Nativity Notes: 5/4 /17

+ Worship

This Sunday is Youth Sunday!   Our 6th  through 12th  graders will be leading us in worship, serving as readers, ushers, greeters, assisting ministers, and more.  

Five of our high school seniors are proclaiming the Gospel.  

At last weekend's lock-in, the Youth selected today's hymns and special music, and the Youth Choir will sing the Offering Anthem.  

We rejoice that people of all ages are invited to be part of God's family and to serve in the church, and we thank the Youth for doing their part and leading us in worship today. 

+ choir opportunities 

Nativity Choir:  meets weekly, Wednesday nights at 7 PM. We are rehearsing regularly, but more singers are always welcome to join! 

ATTENTION YOUTH MUSICAL PARTICIPANTS! - There is a practice this Saturday from 6-9pm. If you have any questions, please email Gary Mitchell here. 

Young Youth Choir: will meet this Sunday at 3:45 PM. 

Youth Choir:  will meet this Sunday at 4:15 PM. 

Campfire Choir: meets monthly. Check the church calendar for the next meeting. 

Is your home "HomeFit"? 

Join us here next Saturday, May 13, from 10:30 am to 12 pm for a free event! 

AARP Facilitator Sharon Willen will give a practical, energizing overview of the simple steps you can take to identify what, if any, modifications will assure your home is safe and accessible for you, your family, and visitors at all stages of life.  

Please RSVP by clicking here by Thursday, May 11 th . 

+ Bells will be ringing

Handbells will be playing again on Mother's Day, May 14. We rehearsed together this past Tuesday and will rehearse again on Tuesday May 9 at 7:00 pm.

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 director Amber Wollner.

by clicking here.

+ 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.  

+ nativity women

The Women's Group of Nativity will meet in the fellowship hall on Thursday, May 18 at 11:00 am. All women are invited to join in the discussion on the tenth chapter of John's Gospel. Each lesson stands alone so feel free to drop in any time. Bring a bag lunch and join Barb Hamilton as she leads us through the Bible study this month.

The Nativity Card Ministry will meet on Thursday, May 18, at 12:30 pm in the church fellowship hall. Men and women are invited to help make cards for the members on the prayer list. No creative talent is needed, just the ability to follow the simple directions of fold, stamp, glue. We like to share the fun!

Ladies Lunch Bunch for May will meet on  Thursday, May 25, at 1:00 pm . More information to follow.

The 2017 Annual Gathering and 30th Anniversary of the NC Women of the ELCA will be held on  June 23-25, 2017 at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC. More information may be found at 

www.NCWELCA.org or contact Linda Blake, 684-8378. Expenses for one delegate and one participant will be paid by Nativity Women's group.

NPK celebrates 

reaching goal!

They bought a Family Farm this year from the ELCA Good Gifts program. Over $715 was raised this year during chapel - coins and dollars really add up!

A clear example of "Making Christ Known" ... "A cow, a couple goats, a dozen chicks, two pigs, farming tools, seeds and agricultural training and support can help a family achieve a fresh start.  With new tools and techniques, crops will grow stronger than ever. Eggs, milk and meat from the farm animals provide a lifetime of food to eat and sell on the market, helping a family escape the cycle of hunger and poverty - for good."

+ 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

Pr. Rachel or  Heather Neal 

(658-9309) clicking  here for email.

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.

+ 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 .