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

Rector's Reflection

According to the Revised Common Lectionary, our Sunday gospel lessons rotate in a three-year cycle. During the first year, the primary focus is on the Gospel of Matthew; the second year, the Gospel of Mark, and the third year, the Gospel of Luke. Each year has a few weeks where the lessons are from the Gospel of John. We are currently in Year B, the second year of the cycle, and while we are hearing from John during most of the Easter season, we will be returning to the Gospel of Mark after Pentecost and Trinity Sunday. Why do I tell you all of this? Because today is the Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist.

While we don’t know the actual writer of the Gospel of Mark for certain, tradition has held that Mark, a companion of Peter, wrote down Peter’s sermons, thus composing the Gospel of Mark. Eusebius of Caesarea was a bishop and historian of the early church, and this tradition of Mark’s gospel is from his writing. Before the gospels, the traditions of Jesus circulated in the forms of sayings and stories, and it was from these the gospels were written. More modern scholarship about the gospels contend that the gospels were written down in different communities who were wanting to preserve the stories and teaching of Jesus their communities knew. Over time, the gospels were compiled into the collection of gospels we have today. Mark was the earliest gospel written (between 60 and 70 CE) and is foundational to Matthew and Luke which both take part of their gospels from Mark.

The symbol for St. Mark the Evangelist is a winged lion. While Ezekiel 1 and Revelation 4 both have a winged lion as a heavenly being, John the Baptizer, as “the voice crying in the wilderness to prepare the way of the Lord” is like a roaring lion preparing the world for the coming of the Messiah.

Mark’s gospel is filled with words like immediately, framing the gospel with urgency. Mark begins by announcing that he is telling the Good News of Jesus Christ the Son of God, and then, at breakneck speed, the first twelve chapters of stories and sayings fly past. There is a pivot at Chapter 13 and the gospel slows so that we don’t miss any of the rich details of Jesus’s trial and crucifixion. The resurrection account is an empty tomb and the news that Jesus is going on ahead of us and will meet us there. It is a gospel written to grab our attention and commend Jesus to us, inviting us to not only follow Jesus, but to continue serving in our lives, anticipating that Jesus will meet us as we follow and serve.

Today is the Feast of St. Mark. Honor the gospel writer by responding with urgency to Christ Jesus’ call to hurry and follow with all your heart. Jesus is just ahead of you, waiting to meet you as you serve.

Grace and peace,

Lynn+

SCHEDULE OF CHURCH SERVICES

All worship services are in-person at 8:OO am and 10:30 am service which may be viewed online .



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All Saints Vestry Members

William Graham - Senior Warden

Jim McPherson - Junior Warden

Allison Wells - Clerk

Carol Wertz

Brad Frazier

Judith Hilton

Glenda Carpenter

THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

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Episcopal 201

Episcopal 201 will resume on April 14^th at 9:15 in the library in preparation for confirmation and reception by Bishop José on June 2^nd.

Altar Flowers

The Altar Flowers are given in celebration of God's Love.

Indoor/Outdoor Workday Reschedule



The indoor/outdoor workday has been scheduled for May 18^th.. Please plan to join us on Saturday, May 18^th from 8 - 12 for an indoor/outdoor workday. For more information, please contact Jim McPherson at 980.355.2135.

All Saint's Music Ministry

This week in All Saints Music Ministry

No rehearsals this Sunday, April 28. 

A big thank you to Allison Wells for playing for our worship service while Becky takes a vacation Sunday. We appreciate all Allison does for our music ministry!

Pacesetters

Our next outing will be a Potluck Luncheon on Tuesday May 21 at the Grace Pavilion.  There is a sheet posted at church to sign up for what you plan to bring. There might even be some ‘games’ to entertain.  

Guests are welcome!

The Episcopal Church

Episcopal Church and Anglican leaders continue to share prayers and statements calling for an end to the violence impacting Israelis and Palestinians.

Below is a partial list of statements and resources.

• Statement from Churches for Middle East Peace, of which The Episcopal Church is a member
• Churches for Middle East Peace weekly Zoom briefing
• Statement from leaders of churches in Jerusalem
• Episcopal News Service article: “Christian leaders call for end to violence after Hamas’ attack ignites new war with Israel”
• Facebook page for Archbishop Hosam Naoum of the Anglican province of Jerusalem and the Middle East
• Facebook page for American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
• "A Litany for the Restoration of Peace in the Holy Land"--American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem

Loose Cash Offering



Just a friendly reminder:

The loose cash offerings collected on the first Sunday of each month will be deposited in the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. Please give generously!

Back Pack Weekend Food Program

All Saints helps with the food distribution for 15 students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary School on a weekly basis.  This program provides ready to eat or very easy to prepare, shelf stable foods for children in Gaston County who are eligible for the free lunch program at school. The Program works with the hospital nutritionist to prepare as balanced a menu as possible. Each eligible child is sent home with a weekend’s worth of food at no cost to themselves.



We are looking for new people to help share in this worthy ministry. 

A signup sheet is located on the bulletin board at the Parish Life Center. Phill Wertz and I are happy to explain more about the program and answer any questions you might have. 

Carol Wertz

704-674-9466

All Saints Men’s Fellowship

We meet every Friday at 8:00 AM at the Eggs Up Grill at the far end of the Food Lion shopping center at the intersection of Redbud and S New Hope Road (2609 S New Hope Road). All men of All Saints are welcome! Join us and let's get to know each other better over food, coffee and conversation!

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact

 Doug Orville at 207-801-8059. 

COFFEE HOUR



We are needing individuals to sign up for Coffee Hour for any available dates. 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 Parish 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

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga meets in the Parish Life Center on Friday at 9:45am-10:45am. The class is led by Judy Blankenship and is open to both men and women. The cost is only $5/class. Please join us in this exercise to improve your mind and body

as a pathway to good health

ALTAR FLOWERS CHART/SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY'S

The chart for the Altar Flowers is in the Parish Life Center for you to sign up. Also, just a friendly reminder that the flowers will be $65.00. If you could, please indicate on the memo line of your check which month and day you are paying for, that would be greatly appreciated. Please note: you may email this information to the Parish Secretary or you may send your check to

All Saints Episcopal Church 1201 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia NC 28054-5833 or you may bring it on Sunday to turn in. 

Click here to see Altar Flower Chart for 2024

May 1 - B.F. Beasley

May 2 - Lynn Witry

April 29 - Mike & Jacque Sumner

May 3 - Ed & Martha Monico

Maintenance Request Form

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Sunday School Schedule

VPOD Schedule

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Ministry Schedule 8:00 am

Ministry Schedule 10:30 am