Prayer Group on Thursdays at 2 pm.

Nativity now has a prayer group. Every Thursday at 2 pm a group gathers at Nativity to pray for the church as well as other requests that are made during the gathering time. All are welcome to attend!

Here is our process. We have a volunteer scribe who writes down the requests at the beginning of the time. We spend a few minutes in silence and a volunteer reads the requests out loud as we pray. It’s very simple and it is not necessary to volunteer. If you cannot attend on Thursdays we ask that you think of us during that time and attend with us in spirit if not in the flesh.

Matthew 18:20. Jesus said, “When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action. And when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I’ll be there.” The Message.

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.

Mary Lou Johnstone

In Praise of Activism

About Dot Earth(nytimes.com)

By 2050 or so, the world population is expected to reach nine billion, essentially adding two Chinas to the number of people alive today. Those billions will be seeking food, water and other resources on a planet where, scientists say, humans are already shaping climate and the web of life. In Dot Earth,(New York Times) reporter Andrew C. Revkin examines efforts to balance human affairs with the planet’s limits. Supported in part by a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship, Mr. Revkin tracks relevant news from suburbia to Siberia, and conducts an interactive exploration of trends and ideas with readers and experts.

Here is a link to his latest posting;

In Praise of Activism

Faith groups fight for health insurance reform

Faith groups, including the Episcopal Church, are fighting back against those who would keep health care options in the hands of those who have given us the current system of being a country with the most money spent on health care and one that leaves out large numbers of those who cannot afford good health.

Click on the link to read the full article, which appears at episcopalcafe.com

Picnic !!!!

We had a lovely picnic on Wednesday. The weather was just perfect, and lots of people came. We were in a perfect spot - on the side by the playground so the children kept busy. Hopefully we can do this more often! Diane did a lovely service for us, and we shared communion.

A of couple people asked me for the recipe of the Asian salad I brought. The list of ingredients is longish, but the directions are easy. I doubled it for the picnic. To give credit where it's due, the recipe comes from Guy Fieri of the Food Network.

Ingredients

• 1 package soba noodles
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced or julienned
• 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced or julienned
• 5 green onions, bottom 4 inches, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced napa cabbage
• 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced or julienned
• 1/2 cup julienned bok choy
• 1 cup bean sprouts, optional
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
• 4 tablespoons unsalted peanuts, for garnish

Directions

In a medium stock pot, boil water, add salt and cook noodles. When finished, place noodles in an ice water bath to cool. Drain and set aside.

In a medium bowl combine, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, hot chili oil, hoisin and extra-virgin olive oil. Mix thoroughly and then combine prepared vegetables and noodles.

Garnish with sesame seeds and peanuts.

Suzy Bai

Martha Cormie

If you would like to send a card to Martha, the address is :

Martha Cormie

Woodward Hills Nursing Facility

39312 Woodward Avenue

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Direct line to Martha's room: 248-593-7583