20
Feb
Kitbull – Pixar SparkShorts
Don’t let your fears get in the way of friendships. Be courageous… Love courageously.
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 […]
24
Jan
RACE, RELIGION, and RESPONSE: AN EVENING WITH JIM WALLIS
Several members of the Nativity Community attended the presentation and panel discussion featuring Jim Wallis on January 12 at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church. Mr Wallis is an author, an activist, preacher, a teacher, a pastor and a convener of Faith-inspired movements for justice and peace. His keynote speech along with panel member’s presentations addressed […]
15
Jan
Youth Service and Learning Trips-2019
If you missed the meeting on Sunday Jan. 13th or you would like to review the information presented select the resources below. Any Questions? Chicago Trip (7th -9th grade) June 8-14th led by Pastor Ben Schori ben@nativitychruh.org Atlanta Trip (9th -12th grade) June 21-29th led by Heather heather@nativitychurch.org Backpacking (completed 8th grade) July 20-27th led […]
21
Dec
S.A.L.T. & Fleece
On December 14th the Student Action Leadership Team (S.A.L.T.) hosted 23 high school students in a night to support LSS Safe House, a local teen homeless shelter. Students learned about the shelter and the struggles of the local homeless population. They also made fleece tie blankets to be donated. Our students experienced God’s love as […]
09
Oct
Days for Girls – Recap
The Global Mission Outreach Team thanks the Nativity community for supporting the Days for Girls (female hygiene kits) project. Over $1,100 was raised for support of DFG kits, 80 kits were produced (value over $800) and over $500 of materials were donated. The event culminated with a group of 37 volunteers who helped make components […]
03
Oct
God's Work. Our Hands – Recap
On September 9, members of our Nativity Community participated in God’s Work Our Hands projects. 15 volunteers painted and cleaned at Rezek House (2-year transitional living program for homeless youth ages 16-21). Volunteers reported that it was a great way to experience God’s work as they prepared a new apartment for a mother and child […]