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Services
Sundays
Holy Eucharist:
7:45 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,
11:15 a.m.
Tuesdays
Holy Eucharist/Healing:
5:30 p.m.
(Olney Chapel)
Thursdays
Holy Eucharist/Healing:
12:15 p.m.
(Olney Chapel)
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Events
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Sunday
November 6
All Saints' Sunday
Christian Formation
for all ages begin
at 10:15 a.m.
Sunday
November 13
Christian Formation
for all ages begin
at 10:15 a.m.
Visitors' and Newcomers' Class
Hospitality Room Pendleton
Thursday
November 17
ECW Church Bazaar
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lunch served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday
November 20
Christian Formation
for all ages begin
at 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday
November 22
Community Thanksgiving Service
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday
November 24
Thanksgiving Day Service at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday
November 27
Advent Wreath Making at 9:00 a.m. in PCLC
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That Christ's light be seen in us November 2011
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CalendarsPublic (updated continually) Parish (set before publication)
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In Memoriam
The Reverend W. Waller Caldwell III
July 10, 1963 - October 7, 2011
Pastoral Care Report
The Guild of St. Francis and St. Clare
On October 7, 2011, we lost Waller Caldwell. He was a priest, a leader, and a friend. Through his efforts, the Guild of
St. Francis and St. Clare was transformed and functioned at an extraordinary level. His calls, visits, and communication were exemplary. He personified the role of a "pastor who cared".
Waller's commitment and passion for this ministry enabled the members of the Guild to function at an optimal level.
His communication to the Guild was timely and sensitive. Members were clearly informed about parishioners' needs or concerns. This allowed the members of the Guild to be able to assume their roles with clarity and wise counsel.
Our parish will miss Waller. His persistence and his love touched anyone who met him. Thanks be to God for our having the opportunity to be impacted by his life of service.
God's Blessings,
The Guild of St. Francis and St. Clare
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Pastoral Care Extending Christ's healing care |
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Prayers of the People (as of October 21, 2011)
For those in our parish who are in need of God's healing and our spiritual support: Carlos Moseley, Rosie Cunningham, Angel White, Ginger Watson, Virginia Moses, Gay Peden, Helen France, Ginny Miller, Mary Hipp McCutchen, Linda McGee, Betty Taylor, Phebe Crosland, Tom Hindman, Margaret Hindman, Tess Hearn, Meredith Boyce, Mac Dunbar, Cynthia Moseley, Roy and Linda Ellis, George Mitchell, Jervey Dupre, Jr., Richard Lowry, David Fort, Elizabeth Simons, Mel Myers, Laurie Scybert, Iwalani Foster and Max Hollis
And for these persons: Fredric Wetzel, Nora Smith, James Wiley, Drew Williams, Chase Comer, Robin, Kathy Willard, Katie Norton, Frances Carpenter, Nancy, Tom Wyatt III, Linda Johnson, Sharon Lowry, Dupie Cates Cochran, Stephanie, The Holmes family, John Lamiman, Joyce Cauble, Colleen Keith, Rebecca Harrison, Gail Speed, Reece, Louise, Charlie Boland, Terrie Ball, Janet Barrett, Evin Evans, Maude Carr, Fletcher and Ruth Thompson, Rhondy Huff, Bonnie Hina, Laurie Egeland, Clarke Smart, Peggy Green, Robert Worthy, Jerry Burke, Maria King, Barbara Humphries, Jane Adkins, Marjie Whitney, Todd
Marshall, Philip Foster, Steve, Caroline Pulliam, Juliet Eaves, Bill Straughan, Jerry Webber, Jake Hegr and Karen Harpe, Ann and Dan O'Connell, Andrew, Joan Pink, Shirley Cobb and Susan Acker
For these persons serving in the armed forces of our country: Michael McCraw, Tripp Lynn, John Watters, Ed Y. Hall, Sam Brown, Robert W. Gautier, Grant R. Blackwell, Daniella Roberson, Stafford Smith, Michael Hall, Jennifer and Christopher Guyne, Chad Sims, Thomas E. Grubb, Ashley McGaha, Derrick Gossett, Wade Hampton McIntyre IV, Patrick Myers, Thomas Adam Nolen, Wayne Pennington, Robert E. Flandry III, John Wranek and Rion Cartin In Thanksgiving For these expectant mothers: Brandy Gutierrez, Katie Barber, Katie Culler Jordan, Martha Bomar, Jennifer Reynolds and Betsy Stokes Conrad For those who have died: Robert Cates Hayes, Harold Birch, Garret Moses, Charlotte Brady, Dorothy Claire Stripling, Robert William McCullough, Jr., W. Waller Caldwell III, William W. Hodge, Jr., Carolyn West and Hugh Martin Efird, II Birthdays in November (Ages 1 - 11) Sutherland Brice (11/1) John Russel Dunbar (11/8) Bennett Johnson (11/9) Catherine Hayes (11/14) Charles Overcarsh (11/17) Lucille Montgomery (11/17) Anna Stone (11/20) Taylor Pittman (11/20) Bentley Cobb (11/22) Bella Cobb (11/22) Thompson Rudolph (11/23) Catherine Seegars (11/26) Evelyn Morris (11/26) Hayden Green (11/27) Maddie Green (11/28) Brice Krydynski (11/28) Kaese Boucher (11/30)
Cancer Support Group
The Cancer Support Group will meet Wednesday, November 9 at 4:00 p.m. in conference room 1, which is the room diagonally opposite the library in Satterlee Hall. Please join the group if your life has been touched by cancer. For more information, call Jackie Hollis at 573-5177.
Flower Ministry
Every Sunday the altar flowers are arranged in vases and delivered to Advent members. The flower ministry is in need of vases for flower delivery. Vases may be dropped off in the church office or left in the flower room in Pendleton Hall.
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Music Ministry
Carillon Class
Ever wonder who is tolling the bells? If you are over sixteen, can climb steps, have some upper body strength, and read music, it could be you!
If you are interested, please let Carolyn Roberts know (585-7542 or belle.roberts@att.net). Our first class will meet in the chapel below the bell tower Sunday, November 6 after 11:15 service. Later classes will be determined by the schedules of the participants. Usually three or four classes are needed, followed by individual practice. Come see how appealing it can be!
"Man, Women, Wine and Song"
"Man, Women, Wine, and Song" which took place on October 7 was a triumph for the music department. Forty-five people gathered in an intimate setting in the Parish Community Life Center (PCLC) for an evening of dinner and musical entertainment provided by the Advent's professional choir members, along with guest vocalist Anne Denbow. Fr. Hal Carter came by the PCLC to offer prayer and comfort on the passing of Fr. Waller Caldwell. He explained the paradoxes of rejoicing and grieving at the death of a loved one. This night was a night for rejoicing, and the music department hopes that the evening's program was a tribute to Waller, who loved to have a good time with friends and family.
 
Piedmont Convocation Choral Eucharist On Wednesday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. (All Souls' Day) there will be a Solemn Choral Eucharist in commemoration of the faithful departed at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 400 DuPre Drive. Choirs from Episcopal churches in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties will unite to render the Requiem by John Rutter in the context of the service. The Rutter Requiem has, since the premiere in 1985, become one of the great standards of the Choral repertoire. The choir will be accompanied by a six-piece instrumental ensemble, including Advent musicians Chris Vaneman, Kelly Vaneman, and Brennan Szafron.
"Music, Here and There" Concert Series
Sunday, January 29 at 4:00 p.m.
Market Street Brass, a quintet from Greensboro, North Carolina. The professional ensemble will perform everything from Bach to Dixieland.
Friday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m.
The children's choir of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. St. Peter's hosts a choral school that trains children from ages 8 to 18.
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Christian Formation Growing in understanding
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Adult Formation Update
November Adult Seminars
November 6
Poetry of T.S. Eliot with A.K. Anderson
will meet in the gym
Rector's Forum will meet in Dining Room C
Lectionary Bible Study will be in Olney Chapel
November 13
Visitors' and Newcomers' Gathering will meet in
Conference Room 3
Rector's Forum will meet in Dining Rooms A & C
November 20
The Stewardship Commission will update us on the
results of the 2011 campaign, plans for 2012, and the
way that our giving reflects our spirituality. This forum
is presented as part of this commission's pledge to be
transparent and to keep the parish informed.
We will meet in Dining Rooms A & B
November 27
No Seminars - Advent Wreath Making
PCLC Gym
Troop 1 Fowl Fest: a great day for everyone but the chickens!
Mark your calendars for the Troop 1 barbecue on
Saturday, November 19. Enjoy delicious barbecued chicken (1/2 chicken), beans, slaw, roll, and dessert for $8.50. Scouts will also have gallons of tea available for purchase. You can pick up your plate anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Scouts will be selling tickets between services on October 30 and November 6 and 13. Please support Troop 1; after all, it has been forming character since 1918 - right here at the Advent.
Casting Call
All God's children got a place in the cast! If you are interested in being a part of "Look East, People" during the 11:15 service on December 18, please email Chris at clynn@churchofadvent.org. There will be 3 rehearsals (required of all cast members): December 4 and 11 at 10:15 a.m. and Saturday, December 17 from 9:30 - 11:30 am. All ages are welcomed; most costumes are provided. Again, anyone and everyone, who can commit to 3 rehearsals and 1 performance, is welcomed!
Pausing on the Road to Bethlehem
That's right - during Lent, we physically walked/ran/swam from Spartanburg to Jerusalem and almost made it back home by Easter! This year, we are going to make a spiritual journey to Bethlehem during Advent, which begins on November 27. Look for an email from the church every Monday during the four weeks. It will contain special prayers, a meditation, the readings for the week, a hint for keeping Advent in your homes, maybe even one of Gail's special recipes. You can print it out or simply keep it on your computer as a reminder to slow down and breathe, pause and pray. Rather than ADD to an already too-stressful time of year by expecting more rigorous workouts (although that's not a bad idea), the goal is to provide simple, meaningful ways to stop and wait with Mary, the shepherds, and the angels. For those who do not have email addresses, the complete packet of flyers will be mailed to your homes.
Advent is coming!
On Sunday, November 27 we begin the Advent season, a season of WAITING for the Incarnation. To help us keep this holy time, we will offer two opportunities to make Advent wreaths. That morning during Formation time, there will be no classes for anyone. Come to the gym in the PCLC to make an Advent wreath for your home. There will be candle sets (both blue and purple) for sale, wreath forms for sale, cider, music, and greenery. Bring your clippers and let's enjoy our time together.
For those of you who have been traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday, we will have a special, very casual Holy Eucharist and meal in the PCLC. Please join us at 5:30 (in your jeans) for a brief, child-friendly, experience of Advent. Based on the number of participants, we'll order pizza ($3/person) delivered to us so we can share a meal while we make our Advent wreaths that evening. You can be back at home, fed, and ready for Advent by 7:30 - with a clean kitchen!
The Advent Children's Center
Annual Casserole Sale
The staff and parents of the ACC would like to invite all parishioners to the ACC Annual Casserole Sale on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at the wreath-making event. The parents have cooked several new recipes, in addition some of the delicious standbys! All proceeds from the sale go directly towards the purchase of equipment for the classrooms. It is a great time to stock up on quick and easy meals for the holiday. As always, the staff and the children of the ACC thank you for your support!
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Youth Empowering students
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Poke These Dates into Your Phone
Wednesday, November 2
Youth Confirmation Class from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
in the Parish and Community Life Center
Sunday, November 6 and 20
Junior High 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Senior High 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
11th and 12th graders Discipleship Group
(D-Group) will meet at Venus Pie
Friday, November 11 - Sunday, November 13
Senior High Fall Retreat
Sunday, November 13 and 27
Discipleship Groups (D-Groups)
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
2011-2012 Youth Confirmands
Please continue to keep the following young persons
in your prayers as they pursue confirmation:
Lauren Kistler, Caroline Turner, Brad Oberg,
Anne Townsend Wakefield, Emma Hall, Julia Wilson, Robert Holland, Liam Schmitt, and Claire Howell.
FOR SALE
Christmas Trees, Wreaths, and Roping
Place your order at the Bazaar, fill out an order form at the church or call 504-3683. All orders must be made by Friday, November 18. Pick up will be at the Kennedy Street parking
lot on November 26 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
We will gladly deliver your tree for a fee of $10.00.
TREES: WREATHS:
5-6 feet 40.00 20 inch 20.00
6-7 feet 50.00 24 inch 25.00
7-8 feet 55.00 36 inch 45.00
8-9 feet 65.00 48 inch 60.00
10 feet 95.00 ROPING 25 FT.
11 feet 120.00 25 feet of Fir 30.00
12 feet 160.00 25 feet of Pine 30.00
13 feet 190.00 Delivery 10.00
Proceeds go toward the 2012 Pilgrimage.
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Parent Sessions:
Elementary, Middle and High School Youth
Advent Parish and Community Life Center
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Outreach Giving ourselves away
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A Mission Opportunity Close to Home
The Church of the Advent will be hosting families through the Spartanburg Interfaith Network (SPIHN) from November 27-December 4, 2011. If you want to be part of a short-term mission opportunity that has long-term results, come and talk to Fr. Hal or send an email to hcarter@churchofadvent.org.
 SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Mobile Food Pantry
The Advent & TOTAL Ministries Partnership
Unload the truck and sort and organize
food from Second Harvest
Distribute food
We need and welcome many volunteers!
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Parish Life Fostering Christian fellowship
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First Wednesday Dinner
First Wednesday Dinner will be on November 2 at 5:45 p.m. in the dining rooms in the PCLC. The cost is $5.00 per adult and $3.00 per child (12 and younger) or $20.00 per family. In order to have a correct headcount, please contact Elizabeth Gilliam at egilliam@churchofadvent.org or call the
reservation line at 504-3680.
In Stitches
IN STITCHES will meet Wednesday, November 2 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. in the art room. Our Bazaar pricing meeting will be Wednesday, November 9 at 4:30 p.m., also in the art room.
Serendipity Circle
The Serendipity Circle will meet Monday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Donna Traywick, 635 Crystal Drive. Please call Donna at 583-5524 to let her know if you are coming.
Fellowship Groups
Fellowship Group I is scheduled for November 20, but a location is needed. If you are interested in hosting, contact Elizabeth Gilliam at egilliam@churchofadvent.org or call
504-3692.
Baby Boomers will meet on November 5 at the home of Tracy and Jimmy Shoulders at 432 Old Iron Works Rd. Bring
a covered dish and your favorite beverage. Email them at jimmyshoulders@att.net or ttshoulders@spart7.org or call them at 582-9932 to let them know you are coming.
Sorta Young will meet on November 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Jenny and Jay Wakefield at 2690 Country Club Rd. Bring an appetizer and your favorite beverage. Let them know you are coming by emailing Jenny at jennywake@charter.net or call 583-1653.
Episcopals
Episcopals will not meet in November because of the Bazaar.
UTO Sunday, November 13
The United Thank Offering, begun in 1889 by two women
of the Episcopal church, is a way for each person to express tangible THANKS to God for blessings, UNITED with other
Episcopalians in OFFERING prayers and money that reach out
to the worldwide family.
Through the years the UTO has grown and strengthened. The UTO takes us out into the world to do the work God has
given us to do. Sunday, November 13, we will have our semi-
annual ingathering at all three services. Please use the blue UTO
envelope, found in the church pew racks, to give your gift of thanksgiving. If you are unable to attend any of the services on November 13, you may deliver or mail your envelope to the church office-141 Advent Street, 29302.
Thank you for your gifts for those people who are less fortunate; may they too come to know the love of God.
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch will meet on Monday, November 14 at 12:00 p.m. in dining room C. For more information on joining this group, contact Phebe Crosland at 591-2234.
ECW BAZAAR
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Bazaar and Winter Coat Drive will be held on Thursday, November 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.the PCLC.
It will feature great gift items, award-winning canned goods from the Country Store, Brunswick stew, baked goods, book and jewelry sales, holiday booths and much more. Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.00.
Please consider donating gently used items to our Love Gifts booth, or gently used children's dress clothing, toys and books
to our Children's and Books booths. If you would like more information about the Bazaar and the volunteer opportunities, please contact Kari Warren at 909-2993.
Nonprofit organizations wishing to receive funds from the 2011 ECW Church Bazaar must complete and return an application on or before December 19, 2011. Applicants from 2010 will receive an application in the mail. New applicants
can pick up an application form in the church office or by contacting the ECW Missions Chairperson, Anne Louise Greer at 864-582-4828.
Daughters of the King
The Daughters of the King (DOK) will begin a new member study in February. An informational meeting will be held on Sunday, November 20 during the Christian Formation hour in the conference room on the second floor of Satterlee Hall. If you are interested in learning more about DOK, please plan on attending. If you have any questions or are interested and unable to attend please contact Martha Schwartz at 579-9606 or Judy Waddell at 574-5371.
Do You Like People?
We are in need of substitute Receptionists in the church office. The office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Receptionists' work schedule is from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We will train you and put you on a call list. You will be called when a substitute is needed.
If you are interested in joining this very important ministry, please let Laura know. You can reach her at 504-3691 or lkoman@churchofadvent.org.
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Parish Management Supporting the Advent's ministries
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A Celebration of Seventeen Years of Service
You are cordially invited to attend a
retirement reception for
Ann Harken
on
Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 12:30 p.m.
in the Parish Community Life Center
(Dining Rooms A and B)
Vestry Nominations for 2012
The Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the Vestry election to be held at the annual meeting in January. We will elect a Junior Warden-elect, four Vestry members and approve the Youth representative. Please contact John Dargan
at 582-0138 with your nominations. (Self-nominations are in order.) The other members of the committee are: John Coleman, 237-3363; Sarah Gunn, 621-6026; Mary Hope Rhodes, 497-2868; and Jay Walpole, 415-4901.
Vestry
Senior Warden
John Dargan: 582-0138 or JDargan@spcf.org
Senior Warden-Elect
Mark Blackman: 594-5853 or mblackman@wjpartners.com
Junior Warden
Ted Gage: 583-8448 or twgage@bellsouth.net
Pastoral Care
Mary Hope Rhodes: 583-1305 or mhgrhodes@charter.net
Liturgy
John Coleman: 583-0660 or jncoleman@bellsouth.net
Christian Formation
Patsy Simril: 585-3375 or patsysimril@gmail.com
Youth Representative
Thomas Johnson: 542-2044 or t_l_johnson@charter.net
Outreach
Mary Hope Rhodes: 583-1305 or mhgrhodes@charter.net
Malinda Tulloh: 585-5634 or c-m.tulloh@att.net
Mary Frances Price: 585-4538 or MFWPRICE@aol.com
Sarah Gunn: 582-3810 or swgunn@charter.net
Parish Life
Jerry Setzer: 583-3215 or setz7518@bellsouth.net
Bobby Hammett: 590-2655 or hammettra@gmail.com
Suzanne Dantin: 541-7519 or suzannedantin@charter.net
Parish Management
Jay Walpole: 253-0277 or jayw321@gmail.com
Rick Dent: 580-1167 or rickdent04@hotmail.com
Ashley Allen: 585-4455 or Ashley.allen@milliken.com
Stewardship
Mark Blackman: 594-5853 or mblackman@wjpartners.com
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