Happy Mother's Day!
To all Moms who serve in a ministry at Nativity
To the ministers who serve Moms here on the
weekend
To all our Mom small groups
To all the Moms who drive their kids here to serve
To all Moms who look after Junior so Dad is freed up
to serve
To the Moms of students serving in ministries
Happy Mother's Day!
May it be blessed.
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Children & Youth in summer
Most of our Children's Programs continue throughout
the
summer as a staple to our worship program.
KidZone
Continues throughout the summer. Will be fully
staffed
at all Masses.
All-Stars
Continues throughout the summer at the 9:00 and
10:15 Masses.
Time Travelers
Continues throughout the summer at all Masses. The
program will relax a little bit but will still deliver a
relevant message that is engaging and interactive.
Students who ordinarily attend Religious Education
are encouraged to attend.
Religious Education
Has concluded for the semester. Students are
encouraged to attend Time Travelers during the
Liturgy of the Word to hear a relevant and engaging
message.
Listen for announcements
about Fall Registration which opens later in the
summer. Registration will be available online.
Summer Spectacular
Is Nativity's exciting
version of Vacation Bible
School.
This summer the theme will be "Beach Party!"
Registration has opened online. Invitations are in the
mail. Summer Spectacular is a major
Evangelism event at Church of the Nativity. Please
invite the children of a friend, neighbor,
or coworker!
Students in Middle School or High School may
volunteer to help Children's Ministers at the Beach
Party! Give your name, contact info, and age at the
Information Desk.
Resurrection
Has concluded for the semester. Listen for
announcements
about Fall Registration which opens later in the
summer.
Uprising
Has concluded for the semester. Listen for
announcements
about Fall Registration which opens later in the
summer.
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CN midweek ends
If over the entire year you took away just one thing,
may it be this: Ministers must lead people to Jesus.
All
true
ministers are leaders.
We are called to greater and greater leadership in
ministry. This year at CN midweek we
encouraged you to grow as a leader by developing
the six characteristics of a Christian Leader: A Heart
after God, a Servant's Heart, Courage, Integrity, Vision,
and Wisdom.
Thank you to our fantastic and dedicated Midweek
Ministers. They were a steady and flexible team
of servants. Did you know their ministry cooked and
served about 1,500 ministers this year? That
estimate
doesn't even count the guests served at special
events like the Pastor's Dinner. Thank you!
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To view a full color copy of this newsletter,
visit
http://www.churchnativity.org/newsletter.html.
You can subscribe to This Week: The weekly
newsletter for ministers of Church of the Nativity
by emailing Ministry@ChurchNativity.org or
providing your email address to the Information Desk.
Feel free to forward the newsletter to anyone you
think
may be interested by using the Forward Email
link below.
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Church in the summer
Get ready for the summertime pace at Nativity.
Families don't have to race to get here for Religious
Education or morning Mass; instead they plan the day
around the pool. The faces we usually see at 9:00AM
may show up (a little sunburned) at 5:30PM.
Because families get out of their ordinary weekend
routines, the summer tend to be time for commitment-
free
"church shopping." Families throughout the county
roam from church to church looking for one that fits
their schedule and style of worship. So we continue
our
music program, our preaching series, our Creative
Tech Ministry, our hospitality ministries, and most of
our children's ministries as well. When a visitor
comes to Nativity in June or July we will be ready to
welcome
them and serve them and introduce them to Jesus
Christ, who never takes time off. Fortunately he said
to
the Church, "I will be with you always," not "I will be
with you during the school year."
Worship
Don't be surprised when our guests
come straight from York Manor in flipflops or
straight off the ballfield with eye-black and
shinguards. Instead realize that they could have more
easily skipped church altogether. What an honor for
us to welcome them and give them a message they
can use.
Survey
This weekend, please take a few minutes to tell us
about a typical weekend in your household. How
does church fit into your busy
schedule? Surveys available in the Café or at the
Information Desk. Deposit your survey in the black
box inside the Café. With the feedback from these
surveys, expect an improved Mass schedule by
August.
Screen
The projection screen will be reconfigured in the
sanctuary. Two screens will flank the sanctuary. The
crucifix and tabernacle will be positioned behind the
altar. Lighting will be redesigned to enhance the
worship experience.
Lot
The parking lot traffic will ease for a couple of months.
Ministers, we still ask you to please park off campus.
The Mars parking lot is a short walk away. Or find
some shade along the street in the neighborhood.
Offering a parking space near the church is a part of
everyone's ministry to those who are not yet as close
to Christ.
Fountain
The Fountain on the Plaza reminds us of our
Baptismal Promises and the deliverance and renewal
available through Jesus Christ. A water element is
common in church architecture. (Yes, the water
recycles.)
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Summertime Small Groups
Your small group has the option to continue meeting
throughout the summer or to take a break and begin
again the fall. Decide with your group how often you
would like to gather -- weekly, every other week, or
just occasionally for a cookout or two. It's a
good time to get to know one another a little more
casually. You could plan to meet at a Christian
concert (like Sara Groves and Derek Webb
at Grace Fellowship on June
6th) or an
outdoor event. Look for a service outing, like
supporting the athletes by cheering at the Special
Olympics today in Owings Mills.
Those who continue to meet during the summer
months can choose their own curriculum or get some
great recommendations from Fellowship
Coordinators
about books or DVDs that will suit your group. Contact
SmallGroups@churchnativity.org for
guidance.
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ONGOING
WEEKEND MESSAGE
Weekends, March 29-April 27
Weekend of May 11
Mother's Day -- A special tribute to mothers
Weekends May 18 - June 8
Home Improvement -- A series about family
relationships
Please pick up your new namebadges in CN
backstage.
OTHER EVENTS
Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, May 20,
1:00-7:00PM Sign up at the Information
Desk.
Beach Party! June 23-27, 9AM -12 Noon.
This year's Summer Spectacular will Surf through
Scripture. Sign up online at
churchnativity.org. Pick up a postcard at the
Information Desk to give to a neighbor, grandchild, or
coworker.
Stand Training is required of all ministers
who have significant contact with children or youth.
This includes all Children's Ministers,
including those who will help with Summer
Spectacular, all Youth Ministers, all
Creative Tech Ministers, all Cafe
Ministers, all Office Support Staff, all
Missionaries, and all Staff.
- Sunday, May 11 @ 12:30PM
- Sunday, May 18 @ 2:00PM
- Tuesday, May 20 @ 10:00AM
- Sunday, May 25 @ 12:30PM
Or visit the Arc
hdiocese of Baltimore website for other
times and locations.
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