Thursday, November 22 , 2018
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Thanksgiving
blessings
to you and your family
from
Lutheran Church of the Nativity
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Farewell Fellowship
Please join us between services
this Sunday, November 25
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as we celebrate the faithful ministry of
Pastor Gregg
and
Pastor Rachel
at Lutheran Church of the Nativity.
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+ noisy offering
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
November's Noisy Offering for Wildfire Response raised
$999.32!
This offering will be sent to Lutheran Disaster Response, which is already on the ground assisting with recovery efforts in California. They have begun addressing immediate needs, including providing food and other necessities to survivors. They are also preparing to address long-term needs which might include rebuilding of structures and emotional and spiritual care.
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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 helping our neighbors know they are not alone.
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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
THIS 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. The sign-up sheet is always on a red clipboard at the Welcome Desk in the Fellowship Hall. Need more information? Call
Nancy Seekamp
at
687-8265 or e
mail
at
nanseek@charter.net .
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The Endowment Fund
was established by the members of Lutheran Church of the Nativity in 2004. We are blessed to have a program that allows members and friends of Nativity to apply for funds that will enable new ministry initiatives outside the scope of the normal operating budget, help nativity reach out to the community and larger church, and build the church for future generations through scholarships for seminarians, contributions for youth to attend camp, and education for college students (at a Lutheran school) who are affiliated with Nativity. Applications are available in the Church Office or on the website. We will be accepting completed applications through December 23rd. You can email the completed applications to
asheville2002@gmail.com
or bring them to the Church Office and place in the Endowment Committee mailbox.
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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 Schedule
Sunday, Nov 25 and 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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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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To find out more, contact
Ann Harvey
. 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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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 2 Fender Cafe
and the Rotary Club of Arden
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Scripture Readings beginning
November
25
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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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Celebrate the joy and magic of the holiday season with an evening of live music, dance, and comedy that's sure to become an annual tradition! This family-friendly, Broadway-style show features the finest performers from Asheville and Western North Carolina and special guest artists. Directed by musical theatre veteran and funnyman Mario Morin, and choreographed by former Radio City Rockette Lucinda Morin, this professional production presents Christmas favorites including
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, O Holy Night, Let it Snow,
and
Go Tell it On the Mountain
. Relax, unplug, and take time to share the joy, laughter, and peace of the season with your friends, neighbors, and families at the
Asheville Christmas Show!
Friday, November 30th &
Saturday, December 1st, 2018
at 7:30 PM
419 McDowell Street
Asheville NC 28803
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Click
here
for more info and tickets!
This show is produced, directed and choreographed by Nativity's own
Mario & Lucinda Morin
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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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