YOUTH meets tonight at 6:00 p.m.

NEWSLETTER ASSEMBLY Tuesday at 10 00 a.m.

ANNUAL ALTAR GUILD will meet this Friday at 3:30 to Decorate for Advent.

A THANKSGIVING SERVICE will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25. Please mark your calendar now and join us as we praise God for His numerous blessings to us.

ADVENT BEGINS next Sunday. Advent helps us prepare to receive the promised Christ as He comes, whether at his lowly birth in history, his continual and wonderful coming to us in his Word and Sacrament, or his triumphal coning again. In our worship we move to Year C of the Sunday Lectionary Cycle, which being on page 911 in the Book of Common Prayer.

CALLING ALL CHILDREN! Christmas will be here before we know it and it’s time to start preparing for the annual St. Alban’s Christmas pageant held on Christmas Eve at the 4pm service. If your children are interested in being a part of this wonderful pageant, please plan on joining us for an organizational meeting today immediately following the 10:15 am service. The pageant practices will be as follows: December 6 December 13 December 20 All practices will be held immediately following the 10:15 service and will last approximately 30 minutes. If there are any questions, please contact Janine Steinbrunner at janinesteinb@yahoo.com or 338-2660. Thank you.

THE GIVING TREE – On November 22 a tree filled with ornaments that have gift requests listed on the back will be located in the narthex. Please be sure to register your gift selection with a Daughter at a table nearby, where the ornament will be exchanged for a gift tag which you will attach to your gift. All gifts should be new and wrapped in Christmas paper.
A basket of labels, from which you may choose food and hygiene items needed by the families, will also be available at the table. You do not have to wrap these items; just place them in the laundry basket with the family number, located by the tree.
All gifts, food and hygiene items are due at the church by Sunday, December 6.
Thank you for your assistance with this project.

CROSSES FOR SALE in the Parish Hall. They would make nice Christmas gifts! All the proceeds go to the Roof Project. The sticker price on each cross is a suggested amount for your donation. Please pay by cash or check made payable to St. Alban’s and write “Roof Project” on memo line. Use envelope provided on table and drop in canister. Thank you.

A GENTLE REMINDER TO PLEASE TURN IN YOUR 2016 PLEDGE IF YOU INTEND TO DO SO.

OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2016 are available on the table in the narthex. They are in alphabetical sequence. Please pick up and continue to use your 2015 envelopes through the rest of the year.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 90.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Bonnie Camp, Donna Daniel, Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig Glen Grate, Hilda Heim, Barb Jackson, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Aliyah Jones, Larry Link, Arthur & Ruth Longecore, Tom Lorenzen, Pat MacWhorter, Alicia McLimans, Jo McMahan, Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Mike Stone, Jim Trueblood, Mark Weigman
Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner.

WELCOME. We want to welcome any and all visitors with us today. If you
would like to make yourself known to us, then please fill out a blue card found
in your pews and place it in the alms plate when that is passed. Please also
join us for fellowship after the service in the parish hall which is to your right as
you exit the sanctuary.

CONFIRMATION CLASS BEGINS TODAY. A confirmation class for students 7th grade or older, who would like to be
confirmed or received or reaffirm their faith, will be held at 9:15 a.m. on the
Sundays of October 4, 11, 25. and November 1 and 8. Bishop Little’s next
official visit will be January 24, 2016 when he will confirm, receive and reaffirm
those from this class. If you have any questions or want to know more, then
please contact Father Layden.

OUR FOOD PANTRY has been wonderfully staffed in the past, but due
to various reasons we have lost a few people. If you have 2 1/2
hours a month to help serve those in need, please call Marilyn McClure.

ANIMAL BLESSINGS TODAY. Every year around the feast of St. Francis we
celebrate our lovable critters. So please bring your fury friend or other critter
and we will give thanks to God for them today at 4pm.

CELEBRATION SUNDAY – OCTOBER 18. In order to “Celebrate God’s Generosity”
we will conclude our fall stewardship campaign on Sunday, October 18, with
worship and a brunch. On this Sunday we will have one service at 9:00 a.m.
Followed by a brunch. Please sign the poster on the bulletin board in the
narthex, indicating how many from your family will attend the brunch and
whether you will bring a salad, casserole, or dessert.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 70.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Bonnie Camp, Dick Donnelly, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig Glen Grate, Rose Holbrook, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Aliyah Jones, Larry Link, Arthur & Ruth Longecore, Pat MacWhorter, Alicia McLimans, Tom Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Jim Trueblood, Julie Zeider.
Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner.

WELCOME. We want to welcome any and all visitors with us today. If you would like to make yourself known to us, then please fill out a blue card found in your pews and place it in the alms plate when that is passed. Please also join us for fellowship after the service in the parish hall which is to your right as you exit the sanctuary.

OUR FOOD PANTRY has been wonderfully staffed in the past, but due to various reasons we have lost a few people. If you have 2 1/2 hours a month to help serve those in need, please call Marilyn McClure

Vincent House will meet at 5:30 this Thursday.

CHURCH CLEANING IS SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK. Every other week the cleaning crew works to keep our Lord’s house in good order. Cleaning may be done on your own schedule any time during the week. If you would like to be responsible for cleaning a small area of the church, contact George Shamp.

PLEASE NOTE: New address for John and Phyllis Diver is Golden Years Homestead, located at 3136 Goeglein Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815 Magnolia Manor, Apt D2.

DON’T MISS THIS FUN EVENT! A wiener roast and Chili Cook Off will be held at 4:30 on October 3 at the home of Marilyn Rafter. We will provide hot dogs, buns, chips, beverages plus the making for s’mores. Please sign the poster in the narthex indicating what dish you will bring to share. For directions, please call Marilyn at 437-6146.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 80.

WELCOME. We want to welcome any and all visitors with us today. If you would like to make yourself known to us, then please fill out a blue card found in your pews and place it in the alms plate when that is passed. Please also join us for fellowship after the service in the parish hall which is to your right as you exit the sanctuary.

NEW COFFEE HOUR. This year we will be trying something new for coffee hour after the 10:15 service. Instead of relying on a few individuals many times, we are encouraging everyone to sign up for a few Sundays throughout the year. There is a schedule posted on the board through December. Thus if you can sign up for one Sunday between now and then that would be great. Instructions on what to do for the Sunday you sign up will be provided. If you should have any questions then please talk to Marilyn Rafter or Jane Spice.

OUR FOOD PANTRY has been wonderfully staffed in the past, but due to various reasons we have lost a few people. If you have 2 1/2 hrs. a month to help serve those in need, please call Marilyn McClure

FINANCE AND PROPERTY meet Tuesday, September 8th at 6:00 pm.

OUTREACH MEETING will be on Friday, September 11 at 11:30 a.m. in the lounge.

ALTAR GUILD will meet at 10am on Saturday, September 12.

USHERS will meet Sunday September 13 at 9:15am.

SUNDAY SCHOOL starts on Sunday September 13.

WORK & FAMILY meet on Sunday September 13 at 5:30 p.m.

YOUTH GROUP meets Sunday September 13th at 6:30 pm.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING will meet on September 15, at 9:30 a.m.

JOHNNY APPLESEED Have you ever wanted to be a pioneer?? Then here’s your chance!! We are in need of volunteers to help at the Saint Alban’s Sizzle Chops booth this year at the Johnny Appleseed Festival! We

have a variety of shifts available both Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, as well as a small shift on Friday night, September 18 to help with set-up.

I will have a table set-up in the Narthex today immediately following the 8:15am service and both before and after the 10:15am service with sign up information.

Please stop by and sign up for this enjoyable fellowship event! You won’t be sorry! If there are any questions, please e-mail me at janinesteinb@yahoo.com. Thank you! Janine Steinbrunner

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 77.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Bonnie Camp, John & Phyllis Diver, John J. Diver, Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Tammy Gillig Glen Grate, Michael Grosjean Evelyn Jones, Tricia Jones Larry Link, Arthur & Ruth Longecore, Tom Lorenzen Pat MacWhorter, Alicia McLimans, Catherine Michael, Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Carl Scholz, Bruce Snyder, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Jim Trueblood, Paul Wisehart, Julie Zeider.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner.

WELCOME. We want to welcome any and all visitors with us today. If you would like to make yourself known to us, then please fill out a blue card found in your pews and place it in the alms plate when that is passed. Please also join us for fellowship after the service in the parish hall which is to your right as you exit the sanctuary.

NEW COFFEE HOUR. This year we will be trying something new for coffee hour after the 10:15 service. Instead of relying on a few individuals many times, we are encouraging everyone to sign up for a few Sundays throughout the year. There is a schedule posted on the board through December. Thus if you can sign up for one Sunday between now and then that would be great. Instructions on what to do for the Sunday you sign up will be provided. If you should have any questions then please talk to Marilyn Rafter or Jane Spice.

ACOLYTE MEETING Attention all Servers and Crucifers! There will be a training meeting after church on August 30. If you are interested in becoming an acolyte, then please contact Father Layden. This is a great ministry to help praise the Lord.

WORSHIP COMMISSION will meet at 6:00, Wednesday, September 2.

MEN’S NIGHT OUT will meet on Thursday September 3 at Chop’s Steaks & Seafood, located at 6421 W. Jefferson Blvd. Please sign the sign up sheet on the bulletin board.

OUTREACH MEETING will be on Friday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m.

ALTAR GUILD will meet at 10am on Saturday, September 12.

USHERS will meet Sunday September 13th at 9:15am.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING will meet on September 15, at 9:30 a.m.

JOHNNY APPLESEED Have you ever wanted to be a pioneer?? Then here’s your chance!! We are in need of volunteers to help at the Saint Alban’s Sizzle Chops booth this year at the Johnny Appleseed Festival! We have a variety of shifts available both Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, as well as a small shift on Friday night, September 18 to help with set-up.

I will have a table set-up in the Narthex today immediately following the 8:15am service and both before and after the 10:15am service with sign up information.

Please stop by and sign up for this enjoyable fellowship event! You won’t be sorry! If there are any questions, please e-mail me at janinesteinb@yahoo.com. Thank you! Janine Steinbrunner

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 77.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Bonnie Camp, John & Phyllis Diver, John J. Diver, Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Pete Frolick Tammy Gillig Glen Grate, Michael Grosjean Evelyn Jones, Tricia Jones Larry Link, Arthur & Ruth Longecore, Tom Lorenzen Alicia McLimans, Catherine Michael, Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Carl Scholz, Bruce Snyder, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Jim Trueblood, Paul Wisehart, Julie Zeider.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner.

WELCOME. We want to welcome any and all visitors with us today. If you would like to make yourself known to us, then please fill out a blue card found in your pews and place it in the alms plate when that is passed. Please also join us for fellowship after the service in the parish hall which is to your right as you exit the sanctuary.

NEW COFFEE HOUR. This year we will be trying something new for coffee hour after the 10:15 service. Instead of relying on a few individuals many times, we are encouraging everyone to sign up for a few Sundays throughout the year. There is a schedule posted on the board through December. Thus if you can sign up for one Sunday between now and then that would be great. Instructions on what to do for the Sunday you sign up will be provided. If you should have any questions then please talk to Marilyn Rafter or Jane Spice. A big thank you to all who have helped with coffee hour in the past.

FRIENDS IN FAITH. Friends in Faith is once again meeting on Wednesdays at 10:30am. They continue to study the lessons for the week. In the month of August there will be no Holy Eucharist after the study.

ADULTS BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY. Beginning on September 13 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and every 3rd Sunday of the month thru May we will be having a discussion group for working adults. Child care provided. If you have any questions please contact Cindy Spice by email at cis6421@comcast.net or by phone at 260-348-7061.

FATHER LAYDEN’S VACATION IN AUGUST. Father Layden will be on vacation from August 10 through August 24. For Pastoral concerns please contact Rev. Betty Frolic at 493-0701 or Rev. Mike Fulk at 497-9718. Rev. Betty Frolick will be our celebrant and preacher on August 16 and 23.

VESTRY MEETS THIS TUESDAY AUGUST 25 AT 6:30PM

ACOLYTE MEETING Attention all Servers and Crucifers! There will be a training meeting after church on August 30. If you are interested in becoming an acolyte, then please contact Father Layden. This is a great ministry to help praise the Lord.

JOHNNY APPLESEED MEETING is this Sunday, August 23, 2015, 9:30 am

FOOD BANK Our food pantry has been wonderfully staffed in the past, but
due to various reasons we have lost a few people. If you have 2 1/2 hrs a
month to help serve those in need, please call. Marilyn McClure. Thank you.

This is CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

NEWSLETTER ASSEMBLY Thank you Marty and Tom for helping. It is truly appreciated.

VINCENT HOUSE will meet at 5:30 on Thursday, August 27.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 88.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Bonnie Camp, John & Phyllis Diver, John J. Diver, Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Marion Frid, Pete Frolick Tammy Gillig Glen Grate, Michael Grosjean, Aliyah Jones Evelyn Jones, Tricia Jones Larry Link, Arthur and Ruth Longecore, Tom Lorenzen Alicia McLimans, Catherine Michael, Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Carl Schols, Bruce Snyder, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath, Jim Trueblood, Paul Wiseheart, Julie Zeider.
Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner.

CAMP NEW HAPPENINGS – July 20-25, 2015. This year Father Layden will be the Chaplain once again. Please keep Father Dan in your prayers. For a pastoral emergency please contact the Rev. Betty Frolick at 493-0701 or the Rev. Mike Fulk at 497-9718

LISTENING SESSIONS CONTINUE. The listening sessions to develop a Diocesan profile to find our next Bishop continue. The next closest one will be at Christ the King Huntington this Saturday July 25^th. For more info see the bulletin board or talk to Larry Sanxter.

MEN’S GROUP TO SERVE VINCENT HOUSE MEAL. The men’s group will serve the Vincent House meal this Thursday evening. If you can help or would like more information please contact Larry Sanxter.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is this Thursday, July 23.

A NEW ROOF OVER OUR HEADS Chris Renner recently made a presentation in church about a new roof over the parish hall building. As we all know we have struggled at times with leaks. We vestry has decided to find a way to repair the roof in such a way that we have no future problems. Thus, in the near future we will have a pledge campaign and replace the roof. At this time we are in the process of getting our ducks in a row with the diocese. We will keep you updated on this project when we know more.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 93.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Bonnie Camp, John & Phyllis Diver, John J. Diver, Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Marion Frid, Pete Frolick Glen Grate, Aliyah Jones Evelyn Jones, Tricia Jones Larry Link, Arthur Longecore, Ruth Longecore, Tom Lorenzen Alicia McLimans, Catherine Michael, Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Carl Scholz, Bruce Snyder, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Andrew Stath, Jim Trueblood, Paul Wiseheart, Julie Zeider.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner