Growing Faith BINGO
We are in the church season called Ordinary Time. The color for this season is green, so it’s often called the “green” season. We can also think of it as a “growing” season.
This summer, grow your faith and learn about the Episcopal Church and St. Alban’s through this game of BINGO. Pick a card, download it by clicking on it, and get started!
Below the cards are descriptions of the various “squares” and how to check them off.
Encourage someone to donate school supplies
Ask a friend or neighbor to donate school supplies for El Buen’s Back to School Campaign. Offer to drop it off for them at church.
Chill on the Hill (or get someone to)
Bring your friends or family to church on Tuesdays from 12:30pm-4:30pm.
Explore the Catechism (BCP 845-862)
Flip through the Book of Common Prayer before or after the Service, or read this section online.
Read a book in the New Testament
Pick a gospel or one of the letters, or maybe the book of Revelation, and read it all the way through.
Volunteer
Volunteer on your own or with one of the ministries at St. Alban’s.
Take a technology Sabbath
Also called a digital Sabbath. Set time aside for God by putting away those devices.
Keep a gratitude journal/book of delights for 7 days
In the midst of conflict and division, be intentional about noticing and lifting up the good things.
Read the eNews all the way through
St. Alban’s eNews comes out every Thursday. Stay up to date on what’s happening in and around and through church.
Write a Special Prayer for your Family
Think about what y’all need in the coming months, and write a prayer that you can pray together and move you in that direction.
Talk to someone new (to you)
Come to coffee hour and sit with someone, or talk to the person that’s sitting one pew over.
Share VBS flyer (digital or paper)
Look for bulletin boards, and then take a flyer and share it! Or share the digital file in NextDoor or via social media & email.
Read the readings for Sunday before Sunday
Read and come with questions or ideas. Practice looking up the assigned readings in the BCP or use this helpful resource.
Read a book in the Old Testament
Pick a book you’ve been curious about. Or read a favorite book in a different translation.
Attend Godly Play/Adult Education
Take part in Christian formation after the service or join the mid-week Bible study.
Pray Compline (BCP 127)
It’s a lovely and meditative way to end the day.
Bake a loaf of bread to welcome a Newcomer
You might have received a loaf of bread on your first visit. Pass the gift along!
Ask Rev. Peggy a question
Talk to her after church or build up a list of questions and then set up a time to meet with her.
Talk to a Vestry Member or Ministry Leader
Ask them about their journey of faith and the ministry/ministries they’re involved with.
Subscribe to the St. Alban’s Sermon Podcast
Stream our podcasts on https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/st-albans-austin
Read a Daily Devotion for 7 days
Borrow a book of devotions from the library or find one online. A favorite is Forward Day By Day.
Read a book in the Apocrypha
Explore a book in this lesser known section of the Bible.
Invite someone to St. Alban’s
Invite a friend or family member or co-worker to attend St. Alban’s with you one Sunday.
Write a Thank You card
People don’t always know that what they do or say matters. Let someone know why you appreciate them!
Tell someone about St. Alban’s
Reflect on what being here has meant to you and find a way to tell that story.