Thursday, November 15, 2018
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PUB THEOLOGIANS!
Pub Theology meets
TONIGHT
at
7:30PM
at
Mills River Brewery!
ALL ARE WELCOME
to come enjoy a refreshing beverage (wine and non-alcoholic beverages available) and great discussion.
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+ noisy offering this Sunday
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We are dedicating November's Noisy Offering to
Wildfire Response through the Lutheran Disaster Response
. Wildfires are raging across California, destroying thousands of homes and wiping out the town of Paradise, located north of Sacramento. Numerous deaths have been confirmed and largescale, mandatory evacuations are in place for multiple communities across the state’s impacted areas as first responders work to gain control of the fires. In an email to congregations across the ELCA this week, LDR wrote, "Through our partners in California, Lutheran Disaster Response has already begun addressing immediate needs, including providing food and other necessities to survivors. We are also preparing to address long-term needs which might include rebuilding of structures and emotional and spiritual care. The need will be great."
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Our Noisy Offering will go to the victims of the fires, providing what they need to be safe and well in the coming days, weeks, and months as they start to rebuild their lives. Thank you for your generosity as we accompany our neighbors and let them know they are not alone.
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“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
– Romans 8:38-39
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On Sunday, November 25, join us between services for a
Farewell Fellowship
for
Pastor Gregg
and
Pastor Rachel
.
More details to come.
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A N N O U N C E M E N T
from Pastor Gregg and
Pastor Rachel
Click
here
to read
Pastor Gregg
and
Pastor Rachel's
letter.
Click
here
to read a letter from Congregation Council President
Sarah Asbill
regarding the upcoming transition.
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We are excited to welcome
Pastor George Tuttle
of the Maryland/Delaware Synod.
He will be joining Nativity to serve as our Interim Senior Pastor beginning
December 1st.
Click
here
to read more!
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The Campfire Choir will make a return on
Sunday, November 25
to sing an offertory anthem at the
8:30AM service
. Those who are interested in singing can e-mail
Pastor Tim
at
badgertimck@gmail.com
or meet in the Choir Room at 8:00AM on Nov. 25.
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An important part of the Church community is being active in smaller, more intimate groups. A
small group
at Nativity is an intentional gathering of up to 15 people for the purpose of fellowship, building relationships, and making Christ known.
Small groups
can be used as an opportunity to reach out and encourage members and non-members to join the group and become a part of the Nativity worship community These groups can meet during the week, not just on Sundays.
Here at Nativity, we are committed to helping support existing and develop new small group communities. Over the next few weeks we will be highlighting the importance of
small groups
and asking you to complete a survey of your interests to help us know how to support you.
Click
here
to complete the survey. Thank you!
Mission/Vision Committee
Tom Dieterly, Brian Feid, Leigha Jordan, and Debbie McGinnis
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Children's
Christmas Pageant
Planning is underway for a Nativity Christmas Pageant to take place during the
5PM service
on Christmas Eve! The pageant will be written and directed by
Mandy Horetski.
We are in need of Adults and Youth to help as well as children of all ages to participate.
If you would like to help or participate please reach out to
Ashley Hammack
who is assisting with organizational efforts. You may call, text or email Ashley at 615-969-7515 or
Hammackaa@gmail.com
.
Further details will be sent out soon to those wishing to participate.
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WELCOME TABLE
IS CELEBRATING OUR
5th YEAR
OF FEEDING PEOPLE ...
and we need help!
Our original roster of 40 people has shrunk through moves, health issues, and youth being involved in sports events. We need 10 - 12 Nativity people to help each time we serve....on the
3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
from 9:00 to about 11:30AM at Skyland Methodist Church on Hendersonville Rd. This Sunday, November 18, you'll have a chance to sign up to volunteer whenever you can. (The sign-up sheet is always on a red clipboard at the Welcome Desk in the Fellowship Hall.) Need more information ? Email
Nancy Seekamp
at
nanseek@charter.net
or call 687-8265.
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Thank you
to those who have already turned in your Commitment Cards for 2019! Together, we will accomplish the goals we have set, growing in faith and service as we do God's work in the world.
So far,
73 households
have made their commitments to support Making Christ Known in the coming year.
Additionally,
39 households
have committed to supporting the new organ; we currently have $18,486 of our organ goal committed!
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Receiving Commitment Cards helps the church plan well for the future, and making a commitment helps our households make intentional plans for supporting the church. Last year, 136 households turned in cards; we'd love to get at least that many this year!
If you have not yet turned in your card, we invite you to join in making your commitment! You can place your card in the offering plate on Sunday or mail it to the church office. You can also use this
LI
NK
to turn in your commitment electronically.
We hope to have all commitments in by November 25.
After that date, our SAS team will begin contacting any households who have not yet communicated their 2019 intent.
Thank you for being in prayer for Nativity in 2019, and for committing yourselves to being part of God's work here in this place!
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G I V I N G
Update
Your faithful giving contributes
to our mission of
Making Christ Known
.
For the month of October 2018
Budgeted to receive: $46,268
Actual received: $38,253
Budgeted to spend: $47,746
Actual spent: $33,767
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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Upcoming
Sunday Morning
Faith Formation
Schedule
Sunday, November 18
- Classes as scheduled.
Sunday, Nov 25 and Sunday, Dec 2
- No classes.
Sunday, December 9 & 16
- Class as scheduled.
Sunday, December 23 & 30
, - No classes.
Sunday, January 6
- Classes resume.
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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!
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Thank you for your generosity!
Nativity members contributed a total of
$1350
toward turkeys for Calvary Food Pantry. That is
90 turkeys
to help
90 households
in our community celebrate Thanksgiving. Thank you!
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Meredith Neal stocking shelves.
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Michael and Michele Cady helping at the pantry.
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At Calvary Food Pantry, all are welcome!
Thank you for your support of this vital outreach ministry. The pantry is open every Saturday from 8:30AM until 11AM to provide groceries, prayer, and encouragement.
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Michael Neal sporting his "God's Work, Our Hands" shirt while donating his time to the pantry.
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To find out more, contact
Ann Harvey
or
Pastor Rachel
. To volunteer, sign up
online
or at the Welcome Desk.
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click
for November 2018 issue
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COVER STORY
To serve and love the neighbor
click
here
for study guide
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THANK YOU
to all who contributed towels, combs, toothbrushes, nail clippers, and soap for the Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits. Thank you to all who gave donations so that more items could be purchased. Together, we made
107 kits
to send to our brothers and sisters who have been relocated from their homes and are in need of items to maintain personal hygiene. When we work together in God's love, great things happen.
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LADIES LUNCH BUNCH
will next meet in
January 2019
. Watch for the announcement in January's e-news.
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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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To benefit victims of Hurricane Florence
Skyland Fire Department
Community Room
Saturday, December 1
7:30am until 11:00am
$8 Adult | $6 Child
At the door
sponsored by Farm to Fender Cafe
and the Rotary Club of Arden
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Scripture Readings beginning November 18
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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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The Church Office
will be
CLOSED
from Wednesday, November 21 thru Friday, November 23.
If you have an
emergency
, please call 684-0352 and leave a message.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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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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