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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: During the season of Lent, we are offering weekly Evening Prayer services followed by a light supper shared with Epiphany in Laurens. Wednesday, February 28th we will meet at Epiphany at 6:00 pm. The Rev. Paul Abernathy will be preaching. I hope that you will join us. Sam Wilson, our archivist and historian, has written a brief newsletter regarding the status of the work being done at All Saints’ in part for preparation of our 70th anniversary in 2021. You can access it in the history section of our website. Also, as most of you are aware, Dale Osborn Rains, a long time lay minister and verger here at All Saints, died on February 14th. A celebration of Dale’s life will be held on Friday, March 2nd at 11:00 am with reception to follow in the Parish House. C+ Upcoming Events: Adult Forum (the Episcopal Church……What is it?) – Sunday, 9:30 am Choir Practice – Wednesday, 7:00 pm Evening Prayer in Lent, followed by light supper Wed. Feb. 28th, 6:00 pm at Epiphany Wed. Mar. 7th, 6:00 pm at All Saints Wed. Mar. 14th, 6:00 pm at Epiphany Wed. Mar. 21st, 6:00 pm at All Saints Executive Committee meeting – Tuesday, March 6th, 11:30 am Vestry meeting - Wednesday, March 14th, 7:00 pm Film & Theology Series - Sunday, March 18th, 5:00 pm A Memorial Service for Dale Rains will be held at All Saints’ on Friday, March 2nd at 11:00 am. A reception will follow in the Parish House. March 4th – the Third Sunday in Lent Holy Eucharist, Rite 1: 10:30 am Lectionary Readings: http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent3_RCL.html#gsp1 Sunday Ministries: Ushers: Baily Dixon, Howard Pierce Acolyte: Henry Sullivan Lector: Clark McKean Intercessor: Kay Addison Eucharistic Minister: Lila McKean Gospel Bearer: Catherine Perry Counter: Leslie Preston Vestry Rep: Howard Pierce Coffee Host: Jane Parris Altar Guild: Marlene Halbert Birthdays and Celebrations February 28 – Kay Addison March 1 – Joel Rexford 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 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; Danny Snow; Edna Guthrie; Art Alloy; Virginia Sides; Whitney McDuffy; Andy Andrusko; Steve Halbert; Mary Odell; Bo White; Algie Grubbs; Ian Pearson; Nicole McAlister Repose of the soul of Dale Rains and Pete Hooper ALL SAINTS’ NEWS: THE NURSERY is now available for those who wish to use it. THE FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH OFFERING is taken up at the close of the service on the first Sunday of each month. The March offering will benefit United Ministries of Clinton. 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! 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! There are also a few ornaments and wall art still available. All proceeds go to the farmers who grow the coffee in Haiti. 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: Thank you to all who helped make our first Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper (in a long time) a great success! Between members, friends, PC students, and members of the community, we had around 70 people enjoy pancakes, sausage and bacon, and baked apples. A great time was had by all. During the season of Lent, we will be offering weekly Evening Prayer services followed by a light supper shared with Epiphany in Laurens as well as two Film & Theology series events. We begin on Wednesday, Feb. 21st at All Saints at 6:00 pm. The Rev. Paul Abernathy will preach. A full schedule is located in “Upcoming Events.” The first Film & Theology event is this Sunday, February 25th at 5:00 pm followed by a chili supper and discussion. The film is Cool Hand Luke. Please make time for this event and bring a friend. Also, as most of you are aware, Dale Osborn Rains, a long time lay minister and verger here at All Saints, died last week. A celebration of Dale’s life will be held on Friday, March 2nd at 11:00 am with reception to follow in the Parish House. C+ Upcoming Events: Adult Forum (the Episcopal Church……What is it?) – Sunday, 9:30 am Choir Practice – Wednesday, 7:00 pm, following Evening Prayer Evening Prayer in Lent, followed by light supper Wed. Feb. 21st, 6:00 pm at All Saints Wed. Feb. 28th, 6:00 pm at Epiphany Wed. Mar. 7th, 6:00 pm at All Saints Wed. Mar. 14th, 6:00 pm at Epiphany Wed. Mar. 21st, 6:00 pm at All Saints Film & Theology Series Sunday, February 25th, 5:00 pm – Cool Hand Luke , supper provided Sunday, March 18th, 5:00 pm A Memorial Service for Dale Rains will be held at All Saints’ on Friday, March 2nd at 11:00 am. A reception will follow in the Parish House. February 25th – the First Sunday in Lent Holy Eucharist: 10:30 am Lectionary Readings: http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent2_RCL.html#gsp1 Sunday Ministries: Ushers: Art & Pat Alloy Acolyte: Oliver Roosevelt, IV Lector: Morris Galloway Intercessor: Howard Pierce Eucharistic Minister: Lila McKean Gospel Bearer: Catherine Perry Counter: Dot Wilson Vestry Rep: Jenks Howe Coffee Host: Julie Keadle Altar Guild: Dot Wilson Birthdays and Celebrations February 24th – Herb Smith 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 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; Danny Snow; Edna Guthrie; Art Alloy; Virginia Sides; Whitney McDuffy; Andy Andrusko; Pete Hooper; Steve Halbert; Mary Odell; Bo White; Algie Grubbs; Ian Pearson; Nicole McAlister Repose of the soul of Dale Rains ALL SAINTS’ NEWS: THE NURSERY is now available for those who wish to use it. THE FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH OFFERING is taken up at the close of the service on the first Sunday of each month. The March offering will benefit United Ministries of Clinton. 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! 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! There are also a few ornaments and wall art still available. All proceeds go to the farmers who grow the coffee in Haiti. 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: There are many remarkable things happening as we enter into Lent. First off, Happy Mardi Gras! Today is Shrove Tuesday and we are gearing up for our Pancake Supper this evening at 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Please come and bring a friend. Tomorrow our first Ash Wednesday service will be in partnership with Canterbury ministries on the campus of PC (outside in the back of Neville Hall, weather permitting). The service at All Saints takes place at 6:00 pm. During the season of Lent, we will be offering two Film and Theology series events as well as weekly Evening Prayer services followed by a light supper shared with Epiphany in Laurens. We begin on Wednesday, Feb. 21st at All Saints at 6:00 pm. A full schedule is located in “Upcoming Events.” The first Film and Theology event is Sunday, February 25th at 5:00 pm followed by a chili supper and discussion. The film is “Cool Hand Luke”. Please make time for this event and bring a friend. Lastly, a reminder we are now offering nursery during the 10:30 am service for anyone who’d like to use it. Although children are always welcome in church, this gives families an option. Let me know if you’d like to volunteer for this ministry. We also have set up a “Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Nursery” table in the parish hall. Please take a labeled valentine and bring the gift to help upgrade the nursery. Any monetary gift is also appreciated. C+ Upcoming Events: Adult Forum (the Episcopal Church……What is it?) – Sunday, 9:30 am Choir Practice – Wednesday, 6:45 pm following Ash Wednesday service Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper – Tuesday, Feb. 13th, 6:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service – Wed., Feb. 14th, 12:30 pm on PC Campus & at All Saints, 6:00 pm Evening Prayer in Lent, followed by light supper Wed. Feb. 21st, 6:00 pm at All Saints Wed. Feb. 28th, 6:00 pm at Epiphany Wed. Mar. 7th, 6:00 pm at All Saints Wed. Mar. 14th, 6:00 pm at Epiphany Wed. Mar. 21st, 6:00 pm at All Saints Film & Theology Series Sunday, February 25th, 5:00 pm Sunday, March 18th, 5:00 pm February 18th – the First Sunday in Lent Holy Eucharist: 10:30 am Lectionary Readings: http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent1_RCL.html#gsp1 Sunday Ministries: Ushers: Bailey Dixon/Howard Pierce Acolyte: Henry Sullivan Lector: Laura Crary Intercessor: Neal Prater Eucharistic Minister: Dean Thompson Gospel Bearer: Catherine Perry Counter: Oliver Roosevelt Vestry Rep: Dean Thompson Coffee Host: Kay Addison Altar Guild: Dot Wilson The greenery on the altar is given to the Glory of God by Rita and Lynn Stewart in memory of Kay Murphy 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; Danny Snow; Edna Guthrie; Art Alloy; Virginia Sides; Whitney McDuffy; Andy Andrusko; Pete Hooper; Steve Halbert; Mary Odell; Bo White; Algie Grubbs; Ian Pearson; Nicole McAlister 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 March offering will benefit United Ministries of Clinton. 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! 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! There are also a few ornaments and wall art still available. All proceeds go to the farmers who grow the coffee in Haiti. 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: We are looking forward to having a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 13th at 6:00 pm in the parish hall. We are anticipating a large group and therefore requesting many hands to help. Thank you to all who have already signed up to help with set-up, cooking and clean-up. If others would like to still join in, please call the church office or email Neal Prater at nbprater@charter.net Also, just a reminder that this year our bishop’s visit to All Saints will be on Palm Sunday, March 25th. Our formation class, “The Episcopal Church…..what is it?” will be both an opportunity for us to learn about our denomination as well as prepare anyone who would like to be baptized, confirmed or reaffirm baptismal vows. Please let me know if you are interested any of these opportunities. Lastly, a reminder we are now offering nursery during the 10:30 am service for anyone who’d like to use it. Although children are always welcome in church, this gives families an option. Let me know if you’d like to volunteer for this ministry. We also have set up a “Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Nursery” table in the parish hall. Please take a labeled valentine and bring the gift to help upgrade the nursery. Any monetary gift is also appreciated. C+ Upcoming Events: Adult Forum (the Episcopal Church……What is it?) – Sunday, 9:30 am Choir Practice – Wednesday, 6:15 pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper – Tuesday, Feb. 13th, 6:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service – Wed., Feb. 14th, 12:30 pm on PC Campus & at All Saints, 6:00 pm February 11th – the Last Sunday after the Epiphany Holy Eucharist: 10:30 am Lectionary Readings: http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Epiphany/BEpiLast_RCL.html#nt1 Sunday Ministries: Ushers: Harry/Henry Sullivan Acolyte: Anna Shuford Lector: Oliver Roosevelt, IV Intercessor: Morris Galloway Eucharistic Minister: Anna Shuford Gospel Bearer: Catherine Perry Counter: Jenks Howe Vestry Rep: Howard Pierce Coffee Host: Jamie Adair Altar Guild: Dot Wilson Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God by Cindy & Howard Pierce in memory of Anne Rigby Pierce Birthdays and Anniversaries: February 4 – Bill Halbert February 9 – Jennifer Rains February 9 – Randy Mosteller February 10 – Liza Baker 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; Danny Snow; Edna Guthrie; Art Alloy; Virginia Sides; Whitney McDuffy; Andy Andrusko; Pete Hooper; Steve Halbert; Mary Odell; Bo White; Algie Grubbs; Ian Pearson; Nicole McAlister We celebrate the birth of Sulli Ann Baker on January 30th to Liza and Bo Baker. Sulli is the sister of Drake Baker and the granddaughter of Harry and Sharon Sullivan. 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 March offering will benefit United Ministries of Clinton. 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! There are also a few ornaments and wall art still available. All proceeds go to the farmers who grow the coffee in Haiti. 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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