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Out of the Office

Melissa Simpson will be on vacation March 18 to March 21, returning to the office on March 24.

Thank You

The office and vestry wanted to thank everyone who helped make the visit with Bishop Harmon such a joyful day. To those that brought food, helped with our services, cleaned dishes, sang in our choir, and more - Thank You! Bishop Harmon shared on his personal Facebook account and the Episcopal Church of Arkansas' account about the visit:

"Visits and Views

Giving thanks for the joyful witness of children at All Saints, Russellville, the encouraging outreach to the Karen Refugee Community, the leadership of the Rev'd Mercedes Clements, the potlucks that included Jollof Rice, and lots of fun at table tennis with the young people."

+John T.W. Harmon

Inquirers Class and Beyond

Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, consider attending this series, led by Mtr. Mercedes, where we explore the basics of the Christian faith through an Episcopal lens Sunday March 17th and 24th at 1 PM to 2 PM in Shoemaker.

Easter Candy Donations Needed!

Our youth program is planning for a big Easter Egg hunt for March 31. Every year we have more and more families join us! If you are out and about, please help by picking up a bag of candy we can stuff in Easter Eggs. We even love to put gummies, Goldfish, or small cookies in the eggs for our little ones. (Must be packaged). There is a bucket in Shoemaker for collection. Any help is always appreciated!

Easter Flower Dedications

You are invited to contribute toward the cost of flowers that decorate All Saints' for Easter. Dedications can be made in memory or thanksgiving for one or more people, and these names will be printed in the bulletin. Please fill out the insert found in this week's bulletin, or in the church office, by Monday, March 25.

"Made by God" A workshop for Families

Where: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Little Rock

When: Saturday April 13 at 9 am to 12:30 pm

Featuring guest facilitator, Emily Rutledge, this Saturday morning workshop is a structured time for families with youth primarily ages 10-13. In this time, youth and parents will explore how to have conversations together around sex, sexuality, and healthy relationships in a theologically grounded way.

This workshop will include sessions all together, breakout sessions for parents and youth, a short liturgy and closing lunch all together. The cost is $0.

To learn more about workshop content and to register go to:

https://forms.gle/B5jTwP3HE6CpHRNE9

Disclaimer: This workshop is not sex education (“the birds and the bees”) or explicit explanations of sexual behavior or development. Content will include language that is LGBTQ+ affirming and is open to all genders, sexual identities, orientations and family structures. More information can be found in the registration link.

Questions? Contact Emma Mitchell, Director of Children & Youth Ministry, emma@trinitylittlerock.org

Introduction to the Welcoming Prayer

Join the Arkansas House of Prayer on March 16, 9:30–11:30 a.m., for an introduction to the Welcoming Prayer with Dr Catherine Crews. This in-person workshop begins in the Parish Hall of St Margaret’s Episcopal Church (20900 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock). Dr Crews is a long-time practitioner of silent prayer and a retired psychotherapist.

Signup here.

Holy Week Childcare

Childcare will be provided in our nursery for children ages 0 to 5 years old during our Holy Week Services.

Lenten Gathering:

The Enneagram



The Enneagram and Relationships will be on hiatus until the week after Easter. Please join us on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm in the large classroom. All are welcome. 

Lenten Gathering: Stations of the Cross

NEW: This is the last Sunday for Stations of the Cross and it will be outside in the park, weather permitting.

A devotion to the Passion of Christ which recalls a series of events at the end of Jesus' life from his condemnation to his burial. The Way of the Cross imitates the practice of visiting the places of Jesus' Passion in the Holy Land by early Christian pilgrims.

Lenten Gathering: Evening Prayer

Wednesdays at 5:30 pm until 6:00 pm in the small chapel.

March 20 will be led by Rhonda Wolf. One of the principal Daily Offices. Evening Prayer has been the title for the Evening Office in Anglican worship since the 1552 revision of the Prayer Book.

Tru Earth Fundraiser

Have you tried Tru Earth? We have quite a few parishioners who already use it! It's been a hit at Neighbors Table.

“OUR CRITICAL CAUSE IS TO MAKE TRUE LASTING CHANGE THAT HELPS SAVE THE PLANET. 

Every 32-load eco-strips package eliminates 1 plastic jug from potentially ending up in landfills and oceans. 

For every $25 of Tru Earth products purchased through your fundraiser Tru Earth will provide laundry detergent for 1 person for an entire month. We believe clean clothes is a human right.”

All Saints' will receive 20% of every dollar spent, (30% for the next 2 weeks) and everyone gets a discount on their orders if you use the link below.

 Tru Earth Laundry Strips - Eco-friendly Laundry Detergent Sheets

Over the Rainbow Camp April 12-14

Camp Mitchell is committed to being an open, safe, and affirming space for all people. All of our programming is designed to be welcoming and affirming, and we strive to create a safe space in all that we do. We understand the value and need for a camp experience specifically for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their loved ones. Somewhere Over Camp is for LGBTQIA+ folks, led by LGBTQIA+ folks (youth, adult individuals, couples, and families.) We welcome your family, chosen and of origin, whom ever they might be. The only requirement is that children and youth must attend with an adult. Registration is OPEN!

Are you interested in serving on staff for Somewhere Over Camp? We will be looking for LGBTQIA+ leadership staff, CITs, and volunteer session staff members. If you would like to get involved, please reach out to andy@campmitchell.org for more information.

Registration can be found here: https://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?campCode=199&idCamp=1121&idSession=430557

All Saints' Ministries

Neighbors Table News

Last Saturday, Neighbors Table served 29 meals to our friends. There were 13 deliveries to the parish or friends of the parish, 2 meals were served to volunteers, who ate and visited with our friends, and 11 meals were delivered to the Battered Women’s Shelter. A total of 55 meals were served. On the menu this week will be Lori’s chicken cordon bleu, Charlie’s potato soup, and fresh baked cookies and ice cream for dessert. Neighbors Table is funded by designated gifts from parishioners and grants. If you wish to donate, go to https://www.allsaintsrussellville.org, click on Give, and donate to Food Ministries.

Youth Activities

Our Nursery is open on Sunday from 9 am until after the 10:30 am service is over. All youth ages newborn to 5 years old are welcome to our nursery. Light snacks will be provided. Please let our childcare providers know of any allergies or concerns.

Arkansas Youth Event (AYE)

Join us for a weekend of fun, games, and friendship at Camp Mitchell! This retreat is for 6th-12th grade youth from all over the state. This will be a great time to meet our new Bishop, John Harmon.  The cost is $130, which includes all activities, meals, and lodging. Register at www.eycarkansas.org/aye

Scholarships are available.

Youth Schedule

UPDATE: March 17 - We will work on Palm Sunday art projects in Sunday School and then we will venture through Stations of the Cross during Kid's chapel outside using a program designed for kids by The Rev. Mia Kano with St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Wellesley, MA.

March 24 - We will make Solar Shirts during our Sunday School lessons. Please bring a black t-shirt. If you don't have one let Melissa know and she can purchase some.

March 24 - Kid's Chapel will be focused on the Parable of the Lost Sheep.

Episcopal Youth Community

March

20th-NO EYC-School Spring Break

27th- NO EYC-Holy Week

Christian Formation

Young Adults - Tuesdays, 5:30 doors open, discussion starts at 6 pm (Ages 18-45)

March 19 - No meeting, Spring Break

March 26 - It's Holy Week, Let's Go Bowling! Bowling at Strikers Alley in Russellville at 6 pm. Game and pizza is on us, bring money for drinks. Kids are welcome to attend with parents. But we will have our nursery open at church for those to drop their children off at 5:30 pm until 8:15 pm. We've reserved two lanes in their Back Lanes for +21. Another lane will be reserved for those under 21 in their main area. PLEASE RSVP with Melissa.

April 20 - SAVE THE DATE. Young Adults and families are invited to spend a day at the races at Oaklawn in Hot Springs. Your seat will be covered by the church. There will be a food truck festival that same day. If you'd like to attend please RSVP with Melissa by March 29.

Bible Study

Join Mother Mercedes for Bible Study every Wednesday in the large classroom from 11:30 to 12:30. You are welcome to bring your lunch to class.

Adult Formation on Sundays

For Faith & Reason class Sunday, March 17, we will listen to Episode 1 of Season 5 of "Learning How to See" from cac.org with Brian McLaren and Gareth Wilson ("Introduction to the Seven Stories"). Class will start around 9am.

https://cac.org/podcasts/an-introduction-to-seven-stories/

Faith and Scripture will meet at 9:15 am in the small classroom with Dr. Stan Lombardo.

Practicing Prayer

We will begin at 5 pm with 20 minutes of silent prayer, and then continue with Lectio Divina, using scriptures translated from Aramaic by Neil Douglas Klotz in The Hidden Gospel.

This week we continue Chapter 5, “Faces of Light: Vibration and Guidance.” If you would like to join us please email Catherine Crews, catherinecrews@icloud.com for information.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

We pray for those who have birthdays this week, especially Diane Roach, Ka Hsaw Wah, and Chris Gazaway

O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For those celebrating an anniversary this week Bill & Ellen Parton

O gracious and everliving God, look mercifully upon your servants who come to renew the promises they have made to each other. Grant them your blessing, and assist them with your grace, that with true fidelity and steadfast love they may honor and keep their promises and vows; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Please let the office know if your birthday or anniversary has been missed, so that we may add the date to our records.

Remembering in your Prayers

We pray especially for Miguel, Josh, Tiffany, the Bunting family, and the people of the Middle East, Ukraine, Russia, and Myanmar and for those in active military service, especially Brian, Sarah, Anthony, Cameron, Travis, and Rosemond.

We pray for those expecting a child, especially Maria and Aron Simmons, Ma Tha & Ta Ner Moo, and Will and Melanie Barton.

Long Term Prayers:

Brittany, Zayden, Janet Bourbon, David Matthews, Millie Chevaillier, Blake Bradford, John Croce, Mandy, Terri, Arcelia, David Parton, Rafael Ugalde, Loretta Ugalde, Warren, Jewel, Joseph Simmons and family, Ron and Phala Anderson, Jim, Tracy Cole, Joyce Desiderio, Susan Powell, Diane Tollison, The Rev. Kaye Staggs, deacon; Michelle McKinney, Jonathan, Jeni O'Dell, Inette, Katherine Combs, Barbara Johnson, Bryan Wilson, Larry Newton, Cynthia, Sandy Vestal, Barbara Stoltz, Helen, Patsy, William Gillum, Susan Durham Shelton, Carina and Bernice, Tom Munson, Isaac, Jeffrey & Jennifer Whitehead, Jordan Hein & family, Ellis, Yvonne, Antony, Eduardo Ezquerro, Dorothy Daunhower, Rudy Jr, Molley Wiley, Tami Robinson, and Amber Beatty.

To request changes or updates to our weekly or long-term prayer list, please contact our office at allsaints@allsaintsrussellville.org.

Communion is available:  If you are unable to attend or still uncomfortable with attending Holy Eucharist services in person, you may schedule communion to be brought to you by contacting the church office (479-968-3622; allsaints@allsaintsrussellville.org)

All Saints' Staff

(Click on names to send an email)

The Rt. Rev. John T.W. Harmon, Bishop of Arkansas

The Rev. Mercedes Clements - Rector

Tim and Kristin Smith - Music Ministers

Melissa Simpson - Program Director

Trevor Coats - A/V Director

Jackson Utz, Katelyn Compton, & Lexie Ellis – Choir Interns

Sherrie Cotton - Parish Administrator

Deb Bradley, Marcia Van Horn, Rhonda Hlass - Office Assistants

Lukas Turner - Youth & College Intern

Tessa Watson & Samantha Peryam - Childcare Providers

All Saints' Vestry & Officers

Charles Tyrone - Senior Warden

Candy Welcher - Junior Warden Grounds

Lukas Turner - Junior Warden Facilities

Joseph Simmons - Parish Events

Crystal Ruiz - Newcomers

Dr. Mary Gunter - Stewardship

Rhonda Wolf - Evangelism

Bill Parton - Outreach

Rhonda Hlass - Pastoral Care

Lori Price – Treasurer

Sherrie Cotton - Secretary

Giving at All Saints'

Contributions may be mailed to the church office or to give online, go to allsaintsrussellville.org and click on GIVE located on the bottom of the web page. You can designate your donation toward a specific ministry or our general fund.

Text "allsaintsgift" to 73256 to give using your mobile device. This number will never send unsolicited texts to you. To cancel further messages, text STOP. If you need assistance with text giving, text HELP. Standard text message and data rates may apply.

https://onrealm.org/allsaints/Give