April 2015 - St. Alban`s

the
epistle
APRIL 2015
CONSTANT
CHRIST/
CHANGING
WORLD
New Adult Sunday School
starts April 12
Easter Book Club
begins April 12
Jason Harrod
Concert April 16
FROM THE RECTOR
EASTER EVENTS
Students/Children serve
at Church Under Bridge
FINANCIALS
FROM THE RECTOR
Mixing it up in the world
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St. Alban’s Epistle
APRIL 2015
Table of Contents
From the Rector 2
Holy Week & Easter 3
Spiritual Formation 4-5
Children’s Ministry 6
Newcomers’ Ministry 7
Worship8
Parish Life 9
Music Ministry 10
Parish News 11
Men’s Ministry 11
Student Ministry 12-13
Malawi Update 14
Retreats15
Outreach Ministry 16
Women’s Ministry 16
Financials17
Lay Ministers’ Schedule 18
Calendar19
Cover image: Man with Bible, George
Garrigues, Los Angeles, 1972. Used under Creative Commons license.
’ll never forget it. I was browsing
in a Christian bookstore when I
saw them. Christian breath mints.
Testa-mints. (Get it?)
Some Christians think the
way to live in this broken world
is to create a parallel Christian
universe. Sure, our houses will
look the same as those of our
secular neighbors, and we’ll drive
the same cars, and work similar
jobs. But we’ll Christian-ize the
rest: only listen to Christian music,
wear Christian-branded clothing,
hang so-called Christian art on
our walls, and only patronize
businesses that display a “Jesus
fish” (called an icthys) in their
logo.
Such a withdrawal is based
on two misguided beliefs. First,
an un-Christian fear of the “wild
world,” full of “a lot of bad” (Cat
Stevens). Yes, there’s evil in the
world—but it’s also in our hearts.
So we can’t completely avoid it.
Plus, Christ always said, “Do not
fear,” then rolled up his sleeves
and mixed it up in the world.
Second, there’s an assumption
that God isn’t working out there
in the secular world. Wrong. It’s
his world. He is aware of (and
intimately involved with) the
musician looking for the right
melody, the actor wrestling with
his lines, the executive weighing
layoffs, the parent struggling with
discipline, the retiree pondering
her next chapter, and the laborer
pouring concrete. It’s God’s world.
They’re his people. Is God “out
there” in the world, working,
watching, getting involved? You
better believe it.
Easter is April 5. We will again
recall Jesus’ rising from the tomb
to bring his resurrection life to
the world. Forty days later, as he
ascends into heaven (Matthew
2
28), Jesus says “I will be with you
always.” Jesus is still here through
the Holy Spirit. Indeed, we are
Christ’s body, in the world, still
rolling up our sleeves and mixing
it up. “In the world but not of it”—
this is the way we are to relate to
our culture (John 15:19 &17:14-16).
This Easter season, there are
lots of opportunities at St. Alban’s
to explore how we, as Christians,
can be in the world with our Lord.
Jeremy and Elisabeth Uecker
will be hosting a dinner group at
their house, where they will read
and discuss Eugene Peterson’s
Christ Plays in Ten Thousand
Places. This wonderful book
explores—with depth, wisdom,
and candor—what it means to
live out our faith. In addition,
our new Adult Sunday School
class, “Constant Christ/Changing
World,” features a diverse array
of top-notch speakers on ways
we can stay rooted in Christ
in the midst of a dizzying,
violent, confusing world. There
are opportunities to serve,
like volunteering for Vacation
Bible Camp or at Cedar Ridge
Elementary. And we’re bringing
NYC singer-songwriter Jason
Harrod for a concert, an example
of an artist who doesn’t diminish
his craft by forcing it into some
hackneyed understanding of the
connection between theology and
music.
The Lord is risen! And he
invites us to join him in the world:
making, meeting, thinking, eating,
playing, serving. Join us!
Love,
HOLY WEEK & EASTER
H O LY W E E K
AT S A I N T A L B A N ’ S
Morning and Evening Prayer
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM, Higgins Chapel
Maundy Thursday: April 2
7:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with Stripping of the Altar
Join us for this moving service as we remember the night our Lord was betrayed and commemorate the
Last Supper. This is the last time we have Communion until Easter. (Nursery available but must RSVP.)
Good Friday: April 3
7:00 PM - Joint service of St. Alban’s, St. Paul’s, and Holy Spirit
Commemorate the solemn day our Lord was crucified. Homilies by the rectors of all three parishes and a
combined choir. Nursery available. At St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 601 Columbus Avenue.
Easter events for children
Great Friday, April 3, Noon to 3:00 PM
at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
School-age children and their parents are invited to this hands-on Holy Week event. We will explore the
story of Holy Week through songs, art, baking, planting and prayer. Contact [email protected]
Stuffing Easter Eggs, 10:00 AM, April 2, Parish Hall
Join us in a fun family fellowship time as we stuff plastic eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt.
Flowering of Cross, Easter Sunday, April 5
Bring flowers from home or use ones provided at church.
Easter Egg Hunt, After worship, April 5
All ages. Refreshments. On the Great Lawn
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Constant Christ/Changing World
New Adult Sunday School Series begins April 12
9:00 AM in the PARISH HALL
What does it mean to live as a Christian today in such a rapidly changing
world? The new Adult Sunday School Series will call upon experts in
several fields to bring us historical, spiritual and cultural context
for this compelling question.
APRIL 12 - CAROL PERRY:
“THE MAKING AND MEANING OF ICONS”
From the Greek word for “image,” icons have traditionally been associated with the Eastern Church
but have in modern times gained acceptance
throughout the West. Higgins Chapel has several
icon reproductions which can be seen at Morning
and Evening Prayer, Monday-Friday.
MAY 10 - AARON ZIMMERMAN:
“THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER”
The Book of Common Prayer has for hundreds
of years been of great significance to Anglicans/
Episcopalians. However, most are not familiar with
its variety and rich content beyond the services of
The Holy Eucharist, Morning and Evening Prayer.
Aaron will lead us through the BCP, and how it
offers many uses for our daily devotions.
APRIL 19, 26 - JERRY CAMPBELL: “BIBLE BASICS”
The Bible is the world’s most widely-distributed
and widely-read book. Christians read it as part of
their spiritual journey/development. Many Episcopalians, however, struggle with a clear understanding of the contents. This class will offer clarity and
opportunity for questions as the Holy Scriptures are
presented in a clear, understandable format.
MAY 17, 24 - CLINT CAPERS:
“ANGLICAN SPIRITUALITY”
Ephesians 4:13 tells us to “grow in maturity in
Christ.” Living out this passage in our Anglican
tradition takes several forms, some very ancient,
which will be explored in the class sessions. St. Alban’s currently has two classes in intentional spirituality and more will be offered when requested.
MAY 3 - PHILIP JENKINS:
“THE MIDDLE EAST AND CHRISTIANITY”
Professor Jenkins is a widely recognized expert
on Middle Eastern events and problems both religious and geopolitical. His presentation will allow
some time for questions. Come early for a seat!
MAY 31 - ROBERT MINER:
“ST. AUGUSTINE FOR OUR TIMES”
Professor Miner is an authority on Augustine
of Hippo, one of the Church’s early but most important theologians. St. Augustine’s writings are
of major importance to our modern understanding
of basic Christian beliefs and how, as disciples of
Christ, we strive to live out the Gospel.
Photo Credit: Jobas. Licensed under Creative Commons.
Rector’s Wednesday Bible Study
Join us in the Rector’s 10:00 AM Wednesday Bible Study in the Music Room.
The study is for all levels of Bible learners, and all are welcome.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
April 8: Conclude study of Genesis
April 15 -May 6: The Book of Ruth
May 13 - June 3: The Book of Jonah
June-August: Summer Break
September 2: Class resumes with the Book of Exodus
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SPIRITUAL FORMATION
New Book Club looks at
Peterson’s recent offering
9:00 AM Sunday
School Classes
Godly Play (ages 4-7): Godly Play
Rooms, Sunday School Building
All are invited to the Castle
Heights home of Jeremy and
Elisabeth Uecker for potluck
dinner and discussion on Sunday evenings, April 12-May 10,
5:30-7:30 PM. Over five weeks,
we will read & discuss Christ
Plays in Ten Thousand Places
by Eugene Peterson. A limited
number of books are available
upon request from the church
office on a first-come, first-served basis; additional
copies may be obtained from any online bookseller. Childcare for all ages will be available at the
church.Please RSVP to the church office (hilary@
stalbanswaco.org) by Monday, April 6, so we know
how many to expect and so that you have enough
time to acquire the book. When signing up, please
also indicate whether or not you would like childcare.
Godly Kids (ages 8-10): “What’s in the
Bible?”, Godly Kids Room, 2nd floor, Outreach Center
Student Ministry (grades 6-12): Student
Ministry Room, 2nd floor, Outreach Center
Adults: “Constant Christ/Changing
World,” Parish Hall (see story at left)
No Sunday School Easter Sunday
The Daily Office
We offer daily Morning and Evening Prayer every
weekday in the Higgins Chapel (entrance in the
corner of the Courtyard) at 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM.
These 20-minute lay-led services feature readings
from the Bible and prayers. All are welcome!
Questions? Contact Jeremy Uecker at uecker22@
gmail.com or 254-214-1096.
Jason Harrod returns for April 16 Concert
J
ason Harrod is an American guitarist and singer who writes and performs bluegrass/folk music. Harrod’s
first album, “Dreams of the Colorblind,”
was released in 1992 with songwriter
Brian Funck, with whom he played
until 1998. The pair released three CDs,
with their first studio CD making it to
number 38 on the CMJ AAA top 40
chart. Harrod began his solo career in
1998 and since then he has released
two albums and has won several bluegrass/folk competitions. He explores his
April 16, 7:00 PM
In the Church
Suggested Donation
$10 for Outreach Fund
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Southern and traditional folk influences
without abandoning the contemporary
folk sound that characterized the Harrod & Funck albums. In April of 2000, Harrod won first
place in the bluegrass category of the
prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting
Contest. Widely respected folksinger
Gillian Welch, a previous contest winner, was among the judges. Less than
a month later, Harrod released his first
solo album, “Living in Skin.” (Evan Cater,
wikipedia)
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Plan for Easter, VBC and a trip to the Mayborn
S
unday, April 5, Easter morning, we’ll have an Easter Egg
Hunt after the 10:00 AM service
in the Great Lawn behind the
Parish Hall by the parking lot
(where it was last year). Don’t
forget to bring your baskets!
We also will be flowering the
cross for Easter Sunday. If you have pretty spring
flowers in your yard, bring them with you. Otherwise, flowers will be provided.
Rain Date for
Museum Visit April 11
Mark your calendars for our trip to the Mayborn Museum to see the Ms. Frizzle exhibit.
Meet in front of the museum at 10:00 AM
and be ready to have a great time! Invite a
friend to join you!
D
iscover His plan! Discover His purpose! In Camp Discovery, VBS, your children will
learn that Jesus works in and through us. They’ll look into the Bible and explore five
TREE-mendous Bible accounts where God works in His people to save them and through His
people to serve. Jesus saves us, gives us faith, courage, and wisdom to serve Him and share
His Good News with our neighbors and friends.
Join us at St. Alban’s for VBS 9:00 AM to 12 Noon, June 15-19. For children from 3 years
old up to 5th grade. Register online, fill out a form at the church office, or contact Jole Cromwell at [email protected] or at (254) 752-1773.
Volunteers Needed!
We will need volunteers to help us give our children a GREAT VBS! We also need several
items to use as props or for activities. They include: magazines, tents, sleeping bags, lanterns,
stuffed forest animals, canteens, kayaks, paddle boats, and tree stumps—yes, tree stumps.
CAMP SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, ON THE GREAT LAWN
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NEWCOMERS MINISTRY
ST. ALBAN’S
NEWCOMERS’
PARTY
101
New Members/Confirmation
Class Offered April 15 & 22
This class is for those who:
• want to join St. Alban’s
• want to be Confirmed (grade 8 and up)
• want to learn more about St. Alban’s, the Epis-
copal Church, and the Christian Faith.
Join us Wednesdays, 6:00 to 8:00 PM, April 15 and
22 in the Parish Hall. Dinner and childcare will be
provided. Call the church office to register or email
[email protected].
CONFIRMATION: Confirmation (or, for those who
were confirmed in another denomination, Reception) into the Episcopal Church will be offered at a
special service with Bishop Dena Harrison at 5:00
PM on Sunday, June 14.
May 7
7:00 to 8:30 PM
If you are new (or new-ish) to the church
over the last six months, Aaron and Andrea Zimmerman invite you to a
Newcomers’ Party on Thursday, May 7,
7:00 to 8:30 PM. This casual, fun event
will give you a chance to meet both new
and long-time members of the parish
and allow us to welcome you to
St. Alban’s. Call the church office to
RSVP or for directions: (254) 752-1773.
HE IS RISEN!
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ST. ALBAN’S WORSHIP
Please Pray For ...
Martha Appell
Alayne Ballantine
Jeanette Barkett
Curtis Butcher
Linnie Donnelly
Foy du Bois
Almuth Ewing
Sunday Scripture Readings
Phyllis Ewing
April 5
April 19
Tony Henson
Easter Sunday
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Corinthians 15:1-11
John 20:1-18
Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 3:12-19
Psalm 4
1 John 3:1-7
Luke 24:36b-48
Kenneth Scattergood
April 12
April 26
Joshua Taylor
Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:32-35
Psalm 133
1 John 1:1-2:2
John 20:19-31
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
1 John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18
Emery Inwinkelreid
Nancy Martin
Beverly Mayfield
Garry Miller
Brad Thomas
Carol Wenzel
Pat Wortman
The Daily Office
Higgins Chapel, M-F
Morning Prayer at 7:00 AM
Evening Prayer at 5:30 PM
WATCH
AND
WAIT
Remember the Prayer Vigil
Good Friday, beginning at 9:00 PM
Spend an hour in contemplation and prayer.
Sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
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PARISH LIFE
Happy Birthday
Ronald Fadal
Loren Hardie
Jamie Hughes
Tim McMahon
Tommy Bundrant
Daria Moore
Rebecca Srygley
Paul Stringer
Martha Bancroft
Robbie Moore
Brenda Cornell
Christine Steffy
Annie Mae Smith
Langston Wade
Brooks Williams
Craig Collins
Jennifer Whiteley
Jensen Escobedo
Atalie McCarthy
Bonnie Sneed
Caren Hollis
Alan Jones
Steve Reilly
Lynn Wisely
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04/03
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04/06
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04/08
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04/09
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04/10
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04/10
04/12
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Beverly Snider
Hannah Blount
Rhett Cromwell
Beth Richards Van Es
Todd Heller
Athan Zimmerman
I. V. Garrett
Di Word
Stephanie Gleaves
Ashley Escobedo
Jeremy Uecker
Susan Calhoun
Dinka Poehl
Nicholas Atkins
Ross Hughes
Sydney McCarthy
Meredith Roberts
Debbie Boyd
Paula Campbell
Rebecca Rusek
Luther Brunson, Jr.
Audrey Currin
Stephanie Pieper
David Tekell
APRIL ALTAR FLOWERS
04/13
04/14
04/14
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04/17
04/18
04/19
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04/21
04/23
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04/26
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04/28
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04/30
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Blake & Chrissy
Browder
Kurt Hulett & Jennings
Sheffied, with children
Kael and Gaige Hulett
Aleah Nichols
Finley & Emily
Edwards, with
Abigail, 5, and
Anderson, 2
David & Cheryl
Schroeder
Bob & Florence
Scattergood
(Photos not available)
April 12 - To the honor and glory
of God and in thanksgiving for our
family by the Stringer family.
April 19 - To the honor and glory of
God and in loving memory of Jackie
Herty by Chuck Herty and family.
April 26 - To the honor and glory of
God and in loving memory of Billy
and Doris Martin by Brenda, Kyle &
Courtney Eastland and Debora and
Casey Allen.
If you would like to donate flowers
in memory or honor of a loved one,
please contact Beth Sartwelle at
(254) 644-9200.
ANNIVERSARIES
John and Emily Tanner
04/06
Howard & Mary Ann
Thompson
04/11
Bob and Betty Gianella
04/17
Sylvia & John Harrington
04/19
Joe and Freddie Bozarth III 04/20
Jim and Loren Hardie
04/20
Mike and Debby Kelley
04/20
Steve and Janet McClain
04/22
John and Laura Burton
04/25
Ronald and Mary Fadal
04/25
Seth and Sherri Morris
04/26
John and Joy Allovio
04/29
BEREAVEMENTS
Joyce O. Gifford
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MUSIC MINISTRY
From the Choir Director
GETTING
TO KNOW:
Howard L. Thompson
A
Sylvia Harrington
I
love singing with the St. Alban’s choir and am delighted that they let me! I’m not a trained singer by
any means. It often takes me some hard thinking to
learn the alto part, and I have been known to turn to
YouTube played on “repeat” to learn a piece. Everything I know about singing, I have learned from
eavesdropping on my daughter Emily’s voice lessons
or from choir directors. I have sung in other church
choirs for about 15 years and the highlight of my choir
experience was a very moving trip to El Salvador
singing Carlos Colon’s Requiem for Rufina Amaya.
I grew up in Los Angeles and attended UCLA
before moving to Texas. I retired from my career as a
graphic designer last year, and I have been enjoying
baking and gardening. The fiber arts—spinning, knitting and weaving—are my favorite evening activities.
My husband, John, and I joined St. Alban’s a couple of
years ago after attending Christmas Eve services “for
the music” several years in a row. My favorite music to
listen to is indie rock, but at church I much prefer traditional music. It helps me to really feel worshipful. It
is one of my goals to never sing “Shine, Jesus, Shine”
again.
s we pass from Lent to Easter, we return to
the more joyful music of the season. Our
service music returns to the “normal” settings, we
sing “Alleluia” again, and sing more upbeat and
positive texts in the anthems.
That said, I hope you have enjoyed hearing
the movements from the Requiem by Fauré
during the past six weeks. Even though we have
sung it in the original Latin, I hope you have read
the translations in the service leaflet. We now will
return to singing in English!
Even though we will be winding down our
rehearsals in May for the summer, we always
invite new members to join our number. If you
enjoy singing good music and love the rehearsal
experience, then please consider joining with us.
Happy Easter!
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
Music Room
JOIN US!
When you sing, you pray twice
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PARISH NEWS
Our Ministries Need You!
First Wednesday Lunch April 1
As the most powerful and poignant
week of the church
year approaches,
one thing is thrown
into sharp relief: St.
Alban’s needs you!
All of you who make
up our core of volunteers for our many ministries work tirelessly, sometimes behind the scenes, sometimes right out in the
open, to make our parish’s events and services run
smoothly.
The ranks have gotten a bit thin, however, and
each ministry is seeking volunteers. If you’ve ever
had an interest in serving the Children’s Ministry,
serving the Holy Eucharist or reading during services, joining the Usher Team, or had any questions
about any of our many ministries, please speak up!
Contact Rebekah Hughes at (254) 644-0913 or
[email protected] and she will put you in
touch with the ministry leader of your choice.
Thank you for helping our parish to proclaim to all, in word and deed, the grace
of God in Jesus Christ. Your time and talents are invaluable and very appreciated.
The First Wednesday Lunch will be 11:30
AM, April 1, in the Parish Hall, with food by Patti’s Kitchen. Please RSVP to the church office if
you can, but drop-ins also are welcome. Or, come
to the 10:00 AM Bible Study and stay for lunch.
MEN’S MINISTRY
Men’s Bible & Breakfast Thursdays 7:30 AM
THANKS TO ALL THOSE
WHO HELPED AT ST. ALBAN’S
WORK DAY MARCH 14!
Join us on Thursdays at 7:30 AM for
our weekly Bible &
Breakfast group in
the Parish Hall. We
will dismiss by 8:15
AM. All men are welcome! We are currently studying the life and teachings of Jesus in the Gospel of
Matthew.
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STUDENT MINISTRY
Outreach Weekend meaningful, instructive
Students volunteer at several sites around Waco
S
tudents from St. Alban’s and Church Holy Spirit
Episcopal Church came together for Outreach
Weekend in March. It was an opportunity for them to
learn how to better love and care for people in their
community. Students had the opportunity to volunteer with Mission Waco, the World Hunger Relief
Farm, and Stillwell Retirement Center.
The weekend ended as parents and siblings
joined our group to attend Church Under the Bridge.
This was a great way to educate and empower our
students as we introduced them to new ways to
serve and get involved with different organizations in
Waco. UPCOMING
Helping with Easter Egg Hunt April 5
Art on Elm Street, 11:00 AM, April 11
This is a special event that features local musicians,
artists, and food vendors. All are welcome to
celebrate the creative opportunities that make
our community so unique!
Dana Burton (above) cleaning the kitchen at Mission Waco’s Center for Children, The Rock. (Below)
Students receive instructions for how to pull the
“top crop” from one of the World Hunger Relief
Farm fields and move it to compost piles.
Serve Food at Church Under Bridge
St. Alban’s Youth and Children’s Ministries
(and parents) will serve lunch April 26.
#WEEKLY
We are studying James at MIDWEEK, Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Psalms
during SUNDAY SCHOOL at 9:00 AM. Our hope
is that through these lessons we will be able to
relate and apply what God teaches us in the Bible
to our own lives. We want to support students in
their faith by encouraging a healthy, honest, and
personal relationship with Christ All events in
Student Ministry Room, 2nd fl., Outreach Center.
Contact Student Ministry Director Grace Brown at
[email protected]
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STUDENT MINISTRY
Students and parents join in the worship service at Church Under the Bridge to complete Outreach Weekend.
McWhirter Scholarship Applications
St. Alban’s awards scholarships in the amount of $1,000 for a limit of $5,000 (5 years) to
eligible candidates. Eligibility is defined as follows:
(1) One or more parents must be a confirmed member and active in the life of
St. Alban’s.
(2) The student must be a confirmed member and active in the life of St. Alban’s.
(3) The applicant must submit the scholarship application (available in church office)
Applications will be available on Monday, May 4, in the church office and are due no later
than Friday, May 29 at 4:30 PM to the St. Alban’s church office. Notification will be mailed
to all applicants by Monday, June 29.
What a wonderful gift to our young adult members of St. Alban’s!
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MALAWI UPDATE
Flooding in Malawi ‘Considerable’
Danley reports after
March trip
P
atrick Danley traveled to Malawi in March on
mistic religion. Nonetheless, the growth of All Saints
behalf of St. Alban’s and the Diocese of Texas to
is a testament of the parish’s ability to successfully
meet with leaders of All Saints and the Diocese of
evangelize and meet the needs of the surrounding
Southern Malawi. He reports that though the heavy
community.
rains and flood waters are receding, the damage to
Fr. Kaminga and the executive committee comSouthern Malawi is considerable. From All Saints, 172
municated their short-term and long-term needs
people are missing and 104 people are confirmed
and goals. Short-term, Fr. Kaminga requested a cell
dead. Crops have been destroyed, houses and livephone with Internet capabilities to facilitate commustock have been swept away, schools and at least
nication within the Diocese of Southern Malawi and
seven of the Diocese’s churchto St. Alban’s. He also requestes have been severely damed money to repair his motorThe growth of All Saints
aged. The current estimate
cycle. As these requests aid in
is a testament of the parish’s our continued partnership and
indicates that 42,962 houseability to successfully
holds and 200,296 people
the increasing expansion of All
have been affected.
evangelize and meet needs. Saints, Danley, on behalf of St.
Danley met with Fr. LuAlban’s, purchased the phone
cious Kaminga, the new rector of All Saints. Since
for Fr. Kaminga and recommended to Fr. ZimmerDanley’s last visit in 2012, All Saints has grown by
man to offer to pay for the repairs to Fr. Kaminga’s
two additional outstations for a total of All Saints
motorcycle. Fr. Zimmerman agreed.
and six outstations. Since his installment, Fr. Kam
At least 25 people were injured and 140 houseinga has met his monthly payments to the Diocese
holds (980 people) were displaced due to the
of Southern Malawi—a momentous milestone in that
floods. In addition, one outpost church was damit is the first time in the history of the parish that
aged. All Saints is requesting seeds, fertilizer, and
All Saints has been able to do that. While All Saints
water purification tablets to assist the affected peocontinues to thrive, Fr. Kaminga and the parish still
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RETREATS
Malawi
Pennies for Malawi Pals
(Continued)
We are still collecting pennies for the children in Nambiti,
Malawi. That region was hit by a
devastating flood several weeks
ago and our sister parish there
has many needs. Penny jars will
be placed in the Godly Play,
Godly Kids and the Youth Ministry rooms. Let’s
continue to help out our sister parish.
ple. Our Shrove Tuesday/Ash Wednesday receipts
will go for this purpose.
In the long term, All Saints seeks to expand their
apiary with the addition of hives. They also are interested in developing either a poultry or pig project to
generate income and provide a local source of protein. Depending on their final selection and proposal, we will support this project with funds from the
Mission Market.
Given the state of the situation, we will postpone
any mission trips to next summer. If you have questions, please ask Mission Committee members: Pat
Danley, Tracey Kelly, Jeff Tanner, or Samantha Vo.
Camp Allen
Retreats
Fishers of Women
April 10-11
Ladies, get your rods ready for an overnight
fly-fishing retreat! In addition to hours of
fly-fishing on beautiful Lake Coffield, the retreat will include sessions on fly tying, Texas fly
fishing, fly casting, and spiritual programming.
Fisherwomen of all skill levels are welcome.
The Adventure:
A Parent/Teen Challenge Retreat
April 10-12
Take teamwork to new heights at Camp Allen’s
Challenge Course weekend designed specifically for parent/teen (ages 13-19) pairs. Experience
the low and high Challenge Course as well as
the new Adventure Summit Course, with its
480-foot dual zip line and 10-element circuit.
Summer Camps
It’s not too early to register! Get all the details
online.
www.CampAllen.org
for more information
and to register
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OUTREACH MINISTRY
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Volunteers Needed at Cedar Ridge
We’re having a picnic!
Cedar Ridge Elementary is seeking volunteers to help
children one-on-one with a variety of subjects.
For more information, call the school at (254)
756-1241. Or you may contact St. Alban’s member
Nancy Merkh at [email protected] (Nancy is
a teacher at Cedar Ridge) or Cedar Ridge/St. Alban’s
liaison, Gail Baird, at [email protected].
The Women’s Lunch will be
Outreach Center: Yoga Classes
Join us for yoga Mondays and Wednesdays from
noon to 1:15 PM in Mahan Commons. Mondays, with
Cindy McAtee, focuses on safely and gently building
strength, stamina, and flexibility. Visit Cindy’s website
at http://youryogapath.com.
Wednesdays, with Mari Howlett, focuses on
breathing exercises, stretches, strength, balance, and
mobility. Visit [email protected].
All ages and experience levels are welcome, $5 for
each session. No prior registration required. Enter
through the alley doors (the red doors off the St.
Alban’s parking lot, behind the Parish Hall).
from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM April
16 at the Northern Gateway
Playground in Cameron Park.
Bring a picnic lunch, perhaps something yummy from nearby food trucks.
And bring your children! We can play on the playground and enjoy what should be a bumper crop
of Texas wildflowers! For more information, contact
Elisabeth Uecker at [email protected].
Daughters of King News
Monthly Meeting: There is no meeting in April
because of Easter. Next meeting will be May 3 at
1:00 PM in the library of the Holy Spirit Episcopal
Church, 1624 Wooded Acres. All women are welcome.
Quiet Day: We will observe Quiet Day March 28
from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Holy Spirit Episcopal
Church.
Garage Sale: DOK will host a garage sale from
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM April 11 at Holy Spirit. Donations can be dropped at the Parish Hall April 9-10.
Operation Christmas Child: We are collecting
clothing items such as hats, socks, T-shirts, flipflops, Jelly shoes, and underwear The collection
basket is in Parish Hall. If you have questions, con-
April 16 ECW Meeting
The ECW will meet at 10:00 AM April 16 in the
music room with guest speaker Rev. Aaron Zimmerman. It is always informative and enjoyable to hear
from our rector so we hope to see you then!
Help for addictions
ECW May Musicale May 21
Meetings for a variety of 12-step programs are
held at the church throughout the week. Check the
Calendar on page 15 of this newsletter for days and
times.
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Save the date to enjoy our concert, featuring
some of St. Alban’s talented musicians. We’ll meet
at 10:00 AM May 21. June Shipper and Doris and
Dan Scott will perform.
The concert will be followed by lunch in the Parish Hall where we will be joined by ECW members
from St. Paul’s and Holy Spirit Episcopal churches.
Please RSVP by May 18 to hilary@stalbanswaco.
org or by calling the church office at 752-1773.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Financial Snapshot: 2015
Update on St. Alban’s Debt
Air Conditioning Loan
Originated in 2013 in the amount of $127,430. Being
paid back by the St. Alban’s Endowment Fund.
Loan Balance
$98,315.00
Annual
Budget
Income
618,319
141,390
110,901
Expense
618,319
91,511
85,654
49,879
25,247
Year-to-DateYear-to-Date
Budget
Actual
Surplus (Deficit) 0.00
As of February 27, 2015
Giving With Joy:
Stewardship 2015
Total Annual Pledged$488,539
Received Pledges Year-to-Date*
98,622
For month ending Feb. 27:
Pledges Budgeted:
Pledges Received:
Assets
Operating Account
Memorial Fund
Endowment Fund
Organ Renovation
$ 43,316
11,234
668,400
32,294
Total Assets
Total Liabilities (A/C Loan)
$724,167
(98,315)
Excess of Fund Balance over Liabilities
40, 711
24,541
656,929
As of February 27, 2015
*Includes 2015 pledges paid in December 2014.
Thank you for your giving towards 2015
Stewardship and your 2015 Pledge!
Stewardship Numbers 2015
Total Annual Pledged$378,930
(as of October 22, 2014)
Please remember to stay current on your pledge.
For questions about ACH payments, planned giving,
Endowment Fund, stock gifts, or your pledge, contact
New Pledges:
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Increase:32
Decrease:
5
Same:52
Total Pledges:94
Business Manager Karen Tanner
at [email protected].
ST. ALBAN’S HAS BEEN BLESSED WITH THESE GIFTS:
Endowment Fund
Organ Fund
In Memory of Joyce Gifford
Margie Allen
In Memory of Liby Wortman
Pat Wortman
Memorial Fund
In Memory of Joyce Gifford
Dale & Caren Hollis
In Memory of Meg Oates Smith
Preston & Betty Kyle Moore
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Rebekah Hughes
Jerry Campbell
Rebekah Hughes
Jerry Campbell
John Burton
Guy Cox
Mike Davidson
Kathy Davidson
Brandon Butler
Dana Burton
Kate Burton
Bob Frahm
Allan Dinsmore
Jeff Ward
Pat Atkins
Kurt Hulett
Lector
Intercessor
Altar Guild
Ushers
Torchbearers
Crucifer
Eucharistic Visitors
Paula Campbell
Maurice Hunt
Pam Hunt
Beth Richards
Lisa Wright
Erin Skelton & Rebecca Hartberg
Nick Atkins
Karlson Smith
Abigail Zimmerman
Jerry Campbell
Paula Campbell
Bill Aston
Jeff Raimondo
Tommy Bundrant
John Merkh &Terry Randall-Wong
Debbie McMahon
Erin Skelton
Regina Easley-Young (Lector)
Korey Wright (Minister)
Chris Peiper
Pat Atkins
Erin Skelton
Pat Atkins
Tom Smith
Doug Smith
12-Apr
Andy Wisely
Lynn Wisely
Andy Wisely
Lynn Wisely
Stewart Kelly
Tim McMahon
Lucy Murphy
Connie Murphy
Shannon Sneed
Ragan Kelly
Jackson Kelly
Keith Poehl
John Burton
Ron Fadal
Philip Price
Charles Branch
Glenda Branch
Diana Whitely
Jennifer Whitely
JoAnn Stringer
Carol Melis
Rebecca Hartberg
Sue Parrigin
Foy du Bois
Cathy Ratcliff
Andy Wisely
Sue Parrigin
19-Apr
Schedule is available online at http://www.stalbanswaco.org/volunteers or from
our home page. Go to Worship>Lay Minister Schedule
Jacqueline Frahm
Bob Frahm
Jole Cromwell
Sara Teichelmann
Kenn Harding
Candace Banning
Korey Wright
7:30 AM Minister
Eucharistic
Ministers
John Wood
Jim & Beth Sartwelle
VPOW
SWaT Team
5-Apr
APRIL 2015 WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Peggy Aston
Jeanie Hinshaw
Ric Peavy
Kathy Davidson
Mike Davidson
Heidi Buchanan
Jim Sartwelle
Kenn Harding
Jim Sartwelle
Kenn Harding
Brenda Cornell
David Tekell
Tim McMahon
Angela Tekell
Stephanie Stringer
JD Sartwelle
Rachel Stringer
Doug Smith
Ric Peavy
Bennie Buchanan
Jay Hernandez
Dean Riley
Korey Wright
Mary Fadal
Heidi Buchanan
26-Apr
PLEASE NOTE: DEADLINE FOR THE EPISTLE IS THE 15TH OF THE PRECEDING MONTH.
Send text and photos to [email protected] and copy email to [email protected]. Thank you!
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St. Alban’s Staff
St. Alban’s Vestry
The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman, Rector
[email protected]
David Tekell, Senior Warden
John L. Wood, Junior Warden
Grace Brown, Youth Minister
[email protected]
A Parish of the Diocese of Texas
Jole R. Cromwell, Coordinator of Children’s
Ministry & Parish Life
[email protected]
IX Bishop of Texas
The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle
The Rt. Rev. Jeff Fisher
Hilary Gardner, Parish Administrator
[email protected]
Bishop Suffragan
The Rt. Rev. Dena A. Harrison
David Gilbreath, Organist
Bishop Suffragan
Rebekah Hughes, Newcomer Ministry
[email protected]
Howard L. Thompson, Choirmaster
[email protected]
Mary Ann Thompson, Carillonneur
Rebecca Hartberg
Liaison for Christian Formation
Carol Melis
Liaison for Pastoral Care
Sue Parrigin
Liaison for Parish Life
Elaine Karban, Outreach Center Coordinator
[email protected]
Gabino Sanchez, Sexton
Mary Fadal
Liaison for Stewardship
Debbie McMahon
Liaison for Youth Ministry
Vicki Kabat, Communications Coordinator
[email protected]
Karen Tanner, Business Manager
[email protected]
Pat Danley, Clerk
Liaison for Outreach & Mission
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are One Church
within the Anglican Communion and The
Episcopal Church. All are sought and embraced
in worship, mission and ministry in a spirit of
mutual love and respect.
And here at St. Alban’s, we carry out the above
Diocesan Vision by
Paul Thorp
Liaison for Newcomers
Bart Townsend
Liaison for Adult Programs
Andrew Wisely
Liaison for Worship
Jeremy Uecker
Liaison for Children’s Ministry
proclaiming to all, through word and deed, the grace of God in Jesus Christ.
St. Alban’s Sunday Worship
7:30 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I
• 9:00 AM Sunday School
•
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II