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Satisfy us by your loving-kindness in the morning; *
so shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life. Psalm 90:14
When I've visited some churches that are predominantly African-American, I'd hear people thank God for waking them up that morning. A member of our parish who is 80 years old says something like waking up each morning is a pleasant surprise. How easily we take for granted that we will wake up in the morning.
The Psalm this Sunday acknowledges the loving-kindness of God each morning. This daily loving-kindness of God provides joy and gladness for us.
Yes, sometimes facing the morning is difficult. We face many challenges and sometimes life is difficult. Sometimes we are not grateful for the morning or the day before us. Joy and gladness seem to elude us.
Hopefully remembering how much we are loved can bring some comfort and guidance. Hopefully knowing our parish is there for us and with us lessens the aloneness we may feel.
I found this song by Bruce Hedrick, "He Woke Me Up This Morning." Here are some of the words
I said He woke me up this mornin’; started me on my way
It don’t matter what the day brings. I go in Jesus name
He Woke Me Up This Morning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AaDS2EpcEc
May you wake up each day reminded that you go in Jesus name.
Blessings,
Rebecca+
Announcements
Next week we take an additional offering for the United Thank Offering Ingathering.
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 and Karen.
Join Hands Christmas
Let Darlene Amsler, darleneamsler@gmail.com or Michele, chnatss@pa.net, know if you are willing to donate money or shop for a child for Christmas. They would appreciate knowing how much money you would like to donate and/or how many children you would like to shop for.
Graveside service for Jean Tuzinski, Sunday, October 17, 2pm, cemetery at their farm, 74 Thompson Lane, Millerstown. Bring a chair if you'd like to sit. If it is raining, then the service will be October 24.
Lunch Gathering, Thursday, October 21, Noon, at Nativity.
Bring your lunch and a chair. If the weather is cold, we’ll be indoors.
Perry County Bicentennial Celebration, Sunday, October 24, Noon – 5pm, Lynn Sheaffer Dum Memorial Park, 2608 Shermans Valley Rd, Elliottsburg
The celebration will include the dedication of the Bicentennial Plaza along with other programs. Food trucks will be in attendance as well.
Tuesday, October 26, 1pm, Vestry Meeting
The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 21 at the end of the church service.
A pot-luck lunch will follow.
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.
We observe All Saints Sunday at St. Stephen's on November 7.
Bring a photo or memento of your loved ones you would like to remember on that Sunday. Also, let Michele know at chnatss@pa.net the names of loved ones you would like remembered on that day.
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
We will be collecting one specific item each month for the Food Bank. The item for the month of October is canned pasta.
If you’d like to make a donation for the Commons and Gardens bags, please write a check to the church and put Commons / Gardens in the memo line.
In November, each resident will receive an Advent calendar and spiced cider mix with info on how to attend church.
Native Voices: A Response to The Episcopal Church’s History with Indian Boarding Schools, October 11, 5 - 6:30pm
Join this live-streamed webinar for a panel discussion with Indigenous Episcopalians as they respond to a statement on Indigenous boarding schools issued by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and House of Deputies President Gay Jennings. Register at: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/indigenousministries/native-voices-a-response-to-the-episcopal-churchs-history-with-indian-boarding-schools/
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 Convention will meet on Thursday, October 14, 6-9pm.
You can watch the convention on live on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/diocpa. You do not need Facebook to watch the livestream. You can also watch later on the Diocesan YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmxde5TwXSX-gJReRJj5Aw
Rebecca and Miguel Gonzales will be attending as our Delegates.
De-Colonizing Christ Visual Arts Exhibit, Riverfront Gallery, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, 221 North Front Street, Harrisburg, Sundays through December 19, 12 – 3pm, free admission.
The exhibit presents 28 original works of visual art, which all present Jesus of Nazareth as a man who is not European. As part of our ongoing work toward dismantling racist systems and working toward racial justice, the Cathedral has envisioned this exhibit as an opportunity to consider Christ through images western Christian churches do not experience very often.
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
The Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Network (PAIRWN) is seeking volunteers to work with immigrant and refugee students in Harrisburg area schools.
Provide homework assistance, one-on-one interpretation and assist with setting up and running workshops Bi-lingual volunteers are especially welcomed. If you are interested in learning more about the program, please contact Carolyn Joy Patterson, PAIRWN Program Committee Chair, at 717-736-3600 or cpatterson@diocesecpa.org
