adults

Spiritual growth occurs through a balance between action and reflection and in the context of a balance between solitude and community.

	Adult Community Opportunity LEAFs an Ecumenical Life Enrichment Adult Forum for Seniors. Enrollment and participation is open to anyone who has interest. The purpose of this series is to provide opportunity for senior adults to enjoy lifelong learning, creative expression and interfaith fellowship.


	Faith Formation for Adults Financial Peace University A 13 week personal finance class that teaches people how to be good stewards of money with biblical based principles. Topics include: savings, debt, budgets, insurance, mutual funds and giving. You Can Make a Difference Connect the pieces of your life to express what you really believe and value. This workshop is helpful to individuals seeking God's plan for their daily life, people desiring a new ministry focus and those anticipating a change (e.g., job, retirement, etc.). POP TOPS (Sunday Morning Forums) Popular topics - intergenerational forums to strengthen our lives together. Forums are offered Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:00 a.m. and cover a variety of topics. Forums meet in the Fellowship Hall. Companions In Christ Companions in Christ is a small group experience in spiritual formation. It is a 28 session journey that lays the foundation that establishes the trusting community in which honest sharing and growth can take place. Small groups are formed in the fall. Contact Jan Frederickson for more information.

	Baptism

	Bible/ Book Studies

	Health & Wellness Healing and caring activities were a primary part of the ministry of Jesus, and continues to be a significant aspect of the church's ministry today. Our mission is to foster health, healing and the caring aspects of the church community. We seek to reflect God's love by promoting holistic Christian health within and outside the congregation. Health and Wellness Ministries provide blood pressure clinics, blood drives, health education; home, hospital and nursing home visits; personal health counseling; prayer support for the church and community; referral information; and healing services. Contact Eva Addison with questions.

	"Nativity Cares" Microfinance Group If you are wondering how, what and who about microfinance, come to one of our meetings to explore this approach to help entrepreneurs over the world gain a better life for themselves and their children. We invest through KIVA so please be willing to loan $5. We have made two loans so far to women. Come for discussion, updates and sharing of information: We meet in the Fellowship Hall.

	Prayer Chain Nativity Church believes in the strength and power of united prayer. Requests for prayer can be made by calling the church office at 612-781-2766 during the week or 612-789-8395 during the evening or weekends. Your request will then be phoned to the many persons on our various chains who immediately call the request to the next person on their chain and then go to prayer. Confidentiality is most important and the trust between the 'chain' members is very high. We have experienced the joy and thrill of many answered prayers.

	Relationship Enrichment Growing Together is a group relationship enrichment program for seriously dating, engaged and newlywed couples. The program includes relationship assessment, small group discussion, structured exercises and practice-at-home activities. Growing Together Brochure

	Stephen Ministry Stephen ministry is a caring, supportive, lay ministry to assist those persons experiencing a time of need, grief or crisis. A Stephen Minister is trained in a variety of skills and will listen, offer resources, pray and offer Christian love and support.