Once again this years fire works will take place at 7 hills in St. Albert.
Come on out and enjoy a fun filled family evening while we offer Hot Chocolate to our community and yes our community response vehicle will be in action.
See you there!
This Sunday
Dont forget that this Sundays morning worship service is at 11:00am (as usual).
See you all there!
Happy New Year
See you all there!
Happy New Year
Final Christmas Kettle Tally
Here it is.....the final totals!
Kettle count - $162,743.00
Mail count - $67,700.00 (there will be a bit more to count in the coming days)
Total raised - $230,443.00
Thank you so much for entrusting us with these funds. We will ensure that they are used wisely for the needs in our community.
God bless you one and all!
Kettle count - $162,743.00
Mail count - $67,700.00 (there will be a bit more to count in the coming days)
Total raised - $230,443.00
Thank you so much for entrusting us with these funds. We will ensure that they are used wisely for the needs in our community.
God bless you one and all!
2007 Christmas Kettle & Mail Campaign
ONLY 2 MORE KETTLE DAYS TO GO
Update #9
Kettles (24 of 26 days completed) $136,701.92 raised....$21,701.92 (above target)
Mail (Up to and including Dec 21) $59,960.00 raised....$5,040.00 (to go)
WOW - Thank you for your generosity - we are truly overwhelmed.
Update #9
Kettles (24 of 26 days completed) $136,701.92 raised....$21,701.92 (above target)
Mail (Up to and including Dec 21) $59,960.00 raised....$5,040.00 (to go)
WOW - Thank you for your generosity - we are truly overwhelmed.
2007 Christmas Kettle & Mail Campaign
Update #8
Kettles (23 of 26 days completed) $124,690.42 raised....$9,690.42 (above target)
Mail (Up to and including Dec 21) $59,960.00 raised....$5,040.00 (to go)
WOW - Thank you for your generosity - we are truly overwhelmed.
Kettles (23 of 26 days completed) $124,690.42 raised....$9,690.42 (above target)
Mail (Up to and including Dec 21) $59,960.00 raised....$5,040.00 (to go)
WOW - Thank you for your generosity - we are truly overwhelmed.
The 12 Days of Christmas
Have you ever wondered....
What in the world do leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won't come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas?
Well....
From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics. It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning known only to members of their church. Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality which the children could remember.
-The partridge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ.
-Two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments.
-Three French hens stood for faith, hope and love.
-The four calling birds were the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.
-The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.
-The six geese a-laying stood for the six days of creation.
-Seven swans a-swimming represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit--Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.
-The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.
-Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit--Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.
-The ten lords a-leaping were the ten commandments.
-The eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven faithful disciples.
-The twelve drummers drumming symbolized the twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.
So there is your history for today.
Merry (12 days of) Christmas Everyone!
What in the world do leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won't come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas?
Well....
From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics. It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning known only to members of their church. Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality which the children could remember.
-The partridge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ.
-Two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments.
-Three French hens stood for faith, hope and love.
-The four calling birds were the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.
-The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.
-The six geese a-laying stood for the six days of creation.
-Seven swans a-swimming represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit--Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.
-The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.
-Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit--Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.
-The ten lords a-leaping were the ten commandments.
-The eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven faithful disciples.
-The twelve drummers drumming symbolized the twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.
So there is your history for today.
Merry (12 days of) Christmas Everyone!
2007 Christmas Kettle & Mail Campaign
Update #7
Kettles (21 of 26 days completed) $112,203.42 raised....$2,796.58 (to go)
Mail (Up to and including Dec 18) $54,060.00 raised....$10,940.00 (to go)
Thank you for your generosity - we are truly overwhelmed.
Kettles (21 of 26 days completed) $112,203.42 raised....$2,796.58 (to go)
Mail (Up to and including Dec 18) $54,060.00 raised....$10,940.00 (to go)
Thank you for your generosity - we are truly overwhelmed.
Next Sunday
Hear Ye - Hear Ye......
Majors Fred & Wendy Waters will be our special guests for the service and they will be supported by the St Albert Worship Team.
Be sure to come early and get a good seat. Service starts at 11am - see you there!
Next Sunday is Christmas Sunday (Advent #4)
Majors Fred & Wendy Waters will be our special guests for the service and they will be supported by the St Albert Worship Team.
Be sure to come early and get a good seat. Service starts at 11am - see you there!
A Great Weekend
Thanks to everyone who came out and supported our young people this past Sunday at our annual Christmas Pageant. It was a great day filled with memorable moments, candid shots, choirs of angels and even some comic relief all while telling the greatest story ever told of Jesus and His birth.
Special thanks to Joe & Donna Ludlow and all of their support cast.
We are already looking forward to next years pageant.
Special thanks to Joe & Donna Ludlow and all of their support cast.
We are already looking forward to next years pageant.
2007 Christmas Kettle & Mail Campaign
Update #6
Kettles (19 of 26 days completed) $101,386.80 raised....$13,613.20 (to go)
Mail (Up to and including Dec 14) $50,340.00 raised....$14,660.00 (to go)
Thank you for your generosity - we are truly overwhelmed.
Kettles (19 of 26 days completed) $101,386.80 raised....$13,613.20 (to go)
Mail (Up to and including Dec 14) $50,340.00 raised....$14,660.00 (to go)
Thank you for your generosity - we are truly overwhelmed.
Childrens Christmas Pageant
Hear Ye - Hear Ye.....Calling all people
This coming Sunday Dec 16 our young people will be performing during the morning service as they act out the play called "the Christmas Star".
You definitely dont want to miss this - see you at 11am sharp!
2007 Christmas Kettle & Mail Campaign
Update #5
Kettles (15 of 26 days completed) $68,883.28 raised....$46,116.72 (to go)
Mail (Up to and including Dec 11) $36,165.00 raised....$28,835.00 (to go)
Thank you for your generosity - we are truly overwhelmed.
Kettles (15 of 26 days completed) $68,883.28 raised....$46,116.72 (to go)
Mail (Up to and including Dec 11) $36,165.00 raised....$28,835.00 (to go)
Thank you for your generosity - we are truly overwhelmed.
2007 Christmas Kettle & Mail Campaign
Wow - what a weekend!!!
Update #4
Kettles (13 of 26 days completed) $61,035.83 raised....$53,964.17 (to go)
Mail (Up to and including Dec 10) $32,370.00 raised....$32,630.00 (to go)
Way to go team - keep up the great work!
Update #4
Kettles (13 of 26 days completed) $61,035.83 raised....$53,964.17 (to go)
Mail (Up to and including Dec 10) $32,370.00 raised....$32,630.00 (to go)
Way to go team - keep up the great work!
Light Up St.Albert '07
Despite the cold Alberta weather, we still had a great turnout for light up St.Albert. Thank you for everyone that helped out by serving hot chocolate, ringing the bells, playing the instruments and just being there to represent the Salvation Army with a smile on your face. Here are some pictures from the night:
2007 Christmas Kettle & Mail Campaign
Sorry for the delay - things have been crazy around here as you can well imagine!
Update #3
Kettles (10 of 26 days completed) $43,740.71 raised....$71,259.29 (to go)
Mail (Up to and including Dec 5) $27,265.00 raised....$37,735.00 (to go)
Way to go team - keep up the great work!
Update #3
Kettles (10 of 26 days completed) $43,740.71 raised....$71,259.29 (to go)
Mail (Up to and including Dec 5) $27,265.00 raised....$37,735.00 (to go)
Way to go team - keep up the great work!
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