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One generation shall praise your works to another *
and shall declare your power. Psalm 145:4
How was the faith communicated to you? I imagine many of us had the experience of people from an older generation shaping our faith. Sometimes it was our parents or grandparents or another family member. Sometimes it was friends. Sometimes it was other church members.
While I believe God is always with us, I also believe we need others in some form to help us deepen our faith and grow in our faith. One thing that helps us is hearing the lived experiences of others; those generations singing God's praises to us as the Psalmist says. I know I love hearing people talk about what God has done in their lives, even at some of the most challenging times in their lives.
The stories others tell and the praises others sing that declare God's power strengthen my faith. I know many of us feel discomfort when we are asked to share how God has worked in our lives. We don't like that E-word - Evangelism.
May we all become more comfortable praising God's work in our lives!
Many blessings as you finish your week!
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
G.I.F.T.: Growing in Faith Together
Godly Play will be November 24.
Rehearsals for the Christmas Pageant will be after church today & November 17, December 1 & 15.
Today, Glenn Holliman leads on The High Tide of Legacy Denominations in Newport during Parlor People.
Next week, No Parlor People.
November 24, whole church activity making gifts for people at Commons and Gardens
At Church of the Nativity
Today we honor our Veterans in the parish and we’ll also observe Native American Heritage Month.
Today members of Sonshine Ministries will join us at worship and talk with us at Coffee Hour.
Michele will be on vacation Monday, November 11 – Friday, November 15.
Rebecca will be off Wednesday, November 27.
Episcopal Home Thanksgiving Offering on November 17.
Joe is in his early 70s. He had a good career as a writer. Recently he’s had some health issues, making it difficult for him to live on his own. He also has limited income. The Episcopal Home is a perfect fit for him. His meals are provided in a beautiful dining room. There are activities and outings, some especially arranged for his interests. His medical appointments are coordinated and there is transportation provided. His medications are given to him as directed. The Episcopal church he loves is readily available on Sunday mornings, with chaplain services provided during the week.
The Episcopal Home must raise nearly $300,000 per year from donors to make sure people like Joe have an excellent quality of life. Please make a donation to help Joe and other residents at the home.
This Wednesday, November 13, Lunch and Thanksgiving Hymn Sing at the Commons.
See Wendy or Lynne if you can help.
Upcoming Meetings
Each Sunday, 5pm, Perry County PRIDE
Wednesday, November 13, 6pm, Vestry
Taize’ Tuesdays, 4:45pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 17 at the end of the church service.
A pot-luck lunch will follow.
We will vote on the 2020 budget, as well as elect leadership for 2020. The following have been nominated:
3-year Vestry terms:
Kay Cramer
Charlene Robbins
2020 Diocesan Convention
Bill Rohm, Delegate
Kay Cramer, Alternate
Join Us For Breakfast!
Wednesdays at 9am. Women will meet at Newport Family Restaurant this week; Men meet at Espresso Yourself.
Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Hope for the Holidays
You can bring joy and hope to families in immigration detention, and to children who crossed our borders alone, by writing and decorating holiday cards in English and Spanish. Cards will be collected by Thanksgiving and mailed to First English Evangelical Lutheran Church in Baltimore to be distributed to the families. See the flyers in the undercroft for additional information.
Joy to the Burg, The Gift of Music to Help the Homeless, available for purchase.
This album of 15 Christmas songs by local musicians will be available for a suggested donation of $20 (CD) or $15 (download). 100% of the album sales will go to support the homelessness programs of CCU:HELP ministries and Susquehanna Harbor Safe Haven.
Visit www.joytotheburg.com to purchase.
Gifts for Life gives people all over the world the chance to transform their lives in lasting ways.
Visit www.episcopalrelief.org/gifts to send a gift to help fight poverty, hunger and disease worldwide. A catalog is also posted in the undercroft listing the many gifts available.
Perry County PAATH to Success in need of volunteers to mentor youth.
The YWCA of Greater Harrisburg is seeking adult volunteers to mentor youth ages 12 – 17 during a 15-month program. Help youth learn life and social skills and encourage positive lifestyle choices while participating in structured and informal activities and experiences. Call 1-800-654-1211 for more info or fill out a volunteer form online at http://www.ywcahbg.org/
Support the Community Foundation by Making a Donation
The Perry County Community Foundation provides funding for local nonprofit organizations that help to meet the needs of Perry County residents. Donations can be made online at https://www.tfec.org/start-giving/donate-online/ or you can mail your donation (forms are posted in the undercroft).
Are you currently a Medicare recipient? Are you nearing age 65 and/or are disabled and will soon become Medicare eligible?
APPRISE counselors at the Perry County Agency on Aging Office (717-582-5128 or 1-866-926-5118) are available to offer free-of-charge assistance with initial enrollment and/or guidance if you are considering making changes to your current plans. Changes to current plans can be made during the Open Enrollment period October 15 through December 7, 2019.
