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You will show me the path of life; *
in your presence there is fullness of joy,
and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11
Our Psalmist for this week suggests our lives are a journey from one destination to another. The Psalm also suggests there are many paths from which to choose. Some paths are life-giving, while others are not.
I think the challenge is in choosing the life-giving path. We can have so many choices before us and get confused or overwhelmed about which path is best.
Our Psalmist assures us that God will show us the best path, yet even that can seem confusing. How will God show us the way? Sometimes we hear God through prayer; sometimes through other people. Sometimes we hear God's voice when we journal or when we walk the labyrinth. I also believe that even if we start down a path that may not be best, we can always change and find a different one.
May you feel confident you are on the path of life that brings you into the joyful presence of God.
Blessings,
Rebecca+
Announcements
Today we honor our Veterans and observe Native American History Month.
Michael Burns from Join hands also preaches.
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
The Rev. Joe Mitchell, Scot, Meta, Tootser, Stephanie, Wendy, Scott, Father Bill Warne, Jane, Jamey, Wendy, Canon Bob Schiesler, Rev. Carla Christopher, Shelby, Shirley, Mike, Karen, Tracy, Dan, Josh, Roger, Jim, Marie, Anna, Linda and Cookie.
The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 21 at the end of the church service.
Coffee Hour will follow.
Tuesday, November 30, 1pm, Vestry Meeting
Join Hands Gifts for Children
Thank you to everyone who has donated. Please have your gifts to the church by Sunday, November 28. Also, if you are available to help deliver the gifts to Join Hands on Monday, November 29, please see Darlene.
Join Hands is in Need of Volunteers for their Christmas Program
Volunteers are needed to help with drop off and pick up of gifts for the Christmas program. A variety of dates and times are available. Visit https://joinhands.help/donate-your-time to sign up.
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
We will be collecting one specific item each month for the Food Bank. The items for the month of November are juice and canned fruit.
If you would like consecrated communion elements for your home use, please let Rebecca know. You can pick them up at the church or we can make arrangements for drop off.
Friends of Newport Farmer's Market, Church of the Nativity, noon - 3pm, November 21.
Perry County Literacy Council Online Auction, Sunday, December 5 – Sunday, December 12, PCLC Facebook Page
Auction items will include gift certificates for goods and services, artwork, crafts, gift baskets and more.
Mission: Joy available for free online viewing at home with family and friends, November 19 - December 2.
Interfaith Power & Light network has been offered a unique opportunity to be among the first to share the new film, Mission: JOY - a documentary with unprecedented access to the unlikely friendship of two international icons who transcend religion: His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu. Watch the trailer and register at: https://www.interfaithpowerandlight.org/host-a-movie-screening/
De-Colonizing Christ Visual Arts Exhibit, Riverfront Gallery, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, 221 North Front Street, Harrisburg, Sundays through December 19, 12 – 3pm, free admission.
The exhibit presents 28 original works of visual art, which all present Jesus of Nazareth as a man who is not European. As part of our ongoing work toward dismantling racist systems and working toward racial justice, the Cathedral has envisioned this exhibit as an opportunity to consider Christ through images western Christian churches do not experience very often.
Diocesan Youth Retreat, Adventures in Narnia, Friday, December 3, 7 – 8pm for drop off and pickup Sunday, December 5, 1pm, Camp Mount Luther 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, Cost $50
Aslan is on the move! This retreat will feature a program based on the beloved Chronicles of Narnia. Walk in to an old belief through a wardrobe and see if you can find the Lion’s love! Participants will explore the deep power of faith and fantasy experience. Everyone in grades 6-12 is welcome to attend! Register: https://cvent.me/O77xnB
Volunteers Needed to Help with Free Tax Preparation
Volunteers are needed to offer free tax preparation to help working families and individuals and to serve as greeters. No previous experience is required and training is provided. Scheduling is flexible. Several informational sessions will be held both in person and virtually. For more information, including a link to sign up for these sessions, go to: https://www.uwcr.org/how-we-help/resources/money-in-your-pocket/
Episcopal Election Activators
Episcopalians interested in helping with voter engagement for the 2022 midterm elections are invited to participate in the Episcopal Election Activators program. Activators will meet regularly to develop and implement strategies, share stories, and build a network across the country to help increase voter turnout and encourage others to take on a greater role in the elections. To learn more and apply, go https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/office-government-relations/episcopal-election-activators/?mc_cid=1a54c45514&mc_eid=30e41dc07b
