There's a place for you in the ministries at Nativity! As one of our seniors,
McKenna Feid
, preached on Youth Sunday, God has given us all gifts to use in the world. As God's people, we faithfully explore how we can use those gifts to God's glory, and the Ministry Fair is a great place to start! Join us in the Fellowship Hall between services
this
Sunday, June 3rd
to see what ministries Nativity has and to consider how you might be called to share your gifts. If you're a current member of a ministry, please also come, so that others can hear about your experiences of Making Christ Known. We'll have name tags so you can 'advertise' your ministry!
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Calvary Food Pantry is Expanding!
Calvary Food Pantry is excited to announce that they are embarking on a
building project!
With the volume of clients coming through each Saturday, the time has come to expand this ministry into a new building. But first, that new building must be built. CFP is starting their building campaign, and they'd like to tell you more about it. They will be hosting a Campaign Kickoff on
Sunday, June 3rd
, from 3-5pm at Calvary Episcopal Church. You are invited to join them for an afternoon of food and refreshments, as well as an informational program about the future of CFP (there will be no solicitation at this event). To learn more about this event, and to RSVP, please click on this
letter
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Please keep our
pastors
and Congregation Representatives,
Mike and Tina Kestner,
in your prayers this week
(May 31 - June 2)
as they attend the
2018
NC Synod Assembly
in Raleigh.
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In honor of
Janine Webb
concluding her service as Director of Nativity Preschool and Kindergarten, we would like to invite the congregation to a farewell reception on
Sunday,
June 10
between the early and late services. We will have refreshments and a basket for cards. Please drop by to wish her well in her future endeavors.
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+ prayer shawl ministry
When the Prayer Shawl Ministry began a few years ago we wondered if we would ever have an extra shawl to gift someone who unexpectedly became ill. It takes a while to make a shawl and the need seemed to be great at the beginning. We usually only give one shawl to a person. So, after about five years, we find ourselves with an abundance of beautiful shawls. We have always said yes if a request was made for a shawl for a friend who might live far away or just down the road. If you know someone in your family or a friend who would feel loved in receiving a shawl, please know that you are welcome to have one to share with them. You may get in touch with Peggy Oehm (
peggyoehm63@ hotmail.com
) and we will choose one from our cabinet. We are happy that we are able to extend this ministry outside our church in a larger way.
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Nativity's Vacation Bible School 2018
Participant Registration is
OPEN
!
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We'll spend the week
SHIPWRECKED: Rescued by Jesus!
July 9-13, 2018 - 9am-12pm
Come have fun with us!
We'll learn about God through songs, games, stories, crafts, videos, snacks, and more! Ready for an awesome week of faith with friends? Click
here
to register! Register by June 25th to receive a t-shirt and CD! A $25 donation per child is suggested to help cover the costs of materials. Registration is open to kids ages 3 (potty trained) through entering 6th grade.
Not a kid, but want to be part of the fun?
We need volunteers! Come enjoy a week of VBS and help our kids learn and grow. We have many different volunteer positions available! Click
here
to volunteer.
WE ARE IN NEED OF SUPPLIES FOR THIS AWESOME WEEK OF VBS!
Please check out our display board and see if you can donate any of the items listed on the leaves. Donations are needed by
July 1st
. Thank you!
Questions? Email Pr. Rachel
here
. See you soon!
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Is someone in your family attending camp at
Lutheridge
or
Lutherock
this summer?
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If so, please let us know
who
and
when
so that we may hold campers in our prayers during worship this summer. Scholarships to camp are available through Nativity. Please contact
Pastor Rachel
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Calvary Food Pantry
welcomes your participation in feeding our neighbors.
Nativity's joyful crew helps clients the first and second Saturday mornings of the month with check in, shopping assistance, and carrying out groceries. Thank you for gifts of food and hygiene products in the cart and gifts of treasure through the offering. If you know someone in need, help spread the word: CFP is open every Saturday 8:30 - 11 a.m. In addition to staples, eggs, produce, milk, baked goods, meat, and bread are available. Love and compassion abound. If you'd like to be part of this ministry, sign up at the Welcome Desk or click
here
. Questions? Contact
Heather Neal
(658-9309 or neal.heather@rocketmail.com) or
Pr. Rachel
.
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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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COVER STORY
Mercy and addiction.
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+ nativity book group
The book for June is
The Broken Road
by Richard Evans. The next meeting will be held on
Thursday, June 21 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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Scripture Readings beginning June 3
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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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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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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