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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 should all have received your stewardship packets.  If you have not, please contact the office.  There will also be additional cards in the back of the church on Sunday.  I hope to have all cards returned by December 3rd so we can bless them during our Eucharist.
 
Sunday, there will be a sign-up sheet for soup and cornbread at the Advent dinners on November 29th and December 13th.   I look forward to these events and us coming together during this wonderful season.
 
This Sunday we continue our series on Advent during Christian formation.  We will look at the theological and liturgical meanings of the season.  Please come with questions as we wonder together about this season of anticipation.
 
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 Dec. 3rd, 10th or 24th, please let us know via email or a phone call.
 
This Thursday our nation celebrates Thanksgiving.  I hope your celebration will be holy and wonderful.  You continue in my prayers as we enter this season of anticipation of the Incarnation.  
 
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 Upcoming Events:
 
Wednesday, November 22nd – Choir Practice, 6:15 – 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 23rd – Happy Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 26th – Christian Formation, 9:30 – 10:15 am
Wednesday, November 29th –Advent Evening Prayer and Supper, 6:00 pm at All Saints’
 
 
           
November 26th –  Last Sunday after Pentecost
     
Holy Eucharist at 10:30 am
 
Lectionary Readings:
Year A, Christ the King Sunday
 
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 95:1-7a
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
 
Sunday  Ministries (Just a Reminder):                               
Ushers:  B. Dixon & B. Halbert
Acolyte:  H. Pierce
Lector: D. Thompson
Intercessor:  H. McKee
Eucharistic Minister:  L. McKean   
Gospel Bearer:  C. Perry                                  
Counter:  J. Howe                                   
Vestry Rep:  D. Thompson
Coffee Host: L. Watson
Altar Guild:  Julie Keadle
 
 
Altar Flowers:  Are given to the Glory of God by Marcia Addison in memory of Tom Addison  
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
 
November 20 – Carol Roosevelt
 
 
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; Marie & Al Reid;  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
 
 
 
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.