All Souls Episcopal Church

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1 All Souls Episcopal Church Church Office SOUL (7685) Church FAX: Thrift Store: North Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers, Florida OUR MISSION STATEMENT All Souls is an Episcopal/Anglican Christian community in North Fort Myers whose members seek to advance the Kingdom of God through reaching out to and welcoming all persons. We strive to live our commitment to Christ by faithful worship, biblical preaching and teaching, prayer, and loving service. We believe that God loves you just as you are; and anytime you want to show up, please be our guest - we are saving you a seat! SUNDAY EUCHARIST Traditional 8:00 AM Contemporary 10:15 AM CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Sunday 9:15 AM MUSIC MINISTRY Wednesday 3:30 PM CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 9 AM-3 PM Fri. 9 AM-12 PM THRIFT STORE HOURS Tues., Thurs. - Sat. 9 AM-4 PM Wednesday 9AM-12 noon November 2017 FROM THE RECTOR S DESK All of the work I talked about last month has now been completed. The stair lift is fully operational, the upstairs teaching area, healing prayer rooms, waiting area and bathroom are all beautifully renovated and represent a peace-filled and pleasant area for offering prayer. Copies of the tri-fold brochure describing our healing ministry are available in the Parish Hall and have been distributed to other churches in the area. Teaching sessions for anyone interested in learning more, in becoming a prayer minister, or simply experiencing God s presence in a new way are scheduled on Saturday mornings at 10:00am starting Saturday Nov. 4 th. If you are the least bit curious about this exciting ministry come and see! Healing prayer sessions are available, by appointment, on Mondays from 10:00a to 12:00p with alternative times for those who are working. Healing prayer is available for anyone, All Souls members and all others, without charge. Of course supportive donations are welcome, but not required. Each appointment (and repeat visits may be needed) will be for about one hour, usually with a prayer team of two ministers. If you feel you would benefit from this ministry call the church office ( ) for an appointment, and please encourage others with emotional, physical or spiritual need to do likewise. 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay. The biblical basis for what we are doing is clear in Jesus command to his disciples: Matthew 10: (ESV) But does that apply to me, I m not a powerful disciple? John 14:12-14 (ESV) 12 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. 13 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it. You will also have noticed the new brick walkways at the entrance to the church and thrift store, and the beautiful 3 tiered Sanctus Bell in the sanctuary. Both of these were paid for by anonymous donations from members of our congregation. Thank you. Thank you also to all who contributed to the relief fund for Puerto Rico, your great generosity allowed us to present Iglesia with a check for $900. I am indeed blessed to work with such caring people. In Christ,

2 November 2017 ALL SOULS SERVER SCHEDULE 8:00 am Rite 1 22 Pentecost 23 Pentecost 24 Pentecost Last Pentecost EM/Acolyte/Prayers Ron Swift Pam Monroe Cherie Martin Pam Monroe Lesson 1 & Psalm Henry Heise Joan Yerian John Martin Rodger Bourne Lesson 2 Ron Swift Pam Monroe Cherie Martin Pam Monroe Usher/Greeter Henry Heise Tom Van Horn Rodger Bourne Henry Heise Tom Van Horn Rodger Bourne 10:15 am Rite II Acolyte/Crucifer/ EM EM/Prayers Lesson 1 Patrice Swift Patrice Swift Jim Johnson Jim Johnson Pam Monroe Jim Johnson Steve Robinson Elaine Mumford Andy Jamison Eileen Robinson Lesson 2 Altar Guild Jim Johnson Jim Johnson Pam Monroe Jim Johnson Carol Walker Judy Gilbert Carol Walker Barbara Traylor Elaine Mumford Philadelphia Beard Prayer Team Leader Carol Walker Shirley Mundle Patrice Swift Nancy Pimpinella Greeter/Ushers Barbara Ammons Gary Gilbert Bruce Parker Sandra Parker Andy Jamison Claire Jamison Bruce Parker Sandra Parker Counters Jim Johnson John Eaglesfield Ron Swift Barbara Galter Nancy Pimpinella Andy Jamison Ron Swift Bruce Parker Coffee Hour If you are unable to serve as scheduled, please find your own replacement and let the office know of the change. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE A VACANCY If you feel called to serve in one of the above ministries, please talk to Fr. David about training. SOULFUL MUSIC FOR ALL I think worship is dynamic, and so changes in style can be beneficial. Fr. Jackson and I have incorporated several periods of silence from meditation or reflection. We don t have to be busily doing something all the time. As a final preparation to begin worship, there will be a moment of silence after the prelude, concluded by the ringing of the church bell. After the reading of the Gospel the procession will be done quietly. There will be a moment of reflection after the Sermon. The Presentation of bread, wine and financial gifts will be done in silence, as we focus our attention on the coming Eucharist. At the end of Communion there will be a final moment of meditation or reflection, before we proceed to the dismissal. Two special musical events are coming. Thanksgiving Eve Eucharist will be held at Messiah Lutheran. A Choral Evensong with Messiah will be held here on Wednesday, 6 December as we begin Advent. John F. Geib, Music Director Thanks for the little things Thank the Lord for little things For they can surely grow In to the greatest treasures That you may ever know Don t covet worldly riches That may not be for you Nor overlook the special gifts That God has given you Let giving outweigh getting On your scale of happiness And your joyful heart will bask In the glow of Godliness C. Irwin

3 November 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Food Pantry 1 3:30 pm 2 Weight Watchers nd Sunday 5 HE 8:00 am Rite I Bible Study 9:15 am HE 10:15 am Rite II 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Daylight Saving Time Ends 6 Study 7 Food Pantry 8 3:30 pm 9 Weight Watchers rd Sunday 12 HE 8:00 am Rite I Bible Study 9:15 am HE 10:15 am Rite II Soul Food Deadline 3:00pm - 6:00pm Men s Fellowship Breakfast 8:00 am Study Food Pantry 15 3:30pm 16 WeightWatchers th Sunday 19 HE 8:00 am Rite I Bible Study 9:15 am HE 10:15 am Rite II Outreach Sunday Parish Nurse Covered Dish 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Study Food Pantry 22 Thanksgiving Eve Service at Messiah Lutheran 6:30 pm 23 Office Closed Office Closed Last Sunday 26 HE 8:00 am Rite I Bible Study 9:15 am HE 10:15 am Rite II 3:00pm - 6:00pm 27 Vestry Meeting 6:00 pm 28 Study Food Pantry 29 3:30 pm 30 Weight Watchers BIRTHDAYS 2 Carol Walker Daniel Antle 3 Mathew Douglass 5 Eileen Robinson 6 Fr. Alan Kelmereit 13 Jim Allen 20 Fr. Don Smith 27 Bob Rounds 30 John Martin ANNIVERSARIES 11 Jim & Lori Allen Eileen & Bruce Wrede 17 Fr. Alan & Debbie Kelmereit

4 September, 2017 FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH Contribution Offerings Thrift Store Other Receipts Total Receipts Total Disbursements Net Receipts Contribution Offerings Thrift Store Other Receipts Total Receipts Total Disbursements Net Receipts Actual Budget Difference $ 7,681 $ 8,792 ($ 1,111) 5,027 9,000 (3,973) 3,610 3, ,318 21,043 ( 4,725) 21,602 21,897 (295) ($ 5,284) ($ 854) ($ 4,430) YEAR-TO-DATE Actual Budget Difference $ 85,852 $ 88,125 ($ 2,273) 102, ,000 1,062 31,730 30,061 1, , , , ,777 4,166 $ 701 $ 4,409 ($ 3,708) Contribution receipts for September were $1,111 below budget and year-to-date $2,273 below budget. The Thrift Store receipts for September were $1,189 below budget of which $297 was transferred from Reserve. The Thrift Store receipts yearto-date were $3,846 above budget of which $962 was transferred to Reserve. Net receipts for the month were $4,430 below budget and year-to-date $3,708 below budget. The Thrift Store Receipts were adjusted by $2,785 as income recovery received in October from insurance. ACCOUNT BALANCES as of September 30, 2017: Operating Account $ 25,911 Priest and Deacons Funds $ 8,075 Ameriprise Financial $ 116,197 Capital Campaign Funds ($ 8,045) Capital Improvement Fund $ 6,153 Vestry Designated Reserve ($ 101,103) Less Restricted Funds ($ 36,874) Net Operating Investments ($ 23,672) Net Operating Funds $ 2,239 Regions Mortgage/Loan Balances $ 141,053 Principle paid year-to-date ($ 22,215) Outreach Funds $ 7,765 ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH CLERGY Rector: The Rev. Dr. David Jackson Priest Associate: The Rev. Canon Walter Mycoff, Jr. Deacon: The Rev. Sandra P. Johnson Deacon: The Rev. Nancy M. Smith VESTRY MEMBER Term Ends January Ron Swift, Sr. Warden 2019 Andrew Jamison, Jr. Warden 2018 Barbara Galter 2019 Henry Heise 2020 Nancy Pimpinella 2018 Barbara Traylor 2019 John Eaglesfield 2019 Jim Johnson 2020 Bruce Parker 2020 CHURCH STAFF Parish Administrator: Janet Warren Thrift Store Manager: Dorothy Brown Altar Guild Directress: Carol Walker Food Pantry: John & Val Eaglesfield Parish Nurse: Pat Epifanio Music Ministry Director: John Geib CHURCH OFFICERS Vestry Clerk: Carol Walker Treasurer: Barbara Kelly Asst. Treasurer: Nancy Pimpinella

5 WEDNESDAY OUTREACH FUNDRAISER FOR FOOD Everything was going fine until September 10 th when Irma came blowing our way. We lost all our Outreach Food that we had in the Freezers so we are having a Dinner and Movie night on Saturday October 28 th. The Movie is THE SHACK and dinner is Lasagna. We have to make the money up to replace the food so we would like you all to come to our Fundraiser. The cost is $15.00 for the dinner and the movie. Every year we have our inspection from Harry Chapin and they were very impressed and got full marks so we were really happy about that. We received Emergency Family Packs of food from FEMA and they really helped as there really was no food to be got at Harry Chapin for 2 weeks but now everything, thankfully, is back up and running. We have managed to get a lot of candy so my grandkids have made bags of candy over the weekend to give out at Outreach next Tuesday for Halloween. We are now collecting names at Outreach for Gift Cards for a meal for Thanksgiving, they do not get a turkey now just a $10 gift card I am hoping we will get enough from Harry Chapin as we have a lot of Clients at the moment. Just a note to keep faith in your heart, 8 weeks ago we had a guy come into Outreach who had nothing. He asked if we could look for a job for him, he did not have a computer or anything. He was a air conditioning mechanic. John got him an interview at Ace, he got the job, rented a small home and is doing very well and comes in to see John on a regular basis. God is GOOD. God Bless you all, Valerie Eaglesfield Co-Outreach Manager Tickets can be purchased from Hank & Sandy Heise, Ron & Patrice Swift, Jim Johnson or Jackie McCann Combined Thanksgiving Eve Service at Messiah Lutheran Church on Pine Island Road Wednesday, November 22 at 6:30 pm There will be no service on Thanksgiving Day Reality Check! THRIFT STORE The store did not make its income goal for September. Yes, we were closed for 7 days because of Irma. The loss of income was substantial. Irma is history. But, we have another storm brewing apathy. It s a very common one. Right now I have carts and tables loaded with donations but very few people to do the work needed to get these donations from the back to the front. I ve had to resort to closing the back at 3:00 and using my little green man to limit incoming donations. We can t always depend on outsiders or snow birds to carry the load of YOUR thrift store. The weather is changing. It will never be exactly pleasant in the back of the store but it certainly is more tolerable. For those who the heat and humidity were a concern, you no longer have that excuse. We need help. We are tired. Sincerely, Dottie Brown, Mgr. SAVE THE DATE! Our 29th annual GINGERBREAD FAIR will be held on Saturday, December 2 from 9 am to 3 pm. It s a wonderful opportunity to buy handcrafted Christmas gifts and decorations, delicious home-baked goods, as well as participate in our popular Gift Basket raffle. Some ways you can help NOW: would LOVE donations of NEW items to put in the gift baskets - themes could include wine and crackers, movie night, Italian cuisine, etc. We would also LOVE donations of new or gently-used Christmas items, so clear out your closets and help our church! Any questions? Contact Yvette at Thanks and see you at the fair!

6 News From Your Parish Nurse It is time to think about Flu Season which is just around the corner. Please think about getting your flu shot now before the flu season gets into full swing. It is very important for we seniors, those with chronic diseases, those who are immunecompromised, and small children be vaccinated against influenza as we are the more susceptible populations. These populations tend to get sicker and have more complications from the flu, some requiring hospitalization. These complications are more devastating and deadly to the members of these special groups. The flu vaccine is available at your physician s office and any pharmacy retailer Walgreens, CVS, Target, Wal-Mart, Publix, Winn-Dixie, etc. You will need to make an appointment for the flu shot at your physician s office, however at most of the pharmacies, you can walk in and request the shot during the normal hours of operation for the pharmacy portion of the store. Remember that it takes 10 days to two weeks for the vaccine to become fully effective. You may not get the flu from the shot. If you should become ill during the two week period after being vaccinated, you have acquired the illness from some other source. You may experience some soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site for a day or two. Take your favorite analgesic to relieve this discomfort. We are more susceptible to the flu virus here in Southwest Florida in some part due to our many visitors from other parts of the country and the world who are coming to enjoy our wonderful winter season. Be sure to wash your hands frequently and stay away from anyone who is showing signs of a cold or the flu. Should you get the flu, take an analgesic to relieve the aches and discomfort. Be sure to stay well hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids. Rest. Stay away from others. Call your physician if your symptoms persist more than a week. Remember that this is a virus and it does not respond to antibiotics. Stay well and let s have a healthy and happy holiday season. May God Bless you and keep you safe each day. Pat Epifanio, RN, MS, FCN A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH N. CLEVELAND AVENUE N. FT. MYERS, FL