Thursday, November 1, 2018
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Fall Back...
Don't forget to set your clocks back
ONE HOUR
on Saturday night! Enjoy that extra hour of sleep and we'll see you Sunday morning!
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On behalf of the teachers, parents, and students at Nativity Preschool and Kindergarten I want to express our heartfelt thank you for supporting our scholarship fundraiser. On a personal note, it was a pleasure worshiping with the congregation and meeting people who are an integral part of the overall success of our program. We not only share a common space, but NPK Sunday and the support for our program is a testimony to how we share a common belief in Christ and ensuring a loving environment for all of the children who attend NPK.
We raised
over $4,000
for our scholarship fund, and also received an anonymous
donation of $10,000
to develop a nature/music based playground for our toddlers and 2's. Thank you for all you do and we look forward to continuing to build upon this relationship.
-Michael Natarella, Director
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CONGREGATION
MEETING
Sunday, November 11
between services at 9:40AM
in the Sanctuary.
ACTION ITEM:
Approval of 2019 Budget.
(click
here
to view the proposed budget)
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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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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This Sunday is Commitment Sunday. During worship, we will all be invited to bring forward our Commitment Cards indicating our intentions for giving in 2019. We invite you to pray for Nativity, our ministries, our goals, and our desire to respond to God's grace by
Growing in Faith, Growing in Service.
We invite you to pray about your giving and how God is leading you to respond. We are excited by the opportunities that God has set before us in 2019. We hope that you share that excitement and that you will join us in Making Christ Known in 2019.
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Please
click
HERE
to read the bulletin insert from this past Sunday, which shares more about our Ministry goal for 2019.
Click
HERE
to view the brochure that was sent out this week, detailing our 2019 Stewardship goals.
Click
HERE
to view a Commitment Card, which will be available in the pews on Sunday.
Click below to listen to our
Temple Talks:
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+ Quilt Blessing This Sunday
Imagine the comfort that comes from a hug at the time when you need it most. That's the feeling we share with a Lutheran World Relief Quilt. Today, we're blessing 88 LWR quilts made this year by our Nativity Quilters, which will then be packed and sent around the world to our neighbors in need (last year's quilts were sent to Armenia).
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First and foremost, recipients use their LWR Quilts to shield against the cold and rain, and for warm bedding . But their versatility also makes quilts useful as simple tents, floor coverings, or a wrap to hold a baby on a mother's back.
We say a special thank you to our Nativity Quilters who are dedicated to this important ministry:
Ann Dasher, Princess Ferguson, Ann Harvey, Sue Jacklin, Renee Park, Brenta Poole, Nancy Rehan and Jean Zabe
l.
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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Congratulations and God's blessings upon the family of one of our "Sons of Nativity", the Rev. Jesse Canniff-Kuhn. He and his wife, Lindsay, welcomed their second son on October 27.
Congrats to grandparents Pastor Mary and Pastor Tim as well!
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Scripture Readings
beginning
November 4
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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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