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+ worship
This Sunday we begin our Journey towards Jerusalem. We hear the familiar story of the Good Samaritan, and we will consider what it means to love God and love our neighbors.
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+ MINISTRY FAIR
This Sunday, between worship services, Nativity is hosting a Ministry Fair as the culmination of our Spiritual Gifts Faith Formation unit. You d
on't need to have been a part of the Spiritual Gifts class to participate - this Ministry Fair is for all members!
Come and see what ministries are happening at Nativity, and consider where God is calling you to connect within this congregation and to the outside community.
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LENTEN MIDWEEK
On Wednesday evenings we gather for a simple supper and shared learning at tables.
In this 500th year of the Reformation, it is right and proper to guide our conversations with the matters in Martin Luther's Small Catechism.
This small booklet covers the basics of Christian Teaching: Commandments, Creed, Prayer, Baptism and Communion.
WEDNESDAYS IN LENT
March 8, 15, 22, 29 & April 5
5:45 Supper & Sharing
6:40 Evening Prayer
The beautifully simple music of Taize gathers our hearts in prayer and meditation for an Evensong experience
7:00 Nativity Choir
The Way
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+ Pub Theology
Pub Theology
is back!
Join us
Thursday evening,
March 16 at 7:30 pm
for conversation and the beverage
of your choice. We will be meeting at
the Blue Ghost Brewing Company, 125 Underwood Rd in Fletcher
.
We meet every
first and third
Thursday
,
so mark your calendar.
If you have any questions,
please contact Andra Nus by calling 828-545-9519 or by emailing her here.
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Offering Update
For the month of February:
$46,080 Budgeted
$31,980 Received
THANK YOU for your faithful commitment to Nativity.
Your giving has a significant impact on the resources and opportunity for outreach from our congregation.
For the month of March, our budgeted income is $51,840.
If you have any questions, please contact our
Financial Secretary,
Carrie Dahlberg,
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Thanks to those who have already given or pledged to support our youth going to the 2018 Youth Gathering!
If you would like to give or pledge, donation envelopes can be found on the Welcome Desk. Please return them to Pastor Rachel by March 26th.
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VBS - SAVE THE DATE!
Vacation Bible School is back, and we'll be spending a week here at the
Maker Fun Factory,
learning that we are
Created By God,
Built For A Purpose!
Mark your calendars for
July 10th through the 14th, and keep an eye out for upcoming information!
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Women's Wellness Weekend at Lutherock
Women of all ages need to take time to get away and focus on their own wellness. Hannah Ward and Jenny Feid would like to encourage others to join them at beautiful Camp Lutherock
April 21-23 for a weekend in which, according to the program description, "We will focus on ways we can take care of ourselves physically, spiritually, and mentally.
The weekend will be filled with fellowship, Bible study, and various wellness opportunities."
Register soon if you'd like to attend, and let Hannah or Jenny know if you'd like to carpool.
Click
here
to learn more and to register.
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+ council corner
Minutes from previous meetings can be found on the church's website here.
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+ Bells will be ringing
Are you interested in playing handbells for Palm Sunday?
How about Mother's Day?
We are going to be starting handbells once again, this time with Amber Wollner as our director. We are glad to have anyone join us for the first rehearsal, which will be held on Tuesday, March 28 at 7PM.
No expertise is required - we'd be happy to have you even if you only want to ring one bell!
Anyone who is interested in playing, please contact Amber
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Thank you to all those members from Nativity who are joining us on our bus day trip to the Belk Theatre in Charlotte on
March 11.
We have 31 folks going. It should be a great event. We will be stopping at a great BBQ restaurant in Belmont, NC called Peace'n'Hominy "Q" shack for
lunch before heading into Charlotte for the show.
Stay tuned for news about our next theater event. We will be seeing...
(click here to read more
from David Lloyd)
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CHURCH OFFICE
HOURS
Mon-Thurs
9am-2pm |
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+ learn
New! Saints for Our Times
What is a saint? Are there saints throughout Christian traditions and histories worth learning about? Come find out March 12, 19, 26, and April 2, as we meet between worship services and explore together the lives of several saints through the centuries, and what their lives can mean for us Christians today. This forum is for confirmed youth and adults.
Intergenerational Faith Formation - Renewed
Intergenerational Faith Formation will continue through the spring! This class is open to all members of all ages (including those previously in the "Building Blocks" class). We will meet in the Middle/South Fellowship Hall.
Daily Scripture Readings for the Week:
Sunday: Luke 10:25-42
Monday: Luke 11:1-26
Tuesday: Luke 11:27-54
Wednesday: Luke 12:1-21
Thursday: Luke 12:22-34
Friday: Luke 12:35-48
Saturday: Luke 12:49-59
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+ choir opportunities
Nativity Choir:
meets weekly, Wednesday nights at 7 PM. We are rehearsing regularly, but more singers are always welcome to join!
Young Youth Choir: will NOT meet this week. Gary is out of town with a family matter.
Youth Choir:
WILL meet this Sunday at 4:30 PM. We will not do much singing, as Gary won't be with us, but we
will
be reading through the first part of this year's musical. You won't want to miss it!
Campfire Choir: meets monthly. Check the church calendar for the next meeting.
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+ nativity women
Nativity Women will meet on
Thursday, March 9 at
11 am
in the fellowship hall. We welcome all women to our study of John's Gospel. Bring a bag lunch and join your sisters in Christ in fellowship and study.
The Nativity Card Ministry will meet on
Thursday, March 9, at 12:30 pm in the fellowship hall to make beautiful cards for our members on the prayer list. The cards are assembled under the direction of Ruth Tracy and no artistic talent is needed. All are welcome to participate.
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+ opportunities from the altar guild
Would you like to find out more about the Altar Guild and what it does? Then plan to come on Saturday, March 18, 2017, 9:30 am in the fellowship hall for an
Altar Guild get together and a pot luck brunch. All are welcome - just RSVP.
A good meeting is planned with Pastor Gregg sharing thoughts and ideas and listening to your thoughts and ideas as well.
Come and experience stations of the cross (not all 14 - just 7), make an Easter craft, and sign up for the stripping of the altar on Maundy Thursday (April 13).
You will renew acquaintances and perhaps make some new ones, so b
ring a dish to share, your best smile, and willingness to have a good time.
See you there!!! RSVP
and questions to:
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+ book discussion group
The next meetings will be Tue., March 14, at 1:30 pm and Thu., March 16, at 6:30 pm. The book to be discussed at both meetings is The Nightingale
by Kristen Hannah. Feel free to come to either gathering.
For Discussion Guidelines, click
here
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For upcoming books and corresponding synopsis, click
here.
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GIFT
GIFT - Growing In Faith Together - is an event for our entire Nativity family! Come spend time in fellowship as we learn and grow together. Our first GIFT event will be April 2, from 4-7:30 - our topic is "Generosity."
Dinner will be provided. We are excited about this first event and topic, and look forward to more GIFT events in the future.
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+ March
Birthdays
Click
here to see our updated list and find out who's celebrating this month!
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+ give
Calvary Food Pantr
y volunteer sign ups are going digital. If you would like to sign up, please click
here to view upcoming weeks and select your volunteer position. A sign up sheet remains at the Welcome Desk. To learn more about Calvary Food Pantry, contact
Pastor Rachel or
Heather Neal
Thank you for all you do to contribute to this ministry. To read about the impact the food pantry has, click
here and hear from one of the grateful families.
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+ Bulletin Cover Art
If you are interested in providing art for our bulletin covers, we invite you to check out the online schedule here.
We simply ask that you not volunteer for more than one cover per month
and that you submit your art by the Monday before the Sunday for which you're scheduled.
If you have any questions,
please email
Pastor Gregg
here
.
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+ north bank project
Yard Guard is in the process of landscaping the north bank of the church building.
Phase 1 is to set boulders and other large rocks into the bank to prevent further erosion. Rocks, equipment and labor have been donated.
Phase 2 and 3 will take place in April (22 & 29) and involve planting & mulching. Thrivent Action Team funds will be used in part.That means we will be recruiting congregation help for these phases. Stay tuned for further developments.
Supplies needed from the congregation: new or used soaker hoses. Contact Tim Feid if you have one to donate.
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The monthly periodical of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Read the March 2017 Issue today!
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+ check us out
on social media!
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Want to get
the word out?
Please submit your communications,
by noon on Wednesday
for weekly
Nativity Notes
and
Son Times
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