What you need and want out of a Faith community matters to us. As we prepare to set priorities for 2020 - 2021, we need to know what you need and want and how you plan to participate in the Life of the Church. Please take 20-30 minutes to fill out the anonymous survey before February 9th. You may also take it at church.
The Vestry will then take your feedback to help set priorities and goals for 2020-2011 during a retreat Feb. 14-15.
Sunday, February 2nd Preparation for Youth and Adults for Confirmation Worship Services 8 & 10:30 AM
Tuesday, February 4th Community Lunch at Rigo's
GriefShare - Weekly Grief Support Group 6:30 - 8 PM
Friday-Saturday, February 7-8th Diocesan Council in Waco 4 Delegates go to vote on issues of the wider church
Sunday, February 23rd Bishop Monterosso visits St. George's 10:30 AM Lunch to follow
Vestry Meeting with Bishop
Tuesday, February 25th Shrove Tuesday 5:30 PM
Wednesday, February 26th Ash Wednesday Services Noon & 6 PM
Wednesdays in March
Lenten Series and Potluck Meal 5:30 - 7 PM
GriefShare Support Group
A National Ministry for supporting those whom have lost a loved one. This was led in the Fall of 2019 by our team: David Kautz, Rev. Robin, Joy Edwards, and Byron Hambrick. We brought this ministry to St. George's to not only support our members but the wider community. This is the only grief group offered in Texas City currently. We give thanks for this strong team and the support they offered to 8 people.
Another 13-week class has just begun on Tuesday, January 28th from 6:30-8 p.m. and will go til mid April. For more information, contact David Kautz at 979-824-2484 or Pastor Robin at 832-922-7022. We give thanks for the new leadership team: David Kautz, Byron Hambrick, Beverly Ross, and Lynn Koepp.
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At our cooking class this past Saturday, we started off the new year with healthy eating. Eleanore was excited to teach the families who came about MyPlate and the It's Time Texas Community Challenge!
For more information about the It's Time Texas Community Challenge, check out their website here. It's not too late to register! (Jan. 6th - March 1st)
#SIGNSOFHOPE
Hope Rises through the Ashes - Whatever you might be going through, call on Jesus and He will guide you.
Post where you put your Hope Sign on Facebook with #SignsofHope or send us a picture at
Hope@stgeorgestc.org
Ongoing Events
Every Sunday Services at 8 & 10:30 AM
Every Tuesday Worship & Bible Study 9:45 AM
Every Wednesday Choir Practice 1:30 PM
Every Friday
Volunteer at the Food Bank 1-4 PM
Every 1st Tuesday
Lunch at Rigo's on 6th & 9th at 12:30 PM - All are welcome
Every 2nd Saturday
Crafting & Cooking Class for Kids & their Adults 12-2 PM
w/Chef Jimmy & St. George's Team
Prayer
Join us in Praying for One another and those whom ask for our prayers that we all may be well.
Collect for the Sick: Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve your sick servants, and give your power of healing to those who minister to their needs, that those (or N., or NN.) for whom our prayers are offered may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Health: Amy, Joann & Dale Butler, Dwayne, Derri & Kids, Rip & Ruthie, Eleanore & Herb, Mary Balderas, The Campos Family, Lenny & Carolyn Cianciotto, Tonya & Willie Creel, Joy & Gary Dates, Jim Deslatte, Joy Edwards & Jim, Gil Goodwill, Olive Krell, Margie Incalcaterra, Olive Krell, Bennie Mathews, Katherine Megress, Patti Miller, Wayne & Charlotte Moore, Mary Monroe, Denny & Jeannie Patterson, Hart Parris, Carol & Bob Radler, Nancy Rameriz, Terrilynn Rotramel, Kristy Stewart, Richard & Ruth White, Chris Smith, Sharon & Ernie Willingham, Kelly Wuthrich and family, Scott Harris, Joe & Carolann Mills, refugees, families and youth for healing and protection, that we be a light on the hill & for all those who have no one else to pray for them.
For Friends and Families: George "POP" Stevens, Gerald Gary, Arlene Lane - Chris’ Mother-in-Law, Ray Hertenberger, Baby Grant, Latissa, Amanda & Taylor, Daielle Stifter, Jo Stifter, Grandpa Kirk, Nancy Reynolds, Adam Stobick, and Gene Rowan.
(List will be updated each month, so please keep us informed. We would love to pray for you and your loved ones!)
Please send your prayer requests to us at hope@stgeorgestc.org. We are united in our prayers for one another.
Our Daily Bread
Strengthening Weak Knees
Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way. Isaiah 35:3
When I was a kid, I thought the song title “He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need,” written by Dottie Rambo in 1967, was “He Looked Beyond My Faults and Saw My Knees.” Employing the logic of a child, I wondered why God would look at knees. Was it because they were weak? I knew that weak-kneed meant “afraid.” I later discovered that Dottie had written the song about God’s unconditional love in response to her brother Eddie’s belief that he was unlovable because of the wrong things he’d done. Dottie assured him that God saw his weakness but loved him anyway.
God’s unconditional love is apparent throughout the many weak-kneed moments of the people of Israel and Judah. He sent prophets like Isaiah with messages for His wayward people. In Isaiah 35, the prophet shares the hope of God’s restoration. The encouragement that would come as a result of embracing hope would “strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way” (v. 3). Through the encouragement they received, God’s people would in turn be able to encourage others. This is why Isaiah instructs in verse 4, “Say to those with fearful hearts, ‘Be strong, do not fear.’ ”
Feeling weak-kneed? Talk to your heavenly Father. He strengthens weak knees through the truth of the Scriptures and the power of His presence. You’ll then be able to encourage others.
Hope in so many colors! You decide what you will donate. Limited supplies. Order Here or come by the Office Monday - Thursday from 9-1 PM.
Diocesan News/Updates
Volunteer at Diocesan Council in Waco
Calling all former and new volunteers to serve at the Diocesan Council in Waco Friday, February 07 - Saturday, February 08, 2020. Possible areas with which we need your help include: check-in, worship, workshops, exhibits, celebration events and business, of course. Please save the dates and encourage your friends to volunteer as well.