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Thursday, April 26, 2018
+ 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  .
ELECTION UPDATE!
So far, we have elected five members to Congregation Council:

  • Brian Feid
  • Leigha Jordan
  • Laura McCall
  • Andra Nus
  • Kathleen Treiber

The current Council will elect two additional members.

Thank you to the elected for being willing to serve, and thanks to all who took part in the voting process!
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  . 
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.
Join us on Thursday, 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!
 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.
Scripture Readings beginning April 26

Sunday John 15:1-8
Monday           Acts 8:26-40
Tuesday           1 John 4:7-21
Wednesday      Deuteronomy 10:12-19
Thursday         Mark 12:28-34
Friday              Galatians 3:23-29
Saturday         Psalm 22:25-31
Sunday            John 15:9-17
 

 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.
Lutheran Church of the Nativity
2425 Hendersonville Rd. | P. O. Box 208
Arden, North Carolina 28704
www. nativityarden.org | 828.684.0352