Nativity Lutheran Church

06/04/2026

Sun. Message - I/We Believe in Jesus Christ…The Wisdom and the Word of God Made Flesh
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06/02/2026

Part one of three of a sermon series on the Creeds Genesis 1:1-5; Matthew 6:30-34 In the beginning, God spoke light into the darkness, bringing order where there was chaos and hope where there was uncertainty. In Matthew, Jesus reminds us that the God who clothes the lilies and feeds creation is alr...

05/28/2026

Sunday 5/31 Message: I/We Believe...In the God of Light and Tomorrow | Part 1/3 sermon series on the Creeds.
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05/27/2026

Don Laven
June 4, 1937 — May 15, 2026

In the sure and certain hope made real to us in the resurrection of Jesus, we share with the Nativity community that our brother in Christ, Don Laven died Friday May 15, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. Don and Audrey had recently relocated to Missouri to be closer to family.

Graveside service with full military honors will be held, Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 South Southwood Road, Springfield, MO 65804.

For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39

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05/27/2026

On May 24th we celebrated Pentecost and the rite of confirmation for four of our youth. Charlotte Johnsen, Max Roehl, West Roehl, and Mara Winsor confirmed the baptismal promises once made over them, and affirmed their ongoing journey in faith by presenting beautiful statements of faith to the congregation. Be hopeful and proud church!
Listen to The Good News in the Garden Podcast to hear their faith statements.

05/27/2026

On Saturday, May 16, Nativity’s youth hosted a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for friends and family. Thank you to the youth, the parents who shopped for and donated food, and the church members who supported this event. Funds raised will help support next month’s trip to Camp Lutherock.
John Johnsen hosted a trivia contest. Only one point separated first and second place. The winning team included the Winsors, the Zudans, and Breanne Johnsen. Second place went to Abby Moore and Carole Rajan. Many thanks to those who put the night on and ate it up!

05/26/2026

Acts 2:1-21, 1 Cor. 12:3b-13, John 20:19-23 Listen to this message and celebrate the Spirit moving—calling, equipping, and sending God’s people of every age into lives of faith, courage, unity, and grace. Hear confirmation students Charlotte Johnsen, Max Roehl, West Roehl, and Mara Winsor affirm...

05/22/2026

Wear Red to Church!
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05/20/2026

Acts 1:6-14 & John 17:1-11 The disciples stood between promise and uncertainty. Jesus had ascended, and they did not yet know what would come next. So they gathered. They prayed. They waited together. In Acts 1:6–14, we are reminded that faith is not meant to be lived alone. When questions ari...

05/15/2026

Sunday Message: Seeking Guidance Together
To whom or what is God guiding us?
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Assemble your team and bring your appetite to Nativity for an evening of food, and fun(d)-raising for our youth’s trip to Camp Lutherock this summer.