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

September2013

THE NATIVITY SCENE

Try Our New Jazz/Gospel Eucharist!Nativitys new 11:30 Jazz/Gospel Eucharist started on August 18. It features Eucharist, sermon, and some terrific,

heartfelt, and lively music! The jazz and gospel traditions have deep roots in American culture. The music includessome familiar gospel hymns that we dont normally sing at our 9:30 service, some terrific choral pieces, and some jazz

instrumental numbers. Our gospel choir sings twice a month; a smaller singing group sings twice a month, and jazz

instrumentalists play once a month. Come try it out and bring a friend who might enjoy a bit different take on the

Episcopal Eucharist!

Confirmation Classes BeginTeen Confirmation classes have begun!If yourteen is interested inconfirmation and hasnt yet begun the

classes, please contact Julie Bogle [email protected] or Susan Snook [email protected] to get started.

Adult Confirmation is around the corner too!We will do confirmations when our Presiding

Bishop, Katharine Jefferts Schori, and our ownBishop Kirk Smith are here on June 8, 2014. If you are interested inConfirmation (making an adult commitment of your baptismal vows and

being recognized as an Episcopalian), Reception (transferring into theEpiscopal Church from Roman Catholic, ELCA, or Orthodox traditions), orReaffirmation (recommitting yourself to the vows you made at

Confirmation), please contact Pastor Susan at [email protected] information about preparation. Our ABCD course is one great way to doit!

Spotlighton Adult

Formation!

Please turn to page threefor information on theexciting new offerings for

Adult ChristianFormation -ABCD Backto Basics class and thenew Nativity ChurchNexonline school.

Nativitys New Welcome PatioWhen you come to church in September, you will notice

new addition to our front entryway a new Welcome Patio! It

features new trees, benches for socializing and waiting for rides,

and new landscaping. We wanted to make our front entryway

more inviting and help it become a gathering place for ourcongregation.

We are fortunate to have our new patio sponsored by U.E

(Ed) Garrison, in memory of his late wife, Mary. Mary Garrison

was a member of Nativity until she died four years ago. She was

sociable and welcoming, keeping an eye out for newcomers. A

place of welcome and gathering for the congregation is a lovely

way to remember her. We give thanks to Ed for his kindness in

sponsoring the patio, and we look forward to years of

enjoying it!
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Nativity Staff

The. Rev. Susan B. SnookRector

[email protected]. Wayne V. Whitney

[email protected]

!"#$Ilona Kubiaczyk-AdlerDirector of Music Ministry

IlonaKubiaczyk-Adler @TheNativity.ne

Shelley ByrnesDirector of Childrens & Family Ministrie

[email protected]

Julie Bogle

Director of Youth [email protected]

Art GrafTreasurer

[email protected]

Mina RaffertyParish Administrator

[email protected]

SUNDAY SCHEDULE:

8:00 a.m. Rite I Eucharist w/ Hymns

9:30 a.m. Rite II Traditional Eucharist

with Childrens 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

22405 N. Miller RoadScottsdale, Arizona 85255

Telephone:480-307-9216


Mary Longley-Cook 1-Sep

Timothy Lenz 1-Sep

Eric Walukiewicz 3-Sep

Bryan Casebolt 7-Sep

Colin Goins 8-Sep

Anne Schilling 11-Sep

Grace Byrnes 12-Sep

Deane Lierle 17-Sep

Sally Buch 18-Sep

Mona Leer 19-Sep

Alan Gildersleeve 19-Sep

Joyce Deihl 21-Sep

Adam Ross 21-Sep

Julia Snook 22-SepNicole Price 23-Sep

Matthew Allen 23-Sep

Cindy Jensen 24-Sep

David Mettler 27-Sep

Colin Goins 28-Sep

Sarah Banks 30-Sep

Every month we list thosewhose birthdays are beingcelebrated. If you would likeyour name added to the list,please contact Mina [email protected] .

Our New Address Take a moment to wish a Happy BirthdayTo:

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]
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In our Sunday morningJourney in Faith courserecently, I asked the group tohelp me think about the

question: what is a church for?The group helped me come upwith this list:

Worship we share the Eucharist, praiseGod, and stand in Gods presence together,

receiving nourishment for our lives asChristians in the world.

Learning we learn about our faith andour relationship with Christ.

Care for each other we form a

community of caring, prayer, healing, andjoy together, building relationships thatreflect Gods love.

Service to others we care not only forthose inside the church, but for thoseoutside, serving those in need in the worldoutside our doors.

Evangelism we dont hoard the treasureof the gospel for ourselves, but share it withthose who dont yet know Christs love forthem.

Community service we work to become acenter of activity in our community,

providing meeting space and support forcommunity groups.

At Nativity, we are doing some great ministry ineach of these categories. But today I want to

highlight Worship and Learning. At Nativity, webelieve that both worship and learning are lifelongprocesses. We are committed to providingopportunities for lifelong growth in discipleship for

all ages. You can see the effects of this commitmentat Nativity:

We provide a single Christian Formation houron Sundays for all ages, with high-qualitylearning opportunities for everyone. We want

to make sure adults, not just children, havethe opportunity to learn, because there isalways something new to discover about ourfaith!

We make sure our Sunday schedule gives our

children a chance to worship. We expect tosee our children in worship, and we are gladto share it with them! Even for our youngestchildren who attend Childrens Chapel duringthe 9:30 service, this is a worship time, withreadings, prayers, and a short sermon oractivity. The worship in Childrens Chapel

parallels what adults are doing in the mainworship service.

We are adding lots of new options for adultformation, including three classes on Sundaymornings and new opportunities at othertimes being added this month. Learning is

important for all ages!

Come and join us for both worship and learning,each Sunday at Nativity!!!!!!!"#$%&!

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

s of Our Faith

The ABCDs of our Faith commences on September 25! This Wednesday Night Educational Program will cover the basics owhat we believe as Christians and as Christians in the Anglican tradition. In fact, the first 5-session module is Anglicanism.Subsequent modules are as follows: "B" is Bible. "C" is Christianity; and "D" is discipleship. Your teachers will be a teamNativity Staff and Laity. This program will feature a gathering for a meal at 6:30 and the night will wrap up by 7:45. Childcare is available. Pre-registration is necessary so we can make sure to have adequate materials on hand. Cost for each 5-session module is $35. You can register by filling out the form in the bulletin insert and giving it to Deacon Wayne. The ABCcourse will count as adult confirmation preparation.
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Page 4! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Waynes World!Nativity is embarking on a wonderful new journey in Christian formation: We're opening ourown online school. This means we'll be able to take courses together on a variety of topicsincluding scripture, liturgy, and many other areas of personal and spiritual growth. Here is asampling of some of the courses that are available to us:

Introduction to the BibleIntroduction to the GospelsHow to Discern God's WillHow to Have a Family Prayer TimeHow to Handle the Work/Life BalanceHow to Share Your Christian FaithHow to ForgiveStop Worrying!How to Simplify Your LifeWhy Does God Get Angry?Being Single, Staying FaithfulHoly Communion 101

Courses are taught by experts and allow us to learn what we want, when we want, and at our own pace. We'll be able to learanywhere there's an internet connection on a PC, laptop, or tablet. Our school will allow us to take courses individually, insmall groups, or even as a congregation. And there's a discussion room in each class, with access to a moderator, so we donhave to go it alone. If you would like to learn more or sign up for our online school, send an email [email protected].

Christian Formation at Nativity

The League of

Extraordinary

Churchmen

The League of Extraordinary

Churchmen is launching in September!

The Churchmen are a gathering of

Nativity's men organized for providing

service to the upkeep of the church.

Look for the opportunity in the Sunday

Bulletin to make suggestions of whatthings you would like to see done. The

League's first meeting will be Saturday

September 14 at 10:00 a.m. in

Christopher Hall. All men of Nativity

are invited to come be a part!

O f E x t r a o r d i n a r y C h u r c h m e n
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PAGE 6 A NOTE FROM OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR

This season we have started withlots of energy! Our Adult andGospel Choir treated us with greatmusic on the first day of threeservices on Augusts 18th. Theywere joined by our great jazz trio:Noah Simpson on trumpet, JulianPeterson on saxophones, andAlastair Longley-Cook on guitar.From now on the trio is going toshow up twice a month to join theGospel Choir and to play somejazz improvisations. On otherSundays you will hear a new vocal

Quartet comprised of Suzanne Rovani (our leadingsoprano), Claire and Steven Smith, and me. We willperform some a capella gospel and jazz music for you. Forthe traditional service the Adult Choir is preparing somebeautiful classical choral music by Gabriel Faure, Joseph

Haydn, as well as traditional Russian music. This monthyou will also hear Suzanne Rovani singing "Pie Jesu" fromFaure's Requiem, as well as Ryan Bledsoe playing altosaxophone pieces by Koechlin and Bozza. We have quitean exciting music ministry - lots of variety and quality!

On September 8th, 22nd and 29th Christine Kyhn, organist who played for you during my summer holidbreak, is going to come back to sub for me. She is a vskilled organist and pianist, and from what I heard yenjoyed her playing a lot. In the first week of Septembeam flying to Gothenburg, Sweden. I will be lecturing improvisation and performing organ recitals solo and wm y h u s b a n d ( y o u c a n f i n d m o r e i nhere: www.organacademy.se). In the end of Septembeam going to represent Arizona and Poland altogether at international organ competition in Rochester and IthaNY. I feel privileged to be chosen among 11 other organfrom around the world to play the fabulous instrumentsNew York state. Eastman School of Music (Rochestowns an original 18th-century Italian organ, as well acopy of an 18th-century Lithuanian organ by CaspariCornell University (Ithaca) has built a copy of the 18century German instrument by Schnitger. These are among the best instruments in the country, and I can't w

to play them. You can find more info on the competiticompetitors and the organs here: http://www.westfield.ocompetition/organ2013/competitors/

Dr. Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler.

God respects me when I work; but God loves me when I sing. --

Rabindranath Tago

I could tell you that singing releases endorphins powerful feel-

good neurotransmitters into the bloodstream. (TRUE) I could tell you tha

singing adds years to your life. (TRUE) I could tell you that, on average,singers report a significantly higher level of satisfaction with life. (TRUE)

These are not, however, the reasons I sing. (Well theyre not the

only reasons.)

Except for the existence of the people I love, I find the act of makin

music to be my best evidence of a benevolent God. Maybe that sounds like

Im overstating the case, but I dont think so.

There is a place for everything in the grand scheme of life, a reason for

everything to be. On Maslows hierarchy of needs, we need air to breathe.

Water, food, shelter. A sense of belonging and self-esteem.

Artistic endeavor, though its up there at the top of the hierarchy in the realm of self-actualization, filed

under creativity. While were all slogging away at our workaday lives, trying to feed our heads and pay for ou

cellular phone plans: how much time do we actually get to spend at the apex of the pyramid?

The act of singing puts me there. Singing brings me close to being my best self. Since my best self is ca

in Gods image, singing brings me close to God. QED.

As a bonus, its my understanding that girls dig guys who can sing. So you know, take that, Maslow.

Steve Smith is a bass in the Church of the Nativity Choir, and it is one of the great privileges of his life. We are

always in need of more singers. You would be most welcome! Contact Dr. Ilona for more information at

IlonaKubiaczyk-Adler @TheNativity.net.

Meet Steve Smith
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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 s Pa g e 7

PHOENIX RESCUE MISSIONThe women ofNativity will be volunteering at the Phoenix Rescue Mission on Tuesday,September 3rd.. All interested in participating, please meet at church no later than 8:15am. Wewill car pool to the Mission and generally return to the church around lunch time. All thosewho would like to, will go to lunch after working hard in the kitchen .

HOSPITALITYNEEDS YOURHELP!

It is such a blessing that our new building has broughtnew faces. It is great to see so many people coming toworship Sunday Mornings. We on the hospitalitycommittee would be so grateful for some volunteers to

help with morning duties. It is a great way to meetpeople. Hospitality hour is after the 9:30 service. But, ifyou are an 11:30 person we could also use your help- wealways have clean up to do:) We have 4 teams so that ifyou join you would only have to help one time a month.We also always need people to bring in treats!Please contact the Hospitality Committee Chair, SuzanneCohen at: [email protected]

SUNDAY MORNING COUNTERS NEEDED

With the addition of a new Service to our Sunday schedule, there are now volunteeropportunities for Members to join the Counters Team at the the 9:30 and 11:45 Services. If you

are interested please see or phone Annie Blum at 490.502.2005.

Adult Choir

The beginning of a new season is always a great moment to join thechoir. Our choir sings a variety of music: from classical anthems to jazzand gospel songs. The Choir is a fun and energetic group of people who

do not only meet on Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. to rehearse and sing Sundayservices, but also socialize after hours. Join us! This is a time well spent -sharing love of music and making new friends! If you are interested, talkto our Music Director Ilona or send her an email at [email protected] .

CALLING ALL SERVICE-MINDED MEN!

The League of Extraordinary Churchmen will launch this Fall as a group of men from the church who are organizedfor works of service in and around Nativity. In the coming weeks the League of Extraordinary Churchmen will be

gathering requests for such projects. The first organizational meeting of the League of Extraordinary Churchmen willtake place in mid-September. Direct your questions to Deacon Wayne at [email protected] .
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365 Days of Nativity Page 5

365 Days of Nativity A Daily Devotional BookletForYOU 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 meaningfu

scriptures, meditations, or any advice that you treasure.

Heres How:

1. Write it down.

2. Wed 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 [email protected] 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 orwould 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 ([email protected]) or call me at 480--451--6995.

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 have

eternal life.

John 3:16Author

Here is an examples for

your use.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

PRESIDING BISHOP TO VISIT NATIVITY

Nativity is excited to announce that the PresidingBishop of The Episcopal Church, +Katharine JeffertsSchori, will be visiting Nativity and celebrating andpreaching on Sunday, June 8, 2014. We are lookingforward to her visit!

LADIES WINE NIGHT

Nativity ladies wine night Sept 5 at 5pm ContactKathy Graf for more details, [email protected] or480 570-2276. We will meet at Amatage, located at20751 N Pima Rd #120, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.
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Nativity Scene Jr. Page 8Faith Formation - infant through fifth grade, By SHELLEY BYRNES, Director of Childrens and Family Ministries

Christian Formation is fully underway for the new year and the classrooms are full of curious and happy faces! Wehave some new leaders as well as new families and everyone is getting to know each other. Due to service changes andfeedback from leaders, parents and children, there are some changes to our program this year!

With the education hour defined on either end by a service, we want to use our time most efficiently. Therefore, wehave the children processing out after the choir from the 9:30 service. Watch for me with the cross and send your childrento Sunday School straight from the service!

SUNDAY SCHOOL SNACKS

We want the children to have a snack in the classrooms so avoid the delay of the students stopping by the hospitality tableon their way to Sunday School. So I'm asking parents to please pick a week and sign up to bring a healthy snack for thechildren's Sunday School by emailing [email protected]. The Snack calendar is:

I'm are asking Snack Parents to join the students in recessing after the choir from the9:30 service or meet us in the classrooms at approximately 10:20 (in case of a shortsermon) if you will be going to the 11:30 service. Snack Parents will then visit withthe students in the classroom during their snack. Since we have some Sunday School Teachers who are doing double dutyand sing in the choir, this gives our leaders time to disrobe and get to the classrooms! At that point, the Snack Parents mayleave the classrooms to attend one of the three Adult Formation Opportunities available.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

In the Primary classroom (formerly known as Godly Play) we're using a new curriculumwhich so far is quite the hit with both children and leaders. Spark! is a Bible-basedcurriculum that tells the stories of the Bible. Each child receives his or her own illustrated

Story Bible. During the year, we explore a number of stories together and then break into agegroups based on spiritual/cognitive development levels.

The Pre-K/K group will focus on large concepts like love, hope, forgiveness, andbelonging. They will learn that they are loved, and will begin to have some familiarity withBible stories.

The first and second graders are beginning readers and can follow along and beginreading Bible stories on their own. At this age, they begin to focus on characters andsituations, and try to find themselves in the stories, learning that like the characters in theBible, we can draw strength from our relationships with God.

Parents Coffee Clutch!

The Parents Coffee Clutch is coming together well. All parents, grandparents and

guardians are welcome! We meet in the Children's Gathering area just outside of theSunday School Classrooms. Please get your coffee and treats and join us there! Theschedule for September is:

9/1 - Transitions: How can we help our children through changes (Shelley Byrnes)9/8 - Technology and Kids (Susan Link)9/15 - Open Forum Problem Solving (once a month)9/22 - Homework Management (Tracy Creamer)9/29 - Balancing School and extra curricular activities (Ginny Myrick)

This is a wonderful parent's group run by and for parents. Please join us!Shelley Byrnes, Director of Childrens and Family Ministries

9/8 - Mike and Leeann Philipsen9/15 - Ginny Myrick9/22 - Tracy Creamer9/29 - Susan Link10/6 - Animal Blessing No

Sunday School10/13 - Open

10/20 - Open

10/27 - Open11/3 - All Saints Day Family

activities No Sunday School11/10 - Open11/17 - Open11/24 - Open

Parents
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Fa l l o f f e r i n g s f o r C h i l d r e n a n d Fa m i l y M i n i s t r i e s :Page 9

After School Community Education OpportunitiesI'm so excited to announce that our After School Community Education Program is kicking off in September! We are so

lucky to have various providers offering some exciting learning opportunities during the after school hours!

Teachers from our neighborhood school, Pinnacle Peak Elementary School, will be tutoring children throughout the wee

Desert Foothills Theater will be teaching four classes for elementary school ages on Thursdays

Arizona Sunrays will be having gymnastics classes for children from 18 months through 9 years on Tuesday afternoons

Leonardo's Studio will be offering Art classes for children 3rd - 6th grade ages on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Please go to our church website and look under the "learn" tab and scroll down to the "After School Programs" to find morfull descriptions of each class and contact and registration information!

Welcome to Leonardos StudioLet your Artistic Heart shine!!!!!

Come join other 3-6 grade serious artists for 7 or 10 classes to gain drawingskills and work in various medias. Class starts with a short drawing lessonand then continues with a major art project. Drawing lessons includeperspective, volumetric shapes, values and cartooning. Art projects explorewatercolor and acrylic painting, printmaking, weaving, paper sculpture andwire sculpture. Class size is limited to 15 students.

Ten art classes will be held Wednesday from 3:15-4:15. Class dates are asfollows: September 11, 18, 25, October 2,9,16,30, November 6,13, and 20.

The fee for ten sessions is $160.00 and includes all supplies.

Eight classes will be held on Tuesday from 3:30-4:30. Class dates are asfollows: October 1,8,15,29, November 5,12, and December 3 and 10. Thefee for 8 sessions is $130.00 and includes all supplies.

Art classes will be held at The Episcopal Church of the Nativity, 22405 N. Miller Road. Please email Mrs. Kohl [email protected] to register for class or if you have any other questions please call her at 480-329-3112.Mrs. Kohl has taught in the PVUSD district as an art specialist for 21 years. She was Arizona Art Teacher of the Year and hestudents win numerous art awards. The time she spends with your child will be memorable and exciting.

Come and join the fun with Mrs. Kohl!!!!

FALL BREAK MINI CAMP AT NATIVITY!

Scottsdale Schools Fall Break is just around the corner! Sign your

children up for the Church of the Nativity, Fall Break mini-camp

with Play-Well TEKnologies!!!

From 9:00 am - Noon on October 15-19, Play-Well TEKnologies will

be holding a pre-engineering camp for ages 5-8. Your child will build

cities, bridges, motorized cars and planes! With access to over

150,000 pieces of LEGO, students take on real-life engineering

challenges that explore concepts in physics, mechanical/structural

engineering and architecture! Cost for parishioners will be $119 for

the whole week. Non-parishioners will pay $157 for the week. Register online at www.play-well.org
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Confirmation: We had our first class on August 25th. It went very well and weare looking forward to this year. The next session will be September 29th at 5pin the Youth Room.

Jr. High (6th grade-9th grade): This month we are kicking off our series ofGodTalks. This will be an opportunity to relate Scripture to certain topics that affectthe students every day lives! This will be a great time for us to have fun andhave great group discussions about The Bible.

Sr. High (10th grade-12th grade): We will be continuing with our series Not AFan. This is a series that defines whether we are fans or followers of Jesus. It is a great discussion time

for us and a time for fellowship.

Attention Parents: Jr High youth group is finished at 7pm! Please make sure you are on time to pickthem up, as I am starting Sr. High youth group at that time. I do not want to start late for Sr. High youthgroup so please make sure you are prompt in picking up your children! Sr. High youth group will befinished at 8pm, so parents please make sure you are on time to pick up your students!

Julie Bogle, Director of Youth Ministries

Dodgeball Event:Lace up your shoes,grab your sweat

bands, and do your

stretches! Dodgeball

is coming!! Sunday

September 15th we

are heading to All

Saints to compete

against the other

Episcopal churches inDodgeball! It will be

a night of fun, food,

and fellowship! We

will be leaving

Nativity at 2:45pm.

Please be on time and bring $3 for pizza that will be provided.
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Page 10 NATYG UPDATES

YouthWorks! 2013-2014San Diego, California

Sunday June 21- Friday June 26, 2014

We are gearing up to start fundraising for our Mission Trip next summer. YouthWorks is an organization that createsmission trips for groups all over the country. NATYG will travel to San Diego and stay at the site YouthWorks hasselected to be their home for the summer. There will be other youth groups from all over the country there that weektoo. So, we will work with them at different service sites during the day, explore San Diego in the evening, worshiptogether at night, and close with NATYG before lights out each night. This is a time to serve outside of Arizona andgrow in our walk of faith together. This will be a great opportunity for us to meet other youth groups, serve others, andgrow within NATYG!

The cost per person is $289. There is a $60 deposit due by September 15th. This is to secure our place at the SanDiego site. A second $60 deposit will be due January 15, 2014. Scholarships are available, so dont let cost be afactor! The rest of the money will be raised throughout different activities during this year. Those students whoparticipate in the fundraisers will benefit from the money we collect. However, if students do not participate in thefundraisers they will not benefit from those funds.

If you have any other questions please let me know. I am very excited about this trip! It will be a great opportunity for NATYG.

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Julie Bogle,

Director of Youth Ministries
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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.

New Adult Formation Opportunities at Nativity!

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