News - Saint Alban's Episcopal Church

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, June 22 at 7:00pm 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.

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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

1. Increase membership 12% per year.

2. Raise avg. ind. attendance level by 50%.

3. Be financially independent by 12/31/2010

4. Every Parishioner’s Christian Ed. needs are met.

1st Responsibility Church Growth/Development

Related skills (From Ministry Skill / Experience manual):

1. Church Growth/Development 4. New Member Incorporation

2. Church Growth Expertise 5. Parish Program Development

3. Family Ministry 6. Reversing Decline

2nd Responsibility Using the Bible to Preach on Daily Living

Related skills

1. Preach Contemporary Issues Sermons 4. Theological Preaching

2. Preach Daily Living Sermons 5.

3. Preach Lectionary Based Sermons 6.

3rd Responsibility: Become 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 Design & Development 4. Children’s Ministry

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.

The Order of the Daughters of the King

We as Daughters of the King at St. Alban’s affirm our love for Jesus and, through this love, pray for our parish and those in need. As we meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month our minds come together and look to our Lord for His guidance to fulfill our vows andsustain our commitment as “nurturing women, accepting all peoples,bridging differences, and cherishing traditions.”

If you have a desire to reflect God’s love and reach out through prayerand service to spread His Kingdom, please, come join us!

For His Sake, Virginia Webb, Gwen Moore, Jan Groom, Susan Grande

There is an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at St. Alban’s on Saturdays from 5pm – 6pm. It meets upstairs at 315 6th Street. This is a new group that is in addition to the group that meets across the street at First Christian Church at 7:30 pm, Mondays and Thursdays.
Please tell any and all appropriate friends/family/neighbors about the new group if you have a chance. Any questions, please ask Fr. Rex or Mike Henritze. Thanks.

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES JUNE 2007

Meals on Wheels of

Weld County is in DESPERATE need of volunteers to deliver meals in the Windsor area. If interested, please contact Mary Margaret Cox at 353-9738 (Greeley)

Windsor Food Pantry:

A collection basket is at the front of St. Alban’s Sanctuary. Please see a current list of items needed on page 6 of the newsletter.

Windsor Clothing Bank:

Hosted by the United Methodist Church at 5th & Walnut. Hours of operation are 9 am - 12 noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays when staffed with volunteers. A sign is out front when it’s open.

Colorado Haiti Project

Many congregations throughout the diocese have agreed to participate in the capital campaign. The ways in which the will participate varies from church to church, depending on the parish’s resources and other obligations.

Among the ways a church may choose to participate in the campaign are:

1. Educate your church members about the situation in Haiti and the cork of the CHP by inviting a mission trip participant to speak to your congregation about their experiences in Haiti.

2. Identify a church representative to be a bridge person between your congregation and the campaign.

3. Make a pledge to this campaign to demonstrate 100% diocesan support of the campaign.

If you have any further questions about this project please see Deacon Janice or Fr. Rex.