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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:
 
Oyster Roast this Friday – Continue to invite friends and neighbors to share in this evening of fun and fellowship.

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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

•  Isaiah 58:1-9a, [9b-12]
• 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, [13-16]
• Matthew 5:13-20
• Psalm 112:1-9, (10)

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.

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