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The Episcopal Church of the Nativity 22405 North Miller Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85054 480.307.9216

January 2014 THE NATIVITY SCENE

ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, January 26TH

The Annual Meeting is your opportunity to hear about the vision and mission of our church, to hear the treasurer’s report and know our financial situation, to vote on leaders for next year, and to participate in governance of our parish. The schedule for that day will be:

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 11:00 a.m. Lunch is Served 11:20 – 12:30 Annual Meeting

Please see information about our candidates for vestry beginning on page 6 and join us for an informative and festive day!

Dr. Wayne Whitney’s Ordination to the Priesthood

Saturday, January 18, at 10:00 a.m. at Nativity

Bishop Kirk Smith will ordain our own Dr. Wayne Whitney as a priest of the Episcopal Church! Come join us at Nativity for one of the most moving and inspiring services of our church tradition. A reception will follow. Come to church the next morning, January 19, and be there for Wayne’s first Eucharist celebration!

The Twelfth Night of Christmas, January 5, is a traditional time of revelry, as we say goodbye to the festive Christmas season! Join your Nativity family on Sunday, January 5, at 6:00 p.m. for our Twelfth Night Celebration.

6:00 p.m. Potluck Supper (see page 13 for assignments!)6:30 p.m. King’s Cake – see who gets crowned the King!6:45 p.m. Part III of our Christmas Pageant: The Coming of the Wise Men7:00 p.m. Prayers and the Burning of the Christmas Greens

Celebrate Twelfth Night!January 5th

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22405 N. Miller RoadScottsdale, Arizona 85255

Telephone:480-307-9216


Molly Gildersleeve 1-JanCarol Smith 2-JanHeidi Francis 3-JanBetsey Wilder 6-JanJoshua Rosales 6-JanJay Stuckey 11-JanLani Brown 16-JanLeah Bieszczad 16-JanCarole Hedden 16-JanKeaton Ross 17-JanRhoda Mailander 18-JanAmy Youssefi 18-JanRobert Whichello 20-JanWillard Hosford 21-JanRussell Forbes 23-JanDennis Myrick 25-JanConnor Oliver 25-JanRion Poland 26-JanRuth Byrnes 29-JanJoyce Ditzller 31-Jan

Every month we list those whose birthdays are being celebrated. If you would like your name added to the list, please contact Mina Rafferty at [email protected].

Nativity Staff

The. Rev. Susan B. Snook Rector

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Dr. Wayne V. WhitneyCurate

[email protected]

Dr.$Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler Director of Music Ministry

IlonaKubiaczyk-Adler @TheNativity.net

Shelley ByrnesDirector of Children’s & Family Ministries

[email protected]

Julie BogleDirector of Youth [email protected]

Art GrafTreasurer

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Mina RaffertyParish Administrator

[email protected]

SCHEDULE SUNDAYS:8:00 a.m. Rite I Eucharist with Hymns

9:30 a.m. Rite II Traditional Eucharist

with Children’s Chapel

10:45 a.m. Hospitality and Christian

Education for all ages

11:30 a.m. Jazz/Gospel Eucharist

5:00 p.m. Youth Group, Grades 6-9

6:00 p.m. Youth Group, Grades 10-12

Nativity Schedule Take a moment to wish a Happy Birthday To:

Nativity’s Vestry

Senior Warden: Jeff Jameson

480-262-7957 [email protected]

Junior Warden: Bill Deihl

480-595-9546 [email protected]

Tricia Beaird 480-699-7893 [email protected]

Nancy Bleasdale 602 421-3631 [email protected]

Mike Brown 480-342-9423 [email protected]

Kara Erickson 480 518- 2683 [email protected]

George Hartz 480-513-3155 [email protected]

Jane Heist 480-419-1229 [email protected]

Lani Sambach 602-793-2808 [email protected]

Claire Smith 480-285-7679 [email protected]

David Smith 480-538-7068 [email protected]



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We at Nativity are the Body of Christ, bearing many gifts to the world. Our people are our gifts,

with all their many skills and talents. This month at Nativity, our focus is on the gift of leadership, with two important events: Wayne Whitney’s ordination as a priest on Jan. 18, and our annual meeting on Jan. 26.

I know how excited we all are to see Wayne ordained as a priest. He has been with Nativity for four years now, and he is beloved by our parish. I am very pleased to have a new priestly colleague to share ministry with. I hope you will all come to the ordination service. An Episcopal ordination is a holy and awe-inspiring experience!

In a sense, though, an ordination is like a wedding. A lot of energy goes into the ceremony, but the real significance of it is what happens afterwards – a lifetime of love in the case of a wedding, or service in the case of an ordination. Priests in the Episcopal Church are given the ministry of sacramental leadership (consecrating, absolving, and blessing), of teaching and preaching, and of leadership within the parish. We have all watched Wayne grow in the latter two areas during the time he has been with us. As a sacramental leader, I know that Wayne’s gifts will shine brightly for Nativity, too. I look forward to the moment when I, with the bishop and other priests, lay hands on him to make him a priest in God’s church.

At our annual meeting, the focus will be on a different kind of leadership, the vital and essential ministry of lay leadership. We will be thanking the leaders who have put so much dedication into Nativity over the past few years: our outgoing senior warden, Jeff Jameson, and junior warden, Bill Deihl, and outgoing vestry members Nancy Bleasdale, Claire Smith, David Smith, and Jane Heist. (Note: Jane is running for re-election, as she has served only a one-year term.) It has been a privilege to serve with and be inspired by these folks, and I am deeply grateful.

We also will be appointing and electing new vestry leaders at the annual meeting. I am delighted that David Bolger has accepted my appointment as our new senior warden. David comes with a very strong background in nonprofit management and strategic planning – just the skills needed for Nativity to move to the next level. I am very excited about having David on our leadership team. Our candidates for election are Mark Miller for junior warden, and Suzanne Cohen, Jennie Dobbins, Cotty Peabody, and Jane Heist for vestry (Jane for a one-year term). What a strong group of nominees they are! You can find out more about them on pages 6-7. Let me just say how pleased I am with this new class of vestry members, and how much I look forward to moving forward with them.

Together, we are the Body of Christ. Our many gifts and talents make it possible for us to pursue God’s mission in this place. Thanks be to God!

In Christ, Susan

A n o t e f r o m Pa s t o r S u s a n

Transforming lives with the love of God in Jesus Christ

Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues.

1 Corinthians 12:27-28

Power Bible StudyWhat stories about Jesus do you remember the most? The Gospel of Matthew records several stories about Jesus that other Gospel writers don't mention: the visit of the wise men, the slaughter of the innocents, the Sermon on the Mount and its radical teaching about the Christian life, the judgment at the end of time based on how we have treated the “least of these.” Learn about Matthew’s unique perspective and what it means for us! Come join Pastor Susan and Dr. Wayne for Power Bible Study for Epiphanytide in the Music Room on Sunday mornings from 10:45 to 11:35.

Wednesday Evening PrayerWednesday Evening Prayer is more musical than ever! We are singing some of our old favorite prayers like the Our Father and the Magnificat along with new favorites the Nunc Dimittis and Phos Hilaron. This service meets in the Prayer Chapel every Wednesday from 6:00-6:30 p.m. and always features special prayers for healing. Make mid-week corporate prayer a part of your spiritual well-being program.




Wayne’s WorldWhen I departed ordained ministry at Bethany Baptist Church in Godfrey, Illinois in the Fall of 1992 I was quite sure I would never look back. Finding myself in Colorado living at my father-in-law's place with little to go on except a 4-month severance check, a pile of diplomas, and a self-righteous feeling of being shafted, I couldn't stay away from church for even one Sunday. I found a wonderful place to worship that was

only a couple of blocks away that met the one requirement I had in a church, that it be as different from my boyhood Baptist tradition as possible, and still be Protestant. Little did I know walking in that the Episcopal Church is this lovely mixture of all that is good about God's Church on earth. The thought of entering the ordained ministry in a new tradition only created nausea and shuddering; but God's hand kept guiding me toward leadership over and over and

over again, first by teaching the adult forum and eventually leading the youth program at Christ's Episcopal Church in Castle Rock, Colorado.I have grown more and more comfortable with ill-feelings and bodily reactions to happenings as portals for God's grace to slip in. On the eve of my being ordained a priest in God's One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church I am present to a God who loves and loves and loves. My experience of this love has me clinging to promises which for me never got fully realized. I was a bitter young man when I left the ministry 21 years ago; but I rest now in a promise God is actively fulfilling through Church of the Nativity: "I will restore the years the locust has eaten" (Joel 2:25). Thanks be to God because His mercy truly endures forever.

Pax et Lux, Dr. Wayne

!"C" is for ChristianityEpiphany Season is our time to see more and more of the light that Christ is making shine in the world. It coincides nicely with our gradual lengthening of days from the shortest days in the deeps of Winter as we march toward the longer days of Spring and Summer. Our learning and experiencing of God finds its expression in this lengthening of days. The ABCDs of Our Faith continues with "C" is for Christianity starting Wednesday, January 8 for 7 weeks and concluding February 19. Topics to be covered are things like The Trinity, Sin, Salvation and the End Times. All questions are welcome in these sessions that go from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Registration is open to anyone who was not registered in the 1st Semester. If you were a registered participant of Modules A or B then you are already registered for Module C. Cost is $25 and payable at the first class meeting. We gather for a pitch-in salad bar supper in the kitchen at 6:30 and the teaching starts as soon as everybody is seated at the table. More details on what to bring for this are forthcoming once you fill out the registration form. Please see Dr. Wayne for any questions, or email [email protected].

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A NOTE FROM OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR 5

2013 was a very exciting year for the music ministry. First of all, we performed many important services: the dedication service of our new building in January; Holy Week services in March, with a special offering by the choir presenting a selection from Stainer's "Crucifixion" on Good Friday; glorious Easter services in April; an organ fundraiser concert for the St.

Augustine's Episcopal Church in May; Bach Sunday in October; and Christmas celebrations in December. We also put together quite a few concerts in the Nativity Music Series, which helped raise funds for the brand new grand piano for our church! We heard our fabulous mezzosoprano Suzanne Rovani in April; very young and extremely talented jazz group led by Chris Light in May; our choir and a group of musicians in a very well attended Veteran's Day program in November; annual Christmas choir concert in December. Thanks to all involved and generous donors we purchased a high-end concert size Kawai grand piano. It sounds fantastic in our new space, as well as in a variety of styles that we have been presenting: classical, gospel, jazz and contemporary. It serves us well as a solo instrument (you can hear me playing classical solos at the 8 a.m. service every Sunday, and at both services throughout the summer months), as well as in ensemble settings with classical, gospel and jazz music.

We are very fortunate to have received a wonderful donation from our parishioners: a professional piano cover with the unique Nativity embroidery! It will protect the instrument not only from the dust, but also the heat and most importantly direct sunlight. In 2014 we need to install a professional humidifier system underneath the piano (not visible from the outside) to extend the life of the instrument and save money on tuning. If you were interested in partaking in this project, please talk to me in between the services, or write an email to [email protected]. 2014 is going to be even more exciting! On January 18th we will celebrate Wayne Whitney's ordination service. We will have guest musicians and our choir in an eclectic program of traditional hymns, classical music, gospel anthems and contemporary songs. The choir is working hard on their pieces, and we are glad we are a part of this unforgettable event! Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 23rd at 4 p.m.! Two wonderful musicians: Levon Zarasian, who plays in the Phoenix Symphony violin section, and a pianist Peter Gharibian, will perform music byKreisler, Mozart, Beethoven, and Sarasate. This is going to be a real treat, so don't forget to bring all your music loving friends!

ILONA Kubiaczyk-Adler

The 2014 Flower Dedication Chart is now available for your consideration. Flowers may be dedicated in memory of a loved one, or in thanksgiving for blessings received. Once the last Sunday service is completed, the flowers can be taken home with you or given to someone as a gift. Please return the vases by the following Sunday. Should you have any questions, please contact Kathy Graf at 480-570-2276.

Choir members after the choir Christmas concert.






Pa g e 6 M e e t O u r Ve s t r y N o m i n e e s

DAVID J. BOLGER: Appointed as our new Senior WardenI am a native of Mount Vernon, Texas, a graduate of The University of Texas, and was at one time the youngest mayor in Texas. My business experience over the past years has focused on private, governmental and non-profit sector management. I am currently President of Corporate//Education Consulting, Inc. Our firm works with corporate clients and associations on strategic planning, communications, and media and government relations. My civic involvement includes leadership of Arizona Opera, Young Arts Arizona, and a variety of initiatives for The University of Texas, including the Chancellor’s Council and the College of Education Foundation Council. My wife, Mary Lynn, and I moved to Arizona in 1970. We are so fortunate to have our daughter (an actual Arizona native), son-in-law, and grandson living 10 minutes away from us. I am profoundly thankful that I found Church of the Nativity – or Nativity found me! The best way I know to pay back for this blessing is to give back – by serving our church and our church family to the best of my ability as your Senior Warden. I believe wholeheartedly in Nativity’s Mission – “transforming lives through the Love of Jesus Christ” – in no small part

because it has had that effect on my own life. It will be my honor to work to support our efforts to live this Mission to the fullest. Together – congregation, clergy and staff – we will continue to do great things for our church and our community – for the greater good and to the glory of the Lord. I am blessed to be able to play a small part in the beautiful composition that is Church of the Nativity.

SUZANNE COHEN: Nominee for Three-Year Vestry TermBeing raised Episcopalian, I went to church every Sunday, was an acolyte, part of the youth group , and was even in the choir (I am actually tone deaf so you won’t see me in choir robes here- I promise). The church was a large part of my formative years. When I joined Nativity, almost 2 years ago I joined for my young son. As a single mother it is important to me to have the support from a community that encourages and supports not just faith but family (no matter what that family looks like). I was looking for a place for my son to grow. I found that, but I also found much more. Being a member at Nativity has strengthened my relationship with God.As the Hospitality and blood drive chair for the past year I have tried to give back to the Nativity community. Being on the vestry would allow me the opportunity to give back even more. Some of Nativity’s strengths are its acceptance, diversity as well as the dedication to helping others. As a member of the vestry I would hope to continue to support these attributes, encourage our community to invest in each other as well as to those in need. I thank you for the opportunity to serve.

MARK MILLER: Candidate for Junior WardenI’ve been a lifelong Episcopalian. My wife is Mary Dexter and my daughter is Martha Miller. You probably have seen us all in the choir. We’ve been members of Nativity since shortly after we moved here from Oakland, California in 2009. During our “church shopping” we came to Nativity and decided this is the place for us. We loved the warmth of the people and Susan’s ministry. Prior to coming here we were at St. John’s Oakland for 13 years. During that time I was on the vestry twice and was junior warden once. I also managed the technical infrastructure (computer systems, network, and phone system) from 2003 until we left in 2009. At our church prior to St. John’s I was on the vestry and later served as the treasurer. At Nativity I’m currently a member of the choir, teach upper elementary Sunday school, and manage the computer network and HVAC system. I am very enthusiastic about Nativity’s future and want to be a part of helping it to grow and provide the opportunity for more lives to

be transformed. I have worked for APL (American President Lines) since 1984 in many different Information technology positions. My entire career has been in information technology. I’ve also worked for the University of Oklahoma, Visa, and Gap in various technology and management positions.




JENNIE DOBBINS: Nominee for Three-Year Vestry Term

The path to Nativity has been a long, wonderful one for our family. It led us through Episcopal parishes in Mississippi, Kentucky, Indiana, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Virginia where I found great pleasure in serving on Worship Committees, Altar Guilds, Women’s Groups, Vestries, teaching Sunday school , Outreach and as Lay Reader and Server. Nothing has, however, given me a greater sense of purpose than being a part of the startup and growth of Nativity. The desire to warmly welcome each person without regard to where he might be in his spiritual journey and to encourage, strengthen and to offer a place for him to carry out the ‘mission of changing lives through the love of Jesus’ is the cornerstone of our success. As our numbers increase, it is more difficult to identity and welcome the newest among us – but it is no less important. I am grateful for a place of worship where all are welcome, for the Nativity family and the friendship and love to be found here. It is my hope to be instrumental in seeking the right path to maintain our open hand of friendship and open heats while we expand our reach.

M e e t O u r Ve s t r y N o m i n e e s

ENDICOTT "COTTY" PEABODY: CANDIDATE FOR THREE-YEAR VESTRY TERM

Cotty was born and raised in the Boston area and was educated at Groton School and Harvard College. Following college, he lived and worked in Denver as a banker for 10 years before returning to New York as an officer at Wells Fargo and Marine Midland Banks. In 1981, he married Andrea Lamp and they moved back to the Boston area where he worked for John Hancock until his retirement. They have one child, Elizabeth "Biz" Peabody, age 21, a junior at USC. Cotty has a son from a previous marriage, Endicott "Kit" Peabody, 38 a lawyer in Boston. They have 2 grandchildren ages 3 and 1 living in Boston.

Cotty and Andrea have owned a home in Arizona for 21 years but did not become AZ residents until 2011.While living in the Boston area, Cotty and Andrea were members of the Church of the Redeemer in Brookline for almost 30 years. There Cotty served on the vestry twice and also was Stewardship chair for 2 years. He, Andrea and Biz were part of the Redeemer Mission team to work in New Orleans following the Katrina disaster and Cotty returned the next 2 years leading a team of high school students from the Redeemer to continue the relief work.

Cotty and Andrea joined Nativity over 2 years ago when they moved here permanently. They have joined the parish on a mission trip to NavajoLand, participated in serving lunch at the Phoenix Men's Homeless Shelter and recently, Cotty and Andrea have agreed to fill the huge shoes left by Marty and Bob Christopher in organizing the Nativity's activities at Habitat for Humanity. Cotty and Andrea's hope for Nativity is for it to continue to grow and prosper within our community, encouraging and welcoming new parish members as well as fulfilling our commitment to outreach and service.




M e e t O u r Ve s t r y N o m i n e e s

JANE HEIST: NOMINEE FOR ONE-YEAR VESTRY TERM

I converted to the Episcopal Church when I was in high school in Colorado. As with each of you, it was a blessing to be led to Nativity where we enjoy a church family. In an effort to help support the needs of our church, I have served on the finance committee for the past two years and the Vestry for one. God has continued to bless us and many newcomers in our new building. It is important to allocate our resources to reach out to as many more new people as possible. My hope is that all of the ministries will flourish, leading to the ability and necessity for the building expansion in the next few years.

Outside of Nativity, I occupy my time with my CPA and portfolio management practices, playing duplicate bridge and hiking.

Kris Haugen- Nominee for Two-Year Vestry Term

I have been an Episcopalian since my parents converted in 1995 and actively since 2005, teaching Sunday school since then in 2 different parishes in Arizona. I grew up in SD and have lived in the Southwest for most of my adult life. I am a mother of 2 wonderfully active boys, Jake and Nate and have enjoyed a 17 year career with Marriott International, currently leading 15 Global Accounts. I am passionate about children's education (in school and church), nutritional cooking, and training for my first half marathon. We joined Church of Nativity in 2007 as I believed this church has the foundations and "roots" of providing my family a traditional religious environment yet equally focusing on the needs of young and growing families. As a Vestry member, I am committed to providing leadership and a strong voice of the children and Youth Leadership that supports that passion. Our church is quickly growing to an unchartered, exciting place. I look forward to the opportunity supporting this growth and would be honored to serve in this capacity.




2013 Brought many blessings to Nativity. We are happy to introduce a few of our newest members.

Ms. Katie, Jennie and Mark Dobbins’ Granddaughter

Winner of last month’s hidden image puzzle - Lani Sambach. Of the 12 songs represented by images in the December 2013 newsletter, Lani found 11!

Away in a MangerWe three KingsI saw Mommy kissing Santa ClausFrosty the SnowmanRudolph the Red nosed ReindeerDrummer BoyO Christmas TreeJingle BellsSilent NightI saw three shipsWhat child is this

Did you find the one she missed?Page 11 The First Noel

Cookie Bake-Off Winners!Sunday December 8th the competition was tough. The competitors were fierce. But in the end ONE was awarded the BEST COOKIE 2013! Congratulations to:Andrew Philipsen - First PrizeTheresa Stirling - Second Prizeand Martha Miller - Third Prize

Elizabeth and Nate Moyer welcome baby

Ainsley!

Zac WalukiewiczAlley and Eric W. are his happy parents, and Cassidy, Camryn, and Avery are his proud big sisters.




Updates and opportunities

HOSPITALITY HELP NEEDEDDo you enjoy Sunday morning coffee hour? So do we! But we need your help! Please bring cookies or other treats to share, on Sunday mornings or anytime, and drop them off in the kitchen. Your church thanks you! For information, please contact Suzanne Cohen at [email protected].

Interested in Flower Arrangements?If you have any interest in the art of flower arrangements, please contact Kathy Graf. She is considering having a flower arrangement workshop at Nativity during the month of January. If interested, contact Kathy at [email protected].

Custom Laminated Luggage Tags: A Women’s Group FundraiserJust in time for the Holidays, all special occasions, Birthdays or no occasion at all! Choose your own artwork and personalization from a large selection, all for a very reasonable value. E mail us for more information or to order your Custom Luggage Tags. Contact Donna Hartz, [email protected];

Sewing MachinesPastor Catherine and the ladies of St. Mary of the Moonlight have a sewing group which makes quilts and traditional clothing they donate to elders in need in their community. So if you get a new machine for Christmas and would like to donate the old one or have one gathering dust, we have a great new home for your sewing machine. Your donation will not only help those in need in the area, but will also help build community within the Navajo Episcopal congregation. Any extra fabric will also be appreciated. Contact: Barbara Worthington 480.575.7830 [email protected].

A Very Merry Christmas,Indeed!Many thanks to everyone who participated in the Angel Tree project this year. Because of Nativity’s generosity, we were able to give gifts to 2 single adults, 72 kids and 14 families. It was obvious that members had big hearts when choosing the perfect gifts, you made sure that everyone will have more than one present to open and that there will be plenty of smiling faces on Christmas morning. Thank you Nativity, you’ve made Santa Claus proud!

Nativity Author On KindleBob Christopher’s latest novel, “Life…The Door To Heaven,” is now available on your Kindle. How to access? Go to Amazon.com, select Kindle Store in the search bar, then enter the books title.











Updates and opportunities

Nativity Women's Group Please join the Nativity Women's Group on January 9th at 10:30 a m as we welcome our own Joyce Ditzler whose program topic is "God's Warrior". 'Therefore put on the whole armor of God.' Eph.6:11. Travel with Paul on his missionary journeys, meet his companions, his dangers, and triumphs in spreading the Gospel throughout the Mediterranean world. See how, as with Jesus, he was supported by the women of the Churches he started and visited. They were the main contributors to his travel and mission, without whom Christianity may have disappeared from the earth.She is one of our most popular guest speakers and all members of Nativity are welcome in addition to guests. Lunch will will follow at an area restaurant. Looking forward to seeing you on the 9th. Call Ann Blum with questions - 480.502.2005.

Blood Drive January 26thBlood Drive Information:

Start Time:08:30 AMEnd Time:12:30 PMLocation: Episcopal Church of the Nativity- Bloodmobile

Donors can schedule to give on line at www.UnitedBloodServices.org. If you have questions about the blood drive or need assistance with the website, please call Sylvia Etchamendy at 602-206-4460 or email Sylvia Etchamendy at [email protected].

URGENT---OUR SOLDIERS NEED OUR HELPThe mission for U.S. Troops in Afghanistan is ending next December. Because of the draw down of troops, the commissaries and REC centers are already shutting down. Soldiers used to receive 3 hot meals per day, now they are getting MREs (Meals Ready to Eat). These backup field food packets have become their staple diet. Even basics, like socks, are rationed to two pairs a month. Our soldiers are in desperate need for basic supplies—now more than ever.

This has forced Packages from Home to change their holiday boxes. At Christmas time they used to send extras, like Christmas lights and ornaments, but now they

have cut the fluff and only are sending what the soldiers need to survive.PfH has sent out an urgent request and we hope that Nativity members will answer the

call. From this Sunday until Feb. 14th we will be collecting donations and specific items for immediate shipment to our soldiers overseas.

Canned Chili, Spaghetti-O’s, Soup, Stew, etc 15-20 oz. Canned Tuna, Chicken, Turkey Top Ramen Noodles-3 oz. packetsCanned Fruit --5-16 oz.Peanut Butter --plastic containersJelly--plastic containersSocks-Men and Ladies’Boxer Shorts-Med-Lg-XL

For more information contact Bill Worthington -480.575.7830 [email protected]



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Nativity Scene Jr. BySHELLEY BYRNES, Director of Christian Education

Faith Formation - infant through sixth grade

Parents’ Coffee Klatch

Parent's Coffee Klatch will be resuming in January also! Topics at time of publication are still being decided! We'll have an open forum on Jan 5 to discuss and schedule new topics! Please get your coffee and nibbles and join us for good conversation and parents supporting each other in the children's gathering area.

1/5 - Open1/12 - Open1/19 - Open1/26 - Kids lunch during Annual Meeting (OPEN)2/2 - Open2/9 - Open2/16 - Open2/23 - Open3/2 - Open3/9 - Open

3/16 - Open3/23 - Open3/30 - Open4/6 - Open4/13 - open4/20 - No Sunday School - Palm Sunday4/27 - No Sunday School - Easter Sunday5/4 - Open5/11 - No Sunday School - Mother's Day5/18 - No Sunday School - End of Year Celebration

Snacks for Sunday SchoolWe have been quite successful in offering healthier snacks for the children in Sunday School with parents contributions! I'd like to continue that in the new year so I'm asking parents to please pick a week and sign up to bring snack for the children's Sunday School by emailing [email protected]. The Snack calendar is:

Thank you all to everyone who made the first two portions of the Christmas pageant so successful! The speaking cast worked very hard memorizing lines and attending rehearsals. We could not have done it without the support from families who helped with lines and drove our actors to and from rehearsals during an already very hectic time! Thank you also to Jason Francis, who ran the technical portion of our pageant. And, of course, great thanks go out to Darrell Spencer who, as Director, used his gifts and skill to coax and coach the best performances out of our children!

Parent’s




Thank You to our terrific participants!

Thank you especially to The Cast!

Narrator: Destiny Spencer-Treinen Mary: Oliva Link Joseph: Jeremy Spencer-Treinen Anne (Mary’s mother): Emily Weidhass Angel1: Charlotte EriksonAngel 2: Erin Erikson Micah (Innkeeper): Daniel Mulumba Ruth (innkeeper’s wife): Crystal Rothenburg David (Shepherd): Ryan Murphy

Jonah (Shepherd): Christopher Rothenburg Herod: Steve Smith Wise Guy: Debra Williamson Wise Guy: Katie Call Wise Guy: James Link

Please join us on January 5th for the Epiphany portion of the pageant at the Twelfth Night pot luck and celebration!




Julie’s General Schedule:Sundays: 8:30am-12:30pm 1:00pm-9:00pm Mondays: I work off siteTuesdays: 9:00am-4:30pm Wednesdays: 9:00am-5:30pm Thursdays: Off site with diocesan ministry. Friday: Is usually my day off. Although I am almost always available via email [email protected]

Twelfth Night Celebration: Sunday January 5th at 6:00pm our 12th Night Celebration taking place on Sunday January 5th beginning at 5:00pm. We will be enjoying a wonderful evening service, potluck dinner, and the last segment of our Christmas Pageant. I have listed below the items that each family is responsible for bringing to the Potluck Dinner.

Last Name First Letter:

A-J: Side DishesK-P: DessertsQ-Z: Drinks

The main course will be provided. Please let me know if you have any questions. Also, feel free to bring the entire family and any friends! We look forward to having this beautiful celebration together! Have a great week, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

Blessings,

Julie Bogle

No Youth Group January 19th: Julie will be out of town for a retreat with other Youth Directors. So, there will be no youth group that night.

January Confirmation Class: Sunday January 12th we will be having our Confirmation class from 5:00pm-6:00pm, followed by dinner and fellowship from 6:00-7:00pm. Please let me know if you are not able to attend so we can make up the class. Hope to see you all there!

Youth Sunday: January 12th at the 11:30am service we will be having our monthly Youth Sunday service. We will need an acolyte, chalists, readers, greeters, ushers, and a power point person. Please let me know if you are interested in participating in this service!

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The Episcopal Church of the NativityMailing Address:22405 North Miller RoadScottsdale, Arizona 85255

www.TheNativity.net

Worship Sunday

8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.

Special Schedule

Sunday,January 26

8:00 and 10:00 a.m.

Special Events for January

Sunday,(January(5,(6:00(p.m.( ( Twelfth(Night(Celebration

Sunday,(January(18,(10:00(a.m.(( Deacon(Wayne’s(Ordination

Sunday,(January(26,(11:20(a.m.(( Annual(Meeting

( Senior(Warden(Appointee:( David(Bolger

( Junior(Warden(Candidate( Mark(Miller

( Vestry(Candidates(( ( Suzanne(Cohen

( ( ( ( ( ( Jennie(Dobbins

( ( ( ( ( ( Cotty(Peabody

( ( ( ( ( ( Kris(Haugen((TwoSYear(Term)

( ( ( ( ( ( Jane(Heist((OneSYear(Term)





Nativity Scene Jan 2014

Documents

Transcript of Nativity Scene Jan 2014