Claire Fedele of SHADE to Speak on Sunday, August 4

SHADE is a Christian organization based in Tanzania that serves children, families and communities affected by albinism and other vulnerabilities.

Claire Fedele, Executive Director, will speak at both services on Sunday, August 4 about how SHADE is working to change the often horrific reality albino children face.

Children with albinism are rejected and hunted in Tanzania. Through education, advocacy, and outreach, SHADE works for change.

Learn more about SHADE, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, at shadetz.org.

July 28 is VBS Celebration Sunday! 10 a.m. Service and All-Church Picnic

Celebrate with us this Sunday, July 28 at one combined VBS Sunday Celebration service at 10 a.m.! Have your children wear their VBS t-shirts and join in on all the VBS songs to celebrate friendship with Jesus. Activity bags will be provided for each child. Come watch the VBS slideshow! Nursery provided for ages 5 and under.

Following the 10 a.m. service, everyone is invited to the VBS Celebration Picnic at 11:30 a.m. Hot dogs, chips, watermelon, a Moonbounce, SCUBA gear, Slip ‘n’ Slide for the kids, trykes, and, of course, VBS games and music will all be part of the festivities! Bring a lawn chair. An extra-large covered tent with tables and chairs will also be available to provide shade.

VBS Commissioning Sunday is July 21

Calling all SCUBA VBS volunteers! Get ready to make a splash as we lead children to dive into friendship with God July 22-26!  Everyone serving at any time during VBS week is asked to wear their SCUBA VBS t-shirt on Sunday, July 21, as Father Scott will be inviting the church to pray over us at both the 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. services to commission us for mission. Need a t-shirt (specifically labeled with “All Saints' Church”)? We have plenty for anyone that wants one! Contact Tara at tpedersen@allsaintswoodbridge.org or stop by the church office.

July 2024 Adult Discipleship Offerings

Adult Discipleship Offerings in July 2024

During Our Sunday School Hour (9:45-10:45 a.m.)

Small Group Studies continue during the Sunday School hour. Please enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and fellowship with fellow parishioners in one of the following offerings:

“Acts”  A study of the Holy Spirit moving in dramatic ways in the early church continues and is open to all who are interested or curious. A study guide by John Stott plus selected video segments guides this study. Study guides are available for $12 each (Kindle version is $10.49 if you choose to order on your own). Meets in the Administrative Conference Room in the Administrative Wing. Please contact Jim Morrison (571.338.5774) if you have questions.

The Good and Beautiful Life by James Bryan Smith
Continuing in the Bishop’s Conference Room (second floor of the Administrative Wing) This deep, loving and transformative book will help you discover the narratives that Jesus lived by—to know the Lord he knew and the kingdom he proclaimed—and to practice spiritual exercises that will help you grow in the knowledge of our good and beautiful God.

This study will meet in the Bishop’s area (second floor) above All Saints’ Administration Wing. Books will be available on the first day of class for $10 each (Kindle version is $14.24 if you choose to order on your own). Coffee/Tea will be provided.

For Young Adults/College Students: Louie Giglio’s “Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at the Table”

Continuing in July, this video Bible study by bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio unpacks Psalm 23 to offer insight into how to overcome the enemy's lies and find peace and spiritual security in any circumstance or situation. God has prepared a table for you. Come and join us. We meet in the Creation Room in the Children’s Wing. Please contact Art Pedersen (571.991.6927) if you have questions.

30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders.

Starting July 21. In this six-session video Bible study, used in conjunction with the book 30 Days to Understanding the Bible, Max Anders explores the Bible's key people, places, events, and messages in bite-sized pieces to increase your knowledge of the Bible and understand the doctrines of the Christian faith. This class will meet in the Creation Room and will be hosted by Art Pedersen.

"The Prodigal God" by Tim Keller

Continuing on Thursdays at 7 – 8.30 p.m. via Zoom.

An opportunity for study and fellowship for those of you who haven't been able to gather in person: Zoom is the answer. Deacon Julie, Kat Zwingle, and Lexie Miller are hosting a Zoom group on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 pm. Through the end of July, they are reading The Prodigal God by Tim Keller, watching short video clips from the author, and discussing each chapter. This is a new and startling look at a parable you think you know. After July, a new study will be announced. If you want to join, all you need is a computer or a smart phone, and internet service. If you don’t know how to use Zoom, we can help! Please contact Deacon Julie Tilton at jtilton@allsaintswoodbridge.org.