be outdoors. For more information, contact the church at 717-567-6514 or Darlene Amsler at 717-979-0923.
Support Episcopal Relief & Development in providing humanitarian aid in response to the crisis in Ukraine.
By donating to the Ukraine Crisis Response Fund, you will help meet critical needs for people fleeing the violence including food, cash, blankets and hygiene supplies. Visit www.episcopalrelief.org/ukraine-crisis
Checks can be made payable to Episcopal Relief & Development
Mail to: PO Box 7058,
Merrifield, VA 22116-7058
To learn more about the help being given, go to: https://www.episcopalrelief.org/press-resources/press-releases/2022-press-releases/supporting-humanitarian-response-to-the-crisis-in-ukraine/
Christian Churches United (CCU) invites you to a time of fellowship and sharing ideas with others interested in forwarding CCU’s mission as part of their Strategic Planning process.
We are a Member Church of CCU and support their ecumenical mission of helping churches work together to build Christian unity and meet community needs. You have the opportunity to offer your voice in how CCU can continue to grow their valuable work in the years ahead by attending a focus group session. Focus Groups are scheduled around the area, including via ZOOM, from March 22 to April 5. To learn more about CCU or to register for a session, go to www.ccuhbg.org/FOCUS or call Laura Dalton at (717) 230-9550.
Join Hands currently has families on waiting lists for microwaves and AC units.
If anyone is replacing their microwave or AC unit and has a either of these in good working condition that you are willing to donate Join Hands would appreciate it.
