Newsbytes

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!
 
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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,
 

• Isaiah 49:1-7
• 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
• John 1:29-42
• Psalm 40:1-12

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.
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