ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY meets today at 9:15 a.m.

AN OUTEACH MEETING will be held today following the 10:15 service.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is 9:00 a.m. this Tuesday.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING meet at 10:00 a.m. this Tuesday.

VESTRY meets this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

LADIES BIBLE STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP meets at 6:00 p.m. this Thursday at the home of Marilyn McClure.

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

ALTAR GUILD meets at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday to prepare for Thanksgiving.

A HOLY EUCHARIST SERVICE will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve, November 27, to praise our God for His numerous blessings. Please plan to join us.

CALLING ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH! Christmas is coming and we will once again present the Christmas pageant at the Christmas Eve service. If your child is interested in being a part of this wonderful and heartwarming pageant, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex and plan to attend all rehearsals. Rehearsals will be on November 24, December 8, December 15 and December 22 immediately following the 10:15 service. They will last approximately half an hour. (Please note that there is no rehearsal on December 1 due to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.) If there are any questions, please contact Janine Steinbrunner at janinesteinb@yahoo.com or 338-2660. Thank you.

ENVELOPES FOR THANKSGIVING FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS are in the pew card holders. You may contribute any amount for these flowers. Please note whether you would like the flowers in thanksgiving for an important event in your life or in memory of a loved one. Envelopes must be received today to have information listed in the bulletin.

A FEW OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2014 are available in the narthex for all members (pledging and non-pledging) and for non-members who have made identifiable contributions this year. If you have not picked yours up, please do so today. Contributions are tracked according to envelope numbers, not names. Using your envelopes is a great help to the counters and data input operators.

FOOD BANK current needs are juice, cereal, gelatin, pudding, flour, sugar.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are December 1 and 29.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 97.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, John Diver, Bob Edington, Alexa Foland, Denise Frede, Nick Frede, Michaela Fulk, Tammy Gongerware, Jeanne Hahn, Mike Leburg, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Reggie McMahan, Leslie Peters, Sandra Rademaker, John Renner, Emerson Ruff, Branyan & Esmeralda Sanxter, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Bill Townsend, Jen Will

Military: Jeremy Faux, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

LUNCH BUNCH meets this Tuesday at 11:30 at St. James Restaurant, 204 E Albion Street, Avilla. A car pool will leave the church at 11:00 a.m. Please sign the poster in the narthex. If you need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 348-1170 or 341-4057.

FINANCE AND PROPERTY commissions meet this Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY meets next Sunday at 9:15 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS are invited to bring in food for our food bank next Sunday. On that day you will see in the narthex the basket and wagon, where you can deposit food gifts. Food collected on these Sundays is vital to our food bank ministry. Further, reaching out to others in love is central to being a Christian. Through your generosity many are fed. Current needs include crackers, juice, soup, muffin mix, tuna, gelatin and pudding.

A HOLY EUCHARIST SERVICE will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve to praise our God for His numerous blessings. Please plan to join us.

CALLING ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH! Christmas is coming and we will once again present the Christmas pageant at the Christmas Eve service. If your child is interested in being a part of this wonderful and heartwarming pageant, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex and plan to attend all rehearsals. Rehearsals will be on November 24, December 8, December 15 and December 22 immediately following the 10:15 service. They will last approximately half an hour. (Please note that there is no rehearsal on December 1 due to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.) If there are any questions, please contact Janine Steinbrunner at janinesteinb@yahoo.com or 338-2660. Thank you.

ENVELOPES FOR THANKSGIVING FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS are in the pew card holders. You may contribute any amount for these flowers. Please note whether you would like the flowers in thanksgiving for an important event in your life or in memory of a loved one. Envelopes must be received by next Sunday to have information listed in the bulletin.

OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2014 are available in the narthex for all members (pledging and non-pledging) and for non-members who have made identifiable contributions this year. If you have not picked yours up, please do so today. Contributions are tracked according to envelope numbers, not names. Using your envelopes is a great help to the counters and data input operators.

FOOD BANK current needs are cereal, stew, canned fruit, chicken broth, beef broth, gelatin, pudding, flour, sugar.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are December 1 and 29.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are December 1, 15, 22 and 29. During Advent we use evergreen arrangements on the altar in place of flowers. However, you may still sign the flower calendar for memorials and thanksgiving. Names will be printed in the bulletin, and the money contributed will be used to purchase the greenery.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 67.

OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the Stath family upon the recent death of Pat’s mother, Elynor Keating, and to the relatives of Bob Schlose upon his death November 2nd. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, Michael Dawson, John Diver, Bob Edington, Steve Faux, Alexa Foland, Denise Frede, Nick Frede, Tammy Gongerware, Jeanne Hahn, Mike Leburg, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Reggie McMahan, August Nord, Leslie Peters, Reg Primeau, Sandra Rademaker, John Renner, Emerson Ruff, Branyan & Esmeralda Sanxter, Jacob Sliger, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Bill Townsend, Jim Trueblood, Jen Will

Military: Jeremy Faux, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

TODAY IS CELEBRATION SUNDAY Please join us following the service for brunch. There are a few extra pledge/commitment cards on the table in the narthex, if you should need one.

OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2014 are available in the narthex for all members (pledging and non-pledging) and for non-members who have made identifiable contributions this year. Please pick yours up today. Contributions are tracked according to envelope numbers, not names. Using your envelopes is a great help to the counters and data input operators.

ALL SAINTS DAY and All Faithful Departed Day will be celebrated next Sunday. You may submit names of those you wish to have remembered at the altar by filling out a form found on the bulletin board in the narthex. Please indicate if you would like the name read at the 8:00 or 10:15 service. There is also an envelope marked “completed forms” on the board. Please complete these forms TODAY.

REMEMBER TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK one hour before you go to bed this Saturday.

ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY meets next Sunday at 9:15 a.m.

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN and the turkeys have made it to our front door. With your help we will once again supply a full turkey dinner for 6 of our food pantry clients. Please bring the food AND TURKEY back by Sunday, November 10. The baskets are picked up early to give the folks time for their turkeys to thaw. Refrigerated items go in the refrigerator in the boiler room and frozen items go in the chest freezer in the Food Bank. This is one of our church outreach programs that is a surprise blessing to those 6 families who are struggling day to day to keep food on their tables.

FOOD BANK It was so heartwarming to see the kids pull that wagon down the aisle full of food recently. They take this very seriously, and what a lesson in sharing! KIDS, thanks for your help in keeping our shelves full, and thanks to moms and dads for bringing the food to church for you!!

We can use jelly, pancake mix, syrup, juice, cereal, canned tomatoes (stewed or diced), stew, boxed potatoes, jiffy mix, laundry soap, and toothpaste.
PORK CHOPS A reminder that you can still buy pork chops. They are all marinated and you have a choice between already cooked and uncooked. They are currently frozen in zip lock bags with 4 pork chops per bag. We are selling them for $5.00 a bag. If you are interested in purchasing pork chops please see Cindy Spice.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers November 3, and all Sundays in December. During Advent we use evergreen arrangements on the altar in place of flowers. However, you may still sign the flower calendar for memorials and thanksgiving. Names will be printed in the bulletin, and the money contributed will be used to purchase the greenery.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are November 3 & 10 and December 1,8, and 29.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 81

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, Michael Dawson, John Diver, Bob Edington, Steve Faux, Alexa Foland, Denise Frede, Nick Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Elynor Keating, Mike Leburg, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Reggie McMahan, Leslie Peters, Reg Primeau, Sandra Rademaker, John Renner, Emerson Ruff, Branyan & Esmeralda Sanxter, Carol Shelby, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Bill Townsend, Jen Will
Military: Jeremy Faux, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner.

ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY meets at 9:15 a.m. today.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS meet today following the 10:15 service.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is this Tuesday.

VESTRY meets this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

THE DIOCESAN CONVENTION will be held this Saturday at St. Anne’s Church, Warsaw. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with Eucharist at 9:00, followed by the business meeting and lunch. Please keep the convention and our delegates (Elaine Fazzaro, Marilyn McClure, Rick Spice) in your prayers.

CELEBRATION SUNDAY WILL BE HELD NEXT SUNDAY. In order to give thanks to God we will conclude our stewardship campaign with the opportunity for the whole parish to worship together at 9:00 a.m. The service will be followed by a brunch. Please sign the poster in the narthex indicating how many from your family will attend and what you will bring. As part of the service, please return your pledge/commitment card.

YOUTH GROUP meets next Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

ALL SAINTS DAY and All Faithful Departed Day will be celebrated on Sunday, November 3. You may submit names of those you wish to have remembered at the altar by filling out a form found on the bulletin board in the narthex. There is also an envelope marked “completed forms” on the board.

FORWARD DAY BY DAY devotions for November through January are available in the narthex. Please take one for your personal or family devotions and another to share with a friend.

FOOD BANK It was so heartwarming to see the kids pull that wagon down the aisle full of food. They take this very seriously, and what a lesson in sharing!
KIDS, thanks for your help in keeping our shelves full, and thanks to moms and dads for bringing the food to church for you!!

We can use spaghetti sauce, cereal, pancake mix, syrup, jelly, juice, canned tomatoes, jiffy mix, laundry soap, and toothpaste.

PORK CHOPS A reminder that you can still buy pork chops. They are all marinated and you have a choice between already cooked and uncooked. They are currently frozen in zip lock bags with 4 pork chops per bag. We are selling them for $5.00 a bag. If you are interested in purchasing pork chops please see Cindy Spice.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are October 27, November 3, and all Sundays in December. During Advent we use evergreen arrangements on the altar in place of flowers. However, you may still sign the flower calendar for memorials and thanksgiving. Names will be printed in the bulletin, and the money contributed will be used to purchase the greenery. Cost of Altar Flowers is $33.00.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are November 3 & 10 and December 1, 8, and 29. Cost of Sanctuary candles is $3.00.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 79.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, Michael Dawson, John Diver, Bob Edington, Steve Faux, Alexa Foland, Nick Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Elynor Keating, Mike Leburg, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Reggie McMahan, Leslie Peters, Reg Primeau, Sandra Rademaker, John Renner, Esmeralda & Branyan Sanxter Carol Shelby, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Bill Townsend, Jen Will Military: Derek Palmer

Please note that all military personnel were removed from the prayer list on October 6. If you would like to add someone back, please use the card from the pew and fill in the date and your name as well as the name of the person to add.

CONFIRMATION CLASS meets at 9:15 a.m. on October 13, 20 and November 3, 10. On Sunday, January 12, Bishop Little will be with us on his official visit. As part of that visit he confirms, receives, and reaffirms members of the Body of Christ. In anticipation of this occasion those interested in confirming their baptismal vows, being received officially by the bishop, or reaffirming their commitment to Jesus Christ our Lord are invited to attend a confirmation class taught by Father Layden on the Sundays listed above. The class will start at 9:15 a.m. in the lounge downstairs. Please sign the sheet on the board in the narthex if you are interested or tell Father Layden of your desire for confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation in the church.

OUTREACH COMMISSION meets today at 11:30 a.m.

YOUTH GROUP meets today at 6:30 p.m.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING meet this Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

THERE WILL NOT be a Holy Eucharist service on Wednesday this week. The Bible study group will meet as usual.

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

ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY meets at 9:15 a.m. next Sunday.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS meet next Sunday following the 10:15 service.

CELEBRATION SUNDAY WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 27. In order to give thanks to God we will conclude our stewardship campaign with the opportunity for the whole parish to worship together at 9:00 a.m. The service will be followed by a brunch. Please sign the poster in the narthex indicating how many from your family will attend and what you will bring. As part of the service, please return your pledge/commitment card.

FOOD BANK CURRENT NEEDS: pancake mix, pancake syrup, fruit juice, cereal, spaghetti sauce, stewed tomatoes, flour, sugar, salad dressing, bar soap and toothpaste. Please note that we currently have an overabundance of vegetables and tomato soup. We can always use workers 2½ hours once a month or when convenient for you.

PORK CHOPS A reminder that you can still buy pork chops. They are all marinated and you have a choice between already cooked and uncooked. They are currently frozen in zip lock bags with 4 pork chops per bag. We are selling them for $5.00 a bag. If you are interested in purchasing pork chops please see Cindy Spice.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are October 20 & 27 and November 3.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are October 20 and November 3 & 10.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 67.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, Michael Dawson, John Diver, Bob Edington, Steve Faux, Vickie Faux, Alexa Foland, Nick Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Elynor Keating, Mike Leburg, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Reggie McMahan, Leslie Peters, Reg Primeau, Sandra Rademaker, Marian Randall, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Bill Townsend, Jen Will
Military: Derek Palmer

Please note that all military personnel were removed from the prayer list on October 6. If you would like to add someone back, please use the card from the pew and fill in the date and your name as well as the name of the person to add.

ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY meets at October 20.

JUNIOR CHOIR will not meet today.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

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

LUNCH BUNCH will eat at Grabill Inn, 13706 Fairview Drive in Grabill at noon this Tuesday. A carpool will leave the church at 11:30 a.m. Please sign the poster in the narthex and indicate if you plan to carpool. If you need directions or need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 348-1170 or 341-4057.

THE DIOCESAN FESTIVAL DAY has been cancelled due to low response.

A WIENER ROAST will be held this Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the home of Marilyn Rafter, 3106 Marias Drive in Blackhawk. Please sign the sheet on the bulletin board TODAY so we can plan for the correct number of people. Please bring a dish to share. Hot dogs, buns, chips and beverages will be provided. See the newsletter for directions to Marilyn’s house.

CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet at 9:15 a.m. on October 6, 13, 20 and November 3, 10. On Sunday, January 12, Bishop Little will be with us on his official visit. As part of that visit he confirms, receives, and reaffirms members of the Body of Christ. In anticipation of this occasion those interested in confirming their baptismal vows, being received officially by the bishop, or reaffirming their commitment to Jesus Christ our Lord are invited to attend a confirmation class taught by Father Layden on the Sundays listed above. The class will start at 9:15 a.m. in the lounge downstairs. Please sign the sheet on the board in the narthex if you are interested or tell Father Layden of your desire for confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation in the church.

OUTREACH COMMISSION meets next Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

YOUTH GROUP meets next Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

FOOD BANK CURRENT NEEDS: pancake mix, pancake syrup, fruit juice, cereal, spaghetti sauce, stewed tomatoes, flour, sugar, salad dressing, bar soap 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.

PORK CHOPS A reminder that you can still buy pork chops. They are all marinated and you have a choice between already cooked and uncooked. They are currently frozen in zip lock bags with 4 pork chops per bag. We are selling them for $5.00 a bag. If you are interested in purchasing pork chops please see Father Dan or Cindy Spice.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are October 20 & 27 and November 3.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are October 20 and November 3 & 10.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 74.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, Michael Dawson, John Diver, Bob Edington, Steve Faux, Vickie Faux, Alexa Foland, Nick Frede, Tamisyn Grantz, Jeanne Hahn, Elynor Keating, Mike Leburg, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Reggie McMahan, Leslie Peters, Reg Primeau, Sandra Rademaker, Marian Randall, John Renner, Chris Sanxter, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Bill Townsend, Jim Trueblood, Jen Will

Please note that all military personnel have been removed from the prayer list. If you would like to add someone back, please use the card from the pew and fill in the date and your name as well as the name of the person to add.

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