Time to Register for Salt & Light
July 9, 2010
Salt & Light Course, Anglicanism 101, will begin August 7th. The class will be taught by Father Chip Harper on Saturday mornings, 9 – 10 AM.
Anyone who wants to learn more about Anglicanism and anyone who just wants a refresher about our beliefs and practices may attend.
Register by July 15th to ensure enough workbooks ($15 each) will be available. Contact the parish office at 210-344-1920 or admin@allsaintsanglican.net
Vacation Bible School for Children of All Ages Next Week
July 7, 2010
SonRock Kids Camp, Vacation Bible School for children of all ages, will begin Monday, July 12, 6-8 PM, and last through the end of the week.
Pre-registration is not required. Kids can just show up Monday evening and join in the fun.
For more information, see the VBS flyer or e-mail Jennifer Goodman at vbs@allsaintsanglican.net.
Dedicated Offering for CAM on July 11
July 6, 2010
All Saints will be taking up a special offering for Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM) on Sunday, July 11th, at both the 9 AM and 11:15 AM services.
You can write a check to CAM or place a cash donation in an offering envelope with CAM Offering written on the outside of the envelope. Drop the check or envelope in the collection plate.
All Saints is a member church of CAM, an ecumenical, non-profit charitable corporation that provides temporary assistance to individuals in crisis situations and enables those in need to move toward independence. Donations provide immediate help to people moving from crisis to independence.
Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. (Matthew 25:40, KJV)
Independence Day: Our Christian Heritage
July 4, 2010
Collect for Independence Day from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer:
O ETERNAL God, through whose mighty power our fathers won their liberties of old; Grant, we beseech thee, that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain these liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Liturgy Lesson for Independence Day: Praying for Our Nation
July 4, 2010
Why does the Church offer prayer for the nation and its leaders? To teach her people the duty of loyalty and submission to civil rulers and to secure peace and righteous government. (Read 1 St. Timothy 2:2). Our liturgy employs prayers for our government in several places. In today’s Holy Communion we celebrate our Nation’s birth with the propers (Collect, Epistle, and Gospel) especially composed to render the Eucharist, or Great Thanksgiving, with the intention of thanking our Heavenly Father for our free land and His blessings on it, while at the same time calling down further blessings from Him for our country. In the Prayer Offices, we pray the Prayer for the President and Civil Authority, derived from the Sacramentary of St. Gregory, a 4th Century rendering of the Holy Communion service. In it, we ask for Godly leadership, inspired by the Gifts of the Spirit exercised in obedience to God. In other places, we pray for Congress, the military, legislatures, justices, and our Country in general. We also pray for fruitful seasons, rains, relief from rain, safety in calamity, education, and Christian service. And, of course, we also thank God for His provision and Grace to our land. Clearly the Church, along with the Founding Fathers (mostly Anglican) intended us to invoke God into the affairs of our Country. May we continue in their footsteps…may God bless and revive America!
Intercessory Prayer Training, July 10
July 3, 2010
Feel called to join the intercessory prayer team? Or just want to improve your own prayer life?
Intercessory prayer training:
Saturday, July 10, 9 AM – 1 PM
Ballard Hall
The intercessory prayer team uses the book The Sword of the Spirit: The Word of God by Joy Lamb.
Please RSVP to the church office (210-344-1920) or admin@allsaintsanglican.net.
Red, White, and Blue on the Fourth
July 1, 2010
The 9:00 AM service on Sunday, July 4th will be Morning Prayer.
Join us for Holy Communion at 11:15 AM service, followed by a Fourth of July picnic.
Come to church dressed for a picnic, in red, white, and blue, and bring your favorite side dish.
Enjoy hot dogs, homemade ice cream, fellowship, music, and more as we celebrate our country’s birthday.
