Acolyte: Susan Robinson Chalicist: 
Lectors: OT Cole Woodcox, NT Vicki Vest ; Intercessor: Sydnor Thompson
Ushers: Vicki and Paul Vest ; Greeters: Tahani Sticpewich 
Vestry Member of the Day: Steve Birkhofer

Dear Grace Family,
As we continue through the Epiphany Season, I want to invite you to explore Richard Rohr's newest book Jesus' Alternative Plan and join us during the season of Lent, as we dive into the book and center our Lenten Journey. 
Formation for the season of Lent will begin on February 26th at 9:00 am
and will continue every Sunday at 9:00 am in the Parish Hall with our last class on March 26th. In our first class, February 26th, we will begin with an outline of each week's topic, and a general review of the book.

I hope you will find it engaging and inspiring during this Holy season of Lent. You can order the book on-line on various sites (here's the Amazon link ) or you can purchase the book at Malaprops Bookstore downtown Asheville.

Formation for Children continues weekly with Shannon and Sidney in the Atrium at Grace at 9:00 am.


Grace Children and Youth are hosting a St. Valentine's Bake Sale! 
February 12th in the Parish Hall beginning at 9:30 - 12:00
Made with Love, sweets and savory treats, will be available for purchase Sunday, February 12th. All donations will assist our children and youth programs! 
Following the service on the 12th, I will be gathering all family, children and folks that wish to know more about our evolving youth and children's ministry to gather in the parish hall for a meeting with me, Shannon Townsend and Sidney Haga. *Childcare will be available during the parent conversation time.

This will be a time of reflection and dreaming about how we are walking the way of Love with our youth and children at Grace!

All are welcome. 
Love, 
Rev. Milly

Looking Ahead to Lent
Episcopal Relief and Development to offer Lenten Meditations.
"This Lent, we are reflecting on the call to all Christians to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Throughout the season, we will focus on the question, “Who Is My Neighbor?” with themes inspired by the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the Sundays in Lent. We are grateful for its author, the Rev. Robin Denney, rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Napa, California, and for her careful and insightful work. 

This year's Lenten Meditations can be received as daily emails, downloaded in a PDF booklet or read on our website. We will also invite readers to share their own responses to weekly reflection questions related to each theme. "

Visit episcopalreilef.org/lent to learn more and to participate.

EPISCOPAL AND DIOCESE PROGRAMS: 
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The EPISCOPAL PUBLIC POLICY NETWORK (EPPN) is a grassroots effort of The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations to educate, equip and engage individual Episcopalians in federal public policy advocacy, guided by the resolutions of the General Convention and the Executive Council. To sign up for EPPN Action alerts that come to your personal email AND to receive a unique code to listen in on the fast-paced, 30-minute Zoom call every Thursday at 1 pm (“Congress Weekly”), register here as an EPPN network member.   
 
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Now’s the Time to Help ABCCM Keep Our Neighbors Safe & Warm
We all know how cold it is right now, especially on freezing Code Purple nights. And while we’re grateful for the clothes and places that keep us warm, let us be thankful for those 130 folks who are staying in ABCCM’s three Safe Haven facilities right now.
Let us also be especially mindful and compassionate for those 200+ unsheltered men, women, children, military veterans and intact families who are living and sleeping on the sidewalks, under bridges, in abandoned buildings, and in the parks around Asheville.
We can love and serve these folks by donating our new or worn coats, thick blankets, mittens and gloves to ABCCM’s “Safe and Warm Campaign”.
Just bring your clothing donations to Grace, and put them in the marked barrel on the left in the foyer at church. Members of the Outreach Committee will make sure your clothing donations get to ABCCM.
If you would rather make a financial donation for heating assistance funding, please visit ABCCM’s webpage: https://www.abccm.org/donations/safe-and-warm/.

Celebrate Black History Month
Each week in February will feature a way to help you celebrate Black History Month. Below is a link to the Historic James Vester Miller Trail in Asheville.  James Vester Miller was a native North Carolinian and master brick layer. Examples of his work can be found throughout the city. .https://www.exploreasheville.com/james-vester-miller-trail/

Flower Guild 

The Flower Guild needs a donor for the Aumbry Candle in February. Please let Jennifer Witt know if you are interested. There are also several opportunities for flower donors in the near future. 

Men of the Church” Wants You!
The group meets every second Tuesday eve, 6:00pm-8:00pm  Who are we? We are contributing members of the church whose meetings typically include fellowship, a nice meal, an assortment of beverages, and an opportunity to grow in both the Church and broader community. A small collection is taken at the meeting to cover costs, typically $15. Meeting locations are sometimes hosted at respective member’s homes or the Church Parish Hall. Beyond monthly meetings, the group is noted for staging an annual fundraising initiative for outreach (the Pig Pickin’!). Contact Jack Frue for further information.

PubSing

Praying Together

Our Prayer List

For Parishioners: Don Hawkins;  Daniel and Hannah Johnston; Joan Mahon; Ginny Moser; Laura and Tsz-yan (GN) Snyder;  Kelly and Sydnor Thompson; Barbara Wilcox.

 For Homebound Parishioners and Those in Healthcare Facilities: Bill Coward; Bobbie Eblen; Eunice Ferguson;  Dorothy Engel; Ed Denison, Marion Mayfield-Johnson; Deb Pegel; Rita Spragg; Cys (Sis) Hayes; Shirley Turner.         

 For Others: (Names will remain on the list for 6 weeks unless we hear otherwise.) Linda Adams;  Angela (sister of Steve Booth); Wes Auret (godson of Elaine Potter); Lara Brongel and family (daughter of Jackie Schauer);Cathy (friend of Elaine Potter);  Porter Claxton (friend of Ginny Moser); Jimmy Cole (lifelong friend of Sonny Rawls); Ann Derwort (sister of Jeanne Sims); Dan Ferree (son of Gary Coffey’s friend); Woody Geizentanner (friend of Pat & George Davis)Jackie Haines (sister of Carol Booth); Angela High (friend of Vicki Vest); Cherry Howe (friend of Rusty Herman & Janice Orson); Ruth Kasza (niece of Sydnor and Kelly Thompson); Candy Kelly ( friend of Dodie King); Molly B (friend of Gary Coffey and family); Bob Noble (brother of Walt Noble); Pam (neighbor of Mike Reardon); Sarah and Bo (friends of Amy & Philip Trees); Wilma Wilson (mother of Debbie Jones); Patricia Grace (friend of Gael Paschall).            

We Grieve and Pray with the families of: Lydia Lenore Lewallen (daughter of Debbie Lewallen); Glenn Thomas (brother-in-law of Ron Sims); Ron Vince (brother-in law of Anne & Cliff).         

 For Those in Service to Our Country: Tommy & Danny Brown (grandsons of Ed & Marla Woeckener); Martha and Matt Cardenas (daughter & son-in-law of Hannah Pennell); Matthew George (son of Zoe Davis); Jason Marino (son of Lynda McCredie); Sarah Jane Wilkey (daughter of Diane & Tony Wilkey).

We celebrate with those having birthdays this week:  Eunice Ferguson; Pat Stafford; Hannah Pennell; Cheri Potter; Andrew Beasley; and Margaret Crum.… and those who have anniversaries:  Rebecca and Don Alford; Cliff Albertson and Anne Jarema; Brenda and Glenn Haller.

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