Purpose
To be a Community where all persons will encounter the power and
love of the Living God, through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Vision
All Saints Episcopal Church is called by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to...
· Worship Jesus Christ
· Learn and Teach His Word
· Minister in His Name
· Proclaim Him and Share the Blessing of His Love
· Welcome All in His Name
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The All Saints Messenger
May 29, 2022
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The Rector's Reflection
I had been tutoring English for several months, mostly Portuguese speakers from Brazil or the Azores. Then an ESL teacher (English as a second language) referred Sümeyra to me. She and her family were refugees, struggling to learn the language of their new home. That was five years ago. Today she and her husband, Ömer, are some of our closest friends.
The reason behind Sümeyra's referral is that she is an Islamic theologian. Over the last five years we talked and talked. Her English has grown by leaps and bounds, and so has my ability to understand Islam and my own Christian relationship with God. Their love for God is compelling. By virtue of who she is and how she loves Allah, she continually challenges me to love God more deeply.
Tonight we will celebrate the marriage of Sümeyra's and Ömer's daughter, Mina. It will be the first Muslim wedding we've been to, but not the last one, as it won't be long before the other daughters will be finished with school and be ready to marry. It is a day of joy for us.
And yet, we grieve the deaths of all the school children and their teachers, killed by a gunman in their classrooms in Texas. In Buffalo, they are still burying their dead from the last shooting there. The children who died in Sandy Hook would be graduating this year. Columbine, Marjorie Stoneman in Parkland, the nightclub massacre in Florida.
But grief is not enough. Prayer alone without action is not enough. How do we become part of the solution to stop this senseless and wasteful violence? What is the conversation we should be having at All Saint's?
In Buffalo last week, in Uvalde this week,
how does God break into this hell? How can we be God's instruments of peace?
How can we communicate the hope that we have that death does not have the final word?
Yes, we must pray. But let's find ways to help. Let's begin to talk. I'll make an announcement Sunday about when we can have our first conversation.
Grace and peace ,
Lynn+
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SCHEDULE OF CHURCH SERVICES
All services are in-person worship.
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Memorial Day - Remember and Honor
Click here to veiw:
https://www.cityofgastonia.com/employee-newsletter/1478-honoring-our-veterans.html
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WORK DAY THIS LAST SATURDAY
A Big Thanks to Phill Wertz, Jerry Wertz, and Doug Orville who participated in the Saturday work day!
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HAPPY 60th ANNIVERSARY TO ALL SAINTS CHURCH!
Celebrating our 60th anniversary as a parish is a wonderful milestone. Many good things, too many to mention individually, have happened here: ministries within and outside the church; people who have graced our lives and helped us to grow spiritually and as individuals. No one imagining All Saints at the beginning could see all that we are today. What do you think God’s dream is for All Saints? As you pray for All Saints Church, what do you imagine it will be like in another sixty years? What part do you want to play in growing All Saints for the next 60 years?
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Succulent Sunday
Sunday May 29 will be Succulent Sunday! All Saints is working with the Cathy Mabry Cloninger Women’s Shelter just across the street from us. We will be doing projects from time to time to help support the women and their children, as well as the staff. Our first project will be to provide potted succulent plants for each of the 8 rooms and for their dining room tables, for a total of 12.
While the rooms are serviceable, we would like to help make the rooms more home-like. We thought that succulents would be a good fit since they don’t require much care (they thrive on neglect). Small pots with several different types of succulents are preferable since these will not take up too much room. Succulents can be found at Lowes, Home Depot, or Walmart. This one was bought at Lowes.
We will collect them in the Family Life Center and keep them on the round table in the conference room. During the10:30 service on May 29, Rev. Lynn will bless the plants and then we will deliver them to the Shelter. Watch for more information about our partnership with the Women’s Shelter in the weeks to come. Let’s make Sunday May 29th Succulent Sunday!
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NEW COMMUNION INSTRUCTIONS
The Bishop’s directions are that intinction be done by the ministers at communion rather than having everyone dip their own bread. The Eucharistic minister will be holding the Chalice. If someone has received Communion in one kind (bread or cup), they have received the benefit of both.
1. We will continue to have a single communion station.
2. When I administer the bread, simply nod and I will know you would like the wafer dipped in the chalice. I will then hand you the wafer.
3. If you do not want to receive the wine, simply shake your head, and I will place the bread in your hand.
4. No one will be able to dip the bread for themselves, there will be no exceptions, per the Bishop’s policy,
Thank you so much,
Lynn+
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Celebration of Our New Ministry Together
On June 1st at 6:00 p.m., Bishop José will be with us to Celebrate our New Ministry together. He will be installing Lynn+ as our Rector and celebrate Eucharist together with us. After our worship together, there will be a reception in the Parish Hall. There is a sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall for your donations of food for the evening. If you have questions about the service, please contact Lynn+ or questions about the reception, contact Claudette Forbes.
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Confirmation of New Members
Sunday, June 5th is a RED-letter day! It is Pentecost Sunday and Bishop Jay Magness, retired Bishop of the Armed Forces, will lead our worship and confirm new members of the church. It is also a time to reaffirm our commitment to Christ. After our 10:30 a.m. service, there will be a lunch served in the Parish Hall. Please sign-up to help provide food for this celebratory lunch. If you have questions about the service, please contact Lynn+ or questions about the reception, contact Claudette Forbes. Don't forget to wear red!
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THE RIGHT REVEREND JAMES B. MAGNESS, D.Min., D.D.
Bishop Pro-Tempore of the Diocese of Southern Virginia (Resigned)
VI Bishop Suffragan for the Armed Forces and Federal Ministries (Resigned)
In March 2010 the House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church elected James B. “Jay” Magness to be the VI Bishop Suffragan for the Armed Services and Federal Ministries. In June 2010 at Washington National Cathedral he was consecrated as a bishop of the church. Bishop Magness’ span of responsibility was for 115 Episcopal chaplains and their congregations in the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. In January 2012 Bishop Magness was seated by the Presiding Bishop and the Bishop of Washington (DC) as Canon for Federal Ministries at Washington National Cathedral. Since becoming a bishop he was appointed as the Vice-Chair of the Anglican Standing Committee for Peace with Justice Concerns and has served the Presiding Bishop as her representative for a number of communion and international ecumenical engagements to include the Church of England, the Philippines, South Sudan and Israel & Palestine. In March 2017 he resigned as Bishop Suffragan for the Armed Forces and Federal Ministries. In April 2017 he became the Bishop Assisting in the Diocese of Southern Virginia. He was elected in November 2018 to commence episcopal service as the Bishop Diocesan Pro-Tempore of the Diocese of Southern Virginia. With the election of a new bishop he Resigned from that position in February 2020. Click Here to Read More
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Date/Time
Wednesday, June 1st
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COFFEE HOUR
Coffee Hour has begun after the 10:30 service. As a member of All Saints, attending Coffee Hour is very important to welcome newcomers into the church. A sign-up sheet is posted in the Family Life Center, or you can let the Parish Administrator know what Sunday you will provide for Coffee Hour. A small plate of cookies is all that is necessary. We will make sure you know how to operate the coffee pot if you want to serve coffee, but lemonade or tea is also good. Our signs say All Are Welcome! So let’s make sure we make an effort to ensure everyone feels welcome.
Click here for link to coffee hour schedule
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MUSIC MINISTRY FOR THE SUMMER
Summer Nights at All Saints
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FRIDAY NIGHT, JUNE 17 AT 7:00 pm DRUM CIRCLE
Drum Circle: “A drum circle is any group of people playing hand-drums and percussion in a circle.” Wikipedia We will gather as a group and all the drums and percussion instruments will be provided. This is a very therapeutic, fun and spiritual activity and absolutely NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! Just come and beat some drums together! Becky Beatty will facilitate the group.
FRIDAY NIGHT, JULY 15 AT 7:00 pm TALENT NIGHT!
Do you have a hidden talent? Do you tell a good story, read or even write poetry, tap dance, juggle, have art work to share, a quilt you have made to show off, an instrument to play, a monologue from a play to recite, can you beat box???? Any of these or even something not listed here - just come and share it with us. This is a great way to get to know one another in a totally different way. Come share something or come support those who do!
FRIDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 19 AT 7:00 pm HOT DOG ROAST AND
CAMP SONGS AROUND THE FIRE PIT
What a great way to celebrate the end of summer! Come enjoy hot dogs and s’mores and then we’ll all sing our favorite camp songs we know or even learn some new ones! Food and Fun!
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BOOK STUDY GROUP
Book Study June 1st
Book Study meets via Zoom on Wednesday mornings at 10:00am. The study is led by Rev. Lynn. A Circle of Quiet by Madeline L'Engle is the title of the book that we are presently reading. Our next book will be The Summer of Great Grandmother. It is in paperback on Amazon for $12.95. The Kindle version is $11.99. However, you can order the entire series (A Circle of Quiet, The Summer of Great Grandmother, The Irrational Season and Two-Part Invention) for $17.49 on Kindle. The Zoom invite is in the Messenger. We will probably begin this book in May.
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YOU CAN HELP ALL SAINTS BY SIGNING UP FOR AMAZON SMILE
All Saints is a registered nonprofit on Amazon Smile! Amazon will give .5% to All Saints on every purchase made through Amazon Smile. This can be a significant amount when considering all the people you know who use Amazon. Simply type in the link and start shopping: Our unique charity link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/56-1372678
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UPDATE IN REGARD TO MASKS
Masks are not required at this time. Anyone may choose to wear a mask.
Please continue to remain in place during the peace.
All are invited to receive Holy Communion.
For those who may not have received the letter sent out by Rev. Lynn
Click here for link to letter
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ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION
There Will Be Christian Formation This Sunday.
Please join us on Sunday morning at 9:15am in the Library of the Family Life Center for Christian Formation led by Brett Brown. The study is on the "History of Christian Theology". Refreshments are served.
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Children's Christian Formation
We are looking for people to help with the Children's Christian Formation program. Is Christ calling you to help teach our children the love of God? If so, please contact Rev. Lynn.
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ALTAR FLOWERS DEDICATION
The Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God by Kelly Morris in loving memory of Bob Morris.
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June 4 - Time & Denise Whittaker | | | |
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All Saints Prayer List
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble that they may be delivered from their distress. We pray especially Linda Stanford, Jane Reilly, Courtney Birk, BF & Eleanor Beasley, Luciell Nelson, Kirby Plemmons, Harold Davis, Nancy Morris, Mike Huskins, Wayne Beatty, Carol Dow, Deloris Stewart, Kristy Dunton, Carol Coggs, George Hunter, Sehayla Skidmore, Sang Ho, Frank McGurty, Vito Cicero, Kate Cryeski, Lisa Grange, Michael Brown, Sally Kline, and Elynanne Wilkie.
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SERVERS FOR SUNDAY SERVICES | | |
Servers
Eucharistic Minister
Reader 8:00 AM
Prayers of the People 8:00 AM
Ushers
VPOD
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May 29
Kelly Morris
Kelly Halley
Peter Mijumbi
Jerry Wertz
Kelly Halley
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June 5
Tony Fugate
Peter Mijumbi
Ken Harvey
Doug Orville
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Servers
Eucharistic Minister
Reader 10:30 AM
Prayers of the People 10:30 AM
Acolytes
Ushers
Sound Tech
Altar Guild
VPOD
Coffee Hour
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May 29
Lee Wells
Mickie Husted
Bonnie McPherson
Bonnie McPherson
Gay Lindsey & Carol Maiden
Marc Dudley
Allison Wells
The McPhersons
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June 5
Phill Wertz
Allison Wells
Carol Wertz
Lindsey Wells
Priscilla Graham
Marc Dudley
Glenda Carpenter
Reception
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Servers
Eucharistic Minister
Reader
Acolytes
Ushers
Sound Tech
Altar Guild
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June 1st Celebration of the New Ministry 6:00 PM
Lee Wells
Kelly Morris
Tony Fugate & Bonnie McPherson & Lindsey Wells
Pricilla & William Graham
Marc Dudley
Gay Lindsey
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The Rev. Lynn Orville
Emergency phone number: 207-801-8060
Church Contact Information
phone: 704-864-7201
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