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Volume 1, Issue 1

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The Church of Saint Michael and All Angels We will serve the Lord and the needs of the community while extending hospitality to all people with all our gifts, to the glory of God.

The Trumpet

JULY 2014

Precious Ones of St. Michael,

I LOVE YOU!

God is up to something! The forum of a newsletter does not allow me enough space to share with you the extent of all that is

presently occurring in our church. For now, please believe me when I say that much is happening. Stay Tuned!!!

With that being said, I must tell you of two points of interest that are causing me great excitement. First, the vestry has

approved goals for us concerning church growth and the advancing of our niche within the Kingdom! Our goal is to be

averaging 115 people in attendance at Holy Eucharist by the first Sunday after Labor Day!

You may wonder why such a goal should be established in a church setting. It is true that numbers in attendance do not

equate to effective ministry, necessarily. However, they are a quantifiable measure of accountability, and the practice of goal

setting can give incentive and motivation to our efforts. I can assure you with certain confidence that if we aim at nothing,

then we will absolutely hit it. So, a numerical goal gives us a target on which we may focus.

Furthermore, this goal is very ambitious, and it is not to be considered a litmus

test for our prospects of success or failure. Also, we will not be able to attain this

objective without everyone’s help. WE ALL KNOW SOMEONE who is either

inactive, less active, or could be added to our community. Whom will you invite

to see what God is doing in our midst?

And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved!

Next, I want to take a moment to address our financial condition at St. Michael.

Many have approached me to express their concerns about our future relative to

finances. It is true that the budget is extremely tight currently, and we will not be

able to continue indefinitely at our current pace. However, I feel strongly that I have not answered a call to be a chaplain of a

sinking ship. It is my belief that The Spirit will move amongst us inspiring stewardship that will bless our efforts and secure our

future. This will only occur if we place ourselves in God’s way. We are promised that if we put ourselves in God’s way, then we

will be intersected. Most importantly, we will get in the WAY by being obedient to our mission of advancing The Kingdom of

God. There is no greater purpose.

Put me to the test, says the Lord of Hosts, and see if I will not pour out a blessing on you until it overflows!

Finally, please know that you all are in my prayers, and that my affection and devotion grows for you more as each moment passes.

Answering God’s call and faithful to your trust,

VESTRY MEMBERS

Terms ending…

2014

Lenn Costner, Jr. (Junior Warden)

Bryan Cuneo (Senior Warden)

Judy Suther

2015

Cathy Coleman (Clerk)

Jo Rhea Ford

Liz House

2016

Jim McDaniel

Deb Pratt

Sharon Wilkins

LET US KEEP THESE PARISH MEMBERS, FAMILY AND

FRIENDS IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS:

Jimmy Sloan, Jim Cummins, Dot Perry, Jeanette Bridges, Donna Williams, Anne Cody, Lenn Costner, Sr., Jim and

Charlotte McDaniel, Susie Ulrey, Joyce Watson, Trisha Fowler,

Liz House, Jackie and Ron White, Gail Wilson, L. D. Lackey,

Lucia Mason, Denise Dodd, Sarah House (House), Lu Alice

Thornton (House), Eula Mae House (House), Clarence Page (G. Costner), Mike Bridges (J. Bridges), Lawrence Langley (House),

Craig Terrell (White), Dora Morgan (White), Summer Ingram

(White), Ella Johnson (Cody), Kathi and Al Harrelson (Mason),

Jack Roberts (Mason), Danny Morris (Kelly), Jason Frazier

(Youngblood), Suzanne Donovan (Bradley), Nita Otwell

(Cuneo), Judy Fite (Ulrey), Brittany Heathcock (Patterson), Kenna Parramore (Patterson), and Donovan Bell (House).

Prayer List Updates: Prayer is an important part of our parish life, and the prayer list

keeps us connected with the needs of members, family and friends. In an effort to keep the list up to date, names will remain on the family and friends list for one month. To renew a

request for another month, simply call the office (256-237-4011) or e-mail

kpope@stmichaelsanniston.org by the 20h of the month.

If you no longer wish to receive our newsletter, please

contact the office so that we may remove your address. (256) 237-4011

The Church of Saint Michael

and All Angels

1000 West 18th St.

P.O. Box 1884

Anniston, AL 36202

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2 AM-Hazel

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3 AM-CLOSED

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7 AM-Bill

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July Clinic Schedule

July Ministers of Service

July 6th

Acolyte: Jackie Wilkinson

EM: Ellis Telford and Florence Cuneo

Lectors: 1st:Pat Kemp 2nd: Lu Moseley Prayers: Harvey Roberts

Altar Guild: Bob and Deb Pratt and Anne Kerr

Coffee Hour: The Pratt Family

Vestry Greeters: Jo Rhea Ford and Bryan Cuneo

July 13th

Acolyte: Jackie Wilkinson

EM: Lenn Costner Jr. and Kim Buckelew

Lectors: 1st: Susie Ulrey 2nd: Bette White Prayers: Jackie Wilkinson

Altar Guild: Sharon Wilkins, Reid Wilkins and David and Judy Suther

Coffee Hour: Bodine McKay

Vestry Greeters: Liz House and Deb Pratt

July 20th

Acolyte: Jackie Wilkinson

EM: Florence Cuneo and Bob Pratt

Lectors: 1st: Roger Zeimet 2nd: Cathy Coleman Prayers: Bill Falkenberry

Altar Guild: Dottie and Will Thornton

Coffee Hour: No one signed up

Vestry Greeters: Sharon Wilkins and Jim McDaniel

July 27th

Acolyte: Jackie Wilkinson

EM: Kim Buckelew and Jim Stirling

Lectors: 1st: Jo Rhea Ford 2nd: Lu Moseley Prayers: Alli Hartley

Altar Guild: Bryan and Florence Cuneo

Coffee Hour: No one signed up

Vestry Greeters: Lenn Costner Jr. and Judy Suther

Ushers:

Jim McDaniel

Lu Moseley

Vestry Counter:

Cathy Coleman

ECW Sunshine:

Ginny Costner

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Sunday Worship

Sunday, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist

Weekday Service

Thursday, 11:30 am

Iona Service,

followed by soup lunch

Interfaith Ministries of Calhoun County

The SenioRx program at Interfaith Ministries is a long-term

prescription program for those that do not have prescription insurance

or have exceeded their Medicare D Gap.

This is a cooperative effort with East Alabama Planning Commission,

local physicians and pharmaceutical companies.

From October 2002 through April 2014, SenioRx has accessed over

31 million in free medication for clients.

Call for an application and more information. (256) 237-8355

Join us Sunday, July 13th at 10:30 am for a special celebration of new ministries at St. Michaels.

Please note the new email addresses for church staff: Chris Hartley: chartley@stmichaelsanniston.org

Kathy Pope: kpope@stmichaelsanniston.org Patricia Corbin: pcorbin@stmichaelsanniston.org

Restroom Renovation

Renovations on the restrooms in the Sisters House are planned for

August. Please prayerfully consider making a contribution toward

the renovations. You can designate on your check if you would like

to contribute, or donations can be submitted through the parish

office. Contact Bryan Cuneo or Jim Potter if you have any questions.

Bill and Pat Ferguson (1st)

Dick and Anne Cody (3rd)

Keith and Sarah Ward (13th)

Bob and Deb Pratt (21st)

Jim McDaniel (2nd) Charlotte Mullis (5th)

Carley Knight (4th) Kelly Patterson (13th)

Bob Pratt (4th) Judy Suther (13th)

Sister Mary Joanna (4th) Bill Falkenberry (16th)

Laura Alexander (5th) Kim Beckett (20th)

Clay Costner (5th) Jacob Hallman (24th)

Ashley Lackey (5th)

Beginning in July, all announcements and

submissions for The Trumpet need to be

submitted to the office by the 20th of each

month. You can email submissions to

kpope@stmichaelsanniston.org or call the church

office at (256) 237-4011.

Work Day

Please sign-up in the Narthex if you are willing to volunteer in service to help with tasks around the church. If you signed up, Lu Moseley will contact

you soon regarding potential dates.

Addendum to Church Directory

The Memorials Committee would like to ask church

members to check their church directory and see if

they need to update their mailing address or phone

number. If so, please contact Jim or Charlotte

McDaniel at 256.782.2285 or email at

jimmcd@bellsouth.net.

Children’s News!

Sunday School

The Godly Play class led by Judy Suther and Deb Pratt will take a break for the Summer. Godly Play will resume September 7th at 9 am.

Summer Children’s Worship

Summer Children’s Worship for ages 4 and up is during the 10:30 am service in the Children’s Chapel. The nursery will be available for babies and children under 4.

Acolytes

Acolyte training will continue through the summer. Acolytes should arrive by 10:10 am to serve at the Sunday morning 10:30 am worship service.

Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering, now is a great time to get started. New ministry opportunities are often available, and existing ministries always need

willing volunteers. Please prayerfully consider where your talents could be used and sign up or call

the office.

We currently need volunteers to host Coffee Hour, help at upcoming work days, sign up to volunteer at the Soup Bowl September 2nd & 3rd, and help staff the clinic, volunteer in the office and assist in other

areas as well.

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Beans-n-Rice

Everyone is invited to join us July 19th beginning

at 8 am as we prepare to distribute food to our

community. In July and August, due to the

excessive heat, we will be distributing directly

from the Altar beginning at 10 am. It is a unique

experience that we are blessed with to share the

love of Christ with our neighbors. Food

donations can be dropped off at the church office

during normal office hours. For more

information, please see Harvey Roberts.

Camp McDowell

The Special Session summer camp for people with mental and physical disabilities is June 29th-July 6th,

and many campers are from underprivileged backgrounds. Donations to help with camp expenses

can be sent directly to:

The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama

521 N. 20th St. Birmingham, AL 35203

Ladies’ Meetings

ECW July 1st at 9:30 am in the Library ECW July 15th at 9:30 Craft in LaGarde Hall

Daughters of the King July 27th after service

St. Michael’s Clinic

Thank you so much for your continued support of St. Michael’s Clinic. Your kindness and generosity go a long way in providing community-based clinic services to our area; however, there is one area in which

more help is needed.

Volunteers are urgently needed to help keep the clinic staffed and available to our neighbors. Please consider volunteering of your

time to help at St. Michael’s Clinic.

For more information please see Jackie or call the clinic at 256.236.6060.

“What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has the eyes to misery and want. It has the ears to hear

the sighs and sorrows of men. This is what love looks like.”

-St. Augustine

1 John 3:16-18 (NKJV)

By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.

Thank you for your hearts of love that you pour out at St. Michael’s clinic. Your continued support enables the clinic to minister to those in need and to show the love of Christ to the community.

We would love to have your help! Volunteering at the clinic is a great opportunity to demonstrate the love of Jesus. We also are in need of a small, new or gently used refrigerator and microwave.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

9:30 am

ECW Meeting

In the Library

2

7 pm

Journey Into

Healing

3

11:30 am

Iona Service

& Soup Lunch

4

Office Closed

Independence

Day

5

6

10:30 am

Holy Eucharist

Rite Two

7 8 9

7 pm

Journey Into

Healing

10

11:30 am

Iona Service

& Soup Lunch

11 12

13

10:30 am

Holy Eucharist

Rite Two

Celebration of

New Ministries

14

5:30 pm

Executive Meeting

15

9:30 am

ECW Craft

Meeting

LaGarde Hall

16

7 pm

Journey Into

Healing

17

11:30 am

Iona Service

& Soup Lunch

18 19

Beans & Rice

8 am Prep

10 am Serve

Distributed from

the Altar

20

10:30 am

Holy Eucharist

Rite Two

21

5:30 pm

Vestry Meeting

22 23

7 pm

Journey Into

Healing

24

11:30 am

Iona Service

& Soup Lunch

25 26

27

10:30 am

Holy Eucharist

Rite Two

DOK Meeting

28 29 30

7 pm

Journey Into

Healing

31

11:30 am

Iona Service

& Soup Lunch

July 2014

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