ADVENT 2016
A TIME TO . . .
Advent has begun! For a copy of the Nativity Advent Brochure, click here.
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Stewardship 2017
During Advent, as we await the gift of the Christ Child, we'll consider the many other gifts that God has given us, and how we are called to offer those gifts back to God.
Each Sunday, we'll hear stories from different members of our congregation about the ministries of Nativity. As you listen, consider also how Nativity has impacted your life and faith. Consider also the potential Nativity has for growth and service in the future.
This past Sunday, we heard from Matt Canniff-Kesecker. To read his story, please click here.
On Dec 4th, Stewardship Packets will be available in the fellowship hall. Your 2017 Pledge Card will be included, and you'll have the opportunity to turn in your pledge each week during worship. Our final pledge Sunday will be January 8th.
Please faithfully consider how God is calling you to give to the ministry of Nativity. Your pledge enables us to live our mission statement, "Making Christ Known."
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+ Meet Gary Mitchell,
Nativity's New Interim Musician
We welcome Gary Mitchell as our interim musician!
Gary has led congregational song for most of his professional career, having served in Methodist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran congregations throughout Western North Carolina.
Gary comes to us having just completed ten years of service as the Minister of Music and Sacred Arts at First Congregational United Church of Christ in downtown Asheville. He earned his B.A. at Pfeiffer University and his M.A. at Albany State University, both in Music Education. Gary was the Director of Vocal Music for Asheville High School from 1992-2004 and recently directed Beauty and the Beast for the Asheville Community Theatre. Gary is married to the Rev. David Eck, pastor of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in Fairview, NC; they have two adult children and one grandchild. We are grateful to have Gary leading us in song during this transitional period and his email address will be [email protected]. Welcome to Nativity, Gary!
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+ Welcome back, Corinne!
We welcome Corinne Feid back to the Nativity office!
While we are looking for a new Parish Administrator, Corinne has graciously agreed to come out of retirement and help us fill in the administrative gaps. Corinne retired from this position in 2011 after serving for 28 years. We give thanks for her willingness to help in this time of transition. Corinne's email address will be [email protected].
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Nativity Endowment Fund Applications
are Available!
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Now through December 5th, the Endowment Fund Committee will accept applications for grant and scholarship disbursements.
Established in 2004,
the
Nativity Endowment Fund
receives and disperses financial gifts from church members and friends to carry on the ministry of Christ through Nativity in future years.
For an application, or to learn how you can make a gift of kindness, please visit the Give section of the nativityarden.org website
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+ Living Lutheran
November 2016
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Want to get
the word out?
Please submit your communications, articles, events,
by noon on Wednesday
for weekly
Nativity Notes
and
Son Times
.
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Attention all voting members:
Congregational Meeting
Sunday December 4, 2016
6:30 PM
Agenda: Approval of 2017 Budget
Dessert provided
of the proposed 2017 Budget.
If you have questions,
please contact the church office.
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Ending well in 2016
With
4 Sundays remaining in this calendar year, we are now in the home-stretch.
We are most of the way to meeting our giving goal for 2016. In order to end well this year, we need to receive
$92,342 in this final month. Please complete your pledges for the year, so that we can end well.
Note: Un-pledged gifts are also welcome!
Thank you for contributing to the ministry of Nativity!
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+
Boy Scout Troop 8
Dimitri and his dad, Marc Asaad.
Dimitri Asaad, son of Shonda M. Asaad, MD and Marc Asaad, JD, a member of BSA Troop 8, sponsored by Nativity and also a member of All Souls Cathedral, competed recently all requirements on his Eagle project. For his project completed in October, Dimitri supervised a group of scouts and adults in designing and constructing an outdoor grill and cooking preparation area located between the shelter and fire pit.
Thank you, Dimitri for a valuable addition to our grounds and outdoor activities, and also Nativity's congratulations on this outstanding scouting achievement ------ a project well done!
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NC Lutheran Youth recently attended ELCA Youth Summit
News from our own
Charlotte Grush!
Click
here to learn more.
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+ give
A message from Calvary Food Pantry:
Calvary Food Pantry celebrates with thanksgiving the varied gifts shared as we love and support our neighbors. On November 19, Nativity helped provide Thanksgiving dinners and the regular weekly groceries for 181 families = 667 individuals. Every family received their choice of a turkey or ham and the trimmings for a beautiful Thanksgiving meal. Thanks be to God!
Upcoming volunteer dates for
Calvary Food Pantry:
this Sat., December 3 from
8:15-11:15
and next,
December 10 from
12:45-3:45
(due to Fletcher parade).
Sign up at the Welcome Desk.
Thanks!
To learn more about Calvary Food Pantry, contact
Pastor Rachel or
Heather Neal (658-9309)
here
,
or simply sign-up at the Welcome Desk
and learn first-hand!
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+ NPK
Nativity Preschool and Kindergarten will be selling Christmas Wreaths during the holiday season, and 50% of the proceeds benefits the school directly! Click here to see the flyer and learn more. Additional flyers are located at
the Welcome Desk in the Fellowship Hall.
Also, this Tuesday, December 6th is Nativity Preschool and Kindergarten day at Ianucci's.
NPK receives 10% of the profit from all sales that day. Click here to see the flier.
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+ book discussion group
The December meetings of the
Book Discussion Group will be
Tuesday afternoon,
1:30 pm
,
December 13
in the Fellowship Hall and
Thursday
evening,
6:30 pm
,
December 15
in the Preschool Playroom.
The book under discussion in both meetings is
Me Before You
by Jojo Moyes.
If you are planning to come to the Tuesday afternoon meeting, please call
Linda Blake,
684-8378
.
January's meetings will be Tuesday, January 10 and Thursday, January 12. The book is
Circling the Sun
by Paula McLain. Everyone is welcome to attend either meeting.
For Discussion Guidelines, click
here.
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Click
here
to see who's celebrating their birthdays in December.
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+ learn
Daily Scripture Readings:
Sunday: Joel 2:1, 12-13, 28-29
Monday: Ezra 1:1-11
Tuesday: Joel 1:1-12
Wednesday: Joel 1:13-20
Thursday: Ezra 6:13-22
Friday: Nehemiah 8:1-12
Saturday: Nehemiah 12:27-47
God's Story, Our Story
Weekly devotional materials relating to the Narrative Lectionary are available on the Welcome Desk.
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+ welca
Women of Nativity will meet to study the Gospel of John on (NOTE: this date has changed) Thursday, December 1 at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a bag lunch, if you wish, and join in the discussion with your sisters in Christ. All women are welcome.
Nativity Card Ministry will meet to make cards for our members on the prayer list on
(NOTE: this date has changed) Thursday, December 1 at 12:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Your hands are needed to assemble the cards with easy to follow directions. Stop by and check out the results.
All are welcome to participate.
Ladies Lunch Bunch will next meet January 26.
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CHURCH OFFICE
HOURS
Mon-Thurs
9am-2pm |
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+ council corner
Minutes from previous meetings can be found on the church's website here.
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+ check us out
on social media!
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