March Shark Madness was a hit! 

03
Apr

March Shark Madness was a hit! 

A group of 30 or so gathered early evening, eager to bond, connect, and offer a world of support. Or more accurately, a team. Nativity members and Thrivent investors came together for the second annual Shark Tank television show inspired fundraising event. Teams, groups, and individuals presented projects, events, missions, and fundraisers all hoping to […]

02
Apr

Beer & Hymns

Another successful evening for Beer and Hymns!  43 people attended from 9 different congregations.  A special thank you goes to Paige Buck for her leadership role as Freda was on a well-deserved vacation after retiring from her full-time job.  Great job Paige! The next Beer and Hymn events have been scheduled for Monday June 3rd […]

13
Mar

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 […]

13
Mar

NE Senior Services Visit

Nativity is a Vital Aging community—providing spiritual and practical resources to enhance the aging process. As part of Nativity’s Vital Aging programs, NE Senior Services representatives visited on March 6th They discussed services such as: rides to appointments, foot clinics, senior housing tours, and legal clinics. Brochures are available near the welcome desk at Nativity Church. […]

22
Feb

Immigration Yesterday and Today

Members of the Wednesday AM Bible Study spent a session looking at the exhibit on recent immigrants, and comparing those stories to immigrants who arrived in the US in the early 1900’s. One observation was that both sets of immigrants had similar motivations for settling in a new country: ability to find work, freedom to […]

19
Feb

Movie Night Recap

The first Anti Racism Team (ART) Friday night movie of 2019 watched Harvest of Empire film. It was a documentary reviewing the United States relationship with Latin America, Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico since our nation was formed. It was an eye opening, informative history that has present day implications for our immigration/asylum […]

13
Feb

Women in Action – Days for Girls

A group of 19 women with Nativity Women in Action group gathered Sunday 2/10 to prepare postpartum kits for two hospitals in Madagascar. Lorna Larson from Nativity explained the obstetric fistula problem and how the postpartum kits will help women in Madagascar until they can get surgery to repair fistula. The goal is to have […]

05
Feb

Hearing Loss Presentation

Thirty six people attended Popular Topics on Sunday, February 3rd to hear Dr. Rolf Skogerboe, Ear/Nose/Throat surgeon. Dr. Skogerboe began by saying, “The favorite four letter word for people with hearing loss is the word, What?”  He presented examples to improve communication. Speak slowly and enunciate, particularly consonants. Look directly at people so they can increase […]

28
Jan

Dignity Brew

On Thursday, January 24, about 75 individuals, including many members of the Nativity Community gathered at La Doña Cerveceria for DIGNITY BREW, a “friendraiser” and “fundraiser “  sponsored  by Thrivent Financial in support of the Dignity Center. The Dignity Center has been a mission partner with Nativity Lutheran Church for almost 10 years and is an […]