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If then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? Luke 16:11
This Sunday we hear the parable from Luke 16 of the "dishonest manager." We hear Jesus say these words about the importance of being faithful with dishonest wealth.
Sometimes we believe we do everything on our own. We fail to acknowledge how God and many others are all a part of what we do in our lives. God has given us this beautiful earth and truly all we need to live a good life. It is dishonest wealth - we did not earn it. It is freely given.
Yet, how do we manage it? Are we generous with what we have? Do we hoard it? Given the statistics of poverty, growing income inequality, and environmental degradation, it seems like we have not been faithful with the "dishonest" wealth God has given us.
Our community comes together to do our best to steward this "dishonest" wealth God has given us. We do that through our annual Giving to Others donations, and Join Hands and Food Bank support. What more can be do individually and as a community?
Love, Rebecca+
Card Shower for Arlene McGowan, a longtime member of our parish, is celebrating her 89th birthday on Wednesday, September 25. We are having a card shower for her. Mail a card to her at: 92 Village Dr., Room 108, Mifflintown, PA 17059.
Announcements
G.I.F.T.: Growing in Faith Together
Godly Play is today.
Today at Parlor People, the discussion will be on the Latino Center of Juniata County led by Judy Robinson and Nataly Barragan.
Nataly Barragan is a Chicana advocate originally from Los Angeles, California. She relocated to Pennsylvania to support her partner in his PhD program and is currently completing her premedical coursework at Penn State. She earned her B.A. in Chicana/Chicano Studies, with a concentration in Labor, Law and Policy Studies, from UCLA and is passionate about the intersections of prevention science, social justice advocacy, and health equity. She hopes to apply to medical school in the future and provide equitable health care for undeserved communities.
Judy Robinson grew up in Dauphin County (Middle Paxton Township) and attended the University of Iowa. She has a B.A. In Spanish and worked for over 30 years with various social service agencies in Harrisburg. She spent her career as an advocate for those who live in poverty, primarily focusing on Latin communities. After retiring, she moved to Honey Grove (Juniata County) and now lives about two miles from her father's birthplace. Recognizing the lack of services in Juniata County for those who speak Spanish, she helped organize the Welcome Center to try to address these unmet needs. In addition to volunteering weekly at the Welcome Center, she also volunteers on Saturday mornings at the Juniata County Food Pantry.
Next week, Jonathan Martz from Perry Human Services will join us.
At Church of the Nativity
Today we observe Latina/Latino Heritage Month.
Upcoming Meetings
Each Sunday, 5pm, Perry County PRIDE
Wednesday, October 9, 6pm, Vestry
Thursday, October 24, 2 – 4pm, Clergy Council
Taize’ Tuesdays, 4:45pm.
Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service.
Join Us For Breakfast!
Wednesdays at 9am. Women will meet at A Taste of the Valley, 4417 E Main Street, Suite #5, Belleville
this week; Men meet at Espresso Yourself.
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.
The Equal Exchange cart in the Undercroft features fresh olive oil from Palestine and an assortment of our favorite candy bars.
Also we continue to offer Equal Exchange coffees for our Sunday Coffee Hour. If you would like additional items, we can order them for you. Please contact Jane Hoover or the office.
Connect with us on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEpiscopalChurchOfTheNativityStStephen
Twitter: @ChnatssChurch (https://twitter.com/ChnatssChurch)
Instagram: https://instagram.com/chnatss/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thechurchofthen/
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMdhiksmcXv0kyz9M2uio6Q
Food Bank Donations are needed!
For a list of the items needed by the Food Bank, go to their website at http://www.perrycountyfoodbank.org/ and click on their wish list. Canned vegetables, fruit, nut butters and protein are always needed.
From the Diocese
Make a $1 gift to our bishop Audrey
Audrey has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Sri Lanka with the Presiding Bishop toward the end of this year. The expenses for the trip are covered except for $3,000. We are asking for a $1 donation; no one can contribute more than $1. Also, please add a message to the card and wish her well in her travels. Cards and a check will be presented to Bishop Audrey at convention.
ICONS in Transformation exhibit of internationally acclaimed Russian-Swedish abstract impressionist Ludmila Pawlowska, September 1 – November 3, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, 221 N. Front St.
Gallery will be open Sundays, 12-3 and 3rd in the Burg Fridays, September 20 and October 18.
Community Events and Opportunities for Service
Hospice of Central PA is looking for volunteers.
HCP Volunteers contribute in a number of ways including: Patient and Family Support Volunteers, Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer, 11th Hour Volunteers, Carolyn’s House Volunteers, and Administrative Volunteers. Call the volunteer department at 717-732-1000 or 866-779-7374 or email volunteers@hospiceofcentralpa.org
Living History III, Centre Presbyterian Church, 3912 Freeman Hollow Road, Loysville, Sunday, September 22, 1 & 3:30pm.
Reenactors will bring back to life Pioneers of Perry County from the 18th and 19th century. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of event and are available at Carpetbagger Collectibles, Bloomfield Pharmacy and West Perry Pharmacy. For more info, call 717-636-1185 between 5 & 9pm. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Perry County.
How To Be An Anti-Racist, Sunday, October 6, 5pm, Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 North Third Street, Harrisburg
Discussion with authors Ibram X, Kendi and Imani Perry. This is part of the Harrisburg Book Festival taking place from October 3-6 at the bookstore. See https://www.hbgbookfest.com for a complete schedule which includes a number of
authors of color.
Christian Churches United Celebration Banquet, Thursday, November 7, 5:30pm, Best Western Premier, 800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg.
The 2019 United In Love banquet will feature a fun, interactive reception, silent auction, powerful testimonies of the impact of our programs, the music of local folk band Seasons, and a dynamic talk by Joseph Robinson, Jr. Tickets are $50. Early Bird Discount before September 30 - $40 per ticket.
Chat & Chew, Thursday, October 3, 6:30pm, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 2339 N. 6th Street, Harrisburg
CCU in partnership with The Race & Unity Action Coalition presents Sharing Our Stories About Race with Dr. Rodney D. Smalls, Host Pastor. For more info, please call 717-763-4537.
Undoing Racism Training, Friday, October 11 – Sunday, October 13, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster.
The workshop utilizes a systemic approach that emphasizes learning from history, developing leadership, maintaining accountability to communities, creating networks, undoing internalized racial oppression and understanding the role of organizational gate keeping as a mechanism for perpetuating racism.
Friday, Oct. 11, 5:00 pm (dinner) w/ session 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Saturday, Oct. 12, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, lunch included; Sunday, Oct. 13, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. lunch included. All other meals are on your own. Registration Fee: $35 for the weekend w/double occupancy for lodging incuded. (Value: $500 per person) Lodging: Clarion Inn & Suites, 1492 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. Single occupancy has charge of $72.25. Day care & scholarships available upon request. Register at: http://www.cvent.com/events/undoing-racism-training-2019/event-summary-76a2c72eaaa142bcbf68a6215016dbf7.aspx For more information, please contact: Kevin Barron at kevinwbarron@gmail.com or Marion Schwartz at kmarsch09@gmail.com
Volunteers Needed to Help Working Families with Tax Preparation
Volunteers are needed to offer free tax preparation to help families receive the federal & state tax credits they are eligible for. The service is offered through the United Way of the Capital Region’s Money in Your Pocket program. Volunteers are also needed to serve as greeters. No experience is required and training is provided. For more info, contact Heidi Neuhaus, 717-724-4055 or hneuhaus@uwcr.org
