We are a worshiping community where everyone matters, everyone is loved, and everyone belongs. Everyone!
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Dear Friends,
A friend of mine is a big fan of deceased author Rachel Held Evans. She shared with me, “I fell in love with church all over again, when I read 'Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church.' When Rachel says, ‘They reminded me that Christianity isn’t meant to simply be believed; it’s meant to be lived, shared, eaten, spoken, and enacted in the presence of other people. They reminded me that, try as I may, I can’t be a Christian on my own. I need a community. I need the church.’ I wanted to jump out of my seat and scream – Yes! Amen! Yes! Amen! Rachel put to words what I had been feeling about church, how I think it should be and how precious it is that we get to live life together.”
It is, indeed, “precious that we get to live life together.” I can’t think of anything better than sharing life with you all, my St. Nick’s family. It is holy and sacred to laugh, cry, rejoice, challenge, forgive, pray, sing, and praise together.
One of the great joys in our life together is celebrating Easter. Easter is our celebration of Christ's resurrection. The celebration of Easter and faith in Jesus' resurrection are at the heart of our Christian belief. We call Easter The Great Fifty Days and every Sunday is a celebration of Christ’s resurrection. We believe every Sunday is an Easter celebration – that is why we call ourselves Resurrection people.
Even though we are celebrating “mini-easters” each Sunday, before we know it Easter Sunday on April 9th will be here and we want to celebrate in a big way! We have a joyous morning planned for Easter and hope you make St. Nick's part of your Easter plans! There are LOTS of ways to help, so feel free to pick one or all of them:
DONATIONS: We will be collecting Easter eggs, candy, and Cascarones starting now through April 2nd. PRE-FILLED eggs with wrapped, non-chocolate candy would be appreciated. We also need non-chocolate, individually wrapped candy for the TWO piñatas! We have one piñata for 5th grade and younger and one for our youth 6th grade on up.
VOLUNTEERS: We will be decorating for Easter Saturday morning, April 8th, starting at 10am. We also need volunteers to hide eggs Easter morning before the 9:30 service. Let Dawn Robinson know you are coming to either or both! - dawnzer@gmail.com.
FLOWERS: Everyone will be invited to help flower the cross just before the start of the 9:30 service Easter morning. Feel free to bring flowers to add or share. In addition, this year we are starting a ministry called the St. Cecilia Fund. You can give financially to help purchase Easter flowers in thanksgiving, memory, or honor of someone you love. The funds will go towards flowers and to expand our music ministry.
BRUNCH POTLUCK: Please bring your most fantabulous brunch dish to share for after the 9:30 service.
I am so thankful we get to "live life together" as we continue this Lenten season of prayer and preparation for Easter.
God’s Peace, Love, and Blessings,
Beth+
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Sunday, March 12: The Third Sunday in Lent
Collect for the 3rd Sunday in Lent:
Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
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Women's Ministry Gathering
Saturday March 11th, 6pm
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Women's Ministry Gathering |
Saturday March 11th, 6pm
Limestone Grill off of Highway 46
Saturday April 1st, 10am
Hike and Picnic Lunch at Guadalupe River State Park
For more information or to RSVP contact Montana at 979-257-0079
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March 19th, after the 9:30am Worship
Join us for our ArtReach Event. All children and youth and those young at heart are invited to stay after church for a special Art Project inspired by the book Adam Names the Animals. Rev. Beth and her sister Mary (who wrote and illustrated the book) will be hosting a reading of the book and leading us in Salt Ornament Animal Painting Art Project. Paint one for yourself and one for people in an area assisted living facility.
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March 25th at 6:30pm
Join us for music, games, crafts, and free giveaways at Bulverde Community Park.
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March 26th! All middle school and high school youth are invited to stay after the 9:30am worship for pizza, games, and then travel for ice cream at Confetti and Cream. Bring $10.00 for your Ice Cream/Treats.
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Wednesday April 5th, 5:30pm
Special Dinner Church - Agape Meal Celebration
Thursday April 6th, 6:30pm
Maundy Thursday Worship
Friday April 7th, Noon
Good Friday Service
Friday April 7th, 4:30pm
Intergenerational and interactive Stations of the Cross Open House
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April 9
7am - Outdoor Sunrise Worship 9:30am - Indoor Worship
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Church and Diocesan Information |
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Donate for Easter to St. Nick's |
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Donate Easter Eggs and Candy! |
Easter Eggs and individually wrapped candy, Cascarones, and candy for piñatas for our Easter Celebration -Drop off in the sanctuary between now and April 2nd.
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Donate Time and Talent to St. Nick's |
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Donate Your Time and Talent! |
If you are interested in donating your time and talent to St. Nick's you can pick up a donation card from the Greeter table or sign up at this link.
You can also connect with Rev. Beth to join some of our new ministries - prayer shawl, congregational care, and youth ministry.
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Diocesan Youth Confirmation Retreat |
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The Bishop's Youth Commission (BYC) is organizing a Confirmation Retreat for diocesan youth, taking place April 21 - 23 at Mustang Island Conference Center. This retreat is for 7th grade through 12th grade youth who are interested in being confirmed. The retreat will introduce Confirmation topics such as Scripture, the Book of Common Prayer, Sacraments, History, Spirituality, and Jesus. There will also be beach time, fellowship, and fun with other diocesan youth.
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Thank You for a Great Workday! |
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Thank you to everyone who helped out at the workday this past Saturday! We were able to blow the leaves off the chapel, plant Agarita plants, begin organizing the garage, clean up the Dry Pantry, clean-up branches, prep supplies for kids events, filled holes, cleaned up trash and leaves, and thanks to our littlest - piled up a bunch of ball moss in the side yard. |
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2265 Bulverde Rd.
Bulverde, TX 78163
Phone: 214-213-0739
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