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Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are out of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Collect for Labor Day, pg. 261, Book of Common Prayer
This Sunday we pray this Collect for Labor Day. Sometimes in our work, whether it be paid or volunteer, we clearly see the effects on other people. We see and know that when we do a good job, people are helped. Sometimes we do not see how our work is linked to and affects others. This prayer reminds us to that we must know and understand how our work affects others.
In addition, the prayer reminds us to work for the common good. Work is not only about ourselves, it is what we bring to the whole group so all lives can be better. The prayer also reminds us to remember those who have been laid off, cannot find work and even those who are working diligently, but cannot make ends meet.
Let us also, be reminded of all those whose lives have helped us. Who made the cars we drive or the homes we live in or the clothes we wear, for instance? Let us pray also, for all of those whose labor has contributed to our own lives.
Blessings as you finish your week!
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
G.I.F.T
Grow In Faith Together
Parlor People and Godly Play will resume next week.
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At Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
The church office will be closed Monday for Labor Day.
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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.
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Upcoming Meetings
Thursday, September 6, 10am, Program and Mission Committee
Saturday, September 8, 9:30am – 12:30pm, Diocesan Eliminating Racism Task Group
Wednesday, September 12, 6:30pm, Vestry
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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 any of these days.
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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 Bitting’s; Men meet at Espresso Yourself.
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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 Join Hands by shopping at smile.amazon.com.
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CCU Flea Market, Friday, September 7, 10am – 2pm and Saturday, September 8, 9am – 1pm, 413 S. 19th Street, Harrisburg.
CCU has a treasure trove of wonderful items; from the sanctuary to the classrooms and closets in their old church building.
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United Cerebral Palsy of Central PA is accepting Medical Equipment for their Changing Hands program.
Changing Hands accepts manual wheelchairs, shower seats and benches, over bed tables, walkers, canes, lift chairs, raised toilet seats, and portable ramps. All items must be in good to excellent condition. Items are then cleaned and made available to people in need. To arrange drop off of items at the Camp Hill location, call 717-737-3477 or email atucp@ucpcentralpa.org
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Episcopal and Friends LGBT Gathering, Sunday, September 9, from 6 to 8 PM, Mt. Calvary Episcopal Church,
125 N. 25th Street, Camp Hill.
Street parking should be plentiful. There is no agenda, no lecture, no program. Rather, the Group relies on the three F’s, fun, food, and fellowship. Please let Jim Robertson know how many will be attending at 717 216 8905 or jasbrob@aol.com. All are welcome.
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Perry County Emergency Shelter Now Open! 1-800-654-1211.
Have you been a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking? Do you need a safe shelter? 24-hour crisis hotline available provided by the YWCA offers an array of free and confidential help.
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No Way Out 3rd Annual Day of Hope, Saturday, September 15, Cooper Field, Duncannon.
Concert / Community Fair with games, raffles, bounce house, vendors and food to benefit No Way Out’s Suicide Prevention program. Fair takes place 10am – 5pm. There will also be a Run4Hope 5k, $30 entry fee, registration at 8:30am, run starts at 9:30am and a Suicide Prevention Poker Run organized by Dry Bones Soldiers, registration 8am – 8:45am and ride begins promptly at 9am, $15 per rider/driver, $5/passenger. More info is posted in the undercroft.
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From the Diocese
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 25th Anniversary Celebration, Sunday September 16, 248 Seneca Street, Harrisburg.
Holy Eucharist – 10am, Anniversary Celebration and Luncheon – 12pm, Harmony Walk – 2pm.
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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
