Loading...God the King of Glory, in whose hands are the living and the
dead: We give you thanks for all those who have laid
down their lives in the service of our country. Grant them your
mercy and the light of your presence; and give us a sense of your
will and purpose, that we may understand that the work you
have begun in them will be perfected through Jesus Christ, the
Prince of Peace, in whom all strife is resolved. Amen.
Enriching Our Worship 3, p. 75
Memorial Day is not an official religious observance in The Episcopal Church; yet, our hymnal includes a section of "National Songs" and we always pray for our country.
This Sunday, we'll have the above prayer said, sing "America" and "God of Our Fathers." At the end of our service, we'll process out of St. Stephen's into the cemetery and remember the men buried in that cemetery who served in The War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish-American War and World War I.
Ultimately, war is a failure of the love of Jesus Christ. Some believe no war is ever justified. Others believe we don't go into war soon enough.
This Sunday, we'll honor those who served, as we pray that all of us might one day live in God's peace and in the love of Jesus Christ.
Many blessings as you finish your week!
Love, Rebecca+
Church Service at St. Stephen's this Sunday, May 29 and the following Sunday, June 5.
The Church office will be closed Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day Holiday. Rebecca's sabbath days will be Tuesday, May 31 and Friday, June 3.
Congratulations to Cody Lebo who graduates from high school this week. Cody is planning to attend Juniata College in the Fall. Prayers for him during this time of transition.
Godly Play is June 12
Godly Play Training available! If you are interested in learning more or assisting with this important ministry to children, training is available on Saturday, June 11, and September 24, 8:30-5:30 at St. Andrew’s, Shippensburg. Please see Rebecca or contact Michele at chnatss@pa.net if you’d like to register. More information is available at //www.diocesecpa.org/formation/godlyplay.
Church Rummage Sale, June 10-11, 8am - 2pm each day. Collect items for this rummage sale and bring them to the church with prices marked.
Applications accepted until June 1 for the Kyle Weller Scholarship. Active baptized and/or confirmed members of the parish are eligible for this scholarship to support their first post-secondary degree for up to four years. Application is here. Cover Letter ishere.
LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITOR (LEV)TRAINING There has been some interest expressed for LEV training in our Convocation. Lay Eucharistic Visitors take communion to home bound and hospitalized parishioners. If you are feeling called to this ministry, Archdeacon Jane Miron will teach a class on how to become a Lay Eucharistic Visitor. If you have done this in the past and want to refresh your skills you are also welcome. The class will be held June 2 from 9:30-11:30am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Harrisburg. Please call Jane at 569-1305 to let her know you are coming.
Perry County Rotary Club 23rd Annual Golf Outing, Friday, June 17, Carlisle Barracks Golf Course. Proceeds benefit Rotary scholarship fund and community programs. Lunch, greens fees, cart, & dinner included. For more information, see Rebecca or email rotaryclubperrycountypa@gmail.com.
Men’s Breakfast - each Wed., 9am, Espresso Yourself Café.
Women’s Breakfast - June 8, 9am, May’s Railside.
The choir practices Wed. mornings after Women’s Breakfast. Next practice is June 8.
Join Hands items of the month are diapers – sizes 4, 5 and 6
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, ot to celebrate your thanksgivings. Flowers are $30. A sign-up chart is in the Undercroft.
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.
Tom O'Connell and me at Perry County Food Bank. The Rotary Club assisted with the monthly food distribution.
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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