Albany United Methodist Church

06/21/2026

CHURCH ATTENDANCE
7/14/26 Attendance: 30 in person
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BIRTHDAYS
Linda Greene (6/22), Darryl Hurt (6/22), Tristan Peters (6/23) and
Helen Gray (6/24)

BIBLE STUDY
There will be a small break from bible study and it will resume on Wednesday, July 22nd. The topic is to be determined.

KIDS MOVIE NIGHT
Mark your calendars and clear your schedules for the first Kids Movie Night this Friday, June 26th at 8:00 pm in the church parking lot. The movie being played will be “The Game Plan” and it is family friendly, so good for all ages. Bring the whole family and friends! Bring yourself a drink and a chair and the church will provide the popcorn! Everyone is welcome!

RESALE SHOP
The resale shop is in need of volunteers. Please consider giving your time to this very worthy ministry. If you are interested please let Vicki Reade know.

HAPPY 250th BIRTHDAY AMERICA
Please join the Town of Albany’s 4th of July Community Picnic at the Veterans Depot Park from 1:00 - 3:00 pm on July 4th. They will be honoring America and recognizing veterans at 1:00 pm and refreshments to follow. Please bring a lawn chair.

CHURCH DIRECTORY
Last Chance! A copy of the 2026 Church Directory is at the back of the sanctuary on the table. Before our final print, please take a few minutes to check your information for accuracy. Make any corrections to the directory and put a check mark by your name so I know you have looked at it. Thank you!

06/21/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, June 21, 2026
10:30 am Worship Service
1:00 - 4:00 pm Farmer’s Market (Big Park)
Happy Father’s Day

Monday, June 22, 2026
9:00 am Pickleball (YCC)

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
7:00 am Men’s Breakfast (Milton’s)
9:00 am Pickleball (YCC)

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
9:00 am Pickleball (YCC)
7:00 pm Chimes (Pre-School)
7:30 pm Choir (Lounge)

Thursday, June 25, 2026
10:00 am - Noon 2nd Harvest Food Bank(Muncie Fairgrounds)
6:00 pm Pickleball (YCC)

Friday, June 26, 2026
6:00 pm ABLBH (YCC)
8:00 pm Kids Movie Night (Church Parking Lot)

06/21/2026

PRAYER REQUESTS

AUMC Church Family and Friends
Pastor Katie Betty Thomas
Murray & Deborah Wilson Joe & Phyllis Brown
Chandra Ringo Helen Gray
Bill & Kim Forehand Lois Keller

AUMC Church Family who moved or unable to attend
Rex Huston (Albany Health & Rehabilitation)
Gary Phillips (Albany Health & Rehabilitation)
Max Selvey (Muncie Estates, formerly Elm Croft)
Betty Hensley (Independence Village of Fishers East)
Judy Ringo (Albany Health & Rehabilitation)
Betty Thomas (New Home in Muncie)

Our United Methodist Leaders
Bishop Tracy S. Malone
Conference Superintendent Russ Able
Incoming D.S. Karen Koelsch
AUMC Church Council Chair Leigh Ann Chalfant

06/21/2026

Happy Fathers Day!

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06/14/2026

Good Morning!

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06/07/2026

Good Morning! Today is Communion Sunday so...grab your elements and be ready to join us.

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05/31/2026

We are enjoying a joint service with our friends at DeSoto UMC. All are welcome to join us for brunch after the service.

DeSoto United Methodist Church Sunday Morning Worship May 31, 2026

05/24/2026

CHURCH ATTENDANCE
5/17/26 Attendance: 45 in person
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CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED Thursday, May 28th

SCHOOLS OUT SUMMER BASH
Who wants to volunteer? Be at the Christian Church at 2:00 pm to help, Thursday, May 28th. You do not have to stay the entire time. Come and help as you are able, it will be greatly appreciated. If you want to sign up for something specifically, there are sign up sheets at the back of the church. The School’s Out Summer Bash Party will begin at 2:30 pm and end at 6:00 pm. It is for students in grades K-5. There will be free hot dogs and popcorn, games and activities, an obstacle course and a bounce house. It will be lots of fun!

ALBANY CHRISTIAN CHURCH’S SCHOOL’S OUT LIFT ADVENTURE WORKSHOPS
The Christian Church will be using our YCC building the first 4 Tuesdays in June from 10:00 am. - 12:00 pm. as part of their school’s out program. They have asked us to participate. On the first two Tuesdays we will be teaching and helping the children to learn the game of Pickleball. There are sign up sheets at the back of the sanctuary.

PROJECT FRIEND FOOD PANTRY
The food pantry is in need of empty bottles or jugs. They use these to put their homemade laundry soap in. If you have some of these, please bring them to the church and leave them in the church office. Thank you!

5th SUNDAY COMBINED SERVICE
The combined service will be at Desoto on Sunday, May 31st at 9:00 a.m. Albany people are to bring pastries and fruit. There is a sign up sheet at the back of the sanctuary.

RESALE SHOP

The resale shop is in need of volunteers. Please consider giving your time to this very worthy ministry. If you are interested please let Vicki Reade know.

MAILBOXES

Everyone please check your church mailboxes. Many of them have mail in them. On June 1 we will be throwing out anything left in your mailbox. Thank you!

05/24/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, May 24, 2026
10:30 am Worship Service
1:00 - 4:00 pm Farmer’s Market (Big Park)

Monday, May 25, 2026
9:00 am Pickleball (YCC)

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
7:00 am Men’s Breakfast (Milton’s)
9:00 am Pickleball (YCC)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
10:00 am Bible Study (Lounge)
7:00 pm Chimes (Pre-School)
7:30 pm Choir (Lounge)

Thursday, May 28, 2026
6:00 pm Pickleball (YCC)
2:30 - 6:00 pm School’s Out Bash (Christian Church)
Church Office is closed today.

Friday,May 29, 2026
6:00 pm ABLBH (YCC)

05/24/2026

PRAYER REQUESTS

AUMC Church Family and Friends
Pastor Katie Family of Chuck Gough
Murray & Deborah Wilson Betty Thomas
Chandra Ringo Mary McConnel
Phil DeHaven Helen Gray
Family of JoAnn Sheller Bill & Kim Forehand

AUMC Church Family who moved or unable to attend
Rex Huston (Albany Health & Rehabilitation)
Gary Phillips (Albany Health & Rehabilitation)
Max Selvey (Muncie Estates, formerly Elm Croft)
Betty Hensley (Independence Village of Fishers East)
Judy Ringo (Albany Health & Rehabilitation)
Betty Thomas (New Home in Muncie)

Our United Methodist Leaders
Bishop Tracy S. Malone
Conference Superintendent Russ Able
Incoming D.S. Karen Koelsch
AUMC Church Council Chair Leigh Ann Chalfant