ADULT CHOIR rehearses at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. Music enhances the act of worship and ties a congregation into the greater Church by continuing the traditions carried out by generations of Christians. The choir is entrusted with two things: to serve God in the capacity as conveyors of God’s Word through music, and to enhance the service for the faithful. Please consider joining this ministry.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

MEN’S NIGHT OUT will be held this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Casa Grande Mexican Grille, 6035 Stellhorn Road. Contact Larry Sanxter at 573-2147 with any questions.

YOUTH CHOIR meets at 11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of October and November.

CONFIRMATION CLASS For students in grades 8 and 9, or anyone older who would like to be confirmed received or reaffirm their faith, a confirmation class will be scheduled for 9:15 a.m. on the Sundays of October 5, 12 and 26, and November 2 and 9. Bishop Little’s next official visit will be February 8, 2015 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. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex.

THE THURSDAY NIGHT LADIES BIBLE STUDY will meet on the 2ndThursday of every month. The study beginning October 9 will be “A Walk through the Life of Elijah”. Anyone interested in enriching their faith through study and discussion is welcome to join this group which meets at the home of Marilyn McClure from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

AN OFFERING for support of the school in the village of Madina, Sierra Leone, West Africa will be accepted for the remainder of September. Please use the Outreach envelopes found in the pew card holders and on the bulletin board in the narthex to contribute, and please keep this school in your prayers. Make checks payable to St. Alban’s. Include the number of your offering envelope to have the contribution appear on your statement.

THANK YOU to all who provided items for the food bank last Sunday.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are October 5 and 26.

OPEN DATE for Sanctuary Candle is October 19.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 81.

DIOCESAN FESTIVAL DAY will be held this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Camp Mack in Milford, Indiana. The main dish for lunch will be provided, but you are asked to bring side dishes to share. The cost for individuals is $10.00, with a family maximum of $25.00. Please register online at http://ednin.org/events/ to provide an accurate head count. Payments may be mailed to the diocesan office or brought to the event.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Nancy Ashley, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Emma Carr, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Denise Frede, Marion Frid, Glen Grate, Jeanne Hahn, Gina Holliday, Helen Holmes, Larry Link, Reggie McMahan, Audrey McLimans, Lydia Miller, Blake Pontius, Carrie Radu, Emerson Ruff, Chris Sanxter, Doris Sanxter, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Ryan Strantx, The Timbrook Family, Jim Trueblood, John Williams, Noah York Military: Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

WE WELCOME Francis Mustapha, a well-known retired teacher and evangelist from Fort Wayne, who started a Christian school in his childhood home of Madina, Sierra Leone, West Africa, as our guest preacher this morning. Please join us for brunch following the 10:15 service today.

AN OFFERING for support of the school in the village of Madina, Sierra Leone, West Africa will be accepted today and for the remainder of September. Please use the Outreach envelopes found in the pew card holders and in the narthex to contribute, and please keep this school in your prayers.

OUTREACH COMMISSION meets at 9:15 a.m. today.

ADULT CHOIR will rehearse at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays beginning today. Music enhances the act of worship and ties a congregation into the greater Church by continuing the traditions carried out by generations of Christians. The choir is entrusted with two things: to serve God in the capacity as conveyors of God’s Word through music, and to enhance the service for the faithful. Please consider joining this ministry.

YOUTH CHOIR meets at 11:30 a.m. today. This choir will meet on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.

YOUTH GROUP, grades 6-12, meets at 6:30 p.m. today.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING gather together at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday for Holy Eucharist, followed by a meeting. This organization for women in the Episcopal Church is dedicated to prayer and service. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, their vision as Daughters of the King is to know Jesus Christ, to make Him known to others, and to become reflections of God’s love throughout the world.

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

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is this Thursday at 9:00 a.m.

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

THE JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL is next weekend. The St. Alban’s Sizzle Chop Booth is a great opportunity for fellowship with your church family! Please sign the poster in the narthex if you could help for a three hour shift. Help is also needed to take down the booth at 5:00 Sunday. Talk with Chris or Melissa Renner or Cindy Spice if you have any questions.

NURSERY ATTENDANTS NEEDED We would like to staff our nursery with two people each Sunday. Teenagers, grandparents, mothers and fathers are invited to sign the poster on the bulletin board in the narthex.

FOOD BANK current needs: spaghetti sauce, egg noodles, tuna, stew, canned chicken, rice, muffin mix, PAPER GROCERY BAGS

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 95.

DIOCESAN FESTIVAL DAY will be held Saturday September 27, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Camp Mack in Milford, Indiana. Gathering is at 10:00, with worship 11:00. Bishop Little will preach. The main dish for lunch will be provided, but you are asked to bring side dishes to share. The cost for individuals is $10.00, with a family maximum of $25.00. Please register online at http://ednin.org/events/ to provide an accurate head count. Payments may be mailed to the diocesan office or brought to the event.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Bob Beaty, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Emma Carr, Jacoby Claypool, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Denise Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Larry Link, Reggie McMahan, Lydia Miller, Blake Pontius, Carrie Radu, Emerson Ruff, Chris Sanxter, Doris Sanxter, Bruce Snyder, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, The Timbrook Family, Jim Trueblood, John Williams, Bob Wise, Noah York   Military: Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND LECTORS will meet after each service today. Thus, the meeting for the 8:00 worshippers will be at 9:15 a.m., and a meeting for those who worship at 10:15 will be at 11:30 a.m. If you are already a LEM or Lector, or if you are interested in this amazing ministry, please join us.

PRAYER NIGHT will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4. Join us as we pray for concerns of our church and nation.

THE LUNCH BUNCH will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, at Quiet Corner Tea & Coffee Room, outside Churubusco. Please sign the poster in the narthex. If you need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 341-4057.

ALTAR GUILD meets at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13 to clean. New members are always welcome.

A CARRY-IN BRUNCH will be held following the 10:15 service on Sunday, September 14. On that day Francis Mustapha will be a guest speaker at both services. Francis is a well-known retired teacher and evangelist from Fort Wayne, who started a Christian school in his childhood home of Madina, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Please help us welcome our guest by joining us for the brunch. A signup sheet is posted in the narthex.

THE JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL is fast approaching. The St. Alban’s Sizzle Chop Booth is a great opportunity for fellowship with your church family! Please sign the poster in the narthex if you could help for a three hour shift. Talk with Chris or Melissa Renner if you have any questions

NURSERY ATTENDANTS NEEDED We would like to staff our nursery with two people each Sunday. Teenagers, grandparents, mothers and fathers are invited to sign the poster on the bulletin board in the narthex.

FOOD BANK current needs: crackers, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, tuna, rice, cake mix, muffin mix, ramen noodles

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 79.

Remember in prayer: Bob Beaty, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, Princeton Devin, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Dick Dutton, Bob Edington, Denise Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Jay Kistner, Larry Link, Reggie McMahan, Lydia Miller, Blake Pontius, Brad Powell, Carrie Radu, Emerson Ruff, Chris Sanxter, Doris Sanxter, Bruce Snyder, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, The Timbrook Family, Jim Trueblood, John Williams, Bob Wise, Noah York, Larry York Military: Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

TEACHERS NEEDED A teachers’ meeting will be held today after the 10:15 service. Anyone interested in teaching is asked to attend this meeting. A new curriculum has been chosen and we will discuss the program and the schedule. If you are able to give one Sunday a month to this ministry, you will find it very rewarding and fulfilling. If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would still like to teach or be a part of this program, please contact Kelli MacDonald at 760-7040.

ATTENTION ALL SERVERS AND CRUCIFERS There will be a training meeting after the 10:15 service today. If you are interested in becoming an acolyte, then please contact Father Layden. This is a great ministry to help praise the Lord.

LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND LECTORS will meet after each service next Sunday. Thus, the meeting for the 8:00 worshippers will be at 9:15 a.m., and a meeting for those who worship at 10:15 will be at 11:30 a.m. If you are already a LEM or Lector, or if you are interested in this amazing ministry, please join us.

NURSERY ATTENDANTS NEEDED We are looking for 8-10 volunteers to help us staff the nursery this year. If you love kids and would be able to volunteer an hour at least once a month, please see Kelli MacDonald. Teenagers, grandparents, mothers and fathers could all make our nursery at Saint Alban’s a great place for young children to stay during the 10:15 service. We would like to staff two people each Sunday. If you are looking for a way to serve and be involved, this could be what you are looking for. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex.

FOOD BANK current needs: crackers, gelatin, pudding

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are August 31 and September 14 and 21.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are August 31 and September 7, 21, 28.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 71.

WESLEY SCOTT TRACY was born on August 2 to Scott/Chris and Karen Stath Tracy. We give thanks to God for this gift of life and pray for His blessings upon Wesley and his family, awaiting the day that Wesley is brought into the Body of Christ through the sacrament of Holy Baptism.

Remember in prayer: Bob Anderson, Nancy Ashley, Terri Babcock, Bob Beaty, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Dick Dutton, Bob Edington, Denise Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Reggie McMahan, Lydia Miller, Blake Pontius, Brad Powell, Jack Rademaker, Carrie Radu, Danette Rhodes, Emerson Ruff, Chris Sanxter, Doris Sanxter, Bruce Snyder, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, The Timbrook Family, Jim Trueblood, Bob Wise, Noah York, Larry York  Military: Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

WE WELCOME the Rev. Betty Frolick as our celebrant and preacher today and pray for God’s blessings upon her proclamation of the Word and administering of the Sacrament.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

THE LUNCH BUNCH meets at 11:00 a.m. this Tuesday at Hall’s Gashouse on the Deck, 305 E. Superior Street, Fort Wayne. Please sign the poster in the narthex. If you need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 341-4057.

WORSHIP COMMISSION meets this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

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

OUTREACH COMMISSION meets next Sunday at 9:15 a.m.

TEACHERS NEEDED A teachers’ meeting will be held next Sunday after the 10:15 service. Anyone interested in teaching is asked to attend this meeting. A new curriculum has been chosen and we will discuss the program and the schedule. If you are able to give one Sunday a month to this ministry, you will find it very rewarding and fulfilling. If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would still like to teach or be a part of this program, please contact Kelli MacDonald at 760-7040.

ATTENTION ALL SERVERS AND CRUCIFERS There will be a training meeting after the 10:15 service next Sunday. If you are interested in becoming an acolyte, then please contact Father Layden. This is a great ministry to help praise the Lord.

LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND LECTORS will meet after each service on August 24. Thus, the meeting for the 8:00 worshippers will be at 9:15 a.m., and a meeting for those who worship at 10:15 will be at 11:30 a.m. If you are already a LEM or Lector, or if you are interested in this amazing ministry, please join us.

NURSERY ATTENDANTS NEEDED We are looking for 8-10 volunteers to help us staff the nursery this year. If you love kids and would be able to volunteer an hour at least once a month, please see Kelli MacDonald. Teenagers, grandparents, mothers and fathers could all make our nursery at Saint Alban’s a great place for young children to stay during the 10:15 service. We would like to staff two people each Sunday. If you are looking for a way to serve and be involved, this could be what you are looking for. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex.

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 another to share with a friend.

FOOD BANK current needs: crackers, beef broth, chicken broth, gelatin, pudding

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are August 31 and September 14 and 21.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are August 17, 31; September 7, 21, 28.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 63.

OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to Kathy Bromley on the recent death of her mother. The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11 NIV

Please remember in prayer: Bob Anderson, Nancy Ashley, Terri Babcock, Bob Beaty, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Rick Dunton, Bob Edington, Denise Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Vivian Jordan, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Reggie McMahan, Blake Pontius, Brad Powell, Jack Rademaker, Carrie Radu, Danette Rhodes, Emerson Ruff, Chris Sanxter, Doris Sanxter, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, The Timbrook Family, Karen Stath-Tracy, Jim Trueblood, Bob Wise, Noah York, Larry York Military: Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner.

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

THE NEWSLETTER DEADLINE has been moved up, as Barb will be out of the office Thursday and Friday. Please e-mail your articles no later than 9:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. Formatting for the newsletter will have to be completed that day.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP meets this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Marilyn McClure.

HEART AND HANDS meets on Fridays at 10:00 a.m.

THE JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL is coming up on September 20-21 and once again St. Alban’s will offer delicious Sizzle Chops to festival-goers! Please plan to attend the festival and help out if you can. We have jobs for parishioners of all ages and abilities. Those who are interested in helping, please plan to come to a meeting next Sunday after the 8:00 Eucharist.

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

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

FOOD BANK current needs: pancake mix, crackers, muffin mix, beef broth, chicken broth. We currently have an abundance of macaroni and cheese, chicken noodle soup, ramen noodles and canned vegetables.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 31.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are August 10, 17, 24, 31.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 81.

Please remember in prayer: Bob Anderson, Nancy Ashley, Terri Babcock, Bob Beaty, Shaun Birmingham, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Rick Dunton, Bob Edington, Denise Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Shirley Johnson, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Phil McClure, Reggie McMahan, Gene Pettibone, Brad Powell, Jack Rademaker, Carrie Radu, Danette Rhodes, Emerson Ruff, Chris Sanxter, Doris Sanxter, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, The Timbrook Family, Karen Stath-Tracy, Jim Trueblood, Noah York, Larry York Military: Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

LUNCH BUNCH meets at noon this Tuesday at The Busy Brush Café, 214 W 6th Street, Auburn, Indiana. A car pool leaves church at 11:30. Please sign the poster in the narthex. If you need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 637-5084.

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

HEART AND HANDS meets on Fridays at 10:00 a.m.

MEN’S NIGHT OUT will be held at 6:00 p.m. this Friday at the Lucky Moose, 622 E Dupont Road (corner of Coldwater and Dupont). Please sign the poster in the narthex if you plan to attend.

THE JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL is coming up on September 20-21 and once again St. Alban’s will offer delicious Sizzle Chops to festival-goers! Please plan to attend the festival and help out if you can. We have jobs for parishioners of all ages and abilities. Those who are interested in helping, please plan to come to a meeting Sunday, July 27, after the 8:00 Eucharist.

FOOD BANK current needs: jelly, pancake mix, pancake syrup, crackers, muffin mix, ketchup, mustard. We currently have an abundance of macaroni and cheese, chicken noodle soup, ramen noodles and canned vegetables.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 31.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are July 20 and August 10, 17, 24, 31.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 77.

FR, LAYDEN will be the chaplain for Camp New Happenings this week. This is a camp for children who have had a parent incarcerated. He will help with the program and to help with spiritual matters. Please keep the children, staff, and Fr. Layden in your prayers.

Please remember in prayer: Bob Anderson, Nancy Ashley, Terri Babcock, Bob Beaty, Shaun Birmingham, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Rick Dunton, Bob Edington, Denise Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Shirley Johnson, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Phil McClure, Reggie McMahan, Gene Pettibone, Brad Powell, Jack Rademaker, Carrie Radu, Danette Rhodes, Emerson Ruff, Doris Sanxter, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Karen Stath-Tracy, Jim Trueblood, Noah York, Larry York Military: Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL  is coming up on September 20-21 and once again St. Alban’s will offer delicious Sizzle Chops to festival-goers! Please plan to attend the festival and help out if you can. We have jobs for parishioners of all ages and abilities. Those who are interested in helping, please plan to come to a meeting Sunday, July 27 after the 8:00 Eucharist.

THE ENDOWMENT COMMISSION will not meet this month.

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

FRIENDS IN FAITH will resume their meetings at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at noon.

LUNCH BUNCH meets at noon on Tuesday, July 15, at The Busy Brush Café, 214 W 6th Street, Auburn, Indiana. Please note change of date from original schedule. A car pool leaves church at 11:30. Please sign the poster in the narthex. If you need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 637-5084.

MEN’S NIGHT OUT will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18, at the Lucky Moose, 622 E Dupont Road (corner of Coldwater and Dupont). Please sign the poster in the narthex if you plan to attend.

FOOD BANK current needs: pancake syrup, rice, tomato sauce, jelly, crackers, muffin mix. We currently have an abundance of macaroni and cheese, chicken noodle soup, ramen noodles and canned vegetables.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 31.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are July 13, 20, August 10, 17, 24, 31.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 66.

Please remember in prayer: Bob Anderson, Nancy Ashley, Terri Babcock, Shaun Birmingham, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Rick Dunton, Bob Edington, Denise Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Shirley Johnson, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Phil McClure, Reggie McMahan, Gene Pettibone, Brad Powell, Jack Rademaker, Carrie Radu, Danette Rhodes, Emerson Ruff, Doris Sanxter, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Karen Stath-Tracy, Jim Trueblood, Noah York, Larry York Military: Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner