We are a worshiping community where everyone matters, everyone is loved, and everyone belongs. Everyone!
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Dear Friends,
Our Gospel reading for this Sunday is John 1:29-42. Jesus, after noticing two of John the Baptist's disciples following him, asks, "what are you looking for?" A question we can all relate to...
Some of us are in a constant state of looking for our keys, a cup of coffee, and more time. Some of us are in a space and place where we are looking for meaning, love, peace, comfort, or healing. Join us for church on Sunday and you will hear more about Jesus and his invitation to look... to come and see...
If you are in a space or place where you are looking for a deeper faith life, I want to invite you to take advantage of some of the offerings we have at St. Nicholas. We have ways to engage as individuals and corporately.
When you walk into our sanctuary, on the right hand side there is a prayer corner. We have a prayer wall where you can place your prayer requests and a couple of chairs where you can find a quiet moment to pray for your needs and the needs of the world. In the same corner, we have a bookcase with books you can borrow to learn about the Episcopal Church, Books of Common Prayer - our worship book, and books on prayer and spiritual disciplines.
We have plenty of opportunities to learn and grow in friendship and faith also. We have weekly bible studies and small groups, worship and dinner church. Beginning on February 2nd we will have a new learning opportunity in Financial Peace being offered here at St. Nick's. During the season of Lent we will have a midweek healing Eucharist on Thursdays at 11:00.
The invitation to "come and see" all the offerings at St. Nick's could go on and on. I feel compelled to add, that one thing to look for at St. Nick's, is simply the love of God found in one another. Every morning I wake up, I am on the look out for an experience of God. Without fail, I have an encounter whenever we are gathered. This past Sunday, during our baptism, I was profoundly moved by hearing a child make vows to follow Jesus as her Lord and Savior. I was encouraged and inspired by the many different people writing prayers and placing them in the candidate's faith box. Both these acts reminding me of our call to follow Jesus, be with one another on the journey, and expect God in Jesus Christ to show up whenever we are together.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday. I can't wait to hear about all the things you are looking for...
Yours in faith and hope,
Beth+
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Jeremy and I want to thank you so very much for your generous Christmas present. We were completely surprised and overcome with gratitude at your generosity! We haven't decided where to go to dinner yet, but we will be sure to give God great thanks for you all, our community of faith!
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Sunday, January 15: The Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Psalm 40:1-12; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42
Collect for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany:
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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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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Bible Study
Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm
We are continuing our walk through Matthew. We are on Chapter 7 and all are welcome to come and 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 and Mrs. Jena 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
Bring your favorite food from the 1960s and if you don't have any tried and true recipes you can find some here.
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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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Men's Lunch Small Group
Thursdays at noon
Bring your own brown bag lunch, or grab lunch at a local eatery and join in fellowship with other men from our St. Nick's community!
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Women's Bible Study
Thursdays, 1-2pm
Contact Rev. Beth for the zoom link to study this week's Gospel reading. All women are welcome to join in the study.
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Ministry Opportunities at St. Nick's |
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We love to gather and chat with one another after worship on Sundays. In an effort to organize our hospitality efforts, please sign-up with Catherine Brackett on Sunday to bring goodies over the next few months. We are also collecting donations for snacks on hand - cookies, juice boxes, water bottles, sodas, chips, and crackers. |
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Sign-up at this link to help us with Sunday Worship jobs. You can provide goodies for hospitality, be a greeter, reader, altar set-up and av team member. All ages are encouraged to participate in our ministries.
Here is a list of opportunities -
Hospitality - provides food and drinks.
Greeter and Offertory - Greets, helps with nametags, counts donations.
Readers and Chalice - 1st reader reads the scriptures, 2nd reader reads the prayers. If a child is signed up to read, the parent can help with communion or another adult can help.
Audio Team - helps with sound needs.
Video Team - helps with the video and online worship.
Altar Team - helps with set-up and clean-up of 9:30am worship.
January 29th and April 29th are special days. They are 5th Sundays which means they are children and youth led days. Please sign your children/youth up to help with any of the jobs listed above.
As always, you can reach out to Rev. Beth with questions at 214-213-0739 and sign-up here at Sign-up Zone
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Financial Peace University |
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Come and join Ruth McBride for Financial Peace University. Ruth is a Money Coach and is offering this nine week course. The participants will meet from 6:30 to 8:00pm on Thursdays at St. Nicholas. Please RSVP to Rev. Beth at 214-213-0739 |
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Two Upcoming events for the women of St. Nicks...
1) January 20th - Ladies Night out will be at The Branch off of 46 in Faithville Park. RSVP to Montana at 979-257-0079
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2) Galentine's Dinner on February 10th at St. Nick's. Come for a celebratory evening of friendship and fun beginning at 6pm.
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Shrove Tuesday & Ash Wednesday |
Two more upcoming events -
1) Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 21st - Our annual Pancake Supper and fun event before Lent. If you would like to help with the supper, decorating, and arranging talent for the night, contact Rev. Beth at 214-213-0739
2) Ash Wednesday Worship -February 22nd - Family Worship at 4:45pm People of all ages are welcome to join us on this day of observance for the beginning of the season of Lent. The imposition of ashes will be given at both services.
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2265 Bulverde Rd.
Bulverde, TX 78163
Phone: 214-213-0739
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