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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: You are all in my prayers and I miss you. This week we will begin online services. Our first service of Morning Prayer will be Sunday, March 29th to begin at 10:30. The site to join the service is www.facebook.com/allsaintsclinton.org. You do not have to sign on or sign up to join the service. This is a new experience for All Saints’. If you have any questions about how to connect please let me know. I hope you will set the time aside so we can be still be connected while physically separated. Please stay in contact with each other. If you worry about someone, call and check on them. The vestry will continue to reach out to all of you as well. If there is a concern or someone you know who needs something, please let me know. On a different subject, we hope to begin work soon on capital improvements. The first project will be a much-needed lift beside the steps going into the church. You should see work on this project beginning soon. A letter will be sent out soon letting you know all that is planned and all that we hope to do to continue to make welcoming at All Saints’ a priority. C+ *Please remember to bring nonperishable food anytime to fill the baskets for United Ministries! Our donations have decreased somewhat so a gentle reminder to all. The baskets are blessed at the altar on the second Sunday of the month and then delivered. March Twenty-ninth, the Fifth Sunday in Lent http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Lent/ALent5_RCL.html#nt1 ALL SAINTS’ NEWS: THE CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY, LAURENS participates with three other small churches each week in a Backpack Ministry benefiting approximately 50 children at Ford Elementary in Laurens. They are having difficulty locating the food items during this time of scarcity in grocery stores. If you are willing to help donate items, please bring them by the church or call or text Alicia Davis at 803-360-5247. She will be glad to pick them up! Specific items needed are:
THE FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH OFFERING is taken up at the close of the service on the first Sunday of each month. April’s offering is to the Open Door 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. Bags of coffee are available for purchase in the parish hall as well as beautiful ornaments and home décor. Buy some for yourself—and some to give as gifts! 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. Birthdays and Anniversaries March 30 – Hal & Mikell Stribling March 31 – Mac Howe Parish Prayer List To add or remove names, contact one of the following Neal Prater at 833-1545 or nbprater@charter.net Alicia Davis at 803-360-5247 or apdavis1285@gmail.com Please pray for: +Mikell & Hal Stribling; Devon Stewart; +LeAnn Watson; Ted Watson; +Edna Guthrie; Virginia Sides; Whitney McDuffie; Bo White; Ian Pearson; Nicole McAlister; Pam Davis; +Leslie Anne Jackson; Walter Appleby; +Jessica Parris; Bill Barrus; Phillip Clark; Jean Hess; Murray Handback; Pamela Waite; +Lois Wilson; Faye Bennett; +Mac Howe; Charles Bates; Tom Gallagher; Dustin Richie; Haddon Norris; +Amy Monahan; Toni Sharle Bates; Dana Harwell; Sonnie Holliday; Jimmy Sullivan; Linda Caplan; Donna Rinehart; Marcia Bronson; +Susan Galloway; Roy Portwood; Rob Hess; Beverly Keen; Sheila Sears. + indicates All Saints’ members All Saints’ Episcopal Church
We welcome, serve and love all unconditionally through Jesus Christ THIS WEEK AT ALL SAINTS: From the Rector: We have had a busy few weeks as we’ve prepared to ready for the season of Lent. We are now in full swing with our Wednesday Lenten Evening Prayer and Supper beginning on March 4th. We will have Evening Prayer followed by a soup supper each Wednesday in Lent ending on April 1st. Listed below are those who have signed up to bring soup, bread and tea this week. Soup – Alicia Davis, Howard Pierce, Dot Wilson Bread – Alicia Davis, Dot Wilson Tea & Ice – Harry Sullivan A Film & Theology Event is scheduled for Sunday, March 15th at 5:00 pm. Bring a dish to share for conversation after watching “A Way Way Back”. Popcorn and drinks provided. The Bishop’s visit is Sunday, March 22nd when he will be here to confirm, receive and reaffirm 12 congregants who attend All Saints’ regularly. This is sure to be a wonderful testament to the life and vibrancy that is All Saints’. I also encourage you to arrive early and attend the Bishop’s forum at 9:30 am. This is an opportunity to hear about the life of the diocese and to ask questions in an open dialogue with him. Finally, don’t forget – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME begins this Sunday! Turn your clocks ahead 1 hour on Saturday night. See you Sunday. C+ Upcoming Events: Wed., Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Wednesdays in Lent, Evening Prayer and supper, 6:00 pm Apr. 1 Sat., Mar. 7th Daylight Savings Time begins – Turn clocks ahead 1 hour Sun., Mar. 8th Christian Formation, 9:30 am Sun., Mar. 15th Film & Theology Event, “A Way Way Back”, 5:00 pm Sun., Mar. 22nd Bishop Waldo’s visit including Bishop’s Forum at 9:30 am, Holy Eucharist with Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation, 10:30 am, Reception following in the Parish Hall. *Please remember to bring nonperishable food anytime to fill the baskets for United Ministries! Our donations have decreased somewhat so a gentle reminder to all. The baskets are blessed at the altar on the second Sunday of the month and then delivered. March Eighth, the Second Sunday in Lent http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Lent/ALent2_RCL.html#gsp1 Holy Eucharist – Rite 2: 10:30 am Sunday Ministries: Ushers: Forrest Adair/Harry Sullivan Acolyte: Howard Pierce Lector: Jane Crawford Gospel Bearer: Catherine Perry Intercessor: Sam Wilson Eucharistic Ministers: Lila McKean/Jan Melara Counter: Dot Wilson Vestry Rep: Jane Parris Coffee Host: Lila McKean Altar Guild: Jan Melara Birthdays and Anniversaries March 4 – Neal Prater March 5 – Lori Wicks March 9 – Carol Pearson March 11 – Cameron Blackwell March 14 – Brandon Parsons-Wells Parish Prayer List To add or remove names, contact one of the following Neal Prater at 833-1545 or nbprater@charter.net Alicia Davis at 803-360-5247 or apdavis1285@gmail.com Please pray for: +Mikell & Hal Stribling; Devon Stewart; +LeAnn Watson; Ted Watson; +Edna Guthrie; Virginia Sides; Whitney McDuffie; Bo White; Ian Pearson; Nicole McAlister; Pam Davis; +Leslie Anne Jackson; Walter Appleby; +Jessica Parris; Bill Barrus; Phillip Clark; Jean Hess; Murray Handback; Pamela Waite; +Lois Wilson; Faye Bennett; +Mac Howe; Charles Bates; Tom Gallagher; Dustin Richie; Haddon Norris; +Amy Monahan; Toni Sharle Bates; Dana Harwell; Sonnie Holliday; Jimmy Sullivan; Linda Caplan; Donna Rinehart; Marcia Bronson; +Susan Galloway; Roy Portwood; Rob Hess; Beverly Keen; Michele Freeman; Sheila Sears. Repose of the soul of: Jeff Howe, brother of +Chip Howe. + indicates All Saints’ members ALL SAINTS’ NEWS: THE FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH OFFERING is taken up at the close of the service on the first Sunday of each month. April’s offering is to the Open Door 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. Bags of coffee are available for purchase in the parish hall as well as beautiful ornaments and home décor. Buy some for yourself—and some to give as gifts! 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: Oyster Roast this Friday – Continue to invite friends and neighbors to share in this evening of fun and fellowship. Upcoming Events: Wed., Feb. 5th Choir Practice, 6:15 pm Fri., Feb. 7th Annual Oyster Roast, 6 – 8 pm Tues., Feb. 25th Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, time TBD *Please remember to bring nonperishable food anytime to fill the baskets for United Ministries! Our donations have decreased somewhat so a gentle reminder to all. The baskets are blessed at the altar on the second Sunday of the month and then delivered. February 9th, the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi5_RCL.html#ot1 Holy Eucharist – Rite 2: 10:30 am Sunday Ministries: Ushers: Forrest Adair/Chip Howe Acolyte: Sophia Sullivan Lector: Laura Crary Gospel Bearer: Catherine Perry Intercessor: Cindy Perry Eucharistic Ministers: Jenks Howe/Linda Dolny Counter: Oliver Roosevelt III Vestry Rep: Sam Wilson Coffee Host: Alicia Davis Altar Guild: Dot Wilson Birthdays and Anniversaries Feb. 4 – Bill Halbert Feb. 9 – Randy Mosteller Feb. 9 – Dylan Parsons-Wells Feb. 10 – Liza Sullivan Baker Feb. 14 – Susan Galloway Altar Flowers this Sunday are given to the glory of God by Dot & Sam Wilson in memory of Mary Barrus. Parish Prayer List To add or remove names, contact one of the following Neal Prater at 833-1545 or nbprater@charter.net Alicia Davis at 803-360-5247 or apdavis1285@gmail.com Please pray for: +Mikell & Hal Stribling; Devon Stewart; +LeAnn Watson; Ted Watson; +Edna Guthrie; Virginia Sides; Whitney McDuffie; Bo White; Ian Pearson; Nicole McAlister; Pam Davis; +Leslie Anne Jackson; Walter Appleby; +Jessica Parris; Bill Barrus; Phillip Clark; Jean Hess; Murray Handback; Pamela Waite; +Lois Wilson; Faye Bennett; +Mac Howe; Charles Bates; Tom Gallagher; Dustin Richie; Haddon Norris; +Amy Monahan; Toni Sharle Bates; Dana Harwell; Sonnie Holliday; Stephanie Vargo; Jimmy Sullivan; Linda Caplan; Donna Rinehart; Marcia Bronson; +Susan Galloway; Roy Portwood; +Copie Dick; Rob Hess; Beverly Keen. + indicates All Saints’ members ALL SAINTS’ NEWS: LAURENS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOME needs items for their elderly residents. Please consider donations of small deodorants and body sprays and individually wrapped snacks. There is a donation box in the Parish Hall. THE FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH OFFERING is taken up at the close of the service on the first Sunday of each month. March offering is to the Clinton Community Garden Project. 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. Bags of coffee are available for purchase in the parish hall as well as beautiful ornaments and home décor. Buy some for yourself—and some to give as gifts! 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: The Bishop of Upper South Carolina, the Right Reverend Andrew Waldo, is coming to All Saints’ on Sunday, March 22nd. If anyone is considering Confirmation, Reception into the Episcopal Church, or Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows, please contact me so we can best prepare for that visit. Christian Formation has resumed, and we are studying C. S. Lewis’, “The Screwtape Letters”. Please join us on Sunday at 9:30 am. Also, our next Film & Theology event is this Sunday at 5 pm. Dinner (provided) and discussion follow the movie. Bring a friend and join us! C+ Upcoming Events: Wed., Jan 15th Choir Practice, 6:15 pm Sun., Jan. 19th Adult Formation Class, “The Screwtape Letters”, 9:30 am Sun., Jan. 19th Film & Theology Event, 5:00 pm Sun., Jan. 26th Parish Meeting with lunch, immediately following the 10:30 am service. Fri., Feb. 7th Annual Oyster Roast, 6 – 8 pm Tues., Feb. 25th Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, time TBD *Please remember to bring nonperishable food anytime to fill the baskets for United Ministries! Our donations have decreased somewhat so a gentle reminder to all. The baskets are blessed at the altar on the second Sunday of the month and then delivered. January 19th, the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi2_RCL.html#gsp1 Holy Eucharist – Rite 2: 10:30 am Sunday Ministries: Ushers: Clark McKean/Chip Howe Acolyte: Howard Pierce Lector: Dean Thompson Gospel Bearer: Catherine Perry Intercessor: Cindy Perry Eucharistic Ministers: Howard Pierce/Dean Thompson Counter: Oliver Roosevelt Vestry Rep: Dean Thompson Coffee Host: Julie Keadle Altar Guild: Lila McKean Birthdays and Anniversaries Jan. 13 – Cooper Jackson Jan. 14 – Pat Alloy Jan. 16 – Marcia Addison Jan. 16 – Gavin Kiley Jan. 16 – Melissa Turner Jan. 22 – Art Alloy Jan. 25 – Amy Monahan Altar Flowers this Sunday are given to the glory of God. Parish Prayer List To add or remove names, contact one of the following Neal Prater at 833-1545 or nbprater@charter.net Alicia Davis at 803-360-5247 or apdavis1285@gmail.com Please pray for: +Mikell & Hal Stribling; Devon Stewart; +LeAnn Watson; Ted Watson; +Edna Guthrie; Virginia Sides; Whitney McDuffie; Bo White; Ian Pearson; Nicole McAlister; Pam Davis; +Leslie Anne Jackson; Walter Appleby; +Jessica Parris; Bill Barrus; Phillip Clark; Jean Hess; Murray Handback; Pamela Waite; +Lois Wilson; Faye Bennett; +Mac Howe; Charles Bates; Tom Gallagher; Dustin Richie; Haddon Norris; +Amy Monahan; Sheila Sears; Toni Sharle Bates; Dana Harwell; Sonnie Holliday; Stephanie Vargo; Jimmy Sullivan; Linda Caplan; Donna Rinehart; +Harriet Monahan; Marcia Bronson; +Susan Galloway; Roy Portwood; +Copie Dick; Rob Hess. + indicates All Saints’ members ALL SAINTS’ NEWS: LAURENS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOME needs items for their elderly residents. Please consider donations of small deodorants and body sprays and individually wrapped snacks. There is a donation box in the Parish Hall. ALL SAINTS’ PICTORIAL DIRECTORY is still in the works. We do have an updated directory available located at the back of the church. Please feel free to pick one up. SERMONS are now available to read on the website. Each week they are uploaded along with a copy of the Newsbytes. You’ll find the tab for each at the top of the home page. THE FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH OFFERING is taken up at the close of the service on the first Sunday of each month. February’s offering is to Good Shepherd Free Medical Center. 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. Bags of coffee are available for purchase in the parish hall as well as beautiful ornaments and home décor. Buy some for yourself—and some to give as gifts! 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: As we begin this New Year, I hope you will continue to keep All Saints’, our mission and ministry in your prayers and hearts. Though small, we are active with many upcoming events. This is a recap of last week’s information. Our Adult Formation class begins this Sunday at 9:30 am. The focus will be on C. S. Lewis’ book “The Screwtape Letters”. There are books available for purchase in the Parish Hall. Please read chapter 1 for this first class. Sunday, January 19th will be our next Film and Theology event. The movie chosen is “This Beautiful Fantastic” starring Jessica Brown Findlay of Downton Abbey. We will begin at 5:00 pm with popcorn and drinks. Supper is provided with discussion after the movie. January 26th is the day of our Annual Parish Meeting and lunch immediately following the 10:30 service. We will elect new vestry members, new delegates to Diocesan Convention, and we will also vote on Bylaw changes. As always it is an important day in our common life. All Saints’ Oyster Roast is scheduled for Friday, February 7th. Last year was wonderful, but it also requires “all hands-on deck” to make this event happen. As we get closer to the date there will be sign-up lists for help needed. Please put this on your calendar and invite your friends. Tuesday, February 25th is our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. This Mardi Gras celebration occurs to usher in Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent. All Saints’ continues to be blessed. We are blessed with gifts of time, talent and treasure. Please add these events to your calendar and plan to participate. They are also wonderful opportunities for evangelism so invite someone to join you as we continue to seek to live out God’s will in our common life. May God continue to bless you in this new year. C+ Upcoming Events: Sun., Jan. 12th Adult Formation Class, “The Screwtape Letters”, 9:30 am Sun., Jan. 12th Theological Book Club, 7:00 pm Sun., Jan. 19th Film & Theology Event, 5:00 pm Sun., Jan. 26th Parish Meeting with lunch, immediately following the 10:30 am service. Fri., Feb. 7th Annual Oyster Roast, time TBD Tues., Feb. 25th Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, time TBD *Please remember to bring nonperishable food anytime to fill the baskets for United Ministries! Our donations have decreased somewhat so a gentle reminder to all. The baskets are blessed at the altar on the second Sunday of the month and then delivered. January 12th, the First Sunday after the Epiphany, the Baptism of our Lord http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi1_RCL.html#nt1 Holy Eucharist – Rite 2: 10:30 am Sunday Ministries: Ushers: Bailey Dixon/Howard Pierce Acolyte: Oliver Roosevelt IV Lector: Oliver Roosevelt Gospel Bearer: Catherine Perry Intercessor: Neal Prater Eucharistic Ministers: Linda Dolny/Lila McKean Counter: Clark McKean Vestry Rep: Stephanie Sullivan Coffee Host: Pat & Art Alloy Altar Guild: Lila McKean Birthdays and Anniversaries Jan. 12 – Mark Browder Jan. 13 – Cooper Jackson Jan. 14 – Pat Alloy Jan. 16 – Marcia Addison Jan. 16 – Gavin Kiley Jan. 16 – Melissa Turner Altar Flowers this Sunday are given to the glory of God by the Sullivan family in memory of Henrietta Sullivan. Parish Prayer List To add or remove names, contact one of the following Neal Prater at 833-1545 or nbprater@charter.net Alicia Davis at 803-360-5247 or apdavis1285@gmail.com Please pray for: +Mikell & Hal Stribling; Devon Stewart; +LeAnn Watson; Ted Watson; +Edna Guthrie; Virginia Sides; Whitney McDuffie; Bo White; Ian Pearson; Nicole McAlister; Pam Davis; +Leslie Anne Jackson; Walter Appleby; +Jessica Parris; Bill Barrus; Phillip Clark; Jean Hess; Murray Handback; Pamela Waite; +Lois Wilson; Faye Bennett; +Mac Howe; Charles Bates; Tom Gallagher; Dustin Richie; Haddon Norris; +Amy Monahan; Sheila Sears; Toni Sharle Bates; Dana Harwell; Sonnie Holliday; Stephanie Vargo; Jimmy Sullivan; Linda Caplan; Donna Rinehart; +Harriet Monahan; Marcia Bronson; +Susan Galloway; Roy Portwood; +Copie Dick; Rob Hess. + indicates All Saints’ members ALL SAINTS’ NEWS: LAURENS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOME is in need of items for their elderly residents. Please consider donations of small deodorants and body sprays and also individually wrapped snacks. There is a donation box in the Parish Hall. ALL SAINTS’ PICTORIAL DIRECTORY is still in the works. We do have an updated directory available located at the back of the church. Please feel free to pick one up. SERMONS are now available to read on the website. Each week they are uploaded along with a copy of the Newsbytes. You’ll find the tab for each at the top of the home page. THE FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH OFFERING is taken up at the close of the service on the first Sunday of each month. February’s offering is to Good Shepherd Free Medical Center. 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. Bags of coffee are available for purchase in the parish hall as well as beautiful ornaments and home décor. Buy some for yourself—and some to give as gifts! 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: Our All Saints’ Christmas Dinner was held last evening, and a great time was had by all. Thank you to all who helped coordinate, plan and clean up. A special shout out to Julie Keadle for organizing the event. Please join us for our last Advent Evening Prayer this Wednesday at 6:00 pm followed by a simple supper together. Another quick reminder to please turn in your pledge card before the end of the year. Our annual parish meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, January 26th so we’d like to have them to finalize budget preparations. If you need another card, please pick one up in the back of the church. C+ Upcoming Events: Wed., Dec. 18th Choir Practice, 6:15 pm Wed., Dec. 18th Advent Evening Prayer followed by supper, 6:00 pm Tues., Dec. 24th Christmas Eve Service, 10:00 pm (reception following) Wed., Dec. 25th Christmas Day Service, 10:00 am Sun., Jan. 26th Annual Parish Meeting with lunch, immediately following the 10:30 am service. Fri., Feb. 7th Annual Oyster Roast, time TBD *Please remember to bring nonperishable food anytime to fill the baskets for United Ministries! Our donations have decreased somewhat so a gentle reminder to all. The baskets are blessed at the altar on the second Sunday of the month and then delivered. December 22nd, The Fourth Sunday of Advent http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Advent/AAdv4_RCL.html#nt1 Holy Eucharist – Rite 2: 10:30 am Sunday Ministries: Ushers: Clark & Lila McKean Acolyte: Howard Pierce Lector: Oliver Roosevelt IV Gospel Bearer: Catherine Perry Intercessor: Kelly Gallagher-Kiley Eucharistic Minister: Howard Pierce Counter: Clark McKean Vestry Rep: Harry Sullivan Coffee Host: Jamie Adair Altar Guild: Carol Pearson Altar Greenery this Sunday is given to the glory of God by Jenks and Chip Howe in memory of Jimmy Macdonald. Parish Prayer List To add or remove names, contact one of the following Neal Prater at 833-1545 or nbprater@charter.net Alicia Davis at 803-360-5247 or apdavis1285@gmail.com Please pray for: +Mikell & Hal Stribling; Devon Stewart; +LeAnn Watson; Ted Watson; +Edna Guthrie; Virginia Sides; Whitney McDuffie; Bo White; Ian Pearson; Nicole McAlister; Pam Davis; +Leslie Anne Jackson; Walter Appleby; +Jessica Parris; Bill Barrus; Phillip Clark; Jean Hess; Murray Handback; Pamela Waite; +Lois Wilson; Faye Bennett; +Mac Howe; Charles Bates; Tom Gallagher; Dustin Richie; Haddon Norris; +Amy Monahan; Sheila Sears; Toni Sharle Bates; Dana Harwell; Sonnie Holliday; Stephanie Vargo; Jimmy Sullivan; Linda Caplan; Donna Rinehart; +Harriet Monahan; Marcia Bronson; +Susan Galloway; Roy Portwood; +Copie Dick. + indicates All Saints’ members ALL SAINTS’ NEWS: ALL SAINTS’ PICTORIAL DIRECTORY is still in the works. We do have an updated directory available located at the back of the church. Please feel free to pick one up. PASTORAL CARE COMMITTEE needs new members. If you are not on a list and would like to be, please contact LeAnn Watson at 833-4404. Committee members help with receptions, funerals and provide meals during times of pastoral needs. SERMONS are now available to read on the website. Each week they are uploaded along with a copy of the Newsbytes. You’ll find the tab for each at the top of the home page. THE NURSERY is now available for those who wish to use it. We are assigning volunteers on a monthly rotation throughout the year. Please consider volunteering – safe church training is required. Information regarding training dates and sites can be found on the diocesan website – www.edusc.org THE FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH OFFERING is taken up at the close of the service on the first Sunday of each month. January’s offering is to Boy’s 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! SINGING ROOSTER FAIR-TRADE COFFEE FROM HAITI is available through the church as a way of supporting our diocesan mission in Cange. Bags of coffee are available for purchase in the parish hall as well as beautiful ornaments and home décor. Buy some for yourself—and some to give as gifts! 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 begin in darkness. Advent is the season of anticipation. It is the season when we watch week by week as candles are lit and we move toward the Incarnation. Our world has already begun to celebrate Christmas, and in the hurry to get there they, and we, can miss this wonderful season of waiting. Wait this season. Wait and wonder about God’s coming. Come and join in these four Sundays; come and join in the Wednesdays of the season as we pray and hope together in anticipation for God’s coming. C+ Upcoming Events: Tues., Dec. 3rd Executive Committee Meeting, 11:00 am Wed., Dec. 4th Choir Practice, 6:15 pm Wed., Dec. 4th, 11th, 18th Advent Evening Prayer followed by supper, 6:00 pm Sun., Dec. 8th Christian Formation – Inquirer’s class, 9:30 am Wed., Dec. 11th Vestry Meeting, 7:00 pm Sun., Dec. 15th Parish Christmas Dinner, 5:00 pm (please sign up) Tues., Dec. 24th Christmas Eve Service, 10:00 pm (reception following) Wed., Dec. 25th Christmas Day Service, 10:00 am *Please remember to bring nonperishable food anytime to fill the baskets for United Ministries! Our donations have decreased somewhat so a gentle reminder to all. The baskets are blessed at the altar on the second Sunday of the month and then delivered. December 8th, The Second Sunday of Advent http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Advent/AAdv2_RCL.html#gsp1 Holy Eucharist – Rite 2: 10:30 am Sunday Ministries: Ushers: Bailey Dixon/Howard Pierce Acolyte: Henry Sullivan Lector: Dean Thompson Gospel Bearer: Catherine Perry Intercessor: Neal Prater Eucharistic Minister: Linda Dolny Counter: Lesley Preston Vestry Rep: Forrest Adair Coffee Host: Alicia Davis Altar Guild: Carol Pearson Altar Greenery this Sunday is given to the glory of God. Birthdays and Anniversaries Dec. 13 – Laura Crary Dec. 14 – Rita & Lynn Stewart Parish Prayer List To add or remove names, contact one of the following Neal Prater at 833-1545 or nbprater@charter.net Alicia Davis at 803-360-5247 or apdavis1285@gmail.com Please pray for: +Mikell & Hal Stribling; Devon Stewart; +LeAnn Watson; Ted Watson; +Edna Guthrie; Virginia Sides; Whitney McDuffie; Bo White; Ian Pearson; Nicole McAlister; Pam Davis; +Leslie Anne Jackson; Walter Appleby; +Jessica Parris; Bill Barrus; Phillip Clark; Jean Hess; Murray Handback; Pamela Waite; +Lois Wilson; Faye Bennett; +Mac Howe; Charles Bates; Tom Gallagher; Dustin Richie; Haddon Norris; +Amy Monahan; Sheila Sears; Toni Sharle Bates; Dana Harwell; Sonnie Holliday; Stephanie Vargo; Jimmy Sullivan; Linda Caplan; Donna Rinehart; +Harriet Monahan; Marcia Bronson; +Susan Galloway; Roy Portwood; +Copie Dick. + indicates All Saints’ members ALL SAINTS’ NEWS: ALL SAINTS’ PICTORIAL DIRECTORY is still in the works. We do have an updated directory available located at the back of the church. Please feel free to pick one up. PASTORAL CARE COMMITTEE needs new members. If you are not on a list and would like to be, please contact LeAnn Watson at 833-4404. Committee members help with receptions, funerals and provide meals during times of pastoral needs. SERMONS are now available to read on the website. Each week they are uploaded along with a copy of the Newsbytes. You’ll find the tab for each at the top of the home page. THE NURSERY is now available for those who wish to use it. We are assigning volunteers on a monthly rotation throughout the year. Please consider volunteering – safe church training is required. Information regarding training dates and sites can be found on the diocesan website – www.edusc.org THE FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH OFFERING is taken up at the close of the service on the first Sunday of each month. January’s offering is to Boy’s 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! SINGING ROOSTER FAIR-TRADE COFFEE FROM HAITI is available through the church as a way of supporting our diocesan mission in Cange. Bags of coffee are available for purchase in the parish hall as well as beautiful ornaments and home décor. Buy some for yourself—and some to give as gifts! 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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