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Thank you for worshiping with us today. If this is your first visit or you are looking for a church home, a Greeter is available in the Welcome Center before and after worship services to provide information and a welcome gift.

ALL SAINTS’ CORE VALUES

Being an active, inclusive community of faith;

Worshiping God in the Episcopal tradition;

Nurturing individuals to grow in Christ;

Seeking and serving Jesus in unexpected places.

INVITE NURTURE SERVE GROW

8:00 AM

Chalice Bearer and Lector: Sue Gelarden

9:00 AM

Chalice Bearers: Fred Weber & Ruth Bratton Lector: Carol Corbin Paten: Frank Torrey

Acolytes: Ryan Malone & Rachel Matula Greeters: Ericka Southworth & Ruth Bratton

11:10 AM

Chalice Bearers: Jeff Clayton, & Gregory Guity Lector: Michelle Malmquist Paten: Elizabeth Solomon

Acolytes: Sexton, Amelia Sexton, and Eli Fischer Greeters: Steve Parker & Donna Wilson

Altar Guild: Team 1 - Captain: Jill Trull Ushers: Team 3

Presidents’ Day The Church Office will be closed on Monday February 20th

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OWLs Lunch Group

The OWLs "Older and Wiser Laity" lunch group is meeting at Noon in the Parish Hall on Thursday, February 23rd. Bring your own brown bag lunch. Dessert and drinks will be provided.

Foyer Groups are Forming

Foyer Groups (small groups that meet to eat and have fellowship) will return in March. If you are interested, there will be a sign up in the Welcome Center. For more information please contact Sue Gelarden at suegelarden@gmail.com, who has graciously volunteered to coordinate.

Today at All Saints!

Christian Formation begins at 10 AM: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Ages 3-9 (Atrium Room 106 & 107) Re:Form: 4th & 5th Grade (Room 103) Making It Real & Relevant: Middle School (Downstairs, Community Room) High School (Downstairs, Youth Room) Bible Study: Ephesians (Parlor) Raising the Faith: Discussions for all involved in the raising of children (Room 104) Bible Time: Age 2 (Nursery Room 101) during the 9 & 11:10 AM Services

Discovery Series: 10:00 AM - The Roots of Ministry in the Episcopal Church (Parish Hall)

The Serenity Group: 2:00 PM (Community Room)

Stephen Ministry Training: 5:00 PM (Parlor)

All Saints Episcopal Church “Grapes for Saints” Outreach Event Benefiting Local Charities

Featuring a full course dinner, tutored wine tasting by The Wine Room, silent auction, etched All Saints’ wine glass and door prizes

Saturday, February 25th Silent auction preview begins at 5:30 PM

Dinner, wine tasting and silent auction begins at 6:00 PM

$38 per person; $275 per 8-person table; & $25 per designated driver

To purchase tickets: Visit: All Saints on Sundays from 9 AM-12:30 PM. Contact: Andrea Holdren at 980-521-5276. Cash, checks or credit cards accepted

To make a donation to the silent auction, contact Catherine Ackiss at 704-795-3552.

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“The Saints Among Us”

Carolyn Franzese Phillips, a member of the Communications Team, will be interviewing members of our parish and sharing their stories. We firmly believe that we can learn from and inspire each other. We hope that this leads to devel-oping deeper meaningful relationships beyond sitting next to each other at church.

So, we are embarking on this series entitled "The Saints Among Us" where we can delve a little deeper, share insights and hear some uplifting stories. This series will be made available at www.allsaintsconcord.org/saints-among-us/ as well as a link to it will be included in the Week-ly Word.

Do you have a story that you’d like to tell? If so, please send an email to announcements@allsaintsconcord.org and let us know.

Online Giving

All Saints’ has a new giving feature! You can now give online and through text. Online giving is linked to your “My All Saints” profile and can also be accessed through the Church Life app as well. As of right now there are only two options for giving, the general fund and the assistance fund.

You can also give through texting – text SAINTS to73256 and include the dollar amount, this will automatically be deposited into the general fund unless otherwise specified. If you wish to give to the Assistance Fund, text SAINTS ASSISTANCE to 73256. You will then receive a text back with a link to continue with the payment process. If you have any issues or questions, feel free to contact Hannah Crone in the church office 704-782-2024 or admin@allsaintsconcord.org.

“Blood Done Sign My Name”

A few weeks ago about twenty of us from All Saints’ s saw the one act play, Blood Done Sign My Name. The play tells the true story of the 1970 murder of Henry Marrow, a young, black Vietnam veteran and the impact of his death on the town of Oxford, NC. This single actor play provides us the opportunity to examine our own roles in the complex and often confusing racial fabric of America.

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury, 200 W. Innes Street, will host two performances of “Blood Done Sign My Name. “

Saturday, February 25 @ 7:30pm and Sunday, February 26 at 4:00pm. Tickets are $10.

Information: 704.636.3431 or <www.stjohns-salisbury.org >)

For tickets: www.itickets.com/events/373692/Salisbury_NC/Blood_Done_Sign_My_Name.html?aff=BIT

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Ash Wednesday Services

7 AM Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes

Noon Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes

5 PM Imposition of Ashes

7 PM Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes

2017 Lenten Study Series: Race and Faith

All Are Welcome to be a part of our Lenten offering, which is centered around the theme, Faith and Race and is scheduled for the first five Thursdays in Lent from 7 PM to 8 PM. In the vows we take at every Baptism and Confirmation, we promise to respect the dignity of every human being. We will examine if we are keeping that promise and how our faith guides us in racial issues. We intend to look at this from a Biblical and theological perspective.

The first program in the series will be on Thursday, March 2. We will view a powerful and disturbing documentary film, “Traces of the Trade”. It is the story of a New England family who discovers their ancestors were at the heart of the North American slave trade. After the film, we will discuss its implications in our lives. Subsequent topics will include America’s historic response to immigration, police and race, the role of the church in the struggle for racial equality, and a series of video conversations on race

Join the Lent Madness

Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Rev. Tim Schenck. In seeking a fun, engaging way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church’s Calendar of Saints, Tim came up with this unique Lenten devotion. Combining his love of sports with his passion for the lives of the saints, Lent Madness was born.

The format is straightforward: 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and people vote for their favorite saint. 16 saints make it to the Round of the Saintly Sixteen; eight advance to the Round of the Elate Eight; four make it to the Faithful Four; two to the Championship; and the winner is awarded the coveted Golden Halo. The first round consists of basic biographical information about each of the 32 saints. Things get a bit more interesting in the subsequent rounds as we offer quotes and quirks, explore legends, and even move into the area of saintly kitsch.

Cast your vote each day at Lentmadness.org

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Discovery Series: A Christian Journey Find Out More Online: http://www.epicenter.org/discovery/

February-Episcopal Worship

19 The Roots of Ministry (Episcopal Church) 26 Episcopal Worship

March -The Journey of Faith 5 Your Spiritual Journey (spiritual gifts inventory) 12 Great Commission Great Commandment (with reflection on spiritual gifts 19What we believe 26 Baptismal Covenant

April - The Path to Spiritual Maturity 30 Spiritual Maturity

May 7 Prayer 14 Bible Study 21 Action

Pancake Supper February 28th - 6:00 PM to7:30 PM - Parish Hall

Youth Group Fund Raiser

PrimeTimers are Back!!

The Primetimers are getting together again. The first Meeting will be a "Let's Do Lunch". We will meet at noon, Tuesday, February 28th at Captain's Galley and plan ideas for that time. For more in-formation please contact Sue Gelarden at suegelarden@gmail.com

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Sunday Announcements are due by Monday Noon An-nouncements received after that time will appear the follow-

ing week. Please address email to: announce-ments@allsaintsconcord.org

Dementia Caregiver Conference

Friday, March 3rd - 8:30AM - 3:30PM Crossroads Church, 220 George Liles Parkway, Concord

The Cabarrus County Dementia Caregiver Conference will provide an excellent opportunity for personal and professional care givers to receive education and support on an intimate level. Visit with our sponsors at our “dementia care fair” tables to learn more about resources available in our community.

Special focus will be given to the caregiver, including stress relief door prizes! All proceeds benefit the “Remembering Kay” foundation. To register and for more information visit www.angeltreepublishing.com.

Needs for the Cooperative Christian Ministry food pantry:

Green Beans Other Canned Beans Corn Soup – Any kind Sweet Peas Macaroni & Cheese Plastic Grocery Bags (we use 300/400 per day at the Crisis Center)

We appreciate and need any donation of food, cleaning, paper products or health and beauty supplies. For your convenience a box is kept in the Welcome Center for your donations.

Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County

The group is in need of the following items for their patients and families. Please place these items in the smaller of the two boxes in the Welcome Center:

Press’n Seal Jumbo Ziploc Bags (for Prayer Shawls & Lap Quilts) Small Safety Pins Dryer Sheets

If you have any questions please contact Becky Bahn at 704-906-8958.

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PRAYERS OF THE PARISH

Prayer is the foundation of the ministry of this parish. Prayer requests & praise reports can be added or removed by going to the All Saints’ website and clicking on Prayer Requests, or by calling the church office at 704-782-2024. You may choose to have your request sent to the Prayer Chain (a small group of faithful intercessors who pray daily for the requests) and/or to be included in the announcement bulletin. Please note that names will remain on the list for three weeks; unless otherwise requested.

We pray for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Anne, our Bishop Pro Tem; Peter, our Assisting Bishop; our rector, Nancy; our deacon, Vern; our staff and vestry, and for the people of All Saints’ and their families.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Mahajanga - (Indian Ocean)

Diocesan Cycle: Church of the Good Shepherd, Cooleemee and St. Alban’s, Davidson

Cycle of Prayer: Helen Arthur-Cornett, Jackie Atwell, Emily Badgett, Becky Bahn, Joy Barbee, Stella Batson, Gordan Belo, Al & Kris Benshoff, Carol Bentley, and their families.

Prayers have been requested for: Barbara, Becky, De, Jane, Mickey, Prince, and Rachel

In nursing homes or homebound: Ben Burton, Uldrick Branford, Sarah MacRae, Hilda Marshall, Guy Neal, and James E. Swann, Jr.

Living with ongoing special needs: Annabelle, Bill, Bob and Brenda, Dalton, Dayna and Jason, Devyn, Ericka, Fred, George, Jean, Kendall, Lydia, Marjorie, Mary G., Michael, Mike, Paul, Rhonda, Stephanie, Yasmin and Maddox.

Serving in the military: Bo Simpson, Becca Simpson, Jack Simpson, Dean Fedrizzi, & Justin Smith.

Our Stephen Ministers: Don & Nancy Foskey, Mickey Hayes, Debbie Lewallen, Barbara Lewis, Garen Livingston, Charles Simmons, and Dorothy Teeter.

Stephen Minister Trainees: Gregory Guity, Matti Guity, Len Witke, and Anne Zimmermann

Our College Students: Emily Badgett, Chris Berg, Brendan & Lauren Byrne, Anna Catherine Carroll, Caroline Coggins, Julia Connelly, Jazzmine, Jim, and Tom Cox, Margaret Ericson, Eli Helms, Gabrielle Hollopeter, Sophia McFarlane, Molly & Patrick Moser, Will & Zach Moyes, LiDan & Zara Noreen, Alexandra & Jacquelyn Ramdin, Jack Simpson, Nathan Shorter, Hilary Smith, Jameson Williams, and Sydney Wydra.

2017 Bible Challenge Participants: Linda Allisson, Kris Benshoff, Carol Bentley, Bill Biggerstaff, Bob & Pat Black, Ruth Bratton, Fran Burkett, Vern Cahoon, Carol Cline, Jennifer Cook, Carol Corbin, Lee Cox, Julia & Paul Davison, Kathy Eble, Martin Ericson, Kim Everhardt, Regina Forsyth, Don & Nancy Foskey, Anne Gardner, Sue Gelarden, Matti Guity, Gigi Guthrie, Woodson Hair, Janet Hollopeter, Bill Harris, Esther Hauber, Kristen Hornung, Samantha Hornung, Becky & Russ Hoyser, Joe & Nancy Hunter, Sheila Jones, Buddy King, Teka King, Barbara Lewis, Garen Livingston, Tammy Matula, Charles McKinley, Dave & Jan Millar, Catherine Norman, Mark & Pam Novasad, Margaret Riley, Anna Robinson, Jennie & Ron Sass, Gina Simmons, Judith & Gilbert Small, Hilary Smith, Elizabeth Solomon, Ericka Southworth, De & Frank Torrey, Brenda Trott, Ryan Waters, Shelley & Jim Williams, Joan & Larry Williamson, and Len Witke

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Thank you to Our Vestry for hosting coffee time today! If you have an interest in this ministry,

please contact Hilary Smith at hilarysmith2017@gmail.com To volunteer for a Sunday Coffee Hour,

sign up for a Sunday on the Chart in the Welcome Center.

A huge Thank You to Robbo Williams who has retired from the position of Treasurer, for his service and commitment in this important service to our church.

Our Youth are attending the Bishop’s Ball this weekend. During Bishop’s Ball the candidates for Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina met with the participants on Saturday for questions and responses and interaction with the youth.

Condolences and prayers to the family of Edith Louise Bethay, mother of Pam Collier, who entered into the resurrection on February 10th.

Sharing the news of our community! Have a grape for the vine? Contact church office at 704-782-2024

or email announcments@allsaintsconcord.org

11th Annual Penick Village Art Show & Sale To support the Benevolent Assistance Fund at Penick Village

Opening Night Reception - 24th February at 6:30 PM 500 E. Rhode Island Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387

Mission Statement: “We are a family creating a loving community by making each day great for one another.”

As a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, this mission along with our vision of deinstitutionalization, is of great importance to the organization and influences each and every decision made. Both our vision and mission include our residents, their families, and our co-workers while also encompassing all elders in our community.

Dave Ramsey March 22nd, 6:30 PM

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Spartanburg, SC

Dave Ramsey will be joined by Chris Hogan for a night of life change. You’ll get to experience the plan that has helped millions of people get out and stay out of debt and retire with dignity.

Don’t miss your chance to join thousands of others for the Smart Money Tour. Register at https://www.daveramsey.com/live/registration/intSeminarID/3003 with promotional code PEACE to reserve your General Admission ticket for only $15! (this is an exclusive Financial Plan University rate)

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Vestry Hilary Smith - Senior Warden, Finance Chris Charest - Junior Warden, Stewardship Kay Boland - Connect Fran Burkett - Youth & Adult Christian Formation Willie B. Dillon - Stewardship Don Foskey - Outreach, Racial Reconciliation Sue Gelarden - Pastoral Care, Connect Tommy Jones - Physical Plant Tina Luckey - Communications Charles McKinley - Connect Bob Simpson - Connect Amy Spunich - IWC, Newcomers

Reporting to the Vestry Gil Small, Treasurer Kim Gordick, Vestry Clerk

Office Hours M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm

Clergy The Reverend Nancy L.J. Cox, Rector ncox@allsaintsconcord.org The Reverend Vern Cahoon, Deacon vcahoon@allsaintsconcord.org

Staff Tammy Matula, Office Manager/Children’s & Youth Ministry Coordinator tmatula@allsaintsconcord.org Hannah Crone, Church Administrator admin@allsaintsconcord.org Brian Sapp-Moore, MM, Director of Music/Organist, Coordinator of Communications bsapp@allsaintsconcord.org

Vestry Person of the Month: My name is Kay Boland. I was born in Illinois and raised as a Methodist in a little town of 800 people, Woodhull, Illinois. I have five of the best brothers. I moved to North Carolina 23 years ago to enjoy the mountains, ocean, and everything in between.

I found All Saints' about 8 years ago when the Methodist church no longer supported my families spiritual needs. I currently provide foster care to a 10 year old and co-parent my grandchildren ages 11 & 13. Professionally I am a nationally certified Family Development Specialist & Career Development Specialist. I work with youth ages 16-24 who choose to work towards self-sufficiency by providing education and vocational training.

I am proud to be able to be on All Saints' vestry & make a difference. My favorite quote is:

John Denver - “The Eagle And The Hawk" “Reach for the heavens and hope for the future and all that we can be and not what we are.”

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Upcoming Events:

Have you been receiving the All Saints’ Weekly Word via email? If you have not but would like to, please email admin@allsaintsconcord.org.

If “Google Mail” is placing the Weekly Word in “Promotions,” please email Brian at bsapp@allsaintsconcord.org for directions to resolve this issue.

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Adult Christian Formation Discovery Series: A Christian Journey

All Are Welcome

Why did Jesus have to die? Why do we worship this way in the Episcopal

Church? What does Liturgy mean? What is the Great Commandment? What is

the Great Commission? What am I supposed to do with them?

What do Christians really believe? What is the Bible telling me, and why should

I care? What is spiritual maturity, and how do I get

some?

Come and Find Out Sunday Mornings 10 AM

in the Parish Hall

Starts TODAY.

Preparatory Course for Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation In the Episcopal Church

The preparatory study series will be offered on Sunday mornings in the Parish Hall at 10 AM, beginning Sunday, February 19th. For more information and or to register, please contact: Dave Millar at (704) 782-1318 or dmillar@carolina.rr.com

Participation in the Discovery Series is incorporated into the preparatory series

The course will be facilitated by Deacon Vern and Chuck Collier. Please join us for this program that will include videos, heart stories, small groups and much more!

This series continues through May. For more information, please contact Deacon Vern Cahoon at dcahoon@allsaintsconcord.org or Chuck Collier cwcollierjr@gmail.com.

There will be a sign-up sheet in the Welcome Center or you can register on line at http://www.allsaintsconcord.org/discovery-series/