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The Messenger
The Weekly E-Newsletter of St. Alban's Episcopal Church March 21, 2019
In Our Prayers
Please pray for:
Edwina Johnson (cancer); Eddie Farmer; Don Lester (cancer); Mary Jane (vision); Karen McGraw
(cancer); Dean (cancer) and his wife, Mary Ann; Janet Morris (cancer); Ashley R. (Youth Suffering
from Depression/Anxiety); Angela (Fractured Back); Fred Barwise (Cancer); Bill (Heart Condition)
and Kay Hannay; Family of Desmond Pompey; Family of Marjorie Hyatt; Family & Friends of
Vincent McCarron; Ryleigh Corcoran; Marian & Jim Sweeney
Please pray for our Vestry and Clergy:
Stan Brassie; Bob Emmons; Marvin Gray; Chick Krautler; June Reid; Nicole Richards; Riley
Tucker and Rev. Pat Merchant
St. Alban's Intercessory Prayer Group-
Every Tuesday morning at 11 a.m., you are
invited to join in and pray for the needs of
your love ones, people of the community, our
church, our nation and the world. The prayer
session normally concludes by 11:30.
If you wish for us to pray for someone or
something special, please fill out a prayer card,
which are located in the pew racks in the
sanctuary. You can place it in the offering plate,
give it to an usher or leave it in the church office
daily between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Bible Readings
Readings for this Week: Readings for Next Week:
Exodus 3:1-15 Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm 63:1-8 Psalm 32
I Corinthians 10:1-13 II Corinthians 5:16-21
Luke 13:1-9 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Pat's Perspective
Dearly Beloved,
We had a very informative evening with attorney Sam Roberson on Tuesday, as he educated
us about wills, power of attorney and other documents regarding aging. Sam was
extremely educational and helpful with his careful answers to our many questions.
This coming Tuesday, March 26, our speaker is Sara Carson, a lady that has worked with the
Atlanta Alzheimer's Association for over 10 years. She will entertain questions about the this
disease and Dementia. Hope everyone will have the opportunity to attend.
Please make every effort to be at church this Sunday for an official St. Alban's Welcome to
Dylan Walker. Dylan has been hired as our Children's and Youth Director. I hope all families
with Children and Youth will be present to support him. Dylan has been present for a few weeks
and we are blessed that he will lead these most important Christian educational programs.
Spring has officially arrived and the beauty of the flowers and trees is all around us. I truly hope
the light and beauty of world bring you joy this week.
Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins!
Lovepat
Youth News
2019 Sunday School for children and teenagers is now underway.
Children's Sunday School begins at 9:30 before Sunday morning worship service. The children will join
the congregation during the Peace for the remainder of Eucharist.
The teens will gather immediately following the worship service during adult coffee hour.
Any questions regarding the new youth programs, please contact Dylan Walker at 706-968-
7346 ordwalk1459@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events at St. Alban's
March 26 - Lenten Supper and Program - 6:00 pm
April 2 - Lenten Supper and Program - 6:00 pm
April 9 - Lenten Supper and Program - 6:00 pm
April 21 - Easter Egg Hunt - 11:15 am
"Celebrations"
Happy Birthdays!
March 28 - Judy Terry
March 30 - Ashton Sexton
"Announcements"
Lenten Supper and Program
Every Tuesday Evening during Lent
March 12 through April 9 at 6:00 pm
Join us every Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm during Lent for a soup and sandwich supper and a very
informative program. We will have an unique quest speaker each week as the series will focus on
"Godly Aging".
We had a very nice and informative evening last Tuesday with Sam Roberson, an attorney from the
Atkinson Ferguson Law Firm. Thank you to Virginia Flanigan, Marty Atkinson, Vida Broach, and Kathleen
DeMarco for the wonderful supper! Thanks to all who attended.
March 26- Sara Carson, Medical Social Worker, member of the Alzheimer's Disease Association.
Sara will address Dementia and Alzheimer's Diseases.
April 2- Maury Adcock, Edward Jones Investments. Maury will discuss how to make your money
last through retirement.
April 9- Rev. Pat Merchant, Rector of St. Alban's. Discussion of wishes and preparation of your
funeral and reflections on dying and death.
Please volunteer to help provide the soup and sandwiches for one of the evenings by signing up on the
sheet located on the round table in the Narthex.
Congratulations! Congratulations to Bob Hay on the birth of his 10th grandchild! Molly June Santos
was born March 19th (7 lbs. 15 oz). The proud parents are Jessica and Michael Santos.
Vestry Meeting - The next Vestry Meeting is Sunday, April 7, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will take place
in the conference room and is open to anyone who would like to attend and observe. If you would like to
address the Vestry, please contact Riley Tucker, Bob Emmons, or Rev. Pat.
Community
Mid-Week
Lenten
Worship and
LunchThis year's Monroe Mid-Week Lenten Worship and Lunch schedule is as follows:
March 27th- First United Methodist Church, Monroe, GA
April 3rd- The Praise Center, Monroe, GA
April 10th- First Baptist Church, Monroe, GA
All services begin at 12 noon with complimentary lunch to follow. Please make plans to attend and support
Monroe Area Ministerial Association which provides a multitude of benefits to F.I.S.H.
The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday - April 14 - 10:00 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Service - April 18 - 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday Service - April 19 - 7:00 p.m.
The Resurrection of Our Lord: Easter Sunday - April 21 - 10:00 a.m.
Anyone desiring to make a contribution
toward Easter Flowers, please use the
envelopes that are in the pews. Put your
name and the name of the person to be
honored or memorialized on the envelope.
Also, on the memo line of your check, please
indicate "For Easter Flowers." The Altar
Guild thanks you for your support.
Easter Egg Hunt
We will have an Easter Egg Hunt after the worship
service on Easter morning, April 21st. Members
are invited to participate by donating plastic
eggsfilled with candy, trinkets, or coins. Eggs will
be collected each Sunday in a box in the lobby of
the Parish Hall."Godly Aging" Tuesday's
Lenten Program
For the past two Tuesday evenings, St. Alban's has been honored to have The Society of St. Anna the
Prophet and Sam Roberson, attorney at law, present very informative talks regarding Godly Aging. The
St. Alban's educational committee strongly encourages all parishioners, young and old, to join this series
on Tuesday at 6 pm for the remainder of Lenten Session. As always, delicious soup and sandwiches are
provided by the wonderful volunteers of St. Alban's. Thanks to every single one of you that are involved!
Tai Chi
Classes
Thursdays- 6:30 pm
Instructor- Bill Carter
$2.00 per Class
March & April Parish Calendars 2019
Lay Liturgical Schedule First Quarter 2019Lay Liturgical Schedule Second Quarter 2019
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