October 2019

A note from the Rector…

One of my favorite memories of seminary is from

the Sunday I helped with the Cathedral of St. John

the Devine’s St. Francis Day Festal Eucharist and

animal procession. The call came to the Seminary

that help was needed with the service.

The Cathedral, the largest in the world, was filled

with at least 2,000 worshippers, many who

brought their pets. There was a choir composed of

many voices from different places. They were

there to sing the Missa Gaia/Earth Mass written

by Paul Winter. At the end of the service, animals

like llamas, a camel, and a tortoise were brought

down the center aisle to be blessed by the Bishop

of New York.

It was a joyful celebration of the earth and all creatures and people, with plenty of yips from some of the dogs in

attendance. My friends and I, as barely-in-seminary students, were thrilled to bless people’s pets and participate.

St. Francis of Assisi was a man of wealth who gave it all up to serve God and care for all of God’s creatures. As

a result, on and around his feast day of October 4, we remember all creatures, and in more recent times our pets.

For those of us who have pets, we are very attached and their passing brings us grief. Even though we often

speak a different language, we are grateful for their companionship.

Once again, I will bless pets during the Newport Canal Day festival on Saturday, October 5. Here is the prayer I

will say:

Blessed are you, O God, King of the Universe, who blessed our lives

with these creatures that we may learn responsibility and they may teach us love.

May we continue to care for all of God’s creatures.

Love, Rebecca+

NATIVITY NEWS

The newsletter of the Episcopal Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen

Newport and Thompsontown, PA

159 South Second Street, Newport PA 17074

Phone: 717-567-6514 E-mail: chnatss@pa.net

Parish Website: www.nativityandststephen.diocpa.org

Vestry Report – September 11, 2019

Telling Our Story – Evangelism

At this Vestry meeting, we answered the question, “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if…

There were 60 people in our service every Sunday

There were more young people/young families

There was a children’s choir

We connected with more 40-year-olds

We had $1 million

In October, we will address the question about why someone should join our church and/or why people should

give to our church.

Continuum on Becoming an anti-racist, multi-cultural church, chart by Rev. Joseph Barndt

This chart was created by Rev. Joseph Barndt, author of The Anti-Racist Church. Rev. Barndt has been one of

the facilitators of the Undoing Racism workshops presented in the Diocese. There are six phases on the chart

going from monocultural to multicultural to anti-racist to anti-racist, multicultural. The six types of churches

are:

1. An intentionally segregated church

2. A “Club” church

3. A multicultural church

4. Identity Change – an anti-racist church

5. Structural change – a Transforming Church

6. A Changing Church in Society

The Diocese is using this chart for itself and for individual parishes to help us see where we are and where we

would like to be. One of the challenges we find is that our area now and even in the next ten years remains

predominantly White. However, there are still things we can do. We can participate in the Diocesan workshops,

learn more about the history in our area and examine our own practices to ensure we are anti-racist and

multicultural.

If you would like to see the full chart, ask Rebecca.

At our October meeting, we will look at a White Supremacy pyramid.

Our Finances

Vestry Pledges

All members of the Vestry returned their pledges for the 2020 year. They pledged a total of $38,552, which

includes $27,752 for program and mission and $10,800 for Building.

2020 Budget

The Finance Committee is meeting to draft our 2020 Budget. A draft will be approved at the October meeting.

2018 Audit

The 2018 Audit is nearly complete. Vestry will be asked for email approval when all signatures are obtained. A

copy of the Audit will be sent to the Diocese.

Stewardship of our Property

2019 Projects

We will contact the painter to firm up a time when the church will be painted.

We continue to work on repair and coating of the “bricks” in the church property and hanging the “Love Your

Neighbor” banner.

Todd Saner will meet with craftspeople about the doors and windows at St. Stephen’s.

Stormwater Damage

We have received our insurance reimbursement for the stormwater damage that occurred in the spring.

2020 projects and budget request

The Property Committee requests that we replace the windows in the parish house. Painting of the parish house

is on the maintenance and repair schedule for 2020 and it doesn’t make sense to paint and then replace the

windows a couple of years later.

In May of 2016, a Facilities Condition Assessment report was presented to Vestry by EMG. The report,

complete with photos, detailed the condition of every system of the Nativity facility. A 20-year repair and

maintenance plan was presented with specific suggestions and cost estimates for the repairs and maintenance

required each year. The costs included a 3% cost increase per year, compounded annually.

The Property Committee worked with Russ Hoover on modifying the suggestions to better fit our needs. In

addition, some items were done earlier than the recommendation. For instance, when there was a part needed

for the AC units in the church, the whole system was replaced, because the original manufacturer no longer

made the units and we could not get replacement parts. The report shows that a total of $406,563 is needed over

20 years to pay for necessary repairs and maintenance. That is an average of $20,368 per year. Some years

require more than that and some less.

The Property Committee recommends that the 2020 budget include $30,000 to replace the windows and paint

the parish house. The EMG report estimated a 2016 cost of $14, 397 to replace the windows and $6,390 to paint

the interior. A copy of the complete chart is hanging in the Undercroft with notations about what year we’ve

done the tasks.

Serving our Community – Giving To Others (GTO)

The Vestry approved the recommendation of The Program and Mission Committee for donations to 36

organizations in our counties and Diocese. This includes $600 for needs that may emerge during the year. The

total recommended was $21,100, nearly 10% of the money received from the Bechtel and Deckard Trusts

during 2018. A complete list and amounts are on the next page of this newsletter.

Plans for Rebecca’s April 26-July 26, 2020 Sabbatical

Plans continue to be made for Rebecca’s sabbatical. The grant money should be distributed to the church by

October. The Finance Committee is working on procedures for Rebecca to access the money in accordance with

the grant guidelines and best practices. Part of the challenge is that for much of the time, Rebecca will be in

Europe.

Vestry agreed to discussions with Canon Robert Schiesler regarding serving as supply while Rebecca is on

sabbatical. Certain responsibilities may need to be covered by Vestry members, the parish administrator or

parish members. Rebecca will get more information from Canon Schiesler about what he is available to do.

See Rebecca’s sabbatical itinerary on the next page.

Our Leadership – Nominating Committee Seeking people to serve

Shannon Burns and Kay Cramer are the nominating committee for 2020 leadership. There are 2-3 openings for

members of Vestry. Kay can run for a second term; however, Shannon has served six years and cannot serve

another term. The committee will also seek people to serve as Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the 2020

Diocesan Convention. If you are interested in any of these positions, please let them know.

The next meeting is Wednesday, October 9, 6pm.

2019 Total Giving to Others

$200 Latino Center Juniata Co.

$200 Sonshine Ministries

$200 Leukemia/Lymphoma

$200 Four Diamonds Fund

$100 Neal S. VanBuskirk Foundation

$200 Relay for Life - Perry County

$200 Newport Ambulance League

$250 Perry County Council of the Arts

$250 Borough of Newport

$300 Juniata County Library

$300 Bread of Life Outreach/Toys for Tots

$300 Perry County Animal Rescue

$500 Christian Churches United

$500 Central PA Youth Ministries

$500 Christian Education Release Program

$500 Citizens Fire Company, Newport

$500 The arc of Cumberland Perry

$500 The Episcopal Home

$500 Newport Senior Center

$500 Perry Housing Authority

$500 St. Barnabas-Rainbow Program

$500 Thompsontown Fire company

$500 Hamilton Health Center

$500 Perry County LGBT Initiative

$250 Kyle Weller scholarship Fund

$750 Diocese of Central PA Undoing Racism

$800 YWCA of Harrisburg

$1,000 Perry County Literacy Council

$1,000 Newport Library

$1,000 Perry Human Services

$1,000 Bread of Life

$1,000 Join Hands

$1,000 Stevenson School for Ministry

$1,000 Juniata County Food Pantry

$1,000 LEAF Project

$2,000 Perry County Food Bank

$600 Reserve for emergencies

$21,100.00

Commons and Gardens Upcoming Activities

COMMONS Wednesday, November 13 - Lunch and Thanksgiving Hymn Sing

GARDENS

Thursday, October 10 - Lunch and fall craft

Thursday, December 12 - 9am - 4pm,

Country Cupboard.

Sunday, November 24, after church, put together Christmas cards and cocoa packets for Commons and Gardens residents.

Rebecca’s Sabbatical Itinerary

The grant funders like to see a mix of education and rest. The education focus is on Paul and the spread of the

church to Rome.

April 27 – May 10 – By Sea & Land: Paul’s Journey to Rome. This is an education tour through Tutku tours.

The Tour Director & Teacher is Dr. Wayne House, Distinguished Research Professor of Biblical and

Theological Studies at Faith International University and Faith Seminary, Tacoma, Washington. The Tour starts

in Malta where the ship carrying Paul to Rome wrecked. For more information see:

http://www.tutkutours.com/waynehouse/MALTA-SICILY-ITALY-2020-W.House.pdf

May 10-24 – Time for rest and study in Rome. I may take some one-day trips via train to places like Assisi.

May 24 – June 16 – Rest and time with family in Riposto, Sicily. This is the town where my grandfather was

born and I still have family living there. Riposto is along the ocean with Mt. Etna in the background. I may take

a trip to the island of Lipari where my maternal great-grandparents lived.

June 17 – June 29 – Viking Ocean Cruise from Barcelona to Venice. I will join colleagues I worked with in

Kentucky for this cruise, both learning and pleasure. We will visit Barcelona, Marseille, France; Monte Carlo;

Pisa/Florence; Rome; Naples; Corfu (Greece); Dubrovnik and Split (Croatia); and Venice. Here is more about

the itinerary: https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/western-mediterranean/mediterranean-

odyssey/index.html#search/sfym=2020-6&sftcm=13-2867

June 30 – July 26 – Back in the United States for time to rest, process my time away, and enjoy family and

friends.

There are a number of ways you in the parish will hopefully benefit and join in the learning, including parlor

people; reading the book of Romans and hearing portions read each Sunday as part of the lectionary; and Godly

Play materials on Paul and his journeys.

Nativity Happenings

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It is Stewardship season. In our part of the world, the harvest is coming in

and it is a perfect time to consider all that God has

given us and what we will contribute to our faith

community.

The important thing from my perspective is to take

the action to pledge. When you make a pledge, you

give up control of this precious resource to a group

of us. It's a powerful, spiritual exercise.

I know pledging is not comfortable for everyone.

There was a woman I knew who didn't like the idea

of pledging. She was a faithful giver to the church.

She had a system of saving her coins and when she

had a small bag full, she'd bring the bag in and put it

in the plate. What she did was bring her coins to

church on pledge Sunday and made that her pledge.

It was paid in full and she had pledged. Then she

continued to collect her coins throughout the year

and put them in the plate as usual.

The important thing was that she had made and

fulfilled a commitment to our community. She had

participated with the church members in an

important way.

I hope all of you take the opportunity to be part of

this special spiritual practice.

Love, Rebecca

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Godly Play will be

October 13, 20 & 27. The Christmas Pageant will be

December 22 and rehearsals will be October 13, 20,

27, November 10 & 17 and December 1 & 15.

Saturday, November 9, 10am, Paint backdrop and

work on costumes.

Parlor People

October 6 – Biblical Archaeology led

by Bill Rohm

October 13 - Sharing our views on guns

October 20 - TBD

October 27 - Jane Hoover, The Other

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The Rev. Cn. Schiesler will preside and

preach on Sunday, October 27.

He is a native of Bellefonte, PA. He was ordained

priest in 1979. He holds degrees in ministry and

theology, including the Ph.D. Canon Bob has

served in a number of dioceses including as Dean of

St. Paul's Cathedral, Iowa and Rector of St. Marks

pro cathedral church, Michigan. In 2006, he was

named a Canon of Honor in the Episcopal church.

In 2017, Queen Elisabeth ll awarded him the honor

of Order of St. John for distinguished ministry.

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We will be celebrating baptism on

November 3, December 8 and

January 12.

Let Rebecca know if you or someone you

know would like to be baptized on these days.

We are starting our prayer list

over again.

If you have a name you’d like for the

list, let Michele know at 717-567-6514

or chnatss@pa.net.

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Darlene Amsler is collecting

cancelled stamps for Eastern Stars.

Wendy Day is collecting Box

Tops for Education.

Send notes or cards to our

friends who are unable to

attend service on Sundays.

Arlene McGowan Edith Jones

92 Village Drive 232 W. Main Street

Room 108 New Bloomfield PA 17068

Mifflintown PA 17059

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Help People in Need when you buy

your Groceries!

See Gail Shull or Pat Szabo to purchase cards in

various amounts to use at Giant, Mutzabaugh's, or

Weis Stores. 5% of the cost of each card stays with

the church and is used for outreach and mission

projects.

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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.

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Help Join Hands provide basic needs

products to families. Items needed are: Adult Incontinent Products,

Combs, Hair brushes, Hair care products,

Deodorant, Diapers and Wipes - sizes 1 to 6,

Feminine hygiene products, Lotion, Medical

supplies such as band-aids & cough drops,

Mouthwash, Paper Towels, Shampoo/Conditioner,

Shaving Cream/Razors, Soap/shower gel, Tissues,

Toilet Paper and Toothpaste/Toothbrushes.

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.

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Diocesan Happenings

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Sign up for news from around our Diocese. https://diocesecpa.org/subscribe-for-newsletters/

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Shaped by Faith beginning this fall. This is a three-part initiative to discern, discover,

and create a right-shaped diocese to serve God’s

mission with vitality and strength. Clusters of

parishes will examine their future together through

projects designed to explore vitality and values,

financial sustainability and God’s call in the

neighborhood; no-cost Parish Life courses at the

Stevenson School for Ministry will be offered and a

historicizing project called “Rooted in God” will

celebrate our common story. The adventure begins

at Convention 2019.

Donations for the Beacon Clinic Needed This year at diocesan convention, we are collecting

donations for The Beacon Clinic for Health and

Hope in Harrisburg. The Beacon Clinic is a faith-

based, FREE primary healthcare clinic serving the

uninsured and underserved in the Greater

Harrisburg communities. They provide health

education and the promotion of health and health

care to adults 18 years and older. For more

information, visit http://beaconclinicpa.org/

Please bring items to Nativity by October 17. Anti-bacterial wipes White out tape

Hand sanitizer Scotch tape for dispensers

Copy Paper Medium size binder clips

Toilet Paper Post it notes

Paper Towels Black ball point pens

Tissues Cases of spring water

Kitchen size trash bags Mechanical Pencils

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The Episcopal and Anglican churches along

our southern border are helping shelter

families who have been approved by the

United States Government to seek asylum. These families and individuals are awaiting their

Asylum court dates. Right now, monetary donations

are needed, because once families pass the first part

of the asylum process, they are being sent to

Mexico to await their court date. Monetary

donations are the easiest way to help those churches

shelter these individuals and families. Donations

can be sent to:

Diocese of the Rio Grande, 6400 Coors Blvd NW,

Albuquerque NM 87120

online donations at their website:

www.dioceserg.org

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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 North Front Street, Hbg. Gallery will be open Sundays, 12-3 and 3rd in the

Burg Friday, October 18. Private tours available by

appointment.

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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 included. (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

Community Happenings

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Need help making decisions about caring for

yourself or a loved one as you or they age? Family Group Decisionmaking is available to you!

You will be asked to gather a group of family and

friends together to come up with a plan for how best

to care for yourself or for a loved one. The sessions

are free and conducted by Mary Grace Shearer,

MSW, Executive Director of The Episcopal Home.

To learn more or to schedule a session, please

contact Mary Grace at

717-532-4612 or talk to Rebecca.

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Free Counseling, Newport Counseling

Center, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

evenings and every other Friday as needed.

Please call the main office, 717-567-3524 to make

an appointment.

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Thursday, 5:30pm, Family Life

Center, Newport. Sponsored by

Newport Assemblies of God.

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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.

Canal Day and Animal Blessing,

Saturday, October 5, 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 conduct a Blessing of the

Animals at our table. Bring your pet, or a photo to

receive the blessing.

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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 including a number of authors of color.

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Thursday, October 17, 5-8pm,

River Bend Hop Farm & Brewery,

1800 Lower Bailey Road, Newport Help the Perry County Rotary eradicate polio

worldwide. $5 donation and all donations matched

2:1 by the Gates Foundation. River Bend will also

donate a percentage of the evening’s food and

beverage sales. See Rebecca if you’d like tickets or

call 717-839-1434

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96th Anniversary Dinner,

Saturday, November 2, 6pm,

Newport Fire Hall, 301 Mulberry Street Presentation of the annual Silas Wright and

Heritage Awards, Perry County History Trivia Face

Off, Takeaway Sale and Live Auction by

Representative Mark Keller. $30 for non-members,

$25 for annual/life member. RSVP by October 22

HSofPC@gmail.com or 717-582-3588.

Perry County Council of the Arts

BOOS and BREWS,

Saturday, October 26, 6-10pm,

River Bend Hop Farm and Brewery,

1800 Lower Bailey Road, Newport.

A Halloween Bash with Costume Contest, Music,

Karaoke, Local Brews, Great Food and More!

Order tickets online at

http://www.perrycountyarts.org/community-

events/boosandbrews/

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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.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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

Support the Residents of the

Episcopal Home by Making a

Donation. The Episcopal Home is an affordable home that

provides personal care, while allowing residents to

live as independently as possible. They meet the

needs of the total person by providing comfort

emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually.

With a donation of $25, you can assist in the care of

a resident for one day. A generous donation of $175

can assist with the care of a resident for one week.

Envelopes are available at the back of the church.

The Episcopal Home Residents are also in

need of donations that help make a

resident’s day better and brighter.

Items needed include:

Depends Undergarments (women’s M, L, XL)

Disposable Bed Underpads Glue Sticks

Toothpaste Dove Soap

Toothbrushes Bingo Prizes

Mouthwash (personal size) Nail Polish

Adult Coloring Books Word Search Books

Diabetic Candy (individually wrapped)

These may be delivered to the Home or ordered

online and sent to:

The Episcopal Home

206 Burd Street,

Shippensburg PA 17257

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Volunteers Needed to Help Working

Families with Tax Preparation

Volunteers are needed to offer free tax preparation

to help working families receive the federal and

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, a

community collaboration of organizations

committed to the economic stability of local

families. Volunteers are also needed to serve as

greeters. No experience is required and training is

provided. Flexible scheduling. For more info,

contact Heidi Neuhaus, 717-724-4055 or

hneuhaus@uwcr.org

October Honaman House 2 Alivia Hoover 5 Dorothy Reich

Jeremy Orris 16 Barbara Brissey

4 Nikki Crup 31 Joyce Hockenberry

Amy Murray

6 Sue Beamer

7 James Dudley

Emma Dungan

8 John Schroeder

9 Deb Schreiber

10 Justin Borrell, Sr.

12 Mark Beall

15 Charlotte Cabell

Vivian Cabell

22 Bob Baker

Rebecca Myers

26 Fred Santiago

27 Joshua Rice

October Service Participants

Date Greeters Lector Prayers Acolyte Euch. Min. Coffee Hour

October 6 (A.G. 1) Susan R. & Karen Connie Y. Gail S. Alivia H. Bill R. Wendy & Kay

Counters: Bill D. & Lynne

October 13 GP (A.G. 2) Shannon & Tootser Bill R. Jan Y. Bill D. Bill D. Susan R. & Jean T.

Counters: Jill & Sue B.

October 20 GP (A.G. 3) Lynne & Gail Ann R. Jane H. Todd S. Todd S. Darlene & Mary

Blessing of Pledges

Counters: Bill R. & John

October 27 GP (A.G. 4) Jan & Connie Y. Bill D. Wendy D. Shannon B. Shannon B. Pat & Gail

Cn. Bob Schiesler presides and preaches

Counters: Bill D. & Todd

October 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Taize’ Tuesday, 4:45pm

2 Men’s Breakfast (Espresso Yourself) Women’s Breakfast (Newport Family) – 9am

3

4

5

6 Worship - 9:30am

Special Offering

PC Pride Meeting, 5pm

7

8 Taize’ Tuesday, 4:45pm

9 Men’s Breakfast (Espresso Yourself) Women’s Breakfast (Bitting’s) – 9am

Vestry, 6pm

10 Lunch and Fall Craft, Gardens, 11am – 1pm

11

12

13 Worship - 9:30am

Godly Play

PC Pride Meeting,

5pm

14 Michele Off

15 Taize’ Tuesday, 4:45pm

16 Men’s Breakfast (Espresso Yourself) Women’s Breakfast (Newport Family) – 9am

17

18

19

20 Worship - 9:30am Blessing of the Pledges

Special Offering

Godly Play

PC Pride Meeting,

5pm

21

22 Taize’ Tuesday, 4:45pm

23 Men’s Breakfast (Espresso Yourself) Women’s Breakfast (Bitting’s) – 9am

24 Clergy Council Meeting, 2-4pm

25

26

27 Worship - 9:30am Cn. Bob Schiesler presides & preaches

Special Offering

Godly Play

PC Pride Meeting,

5pm

28

29 Taize’ Tuesday, 4:45pm

30 Men’s Breakfast (Espresso Yourself) Women’s Breakfast (Newport Family) – 9am

31 Stitchers, 10am

Special Offerings: October 6 – Caring for Nativity’s Neighbors & Flower Offering

October 20 – United Thank Offering

October 27 – Building Fund