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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: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. Collect for All Saints Day, p. 245, Book of Common Prayer
This Sunday we observe All Saints' Day. As I read the Collect we read every year on this observance, being knit together stood out for me.
I have done more crocheting than knitting, and have had hand-knit items given to me. I have watched sheep being sheared and then the wool cleaned and finally made into yarn. How amazing is the whole process. Then to take that long "string" and fashion it into something that seems to never wear out and is beautiful and warm and stays together, is a marvel.
Just so, we are like variegated yarn, each with our unique differences, that gets connected in ways that are hard to untangle. We are beautiful and warm and comforting. Hopefully we aren't too scratchy. Jesus Christ is what stitches us together and while we can explain some of this, there is also a mystery to it that we cannot explain.
And it is so hard when one of the pieces is not with us physically any longer. We remember those important and wonderful people this Sunday.
Blessings,
Rebecca+
Announcements
Today we observe All Saints Sunday.
Please place your photo or memento on the window sill.
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.
Next Sunday, 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, and Cookie.
The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 21 at the end of the church service.
Coffee Hour will follow.
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.
Help fill our community food pantry!
Items that seem to be taken first include canned pasta meals, soups, and macaroni and cheese. Vegetables don't seem to get taken. Also, please don't use this as an opportunity to clear out your pantry if at all possible.
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.
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
