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The Episcopal Church of the Nativity 22405 North Miller Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 480.307.9216

June & July2013 THE NATIVITY SCENE

!"#$%&'(()*"+()%,-.%"/)%0+1+-2%+$%),$3%4%4%4%Summertime in the church is a time to step back and take a look at where we are and where we are going as God’s community of faith. Nativity has had a very eventful year! With our move into our new building, our attendance has increased substantially –30% higher than 2012 so far this year! Our move has also given us many opportunities for mission and evangelism. Some big leadership initiatives are our way of responding to the opportunities our new location has brought us. Read on …

Sunday Service Schedule Beginning Sunday, August 18, 2013:During the program year, our 10:00 service consistently runs about 75 – 80 % full. Churches stop growing when they are consistently this full – newcomers get the message that there literally is no room for them. The vestry has considered how to provide more worship opportunities, and have decided to modify our Sunday schedule slightly to add a third Sunday morning service, which will be a lively, informal Jazz/Gospel service. Beginning August 18, our Sunday schedule will be:

8:00 Rite I Eucharist with Hymns9:30 Rite II Traditional Eucharist (same as our current 10:00 service)10:45 Hospitality and Christian Education for all ages11:30 Jazz/Gospel Eucharist5:00 pm Youth Group

We are excited about the diversity of choices, and the opportunity this new schedule gives us to reach new people for Christ! If you are interested in being a ministry leader or participant at the new 11:30 Jazz/Gospel service, please contact Pastor Susan at SusanSnook@TheNativity.net - or watch the bulletin for details.

New Adult Formation Offerings

New opportunities for adult Christian learning and spiritual growth are coming your way this fall. Please see Dr. Wayne Whitney’s article on page 4 for a preview!

Interviewing for New Youth Director

Nativity said goodbye to Casey Goslin on Sunday, June 2. We are working hard on our search for a new Director of Youth Ministries, and hope to have one in place by the start of fall programs on August 18. In the meantime, we are making initial plans for our Youth Mission Week. Please see page 11 for details and registration.

Nativity After-School Community Education

We are working on an initiative to provide after-school creative arts learning for children, especially those attending Pinnacle Peak Elementary School, down the street from Nativity. David Bolger is the leader of our school board, and Shelley Byrnes is our staff member spearheading this initiative. Stay tuned!

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Debra Williamson 1-JunBethany Jameson 2-JunJay Youssefi 5-JunDeanna Chew 5-JunDavid Erickson 6-JunMaggie Forbes 6-JunAlastair Longley-Cook 6-JunNoah Simpson 8-JunJaclyn Fishbach 10-JunDarya Youssefi 12-JunLily Youssefi 12-JunBob Montheard 14-JunSuzanne Allen 14-JunLynda Orescanin 17-JunAnn Phillips 17-JunSteve Smith 18-JunClaire Smith 20-JunRay D. Wiseman 23-JunJoshua Deihl 24-JunKara Erickson 25-JunBill Worthington 26-JunMartha Casebolt 27-JunJasmine Youssefi 29-JunJulie Gildersleeve 30-Jun

Sawyer Forbes 5-JulJanis Williamson 5-JulAndrew Mettler 6-JulHeather Deihl 6-JulKathy DeMuro 7-JulGayle Jameson 12-JulClaire Casebolt 14-JulDeb Myrick 14-JulAvery Walukiewicz 16-JulChase Bright 21-JulPhil Goan 21-JulKimberly Lawrence 24-JulAndrew Philipsen 26-JulSebastian Clarke 27-JulMartha Miller 31-Jul

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 minarafferty@thenativity.net.

Our New Address Take a moment to wish a Happy Birthday To:

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist10:00 a.m. Children's Chapel - available for first half of service11:00 a.m. Hospitality11:15 a.m. Christian Education for all ages

Nativity’s Vestry

Senior Warden: Jeff Jameson

480-262-7957 JeffJameson@cox.net

Junior Warden: Bill Deihl

480-595-9546 bjdeihl@aol.com

Tricia Beaird 480-699-7893 pbeaird@cox.net

Nancy Bleasdale 602 421-3631 schoolmarm@att.net

Mike Brown 480-342-9423 mbrown@bromatco.com

Kara Erickson 480 518- 2683 theazericksons@hotmail.com

George Hartz 480-513-3155 gehartz@yahoo.com

Jane Heist 480-419-1229 Ljh0cpa@hotmail.com

Lani Sambach 602-793-2808 wasjrra@cox.net

Claire Smith 480-285-7679 csmith@lifetouch.com

David Smith 480-538-7068 VIDSmith@gmail.com

Nativity Staff

The. Rev. Susan B. Snook Rector

SusanSnook@TheNativity.net

Dr. Wayne V. WhitneyCurate

WayneWhitney@TheNativity.net

5*4%Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler Director of Music Ministry

IlonaKubiaczyk-Adler @TheNativity.net

Shelley ByrnesDirector of Children’s & Family

Ministries ShelleyByrnes@TheNativity.net

Art GrafTreasurer

Mxgk25a@aol.com

Mina RaffertyParish Administrator

MinaRafferty@TheNativity.net

22405 N. Miller RoadScottsdale, Arizona 85255

Telephone:480-307-9216

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Arizona in summertime reminds us that we truly live in a desert. The heat is blistering. Signs remind us that the fire danger is extreme. The snowbirds have sensibly gone off to cooler climes, leaving us with lighter traffic and shorter

lines at the grocery store. Yet the desert has its own beauty in the summer. The quail walk in parades with little golf-ball-size babies in tow; grownup bunnies have baby bunnies; flowers bloom in our gardens. The sky is brilliantly blue. The light is intense, and glows red on the mountains at sunrise and sunset. The thirsty earth waits for rain, which will come in July, renewing the desert for another year. The people of the Bible were well acquainted with the desert. John the Baptist called people out to the desert to baptize them in the river Jordan; Jesus fasted and meditated on his mission for 40 days in the desert. The people of Israel wandered for forty years in the wilderness. And at the end of that time, Moses spoke to them: “Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; let the earth hear the words of my mouth. May my teaching drop like the rain, my speech condense like the dew; like gentle rain on grass, like showers on new growth. For I will proclaim the name of the LORD.” Deuteronomy 31:31 The Word of God, God’s love for the people and God’s constant presence with them, fell on their ears like water in the thirsty desert.

Sometimes it takes a time in the desert to appreciate the life-giving properties of rain. Surely that was the reason for Israel’s 40-year desert wandering – a way to grow more thirsty for God’s presence, a thirst that would be renewed over and over again throughout Israel’s history. Surely that was the reason for John the Baptist’s and Jesus’ sojourns in the wilderness too. Sometimes we have to empty ourselves of everything else in order to let God fill us. We live in a time when we are constantly filled – our schedules are full, our stress levels are brimming over. Yet God calls us into times of emptiness, desert times, so we can be filled in different ways. Times of prayer can be such times of emptiness, as we open our hearts to God’s presence and allow ourselves some stillness every day. Times of retreat can become longer periods of emptiness. Times of vacation, getting ourselves away from everyday stresses, can help us recover our sense of who we are and who God is calling us to be. This desert summer, may you find places of emptiness, where you can wander in the wilderness and let God’s words come to you like gentle rain on grass. Amen.

In Christ, Susan

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Transforming lives with the love of God in Jesus Christ

CARPOOLING TO DR. WAYNE’S ORDINATION If you are interested in carpooling from Nativity to Trinity, please sign up using the form in Christopher Hall. All cars depart the church at 8:45 a.m. Also, please join us on Sunday, June 30, for a reception in Wayne's honor after the 10:00 service.

DR. WAYNE V WHITNEY'S ORDINATION AS A TRANSITIONAL DEACONPlease mark your calendar for June 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Cathedral, 100 W Roosevelt in downtown Phoenix, for Dr. Wayne's ordination to the Transitional Diaconate. According to canon law of The Episcopal Church a candidate for the priesthood must serve as a deacon for six months before being ordained. At this particular service the Bishop is ordaining a handful of Deacons so seating will be at a premium. Plan on arriving early.

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Page 4! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Wayne’s World!

One of the biggest impacts Christianity has made in the world regards the way a redeemed people expresses their reality. How we say things, our "languaging," is a reflection of who we are and what we are about. Recently Nativity has charted a new systematic course in the world of

educating ourselves to the extent that we are changing what used to be called Adult Education to Adult Christian Formation. What's in a name? Plenty. As Christ's church in the world we are called not only to bring people to faith in God and God's plan for our salvation but also to nurture and form growing Christians into what Paul calls the "full stature of Christ." Christians are made, not born, and it is the experiences we expose

ourselves to that form us into these Christians. The name "Adult Christian Formation" reflects how our programs will seek to educate everyone and bring all-comers into a mature faith no matter where they are on the path of growth or life. The Adult Christian Formation programs which will be rolled out this Fall will include entry points for every person at any stage of Christian growth. From on-line learning to home small groups to structured classrooms, both clergy and lay-led, Nativity will be offering options which meet needs of all kinds. More details will be forthcoming in the August edition of the Nativity Scene. Feel free to ask me about what we have planned and give me your input on what you would like to see offered. Christians are not born, they're made; and our Adult Christian Formation offerings intend to help form you in your walk with Christ.

Dr. Wayne

ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES

POWER BIBLE STUDY

Power Bible Study this Summer looks at heroes of the faith like Samuel, David, Elijah, Elisha and Daniel in the biblical books of Samuel, Kings, Daniel and even the apocryphal book of Maccabees. Dr. Wayne leads these quick studies on Sunday Mornings from 11:20 to Noon. Grab a Bible and bring your hospitality eats and drinks to the Music Classroom.

BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAYS

Bible Study Wednesdays from 6:30-7:15 continues throughout the Summer months. The Revelation to John is the book of focus at least through July. Its not too late to jump in. Bring your questions about this, the Bible's most colorful and curious, book and find out why it is such a source of hope. Dr. Wayne leads the conversation in the Office Classroom.

EVENING PRAYER RITE II

Wednesday Evening Prayer Rite II featuring Healing Prayers continues this Summer at 6:00 p.m. in the Prayer Chapel. For a quiet mid-week respite with some others who have a heart for interceding on behalf of those hurting consider joining in. We are now singing the Magnificat and the Lord's Prayer with English chant service music from our hymnal. A brief lesson on a Holy Woman or Holy Man from the church's colorful history is included.

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365 Days of Nativity A Daily Devotional BookletFor YOU And made By YOU beginning January 1, 2014

We want YOU to be part of this, in fact WE NEED YOU to be Part of This -- we need 365 submissions!!!

Share with your church family words that have been a source of inspiration or comfort, special prayers, especially meaningful scriptures, meditations, or any advice that you treasure.

Here’s How:1. Write it down.2. We’d like you to choose at least two dates and offer two submissions! Consider your Birthday or anniversary. Or perhaps the birthday of a loved one, etc. There is No limit to the number of submissions you can have. 3. Get your submission to me Email me at wasjrra@cox.net or drop it off in the basket available in the church office.4. Check for more information in the monthly newsletters and Sunday bulletins.5. You may have your name appear in the finished booklet or submit your choice anonymously.

Should you have any questions or would like to help, please call me. I believe our Nativity Family Devotional Booklet will transform OUR lives with the love of God in Jesus Christ.

Lani Sambach Email (wasjrra@cox.net) or call me at 480--451--6995.

Mina Rafferty June 8___ Name Date

"And God Said No!"I asked God to take away my pride, and God said "NO".

He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up.I asked God to make my handicapped child whole,

and God said "NO".He said her spirit is whole, her body is only temporary.I asked God to grant me patience, and God said "NO".

He said that patience is a by-product of tribulation,it isn't granted, it's earned.

I asked God to give me happiness, and God said "NO".He said He gives blessings, happiness is up to me.I asked God to spare me pain, and God said "NO".

He said suffering draws you apart from worldly caresand brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow, and He said "NO".He said I must grow on my own,

but He will prune me to make me fruitful.I asked God to help me love others as much as He loves me,

And God said"Ah, finally you have the idea"!

Author: unknownAuthor

Lani Samabch Feb. 22 Name Date

‘For God so loved the world that he gavehis one and only Son, that whoever

believes in him shall not perish but haveeternal life.”

John 3:16Author

Here are a couple of

examples for your use.

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PAGE 6 A NOTE FROM OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR

Thank you all for your hard work and generosity! I am so amazed with your support for the music ministry! Our brand new, high quality grand piano is here! You will hear many piano pieces from classical literature throughout the summer. The range of emotions and dynamics that can be achieved on an instrument of this quality is

vast, and I will make sure you all get a chance to hear it. I believe that this purchase opens another chapter in the history of music in our church. We will not only be able to fill our new worship space with beautiful sounds during Sunday services, but also bring fine musicians from the valley and serve the community by offering concerts. I also would like to thank all the members of our constantly expanding music ministry for their hard work. It was a very exciting year for our ministry. Our Gospel Choir and musicians were invited to perform at the Diocesan convention in October 2012, and received many praises for their energetic singing. We had three successful concerts in our new music series in April and May 2013, which helped to raise funds for the piano. In May we performed at St. Augustine's church and helped raised funds for their organ-building project. We received many positive remarks on our performances from newcomers who joined us for Christmas and Easter services, as well as after the dedication service in January. A great summary of our hard work can be found in this review of our last service of the year which happened to be on Pentecost day:"The clincher was the anthem. Those dozen or so folks in the very proper Episcopal choir robes really rocked the place. The anthem was "Joy in the House" by Mann, a gospel-type song that was accompanied by a trumpet, a saxophone, an electric guitar and a piano that almost

walked across the floor in response to the artistry of a musician who can not just play Bach superbly on a small pipe organ but who can do jazz "wicked good." I looked around the room as the choir sang and it was amazing. I think everybody was having a hard time sitting still and not getting up and dancing or at least moving in response to the music. I was having a really hard time myself. It was absolutely contagious, and, you know, it so perfectly fit with the celebration of this particular church feast, not to mention the spirit that is in that church." (from jerichosdaughter.blogspot.com) This wonderful choir consists of: Brenda Burke, Brenda Russell-Basso, Claire Smith, Mark Dobbins, Jeff Jameson, Jill Sweifach, Joyce Ditzler, Kazue Balint, Lynda Orescanin, Mark Miller, Martha Miller, Mary Dexter, Steve Smith, Suzanne Rovani. Our Sunday services were often accompanied by: Alastair Longley-Cook on guitar, Noah Simpson on trumpet, Julian Peterson on saxophones, Ann Phillips on Native American Flute, Kara Erickson on bassoon, Julia Snook on trombone, and Tom Hamill on guitar. For special services this year we also invited Monica Sauer Anthony on flute, Ryan Bledsoe on saxophones, Tim Haas on clarinet, Daga Suchon Hobbs on violin. Also a wonderful soprano, Sarah Bleasdale, visited us. We saw the Children’s Choir in action, with their highlight performance on Mother's Day: Kaleb Goslin, Zoey Goslin, Destiny Spencer-Treinen, Jeremy Spencer-Treinen, Debra Williamson, Emily Weidhaas, Charlotte Erickson, Erin Erickson. As almost every summer, also this year I plan to travel to Europe. I will be away for three Sundays in July - there will be a skilled musician, Christine Kyhn, replacing me. I am flying with my husband and baby to Poland to visit my family and friends, and play organ recitals in Poland and Austria. I wish you all great summer! Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler

Meet the Choir

Lynda Orescanin

Hi everyone! My name is Lynda Orescanin and I have been a member of the choir since its inception. To sing is my favorite way to be personal with God, and our new church home is the best place to do it. The light and windows, how the organ fills the sanctuary with its sound, our musical harmonies, all uplift my spirit. “Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation!” Our choir is where you feel exultation on a weekly basis. You don’t need any experience to join us. My previous choir experience was in the 7th grade. Our choir director, Ilona, will have you singing like an angel in no time! Come and join us!

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Having a hard time readings this note? Perhaps your glasses are at Nativity. There are three pairs of glasses, plus a scarf, a sweater and glasses case on the Greeter's table. Please stop by and retrieve your things.

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COOKOUT for the HOMELESS

It all started on a July 4th 14 years ago when the Gunnell family showed up on Van Buren St., set up a grill and held a BBQ for the homeless. One single family decided to give the less fortunate a place to feel included and special on a day when everyone else was celebrating at a holiday cookout. It grew into a huge annual event that feeds over 1,000 homeless

and needy in the downtown Phoenix area. Now the family has their grandkids helping to serve along with some friends, but the Gunnell family still pays for the majority of the food and supplies. This year we hope that Nativity can help make their cookout an even bigger success. There are two ways to help: donate items from the list below or make a cash donation for hotdogs, hamburgers, buns and dessert. A separate slip with the donation list is available on the table near the office.

Paper Plates Plastic Utensils Plastic Cups Napkins Paper Towels

Cases of water Mustard Ketchup Relish Sports Drinks Please bring all donations to Nativity June 3rd through June 30th. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Worthington: 480-575-7830 or email: bandb718@msn.com.

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MEN’S GROUP IS GOING TO THE PHOENIX RESUCE MISSION Tuesday, July 2nd.The Nativity men will be making sandwiches and preparing lunch on Tuesday, July 2nd at the Rescue Mission. We will be leaving from the church at 8:15 a.m. If interested please contact Bill Worthington at bandb718@msn.com

MEN’S PUB FELLOWSHIPDue to the long holiday weekend the first week of July, the men will gather on the second Friday, the 12th. Please look in the Sunday bulletin announcement section for more details to come.

They’re almost ALL GONE!

The Nativity flower guild wants everyone to have an opportunity to participate in this lovely ministry - but there are only a few more days available for 2013!

The flower guild provides the altar flowers each Sunday, and also the flowers that adorn our worship space for special holidays and events such as Christmas and Easter. The flowers may be dedicated in thanksgiving for blessings received or in

memory of a loved one.

There are a few Sundays still available for your dedications: 6/23 6/30 7/28 10/6 10/27

Once you have decided which date you prefer, simply write your name on the Flower Chart (located on the wall near the office door) and complete the form

provided, and return it to the church office. If you have any questions please contact Kathy Graf at kgraf518@aol.com.

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OFFICE ANGELS NEEDED

Our highly skilled parish administrator, Mina Rafferty, has requested a reduction in employment hours to half-time, and the vestry has accepted her request. No longer full-time, Mina now works a twenty hour week: 10am to 3pm four days a week (Monday-Thursday). In that time Mina is able to adroitly accomplish those administrative tasks that require the skills of an accomplished parish administrator.However, the church office remains open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm, necessitating the coverage of a welcoming presence on the part of a volunteer receptionist/phone answerer during those hours when Mina is not here. We are in the process of recruiting a team of volunteers to cover the office from 8:00 to 10:00 each morning, from 3:00 to 4:00 each afternoon, and for the whole day on Friday.If your routine is such that you can volunteer your commitment for an hour or more each week, speak to Pastor Susan or to Bob Montheard about what might work for you.

Robert Montheard rjmontheard@aol.com

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Faith Formation - infant through sixth grade, BySHELLEY BYRNES, Director of Christian Education

DONUTS

WITH

DAD!

This year on Father's Day we'd like to honor all the dads and father figures we have in our parish. The Children's and family Ministries will be providing donuts for a Father's Day reception after the 10:00 Service! If you are a father or a father figure, please sit down and allow one of our children to bring you a donut and a smile!

On the same day as the Hogwarts Graduation (July 28) the Spencer-Treinen family has graciously offered to host a family pool party right after the "graduation reception." They will provide the main dish if participants will bring drinks and sides. All families (with or without children) are invited to this pool party not just participants of VBS. RSVP to darrellwspencer@yahoo.com

FAMILY

Read-to-me Events!

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish! Remember the fun of hearing your favorite book read to you as a child? You have the opportunity to share that feeling with a homeless child! The children's outreach committee has scheduled to go to two Read-to-me events where adults and children can go read to children who live at the New Day Center (family Shelter). We have a bunch of donated books to give these children and some crafts that our children created at the Compassion and Mercy Sunday. If you want to read to the kids please contact Shelley. We will be reading to the children from 6-8 pm on Tuesday July 9 and Tuesday August 27. So sign up and pick your favorite children's book to read to a child who doesn't own any books.

PARENT GROUPS

Do you ever feel like raising children is making your hair gray? Do you look back and wish you had known more about the schools you were choosing for your children? Do you wonder how you can bring more spirituality into your family life? We'll be starting some family small groups in the fall that will offer community, education and support for the families in our Parish. We'll be planning for parents of all different aged children/youth. Please watch for more information in the August Newsletter!

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Harry Potter VBS!!!!It's time to register your children to come to Hogwarts! This program is vibrant and fun! Children will travel a hero's journey and discover Christ's love through activities songs and immersion in Hogwarts. The VBS program will run July 22 - 26 with a "graduation" ceremony during our 10:00 service on July 28th. We'll have a graduation cake and reception after the service that day. There are registration forms on the VBS table in the parish hall. You can also sign up with a form on the website and pay using Pay Pal.I'm also in full swing organizing for VBS! There are quite a few supplies that could be donated to keep our budget in line so I'll be creating a giving tree with wizard hats for each item needed.

Please look for it by the VBS table and pick up one or to hats to help us get all our supplies!!! Following is a list of the costume items and supplies that we'll need for your reference but please make sure that you take the hat and sign up for anything you intend to donate so we can purchase things that are not donated.

We are also looking for someone who has building/woodworking skills to help create a couple of our Props/sets for the week. If you have these skills and would like to help please contact Shelley (shelleybyrnes@thenativity.net or at the church office.)

!ostumes6 Academic or graduation robes6 Wizard hats6 Gray beard and long gray wig6 Long black wig (cheap and ratty works)6 Black beard6 Oversized coat or trench coat6 Frumpy out of style thrift shop dress, hat purse and

gloves6 Tweedy jacket, bowler hat and long umbrella (not one

that folds up)6 Turban (or long fabric that can be made into one)6 Ugly mask (voldemort to be worn backwards on Prof.

Quirrell6 White angel wings, mardi Gras feather mask tote bag

that can be written on6 Golden wings or capes, golden hat of some sort (for a

child to be a snitch)6 Yarn horse tail for centaur6 Various building materials including:6 Scrap pieces of wood 2x4s6 Fabric that can be painted to look like a brick wall/

paints and velcro fasteners 6 A scrim or frame to look like a mirror on which

images can be projected.6 Two hula hoops6 Two large dowels or broom stick handles6 Two buckets with plaster in which we can securely

stand two large dowels with hula hoops attached. 6 OR two soccer goals6 An overhead projector and transparencies or help

figuring out how to do this project using digital photography and a powerpoint projector

6 Coarse salt, Mrs. Stewart’s laundry bluing, more ammonia, aluminum pie plate, sponges

6 Even number of badminton racquets

Supplies6 Several large rolls of butcher paper6 Approx. 12 poster boards6 Popular names book (such as those used by expectant

parents) Used is great!6 A world Map mounted on foam board (suitable for

using push pins)6 A box of push pins6 Small black labels6 A large 10 – 15 yard loop of 1” wide elastic6 Plaster gauze (10 to 15 rolls)6 Petroleum Jelly (one large jar)6 1 package of hair ties (pony tale holders)6 Paint shirts (old shirts worn backwards to protect

children’s clothing)6 Name tags6 Broom sticks or large dowel rods for broom flying

class6 Paper party hats and black spray paint6 2 rolls of crepe paper streamers in Gold and burgundy6 Party blower that makes noise6 Small light up balls or badminton shuttle cocks (2)6 Food coloring• Wood chips• White Christmas lights (to put on the floor and create

a labyrinth – maybe rope lights would be best?)• Glasses, large beaker, ammonia, vinegar, Phenol red• Elmer’s Glue-all (not school Glue) Borax, • One box of quart sized zip lock bags, one box gallon

sized zip lock bags.• Old Magazines

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WHOʼS THAT KID?(a new feature highlighting the youth in our

Meet Emily Weidhaas

Hi my name is Emily Weidhaas. I was born in Phoenix, AZ on September 12, 2000. I live with my Dad(Mark),Mom(Susan), Sister (Hanna) and two dogs (Sandy & Shelby). I will be going into the 7th grade this fall at Sonoran Trails Middle School. I like to sing, dance, snow ski, going camping and riding my quad. I also love clothes and jewelry with lots of sparkle.

NATYG – Nativity is working hard to find your new Youth Director! We can’t wait to have her/him on board! In the meantime, we’d still like to have our Youth Mission Week. Here are our basic plans for the week (times may be adjusted):

Mon., July 29 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mission Work at a Service Project in Phoenix Tues., July 30 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Mission Work at a Service Project in Phoenix Wed., July 31 Noon Meet to drive to Nogales, Arizona; spend afternoon setting up for St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic; stay overnight at Holiday Inn Express Thurs., Aug. 1 All Day Assist at St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic; stay overnight at Holiday Inn Express Friday, Aug. 2 Drive back home through Tucson; enjoy“pilgrimage” visit in Tucson; share closing dinner at Nativity.

All teens who have completed 6th through 12th grades are welcome to join us! The Mission Week will be led by Pastor Susan and Shelley Byrnes. To register, please fill out the form below. Total charge for the week is $35 per participant. Scholarships are available, so please don’t let cost be a barrier.

Mission Week 2013 Participation Form______________________________ ______________________________________________ _________________ Student’s Full Name Students Home address (street address, city, state, zip code) Cell Phone Number

______________________________ ______________________________________________ _________________ Parent #1 Full Name Parent # 1 Email Parent # 1 Cell Phone______________________________ ______________________________________________ _________________ Parent #2 Full Name Parent # 2 Email Parent # 2 Cell ________________________________ ______________________________________ ________________________________________ Student’s Email Address Parent # 1 Email Address Parent # 2 Email Address

Please indicate which days you will be participating: Day 1 Day 2 Days 3 -5 Fee of $35.00 paid Yes No

Please return this form to the church office.

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

www.TheNativity.net

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