SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS meet today at 9:30 a.m. If you are interested in helping in any way, then please join us.

SERVERS, CRUCIFERS, AND TORCHBEARERS meet following the 10:15 service today. If you are interested in becoming an acolyte, then please contact Father Layden.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

EVERYONE WELCOME! Choir rehearsals will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4. Music is an integral part of the worship life of Christians. Please prayerfully consider joining us.

PRAYER NIGHT will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5. We will discuss our prayer lives, offer prayers for the Church, and discuss important Christian topics for the month.

USHERS, mark your calendars now for a meeting on Sunday, September 8, at 9:15 a.m. All current ushers are asked to be present. New members are always welcome.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 begin September 8 at 10:15.

A YOUTH GROUP COOKOUT for students in grades 6 through 12 will be held on Sunday, September 8, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the home of Mike and Kelli MacDonald, 15915 Bayview Boulevard, Grabill. Please contact Cindy Spice, 348-7061, to let her know that you plan to attend and what dish you are able to provide.

THE LUNCH BUNCH will dine at The Quiet Corner, 3242 E 500 S-57, Churubusco, at 12:30 on Tuesday, September 10. A carpool will leave the church at 11:30. Please sign the poster on the bulletin board in the narthex. If you need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 348-1170 or 341-4057.

ALTAR GUILD meets on Saturday, September 14 to clean. Many hands will make the task go quickly. All current members are asked to be present. New members are always welcome.
ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY meets September 15 at 9:15 a.m.

JUNIOR CHOIR Students in grade 2 and up are welcome to join the new junior choir, which will rehearse every Sunday, beginning September 15, from approximately 11:30 to noon. Plan now to add these rehearsals to your calendar.

SIGN UP NOW to help with our Johnny Appleseed Festival booth. Setup is at 4:00 p.m. on the afternoon of Friday, September 20. The festival is Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join us for a three-hour shift as a cook or server on Saturday and Sunday, or as an early morning fire starter. We provide the attire and supplies. Come and enjoy the fun and fellowship. If you’re new, why not join the crew?

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTERS are available in the narthex for those who receive them as a first class mailing. Please pick yours up today and help us avoid postage costs.

FOOD BANK CURRENT NEEDS: jelly, pancake mix, pancake syrup, cereal, fruit juice, spaghetti sauce, laundry soap, dishwashing liquid, bar soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and toothpaste. Please note that we currently have an overabundance of vegetables and soup. We can always use workers 2½ hours once a month or when convenient for you.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are September 15 & 22.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are 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, Bob Edington, Vickie Faux, Jeanne Hahn, Macy Hubley, Shirley Johnson, Mike Leburg, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Reggie McMahan, Derek Palmer, Leslie Peters, Sandra Rademaker, Marian Randall, John Renner, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Pat Stath, Bill Townsend, Carolyn Townsend, Jim Trueblood, 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

LAY EUCHARIST MINISTERS AND LECTORS MEET TODAY. 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.

SAFEGUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN training session has been rescheduled to today at 3:00 p.m. All those helping with Sunday School and Nursery are required to attend this

THE NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Please have all articles to the church office by 9:00 a.m. this Tuesday. Newsletters will be available for pickup next Sunday.

VESTRY meets at 6:00 p.m. this Tuesday

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS meet next Sunday 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 meet following the 10:15 service next Sunday. If you are interested in becoming an acolyte, then please contact Father Layden.

SIGN UP NOW to help with our Johnny Appleseed Festival booth. Setup is at 4:00 p.m. on the afternoon of Friday, September 20. The festival is Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join us for a three-hour shift as a cook or server on Saturday and Sunday, or as an early morning fire starter. We provide the attire and supplies. Come and enjoy the fun and fellowship. If you’re new, why not join the crew?

FOOD BANK CURRENT NEEDS: jelly, pancake mix, pancake syrup, cereal, fruit juice, spaghetti sauce, laundry soap, dishwashing liquid, bar soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and toothpaste. Please note that we currently have an overabundance of vegetables and soup. We can always use workers 2½ hours once a month or when convenient for you.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are September 15 & 22.

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

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 82.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Sally Ault, Trudy Bixler, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Loretta Curtis, Andrew Davis, Michael Dawson, John Diver, Bob Edington, Vickie Faux, Jeanne Hahn, Macy Hubley, Shirley Johnson, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Reggie McMahan, Clarence Middleton, Derek Palmer, Leslie Peters, Sandra Rademaker, Marian Randall, John Renner, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Pat Stath, Bill Townsend, Carolyn Townsend, Jim Trueblood, 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

WE WELCOME INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST this morning, through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, Cameron Michelle Peters, daughter of Stefan & Leslie Peters. We pray for God’s blessings upon Cameron and her family, as they grow together in the knowledge and wisdom of God.

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

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

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

LAY EUCHARIST MINISTERS AND LECTORS MEET NEXT SUNDAY. 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.

SAFEGUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN training session has been rescheduled to next Sunday at 3:00 p.m. All those helping with Sunday School and Nursery are required to attend this.

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.

SIGN UP NOW to help with our Johnny Appleseed Festival booth. Setup is at 4:00 p.m. on the afternoon of Friday, September 20. The festival is Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join us for a three-hour shift as a cook or server on Saturday and Sunday, or as an early morning fire starter. We provide the attire and supplies. Come and enjoy the fun and fellowship. New members are especially urged to attend. It’s a good way to get to know others.

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 School will be up and going strong this month. Please know, teachers and students, we are thinking of you and pray for a successful year. Thank you all for helping to keep our shelves filled. It seems the need is forever with us. We can always use workers 2½ hours once a month or when convenient for you. We need juice, pasta sauce, can fruit, tuna, laundry soap, dishwashing liquid, bar soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and toothpaste.

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

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

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 74.

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.

WE WELCOME the Rev. Art Hadley as our Celebrant and Preacher this morning and pray for God’s blessing upon his proclamation of the Word and administering of the sacrament.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

FATHER LAYDEN will be out of the office until August 6. If you have a pastoral emergency during that time, you may contact the Rev. Mike Fulk, 497-9718 or 414-0684.

TICKETS FOR THE TINCAPS GAME on Saturday, August 3, were ordered last week. If anyone who did not sign up is interested in attending, please contact Marilyn Rafter at 493-7140 and she will see if extra tickets are available.

PRAYER NIGHT will be held at 7:00 p.m. on August 8. The first Thursday of each month we have a prayer night during which we discuss those on the prayer list and offer prayers for the church. Anyone may join us. In August it will be the second Thursday of the month due to Father Layden’s vacation.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! It’s that wonderful time of the year again. We are currently planning for our booth at the Johnny Appleseed Festival. It looks like it’s going to be another successful event, both from a fundraiser perspective and, of course, a fellowship one. If anyone is interested in helping in the planning stage of the event, please let Cindy Spice know. We are always looking for help. Mark on your calendars now for September 21 and 22, so you can volunteer a little bit of time during the festival. I understand that for some it may be difficult to be at the festival, so keep in mind that there are several different ways to help out that won’t involve coming to the actual booth. Remember that we always have a great time and don’t forget those fabulous Sizzle Chops!

FOOD BANK We can tell school is out as we have been busier than usual in the food pantry so far this month. We appreciate and give thanks for all who buy an extra item for the food pantry while shopping for their own families. We are in need of condiments, chicken & beef broth, peanut butter, laundry soap, face soap, dish soap paper towel and toilet paper.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Sally Ault, Trudy Bixler, Jack Boyd, KathyBromley, Dick Camp, Loretta Curtis, Andrew Davis, Michael Dawson, John Diver, Phyllis Doyle, Vickie Faux, Marion Frid, 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

THE OUTREACH COMMISSION will meet at 11:30 a.m. today.  Any and all are welcome to come and share ideas you may have.

THE YOUTH GROUP leaves tomorrow for Harper’s Ferry.  They will go horseback riding and take a few days in our nation’s capital, Washington D.C.  They will also visit the battlefields of Gettysburg and Antietam.  The theme of the trip is God and Government.  There will be reflections on Scripture about how God relates to war and government.  Most of all it will be a fun trip, having fellowship with friends.  Please keep the youth group in your prayers as they have an adventure.

FATHER LAYDEN will be out of the office from July 15 to August 3, first on the youth trip and then on vacation.  If you have a pastoral emergency during that time, you may contact the Rev. Mike Fulk, 497-9718 or 414-0684.

ENDOWMENT COMMISSION meets tomorrow at 6:00 p.m.

FRIENDS IN FAITH meet weekly at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings to study the readings for the upcoming Sundays.  Please note that Wednesday worship services will not be held in July.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is this Thursday.

POST ALPHA GROUP meets at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday at the home of Jack & Sandra Rademaker.

PLEASE HELP US WELCOME Father Art Hadley as our supply priest on July 21 and 28.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME on Saturday, August 3, members of St. Alban’s will gather together at 7:05 to cheer on our Tincaps.  It’s a fireworks night, so be sure to invite your friends.  Tickets are $9.00 each.  Ticket envelopes are on the bulletin board.  Payment must be received TODAY.  Make checks payable to St. Alban’s.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!  It’s that wonderful time of the year again.  We are currently planning for our booth at the Johnny Appleseed Festival.  It looks like it’s going to be another successful event, both from a fundraiser perspective and, of course, a fellowship one.  If anyone is interested in helping in the planning stage of the event, please let Cindy Spice know.  We are always looking for help.  Mark on your calendars now for September 21 and 22, so you can volunteer a little bit of time during the festival.  I understand that for some it may be difficult to be at the festival, so keep in mind that there are several different ways to help out that won’t involve coming to the actual booth.  Remember that we always have a great time and don’t forget those fabulous Sizzle Chops!

OUR NEW WEBSITE   The switch to our new web site, designed by Melissa Renner, has been made.  We thank God for Melissa’s enthusiasm and knowledge in this area.  The new address is http://saintalbanfw.org  Check it out!

DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER’S OR SCOTT’S?  If so, there is a very simple way to provide funds for St. Alban’s.  Just sign the poster on the bulletin board indicating that you would like to purchase a $5 gift card.  Then reload that card at the customer service desk at the store where you shop.  Each time the St. Alban’s account reaches $1,000, we receive a 3% rebate check.  PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY.  CARDS WILL BE ORDERED THIS WEEK.

FOOD BANK  Thanks to all our folks who help with this effort.  Please think of the pantry if you have an extra 2½ hours a month. We can use fruit juice, pancake mix, pancake syrup, cereal, crackers, spaghetti sauce, spaghetti, chicken and beef broth, soup (not chicken noodle), laundry detergent, dish washing liquid, bar soap and paper towels.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Sally Ault, Bob Beaty, Trudy Bixler, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Loretta Curtis, Andrew Davis, John Diver, Phyllis Doyle, Vickie Faux, Marion Frid, Kevin Gearhart, Jeanne Hahn, Bruce Heine, Macy Hubley, Shirley Johnson, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Reggie McMahan, Clarence Middleton, Derek Palmer, Sandra Rademaker, Marian RandallJohn Renner, Nan Schanhals, Cheryleen Sievers, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Pat Stath, Rita Townsend, Bill 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.