Dearly Beloved,
As we are all aware, the United States has engaged in military action against Iran this past Saturday and the conflict is on-going. I do not need to reiterate what all of us can easily discover through other news outlets. I will, however, encourage you to pray for peace in Iran and throughout the region. Sadly, several members of our Armed Forces have already lost their lives in this conflict and so we must pray for them also.
At Morning and Evening Prayer in the church during this Lenten season, we have added additional prayers that acknowledge that we are at war and that our service members are in harm’s way. I have included those prayers below so that you might use them in your daily devotions, if you cannot join us in the church.
May God’s peace, which passes all understanding, fill the hearts of all people in the world, both now and evermore.
Fr. Erich
Let us pray for the help and mercy of God in this time of war
O ALMIGHTY Lord, who art a most strong tower to all them that put their trust in thee: Be now and evermore our defense; grant us victory, if it be thy will; look in pity upon the wounded and the prisoners; cheer the anxious; comfort the bereaved; succor the dying; have mercy on the fallen; and hasten the time when war shall cease in all the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
LORD God of Hosts, stretch forth, we pray thee, thine almighty arm to strengthen and protect the soldiers, sailors, and airmen of our country; Support them in the day of battle, and in the time of peace keep them safe from all evil; endue them with courage and loyalty; and grant that in all things they may serve without reproach; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
This Week at All Saints
Tuesday, March 3
8:00 a.m., Morning Prayer
9:00 a.m., Office Open
12:00 p.m., Stations of the Cross
5:30 p.m., Evening Prayer
Wednesday, March 4
8:00 a.m., Morning Prayer
9:00 a.m., Office open
5:30 p.m., Evening Prayer
6:00 p.m. Holy Communion
6:30 p.m., Meatless Supper
6:45 p.m., Choir Practice
7:00 p.m., Bible Study
Thursday, March 5
8:00 a.m., Morning Prayer
9:00 a.m., Office open
5:30 p.m., Evening Prayer
Friday, March 6
8:00 a.m., Morning Prayer
5:30 p.m., Evening Prayer
7:00 p.m., Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 7
8:00 a.m., Morning Prayer
5:30 p.m., Evening Prayer
Sunday, March 8
Third Sunday in Lent
8:30 a.m., Holy Communion
9:45 a.m., Sunday School (all ages)
11:00 a.m., Holy Communion
5:30 p.m., Evening Prayer
Monday, March 9
8:00 a.m., Morning Prayer
5:30 p.m., Evening Prayer
6:30 p.m., Vestry Meeting
Prayer Lists for Second Week in Lent
Parishioners: Andrew, Brenda, Brian, Carolyn, Dale, Frances, Gary, Jane, and Julie.
Family, Friends, & Others: Arthur, Denis, Donnie, Matty, Meron, Paul, and Rick.
Travel: David.
Provincial Prayer Cycle: Diocese of the South, The Most Rev. Mark D. Haverland, Ordinary.
Peace in Iran & the Middle East
Our U.S. Armed Forces
Lenten Fish Fry, March 20
It’s that time again! On Friday, March 20, we will hold our Lenten Fish Fry. Packets are 10 tickets for $125.00. Please sign out a packet of tickets next time you are at church! That is $12.50 per plate ($15.00 at the door) for breaded tilapia filets, roasted potatoes, hush puppies, coleslaw, and iced tea or lemonade. Take-out and dine-in will
be from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Kids under 12 eat free. Please buy and give away or sell tickets to make this a successful fundraiser. This is a great opportunity to introduce family and friends to our beloved parish.
You can also purchase a packet of tickets at the following button. (credit card processing fees are included in the price at the link) Click the button.
Christian Education—Lenten Season
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Sunday school classes meet weekly during Lent at 9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday school is held in the parish hall. Children’s classes are in Simcox Hall.
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The Tuesday morning Bible Study meets at 11:00 a.m. weekly in Simcox Hall. Please read chapter 3 of St. James’ Epistle for this week’s discussion.
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Wednesday Night Holy Communion, fellowship meal, and Bible study (Book of Isaiah) gather weekly beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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Both Bible Study classes will relate the scripture studied to our Lenten journey.
Daily Lenten Schedule
Sunday
8:30 a.m., Holy Communion
9:45 a.m., Sunday School
11:00 a.m., Holy Communion
5:30 p.m., Evening Prayer
Monday
8:00 a.m., Morning Prayer
5:30 p.m., Evening Prayer
Tuesday
8:00 a.m., Morning Prayer
11:00 a.m., Bible Study
12:00 p.m., Stations of the Cross
5:30 p.m., Evening Prayer
Wednesday
8:00 a.m., Morning Prayer
5:30 p.m., Evening Prayer
6:00 p.m. Holy Communion
6:30 p.m., Meatless Supper
6:45 p.m., Choir Practice
7:00 p.m., Bible Study
Thursday
8:00 a.m., Morning Prayer
5:30 p.m., Evening Prayer
Friday
8:00 a.m., Morning Prayer
5:30 p.m., Evening Prayer
7:00 p.m., Stations of the Cross
Saturday
8:00 a.m., Morning Prayer
5:30 p.m., Evening Prayer
