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Let them praise his Name in the dance; *
let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp. Psalm 149:3
As you know, I recently visited Hawaii. Yes, it is our 50th state, so I was still in the United States. Yet, it is an island state with a 6-hour time difference and nearly 5,000 miles away, so the cultural influences and lifestyles are different.
There are language differences. You hear a lot of Aloha for hello and good-bye. It means so much more than that, though. It has to do with greeting each other closely - forehead to forehead and realizing we breathe in the same air. Mahalo means thank you and was frequently heard.
And then there is the music and dance. It surrounded us as part of the cruise. Small groups would greet us at the ports. In Honolulu, there was a stage performance of music and hula at the local big mall. On the ship, there was a performance of dance and music from various south pacific islands. I just loved the music and the dance.
There are so many ways to praise God. There are so many ways to praise God in dance. There are so many ways to praise God with music.
Let us joyously praise and worship God together.
Love,
Rebecca+
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Please include the following in your daily prayers.
Wendy, Jim, Tammy, Zoey, Vanessa, Terry, Quentin, Shirley, Bonnie, Frank, Alex, Jorden, Deago, Darryl, Karen, Kathy, Kierra, Jeannie, Trabajara, Jason, Johnny, Sophia and Emily.
Weekly Devotions Gatherings
We have decided to start meeting in person for some of our weekly devotions gatherings. Dates, times and places follow:
Thursday, September 14, Noon, Clubhouse Grille, Mifflintown
Wednesday, September 20, 9am, Zoom
Wednesday, September 27, Noon, Shine, Liverpool
Vestry Meeting, September 26, 1pm
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
The September items are: Canned Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes Flakes and Paper Plates.
Help fill our community food pantry!
Items that seem to be taken first include canned pasta meals, soups, and macaroni and cheese. Vegetables don't seem to get taken.
We are updating our military list for the prayers.
Please let Michele know if you have a name for the list – chnatss@pa.net or 717-567-6514.
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.
Tree Distribution Help Needed, Thursday, September 28.
Volunteers are needed to go to the distribution site in Duncannon to help tag and sort plants and transport them, tubes and stakes back to Nativity to finish tagging and sorting for those who have requested pick-up from the church. Please see Rebecca if you are able to help.
Help set up and staff our table at Canal Day, Saturday, October 7. Help is needed to get the materials, table and chairs to and from our location. Set up is 8am and take down is 3pm. Help is also needed to staff the table. Can be for an hour at a time. Let Rebecca know if you can help.
Join the leadership team for Nativity.
Positions open beginning January 1, 2024 are:
Vestry - 3 positions for 3-year terms from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026. Vestry meets 10 times a year via Zoom for 1 1/2 to 2 hours at a time convenient to the members.
Delegate and Alternate to 2024 Diocesan Convention - The convention is usually held in October on Friday night through Saturday. A business meeting is held via Zoom on Thursday evening prior. There are also 2 Convocation meetings, one in June and one in the fall prior to convention. If you are interested in any of these positions, see Wendy Day or Jill Hoover who are the nominating Committee.
Newport Downtown Revitalization Main Street Committee Clean Up Day, Saturday, September 16, 9am – 11am.
Meet in the square between Bitting's and Buffalo Brew. Some tools and gloves available or bring your own.
"Save the Date" for the 11/15 Witness/Rally Day at the Capitol
The next Saving Lives: Ending Gun Violence rally at the PA Capitol will be on Wednesday, November 15. To get involved or for more information, please contact The Rev. Jennifer Mattson, Committee Chair.
Save the Date - 2023 Join Hands Ministry BINGO, Saturday, October 21, The Dream at Bloomfield Stables, 2420 Cold Storage Road, New Bloomfield
Open to any interested donors who want to help support our mission. More information will be shared as the time gets closer– including: Prizes, Food, and Time!
Baked Goods Donations Needed for Join Hands BINGO Fundraiser
The baked good items would need to be delivered to Join Hands on Thursday, October 19 from 9am to 1pm OR delivered directly to the Dream Barn on Saturday, October 21 between 1pm and 3pm. If anyone is interested and intends to donate please let Rebecca or Michele know so we can pass the info along to Brooke at Join Hands. It will also be helpful to know if you plan to package items individually or if Join Hands will need supplies to separate them for individual sale.
Stars and Stripes Cornhole Tournament Benefitting the Newport Ambulance League, Saturday, September 16, Registration at 11am, Perry County Fairgrounds
2 player teams, $50 per team. Cash prizes. Raffles, 50/50, vendors and food and drink available for purchase. Contact Lisa Wyant at 717-275-5952 or visit Stars & Stripes Cornhole of Central Pa on FB.
Newport Farmer's Market, Sunday, September 24, parking lot at the Church of the Nativity, Today, noon - 3pm.
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, Weis, or Karn’s Stores or stop by the office. 5% of the cost of each card stays with the church and is used for outreach and mission projects.
Commons and Gardens Bags
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. We will be providing gift bags to the residents of the Commons and Gardens again this fall. In September, residents will receive apple juice, activity books and pens. In October, residents will receive lunch bags with candy.
2023–2024 Music by the River Concert Series. All performances are held in historic St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, 221 North Front Street, Harrisburg. To purchase tickets or become a sponsor, visit: https://musicbytheriver.org/
Saturday, September 30, 2023, 7pm, Charisse Baldoria – A Piano Dedication
Internationally acclaimed and multi award-winning Filipino-American pianist, Charisse Baldoria, dedicates the Cathedral’s recently restored Baldwin 9′ concert-grand piano with a programme of works inspired by islands in Southeast Asia and the Galapagos, including her own compositions. Tickets are $25 general seating and $5 for students.
Saturday, December 16, 2023, 7:30pm, A Cathedral Christmas
A combined mass choir of professional soloists and the St. Stephen’s Cathedral Choir perform Vivaldi’s famous “Gloria” alongside the romantic works of Dan Forrest and contemporary composers. A professional chamber orchestra will accompany the choir. This event will take place in the candlelit Nave of the Cathedral. This concert is free and our gift to the community.
