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525 Lake Concord Rd NE ~ Concord, NC 28025 704-782-2024 ~ www.allsaintsconcord.org
Follow me, Satan (Temptation of Jesus Christ)—Ilya Repin—1903
OUR MISSION TO BE A CHURCH OF DISCIPLES MAKING DISCIPLES FOR JESUS.
OUR VISION TO BE A CHURCH THAT LOVES LIKE GOD LOVES.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MARCH 10TH, 2019
THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
Mosaic along entryway to the Basilica of St. Peter
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WELCOME TO ALL SAINTS ’ Thank you for worshiping with us today. If this is your first visit or if you are looking for a church home, a Greeter is available in the Welcome Center before and after worship services to provide information and a welcome gift.
ALL SAINTS’ CORE VALUES
• Being an active, inclusive community of faith;
• Worshiping God in the Episcopal tradition;
• Nurturing individuals to grow in Christ;
• Seeking and serving Jesus in unexpected places.
INVITE NURTURE SERVE GROW
Submission Deadline
Sunday Announcements are due by Monday at noon. Announcements received after that time may appear the following week.
Please send emails to [email protected].
Dear Parents of Young Children:
At All Saints’, we believe that Jesus issues the same invitation to everyone: “Come to me, just exactly as you are.” For our children, this means, “Come with all the energy, the wiggles and giggles, that God gave you.” This is God’s House, and life and love and laughter are all part of God’s dream for the world. Your presence here is a blessing. Your children’s presence is a blessing. And all of their wiggles and giggles (including any tears and protests) are welcome in God’s House.
Here are a few suggestions many parents have found helpful:
• Please sit towards the front—it’s easier to see and hear all the action. • Sing, pray, respond, and explain what’s happening in the service. Children learn best about
worship and liturgy from you. • Pick up a green “Busy Bag” with books, coloring pages, and a stuffed Worship Buddy.
Please return them after the service. • We have a staffed nursery in the Education Wing and a livestream in the Parlor. If you need
to leave, please come back, especially for Communion.
To All the Members of our Parish:
Children are one of God’s most precious blessings. Thank you for warmly welcoming them into God’s House and for encouraging their families with your smiles and assistance.
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PARTICIPANTS IN TODAY’S LITURGY
8:00 AM
Chalice Bearer, Lector & Intercessor: Fred Weber
9:00 AM
Chalice Bearers: Fran Burkett and De Torrey Acolytes: Sean Gordick, Sydney Gordick and Yasmine Miller
Greeters: Ruth Bratton and Ericka Southworth
11:10 AM
Chalice Bearers: Barrington McFarlane and Elizabeth Solomon Acolytes: Julia Holdren, William Dillon and Joyous Dillon
Greeters: John & Carol Cline
Altar Guild: Team 3 Teka King, Fran Burkett, Gerry Depken, Janet Hollopeter, Buddy King, Gwen King, Jane Liles, Liz Rodgers, Ericka Southworth and Brenda Trott
Ushers: Team 2: Mike McDonough, Gordon Belo, Chris Charest, Jack Griswold, Russ Hoyser, Kevin Riley, Scott Trott, Bryan Vogler and Larry Williamson
Today at All Saints'
10:00 AM Christian Education
Infant through Age 2: "Bible Time" Nursery
9 AM & 11:10 AM Services
Pre-K through Grade 5: "Deep Blue Connects: Rooms 106 & 108
At Home with God"
Middle School: "Echo the Story" Community Room [Downstairs]
High School: "Echo the Story" Youth Room [Downstairs]
Adult: "Faithful Questions" Parlor
Adult: "A Crucified Christ in Holy Week" Presenter: The Right Reverend William Gregg
Parish Hall
12:30 PM Vestry Meeting with Jim Griffith Parish Hall
1:30 PM Prayer, Praise & Anointing Service Concord Place
followed by Eucharistic Visits 1501 Zion Church Rd
2:00 PM Healing Prayer Parlor
2:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous Community Room
Be sure to “like” and even “check in” to the All Saints’ Facebook Page to stay connected!
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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sundays at 10 AM: March 10th—April 7th, 2019
A Crucified Christ in Holy Week: Reflections on the Passion Narratives
Join us as we Delve into the Gospels to prepare our hearts, minds and souls for Easter
All Saints’ Parish Hall Each year during the last week of Lent, one of the passion narratives from Matthew, Mark, and Luke is read on Palm/Passion Sunday, and the passion narrative from John is always read on Good Friday. Why do we do this? What do these narratives say to us about who Jesus was and what God was doing? What do they say to us about who Jesus is and what God is doing now?
The Adult Forum during Lent will feature Bishop William Gregg leading us through the Passion Narratives of the Gospels based on the essays of Raymond E. Brown, S.S., in his book, A Crucified Christ in Holy Week. Fr. Brown was a New Testament scholar and a major figure in New Testament studies during and after Vatican II. His work has shaped much of NT studies in the second half of the twentieth century and how we engage and understand the central text of the faith, the Bible. Bring your questions and insights with an open mind, heart, and soul as we seek to hear what these fundamental scriptures are saying to us.
Thursdays at 7PM at All Saints’ Episcopal Church March 14th & 21st
All Saints’ Parish Hall
Building Bridges out of Poverty
Building Bridges out of Poverty (BBOP) offers insights into how to assist low-income people to facilitate responsible, self-directed decision-making, planning and ultimately self-sufficiency. Participants will be introduced to the “hidden rules” that govern life for the poor (for example, support systems middle class & wealthy people take for granted are largely non-existent for people living in poverty.) BBOP provides a deeper understanding of both the challenges and the strengths those living in poverty already possess to invite healthy
partnerships and create opportunities for success.
These events are in partnership with Grace Lutheran Church.
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Online Giving Go to http://www.allsaintsconcord.org/online-giving/
or go to the Church Life app to make your donation
Text Giving To give to the General Fund, text SAINTS to 73256
To give to the Assistance Fund, text SAINTS ASSISTANCE to 73256 To give to the Memorial Fund, text SAINTS MEMORIAL to 73256
To give to the Capital Campaign, text SAINTS CAPITALCAMPAIGN to 73256
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesdays, 7PM at Grace Lutheran: March 27th, April 3rd and 10th
More & More: A Bible Study to Expand the Tent Grace Lutheran Parish Hall
This Bible study will use a new “graphic Bible” resource for a different approach to God’s charge to love the stranger, spread the gospel and be part of how “God’s kingdom comes on earth as in heaven.” Led by The Reverend Donald Anthony, this study will offer parishioners from both Grace Lutheran and All Saints’ Episcopal the opportunity to reflect together and learn from one another as we all seek to fulfill Jesus’ Great Commission to “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Mt 28:19
These events are in partnership with Grace Lutheran Church.
Assisted-Living Center Services for March 2019 Morningside, 500 Penny Lane NE, Concord
Thursday, March 14, 2019 2:00 PM “Prayer, Praise & Anointing” Service
Saturday, March 16, 2019 10:00 AM Eucharistic Visits
Concord Place, 1501 Zion Church Road, Concord
Sunday, March 10, 2019 1:30 PM “Prayer, Praise & Anointing” Service
followed by Eucharistic Visits
Led by The Reverend Vern Cahoon, All Saints’ visits three assisted-living facilities, monthly, to provide the Sacraments to residents.
Anyone interested in joining or assisting in this ministry is invited to contact Deacon Vern ([email protected])
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MORE COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dinners Needed for "Getting Ahead" Classes Volunteers are needed to provide dinners for participants in CCM's "Getting Ahead" program. This comprehensive program is for CCM clients who are striving to break out of poverty.
The classes are at All Saints' every Thursday evening for 15 weeks, ending May 16th. We invite your ministry or family to prepare a dinner for 20 - 25 people, to serve at 5:30 PM, at least once during this 15-week period.
The sign-up sheet is in the Welcome Center. Please contact Don Foskey for details at [email protected] or 704-795-0303.
Racial Awareness Training in Cabarrus County: Racial Equity Workshops
Workshop Fee $150 and lunch is provided
March 21-22 REI Concord Concord Police Headquarters April 11-12 REI Concord Concord Police Headquarters May 8-9 REI Kannapolis The Laureate Center in City Hall June 19-20 REI Kannapolis The Laureate Center in City Hall July 15-16 REI Concord Concord Police Headquarters
Even those who are concerned about racial disparities in all American systems and institutions are challenged in their understanding of how racism remains alive and well, advantaging some while harming others. These two-day training events develop the capacity of participants to understand racism in its institutional and structural forms.
Moving from individual bigotry and bias, the workshop presents an historical, cultural, structural and institutional analysis of racism, builds the capacity of participants to identify the root causes of disparity and helps establish goals and strategies based on that deeper understanding.
Information: [email protected] Registration: www.racialequitycabarrus.org
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MORE PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, March 22, 2019 Tour of Southern Grace Distilleries Followed by Lunch at 73 & Main Restaurant
At 11 AM, we will begin a tour of Southern Grace Distilleries in Mount Pleasant. It is housed in a former prison open 1929 to 2011. This is the first bourbon to be legally aged behind bars! Come visit their barrels behind bars and learn how they make their award winning spirits. The cost to tour this historic restored site is $10.70 per person. A complimentary tasting is included at the end of the tour. Please visit www.southerngracedistilleries.com/shop to learn more about this historic site.
Lunch is scheduled at 12:45 PM at 73 & Main Restaurant in Mount Pleasant, which is housed in a Historic Hosiery Mill with great food! You can visit www.73andmain.com to learn more about this restaurant.
Meet at the church at 10:15 AM to car pool. Let me know if you plan to meet us In Mount Pleasant.
For more information contact Sue Gelarden at [email protected]
New Car Decals are Available in the Welcome Center
Proudly share that you are part of the All Saints’ Episcopal Church community!
Green Tips from The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
When shopping, make all of your purchases intentional. Keep a running list going at home; it'll help you plan your shopping so you'll need fewer trips to the store, and you will be able to resist impulse purchases while you're there. Purchasing only what's really needed produces benefits on several fronts - you'll consume less, create less waste, reduce auto emissions AND save money!
Source: Chartered Committee on Environmental Ministry
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Sharing the news of our community! Have a grape for the vine? Contact the church office at
704-782-2024 or email [email protected].
Congratulations & Welcome to our parishioners who are were confirmed in the Episcopal tradition Sunday, February 24th at St. Luke’s, Salisbury: Mark Helms, Kevin Morgan, Sarah Morrison and David Scercy. Those who reaffirmed their Baptismal Vows were Ruth-Hanna Strong and David Millar.
Thank you to all the presenters and participants in this year’s After Dark @ All Saints’. A lot of food was prepared and eaten, and a lot of laughter and knowledge was shared. Alice Smith, Debby Smith, and Karen Robinson have done an awesome job of planning and executing this year’s classes. They are now working on finishing the financial aspects of this year and reviewing lessons learned. If you have a skill or talent that you would like to share at After Dark @ All Saints’ 2020, or if there is a topic you would like to see offered, please contact them as they begin planning.
Alice Smith at [email protected] or Debby Smith at [email protected] or Karen Robinson at [email protected].
We offer condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Gordon Drye, stepfather of Mark Helms, who has entered into the Resurrection.
The Grapes for Good team expresses their appreciation to all who supported another successful wine tasting and silent auction event! They couldn’t have done it without the many hands who donated silent auction items and door prizes and everyone who volunteered and attended. The earnings from the event are approximately $14,000! We thank these generous sponsors:
These charitable organizations will benefit:
CCM CVAN Community Free Clinic Meals on Wheels The Early Childhood Foundation
Cabarrus Partnership for Children RAIN Salvation Army Center of Hope Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Homeless
73 & Main Total Wine & More Clearwater Concepts The Wine Room Sweet Home Carolina
Furnishings Code Ninjas Afton Tavern Defy Gravity
Bad Daddy Burgers AquaWave Car Wash Kneaded Touch Therapy Natural Bliss Body Studio Viva Nail Spa Grimsley’s Jewelry Wild Birds Unlimited Rug Gallery @ Concord Mills Rocky River Golf Club
The French Express Mykonos Blaze Pizza Freddy’s Frozen Custard &
Steakburgers Virginia’s Dress Shop LongHorn Steakhouse.
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Current Food Pantry Requests for CCM Low Sodium &/or Sugar Free Items Canned Chicken Toilet Paper & Paper Towels Bars of Soap Diapers sizes 3, 4, 5 & 6 Canned Tomatoes Canned Meats [other than tuna] Mac & Cheese Canned Fruit [other than pears] Spaghetti [1 lb size]
We appreciate and need any donation of food, cleaning or paper products, and health and beauty supplies, including recycled grocery bags. For your convenience, a box is kept in the Welcome Center for donations.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County Wish List
Tucker Hospice House Baskets (all Sizes) Small Safety Pins Acrylic for Lap Quilts
“Wings to Soar” Grief Camp “Wings to Soar” is a grief camp for children and teens every summer. It is for any child who has lost someone he or she loves. Examples may include a loss through terminal illness, automobile accident or suicide, just to name a few. The following items are needed:
Sandwich Size Zip Loc Bags Bug Spray Teen/Adult Scissors
There is a box in the Welcome Center for donations. For more information, please contact Rebecca Bahn at [email protected].
Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels Cabarrus Meals on Wheels is an important part of our community. Each day, volunteers deliver almost 400 meals to economically disadvantaged seniors, allowing them to remain in their homes.
Meals on Wheels is in great need of volunteers for deliveries. All Saints' can adopt a route one day a week and split the duties among volunteers. With enough volunteers, each parishioner would make delivers only once or twice a month. Deliveries usually take about 90 minutes.
If you would like to make a difference in someone's life, please contact Hilary Smith at [email protected] or Don Foskey at [email protected] or 704-795-0303.
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Vestry Charles McKinley Senior Warden, Finance Nancy Hunter Junior Warden, Parish Life David Baxter Communications Fran Burkett Youth Christian Formation Willie B. Dillon Outreach Don Foskey Outreach Mark Helms Adult Christian Formation Barba Horne-Stead Pastoral Care Drew John Newcomers Mike McDonough Building & Grounds Karen Rupp-Urbanski Stewardship Dick Whitfield Newcomers
Reporting to the Vestry Gil Small Treasurer Kim Gordick Vestry Clerk
Office Hours M-F 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Clergy The Reverend Nancy L. J. Cox, Rector [email protected] The Reverend Michael Whitnah, Assistant to the Rector [email protected] The Reverend Vern Cahoon, Deacon [email protected] The Reverend Jacqueline Whitfield, Deacon Missioner [email protected] The Reverend James Bernacki, Priest Associate [email protected] The Reverend Roger Butler, Priest Emeritus [email protected]
Staff Brian Sapp-Moore, MM, Director of Music/ Organist, Coordinator of Communications [email protected] Hannah Crone, Church Administrator [email protected] Markeisha Weaks, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
VESTRY & STAFF
Vestry Person of the Month for March 2019: Fran Burkett I have been an Episcopalian since 1985. I started looking at Episcopal churches in the area in January of 2015. I first came to All Saints' in May of 2015 after having looked at websites of other Episcopal churches in the area. I loved All Saints' from the first time I looked at the website. I was very impressed with all the ministries and activities available. I have always been welcomed with open arms and love from the time I first walked in the door. My love for All Saints' deepened when Father Jeff Batkin told me he knew Reverend Nancy and how everyone in the church embraced and supported her while she was on medical leave. I participate in several ministries at All Saints' that include our youth ministry, and Education for Ministry.
I came to Concord because my son, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren live here. My son was fortunate to receive a scholarship to Christ School and started school there in eighth grade and graduated in 2001.
Having served on other vestries over the years, I want to serve on this vestry because I believe I can always be a presence at All Saints’ and help in various situations.
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PRAYERS OF THE PARISH
Prayer is the foundation of the ministry of this parish. Prayer requests & praise reports can be added or removed by going to the All Saints’ website and clicking on “Get Involved,” then “Prayer,” then “Prayer Chain” or by calling the church office at 704-782-2024.
You may choose to have your request sent to the Prayer Chain (a small group of faithful intercessors who pray daily for those names submitted) and/or included in the announcement bulletin at www.allsaintsconcord.org/prayer-requests/.
Please note that names will remain on the list for three weeks unless otherwise requested.
We pray for our Presiding Bishop, Michael; our Bishop, Samuel; our Suffragan Bishop, Anne; our Rector, Nancy; our Assistant to the Rector, Michael; our Deacon, Vern; our Deacon Missioner, Jacqueline; our staff and Vestry; and the people of All Saints’ and their families.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Province de L'Eglise Anglicane Du Congo
Diocesan Cycle: St. Philip’s, Durham; St. Stephen’s, Durham; and St. Titus’, Durham
Cycle of Prayer: Jonathan & Karen Moyes, Jeffrey Mullis, Wayne & Kay Nixon, Darryl Noreeen & Regina Forsyth, Mark & Pam Novasad, Scott & Teresa Padgett, Dana Parker and their families
Prayers have been requested for: Buddy, Cathy, Chloe, Darryl, Emily, Matthew, Merritt, Mia, Rachael, Sophie, Sue and Suzann
In nursing homes or homebound: Jane Armitage, Uldrick Branford, Ben Burton, Hilda Marshall and James E. Swann, Jr.
Living with ongoing special needs: Barbara, Donna, Ericka, George, Jay, Jill, Katherine, Lydia, Noelle, Oscar, Pat, Patrick, Phil, Rebecca, Stephanie, Steve, Terein, Wendy and Yasmin and Maddox
Serving in the military: Dean Fedrizzi, Keith Lee, Jacob Rodgers, Nathan Rodgers, Matt Shorter, Becca Simpson, Bo Simpson, Jack Simpson, Justin Smith and Jim Trollan
Our Stephen Ministers: Valerie Divine, Katherine Elbe, Don Foskey, Nancy Foskey, Mickey Hayes, Debbie Lewallen, Barbara Lewis, Garen Livingston, Charles Simmons, Dorothy Teeter and Len Witke
Our College Students: Emily Badgett, Chris Berg, Stephen Carroll, Jazzmine Cox, Margaret Ericson, Ben Helms, Eli Helms, Katie Hendry, Josh Holdren, Celeste McFarlane, Sophia McFarlane, Will Moyes, Zac Moyes, Nathan Shorter, Lauren Spunich, Jameson Williams and Sydney Wydra
The Capital Campaign: Holy God, we thank you for our church home and family. Bless those who offer sacrifices of time, prayer and financial giving in support of our Capital Campaign. We gratefully acknowledge your hand in creating within us commitment to this cause and the many rewards we enjoy in this church community. We are truly blessed. Guide our consideration of how we may contribute. Help us to place all our trust in you. By our generosity today, may future generations find Christ and a warm welcome here. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
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ALL SAINTS’ CALENDAR MARCH 11TH - MARCH 17TH, 2019
Monday 6:00 PM Education for Ministry Community Room March 11 6:30 PM Financial Peace University Parlor Tuesday 5:30 AM F3 [Men's Fitness-Fellowship-Faith] Outdoors
March 12 10:00 AM Stitches with the Saints Welcome Center 1:00 PM Staff Meeting Work Room 5:30 PM St. Nicholas Children's Choir Room 102 6:00 PM Jr. Choir of All Saints' Room 102 7:00 PM Finance Committee Parlor Wednesday 12:00 PM Holy Eucharist Rite II Nave March 13 6:00 PM Bells of All Saints' Nave
6:30 PM After Dark @ All Saints' Welcome Center 7:00 PM Choir of All Saints' Room 102 8:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous Community Room
Thursday 5:30 AM F3 [Men's Fitness-Fellowship-Faith] Outdoors March 14 10:30 AM Canterbury Way Parlor
2:00 PM Prayer, Praise & Anointing Service Morningside South 4:30 PM Stephen Ministry Meeting Community & Youth 5:30 PM Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin' -By World Room 103 7:00 PM Bridges Out of Poverty Parish Hall
Friday 8:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous Community Room
March 15 Saturday 7:00 AM F3 [Men's Fitness-Fellowship-Faith] Outdoors March 16 8:00 AM Men’s Bible Study Welcome Center
8:30 AM Child Care Resources Training Community Room 10:00 AM Eucharist Visits Morningside South
Sunday 8, 9 & Worship Services March 17 11:10 AM
10:00 AM Christian Education 2:00 PM Healing Prayer Parlor 2:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous Community Room 5:00 PM Episcopal Youth Community [EYC] Youth Room
