Newsbytes

All Saints’ Episcopal Church
We welcome, serve and love all unconditionally
through Jesus Christ
 
THIS WEEK AT ALL SAINTS:
 
From the Rector:
 
What a glorious celebration we had yesterday!  We began with Christian Formation taught by Peter Hobbie, a retired professor of religion from Presbyterian College.  PC Sunday continued with their Chaplains as guest preachers and many of our own parishioners participating in the service in some way.  A lovely reception was held in thanksgiving for this special relationship.  Later in the day we continued by celebrating St. Francis of Assisi with the blessing of animals.  Dogs, cats, bunnies and goats were out in full force and it was a joyful time for all.  Many thanks to all who helped with both of these events, especially Julie Keadle, Jane Parris, Sharon Sullivan, Lila & Clark McKean, Howard Pierce, Laura Haupfear, Alicia Davis, John & Maryanne Laske and Trena Barnes.   See more pictures of the day at the end of the Newsbytes.
 We have entered a busy time in our common life.  I hope you will make it a priority to be here each week as we proclaim God’s love and welcome those who might not have a place to worship.
 
May God continue to bless and keep us.
C+
 
 
Upcoming Events:
Wed., Oct. 9th                                             Choir Practice, 6:15 pm
Wed., Oct. 9th                                             Vestry Meeting, 7:00 pm
Sun., Oct. 13th                                            Christian Formation with Peter Hobbie, 9:30 am
Sun., Oct. 13th                                            Theological Book Club, 7:00 pm
Sun., Oct. 27th                                            Film & Theology Event, 5:00 pm
Fri./Sat. Nov. 8/9                                      Diocesan Convention, Christ Church, Greenville
 
*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.
 
 
October 13th, the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 23
 
Holy Eucharist – Rite 2:  10:30 am
2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c
Psalm 111
2 Timothy 2:8-15
Luke 17:11-19
http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp23_RCL.html#nt1
 
Sunday Ministries:                                        
 
Ushers:  Forrest Adair/Chip Howe
Acolyte:  Howard Pierce
Lector:  Sam Wilson                                  
Gospel Bearer:  Catherine Perry                      
Intercessor:  Kelly Gallagher-Kiley    
Eucharistic Minister:  Howard Pierce
Counter:  Lesley Preston
Vestry Rep:  Forrest Adair     
Coffee Host:  Sharon Sullivan
Altar Guild:  Jenks Howe
Altar Flowers this Sunday are given to the glory of God in memory of Marion D. Prater
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries
 
Oct. 14 – Frank Wyman, IV
Oct. 19 – Charles Davis, Jr.
Oct. 21 – Julie Keadle
Oct. 23 – Turner Addison Morris
Oct. 23 – Cindy Pierce
 
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;  +Randy Huff; +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
 
+ indicates All Saints’ members
 
 
ALL SAINTS’ NEWS:
 
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.  November’s offering will go to Open Door Ministries of Clinton.
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