New Beginnings Class
New Beginnings provide an introduction to St. Alban’s for those new to the church. Will be held once every quarter, these classes are posted on the website and in church bulletins three weeks in advance. An overview of St. Alban’s that includes the vision, mission, our distinctiveness and beliefs is presented. Also available is information regarding church programming and ministry opportunities. Childcare for infants through first grade is provided. Please email fatherrex@live.com the church office for more information.
The next New Beginnings class is scheduled for Monday, December 6 at 6:30pm in parish hall. Please sign up at the activities table in the parish hall during weekend worship services or call the church office 686-9658 to register. Childcare is available for Birth-3rd grades.
Cursillo News
The next Cursillo will be announced after the first of the year.
To learn more about Cursillo or to get an application – please contact Jan Steele or Fr. Rex.
on May 19-22, 2011 at Powderhorn Resort in Mesa, Colorado. September 15-18, 2011 at the Easter Seals camp near Georgetown, Colorado. Tithes & Offerings
What truth of God's Word it is — that both the gift and the giver share an equal role. A cheerful heart with the anticipation of the sense of blessing work together creating the offering that God most rewards. We have come to recognize the great joy of presenting both our lives and our resources as Kingdom gifts and the return is miracle story after miracle story. It's not about the amount. It's the passion of knowing that God alone opens each and every opportunity of plenty. It's all His anyway. And because of the Heavenly promise that encompasses the tithe and offering, as a church, we step out boldly in faith that each gift is directly from the hand of the Lord. It is our confidence that what we do is all about the One who has ordained our ministry.
We pray that the faithfulness of the Lord will be your inspiration in your dreams and plans as He multiplies all that you do for Him.
Shepherding
St. Alban’s Shepherding Committee, consisting of Susan Grande and Janice Windsor have been busy connecting newcomers with parishioners whom we feel have some things in common with each other. You probably have been contacted. We welcome any feedback; recommendations and especially time of anyone that may be interested, or feel they would enjoy making social contact with newcomers. Eventually “shepherds” may help the newcomers understand our mission to welcome and disciple each other.
St. Alban’s Goals for 2012
See the Business tab for a glimse of our future growth goals
1. Increase membership by 10%
2. Maintain average Sunday attendence of 85%
3. Be financially independent
4. Maintain Adult, Child, and young adult education
5. Constantly strive to raise the level and quality of our music.
6. Deepen our spiritual walk
1st Responsibility Church Growth/Development
Related skills (From Ministry Skill / Experience manual):
1. Church Growth/Development 2. New Member Incorporation
3. Parish Program Development 4. Develop Family Ministry
2nd Responsibility Using the Bible to Preach on Daily Living
Related skills
1. Preach The Gospel for today Sermons 4. Theological Preaching
2. Preach Daily Living Sermons
3. Preach Lectionary Based Sermons .
3rd Responsibility: Remain Financially Independent
Related skills (From Ministry Skill /
1. Parish Evangelism Leader 4. Empowering Congregation for Evangelism
2. Stewardship Education 5. Teach Ministry of Baptized
3. New Member Incorporation 6. Community Involvement
4th ResponsibilityDesign Christian Education Programs for all age groups
Related skills
1. Adult Program (Study the Gospel and related materials) 4. Children’s Ministry (Faith Weavers)
2. Christian Education Curriculum Development 5. Theological Education
3. Young Adults and Youth Programs 6. Catechist and Baptismal Preparation
Safeway and King Soopers Gift Cards
I’ll keep talking about them – everyone is welcome to buy gift cards through St. Alban’s. Friends, neighbors, yourself, everyone! Proceeds go to our Building Fund Repayment program. Minimum card purchase is $2.50, maximum is $500. There is a minimum of $200 required for a total group order. Both stores accept the cards at their gas pumps but you must pay at the kiosk for Safeway. You can order cards on ANY Sunday and I will have them to you by the following Sunday, if not sooner. Please place your check in the offering plate and mark the Memo Line – Safeway or King Soopers. Orders are NOT tax deductible nor are they considered contributions to St. Alban’s. If you go grocery shopping or fill up your car at either store, please consider buying gift cards and help support St. Alban’s Building Fund! Thanks, Lainie, 412-9389,
LIFE DISCERNMENT
If you are in need of a Christian, caring, listening ear and prayer to help with direction in your life, see Janice Windsor for suggestions and referral.
St. Alban's has three certified Spiritual Directors and/or a group trained to listen with you as you seek God's voice in your life.
WINSOR FOOD PANTRY
Brenda Heckman, Pantry overseer, has notified to Sheila that they are running out of supplies and are in need of :
- Can soup
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta
- Can Meat
- Can Milk
- Can Fruit
- Sugar
- Juice
- Crackers
- Cereals
- Deodorant
Brenda says they have helped more people in the last months. Our donations go to the Windsor Food Pantry located at Faith United Church of Christ.
