We are a worshiping community where everyone matters, everyone is loved, and everyone belongs. Everyone!
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Dear Friends,
Every new school year, I pray some of my favorite prayers for children, schools, teachers, and parents. Author Lois Rock has a section in her book 1000 Prayers for Children on time at school. One of the prayers, on page 106 is appropriate for all of us.
A Prayer for New Things
Dear God,
Help us as we learn new things. If we learn quickly and easily, may we help others to understand. If we make mistakes, may we understand what went wrong. Help us never be afraid of new things, but to see them as an adventure. Amen.
What a wonderful prayer! Not just for children and youth at school but for all of us. Especially all of us at St. Nick's. Learning, trying new things and looking at life as an adventure are what church plants are all about. This year is no different.
This year we will be trying out new book and bible studies, new events for our children and youth, new intergenerational activities, and new ways of reaching out to our community, neighbors and world. You can find some of these events listed in this newsletter.
I hope you will come to church this Sunday to hear about the ways we as a community of faith will live into God's call of mutual love, hospitality, and worship. This Sunday is our back to school celebration with the blessing of the backpacks (really the kids and adults using them) and giving God thanks for one year in our space. Happy Anniversary to us!!!
May God, through the love of Jesus Christ teach us that life is a beautiful adventure. May we live this adventure with great faith and in confidence that we are learning and being formed to love God and one another with great joy.
God's Peace, Love, and Blessings,
Beth+
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Small Groups at St. Nick's |
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Are you excited about connecting with one another and our community? Do you have a heart for book or bible studies? Love dinner groups? Want a small group of people to work with on wellness or hiking? Want to work with a small group of people volunteering at a local food bank or organization?
Consider becoming a small group champion for this new year of life at St. Nicholas. Wondering where to begin or how to start? It's as simple as contacting Rev. Beth at 214-213-0739. Share your idea or ideas with her. Next steps are communicating your small group, connecting with people in order to remind them of time and place, and trusting that God is with us, growing us in friendship and faith. Small groups are a great way to connect with one another, connect with God, and learn something about the world around us.
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Sunday, August 28: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Collect for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost:
Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; 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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Sunday Worship
Invite your friends and family! All are invited to worship with us.
9:30am - Indoor Worship
Outdoor Worship at 8:30am returns on Sunday, September 11.
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Backpack Blessing &
1-Year Anniversary!
Sunday, August 28
9:30am
During worship, we will offer prayers for teachers, students, and parents for this new school year. All are invited to bring backpacks and workbags forward for a blessing.
After worship we will have hot dogs, games, yard games, and activities for kids of all ages, photo ops, and goodies from our favorite baker – Alyssa at Cake Llama!
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Wednesdays, 9:30am
Come pray in color with us! This is a time of prayer and contemplation through words and art on the page.
Contact Hillys Lewis for information on where to meet.
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New Exciting Ministries and Program Year Starts September 11th |
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Mark your calendars for our return to our regular schedule on September 11th with some beautiful additions to our new ministry year.
Sunday Worship and Formation
8:30am outdoor worship
9:30am worship and live stream
11:00am St. Nick's Art and Socials (SNAS) days - The 2nd Sunday of every month
11:00am Book Study - begins September 18th
Small Groups and Bible Studies
Tuesday - 7-8pm Bible Study @ St. Nick's
Wednesday - 9:30am Praying in Color
Wednesday - 4:30-5:30pm Holy Hangout Create and Learn with Rev. Beth for children and youth
Wednesday - 5:30pm Dinner Church
Thursday - 1:00pm Women's Bible Study via zoom
Special Events
September 17th - Musik in the Park
October 1st - Blessing of the Animals
October 15th - Musik in the Park
October 30th - Costume Blessing and Halloween Party
November 5th - Musik in the Park
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Hey Kids! Bring your backpacks and bookbags to church this Sunday for a special blessing. We will have lunch after with lots of fun activities for kids of all ages! |
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Beginning September 11th - Outdoor worship starts up again at 8:30am. You can also join us indoors at 9:30am or connect via live stream at 9:30 on Facebook or Youtube.
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Join Rev. Beth for a Bible Study from 7-8:15pm on Tuesday evenings at St. Nick's. We will be studying the Gospel of Matthew. After our time of study, we will end our time together with compline - a short evening prayer service. |
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This small group meets on Wednesdays at 9:30am to study scripture together. If you are interested in a Lectio Divina study that combines art, conversation and study - this group is for you. You can contact Hillys Lewis for more information on joining the group. |
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Children and Youth are invited to join Rev. Beth in the sanctuary from 4:30-5:30 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 begins on September 14th. This is a weekly gathering time of prayers, conversation, and food. It is a pot-luck style dinner where all are welcome to attend. If you are looking for a time to invite friends or neighbors to church - Dinner Church is the perfect activity. |
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Interested in studying the Bible with other women? Join us on zoom from 1-2pm on
Thursdays beginning September 15th. We study the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday. You can use your bible or enjoy the information on the screen. You can contact Rev. Beth for the link if you are interested in joining the class.
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Beginning September 18th through October 23rd, we will study the book Bittersweet by Susan Cain. We will look at the author's insights on longing and yearning as we also discuss how these themes resonate with our lives of faith. You can buy the book here or just show up to the class for a vibrant discussion on the stories from the book. You can contact Kathie Jinks or Rose Marie Jundzilo for more information. |
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Church Administration and Volunteer Information |
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Sign - up for Sunday Morning Ministries! |
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It's that time again! People of all ages are encouraged to sign-up for a Sunday Morning Ministry. You can read, help with Altar Team, AV/Tech team, greeting, hospitality, and counting the offertory. You can sign-up here and contact Rev. Beth with any questions regarding the ministries. Remember - children and youth are welcome to participate in these ministries as well. We want to live into call to be a vibrant intergenerational church!
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Diocesan Festival of Fellowship and Revival |
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Registration is open for "We Will Continue - And How!," a diocesan festival of fellowship and revival taking place September 16 and 17 at the San Marcos Convention Center. Join together with friends from all corners of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas for two days of Good News, worship, music, workshops, exhibits, and celebration, featuring the Rev. Becca Stevens of Thistle Farms as keynote speaker and guest preacher.
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2265 Bulverde Rd.
Bulverde, TX 78163
Phone: 214-213-0739
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