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+ worship
This Sunday we meet God in Scripture which speaks of reconciliation. We hear about Christ's ministry on earth as a ministry of reconciliation, of reconnecting us to God and to one another. This connection is broken through sin, but God calls us back into relationship again and again. We are invited to be part of this reconciling work in the world, as we're called to be "ambassadors for Christ," sharing the Good News of the New Creation in Christ!
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+ care
We continue to hold the community in Orlando in our prayers. For more on the ELCA response to this staggering senseless tragedy, refer to a letter from our North Carolina Synod Bishop here, and our ELCA Presiding Bishop here.
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+ give
Quarter 3 offering envelopes
are available in the fellowship hall on a table near the welcome desk. Thank you for picking them up so we can save on postage.
If you have any questions,
Let's make some noise! This Sunday we will be collecting our noisy offering to support the efforts of
the
Calvary Food Pantry
.
On average 124 families
(403 individuals) are served by
the
Calvary Food Pantry
.
This number continues to rise. Nativity's collection of food and Nativity's giving of time is greatly appreciated but the need for funds to buy items that aren't donated is great. Please bring your change for our over-and-above giving to the
Calvary Food Pantry.
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OFFERING
update
June 2016
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$29,421 received
$46,000 budgeted
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CHURCH OFFICE
HOURS
Mon-Thurs
9am-2pm |
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+ welca
Ladies Lunch Bunch will meet on Thursday, June 23, at Elena's Mexican restaurant across from the church at
1 pm
. All ladies are welcome to attend. Please call Linda Blake, 684-8378, and let her know you are coming so enough seats will be provided.
July dates:
Nativity Women will come together
on Thursday morning,
July 7, at
11:00 am in the fellowship hall to enjoy a bag lunch and discussion centering on a Rob
Bell DVD. All are welcome; just come!
Nativity Card Ministry will meet on Thursday, July 7 at 12:30 pm in the fellowship hall. This group invites all who would like to make cards for our members on the prayer list. No talent is needed, just a willingness to follow directions.
Ladies Lunch Bunch for July is
Thursday, July 28 at 1:00 pm.
More information coming soon.
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Want to get
the word out?
Please submit your communications, articles, events, and updates to
by noon on Wednesday
for weekly
Nativity Notes
and
Son Times
.
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+ learn
- If you are attending the Beach Retreat... please make sure you have paid your balance and have an updated medical form on file (if you aren't sure, check with Pastor Rachel today!)
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YOUTH: Join us on
MONDAY, June 20th from 7-8pm for games and s'mores! We'll gather at the fire pit (between the shelter and the modular) to enjoy fellowship and fun!
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Lutherans Learning Luke:
We continue to walk with our sisters and brothers in the NC Synod, exploring the Gospel according to Luke. For daily readings, devotional material, and more, click
here
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Thanks go to the "Ringing Chicks" of Nativity for their gifts of
time, talent,
and commitment to our
handbell choir this year.
These five lovely ladies practiced on Tuesday evenings and served the music ministry offering preludes, descants, and special music for
Sunday
morning,
Maundy
Thursday
,
and other special worship
services throughout the year.
We are on our summer hiatus now but when the cool winds of autumn return we will return to rehearsals and hope that you will consider joining us!
This past
Sunday
our small but mighty ringers played 3-octaves of handbells - 37 bells! Normally, a handbell choir would need 11 folks to play 3 octaves of handbells. Nativity actually owns 5 octaves of handbells - 61 bells (or 14 people). Cantor Karen hopes over the summer you will prayerfully consider joining our forces this fall. We do not want to waste these beautiful musical instruments and leave them in their cases when they can add so much to our worship experience. If you've played before but are a little rusty, if you've never rung before but can read music, or if you've never rung - don't read music - but are just curious, please consider joining our team. It's as easy as riding a bicycle - no really, your arms simply make a motion of riding a bicycle - only backwards. At the end of August we'll plan a refresher, renewal, learn how to do it retreat. Adults and high schoolers are welcome!
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+ NC Synod
The 2016 North Carolina Synod Assembly is complete. For those interested in learning more about the event and its results, click here.
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