Neighborhood Extravaganza
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.
Atlanta Service and Learning Trip 2019 – Update Part IV
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.
Atlanta Service and Learning Trip 2019 – Update Part III
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.
Nativity Front Entry
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.
Atlanta Service and Learning Trip 2019 – Update Part II
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.
Atlanta Service and Learning Trip 2019 – Update
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.
Chicago 2019 Youth Service & Learning Trip Update
Our youth are very busy on their service & learning trip to Chicago. They have been to Lydia Home and Wings, along with a little bit of sight seeing.
On their way to Chicago they stayed at Bethlehem Lutheran in Portage WI. Their host church in Chicago is Irving Park Lutheran.
Nativity Council Leadership Update
Due to a job change and resulting move, Erik Mosvick has stepped down as president of the Nativity Council. Council member at-large and immediate past president Tom Waddell has been elected by the Council to serve as interim president until the next congregational election in December of 2019. The other officers remain unchanged (Keith Kendall, vice president; James Smith, treasurer; Dan Tight, secretary).
Meet Vladimir Poveda…
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.
MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT BREAKFAST
Early morning on June 4, 17 persons from our Nativity Community attended the Mental Health Connect fundraiser breakfast at Mt Olivet Lutheran Church. The program involved communication about the important work being done by Mental Health Connect along with individuals sharing their challenges when faced with personal mental illness and mental illness of family members.
Nativity Lutheran Church joined the Mental Health Connect collaboration of 12 faith-based organizations in late 2018. The mission of Mental Health Connect is to:
- Get persons in need to the right resources in an efficient manner
- Reduce the stigma of mental illness through education and awareness
If you would like more information about Mental Health Connect, contact the ambassadors representing Nativity Lutheran Church to Mental Health Connect – Gail Bergsven, ggantz1@aol.com ..651-329-446, Kurt Bachmayer , kurt.bachmayer@gmail.com, 612-865-7994, and Lisa Dalke,ljdalke@gmail.com, 612-805-6522
NOTE:Â there will be a navigator from Mental Health Connect available Sunday morning, June 9,between services.
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