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Join us THIS 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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GATHERING FUNDRAISER:
Natvity-Tees!!
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Order a Nativity T-shirt - a
Nativi-Tee
and support the ELCA Youth Gathering group! These
Nativi-Tees were designed by the Gathering group and feature a Luther Rose woodcut design on the front. The images are in black, on a light blue short-sleeve shirt.
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Shirts will be available for order in the Fellowship Hall May 13, 20, and 27th, and you may pay in advance or upon arrival. Shirts are $15 each and are available in Youth XS-XL and Adult S-4XL.
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Thank you for your support!
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Join us on Thursday, May 17 for the last gathering of Pub Theology for the program year.
We will meet at
The Casual Pint
at 7:30PM, located at 1863 Hendersonville Rd, Suite 145 (in the Skyland Ingles Shopping Center). Even if you have never attended before, we invite you to join us for a refreshing beverage (wine and non-alcoholic options are available as well as food) and great discussion. We will resume our gatherings in the Fall. Hope to see you!
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CONGREGATIONAL ELECTION FOR PRESIDENT
AND VICE-PRESIDENT:
SUNDAY MAY 20
Polls are open:
30 minutes before early service; in-between services, and;
for 30 minutes after late service.
The nominees are:
President -
Sarah Asbill
Vice-President -
Michael Neal
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NATIVITY PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN BOARD,
as a Thrivent action team, invites you to honor
Janine Webb
and our wonderful school. A food drive for Calvary Episcopal Food Pantry will be held from here at Nativity
May 11 through May 22
.
This summer, many children may be in need of meals that are usually provided at school, so food pantries, such as Calvary are the source for some of these meals. To help fill this need, we are asking you to help. Please bring canned goods and especially foods that hungry children may need this summer when not being fed at school. Overload our grocery carts. Volunteers will deliver the food to Calvary at the end of this fundraising event.
Thanks to Thrivent, we were able to honor
Janine
as she is ending her tenure at the preschool, by kicking off a pre-event with an end of the year picnic for preschool and kindergarten families to honor her six years of service to the families of Nativity Preschool and Kindergarten.
Thank Janine with a card or letter, a hug and a huge thank you for her service to the families of the school and for her excellent leadership to the school and to the church. Thank her by opening your heart and your pantry to fill the shelves at Calvary Episcopal Food Pantry. Fill the carts with food to fill the tummies of hungry children.
"If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength that God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ."
-1 Peter 4:11
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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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COVER STORY
Mercy and addiction.
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LADIES LUNCH BUNCH
will meet on Thursday, May 24 at 1pm at Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse in Biltmore Village (2 Hendersonville Rd).
Susan Montella
is the hostess for the event. If you are interested in attending, please contact her at
(828)713-2194.
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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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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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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 April
Budgeted to receive: $46,268
Actual received: $44,405
Budgeted to spend: $47,212
Actual spent: $44,570
To see the Treasurer's report for the month of
April
,
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 13
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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