THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
The Epiphany of Our Lord
January 6, 2018
Services are at 9am & 10am
THIS SUNDAY, THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD SERVICE AT 10AM
Be sure to join us for a special service this Sunday! We will welcome three very special guests that will have travelled a long way to be here, so let's greet them with our usual St. Nick's hospitality.
FROM THE RECTOR:
Would you like to help our church thrive this year and beyond? Yes? Then consider being on the Vestry. We don’t often issue a “Y’all come!” for the Vestry, but this year we find ourselves needing to replace four of our members, including the Clerk. I invite you to review the following responsibilities and then to prayerfully discern whether or not God might be calling you into this crucial ministry. Any interested persons should contact me (leighellenhall@gmail.com), or our Wardens, Paul Curran (paul.curran@bqenergy.com) and/or Greg Freeman (gregfreeman262@gmail.com).
-Mtr. Leigh
General Responsibilities for all Vestry Members
All vestry members should strive to the best of their abilities to:
• Have a love of God and demonstrate a commitment to following the way of Christ;
• Be active in and knowledgeable about the congregation, its programs
and governance;
• Be fair, interact well with people and strive to earn the respect of the
members of the congregation;
• Purposefully strive to “check one’s ego at the door;”
• Purposefully strive to be a servant of the people without the need to be
the “most important person” in the congregation or the need to be the
one with the right answers to everything;
• Have enthusiasm and vitality for this ministry.
All vestry members should be able to make the following time commitments:
• Vestry meetings, committee work;
• Vestry retreat(s);
• Weekly worship services (rotating occasionally if more than one);
• Congregational events: coffee hours, meals, fundraisers, adult education programs, etc.;
• Diocesan meetings, as necessary;
• Annual meeting.
All vestry members are responsible for:
• Offering talents to support the congregation’s ministry;
• Praying daily for the rector, leaders and members of the congregation;
• Pledging financial support early in the stewardship campaign;
• Being active ministers of the Gospel in daily life and work;
• Bringing one’s whole self to the table; being present – mind, body, and spirit;
• Risking openness with one’s ideas, beliefs and desires.
The Annual Meeting of the Parish & Potluck
Sunday, February 3, 2019
Our annual meeting and parish potluck will be on February 3, right after the 10am service. We’ll discuss lots of important parish housekeeping issues, including our 2019 budget, the capital campaign briefing, outreach goals, and other such matters important to our common life. A sign-up sheet will be available in the back of the church this Sunday for those who would like to bring a dish to share.
2019 BISHOPS VISITATION Bishop Dietsche will be here for his episcopal visitation on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Please mark your calendar now, as we will have Confirmations, Receptions, and Re-affirmations that day. If you believe you or your child needs to be confirmed, received, or re-affirmed, please email Mtr. Leigh. A calendar for Confirmation classes will be available in the New Year.
ST. NICK'S IS ON INSTAGRAM St. Nicholas now has an Instagram account. Find us and tag us @stnicholasnewhamburg We need some friends and followers!
STEWARDSHIP 2019' We are close to meeting our $140,000 goal for our stewardship campaign this year. Thank you to all who have submitted a pledge card, especially to our new pledgers. To date, we have 42 pledges totaling $133,318. If you haven't yet returned your card, please do so as soon as possible. Please note that we will not "roll over" your amount from last year unless you tell us to! Thank you for your support of our mission and ministry here at St. Nick's! - Mtr. Leigh
2019 PLEDGE ENVELOPES will be available in the Narthex this Sunday.
WHERE IS Ol' FLAT NICK?
#olflatnick has been enjoying some fun in the sun and delicious barbecue with Barb and Angelo Giaimo in Neptune Beach, FL.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. NICK'S
Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft during the first half of the 10am service. If you would like to receive our weekly email with children's news, please contact Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net
NURSERY AVAILABLE DURING 10AM SERVICE We are very excited to welcome our new nursery worker, Kim Steuber, to our church staff. Kim will be downstairs at 9:30a setting up our "pop up" nursery in the office/sacristy for nursery care during the 10am service.
COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! Thinking about hosting? The sign-up sheet is HERE, there are always slots available so please consider signing up. We like to keep it simple so Munchkins, cheese and crackers, or even some veggies will do.
FINANCE COMMITTEE Next meeting will be on January 8th at 7pm.
VESTRY Next meeting will be on January 9th at 7:30pm.
AA GROUP MEETINGS Are held in St. Nick's undercroft every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm.
ONLINE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.
PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have a concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mother Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com.
THE ROTA for FALL/WINTER is available HERE. Being a Sunday participant is a great way to be involved in the services at St. Nick's. If there is anyone that would like to sign up to get onto the ROTA for future services please contact Dana in the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 6TH
9 am
Reader - Jack Parry
Server - Polly Myhrum
10 am
First Reader - Eileen Doherty
Second Reader - Colin Cuite
Eucharistic Minister/Server - Maria Wainwright
Acolyte - Elizabeth Cuite
Altar Guild - Polly Myhrum
Alms Counters - Deb E. & Eileen D.
Sunday School - TBA
Coffee Hour -Jennifer Klein
The Epiphany of Our Lord
January 6, 2018
Services are at 9am & 10am
THIS SUNDAY, THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD SERVICE AT 10AM
Be sure to join us for a special service this Sunday! We will welcome three very special guests that will have travelled a long way to be here, so let's greet them with our usual St. Nick's hospitality.
FROM THE RECTOR:
Would you like to help our church thrive this year and beyond? Yes? Then consider being on the Vestry. We don’t often issue a “Y’all come!” for the Vestry, but this year we find ourselves needing to replace four of our members, including the Clerk. I invite you to review the following responsibilities and then to prayerfully discern whether or not God might be calling you into this crucial ministry. Any interested persons should contact me (leighellenhall@gmail.com), or our Wardens, Paul Curran (paul.curran@bqenergy.com) and/or Greg Freeman (gregfreeman262@gmail.com).
-Mtr. Leigh
General Responsibilities for all Vestry Members
All vestry members should strive to the best of their abilities to:
• Have a love of God and demonstrate a commitment to following the way of Christ;
• Be active in and knowledgeable about the congregation, its programs
and governance;
• Be fair, interact well with people and strive to earn the respect of the
members of the congregation;
• Purposefully strive to “check one’s ego at the door;”
• Purposefully strive to be a servant of the people without the need to be
the “most important person” in the congregation or the need to be the
one with the right answers to everything;
• Have enthusiasm and vitality for this ministry.
All vestry members should be able to make the following time commitments:
• Vestry meetings, committee work;
• Vestry retreat(s);
• Weekly worship services (rotating occasionally if more than one);
• Congregational events: coffee hours, meals, fundraisers, adult education programs, etc.;
• Diocesan meetings, as necessary;
• Annual meeting.
All vestry members are responsible for:
• Offering talents to support the congregation’s ministry;
• Praying daily for the rector, leaders and members of the congregation;
• Pledging financial support early in the stewardship campaign;
• Being active ministers of the Gospel in daily life and work;
• Bringing one’s whole self to the table; being present – mind, body, and spirit;
• Risking openness with one’s ideas, beliefs and desires.
The Annual Meeting of the Parish & Potluck
Sunday, February 3, 2019
Our annual meeting and parish potluck will be on February 3, right after the 10am service. We’ll discuss lots of important parish housekeeping issues, including our 2019 budget, the capital campaign briefing, outreach goals, and other such matters important to our common life. A sign-up sheet will be available in the back of the church this Sunday for those who would like to bring a dish to share.
2019 BISHOPS VISITATION Bishop Dietsche will be here for his episcopal visitation on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Please mark your calendar now, as we will have Confirmations, Receptions, and Re-affirmations that day. If you believe you or your child needs to be confirmed, received, or re-affirmed, please email Mtr. Leigh. A calendar for Confirmation classes will be available in the New Year.
ST. NICK'S IS ON INSTAGRAM St. Nicholas now has an Instagram account. Find us and tag us @stnicholasnewhamburg We need some friends and followers!
STEWARDSHIP 2019' We are close to meeting our $140,000 goal for our stewardship campaign this year. Thank you to all who have submitted a pledge card, especially to our new pledgers. To date, we have 42 pledges totaling $133,318. If you haven't yet returned your card, please do so as soon as possible. Please note that we will not "roll over" your amount from last year unless you tell us to! Thank you for your support of our mission and ministry here at St. Nick's! - Mtr. Leigh
2019 PLEDGE ENVELOPES will be available in the Narthex this Sunday.
WHERE IS Ol' FLAT NICK?
#olflatnick has been enjoying some fun in the sun and delicious barbecue with Barb and Angelo Giaimo in Neptune Beach, FL.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. NICK'S
Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft during the first half of the 10am service. If you would like to receive our weekly email with children's news, please contact Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net
NURSERY AVAILABLE DURING 10AM SERVICE We are very excited to welcome our new nursery worker, Kim Steuber, to our church staff. Kim will be downstairs at 9:30a setting up our "pop up" nursery in the office/sacristy for nursery care during the 10am service.
COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! Thinking about hosting? The sign-up sheet is HERE, there are always slots available so please consider signing up. We like to keep it simple so Munchkins, cheese and crackers, or even some veggies will do.
FINANCE COMMITTEE Next meeting will be on January 8th at 7pm.
VESTRY Next meeting will be on January 9th at 7:30pm.
AA GROUP MEETINGS Are held in St. Nick's undercroft every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm.
ONLINE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.
PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have a concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mother Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com.
THE ROTA for FALL/WINTER is available HERE. Being a Sunday participant is a great way to be involved in the services at St. Nick's. If there is anyone that would like to sign up to get onto the ROTA for future services please contact Dana in the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 6TH
9 am
Reader - Jack Parry
Server - Polly Myhrum
10 am
First Reader - Eileen Doherty
Second Reader - Colin Cuite
Eucharistic Minister/Server - Maria Wainwright
Acolyte - Elizabeth Cuite
Altar Guild - Polly Myhrum
Alms Counters - Deb E. & Eileen D.
Sunday School - TBA
Coffee Hour -Jennifer Klein