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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:
 
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. 
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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

• Genesis 12:1-4a
• Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
• John 3:1-17
• Psalm 121

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.