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Come, let us sing to the Lord;
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation. Psalm 95:1
When I was at General Theological Seminary, we often sang Psalm 95 as part of sung Morning Prayer. Psalm 95 is known as the Venite. Venite is the latin word for "come." Psalms are known by their first word. Whenever I see Psalm 95, I want to sing it.
No doubt about it, Psalm 95 is one of great joy and thanksgiving. It is a song of praise. The Psalm reminds us of all of God's creation. It provides directions for how to approach our wonderful creator: with joy, singing, loud shouts, thanksgiving, bending of the knee, bowing, and kneeling.
It reminds us of our relationship with God. We are God's and God is our creator.
A metaphor used for us is one of sheep and like sheep, we sometimes go astray. We move away from the shepherd. We can lose our way. Yet, God is always there. We can always choose to return to God. In doing so, we come with great joy to the Rock of our Salvation.
Come, let us sing to the Lord!
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
All services will be available through Zoom online or by phone until further notice.
Katie Anderson from Four Diamonds joins us today at the end of the service via Zoom.
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, Elsie, Mary, Max, Crystal, Olivia, Nancy, Dan, Barb, Matthew, Lynne, Barry, Scot, Shirley, Russ and Darlene.
Newport Christmas Farmer’s Market, today, 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 today. Thank you for all the support provided.
Preparing to Become the Beloved Community Resources for Advent and Christmas
For the season of Advent, Journeying the Way of Love offers four sessions to be explored as we await the coming of Christ by moving through the first two chapters of the Gospel of Luke. Participants are encouraged to read and reflect on these passages in Luke throughout the season of Advent and “try on” the spiritual practices of the Way of Love. For more information and to download the Journeying the Way of Love Advent Calendar, visit: https://episcopalchurch.org/journeying-way-love
For more Christmas and Advent resources and to subscribe to the Advent Newsletter, visit:
https://episcopalchurch.org/advent-and-christmas-resources
Fourth season of The Way of Love with Bishop Michael Curry podcast begins with guest Archbishop Thabo Makgoba (TBC)
Season 4 of The Episcopal Church’s podcase The Way of Love with Bishop Michael Curry, is now available. In this episode, Bishop Curry talks with the Most Rev. Thabo Makgoba [TAH-boh Mac-GO-bah], Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town and Primate of Southern Africa. Archbishop Thabo’s life is punctuated with stories of hope and oppression, joy and anger, truth and reconciliation.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/y2vt2rtg
Showing Up for Each Other: Conversations with Episcopal Missionaries
The Episcopal Church Global Partnerships Office presents a new webinar series, Showing Up for Each Other: Conversations with Episcopal Missionaries, this November and December. Members of the Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) and Episcopal Volunteers in Mission (EVIM) will share stories and lessons they have learned through walking alongside partners across the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/y6hl6h2j
Good News On the Go brings you short (< 3 minute) sermons on the Sunday Lectionary readings.
Use them whenever and wherever you need the Good News: on the road, with those who are home-bound or when in a pinch! https://www.facebook.com/Good-News-on-the-Go-111449904037797?mc_cid=c2d9827f92&mc_eid=eca4b4b9f3
2020 Joy to the Burg TV Special with Christian Churches United
Join CCU at 10am on December 15 on ABC 27 for their first ever one-hour Joy To The Burg TV Special. Featuring interviews, songs and artists from the album Joy to the Burg 2020. Albums can be purchased at https://www.joytotheburg.com/. Also check out CCU’s The United In Love Variety Hour on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnkR1Cz3wNM
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!
If you would like gift cards, please mail a check to the church and note what store cards and amount you would like. We will mail you your gift cards. You could also have them mailed to an organization or person in need. Cards are available 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.
