St. Nick News - April 13, 2023

We are a worshiping community where everyone matters, everyone is loved, and everyone belongs. Everyone!

Dear Friends,

Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The Lord is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!

In his book, Eight Habits of Love, the Rev. Ed Bacon has a chapter on the Habit of Community. He writes, "Community is not just a collection of individuals, it is a coming together of people who work constantly to cast aside their fearful selves and open their hearts to allow the beloved within to flow outward towards others, perpetuating the inflow and outflow of energy... " In our Christian tradition we call community the Body of Christ. A body of people who come together to recognize that Jesus, the beloved, is somehow moving in and through us to create a more loving and grace-filled life together. A life that is moved to share God's love with one another and the world.

The past few weeks, I have seen how beautiful the body of Christ is and how powerful communities are when they come together to work, worship, pray, and celebrate. Thank you for joining us over this past Holy Week. You are a blessing!

I hope you enjoy these pictures from Holy Week and the workdays leading up to it. I pray your Eastertide (the great 50 days of Easter) will be full of love and joy.

God’s Peace, Love, and Blessings,

Beth+

Easter Celebration

Thank You!

Thanks to everyone who came to our workdays and helped prepare our space for Holy Week and Easter. Special thanks to Dawn Robinson who had the great vision for the decorations for our space for Eastertide. Thank you to our musicians, readers, greeters, egg hiders, flower cutters, and goodie bag treat helpers too!!!

This Coming Week at St. Nick's

Sunday, March 26: The Second Sunday of Easter

Sunday Scriptures (click here to see the full Scripture texts): Acts 2:14a, 22-23, Psalm 16, 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 20:19-31

Collect for the 2nd Sunday of Easter:

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Musik in the Park

April 22nd at 6:30pm

Join us for music, games, crafts, and free giveaways at Bulverde Community Park.

Save the Date!

5th Sunday Funday!

April 30th! All children and youth are invited to participate in our 5th Sunday worship led my children and youth. Come to Holy Hangout on Wednesday to work on a sermon with Mrs. Jena and Rev. Beth. Come on the 30th to help with tech, read, greet, and bring the snacks for the day.

Baptism!!!

Sunday April 30th - Baptism

You are invited to write a note for Reilly and Coen our kiddos who are getting baptized on Sunday, April 30th. Our tradition is to give a faith box to our candidates so they can be encouraged all their days.

Share your favorite prayer, a note of encouragement, or favorite scripture with them. We will have a basket and cards out beginning this Sunday to write notes after worship.

Youth Group Day!

April 30th

Attention all Middle School and High Schoolers! Join us and help out at our children and youth led Sunday worship at 9:30 and stay for lunch and games after worship.

Art and Bloom Fundraiser!!!

Friday May 12th

Save this date for our Art Fundraiser and Silent Auction. We will gather together at 6:30pm for a beautiful celebration of our life together and to raise funds.

We are raising funds for our JOY Camp and for future events and improvements at St. Nick's. Some of our kiddos have expressed the desire to have a Play Ground and hope we can find playscapes and equipment that are accessible and inclusive for all children. They want to begin raising funds to help our church to be welcoming to all children - inside and out!

Come and bid on our many works of art, our silent auction items, and enjoy an evening of celebrating our life together with food, drinks, music, activities, and much laughter.

Church and Diocesan Information

Donate Time and Talent to St. Nick's

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.

Summer Camp at Camp Capers

Children and youth ages 8-18 are invited to Camp Capers for a joyous time including kayaking, team-building challenges, a high ropes course, crafts, Bible-based teachings, devotional times, and building life long friendships. If you are interested in learning more or signing up, you can find more information here on the diocesan website.

St. Nicholas Episcopal Church

2265 Bulverde Rd.

Bulverde, TX 78163

Phone: 214-213-0739