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Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord... From Collect for All Saints, Book of Common Prayer, p. 245
Today the stitchers meet in our parish hall. It is their monthly meeting where they knit and crochet items for others. It is amazing to see how a string of yarn becomes a hat or a scarf or a lap robe or a sweater. The string becomes knit together into something useful and beautiful and strong.
Likewise, when we join together as the parish of Nativity and St. Stephen, we transform from our individual selves, into something larger that is useful, beautiful and strong.
Many blessings to you this day.
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 November 10 & 17.
Saturday, November 9, 10am, prepare backdrop and costumes.
On November 10, Glenn Holliman leads on The High Tide of Legacy Denominations in Newport during Parlor People.
At Church of the Nativity
Today we take an additional offering for Caring for Nativity’s Neighbors Heating and Health.
Donations are sent to Join Hands, so people in our community have support for their needs.
Today we observe All Saints’ Day.
Please place your photo or memento of your loved ones in the window sills of the church.
We’ll honor our Veterans in the parish next Sunday.
If you’ve served in the military, please provide your name and branch of service to Michele at
717-567-6514 or chnatss@pa.net by today.
Next Sunday we’ll also observe Native American Heritage Month.
Next week members of Sonshine Ministries will join us at worship and talk with us at Coffee Hour.
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.
Michele will be on vacation Monday, November 11 – Friday, November 15.
Rebecca will be off Wednesday, November 27.
We will be celebrating the baptism of Teagan Jean Day on December 8 during the Bishop’s visit.
We’ll also celebrate baptism on January 12. Let Rebecca know if you or someone you know would like to be baptized on either of these days.
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
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.
Join Us For Breakfast!
Wednesdays at 9am. Women will meet at Bitting’s this week; Men meet at Espresso Yourself.
From the Diocese
Need help making decisions about caring for yourself or a loved one as you or they age? Family Group Decisionmaking is available to you!
You will be asked to gather a group of family and friends together to come up with a plan for how best to care for yourself or for a loved one. The sessions are free and conducted by Mary Grace Shearer, MSW, Executive Director of The Episcopal Home. To learn more or to schedule a session, please contact Mary Grace at 717-532-4612 or talk to Rebecca.
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.
Friends of Newport Mixer, Wednesday, November 6, 5:30-7:30pm, Landis House
What fun activities would you like to experience in Newport? Come out to our mixer and share your thoughts! Enjoy light refreshments, and bring your ideas of how we can foster recreation, culture and community in Newport and beyond. Learn more about Friends of Newport, our current activities like Board Game Night and Basketball Open Gym, possible future happenings, and how you can join the fun! Please park at the Weis Market. Let Rebecca know if you will attend.
YWCA Greater Harrisburg and Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence present Partnering to Address Domestic Violence, Thursday, November 7, 8:30am – 3pm, YWCA, 1101 Market Street, Harrisburg.
This training is for faith leaders (clergy and lay), domestic violence advocates, and anyone who is interested in understanding the importance of a faith-based responses to domestic violence. For more info or to register, contact Samantha at 717-238-7273 or skocher@ywcahbg.org
Christian Churches United Celebration Banquet, Thursday, November 7, 5:30pm, Best Western Premier, 800 East Park Drive, Hbg.
The 2019 United In Love banquet will feature a fun, interactive reception, silent auction, powerful testimonies of the impact of our programs, the music of local folk band Seasons, and a dynamic talk by Joseph Robinson, Jr. Tickets are $50.
12th Annual Ladies’ Night at Perry County Council of the Arts, Friday, November 8, 5 – 9pm.
Enjoy an evening of local shopping, pampering and mingling. Bring some friends, wear something Groovy (60s/70s) and have fun! Visit Ladies Night at Perry County Council of the Arts on FB to get a list of participating destinations or visit perrycountyarts.org or call 717-567-7023 for more details.
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).
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.
