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w w w . T h e N a t i v i t y . n e t

Patti Worthington 1-Apr

Elizabeth Barrett 2-Apr

Elizabeth Stuckey 3-Apr

Abby Call 4-Apr

Bill Deihl 9-Apr

Ryan Bright 11-AprPatricia Beaird 13-Apr

Skyler Chew 15-Apr

Colleen Whichello 15-Apr

Arman Youseffi 16-Apr

Lauren Mettler 17-Apr

Jim Blum 22-Apr

Kali Higgins 22-Apr

Susan Snook 24-Apr

Barbara Woodall 26-Apr

Jim Davis 28-Apr

Art Graf 28-Apr

Barbara Worthington 30-Apr

Every month we list those whosebirthdays are being celebrated. If ywould like your name added to thelist, please contact Mina Rafferty [email protected] .

Our New Address Take a moment to wisha Happy Birthday To

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10:00 a.m. Children's Chapel - available for first half of service

11:00 a.m. Hospitality

11:15 a.m. Christian Education for all ages

5:00 p.m. Senior High Youth Group (Grades 7 - 12)

Nativitys 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]

Nativity Staff

The. Rev. Susan B. SnookRector

[email protected]

Dr. Wayne V. WhitneyPastoral Intern

[email protected]

Dr.Ilona Kubiaczyk-AdlerDirector of Music Ministry

IlonaKubiaczyk-Adler @TheNativity.ne

Shelley ByrnesDirector of Childrens & Family Ministrie

[email protected]

Casey GoslinDirector of Youth [email protected]

Art GrafTreasurer

[email protected]

Mina RaffertyParish Administrator

[email protected]

22405 N. Miller RoadScottsdale, Arizona 85255

Telephone:480-307-9216

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With this last instruction, in the

Book of Acts, the resurrected Jesus

is lifted up into heaven, leaving the

disciples to wonder what in the

world the life, death, and

resurrection of Jesus will mean for

their lives to come. It is a mystery they cannot solve on

their own. The implications of resurrection are lived out

in the power of the Holy Spirit, in the day-to-day life of

followers of Jesus who discover that they can do things

they never thought possible. The Holy Spirit transforms a

ragged, terrified, cowering, persecuted sect into a world-

changing religious movement.

Two millennia later, how do we live in the light of the

resurrection? Thats the question that the whole Book of

Acts addresses. And its just as relevant today as it was

2,000 years ago. Because if a new creation began at the

moment that Jesus stood and folded up his grave clothes,

then that new creation has a ripple effect that reaches us

today and that wont stop growing, wider and wider.

In the Book of Acts, we see the things that the disciples

learn. They learn that no one is excluded from the

kingdom of God; that the Body of Christ serves others

especially the weakest and neediest; that the old, safe,

dependable ways of doing things dont work any more; that

they are going to have to look at the world differently than

ever before; that they are not only called, but also given the

power, to tell the world about what they have experienced in

Christ. In a true adventure story, full of shipwrecks,

beatings, miracles, jailbreaks, healings, and amazing growth,

Acts tells us the story of the first 30 years of the church.

That story is our story too. Because all the things the

disciples learned about Gods kingdom are still true. And we

are called and empowered to tell the news about Jesus, to

serve the poorest and neediest, to embrace all in our

community with Gods welcoming love, just as the earliestdisciples were.

If you have any doubts about our calling as Christians, or

your calling as a member of the Body of Christ, come join us

for worship, Compassion Sunday and service projects,

studying the Book of Acts, or any of our ministries at

Nativity. Like the earliest disciples of Jesus, we make it our

business to transform lives with the love of God in Jesus

Christ.

In Christ, Susan

A n o t e f r o m Pa s t o r S u s a n Page 3Transforming lives with the love of God in Jesus Christ

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my

witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8

Welcome

The Honorable

Suzanne E. Cohen!Congratulations to our parishioner andhospitality chair Judge Suzanne E. Cohen, (Thirfrom the left) who was appointed a judge ofArizona's Superior Court.

This photo is from Judge Suzanne's Investitureon April 5, with several parishioners who cameto cheer her on. From left, Kathy Graf, Art GraSuzanne Cohen, Susan Snook, ShannonSorenson, Mark Dobbins, and Jennie Dobbins.

Congratulations, blessings and best wishes to thnew judge from your church family!
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4/12


Pa g e 4 A NOTE FROM OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR

Whoisinthechoir?

Greetingsfromthetenorsection.Theentiretenorsection,asamatteroffact!Wouldanyoneliketojoinme?Welcome,welcome.

IbegansinginginEpiscopalChurchchoirsmorethan35yearsago.Beingaquicklearner,Istilldonotreadmusicverywell,butreallyenjoymakingajoyfunoise.OurdaughterSarahandIstartedsingingtogetheratSt.JohnsinRoanoke,Virginia,andthenatAllSaintsinPhoenix.ShenowcontributeshertalentfromthecongregationinordertobewithhusbandJoey.Thatsagoodthing!

Foralittleintroduction,JennieandIstartedourlifewithNativityChurchabout6monthsbeforewemetSusan,andthisdreamofanewandlovingspiritualcommunitywasborn.IhavetosaythatwehaveneverbeeninvolvedwithanythingthatjustseemedtobetotallyblessedbyGodandintendedtohappen.Alongthewaywonderfulpeople,missionopportunities,resources,talentand

leadershipalllowedourway.

ItisanhonoreverySundaymorningtowelcomenewmembersintoourfamily.NativitysmissionistotransformlivesthroughtheloveofJesusChrist.ThatmiracleplaysouteverydayinthishouseandatGodsholytable.

MarkDobbins

SeniorWardenEmeritus

Although Easter Day is behind us, we have still quite a few musical treats until the end of the season. I woullike to invite you all to three concerts of the Nativity Music Festival that will take place in April and May inour church. There will be something for every one: high quality classical music, energizing gospel music, jaquartet and interactive musical event for kids with fun activities and great stories. Plan ahead and put theevents in your calendar! Invite your friends and families! Below are the details.

Ilona Kubiaczyk-Ad

NATIVITY MUSIC FESTIVAL

April 21, Sunday, 4 p.m.Mezzosoprano Suzanne Rovani and organist / pianist Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler will perform Bach, Brahms, Barber, Buxtehudand Gospel songs. Free admission.

May 5, Sunday, 4 p.m.Saxophonist Chris Light will perform one of the most challenging pieces in classical saxophone literature, a concerto byIngolf Dahl. He will also be joined by his jazz ensemble, the Chris Light Quartet. Free admission.

May 12, Sunday 4 p.m.Join the Mill Ave Chamber Players forStory Time With Winds, musical settings of the timeless story of Peter and the Wolfand Aesop's Fables. Tickets can be purchased at www.millavechamberplayers.com.Advanced purchase: $5/child under 18, $10/adult, or $25/family of 4 or moreDay of purchase: $7/child under 18, $12/adult, or $30/family of 4 or more
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Waynes World Page 5AreyoureadyforsomeRevelation?Yes,thatsright;thelastbookoftheBibletheonethattakesallthosewarmfuzziesyougetwhenyoureadthestories

ofJesusandGodsloveandthenunceremoniouslytossesthemallintoaburningire-pitisthenextbookwetackleonBibleStudyWednesdays@6p.m.inApril.

ComeandindoutabouttheFourHorsemen,the144,000,theRedDragon,theMarkoftheBeast,theTwoWitnesses,theDayoftheLord,theScrolls,theSealsandtheMillennium.Wewillconsiderthemaininterpretiveapproachesthathavebeenpromulgatedbyscholarstryingtomakesenseof

thisenigmaticbook,eventhenuttyones!WhenIwasakidIrememberbeingsofrightenedbyreadingRevelationthatIalmostdidntwanttopick

uptheBibleagain.IfthishashappenedtoyouoryoujustgetannoyedathowsomepeoplethinkthhaveRevelationalliguredout,comeandlearn.Comeandindouthowthemessageisreallyverysimpleanduplifting,sosimplethatithasbecome

oneofthemostdominantthemesinmovie-domtodaythevictoryofGoodoverEvil.DidyouknothattheBookofRevelationintheoriginalGreekhtheworstgrammarofanybookintheentireNewTestament,andthatitwasprobablyintentional?OurtextbookwillbeTheBookofRevelationforDummiesanditisavailableatyourfavoriteonlinbooksellerforanywherefrom$15to$20.Justthink,inafewshortweeksyoumayindyourselftheenvyofallyourfriendswhenyoucantellthemwhythedifferencebetween6and7ismorethan

itseverything.

Dr. Wayne

Power Bible Study

Sunday Morning's Power Bible Study continues in March in the Music Classroom with Dr. Wayne from

11:15-12:00. The holy men and women mentioned in the Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11) are the focus of our study.

Come and learn about Moses and the Exodus, Joshua and the walls of Jericho, and Rahab the harlot.

ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Bible Study Wednesdays

Coming in April on Bible Study Wednesdays: The Book of Revelation. The textbook for our study will be

"The Book of Revelation for Dummies" by Helyer and Wagner. Get yourself a copy from your favorite

bookstore or online book-source. Be ready for this look at probably the most misunderstood and controversial

book in the entire Bible. Dr. Wayne will lead this conversation in the Office Classroom starting April 3 from

6:00-7:00.

Intro to the New Testament, continued.

Pastor Susan leads this introductory exploration of the New Testament on Sundays from 11:20 to noon in the

Healing Chapel. Who wrote the Bible and why? What points did they want us to make, and who were they

writing to? What was the situation of their world, and of ours? The series picks up again on Sunday, April 14th

with a look at the fascinating Book of Acts. Bring your burning questions!
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Pa g e 6 U p c o m i n g E v e n t s a n d O p p o r t u n i t i e sFIESTA DE AMIGOS

A PARTY WITH AND FOR OUR FRIENDS!

You won't want to miss this fun event benefiting our sister parish, Santa Maria Magdalena & its

Center of Hope in Barrio La Laguna, Veracruz, Mexico

Learn more about our mission work with the children and families in La Laguna

Saturday, April 13th5:30pm - 7:30pm

at Church of the Nativity

This fun evening will

include a delicious

Mexican buffet dinner

Performance by

Ballet Folklorico

After-dinner Dancing

Silent Auction

The evening is free. The free-will offering willBenefit our Barrio La Laguna mission.

COMING SOON TO NATIVITY -THE GREAT NATIVITY YARD SALE

The Fundraising Committee's first big event of theyear will be held on Saturday, May 11th from 7AM to3PM.

We're counting on everyone to pitch in re-sellableitems so we can maximize the efforts of the day.We'll be collecting small items (things we can carry tothe 2nd floor) every Sunday between now and the saledate.

Big items (too big for Art Graf to carry upstairs) willbe collected the week running up to the date.We'll be rolling out more details as the dayapproaches. We're also running a naming contest forthe event and need your input. The winning entry(chosen by our austere committee of judges) will wina $25 gift card.
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SAVE THE DATE! -

NATIVITYS BLOOD DRIVE

Family, Friends and Neighbors are invited to donate blood and keepArizonas blood supply strong. Blood cannot be bought or created in alab. It can only be donated by those of us willing to share our good

health with others! Church of the Nativity and United Blood Servicesare partnering to hold a blood drive Sunday, April 21, 2013. Thebloodmobile will be in our parking lot at 22505 N. Miller, Scottsdale,85255 from 9am-1pm. Make your appointment to Find the hero inyou today by visiting www.BloodHero.com sponsor code: ECN orcontact Suzanne Cohen @ [email protected] or 480.586.6625.

NEW! On the day of your donation appointment, simply go to https://edhq.unitedbloodservices.org/ to complete the healhistory questionnaire on the UBS website. The health history must be completed the same day as the donation; it cannot completed a day or two ahead of time. Once youre done, print the Fast Track Donation Ticket and bring it with you toyour donation.Donor eligibility questions? Call 480.675.5497.

WOMENS GROUP MEETING

The Womens Group is pleased to announce that Joyce Ditzler has accepted our invitation to speak at the April 11,meeting at 10:30 am at Nativity. As in the past, lunch at an area restaurant will follow.Joyces presentation is titled Timeless Faith from Abraham to the Present Day. It will center on figures ofenormous faith in the Hebrew Bible to the mission of Christ and will touch on the huge contribution of Paul to thespread of Christianity and the persecution of Christians under the Caesars.

You will not want to miss this presentation and all that Joyce has to share.

ONES AND TWOS - NEEDS YOU! Ones and Twos is a social group of adults at Church of the Nativity that meetsabout once a month. It is open to all members, visitors, and guests. It is a time of gettingto know each other in the old-fashioned sense, a time for coming together for deliciousfood and drink, as well as enjoying the warmth and joy of being with our Church family. Itis a welcoming time for all and a perfect opportunity to bring guests! If you would like tohost one of the gatherings please call Annie Blum at 480.502.2005. Look for details onthe April gathering in next months newsletter.

A note from the Flower Guild

The Nativity flower guild provides the altar flowers each Sunday and also the flowers thatadorn our worship space for special holidays and events such as Christmas and Easter. Theflowers may be dedicated in thanksgiving for blessings received or in memory of a loved one.

There are a few Sundays still available (including Mothers Day on May 12th) for yourdedications. Once you have decided which date you prefer, simply write your name on theFlower Chart (located on the wall near the office door) and complete the form provided, andreturn it to the church office. If you have any questions please contact Kathy Graf [email protected].

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Nativity Scene Jr.Page 8

FAMILYTIMEWe know children first learn aboutspirituality and relationship withChrist at home. It is the church's joto support our families in their efforto teach our children what it is to beChristian. In an effort to offerfamilies a more coordinated way to

talk about God and what it means thave a relationship with Jesus, I'dlike to invite our parents to come tothe first Family Time Sunday on Ap21st. While the children are inSunday School, parents will meetwith me to learn more about thisprogram and see if this is somethinthey would like to implement athome. I'm very excited about howthis program can help strengthenfamilies as well as the faith in thefamilies!

"Congratulations

to our newly baptizedSunday School studentsLily, Kaleyand Nicky!"

TIME TO SIGN UP FOR CHAPEL ROCK!Nativity children and teens, it's time to sign up for Chapel Rock summer camp! Our Episcopal summer camp inPrescott has sessions for every age group and interest. Check it out at www.chapelrock.net and click on "Camps"!Scholarships are available from the camp and from Nativity. If you would like to apply for a scholarship to go tocamp, contact Pastor Susan for an application at [email protected].

Faith Formation - infant through sixth grade, BySHELLEY BYRNES, Director of Christian Education
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Children and Family Ministries Page 9

NATIVITYS CHILDREN VISIT THE UMOM CENTER

The Children's Outreach Committeesponsored a wonderful field trip to

UMOM New Day Center in Phoenix onGood Friday.

17 children and adults went on a tourto see the beautiful family shelter. TheCenter has a wellness center, acafeteria, a computer lab for residentsto do job searches or get their GEDs,a child development center for childrenfrom infant to 4 years old, A Kids' Denand a Teen Room for afterschool

activities as well as three playgroundsand an indoor gymnasium.

We learned that the average homeless family moves 5times a year or every 70 days! Our children were excited atthe opportunity to help the families living at the New DayCenter.

So for Compassion and Mercy Sunday the children'sSunday School classes will be creating some crafts projectsfor the kids in UMOM child development center to do!

It's so inspiring to watch our children get excited abouthelping others!

A Prayer for All Parents,Source unknown

Heavenly Father,

Make me a better parent

Teach me to understand my children,

To listen patiently to what they have to say,

And to answer all their questions kindly.

Keep me from interrupting them,

or contradicting them.

Make me as courteous to them

as I would have them be to me.

Forbid that I should ever laugh at their mistakes,

Or resort to shame or ridicule if they displease me.

Bless me with the bigness to grant them

all their reasonable requests,

And the courage to deny them privilegesthat I know will do them harm.

Make me fair and just and kind.

And fit me, O Lord,

to be loved and respected

and imitated by my children.

Amen.
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Chapel Rock Scholarship Guidelines Apply directly to Chapel Rock for a scholarship by April 15. You can get an application by

emailing CR at [email protected] or pick one up in the youth room.

Notify Pastor Susan by email by April 15 if you are applying for a scholarship, so she know

follow up. If she doesn't know about your application before April 15, she will award our

scholarship funds to other applicants.

She will be in touch with Chapel Rock to work out the arrangements for those scholarships

are approved, so she will notify the family if we can give you a scholarship by April 30.

Summer Camp at Chapel Rock is quickly upon us. Registration has already begun but its not too late toregister. The plan is for the current Jr High group, Journey, to attend the week of June 2-8 and the HighSchool Swagger youth to attend Jun 9-15. The cost per youth per week is $375. Scholarships areavailable by following the guidelines listed below. I am very excited to be able to attend camp with ouryouth during those first two weeks. Sign up now at chapelrock.net.

March was a great month for us as we spent a lot

of bonding time in cars delivering flamingos.

Times like these are great for us to connect with

each other but when we bonded during the Lent

Retreat it really helped us refocus on keeping themain thing the main thing. We were reminded of

how much Jesus loves us and what He did for us.

We are committed to sharing our story with others

and continue to invite friends to share in our

Swagger, our confidence of who we are but more

importantly whose we are.

We are having a great time as we continue togrow as a community. We are very excited tohave teamed up with the local Wyld Life Club(Young Life for Jr High.) Our first event withthem we met 20 new kids and hung out with agroup of incredible leaders who led us in mess

games designed to get us interacting with oneanother. We learned to work together as a groand put our culinary skills to the test when weprepared a Mexican fiesta for the Sr High. Wemaybe be young and goofy at times but, we agrowing in our faith.

Nativity Teen Ministries, by Casey Goslin, Director of Youth Ministries
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WHOS THAT KID?(a new feature highlighting the youth in our community)

We congratulate Jason Francis (below left) on his Baptism Easter Sunday.

The Nativity Youth Group, (below right), led by Casey Goslin, proudlypresented Jason as his sponsors.

Thank you to all who made our Easter Celebration so memorable!

Gabe Leon is a newmember to our youthgroup. He has a deepunderstanding of the

American Politicalstructure and knows

everystaterepresentative and theirpolitical history. He is

an avid reader, radicalenvironmentalist, isfluent in Spanglish, andenjoys Jazz music. He

joined our youth groupwhen invited by Eleanorto our Super Bowl party

and has been activeever since.

Miranda Richards is anew to our youth grouShe was invited to comto the Super Bowl parby Gracie and has bevery active since. Sh

likes doing charity woreading, cats, and

claims to be a nerd(Nerd is the new coothank you Big Bang

Theory) She joined oyouth group in hopes making new friends a

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

www.TheNativity.net

Worship Sunday

8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

Fiesta de AmigosA Party with and for our Friends!

Saturday,April 13th5:30pm - 7:30pm

at Church of the

Nativity

The evening is free. Thefree-will offering willBenefit our Barrio La

Laguna mission.

This fun evening will include a delicious

Mexican buffet dinner,

Performance by Ballet Folklorico

After-dinner Dancing
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