All Saints Anglican Church
1312 Matthews Mint Hill Road Matthews, North Carolina www.allsaintscharlotte.com
All Saints Anglican Church Journey in Faith, moving with Christ Groundbreaking Celebration & Blessing Sunday, December 13, 2015 Please join us for a celebration luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Charlotte Catholic High School Cafeteria. All are welcome! All Saints will provide the main course (meat), and Margaret Mayfield will coordinate all the yummy sides. To sign up for a dish, please contact Margaret at 704-733-7600 or [email protected].
Hemby Property Blessing with Bishop Wood at 4 p.m. (sharp). Please join us as we move with Christ our Savior onto the Hemby Road property, Weddington, NC, for this historic blessing and occasion – historic for both our church and a major milestone within the Anglican Church of North America. Dress in warm, comfortable clothes. We will hold the onsite blessing rain or shine! For information, please contact anyone of your vestry representatives or All Saints staff.
Men’s Ministry Our next Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, November 21 at 8:30AM at the church office (1312 Matthews Mint Hill Road, Matthews, NC 28105). We've asked Fr. Filmore to share God's guidance of All Saints up to the present, and some thoughts for us men as we move together into the future. You won't want to miss this. Bring your Bible and a friend. Warmly, Bryan Friesen
For the Men's Ministry Team (MMT)
Dear parish family, Last Sunday a visitor said, "this is the first time I have been down south, so seeing you clergy guys in white robes was a bit unsettling! Why do you wear them?" I also get questions like, "If you guys are Anglican, why do you dress like Catholics and preach like Baptists? And, "When do we know when to cross ourselves if we want to?" One great way to answer these questions is to conduct an Instructed Eucharist. This is a regular Sunday Communion service with this difference: instead of a sermon I will stop at intervals to explain why we do what we do. I usually take a few questions along the way so I can be sure to address any issues that need clarifying. Most folks- even the long time Anglicans- have questions about the liturgy and find this service helpful. Next Sunday I will lead an Instructed Eucharist at the regular 9:30 time. Please be there so we can all learn together. I hope it will make our worship richer. Blessings always, Filmore+
S.C. Flood Relief
Prayers for National Life (Author Rev. George Lyman Locke, Pub. 1883)
Many thanks to everybody at All Saints, we were able to send a total of $2,665.00 to the Anglican Relief and Development Fund for S.C. Flood Relief. I know our hurting brothers and sisters in S.C. really appreciate your gifts.
God Bless, Jan Smith, Advocate Anglican Relief and Development Fund
For our Country Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Church Office Hours Week of November 23, 2015 Mon.-Fri. 8:30AM-4:30PM
Sunday, November 22 8:45AM Choir Rehearsal 9:30AM Worship Service, (Chapel, CCHS) 11:15AM Sunday School Monday, November 23 Tuesday, November 24 6:00PM Young Adults 7:30 Choir Rehearsal (Ch. Office) Wednesday, November 25 9:00AM Intercessory Prayer (Ch. Office) NO EUCHARIST OR CHOIR REHEARSAL Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day, Church Office Closed Friday, November 27 Church Office Closed Saturday, November 28 Sunday, November 29 Advent 1 8:45AM Choir Rehearsal 9:30AM Worship Service (Chapel, CCHS) 11:15AM No Sunday School
MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR November 22, 2015 ACOLYTE Crucifer: Katie Culpepper Torch Bearers: ALTAR GUILD Mitzi Wilson, Juliet Kasler, Sandy Strunk CHALICE BEARER Tim Kitts, Erik Williamson, Clergy GREETERS Ray Ardizzone, Sally Scott WELCOME CENTER Larry Strawn LECTOR Pam Burns SOUND SYSTEM Jeff Soldo USHERS Cindy Ferguson, Joe Smith
Church Office Information! A member left her black cape on a table in the cafeteria after church while she went to choir rehearsal. When she went back to get it, it was gone. She would like to get it back. Call the church office if you know where it is, 704-708-4680.
MUSIC NEWS FOR EVERYONE Here are some upcoming events for your calendar: The Gettys in Concert--free, no tickets Sat., Nov 27 at 7pm at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews Sun., Nov 28 at 7pm at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews AT ALL SAINTS (Charlotte Catholic Chapel) Advent Lessons & Carols with choir, harp, violin & flute Sun., Dec. 6 at 9:30am Christmas Eve Thurs., Dec 24 at 2pm Family Service (Contemporary) Thurs., Dec 24 at 10pm Traditional Service with choir, harp and flute Christmas Lessons & Carols Sun., Dec 27 at 9:30am
Worship Fully. Spend Less. Give More. Love All. This year ALL the families of ASAC will once again take part in the Advent Conspiracy. (The Conspiracy: A plan to work and act together to change in a positive way, how we celebrate Christmas.) For many of us, the Advent season leading up to Christmas is not the happiest time of the year. “We lament at seeing the holiday push start earlier and earlier each year. For many, the holidays bring anxiety over busy schedules, and spending money we don’t have for things no one really needs.” It’s full of expectations that aren’t being met and many of us find that when we reach the end of the Advent season instead of a “joyful” expectation, we are aching with emptiness. Our soul longs for MORE. So, if Christmas is only about gifts, decorations, parties, spending and buying, then these feelings make sense. Nothing will ever be enough and there will always be disappointment. Thankfully, that’s NOT what Christmas is about. Christmas is not about us, it’s all JESUS. Sunday, November 22, ASAC will launch this year’s Advent Conspiracy plan. This plan includes ways we can: Worship Fully – because Christmas begins and ends with Jesus Spend Less – and free your resources for things that truly matter. Take 10% of what you had planned to spend on gifts and give that 10% to either give it to the ICA children in Peru OR to Love for the Least. Give More – of your presence: your hands, your words, your time, your heart! Love All – the poor, the forgotten, the marginalized, the sick, in ways that make a difference. Be sure to stop by the Advent Resource table, which is located in the hallway by the entrance to the cafeteria and Camp DIT for more details. Let the Conspiracy begin!!!
ASAC Prayer Ministry ASAC Prayer Ministry Events: Healing Prayers – Available each Sunday during communion in the prayer area in the Narthex Healing Prayer Ministry – Available by appointment only. Healing Prayer class – Sunday 6:00-8:00 pm (CHM SHP Level 1) Reconciliation Service – Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, (TBD, Lent 2016, Church office) Healing Prayer Service – Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12/5/15 (Church office) Morning of Silent Soaking Prayers – Saturday 9:30 – 11:00 am, 1/23/16 (Church office) Prayer Requests – Please put your requests in the blue prayer request box that is available at the Welcome Center on Sundays, Website, email the church office anytime or call during business hours. Prayer Ministry Library – Available in the cafeteria first Sunday each month. (Contact Susie Copley; help needed to manage the library. Important: Please return books after reading them.) Class sign-up sheets, when necessary, will be available each Sunday leading up to the events. Watch for more details. To sign up for classes contact Ellen Brodowski or Beth Everson after each service. If you have any questions about ASAC Prayer Ministry please contact Dolores Cummings at [email protected] or Judy at the church office 704-708-4680.
Prayer Requests Beverly, Nell, Larry (job), Iris, Nina (coma) Xanda* (premature baby boy), Nancy, Dorothy, Marge, Suzette & Jim Gray, Hobbs family, Doris Jennings, June Ann, Tom F., Viv C., June, Trudy, Mary Walker, Donna Walker, Allen L., Richard, Lori & Terry, Kenneth, Michael, Randy, Jason, Stephon, Montreal, James, Mimi, Diane, Ralph, Jeff, Pam Bement (cancer), Lex & Karen Youngman, Ken B. (Cancer), Carolyn, Bruce, Yolanda (cancer), Hudson family, Lynn Gazjak (healing), Donna, Mark (salvation), Sally (healing), Kate & Andy (health, strength), Kennny Smith (healing), Jacqueline Smith & family, Sylvia (GG- good grief), Richard (salvation), Roz P. (radiotheraphy), Higginbotham family (GG), Francis & Judith, Rachel & David, Anthony & Monica, Joshua, Nina, Isaiah, Klodiana & George, Tina & Ryan, Sandy & Doug, Kirk, Garrett, Kelli, Kenneth & Kathy, Shanna, Jason, Stephanie, Juan, Sue & Ken Allison, Ryan, Noelle, Anna, Drew, Gary, Janice, Liz, Cathleen, & Jackie, Herbert, Josh, Hilda, Peg, Lynn, Chuck, Leah, Kerby, Victoria, Rayna, Monica, Kevin, Linda, Pam H., Mary, Susie, Hope, Beth, Don, Marva, Dolores, Mary Ann, Sarah, Tiffany, Leigh, Jennifer, Paula, Linda, Elizabeth, Shirley, Karen, Kelli, Thomas, Eugene, Wendy, Nicole, Luis & Enid, Brenda, Eladio &Mayra, Frances, Heidi, Pito, Juan & Mildred, Juanny, Jennifer, Ivonne & Tony, Lillian, Veronica, Josue, Noel, Alexander, Angel Manuel and Aurea. Pray for those who are celebrating birthdays & anniversaries this month; those with homes for sale; for the leaders & participants of the uptown men’s shelter Bible study; for ASAC Discipleship and CareNet programs; ASA Village ministry; men, women, young adult, youth and children programs and Bible studies; ASAC Next Step Committee members; CHM School of Healing Prayer Level 1 class; Healing Prayer Service 12/5/15. Prayer for Bishop Steve Wood & family, Fr. Filmore Strunk & family, ASAC clergy, staff, vestry, volunteers, missionaries, ministry leaders and congregation. Also pray for the member churches and church plants (especially clergy, staff, vestry and missionaries) in the Diocese of the Carolinas and for all upcoming events. Thanksgiving for a blessed Women’s Retreat
All Saints Anglican Church Journey in Faith, moving with Christ Groundbreaking Celebration & Blessing Sunday, December 13, 2015 Please join us for a celebration luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Charlotte Catholic High School Cafeteria. All are welcome! All Saints will provide the main course (meat), and Margaret Mayfield will coordinate all the yummy sides. To sign up for a dish, please contact Margaret at 704-733-7600 or [email protected].
Hemby Property Blessing with Bishop Wood at 4 p.m. (sharp). Please join us as we move with Christ our Savior onto the Hemby Road property, Weddington, NC, for this historic blessing and occasion – historic for both our church and a major milestone within the Anglican Church of North America. Dress in warm, comfortable clothes. We will hold the onsite blessing rain or shine! For information, please contact anyone of your vestry representatives or All Saints staff.
Men’s Ministry Our next Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, November 21 at 8:30AM at the church office (1312 Matthews Mint Hill Road, Matthews, NC 28105). We've asked Fr. Filmore to share God's guidance of All Saints up to the present, and some thoughts for us men as we move together into the future. You won't want to miss this. Bring your Bible and a friend. Warmly, Bryan Friesen
For the Men's Ministry Team (MMT)
Dear parish family, Last Sunday a visitor said, "this is the first time I have been down south, so seeing you clergy guys in white robes was a bit unsettling! Why do you wear them?" I also get questions like, "If you guys are Anglican, why do you dress like Catholics and preach like Baptists? And, "When do we know when to cross ourselves if we want to?" One great way to answer these questions is to conduct an Instructed Eucharist. This is a regular Sunday Communion service with this difference: instead of a sermon I will stop at intervals to explain why we do what we do. I usually take a few questions along the way so I can be sure to address any issues that need clarifying. Most folks- even the long time Anglicans- have questions about the liturgy and find this service helpful. Next Sunday I will lead an Instructed Eucharist at the regular 9:30 time. Please be there so we can all learn together. I hope it will make our worship richer. Blessings always, Filmore+
S.C. Flood Relief
Prayers for National Life (Author Rev. George Lyman Locke, Pub. 1883)
Many thanks to everybody at All Saints, we were able to send a total of $2,665.00 to the Anglican Relief and Development Fund for S.C. Flood Relief. I know our hurting brothers and sisters in S.C. really appreciate your gifts.
God Bless, Jan Smith, Advocate Anglican Relief and Development Fund
For our Country Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Church Office Hours Week of November 23, 2015 Mon.-Fri. 8:30AM-4:30PM
Sunday, November 22 8:45AM Choir Rehearsal 9:30AM Worship Service, (Chapel, CCHS) 11:15AM Sunday School Monday, November 23 Tuesday, November 24 6:00PM Young Adults 7:30 Choir Rehearsal (Ch. Office) Wednesday, November 25 9:00AM Intercessory Prayer (Ch. Office) NO EUCHARIST OR CHOIR REHEARSAL Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day, Church Office Closed Friday, November 27 Church Office Closed Saturday, November 28 Sunday, November 29 Advent 1 8:45AM Choir Rehearsal 9:30AM Worship Service (Chapel, CCHS) 11:15AM No Sunday School
MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR November 22, 2015 ACOLYTE Crucifer: Katie Culpepper Torch Bearers: ALTAR GUILD Mitzi Wilson, Juliet Kasler, Sandy Strunk CHALICE BEARER Tim Kitts, Erik Williamson, Clergy GREETERS Ray Ardizzone, Sally Scott WELCOME CENTER Larry Strawn LECTOR Pam Burns SOUND SYSTEM Jeff Soldo USHERS Cindy Ferguson, Joe Smith
Church Office Information! A member left her black cape on a table in the cafeteria after church while she went to choir rehearsal. When she went back to get it, it was gone. She would like to get it back. Call the church office if you know where it is, 704-708-4680.
MUSIC NEWS FOR EVERYONE Here are some upcoming events for your calendar: The Gettys in Concert--free, no tickets Sat., Nov 27 at 7pm at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews Sun., Nov 28 at 7pm at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews AT ALL SAINTS (Charlotte Catholic Chapel) Advent Lessons & Carols with choir, harp, violin & flute Sun., Dec. 6 at 9:30am Christmas Eve Thurs., Dec 24 at 2pm Family Service (Contemporary) Thurs., Dec 24 at 10pm Traditional Service with choir, harp and flute Christmas Lessons & Carols Sun., Dec 27 at 9:30am
Worship Fully. Spend Less. Give More. Love All. This year ALL the families of ASAC will once again take part in the Advent Conspiracy. (The Conspiracy: A plan to work and act together to change in a positive way, how we celebrate Christmas.) For many of us, the Advent season leading up to Christmas is not the happiest time of the year. “We lament at seeing the holiday push start earlier and earlier each year. For many, the holidays bring anxiety over busy schedules, and spending money we don’t have for things no one really needs.” It’s full of expectations that aren’t being met and many of us find that when we reach the end of the Advent season instead of a “joyful” expectation, we are aching with emptiness. Our soul longs for MORE. So, if Christmas is only about gifts, decorations, parties, spending and buying, then these feelings make sense. Nothing will ever be enough and there will always be disappointment. Thankfully, that’s NOT what Christmas is about. Christmas is not about us, it’s all JESUS. Sunday, November 22, ASAC will launch this year’s Advent Conspiracy plan. This plan includes ways we can: Worship Fully – because Christmas begins and ends with Jesus Spend Less – and free your resources for things that truly matter. Take 10% of what you had planned to spend on gifts and give that 10% to either give it to the ICA children in Peru OR to Love for the Least. Give More – of your presence: your hands, your words, your time, your heart! Love All – the poor, the forgotten, the marginalized, the sick, in ways that make a difference. Be sure to stop by the Advent Resource table, which is located in the hallway by the entrance to the cafeteria and Camp DIT for more details. Let the Conspiracy begin!!!
ASAC Prayer Ministry ASAC Prayer Ministry Events: Healing Prayers – Available each Sunday during communion in the prayer area in the Narthex Healing Prayer Ministry – Available by appointment only. Healing Prayer class – Sunday 6:00-8:00 pm (CHM SHP Level 1) Reconciliation Service – Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, (TBD, Lent 2016, Church office) Healing Prayer Service – Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12/5/15 (Church office) Morning of Silent Soaking Prayers – Saturday 9:30 – 11:00 am, 1/23/16 (Church office) Prayer Requests – Please put your requests in the blue prayer request box that is available at the Welcome Center on Sundays, Website, email the church office anytime or call during business hours. Prayer Ministry Library – Available in the cafeteria first Sunday each month. (Contact Susie Copley; help needed to manage the library. Important: Please return books after reading them.) Class sign-up sheets, when necessary, will be available each Sunday leading up to the events. Watch for more details. To sign up for classes contact Ellen Brodowski or Beth Everson after each service. If you have any questions about ASAC Prayer Ministry please contact Dolores Cummings at [email protected] or Judy at the church office 704-708-4680.
Prayer Requests Beverly, Nell, Larry (job), Iris, Nina (coma) Xanda* (premature baby boy), Nancy, Dorothy, Marge, Suzette & Jim Gray, Hobbs family, Doris Jennings, June Ann, Tom F., Viv C., June, Trudy, Mary Walker, Donna Walker, Allen L., Richard, Lori & Terry, Kenneth, Michael, Randy, Jason, Stephon, Montreal, James, Mimi, Diane, Ralph, Jeff, Pam Bement (cancer), Lex & Karen Youngman, Ken B. (Cancer), Carolyn, Bruce, Yolanda (cancer), Hudson family, Lynn Gazjak (healing), Donna, Mark (salvation), Sally (healing), Kate & Andy (health, strength), Kennny Smith (healing), Jacqueline Smith & family, Sylvia (GG- good grief), Richard (salvation), Roz P. (radiotheraphy), Higginbotham family (GG), Francis & Judith, Rachel & David, Anthony & Monica, Joshua, Nina, Isaiah, Klodiana & George, Tina & Ryan, Sandy & Doug, Kirk, Garrett, Kelli, Kenneth & Kathy, Shanna, Jason, Stephanie, Juan, Sue & Ken Allison, Ryan, Noelle, Anna, Drew, Gary, Janice, Liz, Cathleen, & Jackie, Herbert, Josh, Hilda, Peg, Lynn, Chuck, Leah, Kerby, Victoria, Rayna, Monica, Kevin, Linda, Pam H., Mary, Susie, Hope, Beth, Don, Marva, Dolores, Mary Ann, Sarah, Tiffany, Leigh, Jennifer, Paula, Linda, Elizabeth, Shirley, Karen, Kelli, Thomas, Eugene, Wendy, Nicole, Luis & Enid, Brenda, Eladio &Mayra, Frances, Heidi, Pito, Juan & Mildred, Juanny, Jennifer, Ivonne & Tony, Lillian, Veronica, Josue, Noel, Alexander, Angel Manuel and Aurea. Pray for those who are celebrating birthdays & anniversaries this month; those with homes for sale; for the leaders & participants of the uptown men’s shelter Bible study; for ASAC Discipleship and CareNet programs; ASA Village ministry; men, women, young adult, youth and children programs and Bible studies; ASAC Next Step Committee members; CHM School of Healing Prayer Level 1 class; Healing Prayer Service 12/5/15. Prayer for Bishop Steve Wood & family, Fr. Filmore Strunk & family, ASAC clergy, staff, vestry, volunteers, missionaries, ministry leaders and congregation. Also pray for the member churches and church plants (especially clergy, staff, vestry and missionaries) in the Diocese of the Carolinas and for all upcoming events. Thanksgiving for a blessed Women’s Retreat
