 All Saints’ Episcopal Church
We welcome, serve and love all unconditionally through Jesus Christ THIS WEEK AT ALL SAINTS: From the Rector: A big thank you to all who planned and prepared for our annual parish Christmas dinner! The food was delicious and fun and fellowship was had by all. This Wednesday, December 20th, we will have our last Advent Evening Prayer at 6:00 pm followed by a soup supper. We travel this final week to Epiphany, Laurens where I will give the homily. These four Wednesdays in Advent are important in our corporate life as we prepare for the Incarnation. Please come. Also, I encourage you to bring a friend and make this holy time of anticipation special. On December 24th our regular 10:30 am service will take place as we celebrate the last Sunday of Advent. At 10:00 pm we will begin our celebration of the Incarnation of our Lord as we come together on Christmas Eve. I hope that you will join us for both the last Sunday of Advent and this wonderful celebration marking the beginning of the season of Christmas. Just a reminder, there will be no Christian Formation this Sunday nor next, December 31st. We will resume at 9:30 on January 7th, 2018. C+ Upcoming Events: Advent Evening Prayer and Supper, Wednesday, December 20th, 6:00 pm at Epiphany, Laurens Choir Practice - Wednesday, December 20th, 7:30 pm in the Parish House December 24th– The Fourth Sunday of Advent Holy Eucharist at 10:30 am Lectionary Readings: Year B, the Fourth Sunday of Advent http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Advent/BAdv4_RCL.html#nt1 Sunday Ministries (10:30 A.M.): Ushers: Bailey Dixon / Howard Pierce Acolyte: Henry Sullivan Lector: O. Roosevelt, IV Intercessor: O. Roosevelt Eucharistic Minister: Lila McKean Gospel Bearer: Catherine Perry Counter: Dot Wilson Vestry Rep: Julie Keadle Coffee Host: None Altar Guild: Janet Roberts December 24th – the Incarnation of our Lord Holy Eucharist at 10:00 pm Lectionary Readings: http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearABC_RCL/Christmas/ChrsDay1_RCL.html#Nt1 Christmas Eve Ministries: (10:00 P.M.) Ushers: Forrest Adair & Bates Adair Acolytes: Henry & Sophia Sullivan Lector: Morris Galloway Intercessor: Neal Prater Eucharistic Ministers: Lila McKean / Howard Pierce Gospel Bearer: Catherine Perry Counter: None Vestry Rep: Sharon Sullivan Hospitality Host: Alicia Davis Altar Guild: Janet Roberts Birthdays and Anniversaries: December 27 – Sarah Wicks December 28 – Alicia & Charles Davis Parish Prayer List To add or remove names, contact one of the following: Harry Sullivan at (803) 276-0007 or harry_b_sullivan@yahoo.com Neal Prater at 833-1545 or nbprater@charter.net Please pray for: Mikell & Hal Stribling; Charlotte & Dillard Hill; Terri & Kenny Murphy; JoAnne & Dale Rains; Helen, Lisa & Lori Wicks; Mary Barrus; Devon Stewart; Gordon Locatis; Ron Elson; Harriet Monahan; Charles Lyman Bates; Barbara Anderson; LeAnn Watson; Esabelle Davies; Ted Watson; Carol Gurga; Danny Snow; Edna Guthrie; Art Alloy; Charles Krewson; Marquita Hamilton; Virginia Sides; Whitney McDuffy; Andy Andrusko; Pete Hooper; Steve Halbert; Mary Odell; Bo White; Ian Pearson; Algie Grubbs, Marlene Halbert ALL SAINTS’ NEWS: THE FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH OFFERING is taken up at the close of the service on the first Sunday of each month. The January offering will benefit Boys Farm Inc. UNITED MINISTRIES FOOD BASKETS: Nonperishable food will be received at the church at any time. This food will be presented at the altar on the second Sunday of each month. Please remember to bring nonperishable foods to fill the baskets! *CURRENT URGENT NEEDS - CANNED GOODS SINGING ROOSTER FAIR-TRADE COFFEE FROM HAITI is available through the church as a way of supporting our diocesan mission in Cange. An order sheet is placed in the church and in the parish hall. Buy some for yourself—and some to give as gifts! All proceeds go to the farmers who grow the coffee in Haiti. The Singing Rooster Market is now open! Many gifts, ornaments and wall art are available now for the holidays. They are set up in the Parish Hall for you to purchase. GLUTEN-FREE COMMUNION WAFERS are always available upon request. Let the priest know before the service or at the communion rail.  All Saints’ Episcopal Church
We welcome, serve and love all unconditionally through Jesus Christ THIS WEEK AT ALL SAINTS: From the Rector: This Wednesday, December 13th, we will continue with our Evening Prayer at 6:00 pm here at All Saints followed by supper in the Parish House with our friends from Church of the Epiphany, Laurens. We look forward to having the Rev. Paul Abernathy as preacher. These four Wednesdays in Advent are important in our corporate life as we prepare for the Incarnation. Please come. Also, I encourage you to bring a friend and make this holy time of anticipation special. On December 24th our regular 10:30 am service will take place as we celebrate the last Sunday of Advent. At 10:00 pm we will begin our celebration of the Incarnation of our Lord as we come together on Christmas Eve. I hope that you will join us for both the last Sunday of Advent and this wonderful celebration marking the beginning of the season of Christmas. This Sunday we’ll conclude our series on Advent during Christian formation at 9:30. There will be no formation classes on Sunday, Dec. 24th and 31st. C+ Upcoming Events: Advent Evening Prayer and Supper, Wednesday, December 13th, 6:00 pm at All Saints Choir Practice - Wednesday, December 13th, 7:30 pm in the Parish House Vestry Meeting - Wednesday, December 13th, 7:30 pm, Annual Parish Christmas Dinner - Sunday, December 17th, 5:00 pm in the Parish House. The sign-up sheet is in the back of the church. December 17th– The Third Sunday of Advent Christian Formation at 9:30 am Holy Eucharist at 10:30 am Lectionary Readings: Year B, The Third Sunday of Adventhttp://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Advent/BAdv3_RCL.html#nt1 Sunday Ministries (Just a Reminder): Ushers: B. Halbert/F. Adair Acolyte: Henry/Sophia Sullivan Lector: O. Roosevelt Intercessor: N. Prater Eucharistic Minister: K. Addison Gospel Bearer: C. Perry Counter: K. Addison Vestry Rep: H. Pierce Coffee Host: Jamie Adair Altar Guild: Carol Pearson Altar Flowers: Are given to the Glory of God by Janet and Jim Roberts in thanksgiving for Mary Roberts. Birthdays and Anniversaries: Laura Crary Rita & Lynn Stewart Parish Prayer List To add or remove names, contact one of the following: Harry Sullivan at (803) 276-0007 or harry_b_sullivan@yahoo.com Neal Prater at 833-1545 or nbprater@charter.net Please pray for: Mikell & Hal Stribling; Charlotte & Dillard Hill; Terri & Kenny Murphy; JoAnne & Dale Rains; Helen, Lisa & Lori Wicks; Mary Barrus; Devon Stewart; Gordon Locatis; Ron Elson; Harriet Monahan; Charles Lyman Bates; Barbara Anderson; LeAnn Watson; Esabelle Davies; Ted Watson; Carol Gurga; Danny Snow; Edna Guthrie; Art Alloy; Charles Krewson; Marquita Hamilton; Virginia Sides; Whitney McDuffy; Andy Andrusko; Pete Hooper; Steve Halbert; Mary Odell; Bo White; Ian Pearson; Algie Grubbs ALL SAINTS’ NEWS: CHRISTMAS FLOWERS If you would like to remember someone by contributing to the Christmas Flower fund, please fill out the form which will be located in this Sunday’s bulletin, attach your check and place in the offering plate or the bin on the Rector’s office door. NOT LATER THAN NOON ON SUNDAY, DEC. 17 THE FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH OFFERING is taken up at the close of the service on the first Sunday of each month. The January offering will benefit Boys Farm Inc. UNITED MINISTRIES FOOD BASKETS: Nonperishable food will be received at the church at any time. This food will be presented at the altar on the second Sunday of each month. Please remember to bring nonperishable foods to fill the baskets! *CURRENT URGENT NEEDS - CANNED GOODS SINGING ROOSTER FAIR-TRADE COFFEE FROM HAITI is available through the church as a way of supporting our diocesan mission in Cange. An order sheet is placed in the church and in the parish hall. Buy some for yourself—and some to give as gifts! All proceeds go to the farmers who grow the coffee in Haiti. The Singing Rooster Market is now open! Many gifts, ornaments and wall art are available now for the holidays. They are set up in the Parish Hall for you to purchase. GLUTEN-FREE COMMUNION WAFERS are always available upon request. Let the priest know before the service or at the communion rail. All Saints’ Episcopal Church
We welcome, serve and love all unconditionally through Jesus Christ THIS WEEK AT ALL SAINTS From the Rector: As we come to the second Sunday in Advent, the gospel gives us the powerful image of John the Baptist as he comes out of the wilderness. His words are meant to challenge. “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Mark 1: 7-8 This season of expectation is about being prepared to meet God. Get ready. Stay awake. Prepare to meet your Savior. This Wednesday, December 6th, we will have Evening Prayer at 6:00 pm followed by supper in the parish hall at Church of the Epiphany, Laurens. I will be preaching this week. These four Wednesdays in Advent are important in our corporate life as we prepare for the Incarnation. Please come. Also, I encourage you to bring a friend and make this holy time of anticipation special. This Sunday we continue our series on Advent during Christian formation. We are looking at the theological and liturgical meanings of the season. To be better prepared, I encourage you to read the first chapter of Luke beforehand. C+ Upcoming Events: Wednesday, December 6th, –Advent Evening Prayer and Supper, 6:00 pm at Epiphany, Laurens Choir Practice – 7:30 pm in the Parish Hall Sunday, December 10th – Adult Christian Formation, 9:30 – 10:15 am Sunday, December 10th – Holy Eucharist, 10:30 am Sunday, December 10th – Book Club, 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall Wednesday, December 13th – Advent Evening Prayer and Supper, 6:00 pm at All Saints Wednesday, December 13th – 7:30 pm, Vestry Meeting December 10th– The Second Sunday of Advent Holy Eucharist at 10:30 am Lectionary Readings: Year B, The Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday Ministries (Just a Reminder): Ushers: L./C. McKean Acolyte: A. Shuford Lector: H. Pierce Intercessor: M. Galloway Eucharistic Minister: D. Thompson Gospel Bearer: C. Perry Counter: J. Howe Vestry Rep: L. McKean Coffee Host: K. Addison Altar Guild: Carol Pearson Altar Flowers: Are given to the Glory of God Birthdays and Anniversaries: Parish Prayer List To add or remove names, contact one of the following: Harry Sullivan at (803) 276-0007 or harry_b_sullivan@yahoo.com Neal Prater at 833-1545 or nbprater@charter.net Please pray for: Mikell & Hal Stribling; Charlotte & Dillard Hill; Terri & Kenny Murphy; JoAnne & Dale Rains; Helen, Lisa & Lori Wicks; Mary Barrus; Devon Stewart; Gordon Locatis; Ron Elson; Harriet Monahan; Charles Lyman Bates; Barbara Anderson; LeAnn Watson; Esabelle Davies; Ted Watson; Carol Gurga; Danny Snow; Edna Guthrie; Art Alloy; Charles Krewson; Marquita Hamilton; Virginia Sides; Whitney McDuffy; Andy Andrusko; Pete Hooper; Steve Halbert; Mary Odell; Bo White NEWS AND COMING EVENTS: CHRISTMAS FLOWERS If you would like to remember someone by contributing to the Christmas Flower fund, please fill out the form which will be located in this Sunday’s bulletin, attach your check and place in the offering plate or the bin on the Rector’s office door. NOT LATER THAN NOON ON SUNDAY, DEC. 17 THE FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH OFFERING is taken up at the close of the service on the first Sunday of each month. The January offering will benefit Boys Farm Inc. UNITED MINISTRIES FOOD BASKETS: Nonperishable food will be received at the church at any time. This food will be presented at the altar on the second Sunday of each month. Please remember to bring nonperishable foods to fill the baskets! *CURRENT URGENT NEEDS - CANNED GOODS SINGING ROOSTER FAIR-TRADE COFFEE FROM HAITI is available through the church as a way of supporting our diocesan mission in Cange. An order sheet is placed in the church and in the parish hall. Buy some for yourself—and some to give as gifts! All proceeds go to the farmers who grow the coffee in Haiti. The Singing Rooster Market is now open! Many gifts, ornaments and wall art are available now for the holidays. They are set up in the Parish Hall for you to purchase. GLUTEN-FREE COMMUNION WAFERS are always available upon request. Let the priest know before the service or at the communion rail. |
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