Episcopal Church of the Redeemer · Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 7125 Hitt Road. Mobile, AL 36695 251.639.1948 Hungry Old Guys and Gals Schedule Dec 15 Wintzell's Airport Blvd

Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 7125 Hitt Road. Mobile, AL 36695 251.639.1948

www.redeemerepiscopalchurch.org

Liturgical Ministers December 10 Holy Eucharist

Sunday 9:00 AM Vestry person: John Hicks Ushers: Roy Blaylock & Smoot Major Readers: Lois Bolter & Bill Fletcher Prayers: Marthajane Cassidey Eucharistic Ministers: Lois Bolter/ Rick Daughenbaugh Acolytes: Hannah, Sara, Emory Robinson Snack: Mona Ganoe and Maggie King Altar Guild: Team 2

Liturgical Ministers December 17 Holy Eucharist

Sunday 9:00 AM Vestry person: John Hicks Ushers: Roy Riddick & Robbie Lowther Readers: Prayers: Cindy Walker Eucharistic Ministers: Lowie Rice/Robbie Lowther Acolytes: Beth Gillion, Steve Scranton, Carol George Snack: Cindy Walker and Cindy Brewer Altar Guild: Team 3

In our diocese pray for: In our diocese, pray for, Holy Nativity, Panama City. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, pray for Western North Carolina - The Rt Revd Porter Taylor Pray for President Trump, Governor Ivey, Mayor Stimpson, Commissioners and Council for the City of Mobile. Pray for: Will English, Roy Blaylock, Buck & Sue Scott, John Yates, Ray & Mary Jo Howes, Val Wilhelm, Smoot Major, Josh Wimberly, Louise Beck, Lowie Rice, Allen Lawrence, Mona Ganoe, Carol George, Nancy Howell, Genny Pollard, Muriel Donald, Carol Riddick, Graham Brunson, Blake & Amanda Summers, Pearl Fletcher, Blake Gray, Burton & Cindy Roton, Janelle Odom, Iris & Rickey Corker, Becky Moreland Dacovich, Donna Chadick, Marshall Alexander, Becky Carter, Brandi Allen, Nell & Denise Thornton, Daniel Alessi, Allison Monk, Billy Patrick, Sadie Lawshe, Andrew & Monica Webb, Ethan Moons, Darla O'Conner, Tavia Crumpler, Michael, Jillian Brunson, For those deployed: Murl Lee Trainham, Jr. Pray for our animal friends: Cooper, Jumbie, Buddy Pray for the victims of crime, the staff and those incarcerated in Calhoun County Jail, Blountstown, Florida. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. For those celebrating birthdays, Sara Lowther 12/10, Dot McCarroll 12/10, Conroy Hudlow 12/10, Selby Taylor 12/11



For those celebrating anniversaries: For those who have died:

Redeemer Calendar

Wednesday, Dec 6 7:30-9:30 a.m. BNI Meeting (parish house) 5:00 p.m. Community Café (parish house) 6:00 p.m. Life Changes Support Ministry (L) 6:30 pm Hand Bell Rehearsal 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, Dec 7 Friday, Dec 8 11:30 p.m. HOGGS- Mug Shots Airport Blvd. 9:00 a.m. Pickleball at Via Saturday, Dec 9 Sunday, Dec 10 8:30 am Choir Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:45 am Adult Education (ph) Monday, Dec 11 Tuesday, Dec 12 9-12 noon Joy in her office 10 a.m.-Noon AA Meeting (private/common room) 6:30 pm Vestry Meeting Wednesday, Dec 13 7:30-9:30 a.m. BNI Meeting (parish house) 5:00 p.m. Community Café (parish house) 6:00 p.m. Life Changes Support Ministry (L) 6:30 pm Hand Bell Rehearsal 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal

Monday, Dec. 18 6 pm Celebration of life for Elwin Coe

Dear Friends, There is something wonderful about the Advent season that invites us not only to deeper reflection, sometimes repentance, but also to a new embrace or celebration of life. I have often found it no small wonder, while sitting with anxious loved ones awaiting a surgery, or even facing painful end of life decisions, that the hospital will play some sort of bell or chime indicating that a new baby has been born. You have probably experienced it too. It is a humbling and wonderful reality that where darkness may exist, even death, the light of life and love will overcome it. Advent invites us anew into death and rebirth, the very essence of who we are a baptized children of God. Yes, we resist the dying part in a myriad of ways but it is an essential part of our growth, our



letting go, and our trusting journey toward Emmanuel once again. I hope that you will carve out some time to join us for Elwin Coe’s Memorial Service, truly a celebration of life to be held in the parish hall on Monday, December 18 at 6pm. Elwin’s family is planning a special time for us to gather and grieve the reality of death while celebrating the hope of resurrection, the many blessings of this life which extend into eternity. You will find additional details in the Midweek. I know this will different from the way we “usually” do memorials. But, there is something appropriate to the nature of Advent that invites us to step out of our comfort zone, to step into the grieving space with another, and to follow their lead in honoring and remembering their loved one. It is one of the greater joys I know as a pastor: learning new ways to lead and to follow. I pray you all have a holy and peaceful Advent season. Joy

SENIOR WARDEN REPORT

December 3rd, 2017

v Attendance today was 95! Wonderful attendance on a beautiful morning. A great turnout for the installation of our three new Vestry members.

Congratulations to Carla Moons, Thomas Archer, and John Yates.

v Congratulations to our Convention delegates as well: Nancy Howell, Lois Bolter, and John Yate as well to our three alternates, John Hicks, Marilyn Cepeda, and Carol George.

v Total deposit today was $7,230.11. Plate and Pledge was $5,509.00. YTD total pledge offerings, Sunday attendance for the month, and the average weekly attendance is:

v (Budgeted income for 2017 is $180,593.00.

With one month left, we are $11,904.94 short of reaching our projected income. WE WILL MEET OR SURPASS THE BUDGETED INCOME. With today’s P&P of $5,509.00, we are only $6,395.94 from reaching our goal.) Thank you for a GREAT start in December. Year 2017

Month Pledge & Plate Average

Sunday Attendance*

January $13,264.00 375/5=75 February $15,787.00 435/4=109 March $13,317.00 323/4=81 April $16,663.00 599/5=120 May $15,232.00 309/4=77 June $13,351.00 372/4=93 July $15,779.00 426/5=85

August $12,698.50 374/4=94 September $12,257.00 348/4=87

October $14,698.00 480/5=96 November $16,093.00 318/4=80 December $5,509.00 95 2017 Total $175,027.06



v Playground: Jeff is putting the final secure wires on the fence. The playground equipment is scheduled to be installed in two weeks or sooner. For more details please see Josh Wimberly.

v Christmas Fund Raiser: Pops will have the Candy Cane decorations next week. They are $25.00 each. They are beautiful and will add that perfect touch to your Christmas decorations.

v Annual Meeting: Plan to attend the December 17th service and we will meet in the Parish Hall for the Annual Meeting. I will start 20 minutes after the service. I will take about 15 -18 minutes, Vivian will answer any detailed financial questions, and Pastor Joy will speak for a few minutes.

v Large Screen Television: the large screen television (55” Phillips 4K smart television) should be set up and operational for the meeting. This is being paid for by donations. Breakdown of television costs: the television is $398.00 + tax ($31.84) +3 year extended

warranty ($42.00) + layaway ($42.98) = $514.82. As of today $356.82 has been donated. A wall mounting bracket costing $39.99 will need to be purchased as well, bringing the final total to $554.31. We are $197.49 from paying off the television. Any amount you donate will go on your donation list to Redeemer and therefore tax deductible.

v Allen Lawrence is building a wall mounting plate for the television with a computer, audio, HDMI, USB, and Ethernet connections. These connections will allow the television to be used for presentations, reports, Internet, Religious Education, and for Family Promise as a television. Thank you, Allen.

v Harry Eckel: Harry is building a wooden cabinet to enclose the television and wall connector plate when the television is not in use. This will provide protection the television. Thank you, Harry.

v Jeff Hughes sanded and painted the cross on the outside of the church extension over the last four days. The wood was beginning to deteriorate and something needed to be done ASAP. The bottom of



the cross was rotted. Jeff cut out pieces of aluminum plating for the bottom, front, back, and sides of the base of the cross. Three coats of semi-gloss paint and liquid nail sealant was used to preserve the cross. Thank you, Jeff.

v When you see these men at church or at the café on Wednesday night, please thank them for their diligence and hard work doing stewardship in making our buildings look great.

v Please complete your Pledge Card when you receive it in the mail. You may drop it off Tuesday morning to Lois Bolter at the Redeemer office, or drop it in the collection plate at the next service. THANK YOU!!!

God bless you and keep you in His hands and heart.

See you Wednesday at the Café or at Sunday worship.

May His peace be with you always

Life Changes Support Ministry This year we will have a “Remembrance Tree” placed in the Narthex to recall and celebrate the friends and family members who are no longer in our physical presence. Beginning next Sunday, December 10th you are encouraged to bring an ornament with the name of the person you are remembering and celebrating on it. The ornament can be something you have that reminds you of them, or it can be one you make. On the 4th Sunday of Advent the tree will be lighted.

Poinsettia signup is on the Flower Chart. Cost is $14.00.

Food Pantry: (The Most needed items are Bolded). Any of the following canned items: fruit of any kind, ravioli, spaghettio’s, chili; beef or chicken stew, small jars of peanut butter and jelly, mixed vegetables, black beans, peas, baked beans, squash, Progresso soups, cereal, gallon ziplock bags (for packaging), newborn diapers. Anything is appreciated and this is simply a list of ideas.

All shelves are labeled so that you can put your items on the shelves.



Hungry Old Guys and Gals

Schedule Dec 15 Wintzell's Airport Blvd. 22 Maria Bonita Hwy 90 29 Hero's Hillcrest Rd.

We will not have Supper Club for the month of December but will resume again in January. We need hosts to volunteer to feed us and put up with us. Please see Lyn Toomey to claim your month or answer any questions that you may have. All are welcome. You do not have to host to be part of the festivities.

The annual prison ministry angel tree will be in the parish house beginning Wednesday at the café. We have 20 angels to give Christmas gifts to this year. Please be sure and claim an angel and have your new, gift wrapped present delivered back to the parish house by Sunday, December 17. Please let Linda Fassig (753-9516) or Smoot Major (634-

9769) know if you can help with delivery of the gifts between December 17 and 23.

This month we serve the ladies of Mckemie on Thursday December 28th. We will leave the church at 5pm. Our menu consists of: Sloppy Joe Sliders, Baked Beans, Sliced cucumbers and tomatoes in Italian dressing, tea, dessert The tea and dessert will be provided by St. John's. If you can help serve and/or prepare please let me know. Carrie Kwitzky 623-0972



We will be joined by the group of musicians who have begun meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at Redeemer for an acoustical jam session. The sessions are open to any musicians/singers (we've even had dancers!), so please share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested in joining in the fun.

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Episcopal Church of the Redeemer · Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 7125 Hitt Road. Mobile, AL 36695 251.639.1948 Hungry Old Guys and Gals Schedule Dec 15 Wintzell's Airport Blvd