January 19th, 2025
The News in a Nutshell
- No Sunday School– Until February 1st
- 2026 Ministry Sign Up– !!! Please Read !!!
- Upcoming Events– Mark Your Calendar
- Ministry Signup– Due THIS Thursday 22nd
- Annual Parish Meeting– January 25th
- Bishop’s Annual Visit– March 1st
- Epiphany– What and Why
- 2026 Liturgical Calendars– Are In
- First Quarter Mission– The Julie Valentine Center
- Diocesan Bible Study– Wednesday at Noon
- Weekly Web Feature– Check It Out
- Sunday School For All Ages– 9:30 Sunday Mornings
- Online Sermon Notes and Audio– LINK
- Live Streaming Service– FYI
- Online Giving Options– Now Available
For more information see the full announcements below
No Sunday School- Until February 1st
There will be no Sunday School this Sunday (01/18) or the following Sunday (01/25). Sunday School will resume the on Sunday, February 1st
2026 Ministry Sign Up- Please Read
January is jump into service month! As such, I ask each member to fill out one of our ministry sign-up sheets after prayerfully considering where God is calling you to serve in His house over the course of this year.
You will find the ministry signup sheet as well as a description of each ministry on the “Resources” page of our website under the “Forms” column (a Link is provided below). You can fill out the ministry signup form online and send it electronically from the All Saints’ webpage. Here is the LINK:
The deadline for signing up is Thursday, January 22nd
Finally, the Ministry assignments for the upcoming year will be presented to God for His blessing during our annual parish meeting on January, 25th.
Upcoming Events
- Ministry Signup- Due THIS Thursday 22nd
The deadline for signing up is this Thursday, January 22nd. Please be sure to get your forms in so that we can compile them for our Parish Meeting. Here is the LINK – Thank you
- Parish Meeting- January 25th
Our Annual Parish meeting will be held immediately after the worship service. Lunch will be provided.
- Bishop’s Episcopal Visit- March 1st
Bishop Hill will be with us on Sunday, March 1st for his annual episcopal visit. During this service Mei-li will be set apart for the lay order of Deaconess and Deborah Dix will be confirmed. In addition, we will have a pot-luck dinner in honor of Bishop and Mrs. Hill. This promises to be a very exciting, encouraging, and action-packed Sunday! Be sure to mark it on your calendar and plan to attend.
Epiphany- What and Why
Epiphany is a major feast of the Church year and is celebrated each year beginning on January 6th. Remember, the major feasts on our calendar are a big deal because they point to and renew our focus on some major aspect of the redemption that Christ accomplished for us. Thus our service is drawn from Scripture and drives us back to Scripture. Notice then Epiphany celebrates the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles. As such, it underscores God’s love for the world and His faithfulness to His promise to send a redeemer for all mankind.
In fact, Epiphany is literally the Christmas of the gentiles. It is the reminder that what God did in the manger He did for us as well. Epiphany then is when we get to the Christmas party.
At the same time, Epiphany also reminds us that we are the witnesses who are to carry that Gospel out into the world. Notice then it is traditional that the Christ Candle, the Christmas tree, and all your decorations and lights remain up and are put away on Epiphany. Why? It is not that we are taking the lights down and moving on. Rather, it is that we quite literally are the Christmas lights (proclaiming, celebrating, and shining forth the good news that unto us a Savior is born).
2026 Liturgical Calendars- Are In
The liturgical calendars for 2026 are in. You may pick one up in the in the parish hall on the church information table. The cost is $5.00
The calendar shows the liturgical color for each season, the major celebrations, as well as the saint or martyr commemorated on any given day. As such, you can use the calendar as an important aspect of your devotional life.
In fact, You can read about a particular saint on the day they are remembered and reflect upon their example (see the “Lives of the Saints” feature on our web page). You will be alerted to important events in the church year (such as the Transfiguration) and can use the collect and readings found in the Prayer Book for that day in your own devotional time.
Another good resource to use in conjunction with the calendar is Omer Englebert’s book, Lives of the Saints which follows along chronologically through each day of the month giving a well-balanced description of the particular Saints and their ministries being remembered on that day. You can find a copy here for a very reasonable price: LINK
Regardless, the liturgical calendar is a wonderful devotional tool and one that I recommend to each family in the church.
First Quarter Mission- The Julie Valentine Center
Our mission project for the first Quarter of the Church year is the Julie Valentine Center. The Center helps women and children who have been victims of abuse. The items most used and need by the center are:
Bottled Water
Juice Boxes
Kid Friendly individually wrapped snacks
Gas Cards
Check Donation (made to the church with “1st Quarter mission” on the “for” line
If you would like more ideas for needed items, there is an extensive list on the missions table in the parish hall. Also, please place all donated items on the mission table in the parish hall. We will collect these items and then give them to the center in order to help their ministry. If you have any questions or would like more ideas or suggestions, please see Christine
Diocesan Bible Study- Wednesday at Noon
Bishop Hill will be leading a diocese wide Bible study on Wednesday, at noon. If you have any questions contact Mei-li. Here is the information you need:
- Time: Wednesday, at noon.
- Place: Conference Call.
By Phone: 267-807-9495 Code: 900791161#
On computer: LINK
On Mobile App: Meeting ID: 900791161
- Material (optional): Standard Lesson Commentary 2025-2026
NIV or KJV (Available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle)
Weekly Web Feature – Check It Out (www.allsaintsgreenville.com)
Each week, the newsletter will feature a different aspect of our web site for you to try out. It is our hope that this will bring to your attention features that you may not have noticed before and, at the same time, will help familiarize you with the site as a whole. So be sure to check out our Web Feature section in each edition of the newsletter.
This week’s web feature is the REC Foreign Missions Page. Here you will find current updates from the Reformed Episcopal board of Foreign Missions. These updates will include information about various REC mission works around the world as well as particular prayer requests for these works. I encourage you to stay informed about what God is doing through our Church and to keep all these works in your prayers.
To find the Foreign Missions page, go to the All Saints’ Home page (www.allsaintsgreenville.com), locate the tool bar at the top right of the screen and click on the Resources tab. On the ensuing page, in the left hand column under “Devotions”, select the REC Foreign Missions button. Enjoy!!!
Sunday School For All Ages- 9:30 Sunday Mornings
Our Sunday School classes for all ages are underway. We invite you to jump in to these exciting studies. Class begins at 9:30 Sunday Morning
Online Sermon Notes and Audio- LINK
Our weekly sermon notes and audio are now available on our new All Saints website. You can find this week’s sermon here: LINK
Live Streaming Service- FYI
Our live streaming services will begin at 10:25 with prelude music. This will give folks time to tune in, get settled, and prepare their hearts for worship
The service itself will begin at 10:30
The Service can be viewed:
1) On a smart TV, streaming device, computer, or phone- by going to our church’s new YouTube channel. You can find the channel here: LINK
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From within the YouTube app, you can search “All Saints Anglican Church Greenville SC”
Remember to “subscribe” to the channel in order to save it and thus avoid having to use links and searches each time
2) You can also view the live service on our All Saints Webpage. Here is the LINK:
3) To easily view a recording of this week’s service at a later time, go to our YouTube channel and you will find all our past services listed there. The most recent service will be the first one on the list.
Online Giving- Now Available
We have integrated a secure online giving option so that you can securely tithe online. You can even set a recurring gift so that you don’t have to go through the process each time you give. There are three ways you can make use of this option:
- You can give by clicking on the following “Link”. Click and then follow the easy instruction. Here is the LINK
- You can download the free App from either the Iphone App Store (LINK) or from the Android Google Play Store (LINK). Download the app and then follow the simple set up instructions.
How can we pray for you?
If you have any special prayer needs or praise reports that you would like to share with the group, feel free to email them to me (or you can call me if you prefer) and I will be glad to include them in our weekly newsletter.
Prayer Requests
For our nation
For Rick and Sharon’s Aunt, Rosemary who is recovering from a stroke and all who are caring for her.
Gayl Wright- for eye health
Sue Weingartner (a friend of Gayl’s)- who has a rare form of throat cancer
For Melody Charping, Dorothy’s cousin who has undergone chemo and radiation for stage 3 lung cancer.
Baker (Cheryl’s husband, Glenn’s brother-in-law) has had several serious medical issues. Please pray for God’s healing and strength
For Art and Nann (Killinger family members) Art is in home Hospice
Tom and Judy Hartzell- Tom is under care for dementia
Jack Childers who has been diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer’s
Blythe’s mom- for healing and relief from cancer
For Art’s Niece Cathy who has been diagnosed with MS
Lois Killinger- for health and strength
Greg Shorey- for health and strength
Ursula Dawson- for health and strength
Betty Froman- for health and strength
Pat and Jack Childers- for continued strength and health
All those serving in our armed forces- especially Alex Logan, that you would protect them in body, mind, and spirit and bring them safely home to their loved ones
~Dates to Remember
Please, email your events to Fr. Charlie with a brief description. Your description should include: date, time, location, cost, as well as the name of the parishioner participating in the event (when applicable).
Next Vestry Meeting
2nd Tuesday, (February 10)
@7:00 in the Parish Hall
Diocesan Synod
Sept 18th-19th 2026
Christ the King, Marietta GA
Annual Episcopal Visit
March 1st, 2026
