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​All Saints’ Episcopal Church
We welcome, serve and love all unconditionally
through Jesus Christ
 
THIS WEEK AT ALL SAINTS
 
 From the Rector:
 
 This Wednesday, November 29th, we will have Evening Prayer at 6:00 pm followed by supper in the parish hall.  The Rev. Paul Abernathy will be preaching.  These four Wednesdays in Advent as we prepare for the Incarnation are important in our corporate life.  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.  The question we will be discussing is “Jesus is coming to your house at 3:14 on Sunday afternoon.  What will you do to prepare for that visit?”
 
Our flower chart for 2018 is in the church and ready to be filled in.  We still have a couple of slots left for December of this year.  If you would like to give the flowers on December 10th or 24th, please let us know via email or a phone call.
 
 
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 Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, November 29th –Advent Evening Prayer and Supper, 6:00 pm at All Saints’
NO Choir practice on Wednesday
Sunday, December 3rd – Adult Christian Formation, 9:30 – 10:15 am
Sunday, December 3rd – Holy Eucharist, 10:30 am
Monday, December 4th – Executive Committee, 11:00 am
 
 
          
December 3rd – The First Sunday of Advent
     
Holy Eucharist at 10:30 am
 
Lectionary Readings:
Year A, The First Sunday of Advent
 

• Isaiah 64:1-9
• 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
• Mark 13:24-37
• Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18

 
Sunday  Ministries (Just a Reminder):                      
Ushers:  H./H. Sullivan
Acolyte:  H. Pierce
Lector: M. Galloway
Intercessor:  K. Addison
Eucharistic Minister:  H. Pierce   
Gospel Bearer:  C. Perry                             
Counter:  L. Preston                            
Vestry Rep:  S. Wilson
Coffee Host: Julie Keadle
Altar Guild:  Carol Pearson
 
 
Altar Flowers:  Are given to the Glory of God    
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
 
November 27th – Linda Davis
November 29th – Cynthia Simmons
December 1st – Will Adair
December 1st – Lily Roosevelt
 
 
Parish Prayer List   
To add or remove names, contact one of the following:
Harry Sullivan at (803) 276-0007 or [email protected]
Neal Prater at 833-1545 or [email protected]
 
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:
 
 
 
THE FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH OFFERING is taken up at the close of the service on the first Sunday of each month. The December offering will benefit Hospice of Laurens County 
 
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.