WELCOME VISITORS! We’re delighted that you’ve chosen to share our celebration of God’s grace and mercy in Jesus Christ. We pray you will be blessed with greater hope, peace, love and joy. If you’re in search of a church home, do consider joining our faith family. Make your desire known by coming forward during the "Invitation to Discipleship" or by marking the space "Would Like to Unite With Church" on the "Visitor’s Card" handed to you by an usher. Do come again.
THE "WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY" will meet today following the 11:00 AM Service to finalize plans for the Breast Cancer Walk. All women are invited to attend.
PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THE CELEBRATION OF AUGUST BIRTHDAYS ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 28! Come and wish God’s blessings for those sharing birthdays in August during a time for fellowship and refreshments following both services. The celebration is hosted by the September Birth Month Fellowship Group!
ATTENTION: WORSHIP SERVICES WILL BE HELD IN FOUNDERS HALL, NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4! This move is made to save on electricity costs associated with operating the separate cooling system in the Sanctuary. Services will resume in the Sanctuary on Sunday, September 11.
THE "MISSION COORDINATING COUNCIL" meeting is Tuesday, September 6 at 7:30 PM.
THE "CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FUN DAY" will be held Saturday, September 10 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Registration forms will be available at the Information Services Desk. Volunteers are needed to lead games and serve refreshments. For more information call Deborah Dee Brayton, 917 375-9846.
UNITY IN PRAISE IS TURNING 10! On Sunday, September 25 at 4 PM Unity in Praise and Angels of Praise (youth division) will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary. This year’s theme will be "Awesome God." The service will feature Unity in Praise, Angels of Praise and various local churches dancing, stepping and miming to the glory of God. Please come and help them celebrate!
"SACC CANCER AWARENESS WALK-RUN-BIKE-A-THON" IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM!" The Women’s Fellowship and Nehemiah Men’s Ministries are raising awareness of Breast and Prostrate Cancer as a joint mission project. All church members, family and friends are invited to participate in a Walk-Run-Bike-a-thon at the church. For the past few Sundays, we have asked church members to start now by soliciting monetary donations from businesses, friends and family. Sponsorship donations are tax deductible. "The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater NYC Affiliate and The Prostate Cancer Foundation will be recipients of a portion of the funds collected. Please pick up letters and envelopes for donations at the Information Desk. We look forward to all of you participating in this worthwhile mission. Thank you!
"THE ENRICHING OUR ELDERS MINISTRY" invite those 55 years of age and older to join them every Tuesday at 10:00 AM and become a part of this ministry. We offer programs that meet the needs of many in our church family and community.
HAVEN’T MADE YOUR SPECIAL "ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY" FINANCIAL GIFT? The donation for this year if $325. If you didn’t make your contribution on or before "Annual Women’s Day," please do so as soon as possible. Funds received help our church meet its obligations.
ATTENTION: St. Albans Congregational Church has begun the search for an exclusive caterer for the Robert Ross Johnson Family Life Center. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is available at the "Information Services Desk" for serious inquires only. We encourage you to share the information with friends and/or family members who are professional caterers. The Request for Proposal has the information required in order to bid on this exciting opportunity and timeline that will be strictly adhered to. For further information, please contact Loleta Nicholson in the Event Office at (718) 657-8282.
MEMBERSHIP GIVING MADE EASY! St. Albans provides an easy way through Vanco Services for church members to give through automatic deductions – you decide how much to give and the frequency – using your bank account, debit or credit cards. No envelopes, no checkbooks, no stamps, no worry. Many church members already use Vanco – so why not join and make giving to St. Albans easy. Please call the church office for information or you can pick up Vanco Forms at the Information Services Desk after the 8 AM and 11 AM Worship Service.
THE "BECAUSE WE CARE FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHING BOUTIQUE" asks that you please continue to make donations to the Food Pantry. Get lists of needed items from Ushers or the Information Services Desk. Leave items in the rear of the Sanctuary or in the FLC. The Boutique is now accepting summer and fall clothing, especially back to school items for children and youth.
REMEMBER SACC IN YOUR WILL!