There were 45 people from 12 congregations who enjoyed a fun evening at Beer and Hymns! Rainfall made a special appearance to sing a couple songs.
SAVE THE DATE – The next Beer and Hymns will be September 30th and December 2nd.
Faces were painted, food was eaten, connections were made, a puppet show was enjoyed, laughs were had, and in general a great time was had by all. We are looking forward to next time… stay tuned.
During the Vital Aging weekend, people over 60 had an opportunity to respond to statements about the aging process. If they agreed with the statement, they placed a post it note next to the statement.
The statement that had the most responses was #3. Second place went to #2 and #7. And in last place was #6. How would you respond to these statements? Several good conversations emerged from this process.
After all the services, June 29 and 30th, people had the opportunity to look at antique kitchen and garage/shop gadgets. People of all ages participated as they attempted to guess the purpose of the mystery items. The many gadgets included: a wooden coffee grinder, a meat/cheese slicer, a corn planter, hair curlers, old cook books, veggie cutter, potato masher, and a sock darner. One person commented that none of the gadgets needed electricity. This event was part of Nativity’s Vital Aging weekend.
Our youth continue to explore, learn, grow, and serve in Atlanta this week. On Wednesday they did a Bible study at Ebenezer Baptist Church, worked with Books for Africa, and again  with Open Hand Atlanta.
They are on their way home with some time to reflect on an experience that has changed them and the people they served with.
Our youth continue to explore, learn, grow, and serve in Atlanta this week. We were treated to a guest speaker/presenter from The Carter Center. We also visited the MLK Center and Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Our Sustainability/Environment Outreach Team continues to make progress on our front entry. Here are a few pictures of it all coming together. Stop by and have a look for yourself.
On Sunday our youth were in Birmingham, Alabama to continue their service and learning trip. They are now in Atlanta working with Open Hand Atlanta making posters and sandwiches for the Action Ministries Smart Lunch Smart Kid program.
The youth and leaders have worked their way across a good portion of the U.S. and are now in Atlanta. These images were captured by Betsy Warren at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN.
Quote from MLK Jr., Sr.
Workers strike for safer conditions and fair wages.
The saxophone of Ben Branch, who MLK Jr. was talking to in his last moments, saying that he should play his (Martins) favorite song (‘precious lord’) for the rally ‘real pretty’.
The motel room where MLK jr. spent his final night.
A pano picture of a wall depicting everyone walking together to freedom.
Two young girls’ experience in slavery.
Protestors.
Sign out front of the Motel.
Nativity’s new intern pastor. Vladimir begins June 15, 2019. Vladimir and his wife Sarah and their three children are members of Nativity.
Over the next two years Vladimir will be among us learning about serving as a pastor by leading worship, teaching, offering pastoral care and preaching while attending classes at Luther Seminary. Nativity is part of a new innovative Master of Divinity program called MDivX.
Pastor Glenn will serve as Vladimir’s supervisor and an internship committee will offer support and feedback for him as they experience Vlad’s presence, ministry and leadership.
I look forward to another new adventure in the life of the church. Please introduce yourself to Vladimir and keep his family in prayer.
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