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Sing to the Lord a new song; *
sing to the Lord, all the whole earth. Psalm 96:1
I think Fall is my favorite time of year. Crossing the Clark's Ferry Bridge going East into Harrisburg is an amazing sight. First of all, the Susquehanna River is beautiful and then there is a mountain of colorful foliage right in front of you. It's like the whole earth is singing to God.
We also, I think, sing to God, when we are fully our God-created selves. Just like we love to see the different colors of the changing leaves in the fall, we marvel at the diversity amongst each other. We are not all the same and together we create such a beautiful and wondrous song to God.
I hope you have a chance to enjoy the beauty all around us.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
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.
Parlor People will meet in person in the sanctuary and via Zoom through November 1 and discuss the topics in the Democracy Values & the 2020 Election: A Reflection Guide for Faith Communities.
Today, Restorative and Racial Justice led by Rev. Rebecca. Next week a discussion on Made in the Image of God: Respecting the Dignity of LGBTQ People led by Rebecca.
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
Wendy, Megan, David, Margo, Raymond, Alicia, Dana, 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 Max, Fred, Olivia, Nancy, Elsie and Crystal.
Halloween Candy donations needed for gift bags at the Commons and Gardens.
Candy or monetary donations to purchase candy may be dropped off at the church by today.
The State of Hate in Pennsylvania, Awareness, Response and Prevention of Hate Crimes, Bias Incidents and Extremist Activity, Thursday, October 29, 5:30 – 6:30pm via Zoom.
Presenters: Anti-Defamation League - Robin Burstein, Senior Associate Regional Director, ADL Philadelphia PA Office of the Attorney General, Civil Rights Enforcement Section - Corbett Anderson, Chief Deputy Attorney General PA Human Relations Commission - Chad Lassiter, Executive Director. To register, visit: https://adl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvcu-orzMoHdfXd91iuMZVVWIospURe0rr
We observe All Saints Day on Nov. 1.
Bring a photo or memento of your loved ones you would like to remember on that Sunday. We will place these objects in the window sills of the church. Also, let Michele know at chnatss@pa.net the names of loved ones you would like remembered on that day.
The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 15 at the end of the church service.
We will vote on the 2021 budget, as well as elect leadership for 2021. The following have been nominated:
3-year terms ending December 2023
Jill Hoover
Mary Price
Bill Rohm
2-year term ending December 2022
Darlene Amsler
1-year term ending December 2021
Wendy Day
Treasurer: Seeking candidates.
Delegate to 2021 and Alternate Delegate to Diocesan Convention: Volunteers Needed
Farmer’s Market Coming to Newport, October 25 & November 22, Noon – 4pm
Monthly farmer’s market adjacent to our parking lot. There will be up to ten vendors. The market is sponsored by Friends of Newport.
We invite you to join Bishop Scanlan (and staff) for the October Bishop Out of the Box event.
You will have the chance to join the Bishop and various staff members on four dates in October for informal conversations on Zoom and Facebook. To sign up to participate on Zoom, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc55vOHltMQ2fz642xcWiOmDanKep6FPpzOsVC4CUgYZrnG7Q/viewform
To join via Facebook, go to: https://www.facebook.com/diocpa/
Perry County Council of the Arts Local Treasures Online Fundraising Auction, October 20 – 27
Guests will be able to view and bid on an array of local art, handcrafted items, antiques, gift baskets and more – all donated by our generous sponsors, artists, members and supporters. To make a donation, contact Jasmine Colbert at jasmine@perrycountyarts.org or 717-567-3120. To view auction items, visit the PCCA’s event page
https://www.facebook.com/events/331252551558414?active_tab=about
CCU’s United in Love Variety Hour, Tuesday, November 10, 7pm-8pm
The United In Love Variety Hour, 8:15-9pm
The After Show Via Zoom including Q&A with Dr. Drew Hart, giveaways and more.
Visit: https://www.ccuhbg.org/united-in-love-variety-hour/united-in-love-variety-hour.html
to learn more on joining in or contact Steve Schwartz at (717) 230-9550 or sschwartz@ccuhbg.org for questions.
Join Hands in need of the following toiletries: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash (we have plenty of soap!!), detergent, dish soap, feminine products.
They are also very low on sheets in all sizes ranging from twin to queen.
Any donations in these areas would be greatly appreciated.
Also, Join Hands will take gently used coats in all sizes, but they do put adult clothing in their community aid bin.
