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Click for last Sunday's
Click for last Sunday's
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One of our former pastors,
Rev. Sara Ilderton
, is with us to bring a word of thanks from the North Carolina Synod. As an Assistant to the Bishop, Pastor Sara provides leadership for Candidacy and Boundaries. Nativity has been strong supporter of the candidacy process in that we have gifted the greater church with fifteen of our “sons and daughters” to serve as ELCA Pastors. We have also contributed to the formation of future church leaders by serving as an internship site five times. Thus, the word of thanks and a special visit from one our previous pastors (2002-2010).
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Endowment Committee and Stewardship for All Seasons member,
Fred Park
, will address the congregation and let us know just what
IS
up with Nativity's Endowment Fund. Want a sneak peek? Click
here
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Last Sunday, a Congregational Forum was led by our Council President,
Sarah Asbill
,
to share information regarding plans for an interim pastor at Nativity and the starting of a call process for a new Senior Pastor. Attendees heard about the progress thus far, had questions answered and were given the opportunity to share their thoughts.
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Did you miss
the Congregational Forum?
Click below to listen to a recording.
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Note: The recording ends abruptly due to battery life.
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+ opportunity to share your gifts this summer!
It's summer once again, and the musical ensembles are on their annual break. This means there are ample opportunities for you to offer your musical gifts for anthems on Sunday mornings!
If you are interested in singing a solo, or joining your voice in a duet, or playing an instrument, or offering a liturgical dance, or just about ANY artistic expression of your faith during the offerings this summer, please
click here
or sign-up on the board outside the choir room. Pastor Gregg and Gary Mitchell will contact you and explore possibilities. If you would rather discuss your ideas with Pr. Gregg first, let him know by clicking
here
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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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"Cleanliness may not actually be next to godliness, but it certainly helps a person feel more human"
, states Lutheran World Relief in the Quilt and Ministry Guide.
"When families find their homes destroyed, or must flee for their safety, soap and a towel rarely make the cut for what they can carry. Arriving in a refugee camp or other place of safety, they are scared, vulnerable and dirty from the travel. The simple items included in a Personal Care Kit provide much-needed self-care, critical germ fighting, and the chance to regain dignity amidst situations of fear and uncertainty."
Personal Care Kits update:
To date we have received 56 towels, 103 bars of soap, 108 toothbrushes (thanks to a generous donation of 100 toothbrushes!), 24 sturdy combs, and 24 nail clippers.
The item to gather for July and August is light-weight bath-size towels (20"x40" to 52"x27") dark color recommended.
It would be wonderful if we could send 100 or more kits to Lutheran World Relief this fall. Any item contained in the kit may be brought in at any time and placed in the smaller wicker basket under the women's bulletin board located in the hallway to your right as you exit the worship space. Other items included in a kit are bath-size bars of soap (two to three bars per kit), metal nail clippers, and a sturdy comb. Monetary contributions may be made to Nativity and marked for LWR Kits and placed in the offering plates. Thank you for your generosity in helping our brothers and sisters throughout the world.
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The July meeting of Nativity Women
will be on
Thursday, July 19, at 10:00AM
in the Fellowship Hall.
Please note the change in date and time
. Bring a bag lunch and we will eat together after the Bible Study and before the Card Ministry meeting. All women and friends are welcome to participate.
The
Card Ministr
y will meet directly after the Women's Meeting on
July 19 at 11:30AM
in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to make cards for our members on the prayer list.
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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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Your prayers and your presence are requested
at the Ordination of
Joanna Carol Colley Gragg
to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament
Celebration of Holy Communion
with the Rite of Ordination
Saturday, July 7 | 2:00pm
Zion Lutheran Church
226 Corley Mill Road
Lexington, South Carolina
Ministers are invited to vest and process
Red is the color of the day
A reception will follow in the
Family Life Center
Click
here
to view invitation.
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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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OFFERING ENVELOPES
Third quarter offering envelopes are available for pick up in the
Fellowship Hall.
For the month of May
Budgeted to receive: $40,485
Actual received: $45,978
Budgeted to spend: $50,463
Actual spent: $47,654
To see the Treasurer's report for the month of
May
,
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
Divine Inspiration
Lutheran creatives on faith, vocation and craft
Click
here
for study guide.
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The Book Discussion Group will meet
Thursday, July 19
, in the Fellowship Hall at 2:00PM.
Under discussion will be the book
Before We Were Yours
by Lisa Wingate. The August meeting will be on Thursday, August 16 and the book will be announced soon. All are welcome to join in the discussion. It's not necessary to come every month, just come as you are able.
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Scripture Readings beginning July 1
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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