Thursday, December 6 , 2018
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IN THE EVENT OF
INCLEMENT WEATHER
To check the status of a service or other scheduled events, please visit our website at
www.nativityarden.org
or call the Church Office at 684-0352 for a recorded message. We also post on WLOS. When possible, a special e-news will be sent.
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Christmas Worship Schedule
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Monday, December 24
5pm
Christmas Eve Service with Children's Christmas Pageant and Holy Communion
10pm
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion
Sunday, December 30
10am
(one service only)
Lessons & Carols
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Many thanks for the great
response to the immediate need for volunteers at Nativity.
Many "jobs" have been claimed
and a few more have been added
.
Some tasks are one-time only, some are temporary, and others need a longer term commitment. Please consider giving of your time and talent to help!
will be continuously updated, so please check back often!
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Pub Theology's last gathering of 2018
will be
TONIGHT
,
Thursday, December 6 at 7:30pm
at Mills River Brewery. Come join us for a refreshing beverage (wine and non-alcoholic beverages also available) and lively discussion.
Then, watch for dates in 2019!
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Dear Nativity Family,
Thank you so much for the beautiful farewell on Nov. 25th. The Goodbye Pie was delicious, and the fellowship was warm and meaningful. Thank you also for the cards, gifts, and well-wishes as you sent us off. We give thanks for the time we spent in ministry with you all and for the blessing you were to us. We continue to pray for you all and the ministry and blessings you will be called to in the future.
We are settling in at Grace in Rock Hill, and already we can see ways our experiences at Nativity will help us be better pastors here. Thank you for being a blessing to the larger church and to us personally through the time we shared in ministry with you!
We wish you a grace-filled Advent and a Merry Christmas,
Pr. Gregg & Pr. Rachel
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Dear Nativity Family,
Thank you so much for your prayers, phone calls, cards, visits and food following my recent accident.
God’s blessings to all of you,
Tom and Irma Allison
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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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STEWARDSHIP FOR ALL SEASONS 2019
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Thank you to those who have turned in Commitment Cards for 2019.
As of Thursday, December 6, totals are:
Operating Fund:
93
Households for a total of
$328,078
Organ Fund:
42
Households for a total of
$18,636
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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.
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If you have not yet turned in your card, we invite you to join in making your commitment! Cards can be found in the church pews and you can place your card in the offering plate on Sunday. Or, you can complete it electronically by clicking
here
.
We hope to have all commitments in by Sunday, December 9
. We would like to receive responses as soon as possible. After December 9, we will begin contacting those from whom we have not yet heard.
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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2019 First Quarter Envelopes
will be available for pick up in the Fellowship Hall this Sunday. Please help us save postage by taking yours home with you! Thanks!
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
October 2018 Council Minutes
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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FAITH
FORMATION
SCHEDULE
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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January's meeting
will be on
Thursday, January 17, at 2:00PM
in the Fellowship Hall to discuss
The Hamilton Affair
by Elizabeth Cobbs. All are welcome to join this group at any time.
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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.
To find out more, contact
Ann Harvey at
auntannieh@gmail.com
or (828)774-5102. To volunteer, sign up
online
or at the Welcome Desk in the Fellowship Hall.
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Before it heads to Goodwill!!
Free!
Nechhi Model 522FB in-cabinet sewing machine.
Not sure if it is in working condition or not. Please contact the Church Office at if you are interested.
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THE NATIVITY WOMEN'S GROUP
will gather on
Thursday, December 13, at 11:00AM
in the Fellowship Hall. We will enjoy a bag lunch, meet the Syrophoenician Women (Matthew 15:21-28 and Mark 7:26) in a short Bible study, and decide on next year's Bible study. All women are welcome - just come!
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THE NATIVITY CARD MINISTRY
will meet on
Thursday, December 13, at 12:30PM
in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to come and help make the beautiful cards we send to our members on the prayer list.
LADIES LUNCH BUNCH
will next meet
January 24, 2019
.
Nancy Seekamp
will be our hostess and more information will be coming in January through the Nativity e-news. All women are welcome to attend this group to enjoy a meal at a local restaurant and get to know your sisters in Christ.
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Scripture Readings beginning December 9
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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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