Thursday, May 9, 2024

gathering

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Eighth Sunday of Easter

Worship with Holy Communion

8:30am & 10am

Live streaming on Sundays at 10am on our facebook page. Service recordings are available on our youtube channel.

Pentecost

Sunday, May 19 is Pentecost Sunday. One joint service at 10am. Wear something red!

Cookies and Counselors

Join us on Sunday, May 26 after the 10am worship service. We'll welcome the Lutheridge Counselors for the summer and share a Cookie Feast afterwards. Come out to meet these counselors, show your support, and eat cookies!

Outdoor Worship

starts on Sunday, May 26 at 8:30 in the shelter. Be sure to bring a chair and meet us in the shelter each week during the summer. If there is inclement weather, we'll worship in the sanctuary.

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Project Linus: Thank You!

Thank you for all you do for Project Linus, making it possible to bring comfort "hugs" to so many. - Ellen Knoefel, Chapter Coordinator

Below are pictures from Project Linus' Make A Blanket Day last Saturday, May 4.

Season of Listening

This summer, Pastor Sean is creating a Season of Listening at Nativity and has cleared his schedule to make time to meet with disciples in their homes or in the office (whichever is easier). This is a time to get to know one another better and share your thoughts. He is available on Tuesdays from 12pm to 8pm and Wednesdays from 12pm to 8pm (note the evening times to make it more convenient for working families). Please contact Michele Grush at admin@nativityarden.org or call the church office at 684-0352 to setup a meeting.

Nativity's Memorial Garden

God's presence is in full bloom in our Memorial Garden. Many thanks to Andra Nus for her care of this sacred space. Have questions about our Memorial Garden? Email admin@nativityarden.org or call the Church Office at 684-0352. Photo credit: The Neals

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Christ in Our Home

The 3rd Quarter edition of Christ in Our Home is available for pick up at the Welcome Desk in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like a copy mailed to you, please contact Michele Grush at admin@nativityarden.org or call the Church Office at 684-0352. Please indicate if you prefer the standard or large print edition.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

continues on Wednesdays at 10am. We will be focusing on the book of Romans. Our last Bible Study for the program year is Wednesday, May 22.

The Nativity Book Group

will meet on Thursday, May 16, at 2pm in the Fellowship Hall to discuss, Raphael, Painter in Rome by Stephanie Storey. The book for June 29 is This Must Be the Place by Maggie O'Farrell. Everyone is invited to attend, even if you haven't finished the book.

Centering Prayer

Centering Prayer's last meeting before breaking for the summer is Wednesday, May 22 at 8am. Thank you to Carolyn Anderson for her faithful ministry in this group.

Author Talk: David Schaeffer

On Wednesday, May 22 at 6pm, Grace Lutheran in Hendersonville will host an Author Talk in their Fellowship Hall. David Schaeffer, whose late parents (William B. “Bill” and Mary Schaeffer) were one-time Grace members, will be leading a discussion of his book Letters from Sweden which is about his parents' love story and life. In his words, "This non-fiction book tells the true story of my father’s quest to find a wife, to survive the war (Battle of the Bulge and invasion of Germany – where he was injured), find his place in the ministry, and sustain and grow his love for his fiancée back in Greenville (my mother) through hundreds of romantic and Godly letters from Sweden."  All are welcome.

Taking Faith Home

This devotional can be used for home devotions and small groups to deepen your daily and lifelong faith formation. Click here to view this devotional for this week.

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Nativity's Annual Mulch and Outdoor Work Day

is scheduled for Saturday, May 18 from 9am to noon (rain or shine unless thunder & lightning). Please join the Yard Guard to help us get the church grounds in shape for spring and summer. The rainy weather has put us behind in our efforts, and we could really, REALLY use some help. Any amount of time you can spare will make it easier for all of us and be appreciated. Our sponsored Boy Scout Troop 8 will be participating.

ABCCM South: Pantry Campaign

On behalf of the ABCCM South Crisis Center thank you for your continued support.  This past winter, your timely gifts provided food, clothing, hygiene items, bedding, household items and financial assistance for families experiencing hard difficulties.  We also saw a sharp increase in requests for assistance.  Please consider donating to our latest campaign to stock our pantry.  Now through the end of May you can help replenish items for families, elderly and individuals who desperately need assistance.  Items needed:

• Canned pinto beans
• Canned black beans
• Canned northern beans
• Chili with beans
• Squeezable jelly
• Mac and Cheese
• Peanut Butter
• Canned spaghetti and meatballs
• Instant mashed potatoes
• Red beans and rice

• Canned ravioli
• Canned chicken
• Canned tuna
• Travel size shaving cream
• Travel size deodorant
• Travel size toothpaste
• Small and medium pads
• Tampons
• Body Wash
• Diapers size 3-6

You may place your donations in the marked receptacle in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you!

The Lord's Acre - No Work Session Today

Come for Friday morning harvest time, 8:30am

There will no need for a Thursday evening work session this week. (We will meet next Thursday, May 16) However, we need harvesters to pick lettuce this Friday morning at 8:30am.We pick delicate veggies in the morning late in the week so they’ll be crisper and fresher for Saturday distribution. Please let Martha Vining at viningmartha@yahoo.com know if you can help Friday morning. If you'd like to read News from The Lord's Acre in its entirety, please click here.

Calvary Food Pantry

is celebrating 15 years of fulfilling God’s mission to feed the hungry! Last Saturday, over 120 households visited CFP for help with groceries. One of the clients’ first friendly faces was Carol Copeland distributing federal food (TEFAP), always with a great smile and hearty laughter. Tom Walker assisted clients as they wound their way through the aisles with their grocery carts, swapping stories in Spanish and English. Kim Baldwin could be found very early on Saturday morning, efficiently putting the finishing touches on the shelves and ensuring that volunteers were welcomed and informed. Heather Neal showed a new 9th-grade volunteer how the client-shopping model works while they helped both brand new clients and old friends. 

We invite you to join us! If you’d like to know more, contact Karen Rich at at 242-6403 and to sign up click here.

congregation council

Congratulations to Our Newly Elected Council Members! 

The Nativity Constitution requires the congregation to elect the council President, Vice President and four council members. The existing council then elects two members. We had eight open positions and eight candidates for this election which happily means all the candidates will be members of the 2024 Nativity Council. Thanks to each of them for their willingness and dedication to serve.

youth

Come join the fun!

The Youth (rising 6th graders through this year's high school graduates) are taking a trip to Lutherock this summer for a long weekend! It is from Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4.

Some of the activities we have planned: Sky Park (ropes course), repelling, double zip line, hiking, and rock climbing!

The cost for this event is only $175. A minimum of 8 Youth signed up are needed. Please contact Pastor Sean by

June 30 if you are interested in attending this wonderful weekend!

Lutheran Church of the Nativity

2425 Hendersonville Rd. | P. O. Box 208

Arden, North Carolina 28704

nativityarden.org | 828.684.0352