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As for me, I will live with integrity; *
redeem me, O Lord, and have pity on me. Psalm 26:11
What does it mean to live with integrity? The dictionary definitions all involve being honest, truthful and following moral and ethical rules, whether anyone is watching or not.
Living with integrity is what we are expected to do if we live a Godly life. Our morals and ethics are guided by justice, especially espoused in the Hebrew Bible, as well as, the teachings of Jesus Christ, with love at the center.
What does justice look like in this culture where the accumulation of things is so pervasive? We consider this question as we approach our annual season of exploring stewardship. Our guest preacher and Parlor People presenter, JD Stillwater, gave compelling, scientific explanations for how our possessions are not ours. We are just trustees and stewards of them during our brief time on this earth.
What does it mean to live with integrity as we review "our possessions" and consider how to be generous in our giving?
Many blessings as you finish your week.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
G.I.F.T.: Growing in Faith Together
Godly Play will be October 14, 21 and 28.
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Today, Jane Hoover leads a discussion at Parlor People: Are Humans Really Special?
Next week, Bucket List led by Bill Rohm.
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At Church of the Nativity
Today we install Shannon Burns as Eucharistic Minister.
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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.
Today we take an additional Flower Offering.
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Next Sunday we observe Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
If you have a name you’d like to place on the remembrance list, please let Michele know, chnatss@pa.net or 717-567-6514.
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Prayerfully consider what you will pledge to contribute to the ministry of The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen for 2019.
All pledges should be turned in by October 28.
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We will be celebrating baptism on November 4.
Let Rebecca know if you or someone you know would like to be baptized on this day.
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We are starting our prayer list over again.
If you have a name you’d like for the list, let Michele know at 717-567-6514 or chnatss@pa.net.
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Taize’ Tuesdays, 4:45pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
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Join Us For Breakfast! Wednesdays at 9am.
Women will meet at Newport Family Restaurant this week; Men meet at Espresso Yourself.
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Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday, October 10, 6:30pm, Vestry
Thursday, October 11, 7pm–10pm, Friends of Newport Game Night
Saturday, October 13, 9:30am – 12:30pm, Eliminating Racism Task Group
Thursday, October 25, 2-4pm, Clergy Council
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Bus Trip to Christmas Wonderland, Saturday, December 8.
Join the residents of the Episcopal Commons at a Christmas show and dinner at Cracker Barrel. Bus leaves at 12:45pm and will arrive back in Newport at approx. 8pm. Cost is $40 bus transportation; $15 per adult and $10 (ages 5-18) if you’d like to drive yourself. Please see Rebecca by October 14 if you’d like to go.
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Community Events and Opportunities for Service
United Way of the Capital Region is seeking volunteers for their Money in Your Pocket program.
The program offers free tax preparation to help working families receive federal and state credits they are eligible for. No previous experience is required, training is provided. Greeters are needed also. For more information, contact Heidi Neuhaus, 717-724-4055 or hneuhaus@uwcr.org
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2nd Annual Pints for Polio, Thurs., Oct. 11, 5-8pm, River Bend Brewery, 1800 Lower Bailey Road, Newport.
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Perry County, $5 Donation. All donations and a percentage of food and beverage sales will be donated to Rotary International’s Polio Plus foundation. For more info and to RSVP call or text 717-839-1434.
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David Hurd Recital and Lecture/Workshop, Thursday, October 17, 7:30pm, Recital and Friday, October 19, 12pm, Lecture/Workshop, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1A N. Hanover Street, Carlisle.
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From the Diocese
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Outreach Day to Help Stop Human Trafficking, Sat., Oct. 13, 9:30am, St. Andrew’s in the Valley, 4620 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg.
Theresa Flores will present on how to distribute soap and materials to hotels from 10-11am, followed by assembly of packets, lunch and hotel / truck stop visits. To register, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cathy-rippeon-daughters-of-glory-the-order-of-the-daughters-of-the-king-17493666434
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The Stevenson School For Ministry "Becoming Beloved Community", Tuesday evenings, 7pm, beginning October 9 through December 11.
Using the framework of the Episcopal Church’s “Becoming Beloved Community” this course on antiracism will lead participants through four pillars rooted in the Baptismal Covenant; Telling the Truth about the Church and Race; Proclaiming the Dream of Beloved Community; Practicing the Way of Love; and Repairing the Breach in Society and Institutions. The course is designed to provide current and future leaders of the church with the knowledge and background to combat the sin of racism, particularly focusing on dismantling systemic racism within and outside of the institution of the Church.
This course comes in five or 10 week online modules. Instructors: Kevin Barron and Marion Schwartz
No cost. Register at: https://diocesecpa.org/register/
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Intersections: Interfaith Community Conversation about Faith, Justice, and Mercy. What Does the Almighty Require of Us?, Sunday, October 21, 2-4pm, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, 221 N. Front Street, Harrisburg.
How do people of historic Abrahamic faith traditions make decisions that govern our public life? Are there intersections across traditions in the understanding of divine justice the call for mercy, and human responsibility? Reception to follow.
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