We are a worshiping community where everyone matters, everyone is loved, and everyone belongs. Everyone!
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Dear Friends,
The first few days of November I always take a walk down memory lane. All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day fall on the first and second of November and provide space with their prayers for remembrance, reflection, and thanks.
November 1st, All Saints' Day, is one of the seven feast days of the church year and a day where we recognize all the saints past and all the saints to come in our life. In the Episcopal Church, we not only recognized saints that have been canonized but also the everyday saints who have attempted to live their days with great faithfulness and hope in Jesus Christ. All Souls' Day falls on November 2nd and is a day set aside to remember all the faithful departed in our communities and in our lives.
This year, when walking down memory lane, I not only remembered and gave thanks for the loved ones I have lost, but I also gave thanks for the faithful mentors, ministers, and teachers in my life who have led me to know and embrace the love of Jesus. And these past few days, I am giving special thanks for the people of St. Nicholas.
On this day last year, we were blessed to come together with friends from our diocese, our Bishop, and members of our community to consecrate our space on Bulverde Road. When I look back on that night, I am filled with gratitude for the friendship of folks around our diocese and our friendship and life together. God has given us the beautiful task of building up his Kingdom through the ministry of St. Nick’s. Whenever we gather together to pray, worship, sing, eat, study, or simple laugh and share life together, we are becoming more and more blessed… more and more consecrated…
God has set us apart as holy and blessed to be a blessing to our Bulverde, Spring Branch, Timberwood Park, Boerne, and San Antonio neighbors. Thank you for being on this journey and saying yes to God. We have much work to do! But for today, I pray you can take a moment to remember your loved ones and give God great thanks for the blessing of being on this journey of faith together.
Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy. We ask this for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer, pg. 250)
God’s Peace, Love, and Blessings,
Beth+
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Join us for the November 5th Musik in the Park. We will gather at 6:30 to set-up, eat, and spend an evening together enjoying good food, friends, and music.
You can help us with our World Kindness Day Project of creating Kindness Rocks to share with others.
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Sunday, November 6: All Saints' Day
Collect for All Saints' Day:
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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Episcopal 101 Workshop
Saturday, November 5th
(and 12th)
9am-noon
Come and learn all about the Episcopal Church from 9am-12pm. If you want to be received, reaffirmed or confirmed in our Episcopal tradition, contact Rev. Beth.
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Musik in the Park
Saturday, November 5
We will gather at 6:00 to set-up, eat, and spend an evening together enjoying good food, friends, and music.
You can help us with our World Kindness Day Project of creating Kindness Rocks to share with others.
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Sunday Worship
Invite your friends, family, and neighbors! All are invited to worship with us.
8:30am - Outdoor Worship
9:30am - Indoor Worship
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Women's Ministry Meetings
Tuesday, November 8, 9:30am
or
Wednesday, November 9, 7pm
(After Dinner Church)
If you would like to learn more about the St. Nicholas Women's Ministry and ways you can get involved, please join us for either meeting.
Feel free to contact Katy by text (404-234-9195) or email (katyboortz@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
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Bible Study
Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm
We are continuing our walk through Matthew. Join us for our study and compline afterwards.
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Praying in Color
Wednesdays, 9:30am
This small group meets to study scripture together. If you are interested in a Lectio Divina study that combines art, conversation and study - this group is for you!
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Holy Hangout
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm
Children and Youth are invited to join Rev. Beth in the sanctuary before Dinner Church on Wednesdays. We will learn and create together as we learn about God, our Episcopal tradition, and all things holy. Join in for a Holy Hangout time with Rev. Beth!
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Dinner Church
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm
Come and join us for conversation, laughter, and lots of food! This week's theme is "fancy food" bring your favorite high tea culinary selections.
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Bible Journaling
Thursdays, 9:30am
Come and read the passages of the week and journal in your Bible. Color your thoughts as you discuss the scriptures and how to apply them to your life.
Contact Missy Denney for more info at 210-262-3664.
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Women's Bible Study
This week only! - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Contact Rev. Beth at here email - revbeth@stnickshillcountry.org for the zoom link to study this week's Gospel reading. All women are welcome to join in the study.
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Men's Lunch Group
Thursdays, 11:30am
Join in for a time of prayer and lunch at 11:30am at St. Nick's for the Men's Lunch Group. Grab lunch from a local eatery or bring your own brown bag, connect, and pray together with the Book of Common Prayer.
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St. Nicks Art and Social (SNAS) - November 13th! |
We want all ages to join us on Sunday November 13th for a special SNAS! We will be making new art for our walls for the Advent and Christmas season. We need 12 paintings and would like 30 people of all ages willing to paint an already created picture of Advent and Christmas symbols. We will be painting with acrylic paint and have smocks for children. |
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Friday Night Out
November 11th
We'll meet at St. Nicks at 6pm and walk to Vine for dinner, then head back to St. Nick's for an evening of creativity.
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Church Administration and Volunteer Information |
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Diocese of West Texas Newsletter |
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St. Nicholas is a Church Plant of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. We belong to a family of churches in southwest Texas. If you are interested in keeping up with news from the Diocese of West Texas you can sign up for their newsletter. |
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2265 Bulverde Rd.
Bulverde, TX 78163
Phone: 214-213-0739
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