This Week At Nativity

Prayers & Scripture Readings

Please Pray for Our Sick and Shut-Ins: Janet Scott, June Rupp, Anna Klecan, Georgette Konow, Catherine Bristol, the Binner Family, Mayra Gould and her parents, Linda Shultz, Thomas Kennedy(Duane Hoven’s step-brother), Mike Wolfe(Estelle Wieder’s nephew), David Kleiner(friend’s of Cheryl Canonaco), Brian Lowe(George Lowe’s brother), Mildred Smith(Estella Wieder’s step-mother), Patrick Dolphin, Jeff(friend of Jane Schreiber), Kathy Koster, Bernice Neuman(Tracy Binner’s mother), Marilyn Martin(Jan Galbraith’s mother), Frank Rupp III, Mindy & Dolores Paul (friend & family of Dorothy Taormina), Avo Uudna(brother of Krista Tammaru) and Millie Syvertson.

We ask you to keep in your prayers all those who are currently serving in the military especially Nick Eosso, Stephen Maslowski, Lara, Jo Asplund, Christopher Botterbusch, Kevin Magee, Adam Morell, Guido Morell, Steve Amador, Dan Ferdinand, Brian Rolwood, Joe Finley, and Mark Amador. If you have someone that you would like to add to this list, please contact Kathy in the office. All those in the military need our support.

A note on our prayer list... As our list of prayer concerns grows, we must occasionally remove the names of folks who have been listed several weeks or more. We encourage all to continue to pray for those with ongoing concerns, and invite you to contact Pastor Jill or the church office when you feel that a name should be put again on the prayer list. In all of our prayers - at home, and together here - let us lift up to God all in special need, those both known and unknown to us.

If you are ill, hospitalized, having surgery, or otherwise in need of prayer or a pastoral visit, please contact Pastor or the church office. Click here.

Nativity's Graduates Congratulations!

The Nativity Family proudly acknowledges the members of the congregation who are graduating this year from high school, college, or other educational and training programs. Those known to us and future plans, where available, have been noted.

Lauren Zarillo, daughter of Liz & Glenn Zarillo is graduating for Monroe Township High School. She will be attending Rider University.

Blake Segal, son of Marie and Steven Segal is graduating from The University of Virginia. He will be attending Yale University School of Drama.

Kyle Ryan, son of Lois and Brendan Ryan is graduating from East Brunswick High School.

Nicole Josko, granddaughter of Helga & Ernst Paisker, is graduating from Emory University. She will be looking for employment.

Kyle Josko, granddaughter of Helga & Ernst Paisker is graduating from Bishop Eustace Prep. School. He will be attending Loyola College.

Stephanie Klecan, granddaughter of Ann & Ed Klecan is graduating from Montclair State. She will be looking for employment as a teacher.

Courtney Klecan, granddaughter of Ann & Ed Klecan is graduating from Monmouth University. She will be looking for employment as a teacher.

Colin Rupp, grandson of Frank & June Rupp is graduating from high school. He will be attending Coastal Carolina University.

Peter Rupp, grandson of Frank & June Rupp is graduating from high school. He will be attending Coastal Carolina University.

Communion
	All who confess Jesus as Lord are welcome to receive Holy Communion. Children who have not yet been prepared for first communion are invited and encouraged to come forward for a pastoral blessing. Grape juice is available in place of wine by asking Pastor at the altar, as are gluten-free wafers.

Summer Coffee Hour Fellowship
	Summer Coffee hours have begun and there is a sign up poster in the Narthex. Please consider volunteering to host one of these events. It is a wonderful way to share fellowship with the entire congregation! You and/or your family can host an hour, or team up with other members of the congregation to host. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Regina Brinkman.

Noah's Ark Registration
	Noah’s Ark is currently taking registrations for the school year September 2008-June 2009. We offer ½ day programs for 3 and 4 year olds. Please put a note in Lois Ryan’s mailbox in the office or give a call to the school at 732-390-0848.

Blanket Appeal

TODAY Sunday, June 22^nd is Graduate Sunday with a Blanketing Ceremony for graduating High School Seniors. Today, as we wrap our young people with love, we also will collect money for blankets which Church World Service gives to victims of disaster. Each donation of $5.00 buys 1 blanket. Let’s wrap those who are hurting in Christian love! Please place your gift in a “Blanket Sunday” envelope or mark “CWS Blankets on pew envelope.

Emanuel's Food Pantry Needs Our Help

For the month of June, we will be collecting the following items:

~Canned pasta: Ravioli, spaghetti, lasagna
~Cereal: Cheerios, corn flakes, shredded wheat
~Canned meats: Chicken, corned beef, spam & beef
~Canned vegetables: Green beans, peas, corn, potatoes
~Beans: Kidney, black, cannelli, chick peas etc…
~DIAPERS & WIPES (always requested and desperately needed)

Thanks so much for your continuing support of feeding the hungry. Remember to look for sales, add a few items to your weekly shopping and we could all donate a grocery bag full of food each month. Our donations are making a difference! Thank you.

Worship & Music Committee

Members and friends of Nativity are invited to assist the Worship & Music Committee with purchasing the new Evangelical Lutheran Worship Hymnals. The purchase price of one hymnal is $20.00. Please fill out a separate form for each hymnal you wish to purchase and put it in the offering plate or in the church office. Thank you!

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