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Worship

Nativity comes together weekly to worship God in services designed to meet the diverse needs of members and seekers. We hear God's Word in Scripture and sermon, touch God's face in prayer and Communion, and are open to His gifts of the Holy Spirit. Assisted by daily private devotions, Morning and Evening Prayer services, prayer meetings and vigils, we seek to worship God moment by moment, recognizing Him in all circumstances and offering ourselves for service to Him and to others.

Our 5PM Saturday service is a gentle, contemporary service with keyboard, hymns and songs of praise, held in our Nave worship center.

Our 7:45 AM Sunday service is a quiet, traditional service with organ and hymns held in our NAve worship center.

Our 9:30 AM Sunday service is a renewal praise service with hymns, songs of praise, choirs, praise bands and occasional drama, dance and video.

Assisting at our worship services:

ACOLYTES - Adults and youth (ages 8 and above) who perform various duties at the altar to assist during worship services. The Guild has created an excellent Acolyte Handbook, a copy of which may be obtained by calling the church office.

ALTAR GUILD - Adults and youth (ages 12 and above) who prepare and maintain the altar area and its furnishings for the Eucharist and other services.

FLOWER GUILD - Prepares the flowers for Sunday worship and other special services and, as needed, delivers the flowers to shut-ins after the final service.

GREETERS - Greet visitors and focus on their needs, helping our guests get connected with others as they wish and need.

LEVITES - Adults and youth who set up and take down the parish hall furnishings for worship on Sunday mornings.

MUSIC MINISTRY - Welcomes singers, musicians, and worship teams to help enhance our worship services. Learn more about our Music Ministry.

NURSERY - Adults and youth, including a paid, trained adult caregiver, who provide a clean, safe and well-staffed environment where parents may confidently leave their infants and toddlers during worship services.

LAY READERS & LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - Assist at Communion, read lessons, lead prayers, and officiate at some services in the absence of clergy.

SACRED DANCE - Open to men, women, teens and children, this ensemble presents sacred dances which enhance and beautify the worship experience.

SOUND & LIGHTING TEAM - This team of adults and teens maintains and operates the sound and lighting equipment used for worship services and other events.

USHERS - Ushers welcome, seat, and count worshippers, collect the offering, and maintain comfort levels in the Nave or Parish Hall throughout the services.

WORSHIP SERVICES (see a complete listing of our Worship Services).