Nativity has been involved with the WELCOME TABLE at Skyland Methodist Church for 2 1/2 years now. During that time we have seen the numbers of guests gradually climb from the 30's to the 60's and above. This is very encouraging to the board and those who are committed to making this a real service to our south Asheville-Arden-Fletcher communities.
Sometimes our enthusiasm for an "old" commitment grows dull or apathetic; but people are still needing to be served. Nativity started with a list of 67 volunteers and is now down to 47. That number should be more than sufficient to cover our duties each month, considering we need about 16 people to work each time.
I'm asking each of you to re-think your commitment. If you would sign up for a weekend every 3 months, we would have a full "staff" . Also, it helps alot if you check your schedules and sign up early in the month.
If you feel you cannot help any more, please call 687-8265 or E-mail [email protected].
If you know of someone else who would like to get involved in this ministry, please let me know.
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Nancy Phillips, 215-1025, is our hostess for Ladies Lunch Bunch on Thursday, January 28, 1:00 pm at Travinia Italian Restaurant in Biltmore Park Town Square. Please call Nancy so she can make a reservation for you.
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as of 1/14/2016
$23,074 received
$40,000 goal
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In
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Gospel, we are told that Jesus began to teach a very large crowd that had gathered by the sea. He began to teach them in parables about the kingdom of God. Jesus talks of scattered seed and amazing yield that is a product of God's hand. We are reminded that God's Word is planted in our lives through the waters of Holy Baptism. We are reminded that through the Holy Spirit the planted Word will grow, flourish and produce abundantly in our lives.
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Please bring your palm branches for ashes for
Ash Wednesday (February 10th).
There is a basket in the narthex.
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NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
Sunday
, Mark 4:1-34, Parables in Mark
Monday
, Psalm 126
Tuesday
, Mark 3:31-35, The True Kindred of Jesus
Wednesday
, Mark 4:35-41, Jesus Stills a Storm
Thursday,
Mark 5:1-20, Jesus Heals the Gerasene Demoniac
Friday
, Mark 6:30-44, Feeding the Five Thousand
Saturday
, Mark 6:45-52, Jesus Walks on Water
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Norma Milling, long-time member of Nativity,died this week in Burlington, NC, where she lived near her son.
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2016 CHURCH DIRECTORY
We are in the process of updating the Church Database and will be publishing a new Church Directory (electronic and hard copy versions will be available). Please contact the Church Office at 684-0352 or email us at [email protected] if you have changes to your address/phone/email or DO NOT want to publish your contact information in the directory.
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Submissions for the 2015 Annual Report are due in the office by January 31st. You can find the form to complete on the website or click here. Any questions, please feel free to contact Jen in the office 828-684-0352.
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2015 Year end giving statements
are available for pickup in the fellowship hall. Statements will be mailed after the January 31st service. If you have any questions, please contact Jen in the office 828-684-0352
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Food pantry Fund Raiser
Have a night out and benefit the Calvary Food pantry.
Dine-in or take- out at Acropolis on Airport Road Gluten-free pizza & pasta also available Tuesday, January 26, 4-9 p.m. 15% of your ticket goes to Food Pantry Tell your server to credit Calvary Episcopal Food Pantry
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