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Join us on
TONIGHT, May 3
for
Pub Theology!
We will meet at
7:30pm
at
The Casual Pint
located at 1863 Hendersonville Rd., Suite 145. Enjoy great discussion and a refreshing beverage (wine and non-alcoholic options also available, as well as food).
Hope to see you there!
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Join us next Sunday, May 13
th
, for Youth Sunday!
Our worship services will be led by our 6
th
through 12
th
graders, and they have also contributed to the design of the service, including choosing hymns and writing prayers. Several of our Seniors will proclaim the Gospel.
We rejoice that people of all ages are invited to be part of God’s family and to serve in the church!
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Freedom for the Future Campaign: Completed!
As of Monday, April 30, we have completed our Freedom for the Future Campaign!
We offer a deep and sincere “Thank you!” to everyone who contributed to this campaign.
Your faithfulness and generosity point to a bright future for Nativity! This Campaign was begun as a response to and partnership with the Ruth & Bill Schultz Estate Gift, with the intention of eliminating our debt and dreaming for the future.
Over the last 3 years, Nativity members have given $543,143.38 to this fund
, which allowed us to pay off our debt entirely, as well as supply a fund that will enable us to make significant physical improvements to our property. Today we are Freed for the Future, and we look forward to all the Holy Spirit has in store for our congregation! Thanks be to God!
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Volunteers are vital to our week of VBS.
There are so many ways to volunteer, and every person who helps out makes a difference for the kids who will attend. If you'd like to be part of an exciting week (July 9 - 13) of faith formation, click
here
to let
Pr. Rachel
know!
Participant registration will open on May 21st.
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+ nativity book group
The book for
May
is
Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend
by Matthew Dicks. The next meeting will be held on
Thursday, May 17 from 2pm - 3:30pm
.
All are welcome. You don't need to come every month, just when you are able. For a full list of books and their descriptions click
here
.
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Communion Milestone
This Sunday, 7 young members will participate in their Communion Milestone, accepting their role as recipients of God's grace in the bread and wine. We rejoice with them in this step of their faith journey.
Those who will be participating in this milestone are:
Frances Baylor, Blake Councill, Avery Jordan, Madison Jordan,
Peyton Jordan, Charlie Roberts, and Barrett Trull
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G I V I N G
Update
Your faithful giving contributes
to our mission of
Making Christ Known.
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For the month of March
Budgeted to receive: $46,268
Actual received: $44,831
Budgeted to spend: $46,650
Actual spent: $42,252
To see the Treasurer's report for the month of March,
click here
.
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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A Sacred Reflection
- Saturday, June 9, 2018
- 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
- St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Asheville
A Sacred Reflection
features performances by Asheville local concert pianist, Alex Watson. This concert will seek to benefit veterans services and future music projects. All are welcome, suggested $10 donation, no need for advance tickets, and free parking.
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There are some key people behind the workings of our
Welcome Table
ministry.
They act as "sous chefs" and most of the time
Sandy Vlahos
' name is on the sign-up sheet. Besides her busy schedule of helping count money, attending Bible Study, and various duties with the Altar Guild at Nativity, plus caring for her granddaughter, she usually is the one who spends 1 to 1/2 hours helping me prep at Skyland Methodist church on the 3rd Friday before Nativity serves Saturday breakfast. Others who have shared that responsibility over the years are
Peggy Mann
,
Ann Dasher
,
Susan Montella
, and
Cheryl Fowler
. Many, many thanks to you all! -
Nancy Seekamp
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Scripture Readings beginning May 6
This weekly devotional handout is available on the Welcome Desk. "Taking Faith Home" is a production of Milestones Ministry, LLC, and is created by a team lead by an ELCA Pastor.
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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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