Saint Alban's Episcopal Church - Visioning for 2014
1. Three years ago our giving
campaign Theme was
“See the Possibilities”
And the quote we thought
spoke to our situation so
well was
“Life is not about waiting for
the storm to pass… it is about
getting out there and dancing
in the rain.
…and we did
2. The letter in our Stewardship packet for 2011
reminded us that
“It is time to See the Possibilities as our tree
grows toward maturity, putting out strong
branches filled with fruit. Mother Melanie has
guided us to plant our orchard in a way that will
sustain growth. God calls us to share the fruits as
we build God’s Kingdom and welcome others to
join us in our physical and spiritual journey. The
work we feel called to do requires everyone’s
continuing and expanding support.
3. And now the theme
that has been brought to us for
2014 is:
4.
5. We are being challenged not only to
grow in our Faith—but also to
thrive—to flourish-- in the
abundance of God’s riches.
6. That the fruit which is produced
might nourish the hungry, and
the weary might find shelter
beneath her boughs.
11. In 2012 we saw
0
50
100
150
200
2009 2010 2011 2012
51
60 67 75
91
113
129
161
86
133
150 158
Average Sunday Attendance Members Easter
12. And we thought “Double may
be sooner than we think”
0
50
100
150
200
2009 2010 2011 2012 Double
51
60 67
78
102
91
113
129
161
182
86
133
150 158
172
ASA Members Easter
19. And…
We raised our pledged giving from
$105,000 to $150,000
The Vestry passed a $190,000 budget
And committed up to $30,000 of the
$63,000 from our reserves and Future
fund…
To be INVESTED in…
21. We brought Mthr Melanie up to Full Time
We paid cost-of-living increases to our staff
for the first time
We invested more in our children’s
ministries
We invested in Social Media development
We invested in professional financial
management support
24. And we saw that…
Average attendance grew to 92—
It is likely to pass 100 by the end of the year
Membership grew to over 200
Numbers of children increased to nearly 30
25. Active youth membership doubled to 8
The College Ministry began to thrive, with Young
Adults active in weekly meetings, Sunday morning
worship and Inquirers classes
We have rejoiced in the baptism of an older child
and an adult
We have witnessed the Confirmation or formal
Reception of 12 new members so far this year, and
others are waiting for the next Bishop’s visit
26. And In Outreach and Mission
we were able to
send 12 youth on a life changing Mission Trip—building
and repairing homes for those in need
Serve meals to the hungry at the Arlington Life Shelter
Provide uniforms for children at a lower income school
Sponsor 10 high achieving, low income children for
Academic summer camps
In conjunction with the AISD and Salvation Army, help
provide a free day camp for about 50 homeless
children, using performance training to enhance self-
esteem, learn teamwork, etc.
27. And the list goes on…
As we seek ways to share the $15,000 that was
earmarked for Outreach
An intentional tithe of our $150,000 pledged giving