April April April April 2014 2014 2014 2014 SAINTLY NEWS SAINTLY NEWS SAINTLY NEWS SAINTLY NEWS SAINTLY NEWS SAINTLY NEWS SAINTLY NEWS SAINTLY NEWS Published Monthly by All Saints Episcopal Church “...to spread the love of God to all by what we do and say” Wayne Road at Groometown Road, Greensboro, North Carolina www.allsaintsgreensboro.org www.allsaintsgreensboro.org www.allsaintsgreensboro.org www.allsaintsgreensboro.org www.allsaintsgreensboro.org www.allsaintsgreensboro.org www.allsaintsgreensboro.org www.allsaintsgreensboro.org www.allsaintsgreensboro.org www.allsaintsgreensboro.org www.allsaintsgreensboro.org www.allsaintsgreensboro.org SPRING SPRING SPRING SPRING SPRING SPRING SPRING SPRING CLEANING CLEANING CLEANING CLEANING CLEANING CLEANING CLEANING CLEANING Thinking that by April Winter MIGHT have ended (why not, it has already ended three times this year!) a day is planned for us all to gather for a day of “Spring Cleaning” all around the Church. If you can come, there will be work for you to do. A major area will be around the grounds, trimming, planting, and getting things ready for Easter. Jennie Laurent, one of All Saints “plant managers” has some plans for those who will be ready to play in the dirt with her, and this past winter’s storms have left some work for folks around the property lines. A variety of tasks indoors require attention as well. Though half of the basement is “fenced off” as a “Chiming For Friends” staging area, there is pre-Rummage sale organizing to be done. Work will begin as early as 8:00 a.m.—with proper refreshments available, and will continue through the morning and early p.m., with a “nutritious” hot dog lunch to keep us going. Helpers are welcome at any time, for as long as you are able to stay! Wear your work duds, bring gloves and whatever tools you think would be useful. 5th Annual Dining With Saintly Friends 5th Annual Dining With Saintly Friends 5th Annual Dining With Saintly Friends Join us in supporting Triad Health Project’s 25th Annual Dining for Friends event on Saturday, April 25th, from 5:00 pm until dark, rain or shine. All Saints’ own B-B-Q, trimmings, and desserts will be served. And, as always, you have the chance to take the decorations home with you—for a donation! Bring your compassion and your checkbook or credit/debit card with you!
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SAINTLY NEWS
SAINTLY NEWS
SAINTLY NEWS
SAINTLY NEWS
SAINTLY NEWS
SAINTLY NEWS
SAINTLY NEWS
SAINTLY NEWS Published Monthly by All Saints Episcopal Church
“...to spread the love of God to all by what we do and say”
Wayne Road at Groometown Road, Greensboro, North Carolina
from the Rector...from the Rector...from the Rector...from the Rector...from the Rector...from the Rector...from the Rector...from the Rector...
The Rev. Warren L. Pittman
All Saints’ 2014 landscape was a little
early with the Easter Gospel.
Last year the “old
rugged cross” that
had been out on the
front lawn for fifty
years was replicated
and replaced. (It’s
now stored in the
basement, in case
you’re searching for
the “True Cross.”
In the process, the
new cross was re-
located, its original
site having been
rendered less visible
by the surrounding
trees.
Not a big deal — it
actually stood out
more to passers by…
… but we forgot that some time after the
first cross was “planted,” a circle of bulbs
was also planted around the base, so that,
every year in early spring, bright flowers
would bloom as natural highlights.
The cross got moved, but the bulbs didn’t.
And you can see the results!
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He’s not here … !He’s not here … !He’s not here … !
Easter is on its way, and I can’t help but
look at the lawn … and smile … and
picture the women that first Easter
morning, going to where they thought
they would find Jesus, to be told “He’s
not here, He’s risen!”
Jesus is a Lord who comes to us
wherever we are, and finds us, but
then bids us to follow him. Whenever
we get too comfortable, too set in our
ways, too “sure” of where he is to be
found and what he has to say and what
he expects us to be and do …
… something NEW and unexpected
happens.
The “Jesus Memorial Society” that may
have been ready to establish itself
there in Jerusalem, signing a long-term
lease on the Upper Room as a place to
gather, tell stories of “the good old
days,” and sing songs about “How
Great Thou Wert” finds that Jesus has
risen and is on the way out into the
wider world.
From Emmaus, through Galilee, and on
to Antioch, Athens, Rome, “to the ends
of the earth…” and he keeps calling us
to “follow me.”
Fortunately, he’s moving just slow
enough for those who want to catch
up.
Lord Jesus Christ, by your death you took away
the sting of death:
Grant to us your servants so to follow
in faith where you have
led the way, ….
www.alls aintsgreensboro.orgwww.alls aintsgreensboro.orgwww.alls aintsgreensboro.orgwww.alls aintsgreensboro.org Page 3 Ecumenical Worship in the
Spirit of TaizéTaizéTaizéTaizé
LentLent Walking in Mercy, Walking in Mercy, Walking in Mercy,
Justice & LoveJustice & LoveJustice & Love
Thursday evening Thursday evening Thursday evening April 3rd at 7:00 April 3rd at 7:00 April 3rd at 7:00 in the Parish Hallin the Parish Hallin the Parish Hall
This month’s Taizé-style evening worship will be in
keeping with the season of Lent, as the ecumenical
congregation gathers to keep silence, to chant, to listen
to God’s Word, and to pray mindfully with one another.
REPORT from the Finance Committee to the Vestry, March, 2014
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (rounded)
YEAR’S END 2013 February Year-to-date 2013 Budget Percentage of budget Year-to-Date
Pledges received $ 25,306 $ 55,747 $ 156,770 36% of budgeted pledges received
Open plate $ 1,364 $ 4,352 $ 25,000 30% of budgeted open plate collected
Total Income $ 29,727 $ 63,405 $ 208,420 107% of budgeted income collected
Total Expenses $ 19,058 $ 35,524 $ 208,380 105% of budgeted expenses paid
Net Difference $ 10,669 $ 27,881 $ 40 (Income vs. Expenses)
SELECTED FUND BALANCES (rounded)
Bank Checking Account $ 78,713 Tribute/Memorial Fund $ 32,394
Diocesan Mutual Fund (Endowment) $ 301,600 Maintenance Reserve Fund $ 116,210
Building Fund $ 4,281 Discretionary Fund $ 4,319
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TUTOR ONE CHILD ~ CHANGE TWO LIVESTUTOR ONE CHILD ~ CHANGE TWO LIVES How does this happen? Attend Greensboro’s introduction to the Augustine Literacy Project.
(This time we won’t get snowed-iced out!)
6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 10, at Celia Phelps United Methodist Church, 3709 Groometown Road.
Speaker: Debbie McCarthy, Executive Director, ALP
Founded 20 years ago at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Family in Chapel Hill, the ALP serves students in grades K-12
who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and are performing below grade level in reading.
The need is great.
� As many as 74% of poor readers in 3rd grade are still poor readers in 9th grade.
� In 2011, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reported that 66% of North Carolina’s 4th graders
scored below proficiency in reading (among African-American 4th graders it is 84%, and Hispanics 80%).
� 85% of juvenile offenders have a reading difficulty.
But ALP offers the potential for gratifying rewards. For 90% of poor readers, early, intensive intervention can increase
reading ability to an age-appropriate, average skill level. The ALP trains and supports volunteer tutors who provide
free, long-term, one-on-one instruction using the Orton-Gillingham phonetic methodology and the Wilson Reading
System® materials.
Tutoring one child can change two lives, but it does require a significant personal commitment.
� Attend one of two intensive 70-hour training sessions (intervening weekend off). Training will be July 7-11 & 14-18
in Chapel Hill, or October 6-10 & 13-17 in Durham. The cost is $300 (partial scholarships may be available), and
some mid-week housing is available in Chapel Hill to lessen travel burden.
� Commit to 60 hours of one-on-one tutoring.
For more information, visit www.augustineproject.org
Questions about this upcoming info session? contact:
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