ON THE FIRST SUNDAY of each month the loose plate offering, minus any quarters, goes to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund.  Loose quarters continue to go to Matthew 25.  If you would like your contribution to the rector’s fund to appear on your financial statement, simply use a designated envelope from the pew cardholder and note the number of your offering envelope.

WORSHIP COMMISSION meets at 6:00 p.m. this Wednesday.

PRAYER NIGHT will be held at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday.^. We will discuss those on the prayer list and offer prayers for the church.  All are welcome.

THE ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY will meet at 9:15 a.m. next Sunday.  There will be only one meeting in August.

THE OUTREACH COMMISSION will have an open meeting at 11:30 a.m. next Sunday.  We would like anyone who has ideas for an outreach project for St. Alban’s to come and share them with us.

SAFEGUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN  All those helping with Sunday School and Nursery are required to attend the Safeguarding God’s Children training session at 3:00 p.m. next Sunday.

LAY EUCHARIST MINISTERS AND LECTORS, please mark your calendars now for meetings on August 18.  The meeting for the 8:00 worshippers will be at 9:00 a.m., and the meeting for those who worship at 10:15 will be at 11:30.  Anyone who is not currently serving, but would like to is asked to attend one of these meetings also.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS, please mark your calendars for a meeting on Sunday, August 25 at 9:30 a.m.  If you have agreed to teach, then please join us.  If you are interested in helping in any way, then please contact Cindy Spice.

SERVERS, CRUCIFERS, AND TORCHBEARERS, please mark your calendars for a meeting following the 10:15 service on August 25.  If you are interested in becoming an acolyte, then please contact Father Layden.

THE JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL is next month.  Preparations have already begun with some members sewing new outfits.  Anyone interested in helping in the planning stage of this event, please let Cindy Spice know.  Mark on your calendars now for September 21 and 22, so you can volunteer a little bit of time during the festival.  Remember that we always have a great time and don’t forget those fabulous Sizzle Chops!

CHRISTIAN FORMATION MINISTRIES  We are looking for anyone who might be interested in either teaching Sunday School or volunteering in the nursery during the school year.  Our hope is that we get enough people that you would only serve in this area once a month or less.  The only skill that you need is the ability to love and support our children.  You will be required to attend a training session on Safeguarding God’s Children next Sunday at 3:00 p.m.  This training is required every 3 years.  Please contact me if you are interested in either one of these areas or both.  Cindy Spice 348-7061

FORWARD DAY BY DAY devotional booklets for August through October are available in the narthex.  Please take one for your personal or family devotions and take another for a friend.

AROUND OUR DIOCESE August issue is available in the narthex.

FOOD BANK CURRENT NEEDS peanut butter, juice, crackers, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, elbow macaroni, beef broth, chicken broth, condiments, laundry soap, dish washing liquid, bar soap, and toilet paper.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are August 11 & 18 and September 15 & 22.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are August 11, 18 and 25, and September 8, 15, 22 and 29.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 72.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Sally Ault, Trudy Bixler, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Loretta Curtis, Andrew Davis, Michael Dawson, John Diver, Phyllis Doyle, Vickie Faux, Jeanne Hahn, Macy Hubley, Shirley Johnson, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Reggie McMahan, Clarence Middleton, Derek Palmer, Sandra Rademaker, Marian Randall, John Renner, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Pat Stath, Rita Townsend, Carolyn Townsend, Jim Trueblood, John Williams Military: Jacob Almonrode, Som Amphonephong, Justin Dixon, Jeremy Faux, Becky James, Mark James, Mark Kerr, Eric Lamberty, Logan Miller, Christopher Ray, Kyle Strong, Ty Sumner, Rob Tuttle.