Welcome to All Saints’ Thank you for worshiping with us today! If this is your first visit or you are looking for a church home, a Newcomers’ member will be available in the Welcome Center after worship service to provide information. Enjoy the fellowship at All Saints’ Welcome Center with our church family. ANNOUNCEMENTS October 26, 2014 The Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost OUR MISSION To be a church of Disciples Making Disciples for Jesus. OUR VISION To be a church that Loves Like God Loves.     ALL SAINTS’ CORE VALUE Being an active, inclusive community of faith; Worshipping God in the Episcopal tradition; Nurturing individuals to grow in Christ; Seeking and serving Jesus in unexpected places. TODA Y AT A LL SA INTS’ Prayer Team: Jane Liles, Deborah Monroe & George Monroe- Back of Parish Hall behind screens After 9:00 am Communion Adult Christian Education 10:00 am Creative Devotions – Parish Hall I Romans - Parlor Church School For Children 10:00 am Under Two Years Olds (Nursery I) 2 & 3 Year Olds (Nursery II) Three’s, TK, Pre-K & Kindergarten (Room 106A) Parish Announcements REMEMBRANCE - ALL SAINTS SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 2ND I thank my God in all my remembrance of you. Philippians 1:3 In remembrance of those who have died this year, we are collecting names to publish in the 11/2 Bulletin. Cards have been inserted in this week’s Announcements. You may submit your request to the church office or via [email protected]. ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION - COMING IN NOVEMBER Instructor: Mary Ann Drummond Nov. 2: 10:15- 11:00 “Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease” Nov. 9: 10:15- 11:00 “Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease” Nov. 12: 7:00-8:30 “Meeting the Needs of the Alzheimer’s Patient” MaryAnn’s books will be available for purchase. "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" Home and Craft Show- Nov. 8 from 10-3. Please pick up some flyers from the Welcome Center and pass them out to your family and friends. There is a sign-up sheet for volunteers to sign up to help in the Welcome Center. We particularly need help clearing the Parish Halls and Welcome Center on Friday evening and setting them back up on Saturday afternoon. STEPHEN MINISTRY Consider becoming a Stephen Minister! For more information, contact Wayne Fowler (704-467-1387), Barbara Lewis (704-796-7100), Charles Simmons (704798-8402), or Dorothy Teeter (704-7854746). Look for Stephen Ministers wearing blue badges at church and ask them, too. New classes begin in January. Connect The ongoing generosity of the people of All Saints’ in giving their Time, Talent and Treasure changes the lives of people within our Church and lives in the community that surrounds us. During this month, consider proportional giving. For more information contact Chuck Collier, 704-782-2024 Church School for Youth 10:00 am Middle School (Multi Purpose Room) PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Those Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Grades 1, 2 & 3 (Room 106B) Catechesis: The True Vine Grades 4 & 5 (Room 103) Weaving God’s Promises All Saints’ Episcopal Church High School (Youth Room) 525 Lake Concord Road NE Concord, NC 28025 Office 704-782-2024 Fax 704-782-2019 Prayer and Christian Healing Study Group 5:30 pm (Parlor) Making it Real & Relevant Please update your status to IN CHURCH and turn off your cell phones when entering the Sanctuary. who crochet or knit the prayer shawls are hoping to bring comfort and love to people with specials needs. It is truly a feeling of wrapping Gods loving arms around the recipient. Someone on the team can teach you the skills needed to make one, if you would like to learn how to knit a prayer shawl. The ministry meets the second Tuesday of each month in the Welcome Center at 10:00 AM. Call Gwen King for more information. 704-786-6673. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ALL SAINTS BLOOD DRIVE, October 29 2:30 to 7:00 pm. To schedule your life-saving appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: All Saints. Your one donation could help save the lives of THREE people. WORK DAYS PLANNED FOR NOVEMBER 11/1 and 11/15 at 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Your help is needed to rake, plant bulbs, spread mulch, trim shrubbery and trees, and conduct minor building improvements. CONTACT: Len Witke at 980-521-7361 or [email protected] NOVEMBER 8 HOME AND CRAFT SHOW – if you are willing to donate baked goods for the Bake Sale, contact Jennifer Cook (704-796-0129) or Michelle Malmquist (540-327-4219) FOYER/DINNER GROUPS will be starting in November for the winter. The sign-up sheet is on the board in the living room. Dinner groups are made up of 8 people (couples and singles). Your group will get together once a month for 4 months. You may choose the day and time you gather and whether you prefer to eat out or take turns hosting dinner in your homes. If you have any questions, you may contact Barbara Parker 704-784-1447. PEW MINISTRY needs people who will replenish All Saint’s pew materials. A team of four is desirable, allowing rotation week to week. Please contact All Saints’ Parish Administrator at 704-782-2024 or via email [email protected]. HOSPICE LIGHT UP A LIFE ANGEL TREE – it’s not too early to mark your calendar to volunteer at the Hospice Angel Tree December 10, 10 am-8:00 pm. For more information, contact Donna Wilson at 704857-0788 or email [email protected]. All Saints’ Calendar Bold print denotes recurring meeting October 27 – November 2 Education for Ministry (EFM) Staff Retreat (Off Site Meeting) Vestry Info Night Staff Retreat (Off Site Meeting) Noon Day Prayer ASEC Blood Drive Children Making Music Education for Ministry (EFM) Bells of All Saints Wednesday Night Supper  Experiencing Jesus Choir of All Saints F3 Men’s Bible Study Resurrection Choir DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS – TURN 1 HOUR BACK EYC-High School & Middle School Prayer and Christian Healing Study Group 10/27 Monday, 6:00 pm 10/28 Tuesday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 10/28 Tuesday, 6:30 pm 10/29 Wednesday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 10/29 Wednesday, 12:00 pm 10/29 Wednesday, 2:30 pm 10/29 Wednesday, 5:00 pm 10/29 Wednesday, 5:30 pm 10/29 Wednesday, 6:00 pm 10/29 Wednesday, 5:45 pm 10/29 Wednesday, 6:45 pm 10/29 Wednesday, 7:00 pm 10/30 Thursday, 5:30 am 11/01 Saturday, 8:00 am 11/01 Saturday, 3:00 pm 11/02, SUNDAY, 2:00 AM 11/02, Sunday, 12:30 – 4:30 pm 11/02, Sunday, 5:30 pm Save The Date NOV 2ND 2:00 AM DON’T FORGET TO TURN YOUR CLOCK BACK 1 HOUR ANNUAL EYC SPAGHETTI SUPPER Wednesday, Nov. 12th 5:45pm -7:15pm All Saints’ Parish Hall Community Events & Information CCM – CURRENT FOOD PANTRY NEEDS- Canned Fruits or Vegetables, Mac & Cheese, Chicken Noodle Soup, Breakfast Items, Canned Tuna or Chicken[1 pound size] of Spaghetti, Pasta, Plastic Grocery Bags, Health & Beauty Supplies. (Place items in bin located in Welcome Center) HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF CABARRUS COUNTY – 4 ½ x 4 ½ Kleenex, Aloe Baby (unscented) Wipes, Pocket Size Tissues, Spanish CDs, Bird Seed. Contact Debbie Shields at 704-935-9434. (Place items in bin located in Welcome Center) WELCOMING PRAYER WORKSHOP, Saturday, November 15, 2014, 9 AM - 4 PM, St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 3016 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, Cost $30 (Includes Lunch) This workshop introduces participants to the actual method of the Welcoming Prayer and provides an opportunity to practice. The day includes discussions of the human condition and the falseself system as the conceptual background of the Welcoming Prayer. LOCKHART EARLY LEARNING CENTER: November 3- 4:30 pm ribbon cutting and reception. The ribbon cutting will take place in the Lockhart Early Learning Center followed by the reception in All Saints’ Parlor. SHARING THE NEWS OF OUR COMMUNITY. Have a grape for the vine? Contact church office at 704-782-2024 or email [email protected] . Congratulations to Ben Robinson, son of Mark and Karen Robinson, who is newly engaged to Maxine Patroni. Many thanks to John Cline and Mike McCarthy who installed trees (redbud) as a memorial to JoAnn Jones from Mike Jones. All the furniture is in place in the Bell Tower Garden thanks to Mark Robinson who loaned his truck so furniture could be picked up and Alf Badgett who assembled the table. Participants in Today’s Liturgy 8:00 AM Chalice Bearer: Ruth Bratton Lector: Ruth Bratton Ushers: Tom Farebrother Celebrant: Reverend Nancy L. J. Cox 9:00 AM Chalice Bearer: Wayne Fowler, Mary Lou Fowler Lector: Amy Rose Cecil Ushers: Buck Reese, Rod Armstrong, Wayne Fowler Greeters: Rachel Towell, Stella Goodman Celebrant: Reverend Nancy L. J. Cox Prayer Team: Jane Liles, Deborah Monroe, George Monroe ALL SAINTS’ DAY HARVESTFEST Sunday, November 2nd 5:00 PM – Parish Hall Covered Dish Supper Bring your Favorite Fall Dish games, prizes, music, crafts & more! 11:10 AM Chalice Bearer: Frank Torrey, Elizabeth Solomon Lector: Andrea Holdren Acolytes: Emily Badgett, Jazzmine Cox, Lauren Spunich, Maya PayneWiens Ushers: Alf Badgett, Larry Williamson, Bryan Vogler, Jack Griswold Greeters: John Cline, Carol Cline, Donna Wilson Celebrant: Reverend Nancy L.J. Cox All the Spaghetti, Salad & Bread you can eat! Please SUPPORT YOUTH in MISSION! Altar Guild: Catherine Ackiss, Judy Armstrong, Ruth Bratton, Jo Erickson, Becky Hoyser, Jane Spangler ALL SAINTS’ WORSHIP SERVICES Lesson Readings for November 2nd – The Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12. Readings are available online at The Lectionary Page, www.lectionarypage.net. 8:00 am 9:00 am 11:10 am SUNDAY Contemplative Contemporary Traditional WEDNESDAY 12:00 pm - Holy Eucharist, Rite II Choir 9:00 am – The Resurrection Choir 11:10 am – The Choir of All Saints’ ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the lives and service of Mary Ketner and Emily Seamon by their loving daughter and sister, Sue Gelarden. PRAYERS OF THE PARISH Prayer is the foundation of the ministry of this parish. As part of our weekly corporate prayers, we pray for our bishops, clergy and staff, those in acute need, and offer a cycle of prayers for individual provinces of the Anglican Communion, parishes of the Diocese of North Carolina and members of All Saints’ Prayer requests & praise reports can be added or removed by going to the All Saints’ website and clicking on Prayer Requests, or call the church office at 704-782-2024. You may choose to have your request sent to the Prayer Chain (a small group of faithful intercessors who pray daily for the requests) and/or to be included in the announcement bulletin. Please note that names will remain on the list for three weeks; unless otherwise requested. We pray for Katharine, our Presiding Bishop, Michael and Anne our Bishops, our clergy, staff and vestry. Diocese Cycle: Christ Church of Walnut Cove, All Saints’ of Warrenton, and Emmanuel of Warrenton. Intercessions: Darryl & Regina, Diana, Glenn, Guy, Helen, Jane, Jennifer, Jim, Judy, Jullian, Katherine, Ken, Larry, Laura, Linda, the Martin Family, Merle, Tanya, William and their families. In nursing homes or homebound: Alene Williams, Ben Burton, James E. Swann, Jr., Lee Goodman, Marcus Rutledge, Sarah MacRae and Uldrick Branford. Living with ongoing special needs: Amy, Annabelle, Bob & Brenda, Dalton, Dayna & Jason, Devyn, Yasmin & Maddox, Erika, George, Jennie, Ron & Joseph, Kendall, Lydia, Marjorie, Marshall, Mary, Michael, Mike, Paul, Rhonda, Stephanie, Sue, Tom. Serving in the military: Bo Simpson, Becca Simpson, Christopher Parker, Dylan Falcone, Dustin Turner, Jack Simpson, Cadet James Trollan, Jennifer Ahart Barkley, Justin Fisher, Justin Smith, Martin Hall, Jr., Michael Malone, Nicholas Golden, Owen Bullard, Peter Barkley, Zac Childers. Those taking the 2014 Bible Challenge: Bob & Pat Black, Elizabeth Solomon, Henry & Margaret Riley, Joe Hunter, Joe & Debbie Stegman, Ken Parker, Kim Harman, Kristin Hornung, Mary Reese, Pat Johnson. Our Stephen Ministers: Barbara Lewis, Barbara Parker, Charles Simmons, Dorothy Teeter, Doug Spreen, Gina Simmons, Lynda Waller, Mary Lou Fowler, Mickey Hayes, Valerie Devine, Wayne Fowler. Vestry Liaison & Area Ben Smith, Sr. Warden/Leadership Development Chuck Collier Stewardship & Planned Giving Russ Hoyser Policy & Procedures Jerrod Smith Children & Youth Christian Dev Reporting to the Vestry Richard Billings Treasurer Bob Simpson Jr. Warden/Service Emily Badgett Mission Expansion Roxanne Friday Adult Christian Formation Woodson Hair Finance Mike McDonough Technology Jackie Whitfield Early Childhood Dev/Strategic Planning Barbara Parker Parish Life Len Witke Stewardship of Physical Plant Kim Gordick Vestry Clerk Clergy The Reverend Nancy L. J. Cox, [email protected] Rector The Reverend Reginald Payne-Wiens, Asst. Rector [email protected] Staff Amy Rose Cecil Virginia Ridenhour Brian Sapp, MM Director of Children & Youth Parish Business Manager Director of Music Ministry [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Evette Guine-Paige Interim Parish Admin [email protected] All Saints’ Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm 704-782-2019 (Fax) Telephone 704-782-2024 (Office)