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Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Collect for Proper 20, p. 234, Book of Common Prayer
I barely read this Collect. I just saw the first piece, "Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things...." There is so much to feel anxious about, isn't there? Should we wear our masks or shouldn't we? Will the place we want to go be safe and follow protocols regarding the Covid-19 virus? Will our families be okay, not only physically, but also financially.
Anxiety is no joke! It is real and definitely affects our health. There are so many ways that we need to consider to address our anxiety, because our anxiety can almost paralyze us and make it hard for us to live in peace. Constant anxiety affects our bodies, too. There are wonderful medications and therapies that can help.
In addition to these wonderful options of medication and therapy, we can add prayer. Prayer not to be anxious. Reminders that God is in charge. Also, hopefully, knowing you are part of this parish helps. We have a living, breathing support system of people who love and care for us.
My prayer is that you not be anxious about earthly things, but love things heavenly.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
Next Sunday we observe Latina/Latino Heritage Month.
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
The Rev. Joe Mitchell, Scot, Matthew, Meta, Jim, Tootser, Jacob, Stephanie, Chris, Wendy, Deb, Scott, Laura, Jai, Nelson, Sue, Zach, Julie, Charles, Jill, Karrie, Father Bill Warne, Charles, Jane, Jamey, Wendy, Daris, Julie, Canon Bob Schiesler, Jane, Anthony, Rev. Carla Christopher, Mary, Gary, Jerry, Shelby, Joan, Wynter Sage, Russ, Toni, Blair, Henry, Laura, Bishop-Elect Paula Clark and Andrew.
Prayerfully consider what you will pledge to contribute to the ministry of The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen for 2022.
All pledges should be turned in by October 3.
Route 34 Road Closure, September 17 – 19
Route 34 will be closed from Little Buffalo Road to Hickory Ridge Road. Alternate routes would be State Park Road (across from the historical society) to Little Buffalo Road out to 34 or Cold Storage Road to Little Buffalo Road and out to 34.
Lunch Gathering, Tuesday, September 21, Noon, Haldeman Park (next to the deli in Thompsontown) Bring your lunch and a chair.
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.
Wednesday, September 22, 1pm, Vestry Meeting
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
We will be collecting one specific item each month for the Food Bank. The item for the month of September is Peanut Butter and Jelly.
Memorial Booklet for Jean Tuzinski
A memorial booklet is being created for Jean Tuzinski. If you would like to share a short paragraph about Jean, how you met, something sweet or funny, a nice memory, etc., please email to Molly@MollyT.com by October 1.
Graveside service for Jean Tuzinski, Sunday, October 17, 2pm, cemetery at their farm, 74 Thompson Lane
Millerstown.
Bring a chair if you'd like to sit. If it is raining, then the service will be October 24.
Friends of Newport Farmer's Market, Church of the Nativity, noon - 3pm, September 26, October 31, & November 21.
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. Also, please don't use this as an opportunity to clear out your pantry if at all possible.
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.
In September, each resident will receive an apple, activity book and pen.
Help Episcopal Relief & Development provide communities in Haiti with essential supplies and resources
Your generous gift can provide assistance to help people in the wake of these disaster. Checks can be sent to:
Episcopal Relief and Development
PO Box 7058
Merrifield VA 22116-7058
De-Colonizing Christ Visual Arts Exhibit, Riverfront Gallery, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, 221 North Front Street, Harrisburg, Sundays through December 19, 12 – 3pm, free admission.
The exhibit presents 28 original works of visual art, which all present Jesus of Nazareth as a man who is not European. As part of our ongoing work toward dismantling racist systems and working toward racial justice, the Cathedral has envisioned this exhibit as an opportunity to consider Christ through images western Christian churches do not experience very often.
Join the Episcopal Church Office of Development, Wednesday, September 29, 5pm, as they host a webinar panel discussion highlighting the importance and history of two Episcopal Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Voorhees College in Denmark, South Carolina.
They’ll look at the history of HBCUs and The Episcopal Church, which founded a number of these institutions in the later 19th century to provide educational opportunities to formerly enslaved persons. Registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I26rHe_vRFKI6l9zVwEI5A
