ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY meets today at 9:15 a.m. and again on Sunday, September 29.

JUNIOR CHOIR Students in grade 2 and up are welcome to join the new junior choir, which will rehearse every Sunday, beginning today, from approximately 11:30 to noon.

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

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is this Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Please have your articles into the church office by 9:00 a.m. Thank you.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING gather at 9:30 a.m. this Tuesday for Holy Eucharist, followed by a business meeting.

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

JOHNNY APPLESEED BOOTH SETUP Those helping to set up the Johnny Appleseed Booth should meet at the church at 3:00 p.m. this Friday, September 20.

SIGN UP NOW to help with our Johnny Appleseed Festival booth next weekend. 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?

LADIES BIBLE STUDY and FELLOWSHIP GROUP will meet the second and fourth Thursday of each month, beginning September 26. We start with refreshments at 6:00 p.m., followed by prayer, discussion and study at 6:30. We end sharply at 8:00 All ladies of the church are welcome to join us for this time of study and fellowship. We are currently reading from the Acts of the Apostles, but are open to suggestions for other studies. Hope to see you at my house on the 26th. If you have any questions, please call Marilyn McClure, 492 -1724.

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH. Chris Renner will present a Disaster Preparedness Seminar on Saturday, September 28, at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome. Please join us as we talk about how to get prepared for a disaster.

DIOCESAN FESTIVAL DAY All are welcome to attend the second annual diocesan Festival Day on Saturday, October 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Camp Alexander Mack in Milford, Indiana. Cost is $10 per person or $25 per family. See the poster on the bulletin board in the narthex for more details or visit http://www.ednin.org to register.

ALTAR LINENS If you have any altar linens at home, please return them to the sacristy.

FOOD BANK CURRENT NEEDS: fruit juice, spaghetti sauce, stewed tomatoes, ramen noodles, flour, sugar, salad dressing, laundry soap, 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.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are September 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, Steve Faux, Vickie Faux, Jeanne Hahn, Macy Hubley, Mike Leburg, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Reggie McMahan, Leslie Peters, Sandra Rademaker, Marian Randall, John Renner, Chris Sanxter, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Francis & Renee Thompson, Bill Townsend, Carolyn Townsend, Jim Trueblood, John Williams, Kirsteen Wilkinson Military: Jacob Almonrode, Som Amphonephong, Justin Dixon, Jeremy Faux, Becky James, Mark James, Mark Kerr, Eric Lamberty, Logan Miller, Derek Palmer, Christopher Ray, Kyle Strong, Ty Sumner, Rob Tuttle

ANNOUNCEMENTS

USHERS meeting today 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 today at 10:15. Classes end at The Peace.

SAFEGUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN Following the 10:15 service today there will be training for all nursery workers and teachers. Meet in the youth room downstairs.

A YOUTH GROUP COOKOUT for students in grades 6 through 12 will be held today, 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.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

THE LUNCH BUNCH will dine at The Quiet Corner, 3242 E 500 S-57, Churubusco, at 12:30 this Tuesday. 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.

EVERYONE WELCOME! It’s not too late to join the choir. Music is an integral part of the worship life of Christians. Please prayerfully consider joining us at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.

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

ALTAR GUILD meets at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday 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 next Sunday at 9:15 a.m. and again on September 29.

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

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

JOHNNY APPLESEED BOOTH SETUP Those helping to set up the Johnny Appleseed Booth should meet at the church at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 20

SIGN UP NOW to help with our Johnny Appleseed Festival booth. 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 IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH. Chris Renner will be presenting a Disaster Preparedness Seminar on Saturday, September 28, at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome. Please join us as we talk about how to get prepared for a disaster.

FOOD BANK CURRENT NEEDS: fruit juice, spaghetti sauce, stewed tomatoes, ramen noodles, flour, sugar, salad dressing, laundry soap, 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.

OPEN DATE for Altar Flowers is September 15.

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

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Sally Ault, Trudy Bixler, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Loretta Curtis, Andrew Davis, Michael Dawson, John Diver, Steve Faux, Vickie Faux, Jeanne Hahn, Macy Hubley, Mike Leburg, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Reggie McMahan, Leslie Peters, Sandra Rademaker, Marian Randall, John Renner, Chris Sanxter, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Bill Townsend, Carolyn Townsend, Jim Trueblood, John Williams, Kirsteen Wilkinson Military: Jacob Almonrode, Som Amphonephong, Justin Dixon, Jeremy Faux, Becky James, Mark James, Mark Kerr, Eric Lamberty, Logan Miller, Derek Palmer, Christopher Ray, Kyle Strong, Ty Sumner, Rob Tuttle.

ON THE FIRST SUNDAY of each month the loose plate offering, minus any quarters, goes to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. Loose quarters continue to go to Matthew 25. If you would like your contribution to the rector’s fund to appear on your financial statement, simply use a designated envelope from the pew cardholder and note the number of your offering envelope.

WORSHIP COMMISSION meets at 6:00 p.m. this Wednesday.

EVERYONE WELCOME! Choir rehearsals will begin at 7:00 p.m. this 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. this 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 next Sunday 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 next Sunday at 10:15.

A YOUTH GROUP COOKOUT for students in grades 6 through 12 will be held next Sunday, 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?

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. 

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, Chris Sanxter, 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

ON THE FIRST SUNDAY of each month the loose plate offering, minus any quarters, goes to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund.  Loose quarters continue to go to Matthew 25.  If you would like your contribution to the rector’s fund to appear on your financial statement, simply use a designated envelope from the pew cardholder and note the number of your offering envelope.

WORSHIP COMMISSION meets at 6:00 p.m. this Wednesday.

PRAYER NIGHT will be held at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday.^. We will discuss those on the prayer list and offer prayers for the church.  All are welcome.

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

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

SAFEGUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN  All those helping with Sunday School and Nursery are required to attend the Safeguarding God’s Children training session at 3:00 p.m. next Sunday.

LAY EUCHARIST MINISTERS AND LECTORS, please mark your calendars now for meetings on August 18.  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.

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.

THE JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL is next month.  Preparations have already begun with some members sewing new outfits.  Anyone interested in helping in the planning stage of this event, please let Cindy Spice know.  Mark on your calendars now for September 21 and 22, so you can volunteer a little bit of time during the festival.  Remember that we always have a great time and don’t forget those fabulous Sizzle Chops!

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 CURRENT NEEDS peanut butter, juice, crackers, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, elbow macaroni, beef broth, chicken broth, condiments, laundry soap, dish washing liquid, bar soap, and toilet paper.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are August 11 & 18 and September 15 & 22.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are August 11, 18 and 25, and 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, 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.

FATHER LAYDEN is on vacation this week. If you have a pastoral emergency, you may contact the Rev. Mike Fulk, 497-9718 or 414-0684.

TICKETS FOR THE TINCAPS GAME this Saturday were ordered. 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.

THE ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY will meet at 9:15 a.m. on August 11. There will be only one meeting in August.

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

SAFEGUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN All those helping with Sunday School and Nursery are required to attend the Safeguarding God’s Children training session at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 11.

LAY EUCHARIST MINISTERS AND LECTORS, please mark your calendars now for meetings on August 18. 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.

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.

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!

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

FOOD BANK CURRENT NEEDS peanut butter, juice, crackers, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, elbow macaroni, beef broth, chicken broth, condiments, laundry soap, dish washing liquid, bar soap, and toilet paper.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are August 4, 11 and 18 and September 15 and 22.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are August 11, 18 and 25, and September 8, 15, 22 and 29.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 50.