Nativity Newsletter

Is it just me or has it been really difficult to get motivated lately? I've decided it's the heat. I find it really zaps me. There are only a few things I've done consistently over the last few weeks: I have consistently avoided doing things I don't want to do. Most of those things have to do with housework. Something positive I have been consistently doing is going to the gym - which I don't love - but I know it is good for me if I ever plan to walk like a normal person again. It's nice to belong to a community like Nativity because it seems like there is always someone to take your place if you miss your assignment at church or to encourage you out of the doldrums. 

In two weeks, Margaret Love Denman, Sally Lott McLellan, and I will be headed to Camp Bratton-Green for Cursillo #141. Margaret Love and I are on staff and will be leading a session and serving as table leaders for discussion. Sally Lott will be a cursillistas. Please pray for us September 18-20. Kathy Shoalmire

Sunday, September 6

Celebrant: The Reverend Ann Whitaker

Music: Loyal

LEM:James

Altar Guild: Kathy and Teresa

Lectors:Karen/Dawn

Offering: Noa Caroline/ Denny

MC POD: Eddie

Lessons:

Ezekiel 33:7-11

Psalm 119:33-40

Romans 13:8-14

Matthew 18:15-20

Announcements:

Robbie suggested that I share this link with the church family. It clarifies who can lead Morning Prayer (no license required) and other lay training opportunities. Lay Worship Leaders Info (click here)

Bible Slam has started. We are attempting to finish reading the entire Bible which was started before Covid - read some during Covid - then postponed. We are trying to finish before Christmas. Think of it as another way to worship. You simply go to the church - anytime night or day - and get the BIG RED BIBLE (if not on lectern - it is kept on the bookcase by the keyboard) The place to start reading will be marked. Read aloud and mark where you quit. If you need the code for the church, see James McCormick.

Women's Book Group is OPEN to everyone. We are studying the familiar story of Mary and Martha. Come even if you don't have the book we are using (Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World). We meet at 9:30 am on Saturdays.

The Mission Committee meets at 6pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

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Those Who Serve: Sunday, August 30

Morning Prayer: James McCormick

Altar Guild:Karen/Margaret Love

Lectors: Eddie/Joe

Offertory: Elijah/Rose

MC POD: Debbie

Lessons:

Jeremiah 15:15-21

Psalm 26:1-8

Romans 12:9-21

Matthew 16:21-28

Announcements:

*Greetings all Nativity We Open Our Doors Ambassadors!

As you know, our aim was to visit our designated church during the month of August. Please provide Mary Beth with an update on how your visit went. If you have not been able to visit yet, no worries. Just let me know, so we can begin moving forward with our next steps. Thank you!

*Book Group: Is discussing the book Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World. All are invited to join us on Saturdays, at 9:30 am even if you haven't bought the book or read the book.

*Bible Slam: Starts This Week September 1.The Bible is in the sanctuary - the page is marked. Just go anytime night or day - read aloud starting at the marked page - mark where you stop - fill out the street. We want to finish before Christmas. For more information see James McCormick. He will also give you the code to enter the church.

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hose Who Serve - Sunday, August 23 - 10:30 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Deacon Tina Frizzell

Music: Brenda

LEM: Joe

Altar Guild: Vivian

Lector 1: Kathy

Lector 2: Jack

Offertory: Rosemary and Benjamin

MC POD: April

Compline: Sunday, August 23 - 6pm - led by Margaret Love Denman

All are encouraged to attend. This is a brief and beautiful liturgy from the Book of Common. Prayer.

Lessons:

Isaiah 51:1-6

Psalm 138

Romans 12:1-8

Matthew 16:13-20

Announcements:

After Church Fellowship: Help is needed for both set-up and clean-up. Please volunteer.

Book Group: We will be discussing the book Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World. All are invited to join us on Saturday, August 29th at 9:30 am even if you haven't bought the book or read the book.

Bible Slam: Starts September 1. See James for more information.