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Lead me in your truth and teach me, *
for you are the God of my salvation;
in you have I trusted all the day long. Psalm 25:4
"What is truth?" Pilate asks Jesus. (John 18:38) Pilate is questioning Jesus to determine whether Jesus is a threat to the rule of the Roman Empire and should be crucified. Jesus has told Pilate that he came to testify to the truth and that everyone that belongs to the truth listens to the voice of Jesus.
Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, we hear in John 14. What truths have you heard from Jesus? What truths of Jesus guide your life? We know that Jesus tells us to love God, love our neighbor and love ourselves. We know that Jesus says he came to bring release to the captives and to let the oppressed go free. We know Jesus taught us to pray to God as our parent. Jesus taught us that we are all children of God.
In the most recent video Vestry and I watched regarding Evangelism, we are asked to look at our own lives and tell the story of how the truths of Jesus have affected us and guided our lives. We all have stories to tell about how Jesus has led us in his truth. We all have stories to tell about how Jesus has led us. Hold on to those stories and consider sharing them. They are not only touchstones for your life; they are also inspiration for all of us and our Christian walk.
Love, Rebecca+
Announcements
Today we take an additional offering for our Building Fund.
The money donated helps us pay for repairs.
Prayerfully consider what you will pledge to contribute to the ministry of The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen for 2021.
All pledges should be turned in by October 4.
Rebecca can bring communion to you.
Please be in touch with her at 717-567-6514 or 717-433-1556 and she can arrange a time and talk how to do this safely.
Parlor People will meet in person in the yard and via Zoom through November 1 and discuss the topics in the Democracy Values & the 2020 Election: A Reflection Guide for Faith Communities.
Today, Loving our Immigrant Neighbors, led by Rebecca. Next week, Rebecca leads The Last Shall be First: An Economy of Inclusion.
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
Wendy, Megan, David, Margo, Raymond, Alicia, Dana, Tootser, Kate, Sue, Mike, Colton, Ben, Serena, Scott, Marcia, Jennifer, Brenda, Sean, Amanda, David, Meeta, Jim, Danielle, Anthony, Lois, Dan, the Van Orden family, Ginger, Van, James, Michelle, Frank, Rhonda, Donna, Erin, Paul, Thomas, Linda, Jake, the Nissly Family, Rich, Lesley, Luis, Martin, Matilda and Mary.
Newport Anti-Racism League, Oct. 1, 6pm, Movie Night in the yard, Nativity, Oct. 3, 7pm
Celebrate Seasons of Creation Sept. 1 – Oct. 4
See your booklet on Season of Creation 2020: Renewing, repairing and restoring our commitments to God, to one another and to all of creation to join in.
Farmer’s Market Coming to Newport
Today, October 25 & November 22, Noon – 4pm
Plans continue for a monthly farmer’s market adjacent to our parking lot. There will be up to ten vendors. The market is sponsored by Friends of Newport.
COVID Testing Available at Sadler Health Center, 1104 Montour Road, Loysville
Testing is available by appointment Mondays and Wednesdays, 12 - 3:30pm. Call 717-960-4393 to make an appointment.
Perry County Area Agency on Aging Free Wellness Programs.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Sept. 14 – Nov. 5, Mon. & Thur., 6 – 7pm, In Person or Zoom, Senior Center, New Bloomfield
Tai Chi for Arthritis, Sept. 14 – Nov. 18, Mon. & Wed., 6:30 – 7:30pm, In Person Only, Messiah Lutheran Church, Elliottsburg
Tai Chi for Arthritis, Sept. 29 – Nov. 19, Tues. & Thurs., 9am – 10am, In Person or Zoom, Cornerstone Christian Church, Duncannon
Everyone MUST pre-register @717-582-5128. No Walk-Ins and masks required.
Perry County Council of the Arts Local Treasures Online Fundraising Auction, October 20 – 27
Guests will be able to view and bid on an array of local art, handcrafted items, antiques, gift baskets and more – all donated by our generous sponsors, artists, members and supporters. To make a donation, contact Jasmine Colbert at jasmine@perrycountyarts.org or 717-567-3120. To view auction items, visit the PCCA’s event page
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