Saturday, December 24 - 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 1030pm
Sunday, December 25 - 10:30am
December 24 & 25, 2016
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Welcome To Nativity Church!
If you would like to know more about Nativity, you are invited to visit the Welcome Center located near the
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First Communion Quilts Travel 12,000 Miles
Thank You First Communion Participants for Sharing Love
and Warmth
When Steve and Nancy Laible traveled to Bangladesh in December
2016, they carried with them the love and warmth shared by the
first communion classes at Nativity Lutheran Church. Each year
the participants in first communion classes prepare a personalized
panel that becomes part of a quilt. The Bangladesh School Project
has been the recipient of the gift of quilts to be shared with children
in Bangladesh. Due to the travel schedule, there were two first
communion quilts available for sharing during the recent trip. One
quilt was presented to a family in the village of a Nativity Scholar.
The quilt will provide loving warmth to a small child and her family
during the coming winter. A second quilt was presented to the
younger sister of a Nativity Scholar who will now have her own quilt
to keep warm during the cold months ahead.
Many thanks to the participants who prepared the panels and to the
helping hands that assembled the lovely quilts.
Submitted December 12, 2016, by Steve and Nancy Laible, Co-directors of
the Bangladesh School Project.
Happening This Sunday: We Celebrate Christ’s Birth
Nursery for Birth to Age 3—Nursery for birth to 3-yearolds, Sat., 3, 4 & 5p.m. Sun., 10:30a.m.
No Faith Formation Classes or Club 56 - Classes resume
Jan. 7th & 8th
PopTops: 9am Fellowship Hall
No Sunday Forum on December 25, or January 1
Year End Giving
Considering your year-end giving? Please consider giving to Nativity? You can make your donation to
Nativity by going to the Nativity website and clicking on “GIVE.”
Snow and cold weather has challenged attendance and giving in December so we are grateful that people can
make donations on line at year end. Please remember that all contributions need to be postmarked or contributed
online on or before midnight December 31. If you prefer to make your
contribution in person we do have worship on December 31 at 5:30 pm.
Your generosity helps all of us to love courageously.
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Merry Christmas & Peace and Joy for the New Year
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Pastor Glenn Seefeldt
Pastor Dan Doerrer
Sweets for Sharing
Martha and Mary Circle
Thank you to everyone who baked Christmas cookies or donated holiday tins
for the “Sweets for Sharing” project! The Martha and Mary Circle packed
114 tins that were delivered by 32 different drivers from the congregation.
Cookie tins went to elderly people who have difficulty getting out and around,
people who have struggled with a serious illness or people who have experienced the death of a loved one this past year (according to our records.)
A first-time driver sent this email after delivering cookie tins, “My son and I absolutely loved participating in “Sweets for Sharing”
and did end up visiting with all four people last night. It was a wonderful experience. I hope to make this a new holiday tradition and
can’t wait to do it again next year.”
Join the Martha and Mary Circle! They meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month for Bible study and fellowship in Room 218 at
12:00 noon. Next meeting – Jan. 18.
Race Equity Discussion
Sunday, January 8 at 9 AM in Fellowship Hall
Jodi Harpstead, CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, will be our final presenter in our series on racial
equity. How do we listen to the stories of our neighbors?
How do we tell our stories? Talking about race and our
faith is both necessary and incredibly difficult. Few topics
are as rife with personal, social, cultural, and religious
land mines. If we only heed God’s voice, if we only lean on
God’s help, if we only move with love, hope, and courage
can we see new ways to work for race equity? All are welcome! If questions-Grace Gee, [email protected]
Thursday Book Study
Adventures in Missing the Point
by Brian D. McLaren and Tony Campolo.
January 5 through April 6, 2017
9:30 am~11:00 am
Join us on our faith journey as we bravely
“take an honest look at the issues facing the culture-controlled church – and the issues in our own life”.
Each week covers crucial topics of faith. A discussion guide
is included.
If you would like the church to order a book for you, please
contact Kathy King, [email protected], 612-968-1855
(before Dec. 28)
For any questions also contact Julie Bonde 612-716-5538,
[email protected]
Women’s Bible Study
Entrusted: A Study of 2 Timothy
Thursday, January 26 - Thursday, March 2, 2017
6:30-8:00pm
Join with other women as Kristi Tharp facilitates Entrusted,
a 6-session study of 2 Timothy by author Beth Moore. Gain
an understanding of what God has entrusted to you and
learn to share your gifts and Christ’s message with others.
Childcare available.
For more information, contact:
Dan Doerrer [email protected] or
Kristi Tharp [email protected]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Mark your calendar for January 16th from 9-11 for a kidfocused Martin Luther King celebration at Nativity. There
will be a service project around hunger, an arts activity,
and more happening in fellowship hall at Nativity. Look for
more information and how to register after Christmas. If
questions-Grace Gee at [email protected].
Women in Action
Jan. 9th 6:30pm
We will support the Dragonfly Project by assembling key
chains and packets.
Questions? Contact Judy Parizek 651-636-7338.
WANTED: Youth Bible Study Leaders
Are you free on Wednesday nights?
Would you like to share your curiosity about a favorite book
of Bible with Nativity’s junior or senior high students?
We have an opportunity that requires your availability for
just three consecutive Wednesday nights.
Leader guides and resources available.
Contact Pastor Dan if interested:
[email protected], 612-695-8453
February 10th through the 12th
Big Powderhorn Mountain
Please register before January 1st by contacting:
Dave Osteraas, [email protected], 612-708-6220
Pastor Dan Doerrer, [email protected]
612-695-8453
MEN’S
SKI
RETREAT
Wednesday Morning
Advent Bible Study
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11 am, in the Commons
“No one expected God to come the way he did. Yet
the way he came was every bit as important as the
coming itself. The manger is the message.” Max Lucado
Advent is the season for preparing and for our celebration of God’s
coming among us. The Weds. morning Bible study will be reading
BECAUSE OF BETHLEHEM by Max Lucado.
No Bible study Wednesday, Dec. 28th.
Feed My Starving Children
Packing Session
Saturday, January 28, 2017
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Nativity has 40 spots reserved on Saturday,
January 28, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at
FMSC in Coon Rapids. Contact Julie Chattopadhyay to sign up, ask a question, or arrange for a ride.
612-310-2972, [email protected]
Here I Stand
Martin Luther, The Art and the Reformation
Thursday, Dec. 29th, bus departs Nativity 10am, returns 1:30pm
See the story of Martin Luther and the Reformation brought to life.
This event is open to all - Students no charge, 18 and older, $20.
Space is limited.
Please indicate your interest in an opportunity
by checking the appropriate box(es) and you will
be contacted. If more than one person signs up,
please indicate near the opportunity which person
desires to serve. Thank you.
Please print First & Last Name of:
Adults:
Children:
Worship Service Attended:
†† Sat. 5:30pm
†† Sun. 8am
†† Sun. 9am
†† Sun. 10:30am
†† Sun., Worship 10:40am
†† NEW contact information below for
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Email address:
Home phone:
Cell phone:
Address:
City, state, zip:
Guest’s home
church:_______________________
†† New to Nativity
More info, [email protected] or 612-781-2766 ext 1004
What’s More Lutheran Than
Beer & Hymns?
Monday, January 9, 2017
7-8:30pm at Stanley’s N.E.
Stanley’s N.E.
For more information, contact: Duane Johnson 612240-6340, [email protected]
Interested in:
†† Membership at Nativity
†† A Stephen Minister
†† Meeting/visit with a Pastor
†† Discussion on use of my gifts/talents
†† Caring/supportive discussion or group
†† Social events & service opportunities
†† Learning & enrichment groups
†† Prayer support
†† Email devotions
December 24 & 25, 2016