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So teach us to number our days *
that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. Psalm 90:12
Our Psalm this week reminds us that our time on this earth when measure with eternity, is very short. Most of us do not like to think about our mortality. We easily make plans for tomorrow or next week or even next year. Sometimes we have an experience that reminds us of our mortality. We find it challenging.
Yet, our Psalm reminds us that we need to be ever mindful of our mortality. As many wise teachers have asked, how would we live if we were continually aware that we are dying? What would we do differently?
Our Psalmist says that when we live with our mortality in mind, our hearts are applied to wisdom. In other words, we do things differently. We are wiser.
We are challenged to live in this way. It is hard to talk about death in our culture. Our church community is a source of strength because we share a common faith. May we support each other in numbering "our days that we may apply our hearts to wisdom."
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
Today is the Annual Meeting at the end of the church service. Here is the final Annual Report for 2020: /digital_faith/documents/3285024
We will vote on the 2021 budget, as well as elect leadership for 2021. The following have been nominated:
3-year terms ending December 2023
Jill Hoover
Mary Price
Bill Rohm
2-year term ending December 2022
Darlene Amsler
1-year term ending December 2021
Wendy Day
Treasurer: Rebecca Gephart-Crup
Delegate to 2021 Diocesan Convention:
Miguel Gonzales
Alternate Delegate: Bill Rohm
Rebecca can bring communion to you.
Please be in touch with her at 717-567-6514 or 717-433-1556 and she can arrange a time and talk how to do this safely.
Please include the following in your daily prayers. Wendy, Megan, David, Margo, Raymond, Tootser, Sue, Mike, Colton, Ben, Serena, Scott, Marcia, Jennifer, Brenda, Sean, Amanda, David, Meeta, Jim, Danielle, Anthony, Lois, Dan, the Van Orden family, Ginger, Van, James, Michelle, Frank, Rhonda, Donna, Erin, Paul, Thomas, Linda, Jake, Rich, Lesley, Luis, Martin, Matilda, Evelyn Max, Olivia, Nancy, Elsie, Crystal, Dan, Barb, Matthew, Scot and Lynne.
Newport Christmas Farmer’s Market, Sunday, November 22, noon – 3pm
Friends of Newport has organized a Christmas Farmer’s Market in the parking lot and yard behind the parking lot at Nativity. In addition to produce vendors, there will be artisans and craftspeople. Bootlleg Creamery will also have half gallons of ice cream – vanilla, chocolate, apple pie and pumpkin, in addition to cones and cups.
Join Hands Christmas Gifts should be delivered to the church by November 22.
Thank you for all the support provided.
Join Hands in need of the following toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, body wash (we have plenty of soap!!), detergent, dish soap, feminine products.
They are also very low on sheets in all sizes ranging from twin to queen and will take gently used coats in all sizes, but they do put adult clothing in their community aid bin.
The Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Network (PAIRWN) is seeking volunteers who would like to work with immigrant and refugee students in Harrisburg area schools through our Family Advocacy Project’s Homework Help Program.
Volunteers will provide homework assistance and tutoring to immigrant and refugee students who are struggling to keep up in the virtual classroom setting. Every Wednesday, in partnership with John Harris High School’s social worker and ESL teachers, students and volunteers will meet in Zoom classrooms for an hour or two for the tutoring. All State clearances are required. If you are interested in learning more about the program, please contact Carolyn Joy Patterson, PAIRWN Board President, at 717-736-3600 or cpatterson@diocesecpa.org.
The Juniata County Library Offers Online Resources
You can download the Libby App to connect to library resources, borrow a wi-fi mobile hotspot, unlimited checkouts for books, magazines, books on CD, and more. For more information, visit www.juniatalibrary.org or call 717-436-6378.
Food Bank Donations are needed!
For a list of the items needed by the Food Bank, go to their website at http://www.perrycountyfoodbank.org/ and click on their wish list. Canned vegetables, fruit, nut butters and protein are always needed.
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.
