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Church Periodical Club:
National Books Fund and Miles of Pennies Fund

(From May 2000 Nativity newsletter)

Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness and his wonderful works to the children of men! For he satisfies the longing soul and fills the hungry soul with goodness.  PS 107:8,9

The beauty and implications of these verses draw me back to them again and again, for they warm the heart and comfort the weary. In guiding the psalmists hand, the Holy Spirit expressed a deep yearning for all men to know the Lord intimately to feel his love in the depths of their being. Meditating on these words moves us to praise; the Lord provides means and opportunities.

Supporting the work of CPC is one of many forms our praise takes; CPC grants enrich lives through the written word. The NBF benefits adults making worthwhile literature available to students, missionaries, churches and many others who need financial aid to pursue their life's work. MOP caters exclusively to children preschool through grade twelve. Awards for books, tapes and Bible stories help children learn to read, expand their knowledge, implement wise decisions and to know God's grace. to make room for him in their hearts and to praise and thank Him.

Through CPC grants, not only people in the far away places, but also friends close to home bless God for his goodness. As a seminarian, Father Jim received NBF aid; recently, one of Nativity's college students was helped with CPC funds, and another of our students has applied for an award.

As instruments of praise, the people of the Diocese of Southwest Florida have promoted awareness of God's presence giving nearly twenty three miles of pennies (23 x $844.80) to MOP. Surely contributions to NBF and MOP satisfy the longing soul and fill the hungry soul with goodness.

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Church of the Nativity
An Episcopal Family serving Jesus Christ and caring for one another
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
5900 N. Lockwood Ridge • Sarasota, Florida 34243-2523
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