Loading...The statutes of the Lord are just
and rejoice the heart; *
the commandment of the Lord is clear
and gives light to the eyes. Psalm 19:8
This Sunday we hear the ten commandments from Exodus. These are the minimum guidelines for our relationship with God, our relationship with our family, and our relationship with our community. Our Psalmist proclaims that the point of these teachings are just and tultimately delight our souls. Also, these teachings give us vision.
We know that Jesus came because we needed more guidance and teaching. He taught us that the most important thing is to love God and to love our neighbors. Again, these statutes and teachings delight our hearts and give us clear vision.
As we enter into the middle of our Lenten season, how are you doing? Are you discovering deeper meaning to the teachings of God? Are you receiving clearer vision about God's teachings?
March is Women's History Month and this Sunday we have our annual observance. Who are women of faith that taught you the statutes of God and gave you clear vision? Remember them this week.
Blessings as you finish your week!
Love, Rebeccca+
Announcements
Grow In Faith Together (G.I.F.T)
Parlor People, Sundays, 11am–noon.
Today Bill Rohm leads a discussion on Greco-Roman Context. Next week, Kay Cramer leads on Earliest Traditions about Jesus.
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Godly Play is March 11, 18 and 25.
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At Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Today we observe Women’s History Month.
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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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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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Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 11.
Don’t forget to ‘spring forward’!
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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 beginning at 6:15pm.
*Friday, March 30 – Good Friday Cross Walk. Meet in front of Goodwill at noon.
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Upcoming Meetings
*Thursday, March 8, 7pm, Newport Anti-Racism League
*Friday, March 16- Sunday, March 18,Diocese of Central PA Jr. High Retreat, Camp Mt. Luther
*Tuesday, March 20, 3pm, Clergy Renewal of Vows, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Harrisburg. All are invited.
*Thursday, March 22, 2pm, Harrisburg Convocation Clergy Council Meeting, Church of the 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 for Easter flowers will be taken through March 25. 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. ֎֎֎֎֎
Community Events & Opportunities for Service
Ask a Lawyer and Lunch, Episcopal Commons, Thursday, March 15, 11am – 1pm.
Please see Lynne or Wendy if you would like to help with items for lunch.
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The Harrisburg YWCA is seeking caring and committed adult volunteers to mentor youth ages 12 – 17 through their PAATH to Success Program.
A flyer is posted in the undercroft. For more information, call 1-800-654-1211 or visit www.ywcahbg.org
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Absalom Jones Day Service and Celebration, Saturday, March 17, 12pm – 2:30pm. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, Harrisburg.
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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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PA State Hunters Organization offers (4) - $500 scholarships each year to students entering fields in conservation / wildlife.
One scholarship is available to a student in each of the four Perry County school districts (Greenwood, Newport, Susquenita and West Perry). Home-schooled students in Perry County are also eligible. Please see your school guidance counselor for more details and an application or email pennsho@centurylink.net or call 717-567-3305. Deadline is April 2. ֎֎֎֎֎
Lenten Evensong, 6pm and Messiah – Part 2, 7pm, featuring the Festival Choir, Sunday, March 11,
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 22 South 6th Street, Lebanon.
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