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First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings should be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Debates about the monarchy and kings and queens have been in the news recently with the death of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth. While it may seem odd since the history of our country is that we broke away from England and did not want a monarch, we as Episcopalians are still tied to the monarch of England through the Anglican Communion.
Liturgists for our church have taken these words from 1 Timothy to heart. While we do not necessarily pray for the King or monarch, we do pray for our leaders. It is always a great time to pray for our leaders - for Mayors, Supervisors, Borough Council members, state representatives and Senators, governor, judges, United States Representatives and Senators, President and all in positions of leadership.
Love,
Rebecca+
Announcements
Today we observe Latina/Latino Heritage Month.
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
Wendy, Jim, Marie, Tammy, Wendy, Carolyn, Desi, Salina, Sue, Stephanie, Charles, Harvey, Kierra, Tootser, Michael, Jason, Ann, Josh and Father Warne.
Prayerfully consider what you estimate you will contribute to the ministry of The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen for 2023. All estimates should be turned in by October 2.
After the service the Program and Mission Committee will be preparing gift bags for the residents of the Commons and Gardens.
Send monetary donations for this project to the church marked Commons and Gardens.
Lunch at Haldeman Park, Thompsontown, Wednesday, September 21, 11:30am.
Vestry Meeting, Tuesday, September 27, 1pm, Zoom
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
We will be collecting one specific item each month for the Food Bank. This month we will be collecting Cleaning Products.
It is Emergency Preparedness Month
For information on preparing your home or car for emergencies, go to ready.gov.
Friends of Newport Farmer's Market, parking lot at the Church of the Nativity, noon - 3pm, September 25.
Stitchers meet September 29, 10-11am, Nativity undercroft.
Love God, Love Neighbor: Advocacy in Action virtual advocacy training, September 21, 12 – 5pm offered by The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations and Episcopal Migration Ministries.
This training is designed for those interested in gaining advocacy skills and messaging tools in the immigration space. We hope all participants will take the opportunity to advocate to members of Congress about protections for refugees, asylum seekers, and all migrants. Go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMucemgqzMoHNVHcuZWBSdVbNIgSuPjGomn?mc_cid=b457ff6ab6&mc_eid=9844f11357 to register.
Join Hands Ministry 2022 Silent Online Auction, September 23 – 26.
All funds will go to Join Hands’ need for a roof repair. Check their FB for more info.
Canal Day and Animal Blessing, Saturday, October 1, 9am – 2pm
We will have a table at Canal Day in Newport Square. If you are able to help, please let Rebecca know. Rebecca will bless animals at the table. Bring your pet, or a photo to receive the blessing.
Estamos Unidos Latino Gala-Night, Saturday, October 8, 5:30 pm, Best Western Premier Hotel, Harrisburg “Embracing and Upholding Our Hispanic/Latino Roots as Our Community Blooms!” fundraising event to provide scholarships to Latino students. Reserve your paid tickets through the Estamos Unidos de Pennsylvania Facebook page.
The PA Council of Churches present “Christianity in America: Sacred or Supremacist?”, Thursday, October 6, 11:30am, Colonial Park United Church of Christ, 5000 Devonshire Road, Harrisburg.
The keynote is Dr. Robert P. Jones, President and founder of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the author of White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity. A registration page will be available soon at www.pachurches.org. For more info, contact Rev. Sandra Strauss at s.strauss@pachurches.org or Sarah Filizzi at AdminAssist@pachurches.org.
Pints for Polio, Thursday, October 13, 5 – 8pm, Lindgren Craft Brewery, 5 N. Market Street, Duncannon
All donations and other proceeds go to Rotary International’s Polio Plus Foundation. $5 cover, 50/50 raffle. For info call 717-839-1434 or email jairec@aol.com
The Great EpisGOpal Race, in partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries, October 14 - October 23
Join in the third annual Great EpisGOpal Race virtual race to support the 2022 UTO Ingathering and Episcopal Migration Ministries. Anytime between October 14 – 23, choose your preferred mode and distance and race to raise money for EMM’s Neighbor to Neighbor and UTO’s 2023 grant cycle, focused on the worldwide incarceration crisis. You can bike a 10K, run a half marathon, or skate a mile—the options are limitless. Let’s race together in gratitude! For more info and to register, go to: https://unitedthankoffering.com/race/
Citizens Fire Company #1, 100th Anniversary Commemorative Crock, designed by Jim and Sue Hetrick, Clay Friends Studio, Price $65
Make checks payable to Newport Fire Company and remit order and payment to: Wendy Welfley, Fundraising Co-Chair, 475 Perry Street, Newport, PA 17074. Questions can be directed to Wendy at (717) 567-7473. Delivery will be within 8-10 weeks of order.
PA Prays, today, Episcopal Cathedrals in Pennsylvania host services to pray and work for an end to gun violence
Join us online or in-person as the five Episcopal Cathedrals across our Commonwealth spend the day focusing on healing our nation from gun violence. A listing of different services in the five locations and the times of each service is listed on the diocesan website. Join us in this unified effort of action, advocacy and prayer. For more information, visit https://diocesecpa.org/pa-prays/
