Christmas Worship Schedule
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Monday, December 24
5pm
Christmas Eve Service with Children's Christmas Pageant and Holy Communion
10pm
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion
Sunday, December 30
10am
(one service only)
Festival of Lessons & Carols
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THANK YOU
for your generosity! Our December Noisy Offering raised
$612.48
for the ABCCM Heating Fund. Through these gifts, we will help keep our neighbors warm in the coming cold months.
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+ congregation council
CALL COMMITTEE FORMING!
The first step in calling a new Senior Pastor to Nativity is to form a Call Committee. And the first step in THAT process is to nominate members of the congregation to serve on the Call Committee. Please look at your calendars and plan to vote on
January 6
th
between services. The initial vote will narrow the field to 10 nominees receiving the most votes and being willing to serve.
CLICK HERE TO PREVIEW THE BALLOT
. Our goal is to find 10 people who fully represent Nativity – including people of all ages, backgrounds and areas of expertise. More information will be forthcoming as we approach the initial nomination process.
Thank you for participating in this exciting first step in the call process!
Sarah Asbill
, Council President
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Where is the poinsettia order list?
Aren't we having poinsettias?
Well, yes, we are having poinsettias this year, but fewer plants, as we have lost our source for ordering and delivery. Poinsettias that will be used in the church have already been donated. Other greenery and flowers will be used for adornment, as well. Sorry for any confusion or interruption of your usual traditions. The Liturgical Arts team is also disappointed that we are no longer able to obtain our plants from Jack Young, but we bless him in his retirement. He has blessed us for many years by providing us with beautiful potted plants in our Liturgical year. Not to worry, we will continue to welcome the Christ Child in His coming! Rejoice! - Liturgical Arts Team
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Coffee Attendant still needed for 11:00AM service!
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This volunteer opportunity can be accomplished in five easy steps:
- Turn on dishwasher before service.
- After service, transfer used cups to cup racks.
- Open the dishwasher door and push the racks through! It is super fast and they dry on their own. Hooray!
- Empty and rinse carafes.
- Smile knowing you helped your Nativity family!
Great job for a family with older kids or a team of friends who want to spend some extra time together on Sunday!
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What can
YOU
do to serve your Nativity family?
will be continuously updated, so please check back often!
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Click the block to go the New Nativity Youth e-news! You'll find information about upcoming events, save the dates, schedules, and more!
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FAITH
FORMATION
is on break! We hope you will join us when classes resume on January 6th!
Attention Pre-K through Elementary School Leaders!
Your Spring curriculum is available for pick up in the Church Office. Look on the desk on the back wall.
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The Endowment Fund
was established by the members of Lutheran Church of the Nativity in 2004. We are blessed to have a program that allows members and friends of Nativity to apply for funds that will enable new ministry initiatives outside the scope of the normal operating budget, help nativity reach out to the community and larger church, and build the church for future generations through scholarships for seminarians, contributions for youth to attend camp, and education for college students (at a Lutheran school) who are affiliated with Nativity. Applications are available in the Church Office or on the website. We will be accepting completed applications through December 23rd. You can email the completed applications to
asheville2002@gmail.com
or bring them to the Church Office and place in the Endowment Committee mailbox.
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2019 First Quarter Envelopes
will be available for pick up in the Fellowship Hall this Sunday. Please help us save postage by taking yours home with you! Thanks!
G I V I N G
Update
Your faithful giving contributes
to our mission of
Making Christ Known
.
For the month of November 2018
Budgeted to receive: $52,052
Actual received: $40,409
Budgeted to spend: $48,790
Actual spent: $35,498
Thank you for your support of the ministry we share! If you have any questions, please contact our Financial Secretary,
Carrie Dahlberg
, by clicking
here
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STEWARDSHIP
FOR ALL SEASONS 2019
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As of Thursday, December 20 totals are:
Operating Fund
100
Households for a total of
$
346,298
Organ Fund
42
Households for a total of
$19,136
Thank you for being in prayer for Nativity in 2019, and for committing yourselves to being part of God's work here in this place! If you still haven't completed a commitment card, you may do so by clicking
here
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January's meeting
will be on
Thursday, January 17, at 2:00PM
in the Fellowship Hall to discuss
The Hamilton Affair
by Elizabeth Cobbs. All are welcome to join this group at any time.
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Ladies Lunch Bunch...
will next meet
January 24, 2019
.
Nancy Seekamp
will be our hostess and more information will be coming in January through the Nativity e-news. All women are welcome to attend this group to enjoy a meal at a local restaurant and get to know your sisters in Christ.
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At Calvary Food Pantry,
all are welcome!
Thank you for your support of this vital outreach ministry. The pantry is open every Saturday from 8:30AM until 11AM to provide groceries, prayer, and encouragement.
To find out more, contact
Ann Harvey at
auntannieh@gmail.com
or (828)774-5102. To volunteer, sign up
online
or at the Welcome Desk in the Fellowship Hall.
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Scripture Readings
beginning December 23
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TAKING FAITH HOME
This weekly devotional handout is also available on the Welcome Desk. "Taking Faith Home" is a production of Milestones Ministry, LLC, and is created by a team led by an ELCA Pastor.
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IN THE EVENT OF
INCLEMENT WEATHER
To check the status of a service or other scheduled events, please visit our website at
www.nativityarden.org
or call the Church Office at 684-0352 for a recorded message. We also post on WLOS. When possible, a special e-news will be sent.
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Lutheran Church of the Nativity
2425 Hendersonville Rd. | P. O. Box 208
Arden, North Carolina 28704
www. nativityarden.org | 828.684.0352
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