Michael returned to his east coast roots when he moved to our area in June of 2015.  Michael previously lived in Bloomfield Hills Michigan, and was a member of Christ Church Cranbrook in Bloomfield Hills.  At Christ Church Cranbrook, Michael served on the Vestry, was a member of the choir, and also served as an Eucharistic Minister.  Michael is continuing his ministry at All Saints, as an Eucharistic Minister.  Travis is a graduate of the University of Michigan, and worked in China for three years.  In January, he will be starting graduate school at the University of Cape Town in South Africa.  Welcome Michael,  we are grateful for your ministry at All Saints, and that you are worshipping with us.

Thanks to Vestry member Sarah Day for researching and finding our new beautiful Christmas flags that will be at both the front and back entrances.   

Photo taken on Wed., Dec. 21st.

Thanks to Pastor Bill for finding a new welcome banner.

This week our camera found All Saints leaders, Don and Sandi Johnson.  They are from Kansas City, Missouri and have been attending All Saints for twenty years.    Sandi is involved in much of what transpires at All Saints.  She gives copious hours to Lord and Tailor, and is the new co-director of that organization. She is an Eucharistic Minister, a member of ECW, Flower Delivery, and Women's Worship.  She is licensed to lead Worship, and last Sunday teamed with Cate McMahon to lead both the 8 and 10 AM Morning Prayer: Rite Two Services.  Don is an Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Men's Bible Study, a member of the Choir, and an Office Angel.  The 10 AM Service officially begins when Don announces to the congregation the name and page number of the Processional Hymn.  Thank-you Sandi and Don for your years of devoted ministry to All Saints. 

The Hanging of the Greens took place on Monday, December 19th.  A couple of dozen All Sainters transformed the church for Christmas Eve and Christmas Services.  In the above photo, Carolyn Sundquist and Joanne Crowe decorate a *Chrismon tree.  

*"A Chrismon tree is an evergreen tree often found in the Chancel or Nave of a church during Advent and Christmastide. The Chrismon tree symbolizes the eternal life Jesus Christ provides and is decorated with white lights and white and gold "chrismons" ancient symbols for Christ or some part of Christ's ministry from star to cross."

Rev. Bill Petersen, e-News Dec. 16th. 

In the photo below, Stanley Anderson and Lee White place garland on the choir loft railing.

 

Photo taken on Wed., Dec. 21st

 All Saints Preschool Christmas Tree at recent Festival of Trees event at the Wright Museum.

Gail Dietzer is looking for her wicker tray that looks like one in the above photo. Please contact the office or Gail if you have seen the tray, or know where it is stored.  Thank-you.

Deb Hoyt

 If you requested 2017 envelopes on your pledge card, you may pick them up in the office.

Deb Hoyt

END 68 HOURS OF HUNGER thanks you for your contributions to their box at the entrance of the Sanctuary.  Now that school has started the items that are particularly needed are those geared to children like peanut butter and mac n'cheese. Please take a pamphlet which provides helpful suggestions for items to donate.

FOOD PANTRY - w elcomes and is extremely thankful for any and all donations.  Items that are costly and cannot usually be purchased from the Food Bank are especially needed. These items are:  Beef Stew, Soup, Canned Fruit, Hash, Spam, Cereal.  Thank you for all your donations!