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ANNOUNCEMENTS March 13

YOUTH GROUP will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING will meet this Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. with

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

WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERIES Join us this Wednesday for Evening

Prayer at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Lenten program. The Lenten Program

will look at important topics of the day in the church and the world including

issues about Human Sexuality, Our relationship in the Anglican

Communion, Our relationship to Islam and other faiths, Race and culture,

and violence in our society.

CHOIR will meet this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

WOMEN’S STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP will meet at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on this

Thursday March 17, at the home of Marilyn McClure. This group is open to

any woman interested in sharing their love for Jesus through study and

discussion. Twelve Apostolic Women, based on the woman in the lives of the

Apostles will be our first book this year. Please call, Marilyn Rafter 437-6146

or Marilyn McClure 492-1724.

BIBLE STUDY & FELLOWSHIP will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the home of

STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evenings

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

ALTAR GUILD will meet this Saturday, March 19 at 10:00 a.m. to prepare

A CHRISM MASS will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. –

1:00 p.m. at The Cathedral of St. James in South Bend. Sacred Oils will be

blessed for distribution to the parishes. Clergy will renew their ordination

vows. Bishop Little will preside, Bishop-elect Sparks will preach. Please sign

the poster located on the bulletin board if you plan to attend.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 78.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Chase Berry, Bob Beaty, Bonnie Camp, Donna Daniel,

John and Phyllis Diver Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Father

Mike Fulk, Tammy Gillig, Glen Grate, Hilda Heim, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones,

Patricia Kerlin, Jerry Leaman, Larry Link, Tom and June Lorenzen, Pat MacWhorter,

Don Mefford, Alicia McLimans, Jo McMahan, Catherine Michael Jim Morris, Carol

Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, Tom Shadid, Cindy Spice,

Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Tom Townsend.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick,

Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner

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Weekly Announcements, March 6

CHURCH CLEANING WEEK

THE LUNCH BUNCH meets this Tuesday, March 8, at Rusty Dog Irish Pub, 32 N Jefferson Street, Huntington at 12:00.  Car pool leaves the church at 11:00.  Please sign the poster in the narthex.  If you need a ride or need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 449-9682.

FINANCE & PROPERTY will meet this Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERIES Join us this Wednesday March 9

and March 16 for Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Lenten program.  The Lenten Program will look at important topics of the day in the church and the world including issues about Human Sexuality, Our relationship in the Anglican Communion, Our relationship to Islam and other faiths, Race and culture, and violence in our society.

CHOIR will meet this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evenings 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.

CHRISM MASS will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m at The Cathedral of St. James in South Bend.  Sacred Oils will be blessed for distribution to the parishes.   Clergy will renew their ordination vows.  Bishop Little will preside, Bishop-elect Sparks will preach.  Please sign the poster located on the bulletin board if you plan to attend.  

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

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 92

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Chase Berry, Bob Beaty, Bonnie Camp, Donna Daniel, John and Phyllis Diver Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Father Mike Fulk, Tammy Gillig, Glen Grate, Hilda Heim, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Patricia Kerlin, Larry Link, Tom and June Lorenzen, Pat MacWhorter, Don Mefford, Alicia McLimans, Jo McMahan, Catherine Michael Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer,  Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, Tom Shadid, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Tom Townsend.

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

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Weekly Announcements, February 28

ANNOUNCEMENTS

YOUTH GROUP meets tonight at 6:30.

WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERIES Join us on the Wednesdays of March 2
,9 and 16 for Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Lenten program. The Lenten Program will look at important topics of the day in the church and the world including issues about Our relationship to Islam and other faiths, Race and culture, and violence in our society.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evenings 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.

WOMEN’S STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP will meet at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday March 3, at the home of Marilyn Rafter. This group is open to any woman interested in sharing their love for Jesus through study and discussion. Twelve Apostolic Women, based on the woman in the lives of the Apostles will be our first book this year. Please call, Marilyn Rafter 437-6146 or Marilyn McClure 492-1724.

MEN’S NIGHT OUT is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. at the St. James Restaurant in Avilla. Please sign the sheet in the narthex if you plant to attend.

CHRISM MASS will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
at The Cathedral of St. James in South Bend. Sacred Oils will be blessed for distribution to the parishes. Clergy will renew their ordination vows. Bishop Little will preside, Bishop-elect Sparks will preach. Please sign the poster located on the bulletin board if you plan to attend.

PLEASE NOTE: Choir is every Wednesday in March except the 23.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 66.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Chase Berry, Bob Beaty, Mary Brooks, Bonnie Camp, Donna Daniel, John and Phyllis Diver Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Father Mike Fulk, Tammy Gillig, Glen Grate, Hilda Heim, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Patricia Kerlin, Larry Link, Tom and June Lorenzen, Pat MacWhorter, Don Mefford, Alicia McLimans, Jo McMahan, Catherine Michael Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, Tom Shadid, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Carolyn Townsend, Tom Townsend.
Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner

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Weekly Announcements, February 21

WORK & FAMILY meets tonight at 6:00.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERIES Join us on the Wednesdays of February 17 and 24 and March 2,9 and 16 for Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Lenten program. The Lenten Program will look at important topics of the day in the church and the world including issues about Human Sexuality, Our relationship in the Anglican Communion, Our relationship to Islam and other faiths, Race and culture, and violence in our society.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evenings 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.

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

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 70.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Chase Berry, Bob Beaty, Mary Brooks, Bonnie Camp, Donna Daniel, John and Phyllis Diver Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Father Mike Fulk, Tammy Gillig, Glen Grate, Hilda Heim, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Patricia Kerlin, Larry Link, Tom and June Lorenzen, Pat MacWhorter, Don Mefford, Alicia McLimans, Jo McMahan, Catherine Michael Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Larry Pellateur, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, Tom Shadid, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Carolyn Townsend, Tom Townsend.
Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner.

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Weekly Announcements, February 14

YOUTH GROUP meets tonight at 6:30.

ENDOWMENT ANNUAL MEETING is scheduled for this Monday at 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERIES Join us on the Wednesdays of February 17 and 24 and March 2,9 and 16 for Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Lenten program. The Lenten Program will look at important topics of the day in the church and the world including issues about Human Sexuality, Our relationship in the Anglican Communion, Our relationship to Islam and other faiths, Race and culture, and violence in our society.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evenings 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.

WOMEN’S STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP will meet at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday February 18, at the home of Marilyn Rafter. This group is open to any woman interested in sharing their love for Jesus through study and discussion. Twelve Apostolic Women, based on the woman in the lives of the Apostles will be our first book this year. Please call, Marilyn Rafter 437-6146 or Marilyn McClure 492-1724.

CAMP NEW HAPPENINGS SUNDAY is next Sunday the 21st. Camp New Happenings is a special camp that is for children who have a parent that has been incarcerated. Most of these children would never get a chance to attend a God-centered camp like this otherwise. If you would like to donate, there are envelopes in the narthex. Please bring them in next Sunday.

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

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 78.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Chase Berry, Bob Beaty, Mary Brooks, Bonnie Camp, Donna Daniel, John and Phyllis Diver Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Father Mike Fulk, Anne Gaffney, Tammy Gillig, Glen Grate, Hilda Heim, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Patricia Kerlin, Larry Link, Tom and June Lorenzen, Pat MacWhorter, Don Mefford, Alicia McLimans, Jo McMahan, Catherine Michael Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Larry Pellateur, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, Tom Shadid, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Carolyn Townsend, Tom Townsend.
Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner

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Weekly Announcements, February 7

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

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY Today the Food Bank will be collecting canned soup for Souper Bowl Sunday. This is an annual event that really helps us fill the pantry. Any kind of soup is good. Thank you for all your support of the Food Bank.

A SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER will be held from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. 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!

LUNCH BUNCH will be dining at Joanna’s Family Restaurant at 10366 Leo Road, this Tuesday, at noon, followed by dessert at the home of Marilyn McClure. At that time, tentative plans will be made for the remainder of the year.

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.

ASH WEDNESDAY with the liturgies, with the imposition of ashes, will be held at Noon and 7:00 p.m. this week. The ashes remind us of our brokenness, sins and mortality. They are placed on our foreheads in the shape of a cross to remind us of the forgiveness granted us through the suffering and death of Christ and the gift of eternal life we have received through faith in Him as our Savior.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held at 6:00 p.m. each Friday evening 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, response and prayer is read.

HELP IS NEEDED: The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission has asked for help one night a month for the next five months. It is concerning serving dinner. The serving time is from 4:30-5:30. No other preparations are necessary, just to be there. This is another wonderful opportunity for us to reach out in our community. Please speak to or call Dave Krocker 739-8430, for any questions.

WOMEN’S STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP will meet at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday February 18, at the home of Marilyn Rafter. This group is open to any woman interested in sharing their love for Jesus through study and discussion. Twelve Apostolic Women, based on the woman in the lives of the Apostles will be our first book this year. Please call, Marilyn Rafter 437-6146 or Marilyn McClure 492-1724.

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

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 70.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Chase Berry, Bob Beaty, Mary Brooks, Bonnie Camp, Donna Daniel, John and Phyllis Diver Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Father Mike Fulk, Anne Gaffney, Tammy Gillig, Glen Grate, Hilda Heim, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Patricia Kerlin, Larry Link, Tom and June Lorenzen, Pat MacWhorter, Don Mefford, Alicia McLimans, Jo McMahan, Catherine Michael Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Larry Pellateur, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, Tom Shadid, George Shamp, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Carolyn Townsend, Tom Townsend.

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

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Weekly Announcements, January 31

PLEASE JOIN US for brunch and our Annual Meeting today.

WORSHIP COMISSION meets this Wednesday at 6pm. Please join us if you have any worship ideas.

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY On February 7 the Food Bank will be collecting canned soup for Souper Bowl Sunday. This is an annual event that really helps us fill the pantry. Any kind of soup is good. Thank you for all your support of the Food Bank.

A SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER will be held from 5:00 – 6:30 on February 9. 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. Wednesday the 10th. The ashes are placed on our foreheads in the shape of a cross to remind us of the forgiveness granted us through the suffering and death of Christ and the gift of eternal life we have received. The Noon service is a said service and the 7:00 service is sung.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held at 6:00 p.m. each Friday evening 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, response and prayer is read.

ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2016 are posted in the narthex. There are many open dates.

HELP IS NEEDED: The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission has asked for help one night a month for the next five months. It is concerning serving dinner. The serving time is from 4:30-5:30. No other preparations are necessary, just to be there. This is another wonderful opportunity for us (perhaps the men’s group) to reach out in our community. Please speak to or call Dave Krocker
739-8430.

WOMEN’S STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP will meet at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month beginning in February, at the home of Marilyn Rafter. This group is open to any woman interested in sharing their love for Jesus through study and discussion. Twelve Apostolic Women, based on the woman in the lives of the Apostles will be our first book this year. Please call, Marilyn Rafter 437-6146 or Marilyn McClure 492-1724.

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

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 108.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Chase Berry, Bob Beaty, Mary Brooks, Bonnie Camp, Donna Daniel, Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Anne Gaffney, Tammy Gillig, Glen Grate, Hilda Heim, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Larry Link, Tom and June Lorenzen, Pat MacWhorter, Don Mefford, Alicia McLimans, Jo McMahan, Catherine Michael Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, Tom Shadid, George Shamp, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Carolyn Townsend, Tom Townsend.
Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner

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Weekly Announcements, January 17

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

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

BISHOP LITTLE’S RETIREMENT. Please make a note that Bishop Little will be with us January 24th at both services with a special reception after each service. There is also planned a Diocesan wide retirement party for Bishop Little in South Bend on Friday February 26th. Any who purchase a ticket for this February 26th dinner may attend on a first come first serve basis. See the bulletin board for the invite on how to purchase tickets or ask Father Layden.

ONE SERVICE AT 9:00 a.m. on JANUARY 31, followed by the Annual Meeting. A BRUNCH will be held following the 9:00 a.m. service on Sunday, January 31 followed by the Annual Meeting. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex so we know how many people will attend.

ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2016 are posted in the narthex. Envelopes are found beneath the charts. Please include 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.

DON’T FORGET there are still a number of church envelopes that need to be picked up.

HELP IS NEEDED: The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission has asked for help one night a month for the next five months. It is concerning serving dinner. The serving time is from 4:30-5:30. No other preparations are necessary, just to be there. This is another wonderful opportunity for us (perhaps the men’s group) to reach out in our community. Please speak to or call Dave Krocker 739-8430. the first date is January 29th.

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY On February 7th the Food Bank will be collecting  canned soup for Souper Bowl Sunday. This is an annual event that really helps us fill the pantry. Canned soup is a staple for us, each family gets one can per family member, so you can see how fast it can go down. Any kind of soup is good, creamed soup, is very popular as well as chicken noodle and vegetable.  Thank you for all your support of the Food Bank.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Neal Birchfield, Lydia Layden and Dave Krocker who are to be confirmed. Also, please pray for Mary Ann Krocker who will be received and Todd Townsend who is reaffirming his faith.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 81.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Chase Berry, Bob Beaty, Mary Brooks, Bonnie Camp, Donna Daniel, Dick Donnelly, Tom Fetter, Carter Fleck, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Anne Gaffney, Tammy Gillig, Glen Grate, Hilda Heim, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Larry Link, Arthur Longecore,, Tom Lorenzen, Pat MacWhorter, Don Mefford, Alicia McLimans, Jo McMahan, Catherine Michael Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, Larry Sanxter, Tom Shadid, George Shamp, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Mike Stone, Carolyn Townsend, Tom Townsend.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner.

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Weekly Announcements, December 27

NOMINATING COMMITTEE. has started their work. If you would like to learn more about nominating yourself or another for vestry or Diocesan Convention Delegate, then please see Marilyn Rafter, Chris Renner, Elaine Fazzzaro, Norm Grams or Paul Barker.

ANNUAL REPORTS are due in the church office on Monday, January 4. Early submissions are always appreciated.

ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2016 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.

BISHOP LITTLE RETIREMENT. Please make a note that Bishop Little will be with us January 24th at both services with a special reception after each service. There is also planned a Diocesan wide retirement party for Bishop Little in South Bend on Friday February 26th. Any who purchase a ticket for the dinner may attend on a first come first serve basis. See the bulletin board for the invite on how to purchase tickets or ask Father Layden.

PLEASE NOTE: NEW ADDRESS FOR JOHN & PHYLLIS DIVER:
c/o Golden Years Homestead, 3136 Goeglein Road, Magnolia Manor apt 02, Fort Wayne, IN 46815.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 99.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Chase Berry, Bob Beaty, Bonnie Camp, Donna Daniel, Dick Donnelly, Tom Fetter, Carter Fleck, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Anne Gaffney, Tammy Gillig, Glen Grate, Hilda Heim, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Larry Link, Arthur & Ruth Longecore, June Lorenzen, Tom Lorenzen, Pat MacWhorter, Don Mefford, Alicia McLimans, Jo McMahan, Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, George Shamp, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Mike Stone, Carolyn Townsend, Tom Townsend, Jim Trueblood, Mark Weigman.
Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner.

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Weekly Announcements, December 20

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

ANNUAL YOUTH CHRISTMAS PLAY Is tonight at 6:00 p.m. This year’s play is called “Virgil’s First Christmas.” It is filled with funny characters that will prove to be inspirational as well as hilarious. Come and join us for a dinner of breakfast items and a lot of fun. We will sell tickets after the 8:00 services and before and after the 10:15 services. 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 any way please contact Janine Steinbrunner (338-2660) or Cindy Spice (348-7061).

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.

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.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE. has started their work. If you would like to learn more about nominating yourself or another for vestry or Diocesan Convention Delegate, then please see Marilyn Rafter, Chris Renner, Elaine Fazzzaro, Norm Grams or Paul Barker.

ANNUAL REPORTS are due in the church office on Monday, January 4. Early submissions are always appreciated.

ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2016 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.

GIFTS FOR LIFE Our collection for the Episcopal Relief & Development program will be ongoing through Christmas. We hope to be able to pool our resources to purchase several farm animals and/or other basic health needs that can transform the lives of some of the world’s most needy people. Envelopes for your gift are available with the poster on the bulletin board in the narthex. Any amount will help us reach our goal. If you write a check put “Gifts for Life” on the memo line. Thank you.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 93.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Bob Beaty, Bonnie Camp, Donna Daniel, Dick Donnelly, Tom Fetter Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Anne Gaffney, Tammy Gillig Glen Grate, Hilda Heim, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Larry Link, Arthur & Ruth Longecore, June Lorenzen, Tom Lorenzen, Pat MacWhorter, Don Mefford, Alicia McLimans, Jo McMahan, Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, George Shamp Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Mike Stone, Carolyn Townsend, Tom Townsend, Jim Trueblood, Mark Weigman.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner.