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But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it, 2 Timothy 3:14
From whom did you learn about faith? So many people taught me about faith from church leaders to church members to family to friends.
There was Mrs. Hessenberger, whom we called Mrs. Hessie. She was a church member who loved young people. She and her husband had never had children. As she aged, the youth group at church would go visit her on a regular basis. She had a prayer room in her home. She gave each one of us a prayer card with her favorite prayer on it. I remember her as joyous and always delighted to see us. I still have an Asian brass octagonal container that was filled with pennies when she gave it to me. And I have a black and white photo of her as a very young woman. It's in my bedroom where I can see her wonderful smile every day.
Mrs. Hessie made sure youth in the church could easily go to church camp in the summer and left money from her estate to help with that. She and her husband sponsored the candles for the Christmas Eve Candlelight service and they made sure the tradition would continue by a generous gift to the church.
This Sunday we receive all of the pledges and bless all of them. Our commitment to God and to this community of Nativity and St. Stephen helps us continue in the faith and help others continue in the faith, not only right now, but well into the future.
Blessings as you finish your week.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
G.I.F.T.: Growing in Faith Together
Godly Play is today and October 27.
Rehearsals for the Christmas Pageant will be after church on these Sundays.
Today, Rebecca leads a discussion on The Way of Love: Turn.
Next week, Jane Hoover leads a discussion on The Other.
At Church of the Nativity
Today we take an additional offering for the United Thank Offering Ingathering.
Today we will have the blessing of the pledges.
Next week Rebecca will be on vacation.
Canon Bob Schiesler will be presiding and preaching.
We observe All Saints Sunday at St. Stephen's on November 3.
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 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
Thursday, October 24, 2 – 4pm, Clergy Council
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.
Kay Cramer has letters to sign in support of the carbon fee and dividend proposal described in the insert.
Food Bank Donations are needed!
For a list of the items needed by the Food Bank, go to their website at http://www.perrycountyfoodbank.org/ and click on their wish list. Canned vegetables, fruit, nut butters and protein are always needed.
Help People in Need when you buy your Groceries!
See Gail Shull or Pat Szabo to purchase cards in various amounts to use at Giant, Mutzabaugh's, or Weis Stores. 5% of the cost of each card stays with the church and is used for outreach and mission projects.
From the Diocese
Author Appearance & Book Talk, Tues., Oct. 22, 6 – 8pm, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral.
Author Peter Jarrett-Schell will talk about his book Seeing My Skin: (A Story of Wrestling With Whiteness). Free to the public. Email swatson@ststep.org for more info.
The Stevenson School for Ministry Learning Weekend, “How to Pray about the broken places of our world”, Friday, October 25 & Saturday, October 26, Saint Cyril Spiritual Center, Danville, PA.
Keynote speaker is The Rev. Allison St. Louis. Register at bit.ly/SSFMOCT. $175 for full weekend or $75 for one day. Contact the Very Rev. Robyn Szoke at 717-236-5959x1112 or rszoke@diocesecpa.org for more info.
The Episcopal Church Women’s 115th Annual Gathering, Saturday, November 2, St. John’s Episcopal Church,
1A N. Hanover Street, Carlisle.
“Dream a New Dream” at this dream building session to imagine a more relevant and contemporary organization for the women of the diocese. There is no fee, but pre-registration is needed. Email srw2052@gmail.com for more information or register at http://www.cvent.com/d/vyqbby.
The Episcopal and Anglican churches along our southern border are helping shelter families who have been approved by the United States Government to seek asylum.
These families and individuals are awaiting their Asylum court dates. Right now, monetary donations are needed, because once families pass the first part of the asylum process, they are being sent to Mexico to await their court date. Monetary donations are the easiest way to help those churches shelter these individuals and families. Donations can be sent to: Diocese of the Rio Grande, 6400 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque NM 87120
Online donations at their website: www.dioceserg.org
Community Events and Opportunities for Service
PCCA BOOS & BREWS, Saturday, Oct. 26, 6-10pm, River Bend Hop Farm & Brewery, 1800 Lower Bailey Road, Newport.
A Halloween Bash with Costume Contest, Music, Karaoke, Local Brews, Great Food and More! Order tickets at
http://www.perrycountyarts.org/community-events/boosandbrews/
Would you like to participate in a study of the local dialects of English in Central PA?
To participate, you must be at least 18 years old and a native of Central PA. Participation involves a time commitment of at least 1 hour for an interview and language experiment. A researcher will meet you at the Penn State campus, your home, or a convenient location nearby. To learn more about this study, contact Frances Blanchette, 814-863-7392 or fkb1@psu.edu
The Historical Society of Perry County’s 96th Anniversary Dinner, Saturday, November 2, 6pm, Newport Fire Hall, 301 Mulberry Street
Presentation of the annual Silas Wright and Heritage Awards, Perry County History Trivia Face Off, Takeaway Sale and Live Auction by Representative Mark Keller. $30 for non-members, $25 for annual/life member. RSVP by October 22 HSofPC@gmail.com or 717-582-3588.
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.
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.
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.
