+ noisy offering
this
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Our April Noisy Offering will go to
ELCA World Hunger
. Nativity has supported this great organization throughout the years, and in this Easter season of abundant good news, we are excited to share our own abundance with our neighbors.
ELCA World Hunger
partners with congregations in the US, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, as well as companion churches, The Lutheran World Federation, and other partners like Bread for the World, Church World Service, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service and Lutheran World Relief, in order to reach communities in need. From health clinics to microloans, water wells to animal husbandry, community meals to advocacy, your gifts to
ELCA World Hunger
make it possible for the ELCA to respond, supporting sustainable solutions that get at the root causes of hunger and poverty. 815 million people around the world - that's more than 1 in 10 - can't access the food they need to live active, healthy lives. By providing immediate relief to those who are hungry,
ELCA World Hunger
meets basic needs and recognize the universal human right to food. Then they connect people with the resources they need to produce food and gain access to clean water, education, health care and sources of income, long-term, sustainable change can be accomplished. Through this comprehensive approach, we can all work to address hunger from all angles — both domestically and globally. Thank you for your generosity!
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nativity book group
April's meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, April 19, 2:00PM - 3:30PM
in the Fellowship Hall.
The book under discussion for April is
The Little Paris Bookshop
by Nina George.
All are welcome. You don't need to come every month, just when you are able. The book for
May
is
Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend
by Matthew Dicks. For a full list of books and their descriptions click
here
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needs your help on
Saturday, April 21st
! Please sign up at the Welcome Desk in the Fellowship Hall. If you've never helped before and would like to learn about this ministry, please contact
Nancy Seekamp
at
nanseek@charter.net
or call 687-8265.
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This Sunday morning,
April 15
, we will be electing Congregation Council members. Voting takes place in the Fellowship Hall. Polls are open: 30 minutes before early service; in-between services, and; for 30 minutes after late service.
We have six amazing individuals willing to give their time and talents to serve:
- Brian Feid
- Leigha Jordan (1 year term)
- Kelly Landolfi
- Laura McCall
- Andra Nus
- Kathleen Treiber
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Ever wonder what goes on at Pub Theology?
Participants enjoy a refreshing beverage (wine and non-alcoholic options are available, as well as food) and have great discussion in a casual, non-judgmental setting. Here are some sample questions:
- Discuss how a good cup of coffee, a song, or a painting can have an impact on you.
- Is it more important to do the right things or believe the right things? How do we know what the 'right things' are?
- Do you believe in angels? If so, do angels intervene today as in ancient time?
Join us next
Thursday, April 19
, at
The Casual Pint
(click
here
for directions) at
7:30PM
for a great time of fellowship and faith! We'd love to see you.
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Giving Statements & Update
First quarter giving statements were mailed this week. If you have any questions, please contact Carrie Dahlberg at
cdahlberg@nativityarden.org
. The statements included this update:
"We set four goals for 2018, and we are doing well in achieving these goals!
- We have been fully funding our ministries, including our Wednesday evening Lenten activities.
- We are in the process of searching for our Music Director, and we anticipate being able to fully fund that position when the hire is made.
- We are exploring technology upgrades for our congregation, assessing our needs and options.
- We have moved $1,500 into our Capital Improvement Fund each of these three months, which means we are on track with our goal to replenish that fund with $18,000 this year.
Starting in May, any designated Freedom For the Future Fund donations will go to the Operating Fund to support ongoing ministries, including these four goals. If you prefer something different to take place with your donation, please let us know, otherwise we will assume you agree with this new classification of your donation.
We have many more opportunities to Make Christ Known this year, and we are grateful for your support and participation!"
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Nancy Jane Morris
We are saddened to inform you that
Nancy Morris
died on April 5, 2018.
When Dick Morris served as Cantor at Nativity, his wife, Nancy, became an active leader in the life our parish. Stephen Ministry was her passion. Nancy led this ministry for us. She was also reader and life-long learner. And she loved sharing new insights in discussion-oriented groups. With grateful hearts we remember
Nancy Morris
in our prayers. Click
here
to read Nancy's obituary.
Dick's address is
5915 Billings Dr. Lincoln, NE 68516.
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+ COMMUNION MILESTONE
The Communion Milestone
is the first time members of Nativity officially accept their role as recipients of God's grace in the bread and wine of the sacrament. This milestone is often reached in kindergarten, but it's open to any of God’s children who are wishing to learn more.
We will meet three times on Wednesday evenings (April 18th,
April 25th, and May 2nd) from 5:00-6:30 pm
to prepare for this public act of faith. There will be dinner at our meetings, and a parent/guardian must attend with their child.
Our Communion Milestone Sunday will be
May 6th
. If you're interested, please contact
Pastor Rachel
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Scripture Readings beginning April 15
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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MULCHING
Phase II
Nativity's YARD GUARD
is requesting your help
THIS SATURDAY, April 14
beginning at
9:00AM
for a morning of spreading mulch at the NE corners and entrance of the church. Twelve yards of mulch!! Any amount of time you can help will be greatly appreciated.
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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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Click
here
for the April 2018 issue.
COVER STORY:
The "e" word.
Why does the ELCA have the word
"evangelical" in its name?
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Volunteers are needed weekly and every Saturday. Join the Nativity crew on the first and second Saturday mornings of the month. To volunteer, click
here
. Questions? Contact Contact
Heather Neal
at
neal.heather@rocketmail.com
or 658-9309 or
Pastor Rachel
.
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Thank you
for bringing items for the Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits. The item we need for March and April is a
sturdy comb
. Please continue to bring in any items on the list through October. The kits will be assembled and shipped with the quilts. Monetary donations may be placed in the offering plate and marked LWR Kits. Thank you for your generosity.
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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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