All Saints’ Mission:
We live into the love of God for all through our prayer, praise, and service.
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4th Sunday after the Epiphany - Jan. 29, 2023 | |
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At last weekend’s worship services, we welcomed Jason Alexander, our diocesan Canon to the Ordinary, who listened and answered our questions about finding a new vicar for All Saints’. He reported on the search landscape (8 other Arkansas congregations are also in transition). He also explained we, as a mission church, have the opportunity to take on a more independent role in forming a search committee that will work with our Vestry and Diocese in finding a new vicar. If you are interested in learning more about the search process, please reach out to a vestry member.
All Saints’ hospitality continues this Sunday as we will welcome our new Interim Vicar Pam Morgan. We hope you can join us and offer Mother Pam a warm welcome. She will also preside over the installation of our Wardens and Vestry Members. We look forward to both the Vestry and Mother Pam working together during this time of transition and discovery. To this end, I am organizing a series of training sessions that will assist our Vestry to become successful members who will represent a corporate spirit that benefits All Saints’ life.
Change may be the only constant in life but as we build our Vestry’s capacity and cohesion, we aspire to navigate this transition through meaningful connection and grace.
As always, please reach out to me if you have any questions, concerns, and/or hopes. srwarden@allsaintsbentonville.org
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Notes from the Annual Meeting | |
Here are the slides from the Annual Meeting. | |
A look back in pictures. Enjoy! | |
Hospitality - Connie Woodbury | |
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Join us for Hospitality this Sunday as we welcome Mtr. Pam with a special treat!
12:00 noon in the parish hall.
All are welcome!
(If you wish to bring a dish for hospitality please keep in mind those with celiac disease and/or gluten intolerance. Thank you.)
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease to which some people have a genetic predisposition. It involves the small intestine and usually produces issues with the digestive process, although it can cause a wide range of symptoms. People with celiac disease have an intolerance to gliadin, a gluten protein that is in a wide variety of grains including wheat, barley, rye, and some oats. Unfortunately, the symptoms are hard to recognize and may be confused with other, less serious conditions such as indigestion. If not managed appropriately, celiac disease makes the body vulnerable to other diseases such as type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, anemia, osteoporosis, infertility, epilepsy, migraines, and in extreme cases, intestinal cancer. There is no cure for celiac disease; the only way to manage the condition is to adopt a gluten-free diet.
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Youth: Godly Play is on Sunday afternoons at 1:45pm for ages 4-11 in the Godly Play Room.
Adults: Meet at 9:30am via Zoom/in-person in the back classroom. All are welcome as we continue the lecture series on the historical Jesus followed by lively discussion.
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Get tickets here! Don't miss the fun! | |
Discretionary Funds Always Needed | |
Did you know that we get calls every week (nearly every day) requesting assistance for rent/utilities/gas/household goods? Gas cards and gift certificates (Walmart, Dollar General) are always welcome, as we try to help however we can. When we provide aid, we pay the companies, landlords, etc., directly. Assistance will continue through the time of transition. | |
Little Free Pantry & Library - Donations Needed | |
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Take what you need, give what you can. Our little free pantry is in need of donations. Please consider dropping off some items if you can. Things like canned vegetables, soups, proteins, snack items, etc. are good options. You can put them directly in the pantry or bring your items to church and we will stock them.
Each Sunday a basket is available to collect your non-perishable donations, and these will–if all goes well!--be brought forward at the offertory to be received and blessed. If the pantry is full, we have a cabinet in the back workroom to store food for refilling. Thank you for your contributions, for sharing in your abundance with our community.
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Epiphany Bible Study Online | |
You are invited to participate in the Good Book Club for Bible study during Epiphany. Learn more about the program and sign up for email updates here: https://www.goodbookclub.org/. Reading list, resources AND an online discussion with Lindsay Hardin Freeman on Wednesday evenings are available through the website linked above. | |
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These are the readings for this upcoming Sunday:
You can find daily Scripture readings on The Lectionary Page.
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Weekly Schedule of Services and Meetings | |
At All Saints’, we encourage you to do what is best for you and your family. All are welcome to full communion, and we also welcome you to wear a mask, though not everyone will be wearing one. We will keep our Sunday services on Facebook Live for those who attend virtually, and many meetings also have a Zoom option. Truly, all are welcome. | |
January 29 - 4th Sunday after the Epiphany | |
Prayers - Please Pray With Us For... | |
- Stan
- Sandy
- Lindsay
- Brandon
- Travis
- Ranelle
- Geraldine
- Angela
- Michael
- Barbara
- Kathy
- Annie
- Kitty
- Lindy
- Leigh
- Julie
- All who grieve
- The Bishop search process
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- Karen
- Chris
- Pat
- Pitt family
- Kevin
- Ginger
- Joni
- Vonnie
- Katrina
- Lynn
- Mike
- Carol
- Shawn
- Mavia
- All affected by war and unrest
- Cameron
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- Harryette
- Jere
- Jodi
- Laura
- All who are traveling
- Samantha
- Victims of violence
- Adrienne
- Mary Sue
- Refugees & Immigrants
- The housing insecure
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Prayers for the departed: all who have died from sickness and at the hands of violence and injustice, and others whom we hold in our hearts.
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servants and grant them an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Prayer for the Bishop Search Process
Gracious God, We give thanks and praise for your work among us and through us, generation to generation. We thank you for the leadership and ministry of Bishop Larry Benfield. Lead us in the months ahead as we prayerfully search for our next Bishop. Raise up for us a steadfast steward who will embrace our broad and blessed diversity and uphold the apostolic heritage of your Church. Guide us to a faithful witness who speaks the Gospel truth in love and joy, and intimately knows your Word and world. Direct us in our discernment so our faith may increase and our works glorify your Name. All this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
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Church Phone Numbers and Office Hours | |
Church phone: 479.802.0302
Office hours: Tues - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and other times by appointment.
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