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Weekly Announcements, February 22

TODAY IS CAMP NEW HAPPENINGS SUNDAY We will have a special collection for Camp New Happenings, supported by our diocese for children of incarcerated parents. Many of these children would not have an opportunity to experience what so many of our children have done for years, the fun, love, caring and sharing of Jesus at summer camp. Please give generously, in the special envelopes provided in the pew card holders so we can help more each year to experience the love of Jesus. Make checks payable to St. Alban’s. Include your offering number on the envelope for credit on your contribution statement.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

A LENTEN STUDY focusing on the four Gospels and what each of them highlights begins this Wednesday and continues on the four Wednesdays in March. Join us for worship at 6:30 p.m., followed by the study.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held at 6:00 p.m. each Friday during Lent. Walk with Jesus down the road to Calvary on The Way of the Cross, a powerful devotional liturgy that follows Jesus through His passion and death. At each station a meditation, versicle and response, and prayer is read

LENTEN COIN FOLDERS are available in the narthex. Proceeds will be used to support the Madina Village School in Sierra Leone, which opened on September 16, 2013 for 270 students ages 4 through 10. In the process the village, and the surrounding area, has been mobilized to produce enough food to sustain themselves, and has been inspired to develop their own leadership and community efforts.

MITE BOXES are available in the narthex. Proceeds will be used to support the Against Malaria Foundation. Malaria is a major problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Over 1 million people, mostly children, die each year. Insecticide-treated bed nets prevent cases of and deaths from malaria and are relatively inexpensive, about $5 per net.

RIDE NEEDED If you could provide a ride to church for a lady who lives near Stellhorn and Lahmeyer roads, please contact Pastoral and Family Care Director Marion Frid at 482-7302.

FOOD BANK items needed are beef broth, chicken broth, muffin mix, cake mix, mustard, ketchup, bar soap, dish washing liquid.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are all Sundays in March.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 74.

A LENTEN RETREAT will be held on March 6 and 7 at Trinity Episcopal Church. Please see the poster on the bulletin board in the narthex for more information.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Matthew Banks, Kathy Bromley, Audrey Clark, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Elizabeth Donnelly, Matthew Fazzaro, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Cheryl Frid, Evelyn Jones, Nevada Jones, Jerry & Toni Leaman, Larry Link, Arthur Longecore, Alicia McLimans, Debbie Nolan, Anita Randolph, Chris Sanxter, Lisa Schanhals, Joann Schmidt, Cindy Spice, Rich Spice, Rick Spice, Rita Townsend, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Bob Wise Noah York Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Ty Sumner

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Weekly Announcements, February 15

WE WELCOME INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST this morning, through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, Nilani Gaunt.  We pray for God’s blessings upon her as she grows in the knowledge and wisdom of God.

ALTAR GUILD members are asked to help with the veiling of the crosses today following the second service.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING meet this Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

A SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER will be held from 5:00 – 6:30 this week.  Pancakes, sausage, fruit, and beverages will be served.  Proceeds from the free will offering will go to the Operating Fund.  Please sign the poster in the narthex so we will know how much food to purchase.  Join us and bring your friends!

LENT BEGINS THIS WEEK  The chief purpose of Lent is preparation for the celebrations of Easter, the greatest festival of the Christian Church.  Therefore the focus of the Lenten season is on the suffering and sacrifice of Christ for our sins.  The liturgical color of Lent is purple, the color of repentance and sorrow for sins.

ASH WEDNESDAY liturgies, with the imposition of ashes, will be held at Noon and at 7:00 p.m. this week.

MEN’S NIGHT OUT will be held at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday at Zianos Italian Eatery 702 East Dupont Road (next door to the Lucky Moose).

BIBLE STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP will be held at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday at the home of Jack Rademaker.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS  Beginning this week Stations of the Cross will be held at 6:00 p.m. each Friday.  Walk with Jesus down the road to Calvary on The Way of the Cross, a powerful devotional liturgy that follows Jesus through His passion and death.  At each station a meditation, versicle and response, and prayer is read

CAMP NEW HAPPENINGS SUNDAY  Next Sunday we will have a special collection for Camp New Happenings, supported by our diocese for children of incarcerated parents.  Many of these children would not have an opportunity to experience what so many of our children have done for years, the fun, love, caring and sharing of Jesus at summer camp.  Please give generously, in the special envelopes provided so we can help more each year to experience the love of Jesus.

A LENTEN STUDY focusing on the four Gospels and what each of them highlights will be held on the Wednesdays of February 25, and March 4, 11, 18 and 25.  Join us for worship at 6:30 p.m., followed by the study.

LENTEN COIN FOLDERS are available in the narthex.  Proceeds will be used to support the Madina Village School in Sierra Leone, which opened on September 16, 2013 for 270 students ages 4 through 10.  In the process the village, and the surrounding area, has been mobilized to produce enough food to sustain themselves, and has been inspired to develop their own leadership and community efforts.

MITE BOXES are available in the narthex.  Proceeds will be used to support the Against Malaria Foundation.  Malaria is a major problem in sub-Saharan Africa.  Over 1 million people — mostly children — die each year.  Insecticide-treated bed nets prevent cases of and deaths from malaria and are relatively inexpensive — about $5 per net.

FOOD BANK items needed are beef broth, chicken broth, muffin mix, cake mix, mustard, ketchup, bar soap, dish washing liquid.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are all Sundays in March.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 100.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Matthew Banks, Kathy Bromley, Audrey Clark, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Elizabeth Donnelly, Susie Foley, Cheryl Frid, Evelyn Jones, Nevada Jones, Jerry & Toni Leaman, Larry Link, Arthur Longecore, Alicia McLimans, Debbie Nolan, Gene Pettibone, Anita Randolph, Chris Sanxter, Lisa Schanhals, Joann Schmidt, Cindy Spice, Rich Spice, Rick Spice, Rita Townsend, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Bob Wise Noah York   Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Ty Sumner.

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Weekly Announcements, February 8

WE WELCOME Bishop Little today as our Celebrant and Preacher and pray for God’s blessing upon his proclamation of the Word and administering of the Sacraments.  He will also confirm Michael Irvine.  Please join us for a reception following the 10:15 service.

ENVELOPES FOR THE BISHOP’S DISCRETIONARY FUND are found in your bulletins today.  This fund is used to assist with emergency needs in and outside of our diocese.  Please make checks out to St. Alban’s.  If you are using cash, be sure to write your name or number on the envelope so you will receive credit on your contribution statement.

YOUTH GROUP meets tonight at 6:30 p.m.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

THE LUNCH BUNCH will dine at Grabill Inn, 13706 Fairview Drive, Grabill, this Tuesday at 12:30.  Please sign the sheet in the narthex if you plan to attend.

LADIES FELLOWSHIP AND STUDY meets at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday at the home of Marilyn McClure.

A VESTRY RETREAT will be held from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. this Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
ALTAR GUILD members are asked to help with the veiling of the crosses at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 15.

A SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER will be held from 5:00 – 6:30 on February 17.  Pancakes, sausage, fruit, and beverages will be served.  Proceeds from the free will offering will go to the Operating Fund.  Please sign the poster in the narthex so we will know how much food to purchase.  Join us and bring your friends!

ASH WEDNESDAY liturgies, with the imposition of ashes, will be held at Noon and at 7:00 p.m. on February 18.
MEN’S NIGHT OUT will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 19.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS  Beginning February 20 Stations of the Cross will be held at 6:00 p.m. each Friday.  Walk with Jesus down the road to Calvary on The Way of the Cross, a powerful devotional liturgy that follows Jesus through His passion and death.  At each station a meditation, versicle and response, and prayer is read

CAMP NEW HAPPENINGS SUNDAY  On February 22 we will have a special collection for Camp New Happenings, supported by our diocese for children of incarcerated parents.  Many of these children would not have an opportunity to experience what so many of our children have done for years, the fun, love, caring and sharing of Jesus at summer camp.  Please give generously, in the special envelopes provided so we can help more each year to experience the love of Jesus.

A LENTEN STUDY focusing on the four Gospels and what each of them highlights will be held on the Wednesdays of February 25, and March 4, 11, 18 and 25.  Join us for worship at 6:30 p.m., followed by the study.

PALMS Please bring in your palms from last year’s Palm Sunday to be burned for ashes for Ash Wednesday.  There is a basket in the narthex.

WE ARE UP TO THE CHALLENGE!  The Heart to Heart project has challenged us to collect 100 hats, scarves, socks, and pairs of gloves or mittens to be distributed to local groups who need them.  These items may be handmade or purchased.  We can use all sizes—adult to infant.  Place them in the collection box (made by the Sunday school students) in the narthex.  Help us keep Fort Wayne warm!  Donations accepted through next Sunday.  The first week we received 84 items.

FORWARD DAY BY DAY devotional booklets for February through April are available in the narthex.  Please take one for your personal or family devotions and another to give to a friend.

FOOD BANK items needed are beef broth, chicken broth, muffin mix, cake mix, mustard, ketchup, bar soap, dish washing liquid.

ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2015 are posted in the narthex.  There are many open dates.

ATTENDANCE on January 25 was 69.  Services were cancelled last Sunday because of the snow storm.

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Weekly Announcements, February 1

ENDOWMENT ANNUAL MEETING will be held tomorrow at 6:00 p.m.

PRAYER NIGHT will be held at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday. We will discuss our prayer lives, offer prayers for the Church, and discuss important Christian topics for the month.

BISHOP LITTLE will be with us next Sunday. Please plan to worship with us and join us for fellowship after the 10:15 service. A signup sheet for finger foods is posted in the narthex.

THE LUNCH BUNCH will dine at Grabill Inn, 13706 Fairview Drive, Grabill, on Tuesday, February 10 at 12:30. Please sign the sheet in the narthex if you plan to attend.

LADIES FELLOWSHIP AND STUDY meets at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, at the home of Marilyn McClure.

A VESTRY RETREAT will be held from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13 and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14.

A SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER will be held from 5:00 – 6:30 on February 17. Pancakes, sausage, fruit, and beverages will be served. Proceeds from the free will offering will go to the Operating Fund. Please sign the poster in the narthex so we will know how much food to purchase. Join us and bring your friends!

ASH WEDNESDAY liturgies, with the imposition of ashes, will be held at Noon and at 7:00 p.m. on February 18.

A LENTEN STUDY focusing on the four Gospels and what each of them highlights will be held on the Wednesdays of February 25, and March 4, 11, 18 and 25. Join us for worship at 6:30 p.m., followed by the study.

PALMS Please bring in your palms from last year’s Palm Sunday to be burned for ashes for Ash Wednesday. There is a basket in the narthex in which you may leave your palms.

HEART TO HEART PROJECT Help us collect 100 hats, scarves, socks, and pairs of gloves or mittens to be distributed to local groups who need them. These items may be handmade or purchased. We can use all sizes—adult to infant. Place them in the collection box (made by the Sunday school students) in the narthex. Help us keep Fort Wayne warm! Donations accepted through Sunday, February 15. Thanks!

FORWARD DAY BY DAY devotional booklets for February through April are available in the narthex. Please take one for your personal or family devotions and another to give to a friend.

FOOD BANK items needed are beef broth, chicken broth, muffin mix, cake mix, mustard, ketchup, bar soap, dish washing liquid.

ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2015 are posted in the narthex. There are many open dates.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 69.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Matthew Banks, Kathy Bromley, Audrey Clark, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Cheryl Frid, Evelyn Jones, Nevada Jones, Jerry & Toni Leaman, Larry Link, Arthur Longecore, Alicia McLimans, Debbie Nolan, Gene Pettibone, Anita Randolph, Chris Sanxter, Lisa Schanhals, Joann Schmidt, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Andrew Stath, Rita Townsend, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Bob Wise Noah York Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Ty Sumner

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Weekly Announcements, January 25

PLEASE JOIN US for brunch and our Annual Meeting today.

YOUTH GROUP meets tonight at 6:30.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY Hundreds of congregations nationwide will transform Super Bowl Sunday into Souper Bowl Sunday – a unique interdenominational endeavor to glorify God and care for “the least of these brothers and sisters of mine.” Matthew 25:40. Please make a special effort to bring a can or two of soup to church next Sunday for this Souper collection.

PRAYER NIGHT will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5. We will discuss our prayer lives, offer prayers for the Church, and discuss important Christian topics for the month.

BISHOP LITTLE will be with us on Sunday, February 8. Please plan to worship with us that day. Join us for fellowship after the 10:15 service. A signup sheet for finger foods is posted in the narthex.

THE LUNCH BUNCH will dine Grabill Inn, 13706 Fairview Drive, Grabill, on Tuesday, February 10 at 12:30. Please sign the sheet in the narthex if you plan to attend.

HEART TO HEART PROJECT Help us collect 100 hats, scarves, socks, and pairs of gloves or mittens to be distributed to local groups who need them. These items may be handmade or purchased. We can use all sizes—adult to infant. Place them in the collection box (made by the Sunday school students) in the narthex. Help us keep Fort Wayne warm! Donations accepted through Sunday, February 15. Thanks!

FORWARD DAY BY DAY devotional booklets for February through April are available in the narthex. Please take one for your personal or family devotions and another to give to a friend.

ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2015 are posted in the narthex. There are many open dates.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 84.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Matthew Banks, Kathy Bromley, Audrey Clark, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Cheryl Frid, Nevada Jones, Jerry & Toni Leaman, Larry Link, Arthur Longecore, Alicia McLimans, Debbie Nolan, Gene Pettibone, Chris Sanxter, Lisa Schanhals, Joann Schmidt, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Andrew Stath, Rita Townsend, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Bob Wise Noah York Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Ty Sumner.

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Weekly Announcements, January 18

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING meet this Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

VESTRY meets this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is this Thursday.

NEXT SUNDAY there will be ONE SERVICE AT 9:00 a.m. followed by the Annual Meeting. A brunch will be held following service. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex so we know how many people will attend.

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY Hundreds of congregations nationwide will transform Super Bowl Sunday into Souper Bowl Sunday – a unique interdenominational endeavor to glorify God and care for “the least of these brothers and sisters of mine.” Matthew 25:40. Please make a special effort to bring a can or two of soup to church on February 1 for this Souper collection.

PRAYER NIGHT will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5. We will discuss our prayer lives, offer prayers for the Church, and discuss important Christian topics for the month.

BISHOP LITTLE will be with us on Sunday, February 8. Please plan to worship with us that day.

FORWARD DAY BY DAY devotional booklets for February through April are available in the narthex. Please take one for your personal or family devotions and another to give to a friend.

ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2015 are posted in the narthex. Envelopes are found beneath the charts. Please include on the information you would like listed in the bulletin. Make your check payable to St. Alban’s. Cost of flowers is $33.00. Cost of sanctuary candles is $3.00. There are many open dates.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 87.

OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY, tempered with the sure hope of the resurrection, is extended t Marilyn Rafter upon the recent death of her mother. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Matthew Banks, Kathy Bromley, Audrey Clark, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Tom Fetter, Susie Foley, Cheryl Frid, Jerry & Toni Leaman, Larry Link, Arthur Longecore, Alicia McLimans, Debbie Nolan, Derek Palmer, Gene Pettibone, Chris Sanxter, Lisa Schanhals, Joann Schmidt, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Andrew Stath, Rita Townsend, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Bob Wise Noah York Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Ty Sumner.

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Weekly Announcements, January 11

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

THE LUNCH BUNCH will meet at Noon this Tuesday at Agave’s Mexican Grill, 212 East Washington Center Road, followed by dessert at the home of Marilyn McClure. At that time, tentative plans will be made for the remainder of the year. Please sign the poster in the narthex if you plan to attend. If you need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 449-9682.

FINANCE AND PROPERTY commissions meet this Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

MEN’S NIGHT OUT is scheduled for this Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

BIBLE STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP will be held this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Jack Rademaker.

LADIES, sign up for the Ladies Night Out this Friday, January 16, at 6:00 p.m. at Casa Grille, located at 6340 Stellhorn Road. This is our chance to relax over dinner and get to know each other a little better.

ONE SERVICE AT 9:00 a.m. on JANUARY 25, followed by the Annual Meeting.

A BRUNCH will be held following the 9:00 a.m. service on Sunday, January 25. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex so we know how many people will attend.

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS Kroger will begin a new program this month. Once St. Alban’s is enrolled in the new Community Rewards program, members will be able to go online and enroll their individual Kroger Plus cards to the organization’s account. Each time an enrolled member shops using a Kroger Plus card, St. Alban’s will receive credit. It will no longer be necessary to purchase and reload gift cards.

ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2015 are posted in the narthex. Envelopes are found beneath the charts. Please include on the information you would like listed in the bulletin. Make your check payable to St. Alban’s. Cost of flowers is $33.00. Cost of sanctuary candles is $3.00.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 85.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Matthew Banks, Kathy Bromley, Audrey Clark, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Tom Fetter, Susie Foley, Cheryl Frid, Jeanne Hahn, Jerry & Toni Leaman, Larry Link, Arthur Longecore, Alicia McLimans, Derek Palmer, Gene Pettibone, Chris Sanxter, Lisa Schanhals, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Andrew Stath, Rita Townsend, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Bob Wise Noah York Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Ty Sumner.

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Weekly Announcements, December 28

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

ANNUAL REPORTS are due in the church office on Tuesday, January 6.  Early submissions are always appreciated.

AN EPIPHANY SERVICE will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6.  Following the service we will take down the greens and enjoy a chili supper.  Please sign the sheet on the bulletin board if you plan to attend, so we can be sure to provide enough food.

WORSHIP COMMISSION meets at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP meets at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, at the home of Marilyn McClure.

OUTREACH COMMISSION meets at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 9.

THE LUNCH BUNCH will begin 2015 with lunch at Noon on Tuesday, January 13, at Agave’s Mexican Grill, 212 East Washington Center Road, followed by dessert at the home of Marilyn McClure.  At that time, tentative plans will be made for the remainder of the year.  Please sign the poster in the narthex if you plan to attend.  If you need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 449-9682.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW  One service at 9:00 a.m. on January 25, followed by the Annual Meeting.

ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2015 are posted in the narthex.  Envelopes are found beneath the charts.  Please include on the the information you would like listed in the bulletin  Make your check payable to St. Alban’s.  Cost of flowers is $33.00.  Cost of sanctuary candles is $3.00.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 82.

OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to Chris Renner on the recent death of his father.  The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.  Psalm 29:11 NIV

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Matthew Banks, Kathy Bromley, Dick & Bonnie Camp, Audrey Clark, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Martin Donnelly, Tom Fetter, Susie Foley, Denise Frede, Cheryl Frid, Jeanne Hahn, Barb Jackson, Jerry & Toni Leaman, Larry Link, Arthur Longecore, Alicia McLimans, Audrey McLimans, Stan Mefford, Lydia Miller, Derek Palmer, Mary Ann Renner, Sandy Ritchie, Chris Sanxter, Lisa Schanhals, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Andrew Stath, Rita Townsend, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Jim Trueblood, John Williams, Bob Wise Noah York   Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Ty Sumner.

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Weekly Announcements, December 21

HANGING OF THE GREENS Join us after the 10:15 service today as we work together to prepare for the joyous Christmas season.

CHRISTMAS EVE 4:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist and Pageant.  At this service our children will share with us the good tidings of great joy, the news of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

CHRISTMAS EVE 11:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist. On this solemn night in the life of the Church we gather together for a service of worship, adoration and wonder at the great love of God in sending his Son into the world to be our Savior.  Incense will be used at this service.

CHRISTMAS DAY – 9:00 a.m.  Worship with us on Christmas Day the Babe who would exchange the wood of the manger for the wood of the cross, on which He gave his life that we might have eternal life.

THE FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS will be held at 10:15 on December 28.  The fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus are told in nine short Bible readings from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir music.

ANNUAL REPORTS are due in the church office on Tuesday, January 6.  Early submissions are always appreciated.

ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2015 are posted in the narthex.  Special envelopes are found beneath the charts.  Please include on the chart in the narthex the information you would like listed in the bulletin  More than one family may sign for the same Sunday.  Make your check payable to St. Alban’s and place it in the offering plate.  Cost of flowers is $33.00.  Cost of sanctuary candles is $3.00.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 93.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Kathy Bromley, Dick & Bonnie Camp, Audrey Clark, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Martin Donnelly, Tom Fetter, Susie Foley, Denise Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Barb Jackson, Jerry & Toni Leaman, Larry Link, Arthur Longecore, Alicia McLimans, Audrey McLimans, Stan Mefford, Lydia Miller, Derek Palmer, John Renner, Mary Ann Renner, Sandy Ritchie, Chris Sanxter, Lisa Schanhals, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Andrew Stath, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Jim Trueblood, John Williams, Noah York   Military: Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner.

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Weekly Announcements, December 7

YOUTH GROUP meets tonight at 6:00 p.m.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT REHEARSALS will be held immediately following the 10:15 service today and next Sunday, and at 9:15 a.m. on December 21. The pageant will be part of the 4 p.m. worship service on Christmas Eve. Please speak with Janine Steinbrunner (338-2660) if you have any questions.

THE SAINT NICHOLAS PARTY will be held at 12:30 p.m. today. Lunch will be provided. Children will decorate cookies and Father Layden will explain the Jesse Tree. There will also be a special guest stopping by for a visit.

WITH CHRIST THROUGH GRIEF is the topic that will be presented at 4:00 p.m. today by Deacon Roberta Ring, from Grace Episcopal Church. This event is free and open to the public.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP meets at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday at the home of Marilyn McClure.

ALTAR GUILD members meet for cleaning at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday, and decorate for Christmas on Sunday, December 21.

THE ANNUAL YOUTH CHRISTMAS PLAY is next Sunday at 6:00 p.m. We bring back some of our favorite characters from last year. The Cricket County Christmas Carol will be inspirational and, of course, hilarious. Join us for a dinner of breakfast items and a lot of fun. Tickets will be sold after the 8:00 services and before and after the 10:15 services today and next week. Prices are $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for ages 3-10, with 2 and under free. If you have any questions or would like to help in anyway please contact Janine Steinbrunner (338-2660) or Cindy Spice (348-7061).

MEN’S NIGHT OUT will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 18.

HANGING OF THE GREENS Join us after the 10:15 service on December 21as we work together to prepare for the joyous Christmas season.

THE GIVING TREE All gifts, food and hygiene items are due today. If you took a tag and did not bring in the item, please speak with Bonnie Camp this morning.

THANKS to all who helped make the Advent Quiet Day a success – those who attended and those who assisted with the program. Special thanks to the Daughters of the King for preparing and serving the coffee hour and lunch.

CHRISTMAS TREES once again adorn St. Alban’s front doors. The Food Bank will provide Christmas meals for six of our client families. Please pick a tag and bring the item and the tag to church by next Sunday. Please treat the tags gently so they can be used again next year. Refrigerated items go in the refrigerator in the boiler room and frozen items go in the chest freezer in the Food Bank. Thank you for giving these families a joyous Christmas.

ENVELOPES FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS & DECORATIONS are in the pew card holders today and next Sunday. You may use this means to express your thanksgiving to God for the many blessings that He has given you. Please remember to indicate on the envelope if the contribution is in “memory of” or “thanksgiving for.” To have information listed in the Christmas bulletins, envelopes must be in the office by next Sunday.

DURING ADVENT we use evergreen arrangements on the altar in place of flowers. However, you may still sign the flower calendar for memorials and thanksgiving. Names will be printed in the bulletin, and the money contributed will be used to purchase the greenery. Open date is December 14.

OPEN DATE for Sanctuary Candles this year is December 28.

ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2015 are posted in the narthex. Special envelopes are found beneath the charts.

Please include on the chart in the narthex the information you would like listed in the bulletin More than one family may sign for the same Sunday. Make your check payable to St. Alban’s and place it in the offering plate. Cost of flowers is $33.00. Cost of sanctuary candles is $3.00.

UPDATED CHURCH DIRECTORIES were sent electronically to all members for whom we have e-mail addresses. Those may be kept on your computer for quick access. A few hard copies are available on the table in the narthex.

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS may be shared with the family of St. Alban’s by placing your card on the bulletin board in the narthex.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 95.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Kathy Bromley, Dick & Bonnie Camp, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Denise Frede, Micaela Fulk, Jeanne Hahn,  Helen Holmes, Barb Jackson, Jerry & Toni Leaman, Larry Link, Arthur Longecore, Alicia McLimans, Audrey McLimans, Lydia Miller, Beverly Munn, Derek Palmer, Sandy Ritchie, Chris Sanxter, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Andrew Stath, Wesley
Stath-Tracy, Jim Trueblood, John Williams, Noah York. Military: Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner.