We are a worshiping community where everyone matters, everyone is loved, and everyone belongs. Everyone!
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Dear Friends,
I am so excited for this new year of life together! This Sunday marks the return of our outdoor worship at 8:30am and the continuation of our indoor worship with livestream at 9:30am. We also have our first St. Nick’s Art and Socials (SNAS) event after our 9:30 worship.
SNAS is a time of intergenerational formation (that’s a mouthful!) where we will come together to learn, pray, create, and take photos and videos of our creations. And, of course, to start such a creative ministry we will begin with God’s call for us to create as we learn about the creation stories. We will create our own little worlds with play-doh, origami, and magna-tiles. Started dreaming now about what animal you would create if you were sitting next to God and being God’s helper. What new flower would you like to see burst forth with beauty and blooms? All ages are welcome to come and wonder, play, and grow in faith.
We have lots of offerings this year as we grow together –
Tuesdays – Bible Study at 7pm with Rev. Beth
Wednesdays - Praying in Color on Wednesdays at 9:30am, Holy Hangout for kids and teens at 4:30pm on Wednesday, Dinner Church on Wednesday at 5:30pm
Thursdays – Women’s Bible Study at 1:00pm via zoom
Sundays – Study of the Book Bittersweet by Susan Cain at 11:00am after our 9:30am worship
There are opportunities coming up for small groups for men, moms, and artists. In addition, look for workshops on baptism, confirmation, and communion. We also have tried and true events coming up like Musik in the Park, Pet Blessing, and Halloween Costume Blessing. Stay tuned for more information on those events and meetings.
We have been blessed with new opportunities to reach out into our community in new ways. If you are interested in migrant and immigration ministries, continued work with food pantries, and reaching out to local schools, please contact Rev. Beth to see how you can participate in these ministries.
I am excited for the year ahead of us! I am also aware of the realities of many of our lives – work challenges, the magic and hard work of juggling family schedules and interests, the ups and downs of dealing with illnesses and ongoing health issues, caregiving to family members and fur babies, and on and on the list could go with the challenges, changes, and chances of life in 2022. As we begin this year, I want to offer a collective prayer for all of us as a church family. It comes from our Book of Common Prayer pg. 832. It is a prayer of Self- Dedication.
Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to thee, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly thine, utterly dedicated unto thee; and then use us, we pray thee, as thou wilt, and always to thy glory and the welfare of thy people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
It is, of course, one of my favorite prayers - although I think I say that about every prayer I share! Anyway, I love the reminder to draw our hearts to God, to allow God to guide our minds, our imaginations, our wills so that we can be wholly dedicated to God. It is an energizing prayer that reminds me that in our doing and in our being, God will use us to show God’s love and we will, somehow, be a blessing...
What promise! What hope! What joy! May we all pray this prayer of dedication and a year from now be beautifully surprised by how God made a difference in our lives and in those around us!
God's Peace, Love, and Blessings,
Beth+
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We are hoping for a few items and some help over the next few months. If you are willing and able, here are some donation needs for St. Nick's...
1) Pet Blessing on October 8th - if you would like to come and help with this event please contact Nadine Winningham at 830-399-0299 or Rev. Beth at 214-213-0739. We also would love to have your cardboard rolls from your toilet paper and paper towels.
2) If you are a Dinner Church Participant, please feel free to bring any of the following - paper plates, bowls, plastic utensils, napkins, paper towels, cups, dish soap, sponges, water, favorite juice, sparkling water, soda, etc... Also, please remember that it takes a village so we want to rotate the clean-up crew for Dinner Church. We need help washing dishes, sweeping, and wiping down tables.
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Mark your calendars for Musik in the Park on September 17th. Ruben V will be performing and their will be food from Harmon's Barbeque, Stone Bros, and La Paleta.
Music starts at 7:00pm. You can come and join us at 6:00pm for set-up and bring your lovable pup!!! We will be handing out goodie bags for all the dog owners at Musik in the Park with an invite to our Pet Blessing.
We are looking forward to seeing you and your fur baby at Musik in the Park!
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You may have noticed the baskets on the table by the front door to St. Nick's. We keep those baskets there so you can bring your donations to Provisions Outreach.
You can donate food items to Provisions but they also accept personal care items...
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Shampoo and Conditioner
Personal Hygiene Products
Deodorant
Toilet Paper
Dish Soap
Laundry Detergent
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Sunday, September 11: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Collect for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost:
O God, because without you we are not able to please you mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, 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
Starts September 13
Join Rev. Beth for a Bible Study 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. Please bring your bible - if you need one, let Rev. Beth know.
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Praying in Color
Wednesdays, 9:30am
This small group meets on Wednesdays mornings 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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Holy Hangout
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm
Starts September 14
Children and Youth are invited to join Rev. Beth in the sanctuary from 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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Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm
Starts September 14 - Bring your favorite Italian Dish
Dinner Church 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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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 8th - 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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Bring your beloved pet (or a picture of them) to St. Nick's on October 8th for a fun day of friendship, blessing, crafting, playing, and laughing! |
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Come and join us on September 17th, October 15th, and November 5th for Bulverde's Musik in the Park events. St. Nick's offers free crafting, face painting and activities for the kids at Musik in the Park. It's a great way to meet our neighbors and spead a little St. Nick's love and joy. |
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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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Realm is our online directory and support for you as we grow as a church family. Realm will make it easy for our church family to connect with each other, keep up with what’s going on, and grow as a connected community of faith.
How to Participate:
- Contact Rev. Beth for an invite to Realm.
- Create your Login – after receiving an invite to join Realm, you will receive an email with a link and instructions about how to create your login. After you are logged in, take a few minutes to upload your own profile picture, update your personal information, choose your privacy settings, notifications settings, and more.
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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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2265 Bulverde Rd.
Bulverde, TX 78163
Phone: 214-213-0739
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