Sundays and Beyond at All Saints’ Church News, announcements, and a calendar of parish activities December 16, 2012: This Sunday at All Saints’ 8:00 – Holy Eucharist, Rite I 10:30 - Holy Eucharist, Rite II 11:00-2:30 – Glorious Way Church (Common Room) 1:00-5:00 – PMRC (Sanctuary and Rose Kneale Room) Serving at worship this week Serving at 8:00 a.m. – Robert Dawson Serving at 10:30 a.m.- John Philips, crucifer; Emily and Debbie Wogaman, torches; Kay Bell and Emily Wogaman, readers; John Philips, Bonnie Anderson, Charles Sajewski, Eucharistic ministers. Parish Prayer List To add a name to the prayer list please call the parish office or send your request to normawarner@allsaintspontiac.org. Names will be kept on the list for 4 weeks. The Church: Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury; Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop; Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr., Bishop, Gay Jennings, President of the House of Deputies The World: Barack Obama, President of the United States; Rick Snyder, Governor; Leon Jukowski, Mayor of Pontiac. All who serve in the Armed Forces: Joseph Sharpe, Peter Ecton, Brett King, Jason Isgrigg, Kevin Kelley, Michael Konig, Sean and Niki Baldwin, Donavin Wynn, Alex Wright, and Stephanie Erickson. Those who are sick, suffering, or in long-term care: Reatha, Cory, Karen, Nancy, Jim, Jeffrey, Denise, Gene, Judy, Diane, Erin, Mary, Norm, Jane, Carolyn, Ruth, Richard, Fred, Novie, Byron, Margaret Those who are celebrating birthdays this week: Cindy Philips, Chris Ratcliffe, Novie Duffy, Mary Sue Meyer The flowers are given in memory of: Thelma Strickland Thank you to our December Ushers, Greeters, & Altar Guild Paul Cournoyer, Barbara Gilchrist, Doris Warner, Marc and Noel Dyker, Alexis Melton, Ken Dyker, Carole Elder, Marge Avery, Margaret Love, Ann Strait, Katherine Campbell, Carolyn Hubbard Parish Staff The Rev. Karen Johanns, Rector The Rev. Dr. Chris Berg, Pastoral Associate The Rev. Ward Clabuesch, Pastoral Associate The Rev. Roger Derby, Pastoral Associate The Rev. Christine Humphrey, Pastoral Associate Ms. Lois J. Kaarre, Director of Music Ms. Norma Warner, Parish Administrator Mr. Robert Dawson, Sr. Warden Ms. Lisa Berg, Jr. Warden Bro. Paul Castelli, Youth Minister This week and beyond! Monday, December 17 Lighthouse 6:30 – Vestry 7:00 – AA 7:00 - Glorious Way Church Tuesday, December 18 Lighthouse 4:00 - Bound Together 7:00 – Book Club Wednesday, December 19 Lighthouse 12:10 – Holy Eucharist 4:00 – Bound Together 7:00 – Youth 7:30 - Choir Thursday, December 20 Lighthouse 4:00 – Bound Together Friday, December 21 11:00 – AA 7:00-8:00 PRMC Saturday, December 22 10:00 – 2:00 Resale Shop 10:00 – 2:00 - Produce Market 7:00 –GWC Rummage Collection Collection points for rummage: Sundays: in the elevator entrance ground level vestibule. All other days: outside the Harry Potter closet (this is the located at the base of the stairs from the main floor to the basement, and just outside the entrance to the undercroft. (For those challenged by stairways, one may access this location by taking the elevator to the basement). Note!! The coat room adjacent to the Rose Kneale Room will no longer be a collection point. Following this process will greatly enhance our ability to present our best face to outsiders on a consistent basis. Hanging of the Greens We will decorate the Parish Annual church for Christmas on Meeting The Bulletin is changing with the times! Now that we have Sunday, December 23rd has been scheduled quicker ways of bringing you the latest news and events, it's immediately following the time for The Bulletin to become a publication featuring for Sunday, 10:30 service. Please make stories, reflections, interviews, and other items of interest. January 27, 2013 plans toThe stayBulletin and help! will be published 6 times per year instead of monthly. Now all we need is an editor! Newsletter Editor Wanted! This new format has the potential to be a primary way that everyone on ourSchedule mailing list gets an in-depth look at life at All Christmas Worship Saints, and this is especially important for our shut-ins.' If you have basic computer skills and have an interest in news Christmas Eve, 4pm: Children's Eucharist. Story, and communications, please contact Rev. Karen either by song, celebration in kid-friendly format led by the email All or at for more info. The Bulletin will live Rev. Chris Humphrey. are248-565-6773 welcome! on if there are enough people out there willing to give it new life. Christmas Eve, 8:30pm: Musical Prelude with the All Saints' Choir Christmas Eve, 9:00pm: Candlelight Holy Eucharist Christmas Day, 10:00am: Holy Eucharist with Hymns Pledged Unpledged Total Last Week 2,892.00 387.00 3,279.00 Offerings Received Year to Date Year to Date Received Budget 225,848.00 247,000.00 18,025.94 18,000.00 243,873.94 265,000.00 Annual Budget 247,000.00 18,000.00 265,000.00