February 2010
VALENTINE DINNER/DANCE, Feb. 13 at 7pm
Bring your favorite person to the St. Nick’s Valentine Dinner presented by the Men of St. Nick’s. This special evening will include an elegant dinner, served at your table, and a fun night of dancing.
Tickets are $10.00 a couple. Email Jeff Brannen for more information atjbrannen@canterburylaw.com or call the Church Office.
RENEWAL OF WEDDING VOWS, Feb. 14
At the 8:30 and 11a.m. services on Feb. 14 there will be a Renewal Of Wedding Vows for all married couples. Married couples are invited to gather together, in the midst of Communion, to recommit their vows to their spouse. Unmarried adults, teens and kids will be asked to pray for the couples as they renew their vows on Valentine's Day!
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKES, FEBRUARY 16 at 6-8pm
Join us for St. Nick’s Pancake Supper. Sponsored by St. Nick’s Men and the Youth Group. In Jacoby Parish Hall. Invite friends and family. It is a fundraiser for the Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group's summer mission trips.
ASH WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17 at 12 noon and 7pm
Ash Wednesday – the beginning of the penitential season of Lent. The Lenten season lasts forty days (not including Sundays) and is a reminder of Moses’ forty days in the wilderness and Jesus’ forty days in the wilderness after his Baptism. The use of ashes as a symbol of repentance goes back to the Old Testament. In those days, persons seeking repentance would dress in sackcloth, cover their heads and shoulders with ashes, and make confession before God. The use of ashes has been a common experience in Christianity since the third century when the Church adopted the Lenten season as a preparation for the celebration of Easter. The use of ashes is a token or symbolic reminder that all of us – no matter who we are – come from the earth and one day shall return to dust and ash. For centuries, Christians have used the Lenten season as a time for reflection, prayer and often fasting.
Fr. MARK IN PERU
James Sutherland and Fr. Mark leave on Saturday, Feb 20 for a mission trip to the Anglican Diocese in Peru to work with the kids in the orphanage. They join 18 others from Christ Church in Plano. They will return on Sunday Feb. 28 in the early afternoon.
We welcome The Rev. Anita Slovak in Fr. Mark’s absence as preacher and celebrant.
Winter Jam2010
WHAT: Concert at AA Center w/ Third Day, Newsboys, Fireflight, Tenth Avenue North, Revive, & more COST: $10 (at door—no advance tickets) WHO: Uh, everyone! WHEN: Friday, February 26th, doors open at 6 pm (first come, first-served)
THE PARENT ADVENTURE:
PREPARING YOUR CHILDREN FOR A LIFETIME WITH GOD, begins March 21
The Parent Adventure teach moms and dads how to prepare their kids for a lifetime with God. The parental attitude of “letting go” must begin intentionally at birth, keeping in mind that each child’s life is more about knowing God than anything else. Knowing that God has a
lifelong plan for each family member, parents and kids will grow closer to each other just as sure as they will grow closer to God.
Kathy Stroud is leading this class on Sunday mornings at 10am in Jacoby Parish Hall
beginning March 21!
The Sunday morning sessions are discussion based with questions to prompt conversation and a DVD presentation that prompts further discussion. Whether your kids are toddlers or in high school, you will find this class helpful.