November 29, 2024

A Note from Father Brown

Dear Friends,

I hope you all had a very happy Thanksgiving. I will be brief.

Please note that this Sunday (Dec. 1) is the first Sunday of Advent (propers here), marking the Church’s new year. It is also the first Sunday of the month, meaning that there will be a covered dish luncheon in the parish hall following the 10:30 Holy Communion. The Sunday scripture study will take place, as usual, and with coffee service, at 9:00 in the parish hall, although without Putt Wetherbee and Dr. Jackson. I will be filling in, leading the discussion. It is also a Sensory Sunday in the nursery (details below). There is something to do for all ages!

During the covered dish luncheon, you will have an opportunity to make an Advent Wreath for use at home. We will provide the materials, instructions for making and using the wreaths, together with the Prayer Book collects corresponding to each Sunday and its respective candle.

Please note that tomorrow, Saturday, November 30th, is the feast of St. Andrew, the apostle of our Lord (propers here). Holy Communion will be in St. David’s Chapel at 2:00 pm (this is a change in time from noon).

I am sad to say that Nate Pedersen has had to cancel his presentation on Ward Allen and Christmas Moultrie at next week’s Body & Soul. We will still meet at the usual time (doors open at 5:30), but the program won’t be what we were expecting. I hope to reschedule Nate for another Body & Soul in the new year.

Lastly, congratulations to little Molly Kirkpatrick, granddaughter of Bernie and Kathy, and daughter of Thomas and Mary Katherine. Molly was baptized on Tuesday at All Saints’, thereby becoming that which by nature she could never be: a child of God, a living member of Christ’s Body, and an heiress of everlasting salvation. Thanks be to God!

We are entering a very busy season in our community, and at All Saints’. Please note the schedule of fun and edifying events and services below in this email. I am very much looking forward to seeing you soon!

Pax,

GWB+

All Saints Church is still looking for children ages 6 to18* to participate in the following.

Lessons and Carols on December 15 at 5pm (4:15 call time).

Rehearsals for Lessons and Carols are Wednesday from 5:20pm to 6:00pm on the following dates:

-December 4 and 11

Christmas Eve – Choral Evensong and Pageant on December 24 at 5:30pm (call time 4:45).

Rehearsals for the Christmas Eve service are on the following Wednesdays 5:20pm – 6:00pm. Note the additional date.

-December 4, 11, 18

*We are looking for 2 people over the age of 18 to help with secretarial and management work for one or both services.

Parishioners and friends, please consider participating or asking someone you know to get help. The choir is very short-handed and these events are important to the culture of the Church.

Please contact Margit Miller – millermusicfamily@gmail.com - 850-524-0176 - Text, Call or Email

Sensory Sunday - December 1st at 10AM

The first Sunday of the month is not a typical Sunday! It features special activities designed for children to have a creative outlet. Childcare and a covered dish lunch are provided. Families and friends are encouraged to visit the church this weekend!

Noteworthy Events This Week

Covered Dish Luncheon on Sunday, 12/1 at 12pm
Advent Wreath making for friends and families of the church on Sunday, 12/1 at 12pm.
Judy's Hero Boxes Military Care Package - The deadline for giving is Wednesday, 12/4. Click HERE to read about accepted donations for the care packages.
Bazaar Fundraiser is next Saturday, 12/7. Sorters are needed for the following volunteer days:
Tomorrow - Saturday, Nov 30 - 11am-1pm (pizza party!)
Sunday, Dec 1st - immediately following covered dish lunch until 3pm.
Tuesday Dec 3, 11am-1pm
Thursday Dec. 5, 11am-1pm
Friday, Dec 6, 5pm-7pm (final set up with happy hour libations!)
Saturday, Dec 7, 8am - 1pm. Day of cashiers and directors are needed.

Email natalie@allsaintsthomasville.org to sign up!

READ MORE about December's events and volunteer opportunities here!

Come one, come all and bring a friend!

Scripture study is for middle school, high school, young adults, seniors, and those ages in between!

Wednesdays @ All Saints'

7 am - Men's Coffee Group @ Parish Hall

12 pm - Book Club (Dec. 11th) The Life Impossible by Matt Haig

4 pm - Knitter's Guild @ Parish Hall Library

5:20-6:00 pm - St. David Children's Choir (ages 6-14) Rehearsal

5:30pm* - Body & Soul @ Parish Hall

Body & Soul Schedule of Events

Dec. 4th - Dinner Resumes this week in the Parish Hall!

Dec. 11th - Jennifer Green presents on Halcyon Home

Dec. 18th - Creche Roadshow - Bring your Nativity sets to display and share with others.

*Notice that we are now starting our evenings at 5:30pm (for wine and social). This will allow our presentation and kids activities to start on time at 6:00pm.