ANNOUNCEMENTS

 STEWARDSHIP / CELEBRATION SUNDAY IS TODAY.  If you are making a pledge to Saint Alban’s for 2017, please bring it in today or on the 29^th.  You may bring your pledge card in the envelope forward and place it in the box when you come forward for Holy Communion.  We will dedicate the pledges to God and keep them near the altar where your pledge will only be known to God.  After each service will be a special reception.

 YOUTH will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m.

WEDDING THIS SATURDAY.  Megan Warner, who is LuAnn Kleinschmidt’s granddaughter, will marry Benny Saydee this Saturday October 28th.  They are a wonderful couple.  Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers!

 DINNER AND MOVIE SUNDAY please come and join us for a special dinner and movie night November 5^TH at 6:30 P.M.  We will have a simple dinner and followed by the movie “Elizabeth the Golden Age”.  Please sign the sheet in the narthex, or e-mail Dan+.  so we know how many to prepare food for.

 FUNERAL PREPARATION CLASS: On Sunday October 29^th at noon Dan+ will host a funeral preparation class.  No matter where you are in life you can take the time to prepare for your own funeral to help those who will make decision for it after you are gone.  Forms will be provided to be kept at church so your wishes can be known to whoever is priest.

Attendance for last Sunday was 78.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Laurel Adams, Peggy Brandes, Bonnie Camp, Mary Ann Clemmer, Violita Combs, Christina Connelly, James Connelly, Rachel Diver, Dick Donnelly, Carolyn DuClos, Susie Foley, Chris Foreman, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig, Carolyn Grate, Tim & Patty Kerlin, Juli Lieb, Jeff Mobley, Don Mefford, Catherine Michael, Debbie Nolan, Michelle Nolan, Bart Noll, Carol Postel, Ethel Reynolds, Doris Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Les Stath, Marianne Sumners, Carol Sumney.

For those unable to worship with us:  Ed Brackmann, John Diver, Frances Krauskopf, Tom Kurtz, Gene Pettibone, Jim Trueblood, and Paul Wiseheart.

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

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Today the Daughters of the King welcome Betty Wiseheart as their newest member.  The Daughters are committed to a life of prayer and service.  God bless Betty as a new Daughter of the King.

 YOUTH CHOIR PRACTICE will be at 11:30 a.m. today.

 OIW meeting today at 12 noon.

 THERE WILL BE AN EVENING PRAYER SERVICE TONIGHT AT 5:30 p.m.

 FATHER DAN will be at a Clergy Retreat Monday – ½ day on Wednesday. 

WORSHIP meeting this Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

 MEN’S NIGHT OUT is this Thursday at 6:30 p.m…  They will be dining at Shorty’s Steak House, 127 Randolph, in Garrett, Indiana. 

FALL COOKOUT AND WEINER ROAST.  On Saturday October 14^th at 5:30 pm at Marilyn Rafter’s house, a fall tradition continues.  Over the past few years Marilyn has been gracious to host this event.  It is always a lot of fun to have one last good cookout in the fall.  If you would like to offer any help then please talk to Marilyn.  Most importantly come on out and have fun!

 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT:  The youth group would like to thank those who have supported their youth pilgrimage to London by purchasing “Yankee Candles.”   It has been a great success.  Although the catalog shopping has ended, you can still shop online and help us fund raise.   Online Shopping is available at www.yankeecandlefundraising.com. You would just enter our group number 999970675 in the start shopping box, then shop for catalog items and online exclusives. All online orders are subject to shipping charges and shipped directly to your house 2-4 weeks from the date of your order. Online shipping is available until December 31^st. Perfect for all your holiday stocking stuffers.  If you have any questions about this fundraiser and how to have your purchase support a specific youth pilgrim then talk to Cindy Spice.

 PLEASE MAKE SURE TO TAKE YOUR NEWSLETTER TODAY WHICH IS ON SAME TABLE AS BULLETINS.  THANK YOU.

 NEW CHURCH MEMBER DIRECTORIES have been printed.  They are on the table in the narthex please take one.  For all that have e-mail you should have received one through your e-mail.

Address change for Mary Lansford: 

4653 Park Place Drive,

Fort Wayne, In 46845-6000

Phones home 260-484-9898, Cell 260-414-7919.

Attendance for last Sunday was 76.

 REMEMBER IN PRAYER Laurel Adams, Bruce Aulick, Peggy Brandes, Bonnie Camp, Mary Ann Clemmer, Violita Combs, Christina Connelly, James Connelly, Rachel Diver, Dick Donnelly, Carolyn DuClos, Susie Foley, Chris Foreman, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig, Carolyn Grate, Jim and Becky Imhausen, George Imhausen. Tim & Patty Kerlin, Don Mefford, Catherine Michael, Debbie Nolan, Michelle Nolan, Carol Postel, Doris Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Tony and Carlen Trujillo, John and Sandra Svendsen, Marianne Sumners, Carol Sumney.

For those unable to worship with us:  Ed Brackmann, John Diver, Frances Krauskopf, Tom Kurtz, Gene Pettibone, Jim Trueblood, and Paul Wiseheart.

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

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 HELP THOSE IN NEED FROM HURRICANE HARVEY.  We have all seen the destruction down in Houston.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to them, and prayer is the most important thing.  If you would also like to help financially then I suggest two ways.  First, donate to Episcopal Relief and Development, our own national church disaster response organization at http://www.episcopalrelief.org/.  Second, there are also many reputable disaster response organizations like American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Habitat for Humanity, our own Episcopal Relief and Development, and many more that can be found at https://www.nvoad.org/

USHERS MEETING today at 9:15 A.M.

Responsibilities of the ushers include greeting, handing out service leaflets, putting up the flags, ringing the bell, taking up the offering, and tidying up the pews after the service.  New ushers are always welcome.  All ushers are asked to attend this annual meeting.

 WE WELCOME BACK OUR CHOIR TODAY!

SUNDAY SCHOOL is back in session today.  Those attending class should meet in the Narthex each Sunday by 10:10 a.m. and youth will proceed in with the beginning procession of the service, return to the Narthex, and then continue on to Sunday school.

 YOUTH GROUP will begin today and be held every 2^nd Sunday after church at noon with lunch provided, and every 4^th Sunday of the month at 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.  The group is open to all youth between 6 and 12 grades.  We are very excited about our upcoming events and are looking forward to welcoming several new faces this year.  If you have any questions about our group or any activities that we have planned please see Cindy Spice or Father Dan.

 LUNCH BUNCH will be going to the Quiet Corner Tea & Coffee   Room northeast of Churubusco this Tuesday, September 12^th.  Lunch is scheduled for 12:30 PM.  If you would like a ride, the carpool will leave at 11:30 AM from the church.  A flyer is located on the bulletin board in the narthex for you to sign up and indicate your preference.  It is a nice, relaxed setting in the woods.  Please come and enjoy with us!

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

CHOIR PRACTICE will meet this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

YOUTH FUNDRAISER FOR LONDON:  We are partnering with Yankee Candle Fundraising to help our youth fund their pilgrimage to London next summer. Yankee Candle is the world’s #1 candle brand and they offer a wide range of premium candles, fragrances and décor items at a very wide range of prices. But the most important thing to know is that 40% of every sale goes to us!

Yankee Candle Fundraising offers two ways to shop- catalog and online. And we are asking you to help us achieve our goal. Yankee Candle products are perfect for anniversaries, hostess gifts, housewarmings, birthdays and many more occasions.

Catalog Shopping will be available after the 8:00 a.m. and before and after the 10:15 a.m. services every Sunday in September. We will have catalogs for you to see to help you chose the items that you need. All orders will be delivered by the first week in November.   Online Shopping is available at www.yankeecandlefundraising.com. You would just enter our group number 999970675 in the start shopping box. Then shop for catalog items and online exclusives. All online orders are subject to shipping charges and shipped directly to your house 2-4 weeks from the date of your order. Online shipping is available until December 31^st. Perfect for all your holiday stocking stuffers.  If you have any questions about this fundraiser or our pilgrimage to London don’t hesitate to talk with Father Dan or Cindy Spice.  Thank you for all you do for our youth here at Saint Alban’s.

Attendance for last Sunday was 68.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Laurel Adams, Carolyn Anthony, Bruce Aulick, Peggy Brandes, Bonnie Camp, Mary Ann Clemmer, Violita Combs, Christina Connelly, James Connelly, Rachel Diver, Dick Donnelly, Carolyn DuClos, Susie Foley, Chris Foreman, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig, Carolyn Grate, Jim and Becky Imhausen, George Imhausen. Shirley Johnson, Tim & Patty Kerlin, Don Mefford, Catherine Michael, Carl Michael, Norma Michael, Debbie Nolan, Michelle Nolan, Carol Postel, Doris Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Larry Shaw, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Tony and Carlen Trujillo, John and Sandra Svendsen, Marianne Sumners, Carol Sumney, Bill and Carolyn Townsend.

For those unable to worship with us:  Ed Brackmann, John Diver, Frances Krauskopf, Tom Kurtz, Gene Pettibone, Jim Trueblood, and Paul Wiseheart.

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 ALL WORSHIP MINISTRIES MEETING: All Ushers, LEMs, Servers, Crucifers and Lectors for both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. service are asked to attend this Worship Meeting today at 11:30 a.m. Please prayerfully consider attending this meeting. Our Sunday Services are the most important events in the life of our church. As leaders of our worship, everyone needs to know the part they serve in the sanctuary and beyond.

WEDNESDAY BIBLE GROUP will meet this week at 10:30.  Holy Eucharist will follow at noon.

 THANK YOU to everyone that has signed up for coffee hour.  Still need volunteers.

RESCUE MISSION is this Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

SAFE GUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN CLASS will be on Sunday, August 27 at noon. If you have been contacted to attend this then please do so. It is very important we make keeping our children safe a big priority.

 THE 2017-2018 SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR will begin on Sunday, September 10.

All youth in grades kindergarten through 8th grade are welcome to attend class each week at 10:15.

Sunday school classes will be held in 2 classrooms divided by age groups.  Kindergarten-4th grade will be held in the Atrium and 5th-8th grade will be held in the classroom across from the office next to the youth group room.  The first Sunday of each month, chapel will be held in lieu of classroom time.  All Sunday school students will attend chapel. Chapel is located in the Atrium.

Those attending class should meet in the Narthex each Sunday by 10:10 a.m. and youth will proceed in with the beginning procession of the service, return to the Narthex and then continue on to Sunday school.

Teachers for Sunday school will be as follows: Kindergarten – 4th grades:  Christina Connelly, Melissa Townsend, and Janine Steinbrunner

 5th – 8th grades:  John Lorenzen, Erin Layden, and Vicki Irvine

Chapel: John Lorenzen.

If there are any questions, please text or call Janine Steinbrunner at 797-7598.

Attendance for last Sunday was 74.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Laurel Adams, Carolyn Anthony, Peggy Brandes, Mary Ann Clemmer, Christina Connelly, James Connelly, John Diver, Rachel Diver, Dick Donnelly  Carolyn DuClos, Susie Foley, Chris Foreman, Ian Fox, Michael Fulk, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig, Glen Grate, Jim and Becky Imhausen, George Imhausen. Shirley Johnson, Tim & Patty Kerlin, Tom Kurtz, Deb McMahan and Bruce Aulick, Don Mefford, Catherine Michael, Debbie Nolan, Michelle Nolan, Carol Postel, Doris Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Larry Shaw, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, John and Sandra Svendsen, Carol Sumney, Bill and Carolyn Townsend, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Paul Wiseheart.

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

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 WE WELCOME The Rev. Betty Frolick as our celebrant and preacher today and pray for God’s blessing upon her proclamation of the Word and administering of the Sacrament. We also want to thank her for presiding over last week’s services.

FATHER LAYDEN IS ON VACATION UNTIL AUGUST 12.  Reverend Betty Frolick will Celebrate and preach today.    If you have a pastoral emergency please contact Debbie in the office at 485-8022 or Senior Warden Cindy Spice at 348-7061 and they will contact Reverend Betty or Father Tom Adamson.

 YOUTH CHOIR will meet today at 11:30 a.m.

 OIW Committee will meet today at 12:00 noon.

 THE LUNCH BUNCH will meet this Tuesday, August 8th at Downtown Hall’s on the deck at 11:00 a.m…  Farmer’s market on Barr Street is an added attraction.  Please sign the poster in the narthex.  If you need a ride or need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 449-9682.

 SAFE GUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN CLASS will be on Sunday, August 27 at noon.  If you have been contacted to attend this then please do so.  It is very important we make keeping our children safe a big priority.

ALL WORSHIP MINISTRIES MEETING:  All Ushers, LEMs, Servers, Crucifers and Lectors for both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. service are asked to attend this Worship Meeting on August 20 at 11:30 a.m.  Please prayerfully consider attending this meeting.  Our Sunday Services are the most important events in the life of our church.  As leaders of our worship, everyone needs to know the part they serve in the sanctuary and beyond.

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  There is a sign-up sheet for each Sunday, until the end of the year, on the bulletin board in the narthex.  We need two people for each Sunday.  Please sign your name next to the Sunday you want.

 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS all have been sent out as of this week.  If you have not received it yet, please let the office know.  Thank you.

 Thank you to everyone that has signed up for coffee hour. We need volunteers for the rest of the month of August. 

 Attendance for last Sunday was 65.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Clara, Melissa, Laurel Adams, Carolyn Anthony, Peggy Brandes, Mary Ann Clemmer, Christina Connelly, John Diver, Rachel Diver, Dick Donnelly  Susie Foley, Chris Foreman, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig, Glen Grate, Michael Grosjean, Shirley Johnson, Tim & Patty Kerlin, Tom Kurtz, Deb McMahan and Bruce Aulick, Don Mefford, Catherine Michael, Jim Morris, Debbie Nolan, Michelle Nolan, Carol Postel, Doris Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Larry Shaw, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Bill and Carolyn Townsend, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Paul Wiseheart.

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