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The heavens declare the glory of God, *
and the firmament shows his handiwork. Psalm 19:1
Every time I read this Psalm, I think of The Creation by Haydn and especially the piece The Heavens are Telling. I first learned this piece in high school choir. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTYJm5Ae0Xo
I believe where we live helps us know the how creation, especially the natural world, declares the glory of God. Right now, unfortunately, we see this in the storms and hurricanes. I was holding my breath this week as the creek next to the church climbed higher and higher. I've frequently checked the government site that shows the Juniata River water levels for Newport.
As we get into the fall season, we are fortunate to see the beautiful displays of color all around us. This area where we live is so beautiful and driving and seeing the colorful mountains of fall is a joy.
If the heavens and earth so declare God's work, are we doing the same? That's what the Psalmist wants us to consider. If creation can do it, so can we.
Blessings as you finish your week!
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
G.I.F.T.
Growing in Faith Together
There will be no Godly Play today.
September 23 will be Godly Play.
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Today, Anne Chappelka leads a presentation on The Ethics of Nonprofit (especially church, school and hospital)
tax exemption.
Next week will be a discussion on Why is Biblical Archaeology important? led by Rebecca.
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At Church of the Nativity
Today we observe Latina/Latino Heritage Month.
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Next Sunday, we will have the dedication of the organ.
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Gail Shull will participate in a Heart Walk on September 22.
If anyone wishes to donate online, visit:
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?team_id=420126&pg=team&fr_id=3560&et=9Dan4ao4arX9aZdoEC0paw
You may also donate by check or cash to Gail.
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Thursday, October 4, 11am - 1pm, Honaman House, Lunch and Fall Craft
Let Lynne, Darlene, Sue or Wendy know if you would like to help.
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Taize’ Tuesdays, 4:45pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
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Upcoming Meetings
Thursday, September 20, 7 -10pm, Friends of Newport Game Night
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Join Us For Breakfast! Wednesdays at 9am.
Women will meet at Bitting’s this week; Men meet at Espresso Yourself.
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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.
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Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Join Hands Ministry is now on Amazon Smile!
Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com.
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Labyrinth Walk for Peace, International Day of Peace, Friday, September 21, 10am – 7pm, New Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 100 West Main Street
Please accept the invitation to join others around the globe in creating a wave of meditating, reflecting and praying for peace within ourselves, our community and for all the people around the world.
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History Comes Alive, Trinity Christian Church, Sunday, September 30, 1pm or 3:30pm.
Tickets $10 in advance or $12 at the door for non members of Historical Society of Perry County. Tickets available at Carpetbagger Collectibles, Bloomfield Pharmacy or West Perry Pharmacy.
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Electronic Common Prayer - eCP 2.0 offers the most commonly used worship services and devotional content of the BCP along with the full lectionary texts in one app.
Available on both iOS and Android devices, the eCP app offers the content of the Book of Common Prayer in a convenient mobile format. Highlights include: Simple menu navigation, with an intuitive user interface, an interactive calendar with complete access to Years A, B, & C of the RCL for Sundays and Holy Days, the Daily Office and Lesser Feasts and Fasts lectionary texts in the NRSV, most commonly used services from the 1979 BCP, fully hyperlinked to lessons, Collects of the Day, and Psalms and fully searchable content through March 31st, 2020. For more info, visit: https://www.churchpublishing.org/products/electroniccommonprayerecp20
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GRANDS Monthly Meetings, beginning Tuesday, October 2, 6-7pm, YWCA Carlisle, 301 G Street
Confidential support group for grandparents, aunts, uncles or other family members raising children due to family crisis situation. Childcare is provided. Reservations are encouraged. Call 717-243-3818 for more info.
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Christian Churches United 2018 Celebration Banquet, Tuesday, November 13, 5:30pm, Best Western Premier,
800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg
Special Guest Tony Campolo will speak. See Rebecca if you’d like tickets.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry of Newport meets the last Thursday of the month, 10am.
Bring your projects and also learn how to knit or crochet.
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From the Diocese
Bishop Out of the Box, Wednesday, September 19, 2 – 5pm, Riverfront Park, Harrisburg.
Join Bishop Scanlan and the Rev. Canon Dan Morrow at an Agape Love Feast.
What is an Agape Love Feast, you ask?
Join us to find out!
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Outreach Day to Help Stop Human Trafficking, Saturday, October 13, 9:30am, St. Andrew’s in the Valley, 4620 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg.
Theresa Flores will present a training on how to distribute soap and materials to hotels from 10-11am, followed by team sign up, 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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