This Sunday, (November 3, 2024), at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen

This Sunday

The Rev. Linda Watkins presides and preaches at St. Stephen

Michele Neibert, Parish Administrator October 31, 2024
This Sunday, (November 3, 2024), at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen

Announcements

 
Today The Rev. Linda Watkins presides and preaches at St. Stephen.

 

Today observe All Saints Sunday.
Place a photo or memento of your loved ones in the window sills of the church.

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.


Please include the following in your daily prayers.
Wendy, Terry, Sue, Bob, Sue, Phil, Jim, Marie, Alice, Darwin, Charlene, Linda, Janie, David, Patti and Lynne.

 


Upcoming Convo and Devotions



We’ll honor our Veterans in the parish on November 10.
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 November 3.

 
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 2025 budget.

 

Vestry Meeting, Tuesday, November 26, 6pm, via Zoom.

 

Financial donations will be accepted for the college boxes and cards and gift cards we send to college students. Please put College Boxes in the memo line.


Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
November items are: Canned Meats, Foil and Plastic Wrap.

 

Help fill our community food pantry!
Items that seem to be taken first include canned pasta meals, soups, and macaroni and cheese.

 


Rejoice@Incarnation
Each month Incarnation UCC, 45 N. 4th Street, Newport, will host a musical guest. Concerts are Sundays and start at 2pm and last 60 – 90 minutes.
November 10 – Trinidad and Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra


Vestry Vitality Day, Saturday, November 16, 10am - 3:30pm, All Saints Episcopal Church, 310 Elm Avenue, Hershey, PA
All church leadership and vestry members are invited to this workshop day, sponsored by the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania. This day will provide resources and sessions that will assist in forming leadership to be a part of strong, knowledgeable vestries. The day's plenary session will include an overview of vestry and church polity and a special presentation by the Rev. Jay Sidebotham on vestry as spiritual leaders. To learn more and register, go to:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vestry-vitality-day-tickets-902682025237?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

 

Volunteers Needed to Help with Money in Your Pocket Free Tax Prep Program
Volunteers are needed to offer free tax preparation to help working families receive the federal and state tax credits they are eligible for. The service is offered through the Money in Your Pocket (MIYP) program, a community partnership led by United Way of the Capital Region that is committed to the economic stability of local families. No previous experience is required and training is provided. Volunteers are also needed to serve as greeters. For more info, contact Heidi Neuhaus at 717-724-4055 or hneuhaus@uwcr.org