Thursday, October 25, 2018
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This Sunday we celebrate
REFORMATION
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Remember to wear
RED
!
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We are excited to announce
Pastor George Tuttle of the Maryland/Delaware Synod will be joining Nativity to serve as our new Interim Senior Pastor beginning December 1st.
Click
here
to read more!
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CONGREGATION
MEETING
Sunday, November 11
between services at 9:40am
in the sanctuary
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We encourage everyone
to attend!
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We are called to conversation and prayer around our role as U.S. residents and as people of faith in ensuring our election systems promote dignity and respect for all.
We are called to act by speaking out as advocates and engaging in local efforts to guarantee the right to vote to all citizens.
Click
HERE
for more info on
ELCAvotes
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Abbie Holland and Pastor Rachel preparing for the delivery.
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Thank you! Yesterday, we delivered $700 worth of diapers and wipes to the Buncombe County DSS. Between the Noisy Offering, coupons, and store deals, we were able to donate the largest amount of these supplies the BC DSS has received!
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We are so grateful for your support of this incredible community ministry, and we are especially thankful for the Nativity families who are part of the Foster Care System, who Make Christ Known every day through the love and care they share with God's children.
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This fall, we will explore together the ways in which we hear God calling Nativity to faith and service. As God’s people of faith, we respond joyfully to God as we are able, giving back to God’s church and mission, seeking to
Make Christ Known
in all things.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be learning more about Nativity’s exciting ministry plans for 2019.
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Bulletin inserts, temple talks, an invitation letter, and a brochure will tell you more about the specifics of Nativity’s goals for the coming year and how you can support each one.
Please click
HERE
to read the letter sent out, detailing our goals and plans for 2019.
Please click
HERE
to read the bulletin insert from this past Sunday, which shares more about our Ministry goal for 2019.
Thank you for Making Christ Known as we Grow in Faith and Service!
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We are saddened to inform you that
Greg Novack
died on October 18, 2018.
Greg was part of the Nativity Brass for many years and shared his talents as an accomplished trumpet player with our congregation on festival Sundays.
We extend our heartfelt prayers of Christian sympathy to Greg's family and friends. We trust in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection, in which all of God's children are reunited around the throne of grace.
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On Sunday, November 4, 2018 we will commemorate our members who have united with the Church Triumphant over the past year. During the prayers we will name other loved ones who have died since last All Saints Sunday (November 5, 2017). To add a name you wish to be lifted up in prayer on All Saints Sunday, November 4, please click
here
.
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THANKSGIVING TURKEYS
For the past several years the Calvary Episcopal Food Pantry has provided the makings of a Thanksgiving meal to approximately
200 families
. This includes a turkey or ham and all the sides that are part of a traditional meal. The cost is approximately $15.00 per family. Please help us continue this tradition by donating to feed one or more families.
Remember that
every $15.00 allows a family to celebrate Thanksgiving
, perhaps not possible without your donation. Hopefully through your generosity there will be enough to do the same for Christmas, something we have not always been able to do. You can drop your donation in the offering plate on Sunday.
Checks should be made out to Nativity and note “turkeys” in the memo line
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THE PANTRY
is preparing for colder weather and upcoming holidays. You
can be part of the helping team by volunteering; donating food, funds, or hygiene items; praying for this ministry; or sharing information with friends in need or who want to help.
Holiday Meals:
Turkeys, hams, and holiday trimmings will be distributed November 17 and again near Christmas. CFP is open every Saturday 8:30-11 a.m.
Special requests:
instant potatoes, stuffing, gravy, baking supplies, soup & chili mixes or cream soups, coffee / tea bags, crunchy peanut butter, canned yams and pumpkin. Thank you for helping!
Sign up
online
or at the Welcome Desk.
Come experience abundant joy and make connections with partnering congregations. Find out what this outreach ministry is all about! Contact
Ann Harvey
or
Pastor Rachel
for more details.
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Can YOU help?
We are creating a list of Faith Formation Leader substitutes. Your materials are provided; come spend a Sunday morning growing in faith with our children. Please contact
Pastor Rachel
if you can help.
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We hope you'll join us on Sunday mornings between worship services, from 9:40 to 10:40, to learn and grow in faith.
This year, we have 7 classes. Click to read descriptions!
Each class can be joined at any time, and if you miss a Sunday, you can jump right back in!
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NATIVITY'S BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
will meet on
Thursday, November 15
at 2PM
in the Fellowship Hall. The book for the month is
From Sand and Ash
by Amy Harmon. All are welcome to attend and discuss this book.
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The
December
meeting of the Book Discussion Group will be on
Thursday, December 6
at 2PM
at the Ivory Road Restaurant on route 191, just north of the Long Shoals intersection with Rt. 191. We will enjoy an English Tea as we discuss
Love Without Limits
by Jacqueline Bussie. Reservations are necessary to have enough places and food for everyone. The cost of the tea is $20. You may attend and not purchase the tea, but you must still let us know if you are planning to attend by November 15. Call
Peggy Oehm
, 828.964.2656 or
Linda Blake
, 684-8378.
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click
for October 2018 issue
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By the light of grace
How does the ELCA understand
heaven and hell?
click
here
for study guide.
Pastors of transition
"Interims want to help people through the transistion period, understanding clearly their accountability to their baptismal covenant and whatever future their congregation may have.
"
by Charles Austin
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THE NATIVITY WOMEN
will meet for Bible study, lunch, and fellowship on
Thursday, November 8 at 11:00AM
in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a bag lunch and join in the conversation about the woman at the well as found in John 4:7-42. We will discover how the Messiah can turn our messes into messages. All women are welcome to attend.
THE NATIVITY CARD MINISTRY
will meet on
Thursday, November 8 at 12:30PM
in the Fellowship Hall. Men and women are welcome to come and help make cards for our members on the prayer list. The card is different each month but is easy to assemble.
LADIES LUNCH BUNCH
will next meet in
January 2019
. Watch for the announcement in January's e-news.
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G I V I N G
Update
Your faithful giving contributes
to our mission of
Making Christ Known
.
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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For the month of
September
Budgeted to receive: $46,268
Actual received: $
50,320
Budgeted to spend: $48,657
Actual spent: $37,116
For the
Treasurer's September report
, click
here
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Click to see who's celebrating!
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Scripture Readings beginning October 28
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TAKING FAITH HOME
This weekly devotional handout is also available on the Welcome Desk. "Taking Faith Home" is a production of Milestones Ministry, LLC, and is created by a team led 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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