The NewsletterThe newsletter of All Saints ofEpiscopal All Saints Church, Episcopal Warner Robins Church FEBRUARY 2018 We challenge ourselves and the world to love like Jesus, as we worship joyfully, serve compassionately and grow spiritually. AUGUST 2015
Special points FEBRUARY 2019 of interest in this issue: *Important Events this month and beyond for your calendar* Adult 5 Education
DOK News 6 Covered Dish: Feb 3rd
Wine & Cheese: Feb 8th ECW 41st 3 Wine & Black History Celebration: Feb 23rd Cheese
EYC News 10 DOK Quiet Day: March 2nd
St. Patrick’s Day Gathering: March 17th Food Pantry 7
English Tea: April 28th Mother Bon- 2 nie’s Corner
Pictorial di- 9 Weekday Eucharist and Healing Service rectory up- to start February 7th! date Roots of Afri- 8 Beginning on Thursday, February 7, at 6:00 pm, All Saints will begin can Music an experiment with a new weekday service offering through the end
Stewardship 11 of February. Spotlight This Eucharist will be a quieter, more intimate liturgy, with time Weekday 1 allocated for anointing, laying on of hands, and healing prayers. Eucharist Please contact Mother Bonnie with any questions. &Healing Service Starts
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Mother Bonnie’s Corner
For those of us who routinely crave sunny days, this time of year can be a challenge. The weather can be dreary and it’s often too cold to want to do anything outside. And at least for me, the daily news carries its own heaviness with constant talk of the shutdown and partisan politics tit-for-tat. I find there can be a feeling of being stuck, without a clear path forward.
Where do we look? Where can we find light and hope? The church calls this season "the Season after Epiphany" or sometimes “Ordinary Time," when our lessons focus on events from Christ's life that reveal the truth of who Jesus is. It’s a time that encourages us to open ourselves to discovering Christ revealed in and among us, as we strive to walk in Christ’s Way of Love. What can this mean in practical terms? I find I can most easily carry Christ’s light when I take the time to recognize my many blessings, and be thankful. Finding our blessings can be done in many ways. We can be touched by opening ourselves to pondering a passage of Scripture or during a time of silent prayer. Or perhaps we see God’s hand in that unexpected conversation with a friend or from a time of serving others. Some may recognize God’s blessing through the beauty of a new dawn or the laughter of children or the unconditional love of a pet, for all are beloved gifts from God. Take the time to find that “something” that reminds you of God’s many blessings and give thanks. And we can take a step forward, with God’s help, to striving towards overcoming our very human challenge to love ALL our neighbors. It sounds so easy, but “does” hard, for divisive rhetoric and structural sin surround us, causing many of us to fail to recognize that we have brothers and sisters who are still regularly subjected to inequities and injustice due to race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or economics. There’s still much work to do to bring God’s peace and healing to the world. As Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “”We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we do that, we will make of this old world a new world, for love is the only way.” February is African-American history month, a time to recognize the many contributions of our African-American brothers and sisters to our nation and the world. Here at All Saints, we will host a second Black History Celebration through Music on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Nave. Please save this date for a wonderful evening of music and learning about the history and cultural significance of African-American music. There’s great power in God’s love, the power to move us forward towards God’s Kingdom. May this season be a time of renewal for us all, as we strive to witness to others Jesus’ Way of Love. Mother Bonnie+
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ECW Happenings!
Our 41st annual Wine and Cheese Tasting Party will be held Friday, February 8th at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at the office or from an ECW member for $25. There are several things that you can help with as we prepare for this special event. We need quality items for the Silent Auction; we also need empty baskets. Donated items can be gift baskets, Antique items, donations from local businesses, etc. Items that sell include: original art, jewelry, tickets to sporting events/concerts, weekends at vacation homes, restaurant/store gift certificates. Theme basket ideas: specialty foods, gourmet food and wine-related items, kitchen items, beauty products, pet items, family game night, books etc.; be creative and think of something you would be tempted to bid on! Donors do not need to complete the baskets, though they may if they wish. If you furnish the items for a
basket, committee members can finish the baskets with cellophane, ribbon, etc. If a merchant would like a receipt for tax purposes, we can furnish a letter. PLEASE BRING ALL ITEMS DONATED FOR THE AUCTION TO THE OFFICE OR THE ECW ROOM IN THE PARISH HALL NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4. If you have any questions or want more ideas, contact Mary Mantiply (478-328-0107) or [email protected]. We will begin setting up for the party on Monday the 4th at 10 am and continue working every morning that week. Our regular monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 10 am in the Parish Hall. Come join us! Linda Christie, [email protected] Get your tickets now! Available from the church office! (all the ladies of All Saints are automatically ECW Members)
Our next meeting will be held at Mulberry United Methodist Church at noon on Monday, February 4. The discussion topic will be empathy. This group represents ladies from different faiths coming together to explore their spirituality and learn about each other in a context of love, compassion, cooperation and community service. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1483101741907798/
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Coming Soon to All Saints— . We will begin our studies with Bad Girls of the Bible; Eve, Lot’s Wife, Delilah, Michal, Jezebel and more. This is a 10 week study utilizing the Bible and the book Bad Girls of the Bible and what we can learn from them by Liz Curtis Higgs, available on Amazon for about $14. Meetings will begin Thursday Feb 7th, 4p-6pm in the Vestry Room. If interested in attending or have recommendations for the next topic of study please email Beth Wood at [email protected] or call 478-390-5359
Communications & Fellowship Committee News!
BUNCO is Saturday, 26 January at 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Join us!
Our next covered dish is Sunday, February 3 2019.
(Help is always needed to set up and to clear up afterwards! “Many hands make light work” it’s true! To get involved contact Anne Sanders or the church office!)
Consider joining this ministry! Contact Anne Sanders (478-335-1487) or email [email protected]. or any of our Committee members: Anne Inman, Joann Tarnoff; Misty Cline, Linda Gerdes, Anne Sanders, p/time: Susan Wynn
We are currently meeting after the covered dish luncheon.
Be sure to check out our Facebook page! Always something interesting thanks to Misty Cline! Have you “Liked Us” yet?
https://www.facebook.com/pages/All-Saints- Episcopal-Church/584666861653990
**NEW Office email: [email protected]**
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Continuing Events this month: Wednesday night at the movies: The discussion on the movie “The Shack” continues this month. Join us through Feb 20th from 6:30-7:30 in the Vestry Room.
The 7 week Sunday Adult Christian Education Class continues 2/3/, 2/10, 2/17 & 2/24.
Join us in the Vestry room for a discussion on the book “Being Christian” by Rowan Williams. For more information contact the church office.
2019 All Saints Pictorial Directory Update! We are working on an update the 2016 Directory to include new members and any corrections/additions needed. Please fill out the form on page 9 and return it to the church office with a current photo. Contact Anne Sanders with any questions ([email protected], 478-335-1487)
MUSIC NOTES
Do consider joining the choir. To do so, contact Kipp Gill ([email protected]). Now is a great time to come and join our team. Never sung in a choir before? Not to worry, come and talk to Kipp (or any member of the choir) and we will be delighted to welcome you! Our motto: “We lift our hearts in joyous song to honor Him this way. And while we sing, remembering to sing is to doubly pray.”
ALL SAINTSP A G EALIVE 6 FEBRUARY 2019 Page No 6 All Saints Daughters of the King (DOK)
(Mary’s Heart + Martha’s Hands, Chapter 3125)
Motto of the Order For His Sake: .I am but one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do, I ought to do. What I ought to do, by the grace of God I will do. Lord, what will you have me do?
Who are we? The Daughters of the King is an Order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church who have undertaken a Rule of Life. By incorporating the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service, we pledge ourselves to a life-long program of prayer, service, and evangelism. We are dedicated to the spread of Christ’s kingdom and the strengthening of the spiritual life of our parish.
DOK News
There will be an orientation meeting for those who have expressed an interest in becoming members of DOK on Sunday, January 27, following the service. The meeting will take place in the vestry room and should last for about 30 minutes.
DOK is hosting a Quiet Day from 9:00am until 12 noon on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at All Saints Episcopal Church. The Quiet Day is open to all. The Rev. Donna Mote, co-author of the Go Guide will lead this event. DOK is hosting the second Black History Month Celebration through music. See article on Page 8. DOK coordinates the emergency Prayer Chain. If you have a need for prayer, please contact Beth Wood at [email protected]. For questions about DOK, please contact Stephanie Johnson at [email protected].
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PLEASE REMEMBER TO PICK UP SOME CANS FOR THE FOOD PANTRY WHEN YOU DO YOUR SHOPPING!
The All Saints Food pantry is ALWAYS in urgent need of peanut butter! Please remember to put this item on your shopping list! Also needed are chunky meals, canned chicken, canned beef, canned tuna and Mac & Cheese.
If you would like to consider this Ministry, contact Hank or Mary Cordes at [email protected] or contact the church office at 923-1791. Note—we find that just like peanut butter, most volunteers who get involved tend to stick!! Thank you for your support! Hank & Mary Cordes ([email protected] )
FEBRUARY NEWS FROM YOUR ALL SAINTS FOOD PANTRY
Mathew 25:35 “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”
Special thanks go to Northside High School; we received over 1,000 lbs. of food from their One-Act play. We have been sorting and storing this GREAT donation.
Our ‘mini’ clothes closet is thriving. Many people donated their winter clothing and this has been gratefully accepted. Toys were a big success during the holidays. If you wish, we will continue to ac- cept all clothing and toys (and household products are good too!).
Thank you for your support.
Hank & Mary Cordes ([email protected] )
THANKS TO ALL FOR ALL YOU DO TO SUPPORT OUR PANTRY.
The Best Valentine Present ever: Our Lord Jesus Christ —John 3.16.
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Roots of African American Music African American music cannot be separated from the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the forced transportation of millions of African people across the Atlantic who were then enslaved. The cultures from which they were torn and the conditions into which they were forced both contributed to the sounds of African American music. Many of the instruments historically used in African American music, including the banjo and the drum, have antecedents in African musical instruments, and many features common to African American music likewise have roots in African musical traditions, such as the call and response song form and an immersive approach to singing.
Slaves' lives were restricted in innumerable ways, but among them included limits on literacy and property ownership. Music was therefore passed down orally, and early records of African American music indicate that songs changed frequently, not just from singer to singer, but also from day to day when sung by the same musician. Music was a solace, a community-builder, and voice for hope during enslavement and afterward, in the days of Reconstruction and then Jim Crow.
Although many of them are less well known than their later counterparts, there were plenty of professional African American musicians and singers during Reconstruction, including a group of African American university students, led by their music instructor, and billed as the Fisk Jubilee Singers. They sang African American folk music and religious music, including slave songs, to white audiences, and raised enough money through their ventures to fund a building on campus named, appropriately, Jubilee Hall. Smithsonian Institute https://www.si.edu/ spotlight/african- american-music/roots- of-african-american- music
See article on page 5. The DOK is hosting the Second Annual Black History Month event!!
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NEW TO ALL SAINTS?
PLSE FILL OUT THIS FORM AND TURM IT INTO THE OF-
FICE WITH A PHOTO!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!! QUESTIONS? PHONE ANNE SANDERS (478[-335-1487) or email: [email protected].
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EYC News
The Diocese Youth Commission hosted its annual Senior DYC Retreat Jan. 4-6 at Camp Mikell in Toccoa. All Saints had 4 youth attend: Daniel Cline, Ariana Rivas, James Turner and Simon Turner. The retreat is a “mini summer camp” event that includes worship, music, morning programs, afternoon activities, outdoor activities and a dance. We hope to have some of our youth also participate in Happening 71 Feb. 15-17 for high school students and New Beginnings March 22-24 for middle school students. Weekly, the All Saints EYC contin- ues its quest to be better Christians through community, prayer and service.
The picture is from Senior DYC that was used as the promo from Bishop Wrights For Faith Instagram message. Simon is included with friends he has made over the years from other parishes in the Diocese, who all attended this year’s DYC Retreat. As the message states “It’s a gathering of people, a family reunion. Every nation, language and tribe.” This is what our EYC is focused on – the image that is left when “the bible finishes its story”.
For more Info. on our EYC Program, Contact Libbet Turner [email protected]
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Stewardship Spotlight
Ministry of the Month
Men’s Group
And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:16 The All Saints Men’s group is a loose organization of the congregation men. Our intent is to support the church and our fellow members by being available to assist all ministries, as well as to help our parishioners need with our feeble skills. Additionally, the group is designed to facilitate fellowship among the men.
2018 was a very active year for us. We worked hard to build that fellowship. We meet once a month on the third Monday at 6:30PM, usually at Just Tap’s on Watson but there have been other locations this year like El J’s on Russell and Buffalo Wild Wings. We held our first annual ball game and saw the Macon Bacon, an event led by BT Burton and was a HUGE success, an event we plan on repeating. We also created a fall get together consisting of a ‘Beer and Brats’ event while watching a ball game, another great event.
Our Job Jar effort is also going strong. We were able to assist over 15 parish members, and the church, with some chores … ranging from changing light bulbs to installing blinds.
The Men’s group, with much help, get together about twice a year to conduct a clean up of the grounds. Last spring not only saw a huge cleanup of the grounds but also a new fence. During the fall cleanup, a couple of our super dedicated members power washed the office area and all the sidewalks in front of the church from the office to the Parish Hall.
In 2019, we are already in stride with a Winter BBQ in January and planning a Fish Fry in April. We will also be continuing with the Job Jar, a summer ball game, and the fall cook out (Beer and Brats). Expect a huge spring clean up this year as well. Please come out and support your men’s group.
Dan Koning Stewardship Ministry 2019 Vestry is installed! The 2019 All Saints Vestry was blessed during the January 12th service.
Your 2019 Vestry Members: Senior Warden: Ethan Wolfe Junior Warden: Dixie Henning Clerk to the Vestry: Misty Cline Darlene Meloche, Dan Koning, Pierce Christie, Hank Cordes, Sandy Lee, Marsha Buzzell, Carl Rogers, Mary Mantiply, Anne Sanders.
Please continue to pray for your church leadership as they seek to serve Christ through their faithful work.
ALL SAINTS ALIVE FEBRUARY 2019 Page No 12 Realm and What it does for me? Realm is your church source for news, events and lots of great information.
Access Realm by go to www.allsaintswr.org and finding the Realm link. Use your email address and password to log on. If you’ve forgotten your password you can reset it by using the Forgot My Password link. After logging in, you can check News, Messages, Events and Giving.
News and Messages are items sent to you from groups and people you are involved with. Events are things going on in the church that you can get involved with. Giving shows all current and past contributions to the church. You can even print out a list of all your giving. Another great resource is the Church Directory. Everyone is listed along with contact information. If you need to get in touch with someone in the church and don’t know who to ask, all that is listed in the Directory. Our last directory was issued in 2016. It’s time for an update. PLEASE SEE UPDATE FORM ON PAGE 9. With your help, we hope to issue a 2019 supplement to the directory shortly. You are welcome to take a head & shoulders photo with your phone and email or text it to:478335-1487 or [email protected].
Communications/Fellowship Committee is asking everyone to log in to Realm and update their profile with a picture. In the past All Saints has given church members the opportunity to have their picture taken for the church directory. If you haven’t done so and would like to have your picture taken for the church directory, please contact Anne Sanders
(478-335-1487/[email protected]) Uploading your picture into Realm is similar to social media process of uploading or posting. Find your name at the top of the Realm window. Select the little arrow next to your name and click on My Profile on the drop down menu. Click on the empty circle next to your name and an icon will appear. We hope one day to have everyone’s photo and listing on REALM but until that happens we will continue with the printed directory
Click on the icon and a window will open. Find the picture you want to upload, click on it and select Open. Done.. now you have a picture associated with your profile. It doesn’t help if you use a picture of your dog because we don’t see your dog in church but we do see you.
Dixie Henning [email protected]
GET COMFORTABLE WITH REALM, IT’S WORTH YOUR TIME!
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FebruaryFebruary Celebrations Celebrations BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 2- Kyle Maddux 10-Noah Rice 1 Lou & Barbara Gaudet 3- Beverly McFall, Angelina 13- Cora Daniell Rice, Preston Tidwell-Mial 3- Pat & Bev McFall 18- Danielle Christie 26- Barry & Dawn Ray 4- James Turner, Peggy 21-Michael Holmes Dale, Kathy Scott 27- Gary Ready 6- Bettie Dunlevy 7-Will Freeman February Ministry Schedule
ALTAR GUILD
3- Darlene Meloche, Winnie Goldston, Jan Betts, Audrey Eakes, Sandy Lee, Marcia Fussell 10- Karen Marks, Imogene Yongue, Amy Floyd, Linda Sims, Judy Reynolds, Rita Tucker 17- Linda Christie, Linda Gerdes, Dan Koning, Mary Rogers, Barbara Jennings 24- Darlene Meloche, Winnie Goldston, Jan Betts, Audrey Eakes, Sandy Lee, Marcia Fussell
ACOLYTES 3- Sean Power, Cassie Holmes, Michael 17- James Turner, Simon Turner, Preston Holmes, Vivian Daniell, Carson Stanley Tidwell-Mial, Sophia Maddux 10- Logan Ray, Ariana Rivas, Carsyn Rice, 24- Buddy Parks, Adam Parks, Aden Floyd, Angelina Rice, Amaya Rice, Maddie Rice, Noah Aaron Floyd, Victoria Davis Rice, Avery Rice
USHERS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
3- Jimmy Eubanks, Barry Ray 3- Caroline Cormack, Judy Hobbs 10- Hank Cordes, Bill Peters 10- Stephanie Johnson, Libbet Turner 17- Eddie Henning, Clifton Jeffers 17- Libbet Turner, Rich Turner 24- Clifton Jeffers, Ethan Wolfe 24- Caroline Cormack, Stephanie Johnson LAY READERS GREETERS 3- Reba Underwood, Jenny Underwood 3— Linda Gerdes & Roland Leach 10- Becky Yeatman, Bill Freeman 10—Dixie Henning &^ Buddy Parks 17- Ellen Strait, Tom Waugh 17—Joann Tarnoff & Susan Wynn 24- James Turner, Judy Hobbs 24—Melanie Rivas & Sandy Lee
FOOD PANTRY 5– Dawn R., Frank G. 19– Kathy S. Frank G. 6– Barb A., Darlene M. 20– Bev M., Mischa M. 12– Dawn R., Mischa M. 26– Dawn R., Mary C. 13– Bev M., Mary C. 27– Eva H., Rita T.
Minister of the Month: Duke Derrick Vestry Member of the Month: Ethan Wolfe
February 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 10:30 a.m. Shawl Minis- 8:00 a.m. Men’s Job Jar try
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9:00 a.m. Inquirer’s 9:30 a.m. Food Pantry 9:30 a.m. Food Pantry 4:00 p.m. Bible Study Class 7:00 p.m. Wine & 10:00 a.m. ECW Mtg 6:30 p.m. Movie Night 6:00 p.m. Healing Ser- Cheese 9:15 a.m. Sunday School . vice
6:30 p.m Stewardship 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehears- 10:15 a.m. Holy Eucha- al rist 6:30 p.m. Continuing 11:45 a.m. Covered Dish Care
11:45 a.m. EYC Meeting
12:00 p.m. Comms Mtg.
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11:45 a.m. Calendar Mtg.
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“All Saints Alive” is the newsletter of All Saints Episcopal Church. Please drop off your articles and news to the church office or email them to [email protected] or to the Newsletter editor: Anne Sanders, email: [email protected]. (Deadline 15th of the month please).
Church Office : 478-923-1791, 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31093 Email [email protected] Web site: https://www.allsaintswr.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ All-Saints-Episcopal-Church/584666861653990 Newsletter Editor: Anne Sanders
(478-335-1487) [email protected] VOLUME 2, #9
Welcome Home! “Whoever you are, God seeks relationship with you. Peace is within reach. Healing is within reach. Love is within reach. Don’t be afraid to bring your questions, heartaches, doubts and joys. It’s a great time to be part of God’s church.” — Bishop Rob Wright
All Saints Episcopal Church: The Reverend Bonnie Underwood, Priest-in-Charge Linda Gerdes—Parish Administrator Kipp Gill—Organist/Music Director
God's Valentine Gift We Need You Lord
God's Valentine gift of love to us Was not a bunch of flowers; In a world gone progressively mad, It wasn't candy, or a book with chaos all around us, To while away the hours. we seek refuge in the order and purpose of your law. His gift was to become a man, With evil sneaking, leaking everywhere, So He could freely give spreading heavy darkness, His sacrificial love for us, creating feelings of emptiness, So you and I could live. we hunger for your goodness and light. Turn us around, Lord, we pray; He gave us sweet salvation, and retrieve your sheep who have gone astray. Instruction, good and true-- Draw us to the satisfaction To love our friends and enemies of your purity and righteousness. And love our Savior, too. Cleanse us, and make us more like you, role models, examples, beacons, So as we give our Valentines, for others who are searching for meaning for their lives. Let's thank our Lord and King; Come, Lord Jesus. The reason we have love to give We need you, Lord. Is that He gave everything.