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.
Aging With Gusto!
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.
- People over 60 are happier than those in middle age. Is this true for you?
- People over 60 tend to be closer to God than any other age group. Is this true for you?
- Do you feel you deal with hardship/disappointments because you have been there before?
- Are you more comfortable being yourself because you no longer have to prove yourself to others?
- Do you have more time for family and friends?
- Do you have time to pursue a dream or a passion that you have put on hold?
- People over 60 volunteer at a higher rate than any other age group. Is this true for you?
- Elders have confronted their flaws and learned to forgive others. Do you feel you have more emotional stability than in the past?
- As you look at your life, do you have a sense of accomplishment
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.
Name the Gadget!
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.
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.
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.
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.
AMMPARO Migrant Children
Get involved
Pray for the safety of migrant children and families on the journey and for justice as they reach their destinations.
Become a Welcoming Congregation to accompany these children and families through their transition to life in the U.S. Link to resource. www.elca.org/Resources/AMMPARO
Advocate for justice for migrant children and families. www.elca.org/Advocacy
Accompany migrant children and families through the Guardian Angel Program as the physical presence of the church in the courtroom. https://Vimeo.com/157458987
Give to AMMPARO to provide opportunities for children and families in Central America and in the U.S. https://community.elca.org/donations/ammparo-donate
The AMMPARO (Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation, and Opportunities) strategy was approved at the 2016 ELCA Churchwide Assembly to address the needs of the thousands of unaccompanied children and migrant families who come to the U.S. each year.
The AMMPARO strategy includes the Guardian Angels program. Guardian Angel volunteers accompany migrant children and families as they go through the U.S. immigration court system, providing the physical presence of the church in the courtroom. For more information about AMMPARO, and additional resources about immigration issues, go to www.elca.org/AMMPARO`.”
Guardian Angel Volunteers
The next Guardian Angel training session is May 4th, 2019 – Please register by April 29th. Self-register online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYRz8ld4Hlbvw1RPe8wkg2udGGokRZl7_AiYh7DnMeXQQcAg/viewformÂ
The Saint Paul Area Synod will be hosting the next Guardian Angels training on:
Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 9:00am-11:30am. The training will be at Gloria Dei Lutheran (700 Snelling Ave S, St. Paul) and will prepare volunteers to attend immigration court. The Guardian Angels training is open to anyone interested in being more involved in immigration and justice work. If you have any questions, you can contact Elise d’Entremont, Guardian Angels volunteer coordinator, at eliseinstructor@gmail.com
LENT 2019 – Faith & Social Justice: Why?
On Wednesdays March 13, 20, 27 April 3 & 10 guest presenters will examine the implications of what it means to love courageously, telling why they are involved in issues of social justice and how it has impacted their relationship with God.
We will gather for meals before our mid-week, evening service, enjoy some fellowship and engage in service projects.
Last week we created 279 hygiene kits that went to the H-Cubed: HARRISON, HEALING, HARMONY organization in North Minneapolis. A cultural movement centered in empowering marginalized voices, building community, and healing through the arts.
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