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sermon recordings
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THANK YOU
to all who voted in last week's nominating ballot. The next vote will take place on
Sunday, January 27th
, beginning at 8:00AM and extending through 12:30PM. Once again, all confirmed members in good standing are eligible to vote. If you will not be able to attend on that Sunday, please contact the Church Office for an absentee ballot which must be returned
prior
to election Sunday. Because of ties in nomination votes, there are 11 members of the congregation willing to serve on our Call Committee. We will be electing the five (5) members who will serve in that position. The candidates are (in alphabetical order):
Kirsten Cooper, Brian Feid, Mike Kestner, Kylie Landolfi, Debbie McGinnis,
Andra Nus, Peggy Oehm, Fred Park, Doug Phillips, David Travis, Randy Treiber
Please contact the church office or any member of council with any questions!
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Reflections
on the Life of David
A study of King David and his faith will be offered on Wednesday mornings at 10AM beginning this week. Sessions will be led by Pastor George and are a result of his sabbatical study on the King of Israel. Join us in the choir room. Each session lasts an hour including Q&A.
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New Year!! New day!! New location!!
Pub Theology
will start up again for 2019, but now on Tuesdays. Join us
Tuesday, January 15th at 7:30pm
at Blue Ghost Brewery for our next Pub Theology. Thursdays at the pub were getting increasingly crowded in the South Asheville area, so now we'll be meeting the first and third
Tuesdays
. Questions? Call, text or email Andra Nus at (828) 545-9519 or
andrawnus@gmail.com
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SMALL
GROUP
OPPORTUNITIES
The Vision 2020 committee has collected all of your ideas for small groups and will be displaying them on sign up sheets in the Fellowship Hall between services on Sunday. Please come and take a look at all
the exciting opportunities for fellowship that Nativity has to offer and sign yourself up!
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All Sunday Morning Faith Formation classes are back in session this Sunday!
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Please note that classes WILL NOT meet on Sunday, January 20, but will resume on Sunday, January 27.
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ALTAR FLOWERS
The Flower Chart for 2019 has been posted at the north end of the Fellowship Hall. Please consider signing up to provide flowers for our worship services. The cost of one vase is $30 and $60 for both vases. Flowers may be given in honor or in memory of people or events such as an anniversary, baptism, or birthday. Payment may be placed in the offering plate or mailed to the Church Office. Please indicate that it is for altar flowers, the date, and your name. You may enjoy the flowers in your home or take them to a friend after the 11:00 service.
SANCTUARY CANDLE
There are opportunities to sponsor the Sanctuary Candle each month. The cost is $20 and it may be given in honor or memory of loved ones. The sign up sheet is located on the bulletin board in the north end of the Fellowship Hall.
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The Memorial Service for Dot Carpenter is scheduled for Saturday, February 16 at 2pm here at Nativity followed by a light reception
(details forthcoming)
. Click
here
to read Dot's obituary.
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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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acolyte|crucifer scheduler
Merci! Gracias! Danke Schoen! Thank you! to
Sarah Asbill
for helping us in the interim and to
Ashley Hammack
- our new scheduler!
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Much gratitude to
David Nus
and our
8:30AM ushers
for handling our sermon recordings!
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Thanks to our new
"Dirty Dishtowel Dynamic Duo"
Karen Rich
and
Sandy Vlahos
!
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Believe it or not, it's time to start thinking about Vacation Bible School at Nativity this summer! The planning stages are beginning and we would love to know how YOU can help! There is something for everyone. Please consider giving of your time and talent for this great time of Faith Formation for the kids of Nativity and our community. Click
HERE
if you are interested in helping or would like more information. Thanks!
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NATIVITY WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
All are invited to come and join! The study is titled
Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner's Guide to Holy Week
by Amy-Jill Levine. This six session study delves into the history and literature surrounding the last days of Jesus' life. Levine sets the narrative in historical context and analyzes the risks and motives of the story's characters. Amy-Jill Levine is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish studies and Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School and College of Arts and Science. Come and join in the discussion on the second Thursday of each month beginning
January 10 from 11:00AM - 12:30PM
in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a bag lunch. All are welcome.
NATIVITY CARD MINISTRY
will meet at
12:30PM on Thursday, January 10
to make cards for our members on the prayer list. All are welcome to join in this fun activity to assemble these beautiful cards.
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LOVE AS GOD LOVES -
UNCONDITIONALLY
is the theme of a One-Day Retreat to be held at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Brevard on
Saturday, February 16
(snow date is February 23) beginning at
9:00AM
. As God's people, we are called to love one another as we love ourselves, to respect the richness of our diversity, and to build up one another, showing that we are "born of God and know God" (1 John 4:17). God used diversity to create a world that God called good! Through an appreciation of this diversity, we are able to love others and show our love to God. Women of all ages (age 14 and up) are welcome to attend this event. There is a $10 registration fee that covers lunch, snacks, and program materials. Registrations forms are on the bulletin board in the middle of the hallway to your right as you exit the worship area. Registration deadline is February 6. Questions? Contact
Linda Blake
at
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The Hamilton Affair
by Elizabeth Cobbs is the book for discussion at the meeting on
Thursday, January 17, at 2PM
in the Fellowship Hall. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the American Revolution,
The Hamilton Affair
tells of the sweeping, tumultuous, true story of Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler.
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February's book is
The Secret of War
by Terrell T. Garren. It is the story of Joseph Youngblood and Delia Russell of Hooper's Creek in Henderson County during the Civil War. All are welcome to attend. For a list of books for the next six months, click
here
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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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Scripture Readings
beginning January 13
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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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cover story
Fit and faithful
Wellness programs enrich and extend congregations' ministries
Click
here for Study Guide.
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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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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 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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IN THE EVENT OF
INCLEMENT WEATHER
To check the status of a service or other scheduled events, please visit our website at
ww.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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