ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 TRIVIA NIGHT Thanks to all who participated in the fun trivia night event. Want to especially thank Larry Dearing for being the auctioneer MC of the donated goodies. It was a great time had by all. The total collected was $327.00 and will be donated to The Shepherds House.

PLEASE NOTE:  PLEASE PICK UP YOUR CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS FOR 2017 WHICH ARE IN THE WHITE BOX.  THANK YOU.  IT WILL SAVE US MONEY ON POSTAGE. 

  NEWSLETTER deadline is this Thursday.

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

NOMINATING COMMISSION has begun their work.  Those on the commission are Elaine Fazzaro, George Shamp, Norm Grams, Barb Jackson, and Jordan Trendelman.  If you have any suggestions please talk to one of them, and please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

 PRAISE AND COMMUNION SERVICE will be at 5:30 p.m. today

 OUR CHRISTIAN ROOTS IN ENGLAND at 6:30 PM today. Please come and join us as we continue our journey learning about our Christian Roots in England.  As many of you know, the youth group is undertaking a pilgrimage to London this summer.  They invite you to explore with them as all are transformed learning our common heritage.  The forum is every third Sunday at 6:30 pm.  This month we will explore more about Canterbury Cathedral and the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket.  So come and join us!

 RESCUE MISSION will meet this Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

 WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP will meet this Thursday at 2:00 – 4:00 at the home of Marilyn Rafter.

  THE ANNUAL MEETING is Sunday, January 28 at 10:00 This meeting represents an opportunity for the parish family to review the previous year and to look ahead with our rector to the year 2018 and beyond.  There will be only one service that Sunday at 9:00.  Before the meeting begins there will be a brunch.  Please sign up and bring a dish!

 SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY February 4, 2018.  Please help us transform super Bowl Sunday into SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY.  Soup is a fast moving item in our Food Bank during the winter months.  Help us keep the soup shelf filled by making a special effort to bring a can or two (or three or four) to church on February 4.  Last year our goal was 110 cans of soup.  We met that plus more.  Let’s try to reach that goal again.

 CHURCH CLOSINGS:  If the weather looks bad and you wonder whether or not we are having church please check the following:  Your email or wpta or wane’s website or Television scroll of cancellations.  You can also receive texts by signing up to receive notifications from Saint Alban’s by texting “Follow StAlbanFW” to 40404.

ATTENDANCE for last Sunday is 74.

 REMEMBER IN PRAYER Terry Babcock, Cheryl Banks, Peggy Brandes, Dick Camp, Mary Ann Clemmer, Kathie Current, John L. Diver, Dick Donnelly, Carolyn DuClos, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Layla Frede, Nick Frede,Tammy Gillig, Carolyn Grate, Imhausen family, Shirley Johnson, Tricia Jones, Tim & Patty Kerlin, Steve Levendowski, Juli Lieb, Phil Mayer Sr., Jeff Mobley, Don Mefford, Jim Morris, `Meagan Patrick, Carol Newell, Debbie Nolan, Michelle Nolan, Bart Noll, Dick Ritchie, Larry Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Bruce Snyder, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Pat & Les Stath, Carol Sumney, Sandra Svensen, Carlen Trujillo, Bill and Carolyn Townsend.

 For those unable to worship with us:  Ed Brackmann, John Diver, Frances Krauskopf, Tom Kurtz, Gene Pettibone, and Paul Wiseheart.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Matthew Michael, Jamie Stooky, Ty Sumner

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 YOUTH GROUP will meet today at 12:00 noon.

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

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

NEWSLETTER deadline is this Thursday.

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

MEN’S NIGHT OUT is scheduled for this Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30 p.m.

We will be dining at The Venice located at 2422 Goshen Road.  Please sign

the sheet on the board in the narthex if you plan to attend.  If you have any questions, please contact Phil Mayer at 450-3147.

NOMINATING COMMISSION has begun their work.  Those on the commission are Elaine Fazzaro, George Shamp, Norm Grams, Barb Jackson, and Jordan Trendelman.  If you have any suggestions please talk to one of them, and please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

 PRAISE AND COMMUNION SERVICE will be at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday January 21^st.

 OUR CHRISTIAN ROOTS IN ENGLAND at 6:30 PM on Sunday January 21st.  Please come and join us as we continue our journey learning about our Christian Roots in England.  As many of you know, the youth group is undertaking a pilgrimage to London this summer.  They invite you to explore with them as all are transformed learning our common heritage.  The forum is every third Sunday at 6:30 pm.  This month we will explore more about Canterbury Cathedral and the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket.  So come and join us!

 THE ANNUAL MEETING is Sunday, January 28 at 10:00 This meeting represents an opportunity for the parish family to review the previous year and to look ahead with our rector to the year 2018 and beyond. There will be only one service that Sunday at 9:00.  Before the meeting begins there will be a brunch.  Please sign up and bring a dish!

CHURCH CLOSINGS:  If the weather looks bad and you wonder whether or not we are having church please check the following:  Your email or wpta or wane’s website or Television scroll of cancellations.  You can also receive texts by signing up to receive notifications from Saint Alban’s by texting “Follow StAlbanFW” to 40404.

ATTENDANCE for last Sunday is 82.

 REMEMBER IN PRAYER Terry Babcock, Cheryl Banks, Peggy Brandes, Dick & Bonnie Camp, DeEtta Charpie, Mary Ann Clemmer, Christina Connelly, Kathie Current, Dick Donnelly, Carolyn DuClos, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig, Carolyn Grate, Imhausen family, Shirley Johnson, Tricia Jones, Tim & Patty Kerlin, David Kurz, Steve Levendowski, Juli Lieb, Phil Mayer Sr., Jeff Mobley, Don Mefford, Jim Morris, `Meagan Patrick, Carol Newell, Michelle Nolan, Bart Noll, Dick Ritchie, Larry Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Bruce Snyder, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Pat & Les Stath, Carol Sumney, Sandra Svensen, Carlen Trujillo, Bill and Carolyn Townsend.

For those unable to worship with us:  Ed Brackmann, John Diver, Frances Krauskopf, Tom Kurtz, Gene Pettibone, and Paul Wiseheart.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Matthew Michael, Jamie Stooky, Ty Sumner

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 YOUTH CHOIR will meet today at 11:30 a.m.

TAKING DOWN THE GREENS AND CHILI LUNCH today after 10:15 a.m. service.

THERE WILL BE EVENING PRAYER tonight at 5:30 p.m.

FINANCIAL & PROPERTY GROUP will meet this Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP will meet this Thursday at 2:00 – 4:00 at the home of Marilyn Rafter.

TRIVIA NIGHT:  “Come and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship at the St Alban’s trivia and dessert auction  this Saturday, January 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parrish hall. The sign-up sheet in the narthex lists the tables A thru H with 8 seats per table. Each table is a team. Sign your name on the space provided for your table. Coffee/lemonade and a dessert will be provided and is included in the ticket price. Tickets are &10.00 at the door only. There is also a sign-up for anyone willing to donate their favorite dessert for the auction. All proceeds benefit The Shepherd’s House. Any questions ask Mary Ann Krocker.

“NOMINATING COMMISSION has begun their work.  Those on the commission are Elaine Fazzaro, George Shamp, Norm Grams, Barb Jackson, and Jordan Trendelman.  If you have any suggestions please talk to one of them, and please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

 CHURCH CLOSINGS:  If the weather looks bad and you wonder whether or not we are having church please check the following:  Your email or wpta or wane’s website or Television scroll of cancellations.  You can also receive texts by signing up to receive notifications from Saint Alban’s by texting “Follow StAlbanFW” to 40404.

 PLEASE NOTE:  THERE ARE STILL ENVELOPES TO BE PICKED UP..

 ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2018 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 $35.00.  Cost of sanctuary candles is $5.00.  Further, if you would like to simply give to the flower fund and not designate any Sunday then please do so.  It would help buy flowers on open Sundays.

  HEART AND HANDS will resume this Friday at 10:00 a.m.

 ATTENDANCE for last Sunday is 44.

 REMEMBER IN PRAYER Terry Babcock, Dottie Bacon, Ed Brackman, Cheryl Banks, Peggy Brandes, Dick & Bonnie Camp, Mary Ann Clemmer, Christina Connelly, Kathie Current, Dick Donnelly, Carolyn DuClos, Susie Foley, Chris Foreman, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig, Carolyn Grate, Imhausen family, Shirley Johnson, Tricia Jones, Tim & Patty Kerlin, David Kurz, Steve Levendowski, Juli Lieb, Phil Mayer Sr., Jeff Mobley, Don Mefford, Jim Morris, `Meagan Patrick, Carol Newell, Michelle Nolan, Bart Noll, Dick Ritchie, Larry Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Bruce Snyder, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Pat & Les Stath, Carol Sumney, Sandra Svensen, Jim Trueblood, Carlen Trujillo, Bill and Carolyn Townsend, Betty Wiseheart.

  For those unable to worship with us:  Ed Brackmann, John Diver, Frances Krauskopf, Tom Kurtz, Gene Pettibone, Jim Trueblood, and Paul Wiseheart.

 Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Matthew Michael, Jamie Stooky, Ty Sumner

     ANNOUNCEMENTS

 WELCOME.  We want to welcome any and all visitors with us today.  If you would like to make yourself known to us, then please fill out a yellow card found in the pews and place it in the alms plate when that is passed.  Please also join us for fellowship after the service in the parish hall which is to your right as you exit the sanctuary.  AND REMEMBER THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ALWAYS WELCOMES YOU!

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

 TRIVIA NIGHT  Save the date January 13^th, 2018 for Trivia Night and dessert auction.  Proceeds will benefit The Shepherd’s House.  More information to follow.

NOMINATING COMMISSION has begun their work.  Those on the commission are Elaine Fazzaro, George Shamp, Norm Grams, Barb Jackson, and Jordan Trendelman.  If you have any suggestions please talk to one of them, and please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

 CHURCH CLOSINGS:  If the weather looks bad and you wonder whether or not we are having church please check the following:  Your email or wpta or wane’s website or Television scroll of cancellations.  You can also receive texts by signing up to receive notifications from Saint Alban’s by texting “Follow StAlbanFW” to 40404.

 PLEASE NOTE:  PLEASE REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR 2018 ENVELOPES WHICH ARE ON THE TABLE. 

 ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2018 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 $35.00.  Cost of sanctuary candles is $5.00.  Further, if you would like to simply give to the flower fund and not designate any Sunday then please do so.  It would help buy flowers on open Sundays.

  HEART AND HANDS will resume this Friday at 10:00 a.m.

 ATTENDANCE for Christmas Eve, 9 am – 46

Christmas Eve, 4 pm – 68

Christmas Eve, 11 pm –30

Christmas , 9 am –        16

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Terry Babcock, Ed Brackman, DCheryl Banks, Peggy Brandes, Dick & Bonnie Camp, Mary Ann Clemmer, Christina Connelly, Kathie Current, Dick Donnelly, Carolyn DuClos, Susie Foley, Chris Foreman, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig, Carolyn Grate, Imhausen family, Shirley Johnson, Tricia Jones, Tim & Patty Kerlin, David Kurz, Steve Levendowski, Juli Lieb, Phil Mayer Sr., Jeff Mobley, Don Mefford, Catherine Michael, Meagan Patrick, Carol Newell, Michelle Nolan, Bart Noll, Dick Ritchie, Larry Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Bruce Snyder Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Pat & Les Stath, Carol Sumney, Sandra Svensen, Jim Trueblood, Carlen Trujillo, Bill and Carolyn Townsend, Betty Wiseheart.

 For those unable to worship with us:  Ed Brackmann, John Diver, Frances Krauskopf, Tom Kurtz, Gene Pettibone, Jim Trueblood, and Paul Wiseheart.

 Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Matthew Michael, Jamie Stooky, Ty Sumner

     ANNOUNCEMENTS

 WELCOME.  We want to welcome any and all visitors with us today.  If you would like to make yourself known to us, then please fill out a yellow card found in the pews and place it in the alms plate when that is passed.  Please also join us for fellowship after the service in the parish hall which is to your right as you exit the sanctuary.  AND REMEMBER THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ALWAYS WELCOMES YOU!

 CHRISTMAS SERVICES:

Sunday December 24th:

9:00 am: Advent IV Holy Communion

4:00 pm. Holy Communion with Pageant

11:00 pm Holy Communion with Carols

Monday December 25^th:

9:00 a.m. Holy Communion

 CALLING ALL CHILDREN!  Christmas will be here before we know it and it’s time to start preparing for the annual St. Albans Christmas pageant held on Christmas Eve.  The pageant will be held at the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve service.  If there are any questions, please contact Janine Steinbrunner at janinesteinb@yahoo.com or 797-7598 Thank you.

 ALTAR GUILD will meet today at 11:30 for Hanging of the Greens and decorating for Christmas.

 YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS PLAY… THE DINNER AND PLAY WILL BE AT 6:00 p.m. tonight. Tickets still can be purchased at the door.. 

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

VESTRY will meet this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE:  2018 ENVELOPES ARE ON THE TABLE.  SOME OF THEM WERE DAMAGED WITH THE LAST FLOOD.  IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE BOXES AND DO NOT CARE ABOUT CHANGING ENVELOPE NUMBER PLEASE ADVISE THE OFFICE.  THANK YOU. 

UPCOMING EVENT:  Save the date January 13^th, 2018 for Trivia Night and dessert auction.  Proceeds will benefit The Shepherd’s House.  More information to follow.

 HEART AND HANDS is taking time off–Dec. 22nd and Dec. 29th–plan to be back at work on Jan. 5th, weather permitting. 

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 73.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Terry Babcock, Ed Brackman, Cheryl Banks, Peggy Brandes, Dick & Bonnie Camp, Mary Ann Clemmer, Christina Connelly, Kathie Current, Dick Donnelly, Carolyn DuClos, Susie Foley, Chris Foreman, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig, Carolyn Grate, Shirley Johnson, Tim & Patty Kerlin, David Kurz, Steve Levendowski, Juli Lieb, Jeff Mobley, Don Mefford, Catherine Michael, Michelle Nolan, Bart Noll, Larry Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Bruce Snyder Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Pat & Les Stath, Carol Sumney, Sandra Svensen, Carlen Trujillo, Bill and Carolyn Townsend, Betty Wiseheart.

For those unable to worship with us:  Ed Brackmann, John Diver, Frances Krauskopf, Tom Kurtz, Gene Pettibone, Jim Trueblood, and Paul Wiseheart.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Matthew Michael, Jamie Stooky, Ty Sumner

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 WELCOME.  We want to welcome any and all visitors with us today.  If you would like to make yourself known to us, then please fill out a yellow card found in the pews and place it in the alms plate when that is passed.  Please also join us for fellowship after the service in the parish hall which is to your right as you exit the sanctuary.  AND REMEMBER THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ALWAYS WELCOMES YOU!

 QUIET DAY AND LIGHT SUPPER.  A quiet day for Advent will be here at the church on Saturday December 16^th from 1 to 5.  You can come and go as you please.  There will be three reflections throughout the time, and suggestions on how to spend your quiet time will be given.  A light supper will be provided at 5:00 pm.

 CALLING ALL CHILDREN!  Christmas will be here before we know it and it’s time to start preparing for the annual St. Albans Christmas pageant held on Christmas Eve.  The pageant practices will be as follows: today and December 17.  All practices will be held immediately following the 10:15 service and will last approximately 30 minutes. The pageant will be held at the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve service.  If there are any questions, please contact Janine Steinbrunner at janinesteinb@yahoo.com or 797-7598 Thank you.

 YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS PLAY… THE DINNER AND PLAY WILL BE AT 6:00 p.m. on Sunday December 17. Tickets are on sale today, next Sunday, or can be purchased the evening of the play.  PRACTICE. will be at noon today.  The cast will report December 17 after church.

 OUTREACH MEETING at 12:30 this Wednesday.

 CHOIR PRACTICE at 7:00 p.m. this Wednesday.

 CHRISTMAS TAGS FOR FOOD BANK DUE TODAY DECEMBER 10.  Thanks to all of you who took the turkey tags from the front door for “Christmas Meals:  Please remember if you take a tag to bring item to the food bank with the tag.  Refrigerated items go in the upright refrigerator in the boiler room and frozen items go in the chest freezer in the Food Bank.  The tree tags can go on the desk in the Food Bank.  Thank you for giving these families a joyous Christmas.

 Due to the Christmas holiday the newsletter deadline is this Thursday.  Please submit any or all articles at that time in order to have them printed for the January 2018 newsletter.

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

 ALTAR GUILD will meet this Saturday, December 16 for cleaning. 

UPCOMING EVENT:  Save the date January 13^th, 2018 for Trivia Night and dessert auction.  Proceeds will benefit The Shepherd’s House.  More info to follow.

PLEASE TAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT.  IT IS IN THE MARKED BOX BY THE FRONT DOOR THANK YOU.

 PLEASE NOTE:  2018 ENVELOPES ARE ON THE TABLE.  SOME OF THEM WERE DAMAGED WITH THE LAST FLOOD.  IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE BOXES AND DO NOT CARE ABOUT CHANGING ENVELOPE NUMBER PLEASE ADVISE THE OFFICE.  THANK YOU. 

  ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 89.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Terry Babcock, Ed Brackman, Cheryl Banks, Peggy Brandes, Cassie, Dick & Bonnie Camp, Mary Ann Clemmer, Christina Connelly, Dick Donnelly, Carolyn DuClos, Susie Foley, Chris Foreman, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig, Carolyn Grate, Imhausen family, Shirley Johnson, Tim & Patty Kerlin, David Kurz, Steve Levendowski, Juli Lieb, Rick McMahan, Jeff Mobley, Don Mefford, Catherine Michael, Michelle Nolan, Bart Noll, Larry Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Bruce Snyder Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Pat & Les Stath, Carol Sumney, Sandra Svensen, Carlen Trujillo, Bill Townsend Betty Wiseheart.

 For those unable to worship with us:  Ed Brackmann, John Diver, Frances Krauskopf, Tom Kurtz, Gene Pettibone, Jim Trueblood, and Paul Wiseheart.

 Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Matthew Michael, Jamie Stooky, Ty Sumner

     ANNOUNCEMENTS

 WELCOME.  We want to welcome any and all visitors with us today.  If you would like to make yourself known to us, then please fill out a yellow card found in the pews and place it in the alms plate when that is passed.  Please also join us for fellowship after the service in the parish hall which is to your right as you exit the sanctuary.  AND REMEMBER THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ALWAYS WELCOMES YOU!

 PLEASE REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR CROSS & SWORD TODAY.  THANK YOU.

 ADVENT BEGINS TODAY Advent helps us prepare to receive the promised Christ.  Christ comes at his lowly birth in history, his continual wonderful coming to us in his Word and Sacrament, or his triumphal coming again in the future.  In our worship we move to Year B of Sunday Lectionary Cycle which begins on page 900 in the Book of Common Prayer.

 CHILDREN’S CHAPEL today at 10:15 a.m.

 OIW COMMITTEE will meet at 12:00 noon today.

 NICHOLAS PARTY – The St. Nicholas Party will be held at 2:00 p.m. today. Children will decorate cookies and Dan+ will explain the Jesse Tree.

 EVENING PRAYER we will have a simple evening prayer at 5:30 p.m. tonight.

 QUIET DAY.  A quiet day for Advent will be here at the church on Saturday December 16^th from 1 to 5.  You can come and go as you please.  There will be three reflections throughout the time, and suggestions on how to spend your quiet time will be given.  A light supper will be provided at 5pm.

 CALLING ALL CHILDREN! Christmas will be here before we know it and it’s time to start preparing for the annual St. Albans Christmas pageant held on Christmas Eve.  The pageant practices will be as follows: today, December 10, December 17.  All practices will be held immediately following the 10:15 service and will last approximately 30 minutes. The pageant will be held at the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve service.  If there are any questions, please contact Janine Steinbrunner at janinesteinb@yahoo.com or 797-7598 Thank you.

 YOUTH GROUP PLAY PRACTICE. will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 3.  Will meet at noon Decemer 10. THE DINNER AND PLAY WILL BE AT 6:00 p.m. on Sunday December 17. The cast will report December 17 after church.

WORSHIP MEETING is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. this Wednesday.

 WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY & FELLOWSHIP will meet this Thursday at 2:00 -4:00 at the home of Marilyn Rafter.

 CHRISTMAS FAMILIES All gifts, food and hygiene items are due at the church today Sunday, December 3.  Thank you for your assistance with this project.

 CHRISTMAS TAGS FOR FOOD BANK DUE DECEMBER 10.

      Thanks to all of you who took the turkey tags from the front door for

“Christmas Meals:  Please pick one or two tags from the doors and bring the item(s) and tag to church by Sunday, December 10th.  Please remember if you take a tag to bring item to the food bank with the tag.  Refrigerated items go in the upright refrigerator in the boiler room and frozen items go in the chest freezer in the Food Bank.  The tree tags can go on the desk in the Food Bank.  Thank you for giving these families a joyous Christmas.

 PLEASE NOTE:  DATE CHANGE OF HANGING OF THE GREENS AND DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS this will be on Sunday December 17 instead of 24^th as originally planned.  Please anyone that can help would be appreciated.

 ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 64, with Thanksgiving attendance was 29.

 REMEMBER IN PRAYER Terry Babcock, Ed Brackman, Cheryl Banks, Peggy Brandes, Cassie, Dick & Bonnie Camp, Mary Ann Clemmer, Christina Connelly, Dick Donnelly, Carolyn DuClos, Susie Foley, Chris Foreman, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig, Carolyn Grate, Gloria Guindon, Imhausen family, Shirley Johnson, Tim & Patty Kerlin, David Kurz, Steve Levendowski, Juli Lieb, Rick McMahan, Jeff Mobley, Don Mefford, Catherine Michael, Michelle Nolan, Bart Noll, Larry Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Bruce Snyder Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Les Stath, Carol Sumney, Sandra Svensen, Bill Townsend Betty Wiseheart.

 For those unable to worship with us:  Ed Brackmann, John Diver, Frances Krauskopf, Tom Kurtz, Gene Pettibone, Jim Trueblood, and Paul Wiseheart.

 Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Matthew Michael, Jamie Stooky, Ty Sumner

     ANNOUNCEMENTS

 WELCOME.  We want to welcome any and all visitors with us today.  If you would like to make yourself known to us, then please fill out a yellow card found in the pews and place it in the alms plate when that is passed.  Please also join us for fellowship after the service in the parish hall which is to your right as you exit the sanctuary.  AND REMEMBER THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ALWAYS WELCOMES YOU!

ALTAR GUILD will meet today at 11:30 a.m. to prepare for Advent.

YOUTH will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. for play practice.

VESTRY will meet this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY & FELLOWSHIP will meet this Thursday at 2:00 -4:00 at the home of Marilyn Rafters.

 RESCUE MISSION will meet this Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS FAMILIES The Daughters of the King have arranged for two families each consisting of mother, father and two children to be adopted by St. Alban’s this year through Lutheran Social Services.  Last Sunday November 19 a tree filled with ornaments that have gift requests listed on the back is in the narthex.  Please be sure to register your gift selection with a Daughter at a table nearby, where the ornament will be exchanged for a gift tag which you will attach to your gift.  All gifts should be new and wrapped in Christmas paper.  A basket of labels, from which you may choose food and hygiene items needed by the families, will also be available at the table.  You do not have to wrap these items; just place them in the laundry basket with the family number, located by the tree.  All gifts, food and hygiene items are due at the church by Sunday,  December 3.  Thank you for your assistance with this project.

CALLING ALL CHILDREN! Christmas will be here before we know it and it’s time to start preparing for the annual St. Albans Christmas pageant held on Christmas Eve. If your children are interested in being a part of this wonderful pageant, please plan on joining us on the practice dates.  The pageant practices will be as follows: December 3, December 10, December 17.  All practices will be held immediately following the 10:15 service and will last approximately 30 minutes. The pageant will be held at the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve service.  If there are any questions, please contact Janine Steinbrunner at janinesteinb@yahoo.com or 797-7598 Thank you.

NICHOLAS PARTY – DECEMBER 3. The St. Nicholas Party will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3. Children will decorate cookies and Reverend Layden will explain the Jesse Tree.  Please see the signup sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex.  

YOUTH GROUP PLAY PRACTICE. will meet at 6:30 on Sunday, December 3.  Will meet at noon Decemer 10. THE PLAY WILL BE AT 6:00 p.m. on Sunday December 17. The cast will report December 17 after church.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 78

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Terry Babcock, Ed Brackman, Cheryl Banks, Joe Bartow, Peggy Brandes, Cassie, Dick & Bonnie Camp, Mary Ann Clemmer, Christina Connelly, Dick Donnelly, Carolyn DuClos, Susie Foley, Chris Foreman, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig, Carolyn Grate, Gloria Guindon, Imhausen family, Shirley Johnson, Tim & Patty Kerlin, David Kurz, Steve Levendowski, Juli Lieb, Rick McMahan, Jeff Mobley, Don Mefford, Catherine Michael, Michelle Nolan, Bart Noll, Larry Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Les Stath, Carol Sumney, Sandra Svensen, Bill Townsend.

For those unable to worship with us:  Ed Brackmann, John Diver, Frances Krauskopf, Tom Kurtz, Gene Pettibone, Jim Trueblood, and Paul Wiseheart.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Matthew Michael, Jamie Stooky, Ty Sumner

     ANNOUNCEMENTS

 WELCOME.  We want to welcome any and all visitors with us today.  If you would like to make yourself known to us, then please fill out a yellow card found in the pews and place it in the alms plate when that is passed.  Please also join us for fellowship after the service in the parish hall which is to your right as you exit the sanctuary.  AND REMEMBER THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ALWAYS WELCOMES YOU!

 TODAY WE CELEBRATE OUR VETERAN’S AND WELCOME THOSE FROM THE SHEPHERD HOUSE.  GOD BLESS OUR VETERAN’S. PLEASE STAY FOR A BRUNCH AFTER SERVICES TODAY!

 PRAISE AND COMMINION SERVICE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19^TH AT 5:30PM.

 OUR CHRISTIAN ROOTS IN ENGLAND SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19^TH AT 6:30 PM.  Please come and join us as we continue our journey learning about our Christian Roots in England.  As many of you know, the youth group is undertaking a pilgrimage to London next Summer.  They invite you to explore with them as all are transformed learning our common heritage.  The forum is every third Sunday at 6:30 pm.  This month we will explore more about the English Reformation.  So come and join us!

 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Due to Thanksgiving this deadline is sooner than usual.  Please have all articles for the December newsletter submitted by November 14.

LUNCH BUNCH:  will meet this Tuesday, November 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Joanna’s Family Restaurant, 10366 Leo Road.  Carpool will leave church at 12:50.  If you have any questions please contact Anita Grams at 449-9682.

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

THANKSGIVING MEALS If you took a tag(s) off the door they need to be in by today, Sunday November 12 with the item.  Frozen items go in the chest freezer in the Food Bank.  Refrigerator items go in the upright refrigerator in the boiler room.  Turkey tags can be put on the desk in the Food Bank.  Thanks you all for sharing your blessings with those less fortunate.”

CHRISTMAS FAMILIES The Daughters of the King have arranged for two families each consisting of mother, father and two children to be adopted by St. Alban’s this year through Lutheran Social Services.  On Sunday November 19 a tree filled with ornaments that have gift requests listed on the back will be located in the narthex.  Please be sure to register your gift selection with a Daughter at a table nearby, where the ornament will be exchanged for a gift tag which you will attach to your gift.  All gifts should be new and wrapped in Christmas paper.  A basket of labels, from which you may choose food and hygiene items needed by the families, will also be available at the table.  You do not have to wrap these items; just place them in the laundry basket with the family number, located by the tree.  All gifts, food and hygiene items are due at the church by Sunday,  December 3.  Thank you for your assistance with this project.

CALLING ALL CHILDREN!  Christmas will be here before we know it and it’s time to start preparing for the annual St. Albans Christmas pageant held on Christmas Eve. If your children are interested in being a part of this wonderful pageant, please plan on joining us for the organizational meeting on November 19th immediately following the 10:15 service and will last no more than 30 minutes.  The pageant practices will be as follows:  November 19, December 3, 10 & 17.  Pageant will held at the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve service. If there are any questions, please contact Janine Steinbrunner at janinesteinb@yahoo.com or 797-7598. Thank you.

A THANKSGIVING SERVICE will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday November 22.  Please mark your calendar now and join us as we praise our God for His numerous blessing to us.

THANKSGIVING FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS envelopes for Thanksgiving flowers and decorations are in the pew card holders.  You may contribute any amount for these flowers.  Please note whether you would like the flowers in thanksgiving for an important event in your life or in memory of a loved one.  Envelopes must be received by November 19 to have information listed in the bulletin.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 84.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Laurel Adams, Terry Babcock, Joe Bartow, Peggy Brandes, Cassie, Dick & Bonnie Camp, Mary Ann Clemmer, Christina Connelly, Rachel Diver, Dick Donnelly, Carolyn DuClos, Susie Foley, Chris Foreman, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig, Anita Grams, Carolyn Grate, Gloria Guindon, Imhausen family, Shirley Johnson, Tim & Patty Kerlin, David Kurz, Juli Lieb, Rick McMahan, Jeff Mobley, Don Mefford, Catherine Michael, Debbie Nolan, Michelle Nolan, Bart Noll, Carol Postel, Ethel Reynolds, Doris Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Les Stath, Marianne Sumners, Carol Sumney, Sandra Svensen, Bill Townsend.

 For those unable to worship with us:  Ed Brackmann, John Diver, Frances Krauskopf, Tom Kurtz, Gene Pettibone, Jim Trueblood, and Paul Wiseheart.

 Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Matthew Michael, Jamie Stooky, Ty Sumner

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 WELCOME.  We want to welcome any and all visitors with us today.  If you would like to make yourself known to us, then please fill out a yellow card found in the pews and place it in the alms plate when that is passed.  Please also join us for fellowship after the service in the parish hall which is to your right as you exit the sanctuary.  AND REMEMBER THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ALWAYS WELCOMES YOU!

WEDDING YESTERDAY.  Megan Warner, who is LuAnn Kleinschmidt’s granddaughter, married Benny Saydee Saturday October 28th.  They are a wonderful couple.  Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers!

 FUNERAL PREPARATION CLASS: Today at noon Dan+ will host a funeral preparation class.  No matter where you are in life you can take the time to prepare for your own funeral to help those who will make decision for it after you are gone.  Forms will be provided to be kept at church so your wishes can be known to whoever is priest.  If you cannot attend and would like a form, then please contact the office.

WORSHIP AND COMMISSION will meet this Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

MEN’S NIGHT OUT is scheduled for this Thursday.  Please check the bulletin board for more information.

DON’T FORGET to set clocks back 1 hour this Saturday, November 4.

ALL SAINTS DAY and all Faithful Departed Day will be celebrated on Sunday, November 5.  You may submit names of those you wish to have remembered at the altar by filling out a form found on the bulletin board in the narthex.  There is also an envelope marked “completed forms” on the board.  Please make sure to mark if you want the name mentioned at the 8 or 10:15 service.

DINNER AND MOVIE SUNDAY please come and join us for a special dinner and movie night November 5^TH at 6:30 P.M.  We will have a simple dinner and followed by the movie “Elizabeth the Golden Age”.  Please sign the sheet in the narthex, or e-mail Dan+, so we know how many to prepare food for.

DONATION SUGGESTIONS FOR “THE SHEPHERD’S HOUSE”

 Coffee – (plain, brown, and NO decaf)                            Twin Sheet Sets

Sugar and Coffee Creamer                                                Men’s T-Shirts (2x-4x)

One-Day Citilink Bus passes ($3.00) each                     Mesh laundry bags

Heavy Weight Twin-Sized Blankets                                 Bath Towels

Flip Flops                                                                               Grooming Kits (nail                                                                                                              clippers, files, etc.

Gift Cards for Fast Food ($5.00 or more)                         bleach Wipes

Powdered laundry soap (must be HE)                             winter coats (Large – 2XL)

UPDATE DIRECTORIES have been printed.  They are on the table in the narthex.

Attendance for last Sunday was 77.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Laurel Adams, Peggy Brandes, Bonnie Camp, Mary Ann Clemmer, Violita Combs, Christina Connelly, James Connelly, Rachel Diver, Dick Donnelly, Carolyn DuClos, Susie Foley, Chris Foreman, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig, Carolyn Grate, Imhausen family, Tim & Patty Kerlin, Juli Lieb, Jeff Mobley, Don Mefford, Branden Meinike, Catherine Michael, Debbie Nolan, Michelle Nolan, Bart Noll, Carol Postel, Ethel Reynolds, Doris Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Les Stath, Marianne Sumners, Carol Sumney, Bill Townsend.

 For those unable to worship with us:  Ed Brackmann, John Diver, Frances Krauskopf, Tom Kurtz, Gene Pettibone, Jim Trueblood, and Paul Wiseheart.

 Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Matthew Michael, Jamie Stooky Ty Sumner