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and your splendor to their children. Psalm 90:16
I have always loved when the leaves change around here. It's because there are so many hills and mountains. As I drive or walk through our area, I see such beautiful, diverse color. The days are cooler...at least less humidity. The air smells different. The nights are cool and often clear, so the stars are numerous. I certainly see the works and splendor of God.
And it seems like for as long as humans have inhabited this area, they have seen a similar change of the seasons...the works of God; and their children have seen the splendor of God.
Look around and enjoy the works and splendor of God.
Blessings as you finish your week!
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
Today our music will be provided by the group Keepin’ It Simple.
The group performs acoustic country and southern gospel music.
Today we take an additional offering for our Building Fund.
The money donated helps us pay down our mortgage and pay for major repairs.
A representative, Emily O’Haren, from the YWCA will join us at coffee hour today to talk about the services they provide in Perry County.
Daylight Savings Time ends at 2am, November 5.
Remember to turn your clocks back an hour before going to bed on Saturday, November 4.
Grow In Faith Together (G.I.F.T)
The next Godly Play Sunday will be November 12.
Parlor People, 11am—noon
Today, Law and Covenant led by Adam Britcher.
No Parlor People next week.
At Church of the Nativity
The November 5 service will be held at St. Stephen’s in Thompsontown.
Taize’ Tuesdays, 4pm. Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday, November 8, 6:30pm, Vestry Meeting
Sunday, November 12, 11am-Noon, Confirmation Class
Sunday, November 19, Annual Meeting
Men’s & Women’s Breakfast, Wednesdays, 9am.
Men meet at Espresso Yourself Café. Women meet at Bitting’s.
The choir practices Wednesdays at 10:15am.
Prayerfully consider what you will pledge to contribute to the ministry of The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen for 2018. All pledges should be turned in by today.
Loving God, you alone are the source of every good gift. We praise you for all your gifts to us, and we thank you for your generosity. Everything we have, and all that we are, comes from you. Help us to be grateful and responsible.
You have called us to follow your son, Jesus, without counting the cost. Send us your Holy Spirit to give us courage and wisdom to be faithful disciples.
We commit ourselves to being good stewards. Help us to be grateful, accountable,
generous, and willing to give back with increase. Help us to make stewardship a way of life.
We make this prayer through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. AMEN
Donations being accepted for new organ!
Vestry has approved expenditures up to $60,000. The sale of some Orrstown Bank Stock provided $35,500 towards this, leaving $24,000 to be raised. Envelopes are at the back of the church if you would like to defray the cost.
The Nominations Committee has recommended the following people to serve in various elected positions for The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen. Elections will be held at the annual meeting on Nov. 19.
Vestry – 3 year term
Jill Hoover
Gail Shull
Treasurer – 3-year term
Wendy Day
Delegate to 2018 Diocesan Convention – Bill Rohm
Alternate to 2018 Diocesan Convention – Lynne Mitchell
We thank Miguel Gonzales and Lynne Mitchell for their service on Vestry.
At Church of the Nativity
We’ll honor our Veterans in the parish on November 12.
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 5.
Transport Wheel Chair now available for people who need assistance. The chair is located outside the restroom in the parish house.
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.
Connect with us on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEpiscopalChurchOfTheNativityStStephen
Twitter: @ChnatssChurch https://twitter.com/ChnatssChurch
Instagram: https://instagram.com/chnatss/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thechurchofthen/
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMdhiksmcXv0kyz9M2uio6Q
From the Diocese
Celebration of new ministry for the Rev. John Harwood will be taking place on
November 1, 7pm at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Lewistown.
The Episcopal Church Women 113th Annual Gathering, November 4,
St. Andrew’s in the Valley, 4620 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg.
Registration is $15 and includes lunch. Registration and light refreshments begin at 9am. A form is posted in the undercroft for anyone who would like to pre-register or email Shirley Wagner at srw2052@centurylink.net by October 27 and pay at the door.
A Chapter of Integrity is forming in the Diocese.
Integrity works for full inclusion of people who are LGBT in the Episcopal Church. If you are interested in supporting their work, please let Rebecca know.
Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Join Hands Items of the Month –
Clothing (especially infant and toddler, hats, gloves, scarves, socks), toiletries, household cleaning supplies, blankets, quilts, towels, wash clothes. They are also currently in great need of diapers.
Music by the River performance “And did the World with Devils Swarm” Operetta by Hollis Thoms, Saturday, November 4, 7pm. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, Harrisburg.
Free admission.
Food Bank Donations are needed!
For a list of the items needed by the Food Bank, go to their website at
//www.perrycountyfoodbank.org/ and click on their wish list. Canned vegetables, fruit, nut butters and protein are always needed.
Honor or Remember a loved one or a special occasion with flowers on the altar!
Flowers help make our worship space more beautiful and remind us of the blossoming life we have in Christ. Please consider sponsoring the flowers in memory of a loved one, or to celebrate your thanksgivings. Flowers are $30. Let Michele know by email – chnatss@pa.net or phone,
717-567-6514.
