Thursday, October 11, 2018
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NOISY OFFERING THIS SUNDAY!
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October's Noisy Offering
will be designated for a Youth Service Project for the Foster Care System. Several Nativity families have been or are currently foster families, and we are blessed by the presence of these beloved children of God in our congregation. On Saturday, October 20, our Youth will spend part of their Fall Fun Day shopping for diapers and wipes and learning more about foster care. The Buncombe County Department of Social Services keeps a closet full of these supplies to send with babies and toddlers going to new placements, as well as to give to current foster families to help ease some of the financial responsibility of caring for a child in need. This Sunday's Noisy Offering will be used to purchase these much needed care supplies. Thank you for your generosity!
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Mark your calendars for Sunday night, October 21st!
Nativity is in a time of pastoral transition, which presents our congregation with the opportunity to prepare for the future. We are beginning to prepare for the call process, a journey of discernment that will lead to calling our eventual Senior Pastor. The first step in this process is an event called the Congregational Study. Nativity's Congregational Study will be held on
Sunday, October 21 at 5:00pm
. We will gather together in the Fellowship Hall for a simple meal and the opportunity to gather around tables and have conversations that will provide information needed for the call process. We will talk about our needs for ministry, our congregation's history, and our vision for the future.
This process will be led by Bishop Tim Smith (NC Synod, ELCA)
. We hope to have as many people participate in this process as possible! Dinner is free, childcare will be provided, and we can even give you a ride if you need one.
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Seriously??
Actual things said to women pastors by parishioners and male pastors in the NC Lutheran Synod.
(click video to view)
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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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The group will meet on
Thursday, October 18 at 2PM
to discuss
One Good Mama Bone
by Bren McClain. During the meeting we will have the opportunity to talk to the author by telephone. All are welcome to this special meeting in the Fellowship Hall. The book for November 15 is
From Sand and Ash
by Amy Harmon. December's book is
Love Without Limits
by Jacqueline Bussie. Check the list to read the synopsis of each book.
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YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN NATIVITY'S CREW!
Volunteer opportunities:
assisting neighbors with grocery shopping, organizing & distributing food, providing carry out service, listening to stories, and joining in prayer, laughter, and caring community
When:
First & second Saturdays, 8:15AM-11:15AM
Where
: Calvary Episcopal, Fletcher
Why:
God's Work - Our Hands (feet, ears, & voices, too)
How:
Sign up online in the e-news 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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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.
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by Charles Austin
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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
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
.
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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presents
Justice is the Body of Love ~
Love is the Soul of Justice
November 8 - 11, 2018
Join us at Lutheridge Conference Center for thought-provoking speakers, amazing musicians, and a community of wonderful folks from around the country.
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Come for ...
sanctuary...
a sacred space of hospitality where we can find rest, respite, and renewal
sustenance...
abundant food for hungry souls; intellectual and spiritual nourishment that both challenges and nurtures
inspiration...
deep conversation, uplifting music, evocative art and spirit-filled worship, encouraging us to look deeply into our lives and choices, energizing us as we return to our communities
Click
here
for more information.
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THE FALL GATHERING OF WOMEN OF THE ELCA
will be held on
October 20 from 9AM – 1PM
. Please let
Linda Blake
, 684-8378, lsblake214@aol.com, know as soon as possible if you are interested in attending on Saturday, The program, "Being Seen", will help us understand that we all need to see everyone as Jesus sees us and to love each other who crosses our path. We will remember our sisters who have died during the past year. All ladies are welcome to come and meet your sisters in the faith from different area churches. We can carpool from the church at 8:45AM
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF PERSONAL CARE KITS
Please have your donations in the church by
Sunday, October 21
. Items may be placed in the labeled wicker basket in the hallway to your right as you exit the worship area. Soap, combs, and nail clippers are still needed. Monetary donations may be placed in the offering plate marked "LWR kits".
Thank you for your generosity
in making a difference in the lives of our displaced sisters and brothers worldwide.
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Click
here
to see who's celebrating!
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Scripture Readings beginning October 14
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TAKING FAITH HOME
This weekly devotional handout is 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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