February 18th

All-Parish Lenten Series starts Thursday, February 18th (as part of TNT): If you have not registered, please RSVP to Lisa Holland at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The evening will last from 6:30-8:30. Meals will be catered and cost $6 per person. RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you will be eating so she can be sure to order enough food. We had no one register for childcare, so it will not be provided.

Attention Women of the Church:  Flick Chicks will gather Friday, February 26th, at the church office for movie night! Any "chick" may join us...and "chick" friends and neighbors are invited.  Bring an appetizer to share; drinks and ice will be provided. You may want to bring a comfortable lawn chair or bean-bag.  Movie starts promptly at 7:00 p.m.  Come as early as 5:30 for food and fellowship!  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Next Newcomer Series Begins Sunday, February 28th: New to All Saints? Been around for a while, but never been to a Newcomer Class Series? Just curious or need a refresher? Want to join All Saints? If so, we encourage you to attend our next series of Newcomer Classes, 101-301. The classes will take place at the new office at 12:00 PM following the service on 2/28, 3/7, and 3/14. Lunch will be provided. NOTE: To be a formal member of All Saints, our bylaws require you attend a Newcomer Class Series. Please RSVP to Sarah Spigner by Thursday, February 25th at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Looking for Children’s Church leader and a Youth leader: We are looking for two part-time people to work about 5 hours each week, one to run children’s church and one to work with our youth group once a week. Both positions will be paid. If you have any interest, or know of someone that might be suitable, please let Charlie+ know asap at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Parishioner Information Sheets: We are trying to update our database. Please complete and return your Parishioner Information sheet as soon as possible. You may mail it to the office, drop it in the offering place, or hand it in at the Visitor Table. (Print a Parishioner Information sheet.) Thank you!

Alpha Course volunteers: We would like to run an Alpha course, a practical introduction to the Christian Faith, in the fall. Never too early to start planning…If you are passionate about this ministry, would like to help, or would consider being the team leader, please let Charlie+ know ASAP at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  You can learn more about the course on our website.

Pastoral Care in Need of Team Members: There are many opportunties for offering pastoral care to our parishioners: sending cards, baking casseroles, taking meals, and helping with rides to church. Ask anyone who has benefited from the Pastoral Care Ministry at All Saints and he will tell you just how meaningful these gestures are. Contact Mike Bishop at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you can help. Specifically, we are looking for another family or two to help provide meals in pastoral care situations; if you can do this, contact Freida Griffin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Looking for help with youth Sunday school: We would like to find one more parent/volunteer to help with our youth Sunday school as a backup. Please notify Richard Ridlehuber at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Phase II office remodeling: A full list of the scope of work is available on our website. We have raised $250 to date and need another $2,450. Please make donations payable to ASCS and be sure to put “Phase 2 Office” in the memo line. We would love to have the work done by 3/31/10.

Note: To have information distributed in the All Saints Weekly Update, please send requests and full text to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 10:30 AM on Wednesdays. All requests are subject to approval by Charlie+. Please continue to send all prayer requests through the Prayer Chain at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and direct all pastoral emergencies to Charlie+ (life threatening illness, accident, or death) at 864-384-9707.

Mark Your Calendars

• February 25th: Lenten Series continues at the church office at 6:30 p.m.
• February 26th: Flick Chicks meets at the church office at 5:30 p.m.
• February 28th: Newcomers Series begins at 12:00 p.m. at the church office.
• March 4th: Lenten Series continues at the church office at 6:30 p.m.

Recently Updated on the Website

• Pastor's Blog
• All Saints Publications
• Updated Contacts

Serving Sunday February 21st

• Preacher: Charlie Vensel+
• Adult Sunday School: Charlie Vensel+
• Altar Set-up: Margaret Hall
• Chalice Bearers: Richard Ridlehuber, Anastasia Kolesnhchenko
• Coffee: Gus & Joanne Metz
• Food: Gus & Joanne Metz, Freida Griffin
• Greeter/Sign-in Table: Vandy Smith
• Lector: Richard Ridlehuber
• LEM:  Mike & Nora Bishop
• Nursery: Leigh Ann Sherbert
• Prayer Intercessors: Sara Jones, Bob Kelley
• Sound: Andy Hall
• Ushers: George Jones, Will Ridlehuber
• Video: Bill Beedon
• Visitor Table:  Mike Smith

Financial Brief   Month-to-Date

• Cash on Hand:  $18,500
• AMiA Mission Grant:  $6,500
• Offerings Received:  $8,855
• Bills Paid:  $10,600
• Remaining Bills to be Paid:  $9,000

Attendance:

• February 14th: 83
• February 7th: 80
• January 31st: Snow; no service
• January 24th: 71

Staff & Volunteer Contact Info:

• Rev. Charlie Vensel, Sr. Pastor:  864-384-9707 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Nowell Copley, Worship Pastor:  864-497-8184 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• John Coan, Treasurer:  864-706-0581 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Betty Coan, Communications:  864-706-0582 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Karen Tracy, Lay Ministries Coordinator:  864-494-1576 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Council Contact Info:

• Richard Ridlehuber, Sr. Councilman: 864-579-3549 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Mike Bishop: 864-579-7909 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Andy Hall: 864-494-5237 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Bill Heacox: 864-474-0029 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Lisa Holland: 864-431-4425 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Joe Spigner: 864-574-4323 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it