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+ Worship
No sight? No height? No problem. Jesus has a way of finding those who truly seek his attention. And as we should have learned by now, even a brief encounter with the Son of God has the power to transform a life forever.
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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
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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 meet this Sunday at 3:45 PM.
Youth Choir:
will meet this Sunday at 4:30 PM.
Campfire Choir: meets monthly. Check the church calendar for the next meeting.
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+ Communion Milestone
Formerly known as First Communion, the Communion Milestone is the first time members of Nativity accept their role as recipients of God's grace in the bread and wine of the sacrament.
This Milestone is generally for kindergartners, but it's open to any children wishing to learn more.
We will meet twice, on Wednesday April 26th and May 10th from 5:00-6:30 pm, to prepare for this public act of faith. There will be dinner at our meetings, and a parent/guardian must attend with their child. Our Communion Milestone Sunday will be May 14th.
If you're interested, please email Pastor Rachel here.
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+ Third Grade Bible Milestone
Third graders are invited to learn about the Bible on
Wednesday May 17th from 5:00 to 6:30 pm.
We will have dinner and explore the ins and outs of God's Word, including locating different books of the Bible, finding chapters and verses, and talking about how to use our Bibles at home.
A parent/guardian must attend with their child.
We will then present third graders with their Milestone Bibles in worship on May 21.
If you're interested, please
email Pastor Rachel.
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+ nativity women
Save the date for the Spring Gathering of the Women of the ELCA. The Mountain Conference will hold a gathering for all women at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, Andrews, NC, on
Saturday, April 29, 2017. We will car pool from Nativity at
8:00 am. The program is
titled "Women of the Reformation." The offering is designated for Agape+Kure Beach and in-kind offerings of personal toiletries and paper products will be received for Friendship House in Andrews. Cost is $8.00 which includes lunch. We should be home by 3:00 pm. Please call Linda Blake, 684-8378, for reservations (by April 18) and questions.
The Nativity Women will meet on
Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11:00 am in the fellowship hall for their monthly meeting.
Please note this is a week earlier than usual. Bring a bag lunch, if you wish. We will continue with our Bible study with chapter nine of John's Gospel. All are welcome. Each lesson stands on its own, so don't worry if you have not come to previous sessions.
The Nativity Card Ministry will meet on
Thursday, April 6 at 12:30 pm. in the fellowship hall to make cards for our members on the prayer list. Again, this is a week earlier than our usual time. Men and women are invited to help make beautiful cards in a step by step process. Creativity has been provided, we just need your willing hands to put it all together.
Ladies Lunch Bunch will meet
Thursday, April 27, at
1:00 pm. Our hostess is Nancy Seekamp. More details will be announced later.
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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'd like to give, please talk to or email Pastor Rachel!
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VBS - SAVE THE DATE!
July 10 - 14, 2017
Maker Fun Factory
Created By God,
Built For A Purpose!
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+ check us out
on social media!
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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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+ council corner
Minutes from previous meetings can be found on the church's website here.
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The monthly periodical of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Read the March 2017 Issue today!
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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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+ Pub Theology
Pub Theology
will be moving to a new location for the month of April.
Our meetings on
Thursday April 6
and April 20
will be held at
If the weather is nice, we'll be able to move outside for discussion.
Join us for a beer and conversation!
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 March:
$51,840 Budgeted
$39,248 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.
Our goal for the month of April is $46,080.
If you have any questions, please contact our
Financial Secretary,
Carrie Dahlberg,
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+ Bells will be ringing
Are you interested in playing handbells for Palm Sunday?
How about Mother's Day?
Handbells have started once again, this time with Amber Wollner as our director. We are glad to have anyone join us as we rehearse for Palm Sunday this coming Tuesday at 7:00.
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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+ learn
Saints for Our Times
Join us as we 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. Click
here for the class handout.
Intergenerational Faith Formation:
This class is open to all members of all ages and meets in the Middle Fellowship Hall.
Daily Scripture Readings for the Week:
Sunday: Luke 18:31-19:10
Monday: Luke 19:11-28
Tuesday: Luke 19:45- 20:8
Wednesday: Luke 20:9-19
Thursday: Luke 20:20-47
Friday: Luke 21:1-19
Saturday: Luke 21:20-38
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+ book discussion group
Join us for our April book discussion on Tuesday the 18th at 1:30 pm or Thursday the 20th at 6:30 pm. April's book is A Man of His Own by Susan Wilson.
For Discussion Guidelines, click
here
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For upcoming books and corresponding synopsis, click
here.
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+Nativity Preschool and Kindergarten
NPK Snapshot, to read about one little girl's loving ways!
Click here for an exciting offer from Remedy Health and Wellness that benefits NPK!
WISH LIST:
Nativity Preschool and Kindergarten is busy place, which means it goes through an impressive amount of cleaning each week. For those who are willing to donate the following items to the cause, there will be a box near the Welcome Desk:
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+ April
Birthdays
Click
here to see our updated list and find out who's celebrating this month!
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+ Nativity Seminarians
Nativity is proud to have raised up a good number of women and men for ministry in the church.
Did you know we currently have
five seminarians?
Here's who they are, and where they are going:
Kyle and Andrea Bates
Kyle and Andrea have been assigned to the North Carolina Synod as they begin interviewing for their first call. Their internships were in adjacent parishes in Sarasota last year (Andrea at Faith Lutheran, Kyle at St. Armand's Key). They will be graduating from seminary this May.
Jesse Canniff-Kuhn
Jesse (pictured here with Lindsay and son, Witten) is also graduating this May and has been assigned to the North Carolina Synod as well. Last year his internship was at Trinity Lutheran in Cincinnati (Mt. Healthy). Jesse will be preaching at Nativity on April 23.
Josh Kestner
Josh (officially a member at Lord of Life, Garner; but also an "adopted son" of Nativity)
has already been assigned to a specialized two-year first call
to St. Paul, Davenport, Iowa as a "pastor-in-residence" where Peter Marty is the senior pastor.
This new model for a first call is funded by a Lily Grant.
Matt Canniff-Keseeker
Matt (pictured here with Aubrey and daughter, Nora) is completing his second year of seminary. Matt has received his internship assignment for next year: Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Minneapolis. Matt will preach at Nativity on July 2.
He and Aubrey will be on the Lutheridge senior staff this summer before heading north for internship in August.
We thank God for the blessings these seminarians are to the people whom they will serve!
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the word out?
Please submit your communications,
by noon on Wednesday
for weekly
Nativity Notes
and
Son Times
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