Hardtner Fun

You ought to be able to recognize lots of familiar faces in this photo from First Camp at Hardtner. St. Alban's  folks were there as campers and staff. Who do you see?

Note: You can always click on a photo to enlarge it. Thanks to Rita for this photo.

St. Alban's Alphabet

Today's letter is "H." You see me every time we sing... Can you find me?

Our New Banner

St. Alban's new processional banner, pole and base are now complete and on display in the church. Special thanks to Dottie for sewing the banner. Fr. Whit sketched the design for the banner and built the pole and base. The banner was created for use in the procession for the consecration of Jake Owensby as the IV Bishop of Western Louisiana. It will be carried by two members of St. Alban's.

We will bless the completed banner prior to its use on Sunday, July 1, 2012 and after the consecration it will be on regular display in the church.

The blue field with golden yellow cross along with the sword and crown is the official crest of St. Alban's Diocese in England, which is the home of St. Alban's Cathedral. The cathedral is located on the site where Alban was martyred.

Babylon - Vacation Bible School

Join us in Babylon, where we will explore what life was like for Daniel and his friends as captives in a strange land. You’ll craft cool projects in the Marketplace, laugh as you play Bible-times’ games, sing fun songs, visit with Daniel, and eat interesting food in the Food Court. Plus, you’ll make lots of new friends!

The folks from St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church  will join us for our adventure to work and play.

·         Location – St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and McLean Hall

·         The adventure will last – Sunday, July 15 – Thursday, July 19

·         Celebration begins at – 5:30 p.m. (5:00 p.m. on the 15^th for registration)

·         Each day’s adventure ends at – 7:30 p.m.

·         Ages 4- 12 years old - For more information, call 318-323-3139

Register Now! - Forms are available at the church office!

General Convention: July 5 - 12

The 77^th Episcopal Church General Convention will be held July 5 through July 12 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Episcopal Church’s General Convention is held every three years, and is the bicameral governing body of the Church. It is composed of the House of Bishops, with upwards of 200 active and retired bishops and the House of Deputies, with clergy and lay representatives elected from the 110 dioceses of the Church, at more than 800 members.

For complete and extensive information on the General Convention 2012, check the website: http://generalconvention.org/gc

Please pray for our Bishop, Bishop-elect and our deputies...

Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel at the 77^th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hardtner Staff from St. Alban's

This year, St. Alban's is represented at Camp Hardtner by two of St. Alban's finest serving as permanent staff. Shown above are George (left) and Will (right) in a great photo by Deacon Bette Jo Kauffman. They are doing great work this summer!

A Banner for St. Alban's

When Jake Owensby is consecrated IV Bishop of the Diocese of Western Louisiana on July 21, 2012, the whole church (at least in our part of the kingdom) will be present. Representing each individual church in the procession into St. Mark's Cathedral will be a banner.

But St. Alban's didn't have a banner. Here is a sketch of a new banner that is being made for that occasion.  Dottie is doing the sewing and Fr. Whit is putting the pole and stand together. We will bless the completed banner prior to its use and after the big day - it will be on regular display here at the church.

The blue field with golden yellow cross along with the sword and crown is the official crest of St. Alban's Diocese in England.