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Eucharist with Prayers for Healing Our simple service on Thursday mornings is in most ways similar to the services on Sunday morning. There is prayer, the reading of scripture, a brief sermon, and we share together in the Eucharist. In this service there is a special emphasis on prayer for people who are ill, or who are facing other difficult circumstances where God’s help is particularly needed. People have the opportunity to come forward for a special prayer for God’s healing and help, and a list of those for whom we have been asked to pray is read as part of the prayers. Anyone is welcome to join us for the service, which is about 45 minutes in length. Eucharist with Prayers for Healing is held in Saint Alban’s church. [There are prayers for healing and the opportunity to pray for those named during the time of prayer.]

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Give Why give? In our materialistic, consumer society giving money away is a counter-cultural activity, and yet the Bible encourages us to do just that. But Christian giving is not a reckless, abandonment of possessions but rather a discipline that supports God’s work in the world and the spiritual growth of the followers of Jesus. See the slideshow below for 6 reasons to give: 1. You will grow in your reverence of God. Moses told the Israelites that they were to set aside their tithes “so that you may learn to revere the LORD your God always. Deuteronomy 14:22 When we give sacrificially we will see that God does indeed provide all our needs. We will move from reliance on ourselves to reliance on God. Such trust honours our Lord and gives him glory. How you can donate 1 Direct Transfer/Debit This kind of giving – needs to be budgeted in advance and is an excellent way to be disciplined in your giving, is convenient and doesn’t depend on your memory. St Alban’s Account: BSB No: 032 081, Account No: 000024 Please indicate which service you attend. If you wish some of your giving to go to the Mission of the Month or any other specific cause, please indicate it on your direct transfer. Explore Mission of the Month 2 Envelopes Envelopes are available in packets on a table at the rear of the church. This kind of giving is completely anonymous and helps maintain systematic giving. It also makes it easy to give to another Christian organisation you may nominate. Leave your donation in the church office in a marked envelope. 3 Collection Plate This kind of giving depends on cash being available to use and you can only give when you’re present at a church service. FAQs How do I set up direct transfer? You can instruct your financial institution to pay your contributions to the church bank account. If you have Internet Banking facilities you can also establish a regular payment to be made electronically. Most members make their payments monthly. This method ensures regularity and saves administration costs. If you are interested in making Electronic Funds Transfers, the following account numbers should be supplied to your bank: St Alban’s BSB: 032 081 Account: 000024 St Aidan’s BSB No: 032 081 Account: 810086 Does direct giving maintain confidentiality? Yes. No personal information is revealed. Can I alter or cancel the arrangements? Yes. At any time you choose, you can easily change or completely cancel the arrangements.

Everyday english Classes English as a Second Language Le arn English with friends! WHEN: every Wednesday during school term, 10 am to 12 noon. WHERE: St Alban's main hall No need to register beforehand, or to have been to previous classes - just come along at 10am. All are welcome to these English Classes, whatever their language backgrounds. The classes cater to beginners and more advanced learners. Students will learn how to speak, read and write English, learn about everyday life in Australia, meet others and join in social activities. We have volunteers at morning tea who will have one-to-one conversations with learners. A gold coin donation towards morning tea and the resources provided would be appreciated. Please contact the Church Office: 02 9876 3362 or Rema: on 0418651220 for more details.

Contact 02 9876 3362 We’d love to connect with you. Whether you’ve got a question about Jesus, what we do at St Alban's, our kids programs, or our facilities, we’re here for you. Give us a call on 02 9876 3362 , email office@eppinganglicans.org.au or get in touch through the form below. We’d love to hear from you. Our office hours are 9:00am-1:00pm Tuesdays to Fridays. Get in touch Please confirm that you really are a human! Thanks for submitting! Submit

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Kids Children and teens meet every Sunday during the 10am morning service for Sunday School during term time. Each term the Sunday School focuses on a new theme; from Bible superheros to Biblical creatures they engage with Christianity in a way that is fun and encouraging for kids. Throughout the year a number of ‘Fun Days’ are organised in the school holidays for families in the church and wider community. There’s plenty of entertainment for both children and parents, and it’s a great way to get to know others in the area. Each year, in Term 4 the children rehearse and perform their Christmas Pageant to the congregation of St Alban’s. This is a special time for the Sunday School as it signifies their last meeting for the year and it’s always following by a party in the garden. For more information about the Sunday School, please contact the church office.

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What We Believe St Alban’s is part of the world wide Christian church. For Christians our faith is not so much a religion but a relationship, a relationship with our creator God through Jesus Christ. We believe that at the very heart of God is community, reflected in the relationship between God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This community within God is why we gather together as his family. At the heart of community is communication and we believe that God speaks to us through the Bible. As we read the Bible for ourselves and hear it taught we grow in our faith and become more like Jesus, as we love God and love our neighbour. Christians around the world focus on Jesus because we recognise the perfect world God created was broken and distorted by human selfishness and sin. Jesus came into our world to heal that brokeness and restore our shattered relationship with God our heavenly Father. We believe that through the death and resurrection of Jesus we are given a fresh start in our relationship with God and our fellow human beings. When Jesus began his ministry he announced ‘The Kingdom of God is near, repent and believe the good news.’ As followers of Jesus we are called to live as citizens of the Kingdom of God in this world as we look forward to eternal life in the next. One of the earliest summaries of the Christian faith is expressed in what is known as ‘The Apostles’ Creed’: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

What's On Choir Find out more The St Alban's Choir is an SATB, non-auditioned amateur choir, with typically around twenty members, who are capable of reading music. Kids Children under 12 years meet every Sunday during the 10am morning service for Sunday School during term time. Find out more Ecumenical Activities St Alban's is part of a group of churches in the Epping area who share in a number of inter-church gatherings. Find out more Groups & Pastoral Activities View the wide range Groups and Pastoral Activities at St Alban's and St Aidan's Find out more

Baptisms Baptism is administered within the Eucharist on a Sunday at 10:00am. This enables a large part of the congregation to witness the admission of the newly baptised into Christ’s Church and to welcome them. It also serves to remind the rest of the community of the profession of faith made in their own baptism. The font is the birthplace of the church. Each candidate for Holy Baptism is to be sponsored by one or more baptised persons. It is suitable that at least one of the sponsors should be an Anglican. The others can be of any other “mainline” denomination. The Parents, Sponsor(s) or Godparent(s) are joined by a sponsor from the congregation. If you have somebody in the congregation who you would like to be the Parish Sponsor, please inform the clergy, otherwise we will allocate one to you. Sponsors of adults and older children present their candidates and thereby signify their endorsement of the candidates and their intention to support them by prayer and example in their Christian life. Sponsors of infants, commonly called Godparents, present their candidates, make promises in their own names, and also take vows on behalf of their candidates, especially to see that they are encouraged to be Confirmed. It is fitting that parents are included among the godparents of their own children. Parents meet with the clergy for preparation and instruction in the meaning of Baptism, in their duties to help the new Christian grown in the knowledge and love of God, and in their responsibilities as members of God’s Church. There will be a short rehearsal at which all those taking place should be in attendance. BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION Baptism is a complete sacramental initiation, leading to participation in the Eucharist. Confirmation and other rites of affirmation have a continuing pastoral role in the renewal of faith among the baptised. Laying-on-of-hands in confirmation is not a completion of baptism nor is it necessary for the admission to communion. Approximately one month’s notice is needed for a Baptism to take place. For more information or an application form, please contact Parish Staff at either office@eppinganglicans.org.au or (02) 9876 3362 . There is no fee for a Baptism, but a special donation to the church is appropriate.